Friday Photo

Friday again! But I'm not set to relax. I have the big bridal shower tomorrow! And then genius me said yes to hosting UFC night. Again. Only because we're not paying for it this time around. Hubby's cousin offered to pay because he doesn't really have the space to host it himself. Then Sunday is Mother's Day. Church to see one of my kids play piano during service, then brunch with the fabulous Josey women.

Today is another of my edits for fun. This was from our anniversary trip to the coast. It's Moonstone Beach in Cambria.

The whole beach is little rocks. Not sand, but rocks. And there are some pretty cool rocks to be found. Tad has a mini collection from our trip. And yes, I was down on the ground to take this picture. It's another one that might make the wall. Not sure yet.

Happy Friday! And come back Sunday for a special Mother's Day post and a birthday post!

Randomness

I've been so insanely busy that I'm just exhausted. We watch my youngest nephew during the week now (he's 3) and he's SO different than Tad was. It's amazing how siblings can be so different! Then I'm prepping for the bridal shower this weekend. Add to that my role as listener/sympathizer/counselor to some loved ones... *whew*

So have some randomness, because this is as close as I can get to complete thoughts at the moment.

• So OMG Lost this week. I don't think I have EVER cried that hard over a show or movie. Maybe, but one doesn't come to mind. I mean, full on sobs that left me feeling wiped out when I was done. Then I couldn't even talk about the episode with hubby when it was over. Because THAT brought the tears back. Even reading recaps/analysis today made me tear up!
• My Tad's birthday turned out pretty good. I took cupcakes and balloons to school for him. Both in the theme of dinosaurs. His class thought the cupcakes were the coolest ever.
  
• Speaking of the cupcakes, the chocolate frosting I made for them... *drool* I ate it on graham crackers last night. I'll be honest and say that I considered eating it with a spoon. But that could be my "monthly gift" and it's influence.
• Claudia, you might be my new BFF. See, my girl Claudia snagged some actual photos (taken by someone we know) of JOSH DUHAMEL!!! Did you hear me? JOSH DUHAMEL! Then gave them to me when I stopped by my mom's office yesterday. Claudia, if I ever get an invite to meet a certain mutual love of ours, I'll totally invite you. I'll even let you have first hug.
• Oh yeah, one of Tad's little friends from class killed me with cuteness yesterday. As I was leaving, he told me, "Hey Paul's aunt, you're nice." It was adorable.
• I read somewhere this week that there is a sequel to The Dark Crystal being made. This scares me. Very much.

That oughta do it for me today. I need to get to work.

Happy Birthday to...

My Tad!

Yup, it's my baby's birthday today. He's 6! I'm feeling really old right now. Doesn't 6 sound old? Doesn't he LOOK old? It kills me.

There's really nothing I can say about Tad that you haven't heard already. If I could, I would buy him and keep him as my own. If I knew my kids would turn out as awesome as him, I would have at least four. He's weird and it's totally our fault. He's sweet and I don't know if I can take the credit for that. He's smart and creative and I'd like to think we had a hand in that.

He's perfect.

Happy birthday little man! I love you all the way to infinity and beyond!

American Idol - Top 5

Soooo Harry Connick Jr. is the mentor this week. Helping the contestants sing Sinatra. I kinda like Harry. For an old guy anyway.

Aaron is up first. He picked "Fly Me To The Moon." Gotta throw out - he looks a hundred times better than he normally does tonight. He sounded good too. I like the song, so that helps me like him a little more tonight. Randy said he did a really good job. Ellen said he had beautiful vocals. Kara thought it was good, but it wasn't as strong as last week. Simon was with Kara.

And now it's Casey's turn. And he's singing "Blue Skies." I love this song. LOVE it. And Casey sounds okay. It's not great, but I don't know that I expected it to be. It's totally NOT him. Randy said it was probably his worst performance. Ellen said it was stiff. Kara didn't love it. Simon said he wasn't fantastic and came over a little awkward.

