Mother's Day Doom

I'm going to be totally honest here......I DREAD Mother's Day. I usually get pretty down in the dumps each and every year that it rolls around. I guess it's just that simple fact that I'm not technically a mom, and, well......I'm jelous!!!! Although last year our girlie gave me a card and a plant to put in my garden ( it was the first year that I was officially her step-mom) and let me tell you...it melted my heart!!! What a sweet, amazing little girl to think of me on that day...I love her so!!!! So...why do I still get this way??? Is it normal???? Am I being dramatic????? (probably!!!). I should be so thankful for this little girl being in my life and looking at me as her "other mother". I couldn't ask for better, and you know what??? I think this year I will try my very best to appreciate and be happy on this day!!! I really do have a great life (with or without any children of my own!!) And by the way......the plant came back this year!!!!! If we move, I will be digging it up and bringing it with me!! It's worth more to me than gold!!!                                                     

                                                                                       

In the Dark

   Yesterday was a C-R-A-Z-Y day for weather!!! The wind was soooooo strong that many trees (BIG ones) were down, roofs torn off and even a death in my hometown...very scary!!! I was actually nervous to go out in it and the weather people were advising everyone to stay in if possible. Well....I had my appt. with the surgeon yesterday, and I HAD to go. Let me tell you....I almost got blown onto the street into the path of an oncoming car...kinda scary when you don't have any control!!!! Anywho....I made it to my appt. and guess what????? He said it was a sprain, that my knees also hyper-extend (which of course, I already knew) and that I don't need any surgery!!! WOOHOO!!!!! I'm sooooo glad that I came through that appt. with flying colors!!!!


     So when I got to work yesterday, the power was off (as was it at our house as well). There is a generator there, but still...it's pretty dim and hard to see!!! So we did our best with what little light we had...but the best part?? We got to go home early!! YAY!!!! But I still didn't have any power at home, and I thought  "what the heck am I going to do till the Hubs gets home???" Well....I soaked in a nice, warm bath, by candle light, and then I lounged in my bed and read my book!!! It was GREAT!!!! I guess the power outage was a blessing in disguise b/c I got to have a little me time.....peaceful me time!!!! See???? Everything DOES happen for a reason!!!

Back to work Blahs!!!

      It's official....I'm back to work!! (as of yesterday that is.). I am lucky enough that I'm only working 3 mins. from home AND I'm working with my mom!! This is a good thing since we have fun at work this way!! I still wish I was at home though...I like having organization, cooking meals etc......oh well, tis' life!!
     It is sooooooo windy here today!! I'm almost expecting to see a tornado touch down!! Our big garbage bin got blown over and ripped apart in the night, but I told the Hubs to leave it until all this wind dies down or else he'll probably just get hurt. Gotta love this wacky weather!!
     Do you ever have those days where you feel like your body just isn't your own??? I feel like that today...like I just don't have any control over what it want's to do. I feel gross, heavy, full???...I don't know, maybe it's just hormones that are making me feel gross...I just hope they can straighten themselves out soon before I lose my mind!!
      We're taking another look at that house today.....fingers are still crossed on this one too!!! I won't be going as I have a doc. appt for my knee, but the Hubs and my dad are going to do a double check!!! The suspence is killing me!! lol!! I guess if it's meant to be then we'll get it!!!
     Hope you all have a terrific day today!! Be careful out in this wind as I just saw some tree branches fly by! It would be a good day..a REALLY good day to stay home!! :)

"Ten on Tuesday"

