Happy Birthday, Mr. B!

It's just after 7:00 in the morning and I am up already. Crazy! My head hurts a little, so I may try to lay back down in a bit.

Today is Mr. B's 39th birthday! We have an exciting day ahead of us. We were told that there is some kind of cattle drive through downtown this morning because of the rodeo starting. Sounds kind of smelly to me. I don't think we will be attending.

We are only a few blocks from the Alamo and might mozey on over there sometime today and take a few pictures. We ate "lupper" at PF Changs yesterday. That place *never* disappoints. It was so good! Then we walked around the shops at The Quarry. I found a Bath Junkie and Mr. B bought me some sparkly lotion.

Last night, we walked down the River Walk. I love it here. It's so pretty. The hotel, the Walk, it's just a cool place to be. The weather is gorgeous.

On our way back from down on the Walk, we stopped at Rita's on the River. We sat outside and had what they make best there. It was a *huge* margarita. Muy bueno!!! Neither one of us were real hungry yet, so we just had some chips and salsa. And some good conversation. It was just nice to chillax and enjoy each other's company. I really, really love him.

I hope you all are having a great weekend. Susan - - thanks again. You are the best!!!!!!

*smooches*

Lots to do!

We did family night tonight. Dinner and then a movie. Cameron's allergies are acting up and he had some Benadryl at 6:30. He saw - maybe - the first ten minutes of the movie. Then he crashed. Luckily he'd had his bath and was in his jammies already. It was fun. Justin is in bed and hopefully, close to sleep. No noise, so that's good.

I need to go bust a move on some laundry and pack. Mr. B packs his own stuff. I'll have entertainment though - - the Spurs play the Suns in about fifteen minutes. Oh yeah.

We are leaving in the morning after we take the kids to school. Mr. B mentioned something about a late lunch at P.F. Changs. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. We had decided to eat at different places this time. But - - without kids, it's hard to resist the Chang. *said in my best Homer Simpson voice* Lettuce wraps. Ummmmm...

I've got to cut my cardstock and grab a black sharpie. I really hope to get an autograph at the game. Hey, a girl can dream, right?

Okay, I have lots to do.

*excited giggle*

San Antonio, here we come!!

Happy Birthday Mr. Yoda!!

Today is Mr. Yoda's birthday. Join me in singing him a round of Happy Birthday!

Have a great birthday Mr. Y!!

Please pray for Lawrence.

I've known Lawrence K. forever. I remember when he and Helen got married. I've snow skied with him before. I just adore him.

He found out today that his cancer is in his lungs and in lymph nodes as well.

Please be in prayer for him and his family. God has a plan. It's never easy to understand.

What I do know is this - - our God is mighty. Whatever His plan is - - Lawrence will want Him to be glorified. Please pray for peace and comfort for him and his family.

Two more sleeps...

Only two more sleeps until Mr. B and I leave for our weekend get-a-way. That's right. I talked him into Friday night, too. Now I am uber-pumped.

Susan rocks. Totally rocks. She agreed to keep the boys an extra night.

Yes, yes, YES!

I totally spilled the beans to David about the "surprise."

Here it is - - I contacted the AT&T Center and told them I wanted to do something special for my husband at the game. Long story short, we are getting two wristbands that will allow us to go down to the railing where they come out. We won't get to stay there the whole game, but we will be able to watch them warm up (from *right* there) and possibly get a autograph or two. How freakin' cool is that? To some of you non-sporties, that might seem really lame. But to these two Spurs fans - - it is phawesome (aka phenomenally awesome, Yoda coined that phrase one night scrapping while on muscle relaxers - - another story for another day.) Anyway, I couldn't keep it a secret. I wanted him to look forward to it like I was.

He was really excited. I think he was shocked. That's right - - I rock. And so does the lady from customer relations at the AT&T Center.

We are leaving Friday morning.

I. Can't. Wait.

Go Spurs, Go!!

