Fiery Friday (Modified)

Thoughtful Thursday

I missed Wordless Wednesday, so I’ve decided to do

Thoughtful Thursday.

This is Grandad & Grandma.

They’ve both been gone for many years now, but I have very fond and very funny memories of these two. I’m pretty sure they were both certifiably insane (undiagnosed), and that was always my favorite part about them! I still recite some of the funny rhymes and poems Grandad would tell us! Or tell stories of Grandma’s menagerie of small toys left behind by her many grandchildren after a visit. She would seize the small trinkets and put them in her display for all to see! Once they were in the exhibit, ownership transferred… so you could just forget about asking for them back! (HAHA) I think it was her way of holding on to each of us when we were away.

This Thoughtful Thursday is dedicated to my paternal Grandparents! I still think of you often and with much love.

Big Dipper

Danielle’s class is currently studying the solar system. Last week she was telling me something about the Indians and the Big Dipper.

Side Note: I must confess she did not have my undivided attention, for you see my precious baby girl does not often draw breath when she really gets going on a story and I seem to inadvertently tune her out. I would agree that this is a bad habit of mine… but then again, you may find yourself in the fortunate position to have never been subjected to one of her rants… err uh “stories,” and therefore cannot intelligently comment on the situation.

Anyway, last night we had a fairly clear sky and the warrior Orion was looking down on us. I attempted to point out the obvious belt of Orion to Danielle when Michael chimes in with… “Oh! The constellation?” WTF!?! The boy is 5 years old! Over the course of 2.5 months he has busted out with Cornucopia and Constellation!!!!

I just knew that enormous cranium of his was loaded with high powered brains! And the teacher thinks he’s not paying attention! HA! He’s just multitasking beotch! Who’s the Big Dipper now!?!

All In A Day

I really could not have asked for a better birthday! The morning started out with a delightful breakfast with my family…

From left to right: Dad, Brian, Katelyn, Melissa, Megan, Laurie, Oma, ME, Michael, Mom, & Travis

Then it was off to Disneyland to claim my free birthday gift card! This was a really neat trip because it was just me and my boys. (Danielle had rehearsal for her upcoming production of Seussical the Musical so was unable to join us.) It was a very special opportunity and I was thrilled to be able to seize the moment!

After making a purchase and then a few quick rides we were off to Living Spaces to buy an all new entertainment center! Travis & I are finally reclaiming the family room from our children! Oh sure… they’ll be permitted to visit from time to time… but admittance is at a premium and they’ll have to really work hard for the opportunity… or simply come up with the cash!

(Michael testing one of the recliners...)

From there it was home for a quick cat nap before getting ready to head out on the town! We had a great night! And even though we ended up at the worse dive bar imaginable, the one that I absolutely despise the most, I had a fabulous time!

Birthday Girls!

Great Friends!

Friend's For Life!

Sassy Sexy Friends... Rrrrrrrr


Party Friends!





New Friends! (He's a cutie!)

Keeping Friend's In Line.....

Schooling Friends.....

Friend's..... Don't Ask

I think we finally made it back home around 3:00 AM!

Thank you to everyone in attendance and thank you for the lovely gifts! A BIG special thanks to Mick & Mel for graciously hosting and organizing the evening; To Mike for being so generous in transporting a bunch of loud drunks; To Tracy for keeping a watchful eye on yours truly; and to my SuperDeluxe SuperShmancy hubbie for ensuring that I had an incredible birthday from dawn to…. dawn!

Party Like A Rockstar!

Flashback Saturday

1977 ~ My 6th Birthday

Party Dress ~ Hair Did ~ Check The Bling ~ Surrounded By The Dudes

Couldn't be more thrilled to receive my Holly Hobby nail kit and fragrance... Not much has changed.

I'd like to send a special shout out to my Mom & Dad who always made sure this early January girl had a birthday party! Thank you for so many wonderful parties and for being the bestest parents any kid could hope for! I love you!

(P.S. Be sure to read this before assigning a final number to my birthday check!)

CELEBRATE!

This Saturday we will be celebrating the thirteenth anniversary of my 25th birthday! Lucky 13! YIPPEE!!!! I love a good party and this year will be no exception. We’re slated to have an evening of immeasurable fun and debauchery surrounded by many of our very most favorite delinquents!

This year I celebrate with fellow Capricorn, Jennifer! From left to right she’s sexy beotch #3 and her b-day is the 13th! (The 13th? I’m seeing a pattern of mischief developing here!)

Fun Facts: The earliest birthday parties were held because people believed evil spirits were particularly attracted to people on their birthdays. (Attracted!?! Hell I invite those little demons in with every Jager shot!)

At first it was only kings who were recognized as important enough to have a birthday celebration. To protect them from harm, friends and family would come to be with the birthday person and bring good thoughts and wishes. (They’re supposed to protect us from harm? Hmmmm… I may have to rethink the invitees.)

Giving gifts brought even more good cheer to ward off the evil spirits. As time went by, children became included in birthday celebrations. The tradition of children's birthday parties first started in Germany, Kinderfeste. (Germans… Parties... Jagermeister… Coincidence? I think not.)

The largest private birthday party to ever happen was in 1970 for Colonel Harlan Sanders' 89th birthday. The event was attended by over 35,000 people. (Wooooo… People knew how to parTAY in 1970! Look out! That had to be some damn fine fried chicken!)

Almost Wordless Wednesday

The funny part was that Brian thought I was taking HIS picture!