      O.k....this may be a hard Ten on Tuesday, but here we go!!
   1.   I'm STILL suffering from these damn "baby blues"!!! I hate feeling this way, ya know, bitter, angry, sad.....jelous!!! I really need to find a way to overcome these feelings and get on with life. I will never have children of my own, and that's that!!!
   2.   As I said yesterday, we found a house that we like that comes with lot's of property!! It needs to be all re-done inside, but that's a good thing, then we can do it exactly how we want!! Still waiting on that phonecall about some info. we needed first!!
   3.   I'm feeling really fat. Yeah, I know..we all have those days, but I'm starting to hate looking in the mirror or having pictures taken. I'm on meds. that are making me gain weight at a rapid speed and since my knee was screwed up, I haven't been able to exercise. SO BUMMED!!!! Hoping this will change soon!!
   4.   In regards to the knee thing, I'm off to the doctors yet again today to get the O.K. to go back to work!! (BOOOOOOOO!!!!!). It's kind of dpressing to think about since I do love being at home so much, but I guess I need to get back into some kind of routine, and hopefully start doing some exercise again!!
   5.     I miss our girlie!! I can never say this to much!! I can't even imagine how hard it is for the Hubs not being able to raise his little girl. Things happen, I know, but he's a good dad and I wish with all my heart that he could have more time with her!!(me too, of course!!). Oh well...we just have to try and make the best of the little time that we do get to spend together!!
   6.   I don't think I can take anymore rainy, grey, dull days!!! It's like that today and is supposed to be this way for at least another 2 days!!! UGH!!! I really may have to go to the tanning bed just to make myself feel better!! (after the docs. though or else I will NEVER hear the end of it!!)
   7.   I really need to start drinking more water. I hate drinking it, but since we got one of those water coolers, it's not quite as bad!! I just hate making all those trips back and forth to the bathroom all day...especially at work!! But, it's good for you and your skin, so I guess I better go fill my bottle up and get started!!
   8.   It's about a week and a half till our first wedding anniversary and I STILL haven't thought of a thing to get the Hubs. Maybe we will just have to go for dinner or something....I don't know!! He's a guy....they aren't like us girls who love diamonds and flowers!!! I'll have to get him a new tool or something!!
   9.   My crafting has been on hold since before Easter when I made all that stuff...it's like my brain doesn't want to work and I just can't come up with any thing good!!! EEK!! That's so not like me and it's very frustrating!! I need to make some Mother's Day cards and I just can't come up with anything I like!! I hate when this happens.....I've just got to ride it out till another idea pops into this head of mine!!
   10.   I'm heading out soon to pick up my knee X-rays...whoopee!!! I have no idea what a "normal" knee should look like, but I'm going to take a peek anyways to see if I can see anything abnormal!! I go to the surgeon this Thursday, which I'm now thinking is a waste fo time, but who knows, maybe there really is something going on in there!! I'll let ya know!!

"Memorable Monday"

      Well, it's raining out again!!! No big surprise there!! It's Monday again...my least favourtie day of the week...but today's been pretty good so far!! We went and looked at house...it needs the inside re-done, but we love a project, and it has our dream yard!! We are just waiting for some info on a few things and then we will decide if we want to put an offer in!! I don't want to get to excited, but we both really liked what we saw, so fingers crossed!!
     The Hubs and I went out and had a nice lunch together today...something we don't get to do to often, so that was nice! It was like a mini-date!! We should do that more often!!
     I also picked up two really cute pairs of ballet flats!! The are SO comfy, yet super cute!! I took a pic. to share with you cuz they are just awesome!! Did I mention that I got both pairs for $20???? That's a pretty good deal if ya ask me!!
      All in all, no complaints about this Monday.....but the day isn't over yet!! ;)

                                                                                         

Happy Easter to all my "peeps"!!

      Hope all you fellow "peeps" are having a fantastic Easter weekend!!! We had a great last couple of days spending time with our girlie...(2 days is just NEVER enough!!), and spending time with our families. I took ALOT of pictures, but I threw together a collage for you to have a peek!!! Hope you enjoy!!! (p.s.....I had to throw the one of our girlie from 3yrs ago and today!!! She's growing up!!!!)

                                                                                      

                                                                                     
                                                                                        

Hello long weekend!!!.....er..how long have I been off for?!?!

    The long (Easter) weekend is finally here and I couldn't be more thrilled!! I know, I know, I've already been off for over a week, but I'm just thrilled to be having some family time together!!! I'm even more thrilled that our girlie will be spending 2 nights here instead of just one!!! I (we) miss her immensly when she's not here, and I get really sad when we drop her off at home because I know that I'm going to be going home to a quiet house with no wet towels to pick up from random places, no dirty clothes on her floor.....(insert big sigh here)....I really like having some "motherly" duites once and awhile!!!! It's going to be a great fun, family-filled weekend!!!!
    Aside from that, I'm feeling really tired today! I got up extra early to take my little nephew to school, then went and got the fixings for the stew that I'm currently cooking, then had to go back out to get freezer bags (and a Lindor bunny for the Hubs for Easter...Ssshhh...it's a surprise!!) and some pop for our girlie....*yawn*, and I still have lot's that I want to get done!!! Whatever....the house is clean, laundry done, bedding washed and changed and meals are cooked!!! I may just have to have a little snooze later on!!!! We'll see.....I still have some crafting to do as well!!!! There just isn't enough time in the day for me!!!  I hope all you fellow bloggers have some plans for your Easter weekend and I hope to be reading about them on your Blogs!!! (with some pictures to go along of course!!)                                                                                           