No school tomorrow.

*sigh*

If the school district starts at 10:00 or later, our preschool is closed for the day. Dang it. I had a hair appointment and everything. I got right on the phone and as luck would have it, I was able to re-schedule for Friday afternoon. That was nothing short of a miracle. Whew. We leave Saturday morning. I *cannot* have my hair touching my ears at the Spurs game.

Mr. B made our hotel reservations today. I've never stayed at this place, but it looks pretty awesome. It's the Hotel Valencia on the Riverwalk. I'm always bugging him about wanting to stay down there. It's closer to the AT&T Center and - - it's on the Riverwalk. Hello... I looked at their website and it looks like a pretty fabulous place. I'm trying to talk him into taking me Friday and squeeze an extra day out of a lovely hotel. I love staying at hotels with Mr. B. *wink, wink*

I have a trick or two up my sleeve that he knows nothing about. I can't divulge anything right now. I never know when he's going to read my blog. (He rarely does, but still.) It's going to be awesome, nonetheless. I have a feeling I will get the "Wife of the Year" award for this one. Keep your fingers crossed for me. And don't guess or anything here. I don't want him to see it. So - - shhhhhh on the whole surprise thing. I don't want to spring it on him, or even hint that I have a surprise, until it happens. If you know me well at all, you know that I have a terrible time keeping surprises. I want to tell him so bad. But no. I shall reveal it to him in due time. And it's gonna rock.

I'm cooking chili tonight. It's been on the stove for most of the day. It is a total chili day. So cold! Shorts last week and freezing rain today. Go figure.

*smooches*

Oh, it's a compact alright.

My van had to go in the shop today. Did I ever tell you guys that I hit the fence with it the first week I had it? I did. It made a lovely mark on the front bumper. Well, the gracious folks at the Honda place had it fixed for me when they touched up a couple of other tiny spots that were there when we bought it.

Since the "repair" the clear coat has started coming off. Not good. I had them look at it during an oil change in December and they felt like they could get the repair work done under warranty. Cool. I lucked out there.

I finally made the appointment to get it fixed and they agreed to get me a rental. Enterprise was so nice - - they really did come pick me up. (It was across the street. Still nice though, it was drizzling at the time.)

I tried really hard to get the upgrade. It doesn't hurt to ask, right? They only had one other car (uh-huh, sure) and it didn't have a "number" yet. So, no dice. The compact it was.

David laughed his butt off when he saw it. It looks like it could run on a 9 volt battery. He said it looks like Mr. Bean's car.

Anyway, the rental reminded me of this Seinfeld clip. Enjoy!

B's movie review...

Blindness.

I wanted to gouge my eyes out with toothpicks.

It was - - hands down - - the WORST movie I've ever seen. Ever.

Mr. B and I have a running list of worst movies. Dante's Peak used to be number one. Not anymore. This movie was WAY worse than DP.

Here's the new list. In order.

1. Blindness
2. Dante's Peak
3. Open Water
4. Flight Plan

If you really hate someone, suggest any of the above movies.

In Blindness, there is violence, nudity (not pretty nudity either) and rape. By the time the assaults happened, we were so invested in it that we were curious about the ending.

Let's put it this way, I wouldn't have minded watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button again instead.

Oy vey.

Basking in the love.

Okay - - I am loving this. Another award. Thanks, Johnna!! To claim this award, I have to list five addictions I have. Here goes...

1. All things Mamma Mia! I am watching it again right now. Again. I listen to it in my car, on my mp3 player, it's endless. I have yet to tire of it.

2. The Twilight series. I just finished Breaking Dawn this morning. The reason I know that it is a total addiction is because I crave more. And it's over. For now anyway. I'm ready to see the movie.

3. Scrapbooking. I know, some of you might find this kind of pitiful. I absolutely love it. I love the emotions it evokes in both myself and those others that I scrapbook for. You know, gifts and such.

