A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A PINK MAMMA MIA SHIRT

On a recent Pink Saturday post (HERE) , I shared how my friend Bonnie and I had just found the perfect Pink T-shirts ---after having seen Mamma Mia on the day of its opening.

I love that shirt and I wear it often and PROUDLY!!  I thought you might find it interesting to see how it was put to use in one short week!  As you will see this shirt was worth EVERY penny I spent on it!!   Shhhhh.......that's a secret between you and me.  The money part, that is.  You see I told my husband they were handing them out to the first fifty people who bought tickets to see the movie---and he believed that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, I vacuumed in my Pink Mamma Mia shirt!  Of course, ABBA tunes were going full blast--I believe "Dancin Queen" is what I was movin' to in this shot!  Move over Meryl Streep!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Sunday, Izzie and I took a walk in the drizzle--I was wearing my Pink Mamma Mia shirt.  Note the lovely Pink Flip-flops--what an outfit.  Izzie is sporting her Pink leash, of course.  We are a vision of Pinkness---yes, Pinkness in the rain!

 

On Monday night, I wore my Pink Mamma Mia shirt to "strength class". 

 Stephanie is our instructor (left in RED!!)  To the right (your right--my left) is Mary.  Deb (far right) is hoisting the big weights.  I usually use the 20 lb. weights, but I didn't want Mary and Deb to feel badly about that so I picked up the really light ones that night.  We were doing something Tri-ceppy.

Dewey wanted you ALL to know he took the above picture--he is a professional photographer and he wants the credit for capturing the essence of that moment.  You did a good job, Dewey!

 

Following "strength class" we have "step aerobics".  Allison is trying to cool me down after this class as she nearly killed us in one of her fast-paced workouts.  She is a whole lot younger than her students in this class---it doesn't phase her.  If we whine she just cranks the speed up even more.  We've all learned to keep our mouths shut and sweat! 

 

I wore my Pink Mamma Mia shirt to Pilates on Wednesday night.  John is our teacher in this class.  He's also a whole lot younger than most of the students. 

 Here I am balancing on my knees--well, my shins-- on top of the PINK exercise ball.  Many of the students (now keep in mind we're talking about the more "mature adult" here) are able to get out of the crouching position as you see I'm in and up to their knees. One can even STAND ON TOP OF THE BALL!  It is not natural!  It has taken me quite a while to do what you see.  If you look close enough, you can see the wild flapping movement of my hands.  I'm working very, very hard to keep from flipping off that baby and landing hard on the floor.  John says this helps work the "core"---I think he really has a job as a "circus act scout" and is hoping  old folks balancing on Pink balls would be a good act.  I don't think he's got a chance of selling that idea to his boss.

 

My Pink Mamma Mia shirt and I visited Sherry on Wednesday for a teeny, tiny little "hi-lite".  I know you probably thought I had naturally blondish hair---I do---here and there.  Sherry makes it more "there".

I know Sherry was probably really pleased that I had washed that shirt before coming to visit her!

 

Here I am in my Pink Mamma Mia shirt on Thursday---celebrating the day of my birth! 

My daughter had given me the lovely roses to which she had the florist add a PINK bow!  (Are you  smiling yet, Beverly?) 

I gave myself a little treat from a wonderful pastry shop here in Independence, Mo..  It is called the Pastry Goddess and it is amazing.  I decided I needed a Key Lime Tart to help ease the pain of this day----of course, a candle was in order (only one as we didn't want to burn down the house!)

On Friday, I packed that Pink Mamma Mia shirt along with my Pink Flip-flops and a map.  Bonnie and I are about to head out on a "road trip". . . . . . .  On I-70. . . . . Going East. 

We're not real sure about all the spots we're going to hit, but that part doesn't matter.  We're just leaving.  We're "gettin out of Dodge".  We're gonna escape----skedaddle--- boogie----we're outta here.

Wouldn't ya know it!!! 

 Just as I was giddy with excitement about blowing this joint "you know who" shows up with his little bag packed.

