100 Degree Weather Calls For A Movie Show!

Pictures

Stephen in Manhattan Beach, enjoying a glass of wine with Derek Fisher of Laker fame ....sitting at a table behind him!

Dillan hugging her Dora doll!

This is Megan and her Dad having a great time In the loveliness of California!

Eyelashes Will Soon Be Abounding.....Latisse!

While Stephen has been away basking on the beaches of California (Manhattan Beach to be exact) ... Enjoying the luxuries of The Wave Hotel ... I have spent a little time @ what we called in the older days, "The Beauty Parlor"! Just alot of women sitting around being pampered and trying to look like all the movie stars in the zillions of rag magazines that are on every nook and cranny in the salon! I first had my roots done in blondish highlights to mesh with my ever increasing flash of real white hair... then I had it straightened to get rid of all the frizz that was creating a humid hair halo above my head! I noticed a few girls that had eyelashes put on ... they last about 6 to 8 weeks and looked really pretty! Maybe I will have them put on before we go to London, I thought to myself? Then I was distracted by the really ultra new cool nail polish that lasts for up to 3 weeks without ever chipping! I saw some examples and booked an appointment for the very next day (they look fabulous by the way)! Then the eyelash thing came up again and a client that was waiting showed me her ultra long lashes and told me where to pick up Latisse! I'm excited about trying out this new product! I hope to be "batting my eyelashes" soon and saying some demure southern lady quotes! Like.. "My, oh my .... it's just so Hot"! Maybe something a little more profound?  I'm done for now, except I need a pedicure desperately!  Stephen has been missed terribly, yet I have also enjoyed some wonderful alone time .... reading especially! (2 books since he left last Wednesday)  Kim, Dillan and I went for lunch (cheeseburgers my favorite) and then .... I put step into a Toy R Us for the first time in over 20 years.... it was so much fun!  Kim and I think we came home with some pretty good educational toys & a few things that have been inspired by channel 105...Nick!  Thank you Kim and Dillan for a wonderful lunch and afternoon!
I'm excited that Madmen starts tomorrow night.... just a few hours after my beloved Stephen comes home from his California trip!

Beautiful Beau & Kim's Baby!

My Heart is melting with the loveliness of this sweet little girl!
I come here to find myself along side Dillan,
It is easy to get lost in her world!
She has taken her great candle and has gone into another room I want to be, full of childhood magic & love and light! But anyone can tell where she has been every day by all the lights she leaves behind!
Let no man or women imagine that they have no influence!
My life shall touch a dozen lives before this day is done....
but I was lucky to see Dillan and have my nose honked!

Nose Honking & Senior Tequila's!

On Monday Dillan came to visit while Beau & Kim went to see a movie show called Inception! She gleefully "honked" our noses all afternoon! Today we met up with Kylie & Baby Isaac & Grandma Lynne for lunch!

Baby Isaac slept through the entire Mexican feast! He didn't even open his eyes once, not even when Dillan tickled his itty bitty toes! Kylie was the most beautiful "Mother" and so in control! (I on the other hand looked like the frazzled Tay Tay ... rice & toddlers don't mix @ eating establishments) Lynne looked elegant, as usual!!! Having recently returned from family trips to Ohio and Texas!

Dillan warmed up to Gma Lynne & Kylie and showed off her superior verbal, social & motor skills! Including some "cool" tricks she learned on Yo Gabba Gabba.... the "infamous" spoon on the nose trick!

Thank you girls for a fun luncheon and for so graciously picking up the tab!!!! I'm glad I left before you so I didn't have to turn around and witness the huge mess Dillan and I made under the high chair!!! Thanks!

This Past Week......

I didn't do much! I went to the gym a few times & ran a few errands ... talked with Megan on the phone everyday & started watching the old BBC tv show called "Upstairs, Downstairs"! I have ordered all 5 seasons on Netflix! I took my vitamins everyday & watered the plants out on the deck... it's been hot here like everywhere! I read a book called "The Blue Bistro" and started another one by one of my favorite authors, Anne Tyler! We had a new security system installed (so don't even think about breaking in to our house)!!! I kept up with the laundry ... washing, drying, folding and neatly putting everything away :) I studied up on fun things to do in London for our upcoming trip to Great Britain! I discovered Thomas everything bagel thins @ the grocery store! I played "Words With Friends" with Megan, Pizzledog, Banana Slugs & Emily everyday! I didn't buy any clothes, or presents or anything out of the ordinary! Penny the siamese cat ... sat in my lap alot, just like she's doing now, always purring sweetly! Every morning I read the paper from front to back, except for the sports page which Stephen claims the moment he awakens! I didn't talk to any of our neighbors but, it's been so hot that no one is chit chatting over the fence these days! I enjoyed checking out Facebook to see what everyone else is up to these lazy days of summer & discovered that everyone is having fun too! Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, vacations ... lots of lovely pictures! My favorite part of every day this past week has been Dillan Grace Taylor, age 20 months!