4. Diet Coke w/Splenda. Really, does this shock anyone? *insert major eyeroll here*

5. Facebook. I am on there every day, several times a day. I love the re-connecting, staying in touch, knowing other's birthdays. All things Facebook. It rocks.

I'm sending this award to:

Stephanie
Shawna
Ashley

Another award!!!

I am such a geek. I love these things. I'll say it. I love the attention. Why lie? You guys know me. Right?

My sweet friend Ashley gave me this award. Thanks, Ash!

Along with the award, there is a set of questions to answer. Each question can only have a one-word answer. The funny thing is I got an e-mail about this today. I answered it. And I'm quite sure that my answers aren't all the same.

Here goes:

1. Where is your cell phone? kitchen
2. Where is your significant other? couch
3. Your hair color? highlighted
4. Your mother? friend
5. Your father? loyal
6. Your favorite thing? scrapbooking
7. Your dream last night? naughty
8. Your goal? health
9. The room you are in? office
10. Your hobby? scrapbooking
11. Your fear? storms
12. Where do you want to be in six years? thinner
13. Where were you last night? home
14. What you are not? petite
15. One of your wish list items? recliner
16. Where you grew up? Texas
17. The last thing you did? movie
18. What you are wearing? comfy
19. Your TV? House
20. Your pet? kitties
21. Your computer? laptop
22. Your mood? sassy
23. Missing someone? grandparents
24. Your car? van
25. Something you are not wearing? bra
26. Favorite story? Twilight
27. Your Summer? pool
28. Love someone? completely
29. Your favorite color? pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? tonight

Now. I'm going to tag a few people. If I tag you, do the same. Post the picture and answer the questions. Then tag some of your peeps.

I tag the following blogs:

Kim
Cammie
Johnna
Susan
Mom

Happy Birthday to Mr. and Mrs. B!!

We are going to see them play the New Orleans Hornets on January 31st in San Antonio. We're in the balcony again, center court, on row three! I. Am. Excited!! That day is actually David's birthday. Mine is two weeks later. Last year we did the Mavs game for our birthdays. This year, the Hornets. Our ticket sale was confirmed. Oh yeah.

Go Spurs Go!!!

Guess What!

Mr. B just bought this year's birthday presents for us. Can anyone guess what it is?

I see carpet!

I'm almost done. I threw a bunch of CRAP away. The jaws of life will not be necessary. I have to hang a few things up and then I'm done.

Whew.

I need a bigger closet.

Okay, I'm going in...

If I'm not out in two hours, someone call 911, the jaws of life might be necessary. My closet is a wreck again. It's BAD! Just the floor really. I can't even get in there. And we all know that storm season isn't really that far away. I need some space to hide. So, I'm going in. Wish me luck.

(Why, why, WHY do I do this to myself?)

Ugh.

Lots on my mind today

As we inaugurate a new president, I have a lot on my mind.

I did not vote for him. That's no secret. However - - democracy prevailed. I have to be proud of that fact. I will get entirely caught up in the hoopla today. The swearing in. The inaugural balls. Those first dances. I love it all. I think I just love being an American. I love that we have the freedom to do this. I love that for the most part, the exchange of power should be peaceful. So many countries aren't like that.

I really wished I could have gotten a ticket for the welcome home party in Midland for President and Mrs. Bush. I would love to wave and scream and show him that after eight years, I still support him. I don't think he'll go down as quite the "buffoon" some people try to make him out to be. Our worst president? Hardly. I really don't think he was the worst. Not the best either.

He had a tough job. Our nation was physically attacked early into his administration. Then our economy fell. Does this rest entirely on his shoulders? No. That's why there are three branches of government - - for those of you who have forgotten. Not just the Executive. We also have the Legislative and the Judicial. I'm going to leave that there.

