Just so you know....

Ann: "Thank goodness, I'm almost done."

Doorbell Chimes

Rita: "Hmm, I don't hear Beauty."

Ann: "Hi Rita, come on in."
Rita: "Hi Ann, I hope you not busy. Where's Beauty? I didn't hear any barking."
Ann: "Kayla has her, you know she has a social life.  I just put on some coffee."

Rita: "I see your in your creative zone. Just sewing your heart out huh? Well wait til I tell you this."
Ann: "Hold on, let me get the coffee. It must be something really good."

Rita: "It is and your are not going to believe it either. Guess who Rex saw at the dog park. I'm telling you, you are not going to believe it."

Ann: "I can't imagine, who?"
Rita: "Dana! Yes, Dana. With her new man! Which tells me she not that busy with work hee, hee."
Ann: "Wow, didn't see that coming. Hmm, so all this time she been unavailable, she been with her new man? He must be a good catch."

Rita: "Rex's says he's retired form the Air Force or some force. Anyway, that why we haven't seen her around lately. Rex said they look really happy together and he has a big sheep dog named Maximus"
Ann: "Really? Sounds.....wait, you don't even have a dog so why is Rex at the park?"
Rita: "Who knows. He always doing something different. Now that he's retired he says he want to keep busy. Mind you, he just retired this month."
Ann: "He's still new to this. Once he adjust to not getting up, working late nights. Look at me and Nathaniel, we love it."
Rita: "I hear ya."

Rita: "So who is this fancy frock for? I do like the jacket."
Ann: "Something I have been working on. Would you believe I ran out of black thread for the dress. So I will have to finish the zipper later. I figured I might as well finish the jacket."
Rita: "Well you can always make me a jacket or two."

Rita: "Well, I better get going. Thanks for the coffee and cake."
Ann: "Thanks for stopping by."
Rita: "I'm just tickled about Dana. She always says she so busy with work."
Ann: "Sounds like Cara, hee. hee. Where are you headed anyway?"
Rita: "Your favorite place."
Ann: "Wait a minute. You come in here talking about Dana and your going to Macy's??? Let me get my purse and coat. Heck, I can always buy another shower curtain."

Courage, determination, pride...that's what little girls are made of.

-- Author Unknown

It's getting to be that time!

Mrs. Dotson: "Cara do we have everything."
Cara: "I'm sure we do as long as we have Dad's American Express card we are good."

Mr. Dotson: "I heard that!"

Cara: "Dad you know it true. You make things happen and I love you for that."

Mr. Dotson: "Do I? Then let me get you and Curtis married so you can keep up with his American Express card."

Mrs. Dotson: "Speaking of  Curtis. Where is he? I haven't seen him since the move."
Mr. Dotson: "You know now that you mentioned it. I haven't seen him in a good while."

Cara: "I haven't spoken to him either. I'm sure he assisting others with getting settled. There are still boxes that need to be emptied, donations to be made. I know he wanted me to work on the redevelopment of the community center but it still a work in progress, I guess. Anyhoo,
Dad, you are the love of my life, why would you want to put me off on someone else?"

Mr. Dotson: "It worked for your brothers and sisters."

Mrs Dotson: "Where is my Macy's card? Honey, did you take my card?

(Doorbell chimes)

Madison: "Hey, what's going on family."
Mr. Dotson: "Oh, Paris is sleep. I was hoping she would be up."
Madison: "She was dozing off when I left the house."

Mrs. Dotson: "Don't worry Honey, you can enjoy her while were out. Come on ladies."
Cara: "Yes, showcase her with you charm."

Madison: "Wow, this is your lucky day."

Mr. Dotson: "Wait, WHAT?"
Mrs. Dotson: "Bye Honey,kiss, kiss. Please tell our friends about the annual giveaway.'

Mr. Dotson: "Well Hello Everyone! It does seem like it has been awhile and there have so many good things happening here in Dotsville. We have quite a few new faces in the neighborhood. I do want to tell you about the 2015 Annual Christmas Giveaways. The weekly drawings will begin on Sunday, November 29th so do stop back by or check back whenever you get a chance. They will be open to everyone and it will be no cost to you. It really is a great way to enjoy the holiday season. I'm sure all the rules will be explained. Now my little granddaughter is finally asleep so I will talk with you soon."

Have a great week everyone!

Winding the day down.

Alan: "Hi Mom. Where's Dad?

Ann: "He is out and about with Rex. Why? What's shaking?"

Alan: "I was just checking to make sure you guys were home before I brought the kids over.
Ann; "Who?? The what? Kids, who's kids."
Alan: "Your grandkids."

Ann: "Weeelll. Your father should be there by the time you get there. I'm not home right now but I not far from the house."
Alan: "Where are you?"
Ann: "Not your business."
Vanessa: "Hi Alan!"

Ann: "Really Vanessa. Did you even have to give him a clue. I do have a life. I have my own interest you know."
Vanessa: "Hee, Hee"
Alan: "Mom!, I heard that!"

Ann: "Good, now you know."
CLICK!

Vanessa: "Did you just hang up on him, heee, hee"
Ann: "oops."