She came over everyday! Monday :) Tuesday :) Wednesday :) Thursday :) Friday :) and then of course we missed her yesterday and today! We are now desperately hoping that we'll see her again tomorrow! The thing about Dillan is that she puts you into this youthful and mellow mood! It just seems natural to chill out with Dillan ... discovering the things that she is noticing for the first time! Entertaining her with simple words and simple magical emotions & the smiles back and forth! She is just naturally so loving! Exclaiming "I Love It" ...cuddling into our bodies saying, "Oh Honey"..... my life now is being with Dillan whenever I can! That's all I want to be now... Tay Tay Grandma! I love thinking like and being a kid again with Dillan!

Our Caribbean Cruise!

Stephen and I cruised down to Brookside to try Hibiscus, the premium authenic Jamaican and Caribbean restaurant in our sea of food offerings!

I know one thing for sure from this experience, we'll be going back time and time again! It was truly amazingly great food!

The Pioneer Woman!

Hop to her website from my blog and get ready to be hungry!  There seems to be a new generation of young wives & mothers that are looking for some "down home" cooking!

Yesterday I was fascinated by a Facebook post about this cookbook!  Someone wrote she had tried her meatloaf.... and then zillions of comments came with all sorts of yummy recipes her friends had tried from this cookbook!  I don't know Ree Drummond but still added her website to my blog friends list, and .... I bet I'll purchase the cookbook really soon!

Just A Beautiful Taylor Family Day On The Lake!

        

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We had such fun on the lake! We packed a cooler full of all sorts of treats ... chicken salad, tuna salad, fresh fruit, chocolate eclairs, chocolate milk, apple juice, salty chips, black bean dip & cheese! Four hours of snacking and jumping into the lake and swimming alot.... Dillan had fun floating in the water! We all agreed at the end of our boat ride that the best part was just relaxing and "being in the moment"!!!!

Happy 4th Of July 2010 ....Driller Baseball & Hotdogs & Fireworks!

The San Diego Chicken graced our new ONEOK stadium on the 4th of July!!!!  Our Driller mascot was dressed in this red, white & blue festive outfit ...his name is Hornsbe!

I stood in line and got the chicken to autograph my ticket to OMA!

We had a great time!!!

How Fun Is This Picture Megan Sent Of Dillan?????

Happy Fourth Of July Weekend Everyone!

Dillan saw this fun picture of Griffin & Graham today!  What a great idea to send out a Happy 4th of July Greeting!  It's up there with Christmas greetings! Dillan Grace is so sweet ...she knew her boy friend Griffin from the picture !

The Gift Of Petuka....

DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL, LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL ...THANK YOU KERRI & JIM!

Thank you Rhonda & Bob for the beautiful card about Petuka!!

They will not go quietly, the dogs who've shared our lives.

In subtle ways, they let us know their spirit still survives.

Old habits still can make us think we hear them at the door ...

Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor.

Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be,

And sometimes, coming home at night we miss them terribly.

And although time may bring new friends

 And a new food dish to fill,

That one place in our heart belongs to them ... and always will.

See you in 5 minutes Petuka!

Thanks to all of our friends and loved ones,

 For the Facebook posts,

 The e-mails and the phones calls and words of sympathy'

Stephen has always maintained that dogs don't have a real sense of time ...

So when we left the house .... Every time! ... We would always say...

"We'll be back in five minutes Petuka"

She would jump on her chair by the front window to guard the House

And wait the five minutes.....

Time is relative BUT  our love and memories are forever!

Who's Cuko for Coco Puffs?

One Year Ago Today.......

Stephen had his left knee replaced!He's doing fabulously well.... no regrets!  It "pops" a bit here and there but he is definitely a new man!  We are all so proud of you Stephen!!!

Happy Anniversary Beau and Kim!!!!

You have made it two years now!  Keep up the hard work!

Congratulations!

Just A Little Girl.....

Malibu Megan!

Megan just sent me this picture from the beach....yes, I am so jealous!

Meg met up with her friends @ Cafe Habana in Malibu .... a famous restaurant from her NYC days! Now in California!!!  Famous for their cuban corn on the cob.... yes, I'm jealous!

number sixteen

I'm an Anglophile!
It means a person who is fond of or greatly admires England or Britain! Stephen has arranged for us to travel to England this coming Autumn!This is where we will be resting our heads during our time in London town!...
number sixteen hotel!Number Sixteen forms part of a mid-Victorian white stucco terrace and is situated in the heart of bustling South Kensington, just steps away from the Victoria & Albert and Natural History Museums and a short walk to Harrods, Knightsbridge and Brompton Cross shopping. Kensington Gardens is close by and the area is filled with some of London's most interesting bars, cafes and restaurants. It has its own tree-filled private garden and provides all the facilities expected of a luxury hotel!!!!!

