Poor Paula

What is going on with Paula Abdul? She was clearly *impaired* last night on Idol. She claims she isn't taking anything...then she better be checking the pockets of her staff because she is getting drugged somehow. Maybe Simon is adding a little something to her Coke. Nah, he actually seems quite annoyed with her most of the time. She was struggling. The lowest point was after little Dannyboy sang and Paula commented (or at least tried to) on the way she loves how his voice "goes in and out of colors?" Huh? Is she trying to tell us he is gay??? We all know that Paula. No need to highlight the obvious. Thank goodness the powers that be had some pity and cut her off quickly the rest of the night with the theme music. I know. I know. I usually have a little more patience for people. (or maybe not) but Paula is on my last nerve. Seriously Paula....get some help. Bless your heart.

Good News People! *Updated*

I just saw that Matt White will be in Charlotte next month! This is exciting news because I have been enjoying the songs from that cute little guy for awhile now. I found him by accident while creating a slide show and have become quite attached. I've downloaded 3 of his songs from I tunes but now I'm thinking I will need to add some more very soon. I put "Best Days" on my cell as Brad's ring. Choosing a ring for people is serious business. I'm a little thrifty (cheap) so I only bought 3 and had to really struggle through what would be my default ring. I would tell you what it is but some of you would make fun of me! (No- it is not New Kids on the Block!) Anyway, looks like since Matt is still a little on the unknown side his tickets are CHEAP! ($10!) Sounds like a good date night to me. Hope Brad feels the same...
*Update-Five Times August will also be at the concert...having no idea who that was, I did a little searching...GOOD STUFF! Stacie, you will like this guy too!!! There is something about these "unknowns" that I just like. The other one I have my eye (and ear) on is Jonathan Clay. Mix those three men on your Ipod and you have hours of goooood laying in the sun music. Gosh, when will summer get here?

Rockin Theme Park

I guess I better brush up on my music trivia- Hard Rock Park opens in Myrtle Beach this spring. There is quite a bit of good info and pics here. This was a surprise to me...apparently I should watch a little more news or something. These are usually the kind of projects you know about years in advance. Waiting. Hoping. Wondering. I assume many of you have known about this for years. Not sure how I missed it but it was an exciting discovery today! Combine this news with the fact that no one threw up tonight (so far) and it only took 40 minutes to convince the boys to take their yucky flu medicine. Today was a pretty decent improvement!

Trying to Cheer Myself

I meant to post this pic at the beginning of the year. It was on the Sunset Beach website. I love it for many reasons. Beach pics are always great. Daydreaming about the beach is especially nice when the weekend has been crap. Not that this weekend has been crap but...let's be honest. It hasn't been pleasant. Enjoy the picture.

He did good!

Just wanted a share a glimpse of the beautiful arrangement Brad sent for Vday. Those of you that were at our wedding will recognize the lilies...our signature flower. Still love them.

Brad also surprised me with a stereo for the bedroom and rewired the speakers so that one is in the bedroom and one is in my bathroom. He put alot of thought into this knowing how I like to listen to music while I get ready in the mornings. He even burned my Itunes list onto CDs and had them ready to go in the system. Not bad. Not bad. He's also smart to do this as a surprise because he knows I would be too logical and tell him all the reasons such a purchase was not necessity. Well, maybe it wasn't a necessity but I've sure been using the heck out of it!

Thank you B-rad. I love the thought you put into this Vday and I love you.

What Goes Around Comes Around...

What goes around comes around like...
*the flu- which is what we have at our house. (Aaron)
*good friends stepping in- we helped some friends a couple weeks ago when one of them was out of town and now I have good friends helping me
*sweet notes- I used to write cards for Brad so he would have one a day to open while he was on his trips. This time he did that for me.

Happy Birthday Andy Bear

Finally Wii Party Pics

Playing Favorites

I get quite attached to my classes each year. I admit that I do have favorites. Any teacher that says they don't is a liar. I also admit that I consider these kids to be "mine" long after they graduate Kindergarten. But rarely do I get to keep in close contact with any of them. Payten Brown is the exception. Because her momma and I are tight, I get to see PayPay regularly. Today I got to read her latest publication entitled, I Played With My Frined Maci. Ok, so she mispelled "friend." Did I mention that she is SIX?! Last year we worked on 3 page stories with a beginning, middle, and end. This story is 9 pages long complete with detail, punctuation, capitalization, and illustrations. These are the things that make a teacher proud!

Payten- You earned a big ol :) with a Mr. Sketch smelly marker. Keep on writing hippy chick.

Circus! Circus!