Family Pics

Okay, it's high time I showed you peoples some pics, right?

Amber (7) Easter, Last Year



Alexia (4) 2 Months Ago



Me & Alex (July, Last Year)

Happy Hours

Wow. Why is it I can't seem to just enjoy happy hour? Somehow, happy hour always turns into happy hourS, and I wind up stumbling in the door anywhere from 10 - 12 at night. That's 6 - 8 very happy hours, when drinking begins at 4. Seriously though, most of the time I don't really enjoy drinking but somehow when I go out with my co-workers I wind up doing this every time. At least I didn't smoke! The bar we went to is a very smokey bar, and I was tempted. Heck, someone even left a pack of Marlboro Lights (my brand) on our table. I looked at them ... I picked up the pack and looked inside, even. But I did NOT smoke. I'm so very proud of myself, even if I did have way too much to drink.

I didn't do much Saturday. Alex's friend and his wife came over for dinner. Dinner turned out well -- bacon, eggs, and biscuits and gravy -- you can't really beat that! And then we played cards.

Sunday I skipped the mother in laws! I know, I'm a terrible person. I wasn't feeling real well (I had a tummy ache) and I was extra tired because of daylight savings time. I have a hard enough time making it to a local church service, let alone driving an hour to make it to service. So I got the girls ready and sent them with the hubby, and I slept. Later my father-in-law showed up to drop of a birthday card with a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. My hubby had given me one too, so I got ready and went book shopping. It's been about a year since I picked out books for myself. I came home with the beginning of the Xanth series by Pier Anthony and the complete set of Jane Austin novels. I'm pleased, those will keep me busy for a while.

I will leave you with a picture. We were taking a picture of the cat, when Alexia (my 4 year old) snatched up the cat real quick, and says "Take a picture of ME with the cat!" ... I love the glowing eyes:

Friday Fill-Ins

I saw this on Mamaflo's blog today and thought I'd give it a try. It's called "Friday Fill-Ins." A partial sentence is given, and you fill in the blank. Here goes!




1. Ahhhh, it's so nice to smell nice, instead of smelling like smoke.
2. One of my favorite things on my desk or bureau is my Ipod Nano.
3. Japanese Cherry Blossom makes a gorgeous bonsai.
4. My bed is my favorite place to sit and read.
5. Brocolli and cheese is delicious!
6. I love to watch great dancing in movies.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to happy hour, tomorrow my plans include entertaining friends and Sunday, I want to relax, but instead I have to visit my mother-in-law!