Rest In Peace Now Sweet Petuka Doggie....

After Petuka passed away today... I was thinking that I couldn't remember the last time my heart felt so heavy and my soul so sad? Then I remembered dear Grandma (we miss her so much) She loved Petuka so.... and then I remembered it was her birthday today! She would have been 94 and we would have celebrated like we did every year! In some exciting fun way! ...I think we sent Grandma the "Best Birthday Present Ever"!!!! We sent her the most loving little Scotty Dog to rest beside her in heaven!

So Many Very Sad Things Are Going On ... But I Will Look On The Bright Side Of Life!

Our sweet Petuka Scottie Dog is not doing well and this evening may be her last day with us until we join her in heaven! It has been a very sad couple of weeks and most of all we don't want our loving little Petuka Scottie dog to be in any pain, or to suffer in any way! Loosing a beloved pet is the most tragic thing for those who live with them every day.... ooh Petuka... we have loved you for almost 11 years, you are apart of us and always will be!
I love how when Megan came to visit us in Shell Beach, California and we found you in the Pet Store! Petuka was named after Tony Perez (his wife) Daddy has always named our pets after baseball players, you see! We played ball with you everyday, snuggled with you! You have been our friend and confidant and our love! You loved to chase the birds and the squirrels out back when we moved to Oklahoma! You went from frolicking on the beach to the midwest and never said a word....just because you loved us!
Petuka we love you so much! Our tears are because you are our sweet dog! We will cuddle with you tonight and dream of your youth and how you have loved US...... A man and women's best friend is Petuka Taylor!!!!!!!

Beau's Birthday Dinner!

We had a great time! Dillan loved to watch the guy in the giant hat prepare our food....right before our eyes! When we came home we made Beau look at all the crazy comments everyone had posted on Facebook, my silly slideshow, and Megan's wonderful Birthday post....I think he was definitely feeling the love and gratitude!

Happy Birthday Beau! We Love You So Much!!!!

Beau turns 32 today!!
We started celebrating early by going on a big time shopping spree!
Dillan is napping here so that Beau can spend some time at the pool.... and tonight? Why of course, Dinner!
Happiest Birthday Beau!

Monday Movie Time!

Stephen and I took Dillan to the movie show this afternoon! If there hadn't been 25 minutes of previews and such .....she might have made it through most of the movie? Kim, so lovingly packed some goodies for her to munch on (cheese, blueberries & crackers) ....She took turns sitting on our lap and was very quiet & observant! We didn't quite make it to the end and we all assume that the toys got back home safely! The baby doll in the movie was pretty creepy & we won't be getting Dillan a teddy bear that smells like strawberries anytime soon!
Dillan fell asleep right away and was probably dreaming about Mr. Potato Head?

Happy Father's Day From Beau, Kim & Dillan!

Beau, Kim & Dillan came by while Stephen was watching the US Open... to bring him his favorite mexican food from the great
"hole in the wall" El Rio Verde!!! Dillan gave him a bag full of his favorite cookie treats! Stephen had a great day just relaxing!

Megan's Equestrian Birthday Adventure!

Megan met up with all of her best friends for horseback riding @ the famous Griffith Park in Los Angeles!


They rode the trail to a mexican restaurant, tied the horses to a fence and shared a cowgirl dinner! Doesn't this sound like so much fun?


Hop to Megan's blog from mine for more pictures and personal detail.....

Happy Father's Day From Megan!

Stephen had the sweetest smile on his face when he opened up this handmade & hand sewn card from his daughter today!
For all of you that are friends with Megan, work with Megan and get to see her often ... we are so jealous! It's hard on parents that live far away from their beloved children!


It says....
I heart you Dad!
For always being there!
For being the greatest Dad a girl could be lucky enough to have!
For being the MOST fun!
For your guidance and love of Words With Friends!
For your ticket to New York City!
For being so funny!
For all your love and support!
Happy Father's Day! XOXO
The best Dad in the world!
Love, Meg

Just Taking A Break? Wow Wow Wubbzy!

I certainly don't want to plop Dillan down in front of an educational cartoon that often but....
After running around the house and playing "ring around the rosie" a zillion times and chasing her upstairs and down...
I was quite content to have her climb up by herself onto the mission oak recliner to check out a little Nickelodeon TV...
with her new Dora doll!!


Even a 19th month old needs to chill out a bit.... Thank you Wow Wow Wubbzy!
Love, Grandma Tay Tay!