The Scavenger Hunt

So we were all set to take my mom and my MIL to lunch. This auspicious occasion was to celebrate my birthday, and my mom's birthday (Feb 4) . I was all ready to go to a beautiful upscale Italian restaurant called the Anaheim White House. But when we got there, it was closed for a wedding. Boo Hoo Hoo. So we called Orange County Mining Company and Orange Hills Restaurant, because we were in the area. Both were also closed for lunch. BooHoo Hoo Hoo. Since we were near Disneyland, we just drove down the street until we spied a Tony Roma's.  We all agreed that we like Tony Roma's. It's a rib and steak place, but they have burgers, chicken and salads. Mimi got a full slab of baby backs, Mom got a half BBQ chicken, I got Stacked Spinach Chicken ( 2 chicken breasts, creamed spinach, artichoke hearts, 4 cheeses) and Doc got a Steakhouse Burger with a Caesar Salad.
So all's well that ends well in the birthday lunch Scavenger Hunt.

So before all this happened, Mimi, Doc and I went to see our grandson Preston get his green belt in Mixed Martial Arts.

 

 

There were about 30 kids, all under 7, since this is a PeeWee class.

 

 

They showed us the techniques that they need to learn to progress with their belts, then lined up to get a stripe, a belt, or a certificate.
Preston went from an orange belt to a green belt. After that, there is blue, red, purple, brown and black. None of the PeeWees are above a purple.

 

 

 

This will be Preston's last class at this gym, since Luke, Ashley and Preston moved to another part of SoCal. So Ashley brought donuts for everyone and a mat for a picture frame for everyone to sign.

The donuts were a huge hit. And what did I wear for this double gala? Well, of course, one of the dresses Mimi got me for my birthday. She gave me four dresses. And I also wore a necklace that my mom gave me, so no need for any jealousy.

 

 

This is a knit shift made by Old Navy. It is totally straight up and down. It is a size Small. It is primarily tan, brown, and white, so I wore brown tights. I also wore a tan suede jacket by Belle Sport, and carried a Beverly Hills Bag Lady purse.

 

I have learned how to prop my camera on the hood of my car to get selfies in front of the garage door. So let's get a look at the necklace.

 

 

This beautiful necklace is a torsade of freshwater pearls that range from ivory to rose to brown. My mom gave it to me many years ago. The dress needed some shape, which I provided with a gold and brown leather belt.

 

 

My cool new brown suede boots with the gold chains were perfect for this outfit.

 

 

My jewelry was a no brainer. On the left, my wedding set, along with an RJ Graziano rose gold watch with two of the bangles that came in the set of 10 that match the watch. I picked two with clear crystals. On my right hand, my matching Swarovski Nirvana in Black Diamond and my Platinum bracelet.

 

 

 

 

So that's that. I was very comfy today, and felt like I looked pretty good, too. This last shot is of the amaryllis that my SIL, Tawn, gave me and my mom for Xmas. This white one sat in the sunlight that comes through my mom's sliding glass door at Villa Valencia. Apparently, it LOVED that spot. This was only one if the blossoms that it simultaneously produced.

 

 

One last thing - remember the David Aaron shoes that I wore on Friday? I mentioned that it was sad that they were falling apart. I have had them for a long time, and thought that I would never find a new pair. Well, then I thought that I can find anything on Ebay, and lo and behold:

 

Brand new, never worn, my size. The trifecta of shoes. And because of that, I am going to use my spectacular find to join up with Sheila at www.sheilaephemera.blogspot.com for Shoe Shine Saturday!! I thought that I would have to pass this time, because I didn't really have anything cool or new to show, and then this happened. It's kismet. I must join. Hop over and have a look. Also, have a great Superbowl Sunday!!!

Meee-Owww

Well, let's get to the OWW first. This was me yesterday:

This is in the hallway, prior to this:

A nice fat unit of O Pos going to the blood bank. I got another nice T shirt and a movie ticket. One good deed done. Now to the Mee-Oww.

I am wearing an animal print chiffon peasant style blouse with a crocheted skirt. Here's a closeup of the trim at the neckline - black rectangular stones.

For accessories, I wore my Versace belt and purse, and my Joan Rivers convertible pearl necklace.

 

 

The skirt is all crochet, but it's line to the knee, with just about 2 inches poking out unlined.

I wore my sadly neglected Nine West sandals - I had to dust them off.

 

 

With black and gold, since it's my favorite color combination, the jewelry was easy. On my right, my Swarovski Nirvana in Black Diamond, and my J Crew crystal link bracelet.

On my left, a crystal/enamel ring and a cuff bracelet that I got in Fort Lauderdale.

