The Wheel of Death, Big Bird and Orange Groves!

Hey everyone! A happy belated New Year! Well since my Christmas post I have been very busy with more family in town and getting my 2010 off to a good start. One of my resolutions for 2010 was to be a good big sister to meat head. So everyday I make a good effort to hold him and show him how much I love him. I think I am off to a pretty good start.



I also have a few notes that I left out from when Grandma Wanie was here. One thing she did was buy me a really cool kitchen set for Christmas. It is bigger then me!!!



So my Dad used all his handy dandy tools to get the thing put together.



Before you know I was making some delicious food for everyone, just like Dad does. The apple doesn't fall to far from the tree I say.



Then just before Grandma left she decided to take me to see some of the special Christmas shows at SeaWorld with Dad. Here I am waiting patiently for this holiday extravaganza!

That Grandma, she is so excited, I think she is more interested in taking pictures than the upcoming show. Speaking of the show, she didn't even tell me what we were going to see.

Holy cow! It was the whole Sesame Street gang. Even Big Bird! I love those guys.

After the great show with Elmo and Abby Wanie said she wanted to do some other fun things with me. However, I hardly think the Wheel of Death constitutes a good time....

The thing kept spinning and spinning and she's like "Smile for the camera! Isn't this fun?!?!" I think she is losing it, really, I do. Do I look like I am having fun...

Then Uncle Matt and Aunt Manna came to town. They were not into the Wheel of Death isn't it fun thing. Nope, a little more my speed playing on slides n stuff.

Then I asked uncle Matt if we could do something else a little more exciting, like an adventure or something.

So he took me to that same spot with the wheel, however he was a little more tame. The Jazzy Jellies are pretty cool.

Next we went on Ocean Commotion. This was the perfect ride for someone my size. Thanks Uncle Matt!

Then Uncle Matt said he wanted to go do something with me that was "Real Florida" and not just a theme parks and tourist traps. So after much thought we decided to go out to an Orange Grove where they make good old Florida OJ!

Pretty cool place. They even let you pick out your own free sample of OJ or other juices. I think I'll take the original OJ please.

Mmmmm.....Good Idea Uncle Matt!

Then Uncle Matt took me on tour to show me how they make the stuff and the challenges of the citrus industry. You gotta keep the trees watered. They call that irrigation!

Then we went into the theatre to learn more. Mom and Meat Head joined us too. I don't think he was into as much as me though. I got farming in my blood, that's for sure!

Then Uncle Matt showed me the difference between Oranges and Grapefruits. Funny thing though...Where are the Pomello's?

Then we went outside and looked at the real things. Oranges right on the tree. This is so COOL!

I believe for being such a great student today I should get some sort of fun orange candy, doesn't everyone else? These look good!

While we were out looking around after the orange groves we came across this sign. Uncle Matt thought it was kinda funny for some reason.

As I looked at it, I thought, should I just be another person marching along to the beat of everyone rules?

NO WAY...I cannot be contained people!!! Not by some stinking sign or fear of alligator!

Mom got a little freaked out by that stunt she said, so they loaded me up, got some orange sucker and away we went.



All in all it was a GREAT time with Uncle Matt at the grove. I feel like we really learned something that day. We make a great team.

Alright peeps, 2009 is over. Now it it time for 2010 and a whole new set of adventures for Lucy Sky. SO this weeks poll is going to be about what kind of adventures you would like to see me on this year. Dad has some good ideas so please vote and watch for more updates on what were doing. It's going to be a big year!!!

Santa Made It!

Well this is my first Christmas season where I am actually getting into the whole thing. Last year I was a little young I have to admit. If you recall a few blog posts ago Dad took me out shopping on Black Friday and that was CRAZY! Well, now he decided it was time for me to go see the man...Santa...just a few days before Christmas. Black Friday has got nothing on this mayhem.


So we decided to go to Bass Pro to meet the man and his deer. This place is HUGE! "Excuse me sir, can you tell me where I can find Santa?"




Now following Frosty's advice, and a few pointers from my uncle Matt who is the best hunter in the world, I decided to follow the deer droppings until I came across Donner and Blitzen. If I found them, I knew Santa had to be right around the corner.





