Happy February 2!

You all know that today is Groundhog's Day. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so that is supposed to mean 6 more weeks of winter... but, if PP were here in my part of the "Sunshine State", he would NOT have seen his shadow, as it is a gloomy, rainy day here. So I say that, for us, Spring is just around the corner. :) Not that I expect my friends up north to feel sympathy for our "winter weather" lately, but I'm greatly feeling the need to put on some shorts & soak in some sun. Not only is today Groundhog's Day, but it's also my in-laws' wedding anniversary! Happy Anniversary Jim & Chris, a girl truly couldn't ask for a better family to marry into! Here is the happy couple on their lot on the golf course before their new house was built. I think they are standing where their back porch is now. Not a bad view for Florida is it?

As if the day couldn't get ANY more special, it is also the birthday of our cat, George. George was born to a stray cat that some friends of ours took in, I want to say 6 years ago. George is our part-time cat. He cheats on us with our neighbors down the street. He pops in to eat every morning, but then leaves immediately & spends the majority of time in their garage... Here he is back when he loved us. Actually, he still loves us, he just hates our younger cat, Harry & he loves the neighbors' little girl.

So if you were looking for things to celebrate on this gloomy Monday afternoon... I'm happy I could help!

Do it.

So Ben found this on a website he frequents... he literally laughed for about 1/2 hour after he found it.

1. Go to www.google.com
2. Type in French military victories
3. Hit the "I feel lucky" button.
4. Enjoy.

I have no idea why an 11 year old boy would find this so funny, but he did. So I did too.

After last night's game, I needed a little levity.

Oh Karen...

I'm getting caught up on my DVR watching while I wait for my washing machine to be delivered. Ben & I were both in tears watching this. So funny!

True that, little man!

The new washing machine is being delivered this afternoon. Instead of complaining about how the Casa de Chaos is falling about lately, I will try to entertain you with a conversation that took place at our dinner table last night. For some reason we were talking about weddings...

Ben: I don't know why anyone would like a long wedding.

Michael: Some people wait a long time for their special day and they want to be the center of attention for as long as possible.

Ben: I still don't get it.

Me: Don't worry, when you get married, everyone will be looking at your bride, not you. Except for your dad & me that is, and maybe your sisters.

Michael: No, we'll be looking at the bride too. And thinking about how she's not good enough for you.

TRUE THAT, LITTLE MAN! No one will ever be good enough for this little guy!

A Different View

Anyone happen to catch "The View" today? Barbara Walters was in California, yet they put her on a flat screen monitor & sat her right at the table alongside Whoopi, Joy & Sherri. Strange.

Weekend Update

Unfortunately, Jordan's team lost in the District Final last night, but, as District Finalists, they will continue on & play in Regionals beginning next Thursday. If they win their next game & the Lady Wolves win their next game, we will have a rematch of last night's game the week after next. I have to tell you that last night's game was a heartbreaker, Jordan is still not playing at 100%, she keeps reinjuring her sprain, & hasn't been able to play a whole game since New Year's Eve. The 1st round of Regionals isn't until Thursday night, so she's going to take it easy until then & we're praying she has some super duper healing. It is agony for her to sit on the sideline & it is agony for us to live with her AFTER she sits the sideline.

We needed a pick-me-up this afternoon, so after hearing me sing the praises of Slumdog Millionaire, Michael decided he wanted to see it. He didn't have to twist my arm. I enjoyed it even more the second time around & Michael agreed with me that it is perhaps the perfect movie. It's won the Golden Globe & is nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. For those of you who haven't heard much about it, here's a preview...



It's the best, it's the best, it's the best. Go see it!

Amazing!

THE one good thing about going to the laundry mat is that all of your loads are washing/drying at the same time. So... I got to finish my laundry AND go to my Friday morning movie! Yeah me!

My friends, I cannot say enough good things about this movie! Run, don't walk, to your local theater & check it out. Seriously. Wow!