30-Day Photo Challenge, Day 8

 A picture that makes you laugh:

Me and the hubby on the waterslide at Zeke's birthday party last year.  Don't know how they talked me into going down it on his back, not once, but 3 times.  So much fun that I'm planning on having the waterslide for my birthday next month!

I've gained a new favorite song

I'm a huge Grey's Anaatomy fan, but was not at all a fan of the Glee-like style they tried on last week's episode.  I did gain a new favorite song off that episode however...

It's my new happy song. :)

Visit with an old friend

Several weekends ago, I took another trip to Shreveport to see my friend Margaret, and everyone was healthy and hospital-free this time!  We had a blast!  Everytime I visit I wish I lived closer, but that's just not gonna happen.  She has the sweetest, cutest kids EVER!  Little Lexi (who is 2) has grown quite attached to me the last few times I've visited, which is cool 'cause Lexi doesn't like anybody! 

This is Lexi :)

Don't let her looks fool ya - she's one tough little girl!

This is her older brother Will.  He's just precious and all boy!

After hanging out with the kids Friday night and Saturday afternoon, it was girl time Saturday night!  Margaret's husband John watched all three kids (though I didn't get any pics of baby Jackson this time, dangit!) and me, Margaret, her mom (aka Nay Nay), and her sister Lauren headed out to see Gary Allan at the Horseshoe Casino.  I love Gary Allan!  We had the best time I've had in a long time.  Lots of stories that night, but all I'll say is that it's always best to get security on your side so you're not the ones getting kicked out. :)

Nothing like true friends who stand the test of time and distance.  Nothing I wouldn't do for any of these 3 ladies.  Can't wait to get back soon!

30-Day Photo Challenge, Day 7

Ok, so I know I've been slacking.  It's been crazy busy in my world lately, I'll try to do better.  And yes, I know I still haven't done day 5, but I'll get to it eventually. :)

Day 7 - A picture of your most treasured material item

Without a doubt, it'd have to be this, my freakin' phone.  My whole life is in it.  It's sad really how addicted to it I am.  I love that my work calender syncs to it.  Sadly, if an event isn't in my phone, I'll forget.  And forget remembering phone numbers.  There are very few that I actually remember anymore.  Pictures, music, documents.  It's like a portable computer in my purse.

But it's also my fun game center, as well as my niece's.  At 6-years old, she has her own game folder in my phone and can probably operate it better than most adults.

A Laugh for Monday

Everybody could use a laugh on Monday.  A friend of mine sent me this email this weekend, and I just had to share.  Enjoy!

A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English , nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.

'House' for instance, is feminine: 'la casa.'
'Pencil,' however, is masculine: 'el lapiz.'
A student asked, 'What gender is 'computer'?'

Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether computer' should be a masculine or a feminine noun. Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.


The men's group decided that 'computer' should definitely be of the feminine gender ('la computadora'), because:
1. No one but their creator understands their internal logic;
2. The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else;
3. Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; and
4. As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your paycheck on accessories for it.

The women's group, however, concluded that computers should be Masculine ('el computador'), because:
1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;
2 They have a lot of data but still can't think for themselves;
3. They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they ARE the problem; and
4. As soon as you commit to one, you realize that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.

The women won.