Menopausal Mother

     Welcome to another edition of Fly On The Wall group postings, hosted by Karen of Baking In A Tornado. Today, six brave bloggers are welcoming you into their homes for a sneak peek at what goes on behind closed doors.

     As for the Doyles, we've been exercising our right to have fun. There's just something about the cooler temps that makes us frisky.... It started with a family trip to Disney World, then a 1970's birthday bash, which was followed by my son's annual beer sampling party, along with all the excitement surrounding his upcoming nuptials. What's next for us? THE RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL where anything and everything goes, especially one's modesty.

     In the meantime, here are a few snippets of conversation the fly overheard recently....


"These are some of the side effects of my medication.....nausea, burning, peeling and blistering. I'm surprised molting isn't on the list....."

"What did you feed the dog? She smells!"
"I gave her some sweet potatoes."
"That explains her gaseous, sweet potato fumes."

"Thank you for buying me one of these new fangled weighted blankets for sleep. It works, but it's so heavy, I can barely roll over. If the house ever catches on fire, I'll become toast because I can't escape from the bed."


"That dog is your shadow."
"More like a hemorrhoid."

"I'm packing both knee braces and our wrist braces for the trip."
"What are we, the orthopedic family??"
"Thanks for serving me the largest slice of apple pie known to mankind. I feel like I just consumed an entire apple tree."

"The plumber fixed our clogged sink drains."
"What was wrong with them?"
"Too much hair.....probably from all the pets. I wouldn't be surprised if he pulled out a cat or two."


     It just wouldn't be a proper FLY post if I didn't share some photos of my crazy family.


                                     
                  Hanging out in Disney World. Gotta love mouse ears.


                       

                                           1970's Birthday Bash



Gee, do you think my sweet Alessandra is a happy Girl? Yeah, that smile says it all.




                                       Beer Tasting Party 2019




             My darling Isabella is excited about her uncle's upcoming nuptials.



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    Welcome to another edition of Fly On The Wall group blog postings hosted by Karen of  Baking In A Tornado. This is your opportunity to get a sneak peek at what goes on behind the closed doors of the writers who are participating in today's postings.

   
     Things have been pretty busy here since January, but rather than tell you all about it, I'll SHOW you what the Doyle family has been up to. If you've been reading my Fly On The Wall posts on a regular basis, then you know there's never a dull moment around our home. I am blessed with a loving, crazy, close-knit family that enjoys being together and having fun. These photos tell it all:






Ringing in the New Year with close friends and family. The evening would not have been complete without a champagne toast, some booty dancing, and a surprise appearance by Olaf the snowman. Um, yeah.....don't ask.....



My daughters and I are sticking to our New Year's resolutions to get in shape and stay that way with the help of our awesome Zumba instructor. Nothing like a vigorous dance workshop to sweat off the holiday pounds. And God knows I had a LOT of cookies and egg nog to work off.



I finally completed something on my bucket list: a trip to Disney World to celebrate my granddaughter's fifth birthday. We made some incredible memories that I hope she'll always remember and hold dear.....because I certainly will.



Check number #2 off my bucket list: For years I have wanted to raise a pug puppy, but never had the opportunity, until recently. This beautiful, furry ball of love was adopted by us just a few weeks ago. Say hello to Yoda, the little boy who melts my heart (and destroys my shoes). He's the best cure for depression! Yoda always makes me laugh because he's such a little stinker, but I love him to bits. Our two, adult pugs are still confused about his presence and wondering when his real parents will return  to pick him up. Sorry guys, but Yoda is here to stay. #MyForeverPup



This photo is blurry for a reason. My daughters and I were laughing too hard at our annual Super Bowl party. Did I watch the game? Nope---just the commercials. But I had more fun goofing around with my girls. Super Bowl to me is synonymous with chicken wings, chip & dip, and unlimited desserts. That's okay though, because everyone knows that calories don't count during the Super Bowl weekend.



After all the excitement, it was time to wind down with a visit to our favorite local park----Morikami Japanese Gardens. It's our little slice of heaven on earth that we can't live without. We're lifetime members, because the beauty and serenity of Morikami's zen gardens center us after a hectic week.  It has nothing to do with the fact that their cafe also makes the best tempura I've ever eaten....and I'm totally addicted to the stuff. Maybe calories don't count in Morkiami, either.



Check #3 off my bucket list: Seeing Andrea Bocelli in concert! My daughter and her boyfriend surprised us with the tickets, and we were thrilled! It was a lovely evening with dinner on the water in Miami, and then being treated to hours of superb music. Best Valentine's Day gift ever!

     Up next: we're off to the local Renaissance Festival, so you know there's going to be some unusual photos in my next FOW post.  Didn't I tell you Doyles like to have FUN?



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