Where does that leave me? Praying for our country. Praying for our new leadership. I don't think Obama is an evil person. I'm not one of those bitter Republicans who quivers every time his name is mentioned. He is, in a few hours, going to be *my* president. *Your* president. *Our* president. And I think prayers for him are the way to go. He has a very tough job ahead of him.

I also think we should pray for the Bush family. As they re-enter the private life again.

It doesn't matter to me who you voted for. Today, celebrate freedom. Freedom to vote. What an accomplishment for black people. I hope he will stand as an incredible role model for them. I think they have been looking for one.

I don't look at him as being one color or another. I look at him as (soon to be) President of the United States of America.

God Bless America.

Good Monday Morning to ya!

It's still kind of quiet around here. Cam is sleeping in, Mr. B is at work and Justin is watching some goofy cartoon.

I'm hoping for a "chillaxin" kind of day. I made serious progress in my book this weekend. I feel confident that I can finish it this week for sure. I just need to stay off of Facebook and lay off of the blogging for a bit. I think I can do that.

I had a BLAST scrapbooking on Saturday. I got a ton of work done. And just so you know - - that is SO unlike me. I usually sit, talk, laugh and not do a dang thing. I was in a zone. It was great. That evening, they popped in Mamma Mia. Since I've seen it (I lost the actual count) more than twenty times, I could just listen, sing and scrap. Great times.

Someday, I'm going to figure out how to use the scanner and the stitch option on photoshop and actually post some layouts on here.

I better jet. I feel the coffee maker beckoning me. Must have sustenance so that I can read. And read a lot today.


Have a blessed Monday.

B takes a nap.

That's right. I took a nap this afternoon. I couldn't go anymore. No full eight hours last night. (My fault. Reading and television.) When I don't get my eight - - I get grumpy. So - - I napped. I won't lie. It was awesome. I really think I could go back to bed now and sleep until in the morning. Hmmm. That's an idea.

I'm scrapbooking tomorrow from noon until midnight. Yay! I guess I better go through my stuff and maybe even load it tonight. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

I enjoyed lunch today Shawna. I miss you so much!!!

The Big Boog

Do you know what I hate? Just HATE?

Coming home from being out in public only to discover that I had a ginormous boog dangling like a windsock in the West Texas wind.

Where are my real friends? The ones that would do the friendly "you've got something on your nose" gesture? Not say, "hey, nice boog." One that just subtly suggests that things may be protruding? Where were they today? Did the people that I saw not like me? Did they get a big kick out of my visit from the "boogey monster?"

Nice. Real nice.

Whew.

Okay, the Spurs squeaked off a win and beat the Lakers. That was TOO close at the end. One point. Roger Mason is the hero. Again. I know this is greek to most of you. Sorry.

I loaded three albums to the family website. Go take a peek. The linky is over there on the right somewhere.

I need to go read. Shawna is coming to town tomorrow and I haven't anywhere near finished the last Twilight book. She wants to have a book discussion. Yikes!! Off the computer now and to the book.

*muah*

Missing.

I have the following cases, but no cd's in them. I was going to rock out in the mini van. Now what do I do? I've looked everywhere. I suspect that they are either in our camper or in Mr. B's truck. I hope so.


And ironically - - I can't find the Relaxing Piano one by Lifescapes. I'm stressed about my missing 80's stuff and I can't even relax about it.

Alert, alert!!!

Do not go buy this ice cream. You will not be able to put this stuff down. I swear. Don't buy it. It is the best freakin' ice cream I've ever had. It is dang good.

I'm not kidding. Don't go buy it unless you want to consume this tiny pint in two days.

Did you just go put it on your shopping list? Go scratch it off. Now.

Oh my.

*frothing at the mouth*

The article is online!

Click here to check it out.

My first blog award!

I got this from my friend, Kim. Thanks!!! I've never been given a blog award before. Today is filled with lots of firsts.

Thanks for thinking of me. I love you, too!!