Sure enough, we found him! (Thanks uncle Matt for teaching me those superior tracking skills.) So My bro Kevin, meat head and I all headed up to get our picture. Now I elected to sit on Kevin's lap, not Santa's..I'll tell you why. All the time since I was born everyone tells me that I shouldn't except candy from strangers and sitting on a strange old mans lap is inappropriate. So then come the holidays and at Halloween I am SUPPOSED to go up to strangers and ask for candy and now you want me to go sit on his lap? I got my limits people. Nuff said.



Next we decide to walk around and do some shopping. I must say I did find a few items I liked. Now this is something I can get used to.




It feels good and all, handles well, but it just isn't me......

Aaaahhhh yes....now this is what I am talking about. It's functional AND stylish!

Like I said, this place was crazy busy. This lady tried to come up and get all in my business and take my ride. I was like "Back off lady, these are my wheelz!"

Since I was at Bass Pro and I wanted to make sure Santa found his way to my house I thought the best way to do so was to set some bait for them there deer so they would be attracted to the house. Some HotSpot and Full Draw should do it.

Better add a salt lick just to be safe!

On a side note, this is when I decided it would be best we leave. He doesn't look to friendly.

So the deer are taken care of, now for the fat man. Kevin said we need to make a plate of fresh cookies for him and put out some milk. He said he would help show me and he did. I love him!

These look great! I would fly around the world for them too if I must say so myself.

So before I went off to bed I wanted to tidy up a bit. You know, because when you let a strange man who has kids sit in his lap all day come into your house in the middle of the night after everyone is asleep, you want the place to look good.

So off I went to bed. The next morning I woke up and...."Kevin! You gotta see this! The cookies are all gone!!!"

"Hurry, follow me...the stockings!"

My stocking was filled with all kinds of great stuff. Starburst gummies, jolly rancher lip stuff and some candy stick that looks like lip gloss. I love it! Good job Santa!

Then Kevin gave me a present he got for me. A 101 Dalmatian movie and stuffed animal. Thanks Bro!

So while we opened our presents, I snacked on those gummies and became consumed by "A Christmas Story" Dad loves that show...."It's a major award!"

Later Uncle T stopped by. All I gotta say is wow! Now these are some wheels! Does he know me or what!?!?

I must say, it turned out to be a pretty good day. Here's to wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

No poll this week. Just enjoy the Holiday.

HO HO HO!

Well it is that time of year to spread some Christmas cheer. So I thought I would do something special for my peeps at Publix. They always take such good care of me I should do the same for them this year.

So I got my Christmas thinking cap on and decided to make them some pictures to help decorate their areas. First some construction paper and fun crayon colors.

Next, I need to get the glue down. Yes I said glue. Never used it before but Dad says what is a Christmas picture without glue annnnndddddd.......

Glitter!!!

Wow! This is WAY messier than I thought it would be. Does anyone ever get the glitter totally pick-up? Anyhow....TA DA, a masterpiece!

Now I got start filling those stockings. Everyone gets peanut butter cups, York patties and Hershey Kisses.

What's a stocking without some candy canes? Boring I tell ya!

HHHMMMMM....does this stocking really need a candy cane?

Maybe not! Mmmmmmm...candy canes!

Now it is off to see my peeps. First i stop by the coffee gang and give them some chocolates to go with their morning coffee. These guys are cool. Dad says he can't wait to get older and sit every morning down at Publix drinking free coffee and "BS-ing" with the gang. OK dad, weirdo.

Then I stop by the deli to see Mrs. Joyce. She gets me a slice of chicken every Saturday morning. So I give her a picture and some bags of goodies. She was very excited.

Then it is off to the bakery to see Mrs Joan and the gang. I could hardly stand it. "Hey guys! I come bearing gifts!"

Here's you picture too!

Now what do you have for me?!?! Mmmmm, double fisting butter cream at 8 in the morning! I love it!

Merry Christmas Publix gang! I love you guys!

For this weeks poll, I wanna know what is your favorite stocking stuffer? Check back on the big day. I will be doing a special midweek post for this years festivities. HO HO HO!