                          From a few Easters ago!! My little bunny!! xo

Wordless Wednesday

                                                                                            

Ten on Tuesday

   I like this idea!!!  I found this on The life and Times of Kit Von D... looks like fun, so here we go!!
1. I been suffering from the "baby blues" quite a bit lately..that is, I'm blue because I can't have any and everyone around me can, and/or is!! Ugh!!! It sucks ass and I'm about ready to go and trade my body in for a new one!!! Let's just hope that this passes (not likely) and I can find some positive in the whole thing?!?!?!
2. Today is the first day that my knee is actually feeling better!!! (Give me a WHOOT WHOOT!!) I can actually walk half normal and not be exhausted going up and down the stairs!!! It's looking like maybe I won't need any surgery??!?? (fingers and toes crossed!!!)
3. Our one year anniversary is approaching quickly and I have no idea what to get the Hubs!! Any suggestions??? I was thinking a tattoo (he's is covered...sleeves and all...very sexy!!). Anyhow, this is new to me...what do you get for your first anniversary?? I'm stumped!!
4. I'm secretly enjoying being off work right now..(minus the using up of sick days..). It's nice to get some things done around the house, cook some actual meals and keep up with the dishes!! I keep telling the Hubs that it'd be better to be at work, but really?? being at home is very nice....even if I do have to keep sitting and propping the knee up!!
5. The Hubs and I have been out house-looking alot lately. We don't NEED to move...we just feel ready for a change!! I have to say that I'm so glad we both want the same things when it comes to a house!! One thing we both agree on is what I call a "harvest house". What is that you say???? Well, I LOVE the fall and I dream of a house that has lots of character, lots of origional wood, a very large property and a kitchen/dining room that I could have Thanksgiving dinner with both families with room to spare!!! We're still searching for our "harvest house".....I'll keep ya posted on that one!!
6. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO AWAY!!!!!!...We just called to find out which cabins were left at the place we go to every year....only 2!!! 2?!?!?!?! OMG!!!! We had better hurry up and pick one or this will be the first year that we won't be going, and well...I may very well cry if that happens!!
7. Is it wrong to want to hire a Molly Maid to clean my house???? I swear, if someone got me this as a gift, I would cherish them for the rest of my life!!! I'm sick of cleaning....and I love a clean house, but I don't wan't to spend my life doing these tedious things. Life is short, I should be out enjoying it!!
8.  The weather here has been pretty dark, dreary and wet for the past 3 days or so. I'm feeling desperate for sun...almost to the point where I was going to head to the nearest tanning bed just to get some!!! Is spring EVER going to get here?? I just hope we get some good weather for Easter weekend!!
9. I've really been wanting to re-arrange our girlies room, but the Hubs thinks that I should just leave it!! Would it be totally wrong if I just did it anyways?? I mean...I here, at home, bored....that 's a good enough reason, right??
10. O.K.....so this was my first 10 on Tuesday, and yeah, it might not be that interesting....but I've been home for over a week and truthfully??? Not much is going on over here right now!!! Maybe there'll be some more action by next Tuesday! (or not, since I'll still be home!! )

Memorable Monday...

      Well, I can't say that this has been the best of days.........I had another appt. with my doc. to take a look at my knee......looks like I'm going to be off for ANOTHER week!!! Ugh...there goes my sick days!!! I will also have to go and see an Orthopedic Surgeon and I'm really hoping that I won't require any surgery....I just don't have time for that!!!! On the bright side, I'm getting some stuff done around the house (slowly but surely) and I made an awesome fish lunch and an even better shepperds pie dinner!! Then I got a second wind (after I sat with my leg up for awhile) and made some Reece's chocolate chip cookies!!! The Hubs will love these!!! I'm sure it will be his snack when he gets home from work!!
      I also started making some super cute carrot candy holders for Easter. I thought that they'd be cute for our girlie to take to school and give to her friends!!! I really enjoy seeing her so happy,though she doesn't know that I made them yet!!!! Other than that, I've been resting lots and keeping this darn knee of mine elevated. Oh...and I'm trying very hard to get my hands on a sewing machine!!!!! There are so many things that I'm just so excited to make, I can hardly wait!!! the Hubs keeps telling me that he's going to get me one for our 1 year anniversary, but I told him that that's not very romantic!! :) I'd love him anyways if he got me one!!
     Hopefully next Monday will be a little bit better with some better memories other than knee pain and ice packs!!!!!

