My brother ended a 7 year stint in the Navy in January of this year.  I wish that I could say that prior to having my brother in the navy I always swelled with pride over our country, but that'd be a bit of an exaggeration.  I love our country, and I am so thankful for the freedoms that we have, but I tell you what....until I stood on the docks of a Virginia naval base and … [Read more...]

I bought a new purse last week before I went to Haven.  My old one was getting sort of raggedy looking, and when I found the perfect platinum colored new purse for just $20, it was a no-brainer. I don't know if you're one of those people who switch purses to go with your outfit or what, but I personally do NOT fall into that category.  So...I have to periodically clean out my … [Read more...]

Well friends, it took about 4 times as long as we thought to finish our laundry room re-do, but it's pretty much done now.  (Well except for where the plumber cut the sink hole in the counter too large and we had to order a new counter top.  Still waiting on that, but such is life.) I have been dreaming up this laundry room for YEARS, and I'm happy to say that it both … [Read more...]

Summer is here and that means that I have both of my kids at home...all day...every day.  I have to admit that I kinda forgot what that looks like. Last week my hubs was gone to a work conference in Orlando from Sunday morning thru Friday.  My kids were insane the entire week! INSANE! I took them to my parents house for a couple of days thinking the change of scenery would … [Read more...]

I went to a goat farm with a friend yesterday.  She was on milking duty (the goats are shared between a few families) and we'd been wanting to hang out, so she invited us to join her and her kids. My boys LOVED it.  Made me want to have lots of land and maybe even a couple of goats, or chickens. This farm had alpacas also. Alpacas are kind of rude.  They basically hock … [Read more...]

In Spanish, the word "Luchador" means "fighter."  Technically it refers to "free fighting" or "free wrestling" and is a pretty big deal in Mexico. I think it's pretty much the Mexican version of WWF. The Luchadors wear masks to cover their faces.  Apparently, sometimes the loser of a match has to remove his mask...exposing him for the mere man beneath.  Seems to be some form … [Read more...]

I had a really mature moment yesterday.  So mature in fact, that I thought I'd share with all of you equally mature people out there who also happen to be raising our future generation. Let me set the scene. Birthday party at the Children's Museum.  We arrived late and thus playtime was cut in half.  Loads of sugar and blue icing....everywhere.  Not enough time, so... … [Read more...]

So, while I wouldn't in a million years choose to have the procedure I've done TWICE in the past week, you have to admit that any time there's anesthesia or pain medication involved, there is a chance for ridiculousness. Yesterday was no exception. First, Mike and the other nurse anesthetist (whose name I can't remember,) came in to give me something to "help me relax and … [Read more...]