A Dr. Seuss Christmas

We spend christmas every year at Jasons families houses, starting with brunch at his folks with gifts, then to Aunt Dodies house for dinner and more gifts. Well this year, aunt Dodie decided to do a Dr. Seuss themed christmas party. You all know that I'm never one to turn down a theme party! I got right to work creating the perfect outfits for my family using a $5 budget..Its amazing what I came up with for so little. We had an amazing time and her house was adorable! Here are some pictures or the event.

OLD......

I celebrated my 30th birthday last saturday with my closest friends and it was AWESOME!! Of course there was a theme (my funeral will be themed..)and it was an 80's night!Kasi made me a boombox cake, and we had a costume contest (which brian and justina won,) and we karaoked the night away to our fave 80's hits. Jason sang Footloose while me and some girls busted out the prom dance moves. We had such a good time, and I cant think of any other way to spend my getting old. teehee.

Hessisch Oldendorf

Once upon a time in a far away Deutschland (1984-86), there was stationed a young military couple. I have some of the best memories of childhood at this base nestled 10 miles from the pied piper city of Hameln (where kylee was born.) Last night I decided to google the small town to see what ever became of it. I understood that it was closed back in 1991. What I wasnt counting on, was finding this awesome picture of the base, coincidentally enough, shot back in 1986! I could have been sitting in my moms bowling alley (where she worked..often times blaring Born in the USA from the juke box and singing at the top of her lungs,) at the time it was shot..Or sitting in the school nestled just behind the trees off to the left of the base where our housing development also was.. The possibilities are endless! Im overwhelmed with nostalgia right now.

Under New Management...

I was asked to be the manager of my husbands band. I'm very excited about this, because if its one thing I do really well, its organizing, throwing things together, and bossing people around. HA! I also enjoy advertising and making sure people stay on track, which the band is doing splendidly. They still have a bit of work to do with a singer and guitar solos, but otherwise they get better and better at every practice. They played at a party back in october and got fabulous reviews. Everyone had a ball. I have great faith in them. I cant wait until I can book their first gig. I hope that when I do, I will see full support from friends and family. If anyone is in need of a party band or has a venue for us, please let me know! Price is always negotiable...get them cheap while you can! LOL.

Woe is my Toe!

Yesterday whilst reprimending my children on what a messy room they have, I took a step and smacked my second toe into a very well hidden doll house nestled beneath some clothing. Yes indeed...I broke my toe. Ive never had a broken toe before and am surprised at how little it hurts. Infact I dont notice it (besides the fact it feels three times its size) until I mistakenly try to put pressure on it. Its a very pretty dark purple and red bruise all the way around, and fat like a sausage. I cant bend it all all due to its size and swelling. This could not have come at a worse time, as friday is my beloved after Thanksgiving shopping!! I still have every intention of going. No toe is going to ruin my blessed day of peace away from children and the sanctity of a good sales event. I have two days to man up, and heal before I put on my walkin shoes. Wish me luck!

My Better Half

Today is mine and Jasons 3rd wedding anniversary. Its hard for me to believe we've been together this long and how quickly the time has flown. People were skeptical about our marriage working out because we didnt exactly date..We just sorta decided, "Hey lets get married!"..So we did! Its been an adventure ever since. Ive had a crush on my man since the 8th grade, when skinny jeans and permed hair ruled. He was the only boy in the 9th grade with a mustache and a drivers license..plus he was a fabulous drummer. What more could a girl swoon over? Infact, most girls DID swoon over him, so I had to wait 11 years before I got my chance with him. Haha. Its been hard, but blissful all at the same time. I love him more then words can say, and cant wait to grow old with him. He is my rockstar! Love you baby!

~Life Lessons with Eric #3~

Eric lost his first tooth last night on the way home from piano lessons. He is so proud and cant stop grinning. The tooth fairy gave him $1.00 and he has been toting it around with him all day today. Haha..what a cutie.