70 today but just 21 in celsius. Woot! Have a blessed day, but I’m sure you will, because I, Dawn the Great will be with you….I love, love, love you very much! You’re are the best lookin’ 70 year old I’ve seen.
Author: dawnsdorkydiary
Married twenty-two years to my best friend Ryan. I’m the mother of two deviously rotten young adults; Peyton our twenty-one year-old pre-law student and Logan our nineteen-year-old Welder! We’re proud Louisiana natives- (geaux Tigers) whom love traveling and the outdoors. With adventure being our middle name we’re ready to fly, no soar!
Hot Springs, Arkansas~ Mickey’s Barbecue Review
It’s only fitting that I, lover of Mickey Mouse; would fall for a barbecue joint in Hot Springs with my favorite mouse namesake. If you know me or know my writings, then you know my affinity for Mickey Mouse and Disney in general, I digress. I drove by “Mickey’s” for years before ever stopping. Guess…
From Our Family to Your’s
Happy New Year! Learn from yesterday, Live for today and Hope for tomorrow…..
The World of Christmas!
Christmas celebrations from across the globe Mexico~ Christmas trees are becoming more popular in Mexico, but the main, most important decoration is still the Nacimiento (Nativity Scene). Norway~ Christmas Eve is the time when presents are exchanged. The gifts are sometimes brought by Santa Claus (called ‘Julenissen’ in Norway). Presents are also brought by the…
#TBT ~Serenity Areas Onboard the Disney Fantasy
Well, well, well, in case you didn’t know, Disney Cruise Line offers “adult only” areas. I’m thrilled for these little nuggets of paradise, not that I want to get away from my teenage terrors, but a little adult time is magical for your soul and mental health, can I get an AMEN. I giggled pixie dust at…
My Sentimental, Top 3 Favorite Attractions at Walt Disney World Resort.
While making this list; I realized ALL of my faves are located in Magic Kingdom Park, all three sentimental that is. I’ve listed them in order of the most beloved and the reason they’re special to me. My number one attraction Carousel of Progress might surprise a lot of you. It’s sentimental to my family because…
Do’s and Don’ts of Disney!
My family and I have enjoyed Disney vacations for the past decade or so. Sometimes we’re lucky enough to visit the most magical place on earth a few times within the year. With that said, there are lots of things you should know when visiting the parks. Don’t worry, I’m only going to share a…
Thanksgiving Day
Happy Turkey Day! The first time I heard that phrase, I was about twelve years old in my best friend’s side yard, we loved to hang out, dance and do cartwheels there, come-on, we were twelve. Her sweet next door neighbor of about 58 years of age came out her back door and boisterously announced “Happy…
Brewery Hot Spot in Downtown Hot Springs National Park!
The historic Bathhouse Row is home to Superior Bathhouse Brewery & Distillery; located perfectly at the foot of Hot Springs Mountain in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Superior Bathhouse Brewery was once; yes, you guessed it, a real bathhouse active until 1983. The unique feature of Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery, it utilizes the …
My “PAN” Movie Review- Spoiler Alert
I’ve loved the story of Peter Pan since my youth; more the sentiment of the story, really. I visualize Peter as the free spirit in all of us, deep, deep down in some people, just saying. Only certain movies persuade me to visit the movie theater; especially in this day and age, this is one…
Spellcheck doesn’t know me at all!
I hate when spellcheck changes my purposefully misspelled words, I thought you got me, but I guess you don’t know me at all!
Flashback Friday
Wilderness Lodge 2006
I HATE it when!
1. I get cheese stuck under my finger nail. 2. A bowling ball smushes one or all of my fingers. 3. My hubby’s light bulb goes out in his lamp on his side of the bed and days go by with no change. Doesn’t it bother him?????? 4.When a commercial comes on five times louder than the original tv…
#TBT Throwback Thursday!
My brother A.J.’s Army Basic training graduation, in Columbia, South Carolina. 1990
Daughters Quote of the Day!
Peyton showed me a YouTube video and said “How can this guy transform himself into Snoop Dog and I can’t even cover up a simple zit!”Hilarious…
Odd Things in Common!!!
What do these items have in common, Clippers, Bottled Water, Pirate eye patch, One Q-tip, Headset and Green Zombie mixture?!?!?! My daughters mess atop the bathroom counter.
Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers!
Logan’s actual messy room Change you find on your child’s floor while cleaning up their pig-sty, is yours, right? If they wanted it, would it still be on the floor!!! Finders keepers, losers weepers! I pocketed 45 cents today:)
FBI Cyber Watch List?
Have you ever made a blog post, about a blog post before? I haven’t, till now. I realized after I published a recent blog post, I could possibly be on the FBI “cyber watch list” by complete accident, of course, LOL. So the other day I wrote another one of my “Is this WEIRD” blog…
Flashback Friday
Argh! Our outfit for “Pirate Night” on the Disney Fantasy!
Is this Weird?
When I was little and missed school because I was sick, I would duck down in the floorboard of my parents car on the way to the doctors, because I felt like other people would think I was skipping school. Is this WEIRD?
My Grandma’s Dill Soup Recipe
So delicious, especially on a Fall evening:)
Twisted Tuesday
My hubby (nasty from kayak fishing) surprised me last night and brought his “daily catch” into our bedroom~ lucky me….I had to take a photos because~ who really does that!!?!!! The fish smell lingered a while, EW!
Is this WEIRD?
To this day my parents like to joke and tell me they found me in a basket on their doorstep when I was a baby:( Is this WEIRD? I can answer that myself, YES it’s weird…………
Flashback Friday
Me (before I became a blonde) and my brother A.J. (Pimpin’ in his fly bow tie) Easter a long time ago! I still hold my Disney Doooney the same way…..no wonder my backs messed up, LOL!
Throwback Thursday
Ryan with two year old Peyton and newborn Logan!
Hubby’s just don’t know when to quit………
Let me catch you up to speed on yesterday’s brutal attack on my psyche~ I’ve had severe lower back pain for three days in a row, so much so I’ve had to resort to my dads back brace, Blue Emu cream and multiple Ibuprofen every 4-6 hours to function upright. My hubby has called me…
Gestures that are “HOT” when you’re married!
~Gestures that are “HOT” when you’re married. It might not be the fairytale you dreamt, but this is the real in reality: When my hubby cleans out the garage without asking him too! In the same day he picks out two perfectly sized yellow mums for the front porch, H-O-T, HOT!! He texts “I love you” to…
Happy 82nd Birthday Daddy!
To the world you are a Dad, to our family you are the World! Happy 82nd Birthday Daddy………
Quote of the Day!
I Love this!!!
Happy Birthday Jenni!
I LOVE YOU, Happy Birthday Sis!
Quote of the day
“Trying is having the intention to fail, say you’re going to do it and you will!” I Love you man……..
Son’s “Quote of the day!”
“When I buy my first house, I want to have a sand floor!” Logan
Flashback Friday
Logan & Peyton 2004 at Walt Disney World Resort, where else…..such cuties:)
Travel, Family & Fun rolled into one! 