THE STONE RABBIT announced he wanted to head  East with Bonnie and me.

That request put me in an awkward position-----after all, Bonnie was driving and I just didn't know what she thought about this little "tag along".

I told THE STONE RABBIT that I would love for him to come, but I needed him at the house to help my husband watch Izzie (the grand dog) and cats Frankie and Twiggy.

He's such a good little buddy.  He didn't fuss at all.  I told him we'd go on our own little Road Trip some day and he was fine with that.

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I had to publish this post on Friday because Bonnie is piling our suitcases in the car as I type. 

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On Saturday, be certain you visit Beverly at HOW SWEET THE SOUND, for a complete list of all the Pink Saturday bloggers.  I will hit the computer as soon as we return and visit the blogs myself!!!!

 

Find your pink and wear it!!!!

 

DANA

Comments

[Jeanne]

Dana, where do you come up with such fun ideas? Are you sure you don't have a paid idea man writing your scripts? Smile. All kidding aside, I love your pink post. I hope your dh doesn't read your comments. I always say, and this a fact, "never tell your husband anything he doesn't need to know".

Have fun this weekend and for heaven sakes, stay out of trouble. smile!!!

Next summer is a date. Fun, fun, fun!

Jeanne

[Kim V]

Oh my goodness! You are one busy lady! Love it when you get your money's (I am a bad speller I think) worth out of something you love! I bet you 2 have a wonderful time on your getaway! I will be anxiously awaiting your new adventure posting! I am sure The Stone Rabbit will be anxiously waiting your return!
Have fun!
Hugs!
Kim

[Tracie~My Petite Maison]

Happy Friday Dana!
...and Happy Belated Birthday darling~
You always make me laugh, this is such a happy place.
Go East, Young Girls and have a blast!
Glad to hear you washed that shirt too - it sure does get around ;)
Can't wait to hear about your adventures when you get back - love those flip flops, so girly girl precious.
xo~Tracie

[ceekay]

Love it!

[Jill]

Dana,

I didn't know it was your BIRTHDAY! You little sneak, not telling anyone.
LEO, right? Fire sign!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! What better way to celebrate, but to escape on a road trip with Bonnie.

Well, I bet you and Bonnie had a great time. I look forward to seeing your stuff.
Stone Rabbit looks so cute with his little pink bandana!

Jil xoo

[Darlene]

Happy, happy belated Birthday!!! Looks like that pink Mamma Mia shirt is well loved!! Hope you have a fun filled trip.

[Connie]

And they say I'm funny?!?!?! Nuuuuuuuu, my stone(D) chick, YOU are funnyyyyyyyy!! I was laughing at the spot where you were talking about the "exercise" class so hard I almost busted outta my bra!! Bra?!?!?! I forget.....I don't wear one....well, ya know what I mean, chickee bean! You are just tooooooo cute for "PINK" words, mama mia chick!!!!
Smoochies through the tears,
Connie

[Tracy]

HI, Dana! I love your pink a day early...and you look sooo sweet in that shirt!! We have yet to see the film. Happy Birthday too! Have a wonderful trip! So glad you got to stop by and see me at my place before you left. I look forward to coming back to see you, and The Stone Rabbit ;o) Have fun...((HUGS))

[Alexandra]

Dana, you are TOO COOL!! :) And I love the little pink nap sack on the back of your stone rabbit. ;-)

[Pat]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA!!!!!

Now I know how you stay so slim! Good for you!

This was a fun pink post as always! You have the best imagination.

Have wonderful trip, and I have a tag waiting for you on my blog when you get back...lol! Only if you want to do it of course!

Hugs, Pat

[Beverly]

Happy Birthday to my fellow Leo. I didn't realize our birthdays were so close.

You and Bonnie haven't done something bad, and now you're running from the law - have you?!!! I know you girls love having fun. I can't wait to read about your latest exploits.

You were so industrious and hard-working in your pink shirt. Maybe we all need one.

The Stone Rabbit can always call and chat with Theodore if he gets lonely.

