Pausing from entering JV's to post. I can't believe I forgot to do a birthday posting! Ah well, it was a very nice day despite it being the day we returned to work from a nice winter break. I had a conference call from two crazy-assed friends who had me laughing. That was a sweet... Continue Reading →
New Years Resolutions
Yes, its corny, but these have been very important to me over the years. It really mentally comes together for me this time of year since my birthday is just 3 days away, so I start anew in a couple of ways. These are in no particular order:1. Be personally fiscally responsible. In other words... Continue Reading →
The Promise Ring
Here it is. The picture does not really do it justice since it is so hard to get the proper focus. It really really sparkles in the sun! He has wonderful taste in jewelry for sure. Christmas Day was very nice. DS2 was up early..said he woke up at 6:00 and tried to sleep more,... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas Eve!
It's 11:30pm. DS2 has returned home after spending Christmas Eve with his Swedish family. He got home early this year! Ex2 has not returned him until after midnight some years. I love the warm glow from the lights both inside at out. The house is clean, the tree is full of wrapped gifts. It's the... Continue Reading →
1st annual Cafe gift exchange
Here is my gift from the Cheers and Jeers Cafe Secret Santa gift exchange. Lizbob drew this herself. Isn't it stunning? I swear I can feel his jaw line! Oh, yes he is of course Bob the horse! What fun we had tonight. I barely made it in time. I left my desk at 4:45... Continue Reading →
December reminder to readers (and me!)
For all the love and peace and joy that is supposedly spread with our greetings and cards and gifts this month, there is a monster also lurking underneath. The December Grumpies. Now, I really don't notice it as much in real life for some reason. However, after 10 years with the August moms, and now... Continue Reading →
Not an engagement ring!
Just a quick note - SP assured me it is not an engagement ring yet (phew), but he said it is an "even more serious promise ring" than the first diamond ring is. Gosh he makes me laugh!! So this is one of those, I promise you now that someday you will get an engagement... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 