                                                                                

                                                                                        

Saturday "Highlights"..

       What crummy weather we are having today...rain, rain rain.....did I mention rain?!?! Oh well, it was a great day for me to go and get my hair done (and run into a friend at the salon) and rest this knee of mine, since I was forced to sit for almost 3 hrs!! My hair turned out awesome!! (picture to follow....maybe tomorrow!!). I went a little more blonde with some low-lights..mostly underneath!! Now I'll need to get some sun so that it sets off my new, lighter hair!!
    
      I also made a birthday card for my mom today! I had already made one but decided that I didn't quite like it enough to give it to my mom on her special day. So as soon as I got home from my hair appt. I got to work on making a new one...and I love it!! It's simple, yet feminine with a hint of spring!! I think she'll love and appreciate that I made it just for her!!
     Other than that, today seems like a good day to be lazy!! I am, however, making a very delicious dinner for the Hubs and I tonight!!! Alfredo with grilled veggies and chicken on top!! Mmmmmm....I know, you're jelous, right??? I am soooooo hungry and can't wait to dig in!! We may even have a special bevvy to go with it!! It's nice to have together time!!!! I guess that's one way to pass a rainy, dreary day!!! How do you spend your rainy, indoor days??!!

                                                                                    
                              My mom's homemade Birthday card!!!

                                                                                                          

Things I'm dreaming about....

      Lately I've been wanting dreaming about some things that I love!!!! I know that some most of them are pretty pricey and will probably never come through my front door, but a girl can dream, right??!! Actually, a few are achievable at getting, in fact the hair???? I have hair that long and will be going even blonder tomorrow...but I LOVE these curls and I bought a curling iron today that will hopefully help me achieve the look!! Gonna try it out this weekend....will let you know how that turns out!!!
      The ring??? Well, the Hubs tells me that he will get me one just like in the pic. to match my other ring....you see..my original band was only 10kt white gold (my engagement ring is 14kt.)...and unbeknownst to us 10kt white gold can actually turn a yellowish color!!!! This is caused by the chemical changes in your body. So now my band looks like a completly different color!! Anyhow, I really wanted one that matched my ring and this one would be perfect!!! Who knows...our 1 year anniversary is in a few weeks....maybe I'll be surprised???!!!
      These are just a few of the things that I would love to have one day....there are more, but I don't want to be to greedy......just these few would be fine!!

                                                                                         

Technical Difficulties...

      Anyone else having problems with the Template Designer?!?!? I can't get on it....my poor blog is sure going to look rough for awhile!!!! Anyone know how to center the header and get a picture in the frame???? I'm totally stumped!!!! H-E-L-P!!!!!!!

Spring is Sprouting....

    Here are a few pictures just to prove that Spring is really here!!! Hope it brightens your day!!

                                                                                        

The week so far......

     What a week this has been so far!!! Like I said before, I've been slacking on the "Memorable Mondays" thing lately, but this Monday was memorable in a wierd way......we woke up to find our truck had been broken into!!!! Now....they didn't rip through it or destroy it, and thankfully they didn't realize that the back seat lifts up because we had fishing rods, tools and some other things in there!!! But you know what they did take??????? The entire ashtray that had change in it!! (maybe like a whole $3.00?!?!?). Instead of pulling the part that's supposed to come out, they ripped the whole thing out and left us with a big, ugly hole!!! Now, it could have been ALOT worse...(did I mention they left the door open all night???? Thankfully the battery wasn't dead!!) but really??? Now the Hubs is out at the Junkyard digging a new ashtray out of a smashed up truck!!  That was the start of our week!!


     As also mentioned before, my knee is in ALOT of pain, the kind of pain that keeps me up all night and in tears all day, so yesterday I paid a visit to my Doc. (this is after 2 days of forcing myslef to go to work and walk on it for 8 hrs. each night..). Apparently it is badly bruised on the inside and nice and swollen on the outside..yuck!!! I was sent for X-rays to make sure that there's nothing serious going on in there....I'm off work till at least Tuesday of next week, and I'm to be on crutches for the next few days!!!!!! This S-T-I-N-K-S!!!!!!! All I want to be doing is exercising, and now?????? Going to have to wait awhile!!!!


     On the brighter side of things....I'm finally making it to the hairdressers on Saturday!!!! WooHoo!!! I put it off for way to long and I now have a crazy line where my highlights have grown out!!!! I can't wait to feel human again!!! I'm thinking about going even blonder...why not?! The nice weather is coming and it will feel (and look) great!!! I'm looking forward to a ME day...I may even stop at Starbucks on the way and grab myself a coffee!!