Vanessa: "I hope I didn't take up to much of your time today."
Ann: "Don't even go there. You are welcome to stop by anytime. Alan and Madison will be alright. Shawyne is their back up push come to shove. After all me and my husband have a life, hee hee."

Vanessa: "I just don't want him mad at me when he sees me. Hee, hee. Here I am out and about with you, taking up your time."
Ann: "Trust me it's ok. We're most likely going to have the kids all week."
Vanessa: "Oh my, you and Mr. Dotson will be busy."

Ann: "Ahhh yes. I guess we better head on back. I am so glad it was a beautiful day and you spent it with me."
Vanessa: "Yes, God is good."


Have a great week Everyone!

The nerve of her...

 

Beep, beep, beep...

 

Mrs. Dotson: "Honey your daughter is calling."
Mr. Dotson: "Ignore it, we don't have time to talk to her."

Beep, beep.....

Mrs. Dotson: "Hey Honey, how are you?"
Cara: "Hey, I'm good, what took you so long to answer?"
Mr. Dotson: "Hmm, make it quick. We don't have time to talk to you?"

 

Cara: "Really Dad. You and I both know you and Mom are suppose to be here in Virginia with me. En...."
Mr. Dotson: "Get to the point Gurl. We are on our way home and you know what that means."
Mrs. Dotson: "hee, heee."

 

Cara: "Why would you want to miss out on all expense paid trip. You know Dad, free? Your favorite word."

Mr. Dotson: "Any other weekend would of worked but this one."

Mrs. Dotson: "I second that!"

 

 

Cara: "You know I am here at the Lego display. I mean I am looking at Buckingham Palace, all in Legos. You should be here."

Mr. Dotson: "Do you hear this nonsense Ann?"

 

Mr. Dotson: "Your daughter has lost her mind. Miss the Superbowl."
Mrs. Dotson: "Clearly!!"

Cara: "Hellooo,  you know I can hear you. Hello?"
CLICK!

Mrs. Dotson: "What in the world is wrong with your daughter. She was talking crazy. I'm sorry Honey, I just had to hang up."
Mr. Dotson: "Yes, she needs to go see a doctor."
Mrs. Dotson: "She can go see whoever, she won't be seeing us."

Have a great week every one. Enjoy Superbowl XLVII!!

 

 

 

All's quiet on the home front.

Cara: "Hey Mom, I am hanging out at one of your favorite place in Detroit. It not to hot today so I figured I head over to Belle Isle Park. Hold on there are some Biker passing by."

Mrs. Dotson: "Hey, I thought you would be back by now. It seems like forever since me and your father seen you. Honey,  you travel to much. How in the world does Curtis deal with that?"

 

Cara: " Hey just does Mom. He understand the nature of the beast and that is what I do. I over by the casino, your favorite spot."

Mrs. Dotson: "Don't change the subject. You travel more than me and your father when we worked for Mattel. I'm just saying you have to find time to enjoy life and smell the roses Cara. No man is his own island. Hold on for a minute, I'm making me a wonderful cup of peach tea."

Cara: "We are fine Mom. I'm going to be seeing him real soon. Unlike back in the day, we have internet and Skype we can always see and talk to each other. What up anyway?  How's Dad."

Mrs. Dotson: "We won't even talk about him."
Cara: "Oh, he's running things?"

Mrs. Dotson: "Yes, if that what you call it, hee, hee. We have the grandkids over and right now all is quiet on the home front."

Cara: "What??  I'm surprise usually Beauty barking all over the place. Especially with Tommy and Nikki being together."

Mrs. Dotson: "We won't even talk about her either."

Cara: "Dang, there is a long line at the aquarium. I wanted to go in there before I headed over to the flower conservatory.  How did you end up with the kids?"

Mrs. Dotson: "Alan and Madison slowed down enough from work to take a couple of days off.  You know something you should be doing."

Cara: "I  will, I will. When I do, just so know I will be with Curtis most of the time."
Mrs. Dotson: "Promises, promises."

Cara. At least the Belle Isle Flower Conservatory is not crowded yet. I can see why you and dad got married here. It's just gorgeous. I hope the city can hold on to all it assets. It would be a shame sell it off and then privatize it, all for the mighty dollar."

 

Mrs. Dotson: "Make sure you take a picture for your dad please, he will be so tickled to see all the gorgeous flowers. I do believe that what started all his gardening. I found that spot when I was doing a photo shoot, I can't remember which campaign right now but it was perfect and I feel in love with it. I knew it was the perfect place to get married."

Cara; "It really is.  I love the pond. I will have to take a few pics and email them to dad. You know what that is what I will do. Well I won't keep you any longer. I know if everyone is down for the count your going to enjoy it."

Mrs. Dotson: " You got that right. I will talk with you soon. Be safe Cara, I love you. Remember what I said. You need to take time and smell the roses and stop all that traveling."

Cara: "I will Mom. I'm won't keep you any longer. Tell Dad I said hello and give my nieces and nephew a kiss for me. I love you."





With all the bad press Detroit is getting, I will share some of the great places to visit.  I do miss my family, favorite hangouts and great places to eat but I don't miss the snow. lol 

Have a great week everybody!