I am giving this award to Scrapbook 911. This is my favorite scrapbook store in San Antonio. I love going to this place. I live vicariously through their blog. They have Monday sketch challenges and always post pictures of the latest and greatest that they have acquired. I even won a really cook RAK from them. Cute, cute, cute word book. Thanks 911. You guys rock.

It's there! It's official! I've been published!

Okay, so it's in the local paper. Just an article. Not a book or anything. But it looks like it's going to be a monthly thing.

My friend Ami came up with the idea. She asked Shannon and I to join her. Our first column is all three of us. Then, each month, we will write our own articles. It will be on a rotation basis. I'm not sure which article is next. We'll have to see.

If you get the San Angelo Standard Times, look on page A6. The headline is "Instructionless journey." If you don't get the paper, see if you can read it online. They have an e-version available. If you go here, you can find the newspaper's website. If you scroll down to the middle of the page and look for this button:


So there it is. Read the article and tell me what you think!

Deep Breath

Tomorrow is supposed to be the big day!

It's not *that* major. Well, it is to me. I just hope it's not disappointing to some of you. You know, get all hyped up and blahhhhhh...

I'll post more about it in the morning - - assuming it actually happens. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Tagged!

I got tagged by Johnna!

Here are the instructions she gave me:
1. Go to your photo folders and open the 4th folder.
2. Choose the 4th photo.
3. Explain the photo.
4. Tag 4 other people!

So fun! I have two options. I have the pictures on my laptop and then the pictures on Mr. B's pc. We usually store them on his, but a few have been put on mine because of pulling them off of the camera while we are on a trip. He rarely takes his laptop and I usually take mine. Here is my picture.


This was at Sea World in August of 2008. That's Mr. B on the far right and Justin in the blue suit with the short white stripe. Cameron is behind him, so sorry, you can't see the little dude. We were lucky we got these pictures. The day before, this part of the water park had been closed due to a shortage of staff. Our kids were crushed! Imagine our relief when we saw that they were opened the next day. Whew! The kids (and us) love this part. Especially if it's really hot outside. The water is so cold. So, so, SO fun!

Thanks, Johnna!

Now - - I tag: Kim, Susan, Shawna and Laura.

Miss me?

I apologize for my brief absence. I've had a lot going on the past couple of days.

First - - let me tell you that I am posting under the influence. Of a pain killer. Only one.

Why? Six hours in the E.R. last night. I was certain it was a kidney stone. I still think it is. The cat scan showed stones still in my kidneys. (Great.) And my symptoms were *just* like the other times. The doc thought it was just a back spasm. I rarely disagree with docs. But I do know my own body. This is no muscle. I know the difference. Plus, I had the pleasure of peeing a little blood this morning. Great times.

Can I just say that my dad rocks? He does. He took me to the E.R. and stayed with me the whole time. I enjoyed visiting with him in between pain meds. I think it's awesome that he was so willing to make certain I was taken care of and that David did not have to get the boys out. (I didn't get home until 1:00 a.m.)

Friday had started out as an ordinary day. The kids went to school, I went and got a coffee and did the grocery shopping. I was hurting a little in my back. Mostly a dull pain and just chalked it up to our mattress. Our bed kills my back. Which sucks because it is a fairly new mattress. I digress. The kids and I (along with some friends) went to the park for lunch and an afternoon of fun. We had a blast. I was uncomfortable, but it wasn't unbearable.

It really hit about 4:00. And it kept getting worse. At 6:30, I declared defeat and decided to go to the E.R.

Today, I'm - - chillaxing. I'm really trying to spread the pills out and drink LOTS of water. I've watched Mamma Mia twice. I think I'm more sick in the head than I am in the body. I was supposed to scrap with some friends tonight. I don't see it happening. (Although I'm sure they'd love hanging out with me while I'm under the influence. Loose lips when I'm on meds. The filter is basically non-existent.)

Okay. I need to jet. I'll check back in tomorrow some time.

Enjoy what's left of your weekend.

My snapfish pictures arrived today!