     
      Yeah...our week hasn't been the best so far, but I'm hoping that it will at least end on a good note!!! Things can always be worse, though at the time, it seems that they already are!! I'm just thankful that our truck was still in the driveway and that my knee hopefully won't require any surgery!!!

Re-vamping my blog

   I've decided that my blog page needs a new look, however....I'm still trying to figure out how to do some of these things that I want to do!!! I found a header that I like (as seen above), but I can't figure out how to center it and how to get a picture in the frame. I'm sure it's simple, but man am I losing my patience trying to figure it out!!!! I also can't seem to get into my Template set-up....VERY frustrating!!!! If anybody can help me figure these things out, I'd HUGELY appreciate it!!!!!! Otherwise, you may just have to bear with me....it could be awhile before I get it right!!! :)

Memorable Monday Fails and Broken Hearts

     Well, I obviously haven't been good at keeping up with my "Memorable Mondays"....call it laziness, to busy or just plain old tired, but I've failed!!! Yesterday was a fairly good day aside from my injured knee, but nothing fantastic happened to make a GREAT day. I'm going to try to get back into it, to try and make each and every Monday a day to look forward to...hope that I can actually stick with it this time!!
   Aside from that, I found out today that my Uncle had a heart attack. I can't say that I feel sad because unfortunatly, he turned into a miserable, hurtful very negative person who decided that he did not want us to be a part of his life (for reasons that are still unknown to us..). I don't wish anything bad upon him and I truly hope that he has a full recovery. But what I truly hope for him is that this will be his wake-up call. That he will finally see the light, see how quickly your life can be taken from you and that he will change his attitude and way of thinking. This may never happen...(even a close call mey not be enough for him to change) but it's definetly changed my way of thinking. I was starting to slip back into my old ways of thinking, my constant negative thoughts, but now??? I've realized that everyday is a blessing and that you to need be positive, realize what you have and embrace each and every day that you are given to be here on this earth. So maybe, just maybe his broken hart can be healed and he will be given the chance to become a new person.

A Tens(or) Sunday

       I'm feeling really bummed right now......my knee is causing me nothing but grief and the pain is only getting worse, not even a slight glimmer that it is getting better. I can barely put any weight on my leg without intense pain (and sometimes some swelling) occuring. I was so excited about my running group and now?????, it looks like my running career is over. It sucks....really sucks!!! I was up all night with my knee aching (this is the first night that I've had this) and no matter which way I tried to lay, it just throbbed. I'm guessing that it's not a good thing when it's getting worse, not better. Tomorrow may require a visit to the doctor and maybe a missed day at work since I have to be on my feet for 8-9 hrs.UGH!!!!

      Anyhow, the Hubs and our girlie are out this morning while I'm stuck here with my leg up on the table. It's very hard for me to sit still and not do anything, but when you can't even stand...what else are you going to do...right?? Me and my new friend the Tensor brace are spending some quality time together...I hope it won't be a lasting relationship!! hehe!!! At least the weather is looking pretty drab out there and I'm not missing a beautiful day outdoors.........keeping my fingers crossed that tomorrow will be a better, less painful day!!

                                                                                    

Better late than never.....our Girlies 10th Birthday!!!!!

    Just can't say it enough....I can't believe that our girlie is 10!!!!!!!!! Anyhow...I'm a little late with the pics., but here they are anyways for you to enjoy!!! What an awesome little girl!!! xoxo

                                                                                      

There's a "Spring" in our step!!!

What a beautiful day today has turned out to be!!! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and we actually got to be outdoors today!!! HOORAY!!!!!! We decided to take our crazy dog Millie out for a walk on the trail near our house and I thought that it would be a good opportunity to snap a few photos of the dog, the Hubs and our girlie...(none of me of course....I'm the picture taker!!!). It feels as though Spring is finally here and I couldn't be more happier about that!!! Here's some photos of us enjoying our beautiful spring walk today!!!! I love these days with my lil' fam!!!!

                                                                                                     

Blog Fog

     Wow......I've sure missed alot of days on here!! I've been in a kind of "fog" and haven't really had anything to interesting to blog about......though I did start my running clinic and am ALREADY injured on the sidelines!!!! BOOOO!! My poor knee is swollen and sore and I can barely walk!!! This has sure put a damper on things, and my spirits too!!!! Going to have to come up with a "Plan B".