[Cathy Santarsiero]

Hurray for Leo birthdays! Mine was Aug. 1st. Have a great road trip you little wild woman in pink! -Cat ^..^

[Kathy]

What a great post, Dana! Loved the pics and the shirt is so cute. Happy birthday to Dana!!
Kathy at Mimi's Garden

[Picket]

Oh this was hilarious girl! I loved this and Happy belated birthday to you..you had me smiling ear to ear during the whole post! lol Have a great road trip!

[Abuela Beauty]

Happy Birthday!!
I love that Mamma Mia shirt!!!
Great post!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Besitos from Argentina!
Silvia

[sharron]

love that shirt and all of the fun you are having with it!!! have a wonderful trip!!!

[Dawn]

You certainly did get your money's worth! What a fun post. I'm tired just watching all the work you did this week. Oh, and Happy Belated birthday! Enjoy your trip. I'm sure the Stone Rabbit will be just fine at home.

Happy Pink Saturday!

take care,
Dawn

[Marina Capano]

Hi! you are so fun! I love your post! ;)
visit me anytime
enjoy pink, think pink...

[Rhonda]

You always delight us on Saturdays with your creative, whimsical posts! Happy Birthday! ...and I hope you enjoy your trip! ...save a piece of the key lime tart for me, will you please! Ummm! My favorite! :) ~Rhonda

[bj]

Hi, friend..I'm bj and so pleased to meet you.
Your shirt is great and your posting is just precious. I sure will be back and i hope you'll come see me when you get home from THE road trip!
hugs, bj

[Sue]

What a great post! You are definitely the dancin' PINK queen with a delightful sense of humor and healthy dose of creativity to boot. I'm still smilin'....

[Pat]

Hi Dana
I know by now you are over on my side of the state, but I just wanted to come by and welcome you to our town! There is a car show going on, so part of Main is closed.

Dear old J is judging the show. He's the grey haired guy in a grey Nautica tee shirt and denim shorts. He'll have a camera, cause it's too hot for moi to photograph a car show!!

Enjoy your trip east!
Pat

[g]

gosh, you look like you're having so much fun! And it's your birthday, too!!! Happy birthday!!

Enjoy your road trip (love the scrabble tiles!)

[Michelle]

I love your post on Pink Saturday. I have been checking your blog for while, and am just now getting around to leaving a comment. I especially love the "stone rabbit". He is so adorable. Being the "Mad Red Hare", I have a special place in my heart for all rabbits.

[Holly]

Haha your posts always crack me up!!! I just love the shirt, and I LOVE the movie! I have seen it twice so far and bought the soundtrack.. sooooo good!!! :) xo!

[Lynn @ theVintageNest]

Girl, you are a riot! Always so much fun to read your post and see what the stone rabbit is up to.

[Debbie]

You are so pretty in pink!

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Whew! I need to go take a nap after reading your post. If I was half as busy as you maybe I'd fit into my favorite pink t-shirt too! Have a wonderful pink trip!!

[Margie]

Hubby and I just got done laughing at your post! tee hee hee! He pulls up a chair beside me and laughs with me! He even reminded me that he didn't get to see the pink flip-flop post last week, so I had to go back and show him that one! Thank you for starting our Saturdays out with a good giggle! (We're thinking of starting a Stone Rabbit Fan Club!)

[Rechelle]

Dana! Another great post, as usual. I hope you enjoy your roadtrip. Be safe, have fun...
See you when you return!

[Rechelle]

Dana! Another great post, as usual. I hope you enjoy your roadtrip. Be safe, have fun...
See you when you return!

[karen]

Your post is hysterical and so adorable. I usually put something I buy in the closet for a bit, then when my husband says "Is that new?" I say Oh, no it's been in the closet for a while! I painted a rabbit for Pink Saturday, I love Rabbits and Mr. Stone Rabbit looks like a charmer. Karen

[Joy]

Dana, you continue to outdo yourself every week. You have raised the bar so high on super-fun posts that I'm becoming very high-maintenance to entertain. ;o)

[Cami @ Heart-Shaped Rock Cottage]

You exude FUN out of every pore! You should give how to live your life lessons. And I'll soooo keep your secret!

