Aunt Grandma - Rockin out!

This will be quick until I can get more pictures up. But as many of you know that I went to visit Shannon and the kids. I was known as Grandma all weekend. Not sure how I feel about that so I made up Aunt Grandma (i hope that won't stick). The kids were great. We had a great time reading, playing Captain Underpants, Bouncing on the bed, and making up scary stories in a dark room with a Flashlight. And I can't forget I had a great time holding two babies (my little sugar sacks).

Jake got Rock Band for Christmas. I wish I had pictures of that day (this pictures is with my and Erin's Friends - the old and young) but we all had a great time singing and playing the guitars. Only Jake can play the drums, and he's a wiz. I thought I might be a bit shy singing but then once I got into it.... I didn't care how bad it was. Actually it was pretty good according to Rock Band Standard - I scored in the high 90s.

Our Thesbian

Erin played a Monkey in the Play, "Words, Words, Words. She did a great job.

Happy New Years

We had probably one of the best New Years in recent memories. I say that mainly because we actually saw New Years start together. Usually, we're home and asleep by 11pm. This Year, Mike and Jennifer came into town (New Orleans) and we celebrated in style. We went to dinner at Arnauds' (pictures of the dining room) @ 9:30 (after 3 bottles of Champagne). Then walked down to the Mississippi River (about a mile - in High heels and a dress) where there were fireworks. Then back to the hotel (about 1.5 miles) where we sat in the hotel bar and had another drink (which I didn't finish). We got to bed at 2:30. It's amazing that we lasted that long. The next day, (believe it or not - feeling well) we walked all over the Quarter, looking at the beautiful courtyards. The Sugar Bowl was the next day, so lots of Alabama and Utah fans were in town. It was great to also people watch. We made it back home to a clean (kinda of) not partied house. The kids are too good or I'm just that naive. Happy New Year to all, lets hope this year will be better then last year.

It's Snowing!!!!

It hasn't snowed here since Christmas Day 2004 and we were in Forida so we missed it. Erin woke me up to flurries. After I got out of the shower, the snow was sticking. The pictures are about 15 minutes after that. It should last until noon when the rain will take over.

What a Fun Weekend.

First was the Football game: The kids in the band just had such a great time. Since the football game was held on Friday (Halloween) they let the band dress in costumes. Jake wore Jim's Pimp costume from Mardi Gras. You could see him from across the field without any problems, he is the one in the flaming Yellow/Green Coat. You might have to watch the video a couple times to see all the fun outfits.
Second was after work on Saturday: I went to the Mall to pick up something real quick from William Sonoma (which they didn't have). When I was there, I noticed that Tim Gunn from Guide to Style and Project Runway was going to be in Macy's @ 1:00pm. So I went to check it out. It turned out that he was hosting a Fashion Show @ Macy's . So I called Erin right away, so she could get to the Mall to see him. I was standing in line and started talking to the women around me. Long story, but one woman actually had 2 tickets for seats in the show and invited me to sit with her. So I got to view the show (seated). Erin got there pretty late but she was able to see the show from the back. At the end of the show he did a Q&A session which was funny. It was great to see him up close. I did get some pictures but on my cell phone and I can't figure out how to download them.

MHS Homecoming 2008

MHS Homecoming! Jake's date is his girlfriend, Emily. He took her to a nice Chinese Restaurant prior to the dance. Erin and her date, boyfriend Michael. Went to the Lakefront with friends to take pictures then to dinner @ Semolina's. Both got home late (dance ended @ 12:00). I haven't gotten the details but Jim said that Jake had a great time. But got the feeling that Erin wasn't as thrilled with Homecoming. She went to an after party and I won't tell you what time she got in. All I can say is thank God we live in a small town and she never has to travel too far.

20 years

As many of you know, Jim and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary this month. Thought it would be fun to see the difference from that day to now. What do you think? Have we changed much?