     We also thought that we'd found the house of our dreams, but when we went through for a second look, things weren't as great as they'd seemed the first time....I was disappointed to say the least, I was really looking forward to a new start (not that we need it, but change is fun!!). Oh well, it wasn't meant to be and hopefully another dream house will come along!!

     Other than that.....nothing to exciting!!! Well, except that one of my BFF'S found out that she is having a little girl!!!! So excited for her!!!! She really truly deserves to be this happy!! I know the feeling of wanting that baby so bad and I'm thrilled that she will finally get to have her dream....and the little girl she's always wanted!!! Can't wait to hold that little bundle and snuggle her!!!

     The weather is supposed to be really nice tomorrow so I'm hoping that my lil' fam. can get outside and spend some quality time together! I'm really starting to get cabin fever and can't wait to be outdoors at all times!!! Soon enough I guess!!! Looking forward to 2 days off and some sunshine!! How about you?? How are you spending your weekend???

Becoming a new me!!!!

      I made a vow to myself about a month ago that I would stop being so negative towards myself....which was vast becoming a daily thing in my life. I'm not sure where it all came from or where it started...(o.k...truthfully???? I think it started from my past relationship with someone who expected perfection at ALL TIMES!!!).....but I just know that it needs to change, that I need to start loving myself more and to S-T-O-P feeling like I and everything else has to be perfect!!!!
      Two of the BIGGIES that I'm very hard on myself about are my inability to have children and of course, the usual for most women.....my body. The first is something that eats me up E-V-E-R-Y-D-A-Y!!!!!! It's very hard to feel that your body has failed you (in the biggest way possible). If I can't even make a baby, then what's the point in even being here???? ( I KNOW that you fellow bloggers that also have these issues have felt that way....it's just how it is.....) But I'm slowly starting to accept that I'm not a failure and that maybe there was really a reason I wasn't supposed to be a mommy! (though I have the BEST step-daughter in the world.....did I mention that already?!?!?! lol!!). You just have to try and accept things for what they are!! ( I would LOVE to hear from others who have also been here...it's good to know that you're not alone!!!)
      The second BIGGIE...well....I think most women suffer from this!! I know that I've packed on the pounds in that last few years..but I like to think that I had good reason...ie.- stress, scary health issues..etc.... but also that I'm married to someone who truly loves me for who I am!!!  I don't have to put on make-up everyday, or dress "to the nines" at all times!!! He loves me even when I'm donning track pants and one of his sweatshirts!!!! So yeah...I've let myself go a bit...but to me????, that's when you're truly comfortable with someone!!! However, as mentioned before...I'm going to start running....this is all for me!!! I think it will be a great stress reliever and I hope that I will start to feel a bit better about myself!!!! So I'm saying goodbye to all the harsh criticism that I have about my body (stretch marks.....c-section scar from removal of an ovary....big scar on back of leg from tendon being cut...wrinkles...muffin top....saggy boobs....and so on and so on) and I'm going to start embracing myself each and everday as life is so very short for us to be so critical of ourselves!!! I hope that you can embrace yourself as well!!! You are beautiful, smart, funny, sexy.....take pride in what you are and live each day like it's your last!!!!!                                                                                         

             Here's me when I'm at my happiest....and most natural!!!!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy BaBy!!!!!

      Today is the Hubs Birthday!!! He's turning the big 3-8!!!!! (he really does look alot younger than that though!!!) He doesn't really enjoy birthdays...especially since it means that he is that much closer to 40, but I think he just gets better looking with age, so I like it!!!! We won't be doing much celebrating tonight as we both have to work the afternoon shift, however....we are working together tonight!!! YAY!!!! So at least I will be spending his birthday with him! ( I'm sure he's thrilled that I'm going to be hangin' with him all night!!!!)

      Tomorrow I'm going to make him a "manly" dinner of steak, potatoes, veggies and maybe a pasta salad in there somewhere and he's totally looking forward to it!!! Then we were tossing around the idea of hitting the casino (though neither one of us is big gamblers..), playing some slots and a few other things...you know, a change of scenery for us!!!! (though I was trying to talk him into going to Pennsylvania for the weekend to shop, but that just wasn't happening!!) Other than that.....we're just going to enjoy each others company!!!! Oh...and have a few celebratory drinks!! hehe!!!!


       I hope he has a terrific Birthday (and April Fools Day) and weekend...I love him so so so much and hope that we get to celebrate many more birthdays together!!! I love you baby!!! xoxo