April 2011—- (UPDATE) So, I decided to use my real name on my blog.  When I began blogging, you NEVER gave away your name, so I was known in the bloggysphere as “Tendrils.”   You can read below as to why I chose that name….but from now on, pull up a chair, keep coming back to visit, and for the love of God, call me, “Melissa!”

We had two kitties, but they now reside up in heaven.

Miss Charlie (July 29, 1995 – July 19, 2011)

Miss Nala Grace (March 1, 1997 – November 26, 2007)

These are a few of my favorite things…in no particular order!

Caribou Coffee
Pampered Chef Pizza Cutter
Photoshop Elements
emails from friends and family
Punky’s and Kirby’s smiles and giggles
Hubby’s back rubs
Swinging on the swing at my mom & dad’s house in IL
A BUSY classroom
My cell phone
Flip flops
Manicures & pedicures
Snapfish