Bellflower Birthday

I was lucky enough to be invited to one of my former First School kids' birthday party today. She just turned two years old and the best part is that we live in the same town. Although very windy, it was a perfect day to be outside for a cook-out.

Blowing bubbles...



Driving my new Escalade...

Opening gifts...



...and CAKE!


Happy 2nd Birthday, Halley Faye!

Marking Your Territory

There is never a dull moment at the farm when you have an idiot dog around. Yes, I am talking about Bruno.

We had a visit from the Schwan's man, and although it was a substitute driver and someone whom Bruno has never met before, he was still elated when he heard the Schwan's truck pull up into our long driveway. Bruno ran outside, got his football, and waited excitedly for the man to emerge from the truck.

Our regular Schwan's man had to take the night off. Bruno dropped his ball and ran right over to the substitute driver and began sniffing his legs and walking circles around this guy. The man said that he had been around many dogs that evening. I could tell! And so could Bruno!

Just as I was ordering the ice cream, I see Bruno standing behind the Schwan's man, lifting his leg, and attempting to pee on him. I guess Bruno wanted to "mark" him as his own. How embarrassing! Luckily, Bruno had relieved himself in the yard just prior to our visit from the Schwan's man, so he didn't actually pee on his leg before I yelled at him to come over next to me. And this is the dog that has been to THREE training classes?!?! Nice manners, Brunster.

Making Strides

The latest event happening at work is the upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer that will kick off this summer with a breakfast and then a 5K walk. We had out picture taken outside of the office at work following our own kick off meeting. What a windy day!

Let the Countdown Begin!

On Saturday I received my first birthday card in the mail! It was from Talbots; coupon included! Awesome. Thank. You. Talbots! So I guess I can go ahead and begin counting down to the big day! Only 16 days left of being "in my twenties."

The Rubik's Cube

Ever wonder what the inside of a Rubik's cube looks like? Me neither. But, I stumbled upon this blog and I think this guy has the answers. And all of the answers to the other questions you never knew you had about a Rubik's cube.....



http://alexgohblogs.blogspot.com/

What a find!

While working in Bloomington, I would often drive by a business called The Keepsake Element. I wasn't exactly sure what type of business this was. Could it be scrapbooking related? I was too shy to go in to check it out, and it was one of the things I wanted to do before returning to working in Champaign. I was surfin' the 'net this weekend and remembered this store. I found it's website....eureka! It is a scrapbook store! I made the trip from Champaign to Bloomington today and it was well worth it! This is BY FAR the BEST scrapbook store I have ever been to! I will be making many trips to The Keepsake Element. Too bad I didn't discover it while I was actually working in town! ;)

2 Pics

Sad...

or angry?

I just can't decide.

Depressed?

Definietly.

Happy Mother's Day

Once upon a time…

there was a child ready to be born. So one day she asked God: “They tell me you are sending me to Earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” And God answered, “I chose an angel for you. She will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”

“But here, in Heaven, all I ever do is sing and smile and laugh. That’s enough for me to be happy.”

“Your angel will sing for you and will smile for you every day. And you will feel your angel’s love and be happy.”

“And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I do not know the language that men speak?”

“Your angel will speak to you using the sweetest, most beautiful words you will ever hear; and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.”

“And what am I going to do when I want to talk to You?”

“Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.”

“I’ve heard that on Earth there are bad men. Who will protect me?”

“Your angel will defend you, even if it means risking her life.”

“But I will be sad because I will not see You anymore.”

“Your angel will talk to you about Me, and will teach you the way for you to come back to Me, though I will always be beside you.”

At that moment, there was much peace in Heaven. Voices from Earth could already be heard, and the child asked softly, “God, if I am about to leave now, would you please tell me my angel’s name?”

“You will call your angel: Mommy.”

Happy Day in May

I had a dentist appointment bright and early this morning. The great news is....No Cavities! Yahoo! I will not have to return to the dreaded dentist's office for another six months!

I am currently on my second business trip for the new job. I am in Chicago for two days this time and with luck, the training will not be boring. Our division office is located just off of Wacker Dr on Michigan Avenue, so there is plenty of shopping to be had.

Happy thought number two...dinner at the Grand Lux Cafe. I think the strawberry shortcake sums it all up. Delicious!