Today was cake day!  The birthday boy was my neighbors Pete and Kelly’s son Chase, he turned 1 today! Kelly picked out a bear cake, and it was the same bear I made for Carsten’s first birthday.  So, I suggested that we also have a mini bear, the same cake only teeeeeny tiny, for … More A Beary Happy Birthday

  Hello my people. What a beautiful day it is here today.  Sunny and in the seventies… just perfect if you ignore the fact that it is in the high 40’s or low 50’s when you wake up!  Sheesh!  Where did summer go? Tonight is Freshman Orientation Part 2.  We already had part one, where … More Talkative Tuesday

  Margaritas with Jesus! And 10 other things! Aug 26, ’09 6:55 PM for Mel ‘s network 1) Michelle sent me some Jesus pencil toppers a few weeks ago.  Since I don’t use pencils, I found a new use for them.  I don’t think Jesus would mind, do you?  He liked wine, that’s not that … More Margaritas with Jesus!

*I posted this on August 14th, 2007.  I am re-posting today…. I guess as a way to honor her memory.   I am doing better two years later.  I don’t cry all day now…. I still miss her.  I still hear her voice in my head.  I still wish she was here… I still sometimes forget … More August 14th

My parents have a camper that they keep at a small lake, just a few minutes away from their house.  We have been there almost everyday, since it is hotter than the fires of hell here!  TRIPLE DIGITS PEOPLE!! One of the first days we went Cody was taking pictures and my Mom decided a … More Swimming at the lake

  Carsten: What year were you born? Me: 1975 Carsten: WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAA!!!! THAT is OOOOOOOLD!!!!! Hahaha > > > She keeps laughing until she looks at me and I give her a look like this: O__o   >> > Carsten: Or NOT?

The Kansas Blog Brain Dump Jul 12, ’09 9:50 PM for Mel ‘s contacts We made it to Kansas!  We did most the drive on Friday and then stayed overnight in Kansas City and drove the rest of the way Saturday.  It was a good idea to split the drive up.  I didn’t get nearly as … More The Kansas Blog Brain Dump

  It’s strange….. Jul 8, ’09 6:45 PM for Mel ‘s network ….. to have co-workers again. After being out of the workforce for nine years (omg!) except for brief stints in other volunteer organizations where I have had very few co-workers, it is very weird for me to work with 20 or more people every … More It is strange…

  Long time, no me. Jul 7, ’09 8:45 PM for Mel ‘s network Hello my peoples.  *Confession #1, I suck at blogging lately.  Going forward, I do solemnly swear to do better.  And by better I mean more than one blog a month.  Hold on to your chairs, I may even attempt ONE BLOG … More Long time…. no me.

A THINGER! Jun 12, ’09 8:59 PM for everyone A meme survey thinger mabobber!  Weeeeeeee! 1. Where is your cell phone? Right next to me, where he belongs. 2. My favorite place to eat? TJ Hooligans 3. Your hair? straight and FAB-U-LOOOOUS!!! 4. Your mother? Is visiting me next week! 5. Your father? Is visiting me … More