I uploaded 206 pictures to snapfish the other day. They arrived today. Let the power-scrapping for my retreat commence.

Project 365 Give-a-way!!

Have any of you heard of this? Any of my scrapping friends doing it? I would love to. And a kit would make it that much more "do-able" for me.

I would SO love to win this kit from Daisy's site. Go check out her blog.

*smooches*

Nothing profound to say.

Remember that little teaser I gave you a month or so ago? Big development today. I'm so excited. I still don't want to say exactly what it is yet. I've been told it's a go. I'm just waiting to see it actually happen. Keep January 13th in mind. That is the scheduled - - reveal. So cool!!!!

{Sigh}

Just as I predicted.

Nice visit. Then time to leave. I was fine until Angie was saying bye to my mom. Then my parents left.

Then it was our turn.

*sniffle*

I took pictures of Angie and Cameron. But I don't have the heart to look at them yet. He kept saying "I'm going to miss you." He repeated it over and over and over. I finally had to pry him from her arms so they could leave. He and I cried our hearts out as they walked out the door. It was awful.

I'm crying now. I have to go. No. Bawling.

I'll post more tomorrow.

Please. Pray for their safety.

Aaaaaaachoooooooo!

I think I have sneezed no less than 57 times this morning. Okay, not that many. But I've sneezed a lot. No cold or anything. It's something in the air. And it's kicking my bum. I have a tiny headache, too. I can't take Benadryl because it makes me SO stinkin' sleepy and I have lots to do today. I need to do some straightening around here. The family is coming over tonight. (Be in prayer for that.) I just want to have a nice time together before they leave. I am NOT up for sitting around a crying or anything. That's too depressing. I wanna watch the kids play some games and just enjoy each other's company. It's going to be a while before we get to do that again.

I also need to go find a gift for Angie to take back to her friend on the island. She is a sweet lady. She sent me a gift from the islands and I want to send something back to her. I have no idea what I want to get her. Something "Texan" I think. I'm just not sure what.

With that, I'm out until tomorrow probably.

*sneezes again*

I've got to go run my errands so I can take some meds. Ugh.

Freezing Rain Sucks

What a mix of emotions this morning. I was so ready for the kids to go back to school. But I did NOT want to get out in the cold. It would have been so much nicer to have stayed in my jammies all day and not leave the house. Alas - - the school thing won and the kids went. The roads weren't bad. And there was freezing rain. I was more ticked off about just having had my van washed on Friday. Now it's dirty again. Ugh.

I found a new song on Guitar Hero that is kicking my arse. Sweet Home Alabama. Yeesh. It is HARD!!!

Big changes are headed our way. Baby Bro and his family are leaving Wednesday for DFW to catch a flight back to the islands on Thursday. We are having a family get together tomorrow night. I won't lie - - I'm pretty concerned about my kids. They aren't going to get it. The whole leaving and not coming back for a LONG time. Cam has really gotten attached to his Aunt G and it's going to be sad. Maybe more sad for me, because he won't understand what he's really saying good-bye to. That breaks my heart.

I talked to Baby Sis this morning. They are freezing their bums off up in Michigan. She said she likes it though. I think she's nuts. I have a sneaking suspicion that she has found me again on here. I don't think I ever gave her my blog addy after I shut my old blogspot down for a while and then came back with a new blog name. (Remember my hiatus?) So - - Baby Sis - - if you are my fan in Saginaw, please leave me a comment. If it isn't you - - who in the heck in Saginaw, Michigan is reading my blog? That's just crazy. And - - a little too coincidental.

Okay - - that is all. I gotta go clean out the litterbox (yay) and then I'm going to try to read for a bit.

Later.

The Shower!!!

I took my first shower in the newly remodeled bathroom. Mr. B replaced some pipes and stuff and now the water pressure is un-freakin-believable. Only flaw - - the pressure is so good that I think I nearly lost a nip tonight. Yes. I just said that.