And that's it. Onto the links. First, Alice at www.happinessatmidlife.com for Throwback Thursday. Alice lives in SoCal also, and on the Fox 11 LA news this morning, the weather girl was also having Throwback Thursday, only she was asking people to instagram their pictures from the 70s and 80s. Then, Linda Lou at www.alabouroflife.com for A Labour of Fashion. Go over and check these cool ladies out!!! As for me, I will just be kicking it here in the office. Have a Great Day!!!

Domo Arigato

Well, in Huntington Beach, little shops come and go. Sometimes, as in the case of Happyness Consignment, I am really sad to see them go. But, we have a new little store that opened right around the corner. It's called Daiso, and it's the Japanese version of the 99 cent store mixed with Spencer Gifts. They have all kinds of crazy stuff for $1.50 per item.

So yesterday, it rained. Since it rained, I couldn't go running. I did one Turbo Jam workout and then got bored. So I went and checked out Daiso. Looky looky what I got:

A canvas board for a portrait of Kenni and a bag of suit covers to keep my nice suits in (there are 6).

A bag of four kitchen towels for Isabel and some hot pink scissors to match my office desk set.

A good luck kitty bowl for Elli to eat from, and a little glass lotus to keep my rings in after I take them off, but before I put them away.

 

 

A hair clip with square crystals and a linen visor. And the piece de resistance?

Dog clothes!!! I got Elli a Brasil soccer jersey and a pink swimsuit. I know, I am ill. And the soccer jersey came on the cutest hanger that I will save.

OMG. A sad Japanese emoji Chihuahua. But I wasn't all discount crazy. I did get myself two pair of ankle booties as one of my endless birthday gifts to myself. Here are the black suede ones:

They have smooth leather straps criss crossing them. I also got a slightly crazier burgundy pair.

They have a million buckles, but as you can see, they zip up.

BIRTHDAY UPDATE: In addition to the fabulous decorations and breakfast, my coworkers gave me a nice spread

Look at that fruit tart.

 

 

The little one is for me to take home for Doc. In the box:

A Nordstrom gift card, some candy and a wine stopper shaped like a high heel.  Finally, they got me a crown.

Nice Highlights, eh? (Number 64, Cinnamon). Thank you, thank you, generous friends, for remembering me and taking the time out of your day to make mine special - I know that time is VERY valuable for some people, and it's nice to see that people care about good old me.

Also, my grandson Preston sent this to me :

That's his faithful Yorkie, Baxter, helping him. Here's a closeup of the sign.

Then I went to tennis. When I got home, this was on the doorknob.

From my other three grandkids!!! They gave me some earrings and a cell phone wallet. I can use this bright pink wallet, because I can never find my black phone in the depths of my purse.

 

 

b So onto today's outfit. It's my grey SunMoonStars cigarette pants, with a vintage jacket by Patra on top.

Here's a better look at the rhinestone trim on the jacket.

The tunic sweater underneath is a grey short sleeve number with lurex shot through it.

This color combo gave me a chance to wear my white resin statement necklace.

I went with silver and white for my jewelry, too. On the left, a costume bracelet with crystals and a mother of pearl ring

On the right, a costume bracelet that I got on Ebay, and a sapphire floral ring.

I finished the outfit with my new black suede booties.

And since today is Wednesday, I am once again linking with www.thepleatedpoppy.com for What I Wore. I join up every Wednesday with Lindsey. Have a great day!!!

Sign Me Up For The EarlyBird Dinner

And the free supply of Depends. And the Dentu-Grip. And the copper knee braces. Today, I have entered senior citizen-hood. And I am going to be that wacky old broad who wears colorful caftans and hits on the pool boy during my two martini lunch. Oh, wait, all of that has already happened.

So what did I wear?? Keep in mind that I have a huge presentation to give at our lunchtime meeting.

Here I am, arriving. Note the Newport News coat all askew, and the new handbag. This is what I saw.

 

 

My coworkers asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I told them either a Nordstrom gift card, or a baby hippo (if they could find a female). Look at this door more closely.

I asked for it. So I took my coat off.

Aha!!! The famous Bob Mackie Wearable Art jacket!!!

Then I moseyed over to the coffee pot to brew up my usual stomach rotting libation.

The office crow joins in the fun!!!  And Lauren made deviled eggs with bacon and Vicki brought cinnamon rolls.

I wore my trusty Express ponte pants and a gold lurex tank. As far as shoes,

My black and gold boots. It rained yesterday, so the rain shoes are out. I layered two necklaces

 

One yellow diamond and one sapphire. For my arms, the usual suspects.

 

On my left, my wedding set and my stretchy crystal bracelet, and on my right, a crystal/enamel ring and a couple of gold/diamond dust bracelets.

So that's about it  Stay tuned for more shenanigans as the day goes on!! Oh, the links!! First, Laura at www.walkinginmemphisinhighheels.com for Trend Spin Linkup. Then Rachelle at www.pinksole.com for How I Fall. Go say hi to these beauties!!!