Crystal picked "Summer Wind." Haha, I have to say it. Her hair is confusing me. It's pretty from the front. Looks clean and everything. Then you have those dreads in the back. *sigh* Oh well... she sounds good. It's finally something that doesn't sound like EVERYTHING else she's done. I can actually say I like it because of that. Randy said it was okay but a little sleepy. Ellen wanted her to loosen up a little. Kara "kind of liked it." Simon said it felt a little indulgent.

*side note* So now that Siobhan is gone, we're going to give Crystal time to justify her song choices?? This is why Idol goes over EVERY SINGLE WEEK.

Now it's Big Mike's turn. He picked my absolute favorite, "The Way You Look Tonight." I love it. He sounds great. Totally grabbed my attention. Randy gushed over him. Ellen loved him. Kara said he sounded great and still sounded like himself. Simon pretty much hinted that he blew everyone else out of the water.

And Lee gets to finish the night with "That's Life." Um, his voice is pretty much perfect for this music. Okay, he gets my votes again tonight. I'm seriously loving listening to him tonight. Randy loved it. Ellen said if this was the last night of performances he would have just won the whole thing. Kara told him he can win. Simon said it was by far the best performance of the night.

So obviously I'm going to put Aaron, Crystal and Casey in the bottom. Maybe with Casey going home. Or Aaron. I don't think Crystal will be out yet.

Alrighty, gotta go vote for Lee!

**Um, edit. HOW DOES LADY GAGA EVEN BELONG ON THE SAME STAGE AS HARRY CONNICK JR. AND WHY IS SHE GOING TO BE ON DURING SINATRA WEEK?!?!**

5 Things...

I didn't get to do a 5 Things post last week because some LAME-O company was having issues with their internet service. *cough*Comcast*cough*

Anywho, two weeks ago I gave you 5 Things I Love About Spring. In the spirit of being bipolar, today I give you...

5 Things I Hate About Spring

1. Pollen. Hubby and I have awful allergies and spring can be miserable for us. We can go through boxes of tissues and tons of medicine.
2. Saying goodbye to baggy winter sweatshirts. There's something comforting about being able to spend the whole day in a big sweatshirt that hides your flab.
3. The return of shorts. Some days I like my legs, some days I don't. But I don't like them after winter is over. They need a tan!
4. The inevitable first tan lines of the year. I got mine over spring break. You don't realize just how warm it's going to be so you skip the sun block. Then you're stuck with a funky tan line three months into the year. Grrrr...
5. The reminder that swim suit season is just around the corner. And you need to work out, get a tan, and find a cute suit. Ugh. I haven't bought a new one in a couple years actually. Haven't wanted to because of money or just not wanting to wear one in the first place. This year I need a one piece because I'm with the church kids so much. And of course no one makes cute (affordable) one piece suits. Boooo.

There ya go. Anything you care to share today?

Happy Birthday to...

My Micah Paige!!!

My cousin Micah is pretty much the coolest. And she's definitely the bestest house sitter ever! We're a lot alike, which means we always have fun together. She has some of the best friends that are constantly coming to my house with her. I love everything about her! Even the fact that she shops in my closet a lot more lately.

Micah is one of Tad's favorite people too. They always blow out her birthday candles together. Because that's the kind of person she is. She'll share her birthday candles with a kid.

Happy birthday Micah! I love you cousin!!!

Monday Coolness

It's Monday again! And this promises to be quite the crazy week for me. I'm in the process of finding enough tables and chairs for the bridal shower this weekend. And waiting on our children's pastor to call me. And babysitting. And planning a small birthday celebration for tomorrow.

*whew*

I didn't find a video that called to me today, but I took this picture when we went out of town for our anniversary. It amuses me.

That squirrel is being a mooch. I wish I had food for him, because I'm pretty sure he would have taken it out of my hand. He walked RIGHT UP to hubby and I and started begging. And he was a FATTY! Apparently the squirrels at Morro Rock are well fed.

Everyone have a nice (or at least bearable) Monday!