Saturday, February 23, 2008

Happy Day to Jen & Vic!


Happy Anniversary to my little sis and her guy! Seems like 11 years of wedded bliss can go so fast! I hope you have 111 more!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Color Me Orange & Blue



On Friday, I attended a trade show for the apartment association. I went to a few classes and had lunch with some of my favorite co-workers. Our luncheon speaker was a man named Reggie Rivers. Apparently, he played for the Denver Broncos in the 90's and fumbled a few balls (is that a bad thing??) And because I know absolutely nothing about football (that is what the Broncos play, right??!!) I was totally not impressed by his sports stories. But I absolutely LOVED his stories about everything else. He is a most hilarious speaker! And I had to buy the new book he was hocking - "My Wife's Boyfriend and Our Feud with the Highlands Ranch Homeowners Association." I haven't read it yet, but it's signed and I connected eye to eye with this magnificent looking gorgeous hunka hunka burning love. Did I mention he's lovely to look at?? I've attached his picture to my post so you can all admire this yummy specimen.

The lesson in his talk was about how some things in life are completely out of your control. But the two things you ALWAYS have in your control are your attitude and your effort. And although I know he's right on paper, it's really really hard to control your attitude when so many people in this world are mean, stupid, moronic and thoughtless. Maybe if he would work one on one with me, I would get better at this. :-)

Mentally, I made a list of everything I loved about this man. I've included that list because I'm thoughtful that way.

  • Yummy to look at
  • Very intelligent
  • Strong and muscl-y
  • Nice voice
  • three words: BUNS OF STEEL
Instead, I have 4 out of 5 of those qualities at home and right now he's cleaning my house. Ahhhh. I'm really in love.
Touchdown!

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Today's the day!!


Happy Birthday, my dear sweet 8-year-old niece, Katie!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Countdown to Ka-kee day!


In four days, I will have been a true, legal and official Auntie for EIGHT years! My dear, sweet niece was born in 2000 and given my name. Although she's called "Katie" she knows her REAL name. And at a time when I couldn't wait for her to call my name, she adopted "Appie" as the best way to pronounce this person who came to visit, armed with gifts and kisses. It's the greatest nickname ever! And as with my big 21-year-old son, we just never forget all the mispronunciations. They're adorable and will always be part of our family's lingo. Just to name a few . . .
  • Buh-FOO-ter: computer (Sean)
  • KAY-kee: Katie (Katie)
  • GACK: Jack (Katie)
  • PIE-der: spider (Stephen)
  • YIP-tick:lipstick (Sean - why was he saying that??!!)
  • PARE-pane: airplane (Sean)
  • AP-pee: Auntie Chatty-Kath (Katie)
  • PIE-ruhts ov da CA-wa-BE-uhn: Pirates of the Carribean (Jack)
  • I not WEE-uhd: I'm not weird (Jennifer)
You don't live anything down in MY family!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Happy Birthday, Sean!

Sean's been late a few times in his life. His birth was one of those times. I was overdue by two whole weeks and finally my labor was scheduled to be induced. So the morning of February 2, 1987, we arrived at Fairchild Air Force Base Hospital for the biggest event in our young lives. I don't remember many specifics of the day (thanks to the drugs) but I do remember pushing for all I was worth starting at 6 pm and finally birthing my little watermelon at 6:16 pm. Sean was absolutely perfect! Ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes and all the things he needed in all the right places. Ron and I were very, very proud!


And we continue to be proud of our little guy. He's a reserve Air Force airman. He's finishing his college career in Network Security at Colorado Tech University. He's responsible. He's brilliant. He's a fantastic person and we like him as much as we love him!


Go Sean!
Happy Birthday, Super-Son!!!