[Pennie]

Happy Birthday! Great pink post, I can't wait to go see Mamma Mia.

Take Care, Pennie

[Dena]

Oh my goodness Dana, you always put a smile on my face :) Happy Birthday sweet friend.

Hugs,
Dena

[[email protected]]

What a fun post!!!

[Maryjane]

Oh Dana, you are sooooo much fun! Love another Pink Saturday post from you! Happy Birthday and have fun!

Hugs,
Maryjane

[ellen b]

Dana! A very happy birthday to you and I hope your road trip is as good as your posts! Have fun...

[ellen b]

Dana! A very happy birthday to you and I hope your road trip is as good as your posts! Have fun...

[heididevlin]

Hi Dana, You are off enjoying your "get-away", but i had to write to let you know how cute your post was!!! I always look forward to them!...Heidi XO

[Alexandra]

Hi Dana!!!! :)
*hugs*

[Nikki~ The Scarlett Rose Garden]

Happy Birthday! You're a hoot as always. Loved the hobo hankie for the stone rabbit!!!
Nikki

[Wonders Never Cease]

You are so much fun! I hope your birthday was full of treats and happiness!
Love, Becky

[Wonders Never Cease]

You are so much fun! I hope your birthday was full of treats and happiness!
Love, Becky

[Nancy @ My Crafty Little Page]

Happy Birthday, Dana Louise. I hope you and Thelma had one rockin fabulous road trip! Love that pink shirt.:)Nancy

[Kat]

What a cute post with so many cute photos. I don't blame your sweet stone bunny for wanting to tag along...I'd want to go too. Can't wait to see where you went.

Hugs!
Kat

[Ddeborah]

This has got to be the cutest Pink post I've seen yet!

I saw Mama Mia yesterday and I loved it. I went straight to Target and bought the CD and now I am dancing around the house, too! I don't have a pink Mama Mia shirt though.

A delightful post!
Deborah

[Sandra Evertson]

Love the Mama Mia tee!
Sandra

[Patti]

Happy Birthday Dana! Reading your post is pure FUN! I love just scrolling down to see what is going to HAPPEN! I love your shirt - and girl... you exercise A LOT! Have fun on your trip!

[Jillian]

LOL! Your pink ensemble is fab!

Have a wonderful road trip! I love the Stone Rabbit's pink "bag."

[Debbie]

Thanks for making me smile! I love the diary of a pink t-shirt. Isn't it great how blogging helps us enjoy the little things - such as flip-flops and t-shirts. It is the small thigs which are important. Happy Birthday, Happy Road trip.

[rhoda]

What an imagination you have, Dana! I heard you got to meet Pat's hubby in MO. How fun!

Love those pink flip-flops!

Rhoda

[Elizabeth]

I found your blog via Thinkin' of Home's blogroll! What a great idea for Pink Saturday! Your writing style is very fun and easy to read!

[ceekay]

Thanks for stopping by. I was just telling my friend Ro about your blog. I told her I check you all the time because you bring a smile to me! That rabbit just makes my day!

[Jeanne]

Hey Dana, Happy Birthday. A little late but well meant. Be safe coming home.

Love ya Jeanne

[Anne Fannie]

Hi Dana, you are one funny girl! What a great post. Love those pink sandals to match your pink Mama Mia shirt! Hope you had a great birthday and have a fun roadtrip!
Love, Ann

[Susan M Hickam]

Dana I love your pink Saturday posts! That little stone rabbit is sure an understanding fellow. I think I would have insisted on you taking me with you. I hope your have tons of fun. Susan

[Sue]

You are just too much fun! I love that! And I am late but please accept my warmest wishes for a great birthday! I hope this year brings you all sorts of joys and many smiles!
Love that shirt!!

Love,
Sue