#sherrivoxing

   Easter festivities had died down, and Natalie was currently gnawing on big chocolate bunny from her Uncle Coby. A menace to bunnies made of chocolate everywhere, he couldn’t help but laugh when lips curled up on either side of the disappearing ears. “Just wait for Halloween, Tals,” he teased, “we’re gonna be in so much trouble.” 

   Lifting his sweets-loving child in his arms at a familiar knock on the door, he set the candy down which threatened to get a tantrum from the two-year-old before he reminded her, “who’s at the door, Talie? Remember?” The eyes lighting up instantly was his answer, Mama beat candy every time. As he opened the door, Natalie hollered out their greeting happily, “Mama!” Even if Easter cleanup and tracking down missing eggs weren’t anyone’s definition of fun, he’d take any excuse he could get for moments like this.

"Gather 'round, my fellow Tulsans and mighty Greasers!"

   Rodney knew how to project his voice, from as far back as he can remember, he loved attention and being the center of it. Being shy or nervous in front of a crowd was as foreign to him as the French language. He didn't know it. Nor did he really know much tact. The moment he got the challenge, there was no inner turmoil of what to say or how to do it publicly. It was just 'when the hell do I get to do this?'

   "Shout out to Little Wilson for the nomination, yes, it's now my turn for this 'Nice Thoughts Challenge.' Apparently they are limiting it to only five, so that's a bit unfortunate. Here we go, motherfuckers!" He leaped up on a picnic table that may or may not have actually been sturdy enough to hold him. "Number 1, Imma damn fine leader, birthright or not, the natural ability is jus' there. Number 2, beat me down an' I'm gonna come back stronger. It's a fact, I learn from mistakes an' I ain't gonna repeat 'em. Number 3, I gotta admit, that being 'round me is a wicked time for all involved. I know how to entertain. Number 4, Car will speak for this, despite appearances, I'm a pretty thoughtful boyfriend, now fiance. I'm a damn good one of those too. Number 5, and definitely not th' least, is you lot. Th' best part o' me will always be my Greasers and my Wolf Pack. Each o' ya are my favorite part of who I am, you are a piece of my own heart. " From a celebration of himself to a sincere declaration of his love for these people, he finished on a slightly softer note. "I love all of ya."

   Standing tall, he shouted, "that's it! Five things I love about myself, and I could keep going, but instead I'm gonna pick some shits to do this now. The one who keeps my ego in check, love of my life: Carmen Welch. Your turn, baby. I want all of th' Wolf Pack to do this, so if you ain't been nominated yet, consider yourselves nominated. I think that's only the Voxing siblings and Mama left, but the rest of ya better get to doin' this challenge now."

Love is in the air, must be that Valentine's mojo. So as the leader's bloods are bubbling with the anticipation of a coming war, their teams are falling victim to teenage hormones. 

A source close to the vine reported that Gwen Tanner's car was parked outside, of all places, the Jacobsen home. Before you try to make excuses for innocent reasons for the visit, let me tell you that the clock was striking 2 a.m. and she didn't leave until the following morning. Purity becomes quite underrated when ladies find themselves under the Castello Jacobsen spell. Suppose Sherri Voxing suspicions were dead on? A woman's intuition should never be underestimated, dudes.

Apparently, Ricky Jacobs is not one to heed advice because he and Odette Wilson were caught sucking face (yes, for those keeping score, this is the second time.) I hear she's his girl now. Match made in cooking heaven or secret hell? I have my bets, go make yours.

Keep your calendars marked, clocks are ticking away for Dodger Bear's birth. A little digging got me a date, are you free on February 27th? 

Don't forget those Valentine's confessions. Want to tell a long lost crush how you feel? Want to humiliate an ex? I'm taking it all from the romantic to the bitter. Let's make for a wicked Valentine's Day, shall we?

Stay Fab!

Some of his favorite moments were the reunions with his daughter. In such a short time, their bond was stronger than he'd ever experienced before, and this sweet little girl was his entire world. As he was let into the house and caught sight of her and she of him, they both came alive while her arms outstretched for daddy. "Talie!" He exclaimed with vibrant enthusiasm as he reached down and picked up his angel. With a light, short toss in the air, her giggle filled the air with its brilliant force as he caught her and pulled her back into him. Her little legs wrapped around him as he turned to her mother for the hard part. It was his weekend, which meant Sherri had a few nights without her. He knew how that felt, and he wished they had a better solution so neither had to part with Natalie this way.