Go look at pictures of the bathroom on our website. We still need a door, so for now we are using a shower curtain.

Yeah, Mr. B!!!

Benjamin Button

I'm curious. I'm curious as to how I can ever get those TWO HOURS AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES of my life back.

That movie was entirely too long.

I wanted to see it. Well, I saw it. And I will never watch it again. The ironic thing is that it will likely win eleventy-billion awards. I think those kind of movies usually suck. This one included.

The only saving grace was Brad Pitt when he looked young. He is still on my list.

But the movie still sucked.

B's movie rating: D-

I finished Eclipse.

Loved it. Absolutely loved it.

Next - - Breaking Dawn. Then watching the movie.

Mr. B is this >*< close to finishing the bathroom. He has one tile he needs to fix. And then we need to find a shower door. It looks like we are going to have to get a custom made one. Eeek! Let me tell you though. It. Looks. Awesome! I also need to make a new curtain for the fan shaped window over the tub. Can't let any potential peeping toms see our nakey.

Okay. Gotta jet. I'm sorry that I don't have much to report lately. Not much going on. I've had a couple of nagging headaches in the past two days. My migraine medicine has worked both times, but it makes me pretty sleepy. (Anyone ever taken Midrin?) If I catch the headache early enough, it works. Thank goodness!

I hope you've all had a blessed weekend (so far) and enjoy the rest of it. It's a hot January here. 80 degrees today. Yikes! I'm going to freak out if we have to turn the a/c on. Don't think I won't do it if I start sweating in my nether regions again. (Gross.) Cold front sometime tonight and much cooler tomorrow.

Ciao.

An exciting update!

I...

1. Finished that Aerosmith song on Guitar Hero. And I got 4 stars on it. First try.

2. Figured out how to weld letters with my Cricut software. I made something *really* cute for my niece, Kyndal.

What I've determined is: Don't attempt to learn new things or play Guitar Hero after taking an Ambien. I'm just sayin'.

My fresh, un-medicated mind worked like a charm.

No kiss at midnight. :-(

Sad. So sad.

Justin went over to Mamaw and Papaw's house to play *their* Wii with Noah. It was a scheduled sleep-over. One that didn't take. When our phone rang at 11:45 last night - - I knew.

Sure enough - - Justin was crying, wanting to come home. Mr. B volunteered to go get him. I watched the ball drop all alone. At least I had my other true love with me. My Diet Coke w/Splenda. So - - I toasted the New Year to myself and my DC/S. (I did make Mr. B give me a smooch before he left though. Meh. Not the same.)

He, Cameron and I spent the evening home alone. No plans. We took Cameron to the grocery store and let him pick out some ice cream. I wanted some shrimp cocktail. It was delish. Then, we came home and played Guitar Hero. By the way - - that is my new love. It was at least until Aerosmith starting kicking my butt. I got boo'd off of the stage. *gasp* Sad, huh? I *so* knew that song too. But it was hard.

Today, Mr. B is finishing up the bathroom. If it isn't finished today, I'm sure it will be tomorrow. Well, we dont' have a shower door yet, but the tile is up, the floor is grouted, the baseboards are put back on and the walls are painted. After he seals the grout, we can put the toilet back down (yay) and hopefully find a shower door we like. I will post a picture when it's all done. I must say - - He has done an AWESOME job. (Stupid builders and their spec homes. Carpet in bathrooms? Ugh.)

Okay. I'm off to play with my other new toy. I finally got the Cricut Design Studio software. I can't quite figure it out. If it frustrates me too much, I'm gonna go play Guitar Hero for a bit. I need to make that Aerosmith song all mine.

To close - - please pray for my Dad's cousin, Beverly. She has cancer and her last report was not good at all. She is a beautiful person - - inside and out. Please pray for her, her family and her medical team. I know they would all appreciate that.

I hope you all have had a blessed first day of 2009!