GOT A MINUTE OR TWO

  Today we did some running around.  I wanted to check out the Library in Monrovia as the one in Baldwin Park is under renovation and will not be open for a couple of months.  The Monrovia Library is just beautiful and big.  This interesting tree was on the grounds and I wanted Don to take my picture so you can see the size of the tree.  Also a beautiful water fountain.  I know we are in a drought, but this water is being recycled.      After dropping off Molly at a new groomer, and visiting the Library we had lunch at a old fashioned "Diner from the 50's" called Leroy's Original.  The red padded booths, the people eating at the counter, and the signs and décor on the wall's....all 50's.      It's really fun checking out our new area.  Monrovia is the cutest town, with all kinds of shops and eating places.  We like the new groomer, Gabriel and looking at a new Vet there too.   W...

My friend, Jessica surprised me today with a vile of homemade vanilla extract.  It smells wonderful.  Can't wait to use some of it.  I'm almost finished with the dish cloths for the family Easter Baskets.  One more in green.  Found some new sandals for summer in silver and bling!! Looking for the perfect dress for Monique's wedding was NOT easy.  I was hoping for a pretty rose color...and found the perfect color in the bottom right picture...but it was SHORT~~ like knee length and that's not me.   I loved the dress on the top right.  Layers of soft material, beautiful spring colors...but it was too "busy" and SHORT and I do not wear short.  I'm a gypsy at heart, and needed something at least tea length or long.   Then I tried on this lavender dress.  One piece but looks like two, tea length and fully lined.  Even has some "sparkles" ~ so rather than look further...I bought it and both my granddaughter and daugh...