Grandma-ma passes the Olympic Torch

Hello my raviolis.  Yes, you read the title of this post correctly. Grandma-ma got to pass the Olympic torch two weeks ago....wellllll, more like the "Cisco Olympic torch".  LOL  Grandma-ma was one of six folks to be nominated by here "Cisco peers" to pass the torch. 

https://videosharing.cisco.com/vportal/VideoPlayer.jsp?ccsid=C-613c3803-4c0e-4814-946a-77113fceed3b:1#

 Here is a screen shot of where you should move the timeline to and what you will see when you get there.  If you move the cursor to 10:30/01 you will get to a spot where the torch is passed from Galway, Ireland to Lawrenceville, GA and where Grandma-ma will be waiting for the torch to come her way.  If you want to see all of the 6 torchbearers than begin at point 6:20/00.

 

Grandma-ma was asked to make a very short statement and then she passes the torch on to Mexico City.  This is the very first time grandma-ma has ever spoken in front of a tv camera and in front of millions of viewers.  I was a little nervous but it was fun to be asked to do this for my company.

Have a marvelous day my ravs.  Grandma-ma loves you.

Say hello to Sushi

Hello my raviolis.  When I got to work this morning, I had discovered that G-Qam, my little Siamese fighting fish, had passed on.  He was a good fishee and I had him for a few years.  

So I cleaned out his tank.

 The Foo Dogs are keeping watch over the tank.

I went to Walmart and found this little guy and brought him to his new home.  I think I will call him Sushi.

 

Grandma-ma...did you put the container with Sushi in the water?  I sure did.  When you bring home a fish you should place the bag or container in the water for a few hours so the temperature in the container will match the temperature of the tank. This also allows the fish to relax from all of the jostling they get when moving from one location to another.  Sushi stayed in the container for about three hours.

 

It is time to let Sushi out of his container and into his new tank.  He loves it.  Sushi swims up and down and hides in the little sea anemone at the bottom of the tank.  It is not a real anemone but a fake one.

Here is a little video of Sushi swimming around his new home.  I think he is very handsome with his brilliant aqua blue colors.

So welcome Sushi...I hope you will swim around a long time in the tank on Grandma-ma's work shelf.

Happy Birthday Kaitlyn and Lili

 This is a very special week for two of my raviolis...both Kaitlyn and Lili are celebrating birthdays this week.  Oh how I wish I could magically appear at your houses with hugs and kisses and cake to celebrate your special day.  Since I can't be there to shower you with love I will dedicate today's post to you with fun birthday cakes for you.

I have shared this photo of this cake before...I like the angles to it and the pretty jewels that dangle around it.  I hope you also have a topsy turvy birthday.

 

Kaitlyn is the original little princess and so she would be right at home with this princess birthday cake.  I can see you in a pretty princess gown and crown twirling with these Disney princesses at the top of your castle cake.

Lili is our gymnastic star. She works hard to do crazy acrobatic move on all kinds of equipment  She needs a gymnastic birthday cake, don't you agree?

 This cake is because Grandma-ma likes it.  hahahaha.  You know how much I love the sea and this pretty cake makes me want to jump into the ocean with a big slice of this cake.  Don't forget to cut me a piece with the coral on it.

  

 Here is another pretty gymnastic cake.  I like the way the baker put stars and confetti twirls all around it.

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Another pretty princess cake with a Cinderella slipper, a magic wand and a Sleeping Beauty pillow and crown.  All in Kaitlyn's favorite color...pink.

Have a wonderful birthday week my raviolis and sending you lots of love and kisses.  Grandma-ma