thanks for the memories

This may seem like a picture of a teenage boy and two 6 year olds to you, but to me, it represents 3 kid free days that I had this past July, thanks to a generous donation by Grandma Sherry. So short a time, but the memory lingers. Church camp for kids equals couch camp for mom. The good news is that this year they will be in the 3rd grade and qualify for a whole week camp. Donations welcome j/k

one of my top ten favorite houses

In the interest of privacy I can't tell you where or whose house this is, but it is one of my all time favorite houses. It's huge! And I spent many happy afternoons there as a teenager. There are four floors and as you can see a nice big front porch. The basement is finished and has a work shop area, pool table, and dart board and used to have a foos ball table, the ground level has a gorgeous oak staircase, large dutch kitchen, utility room, bathroom, dining room and both casual and formal living rooms, the next floor has four bedrooms, a sitting room full of ferns and green plants and a nice sized bathroom, then up in the "attic" there is a sweet little alcove that has a bed and dresser and a sitting area with a television and reading chairs. Just too sweet. All decorated in antiques and eyelet lace, with a slight nod to the dutch heritage of it's owners. The backyard is landscaped with a fishpond and rock garden. Believe me, if this house ever went on the market...I'd find a way to be first in line (although the concrete duck on the porch would have to go!)

Dundler Mifflin, May I help you?

Most fun we've had in a while, sitting in our office watching "The Office" season premiere. We sit in the blue recliner, usually surrounded by two cats and a dog. It was a pretty good show, we both were laughing outloud at different parts. Can't wait to see that movie Ghost town with Ricky Gervais who played the British version of Michael Scott....he's sooo funny. Look him up on youtube --he does some hilarious stand up. FYI: Target has Dundler Mifflin notepads and pens etc in their dollar spot area, and you can get Office t-shirts at NBC.com under the NBC store sight....not that I've been geek enough to google it or anything..

unspoken promise

As long as these colors are flying I know that somehow everything is going to be okay.

My very own Tony Danza

100% worth smiling over. I came home tonight and there was evidence that cleaning had occured! I highly recommend being married to a neat freak. Even if you are not one yourself, you can reap the benefits and therefore spend your free time on the couch munching on chex mix and watching the Emmys.

a perfect lunch

Mondays are perfect for lunch out with the girls. I deserve the break after working all weekend, and my 3rd shift pals haven't started their work weeks yet. Add a cute little future vice president and a shrimp salad and it is a perfect scenerio.

Do NOT try this with a cat!

dog. A Hanna Montana Wig. A camera
Need I say more?
Watch this space for more ways to degrade and humiliate your pets...although, I will say, cats are not as friendly about preteen fashion.

retirement, it's not just for breakfast

My boss dancing every dance at his retirement party. After working over 50 years full time who doesn't deserve a little Margaritaville? We had a great time. Have fun in North Carolina golfing, Mr. O'B...there aren't many bosses as kind and generous (or who can get almost everyone in the room up and dancing)