Archive for February, 2008
February 22, 2008· Filed under Casual Friday
Happy Friday! Our kids are getting their first “snow” day of the year and it isn’t even snowing! It should really be called an “ice” day, because that is what we are getting.
I know for many of you the snow days have been too plentiful, too frequent and you are just ready for some spring weather. Me, I would just love one big, white, fluffy snow storm this year - enough to snow us in for 2 days and then winter is free to leave.
How has your winter been? Lots of snow days or just a few? Do you have cabin fever yet? And anything else you have to say about the weather. Of course, feel free to talk about anything really - after all this is Casual Friday. How about the Oscar’s this weekend? I haven’t even heard of half the movies! And the political debates - is it November yet?
Also, be sure to stop back in over the weekend because I will be posting a few new giveaways.
Thanks to HomeMom3, Gayla, Brian, Randa, Chris, Katelyn, Lisa-Marie, Pickel, LA Blogger Girl, and Rose for talking chocolate with us last week.
Join the conversation! Everyone is welcome.
February 20, 2008· Filed under Wordless Wednesdays
Can you tell she loves her Build-a-Bears?
For more Wordless Wednesday inspiration, visit the WW hub.
February 19, 2008· Filed under Celebrities
Every Christmas I stress over what to get my husband - he seriously has everything he needs already. This Christmas I decided to get him something he wouldn’t have to put away, find a use for, or politely say thank you for - I got him tickets to go see Larry the Cable Guy Live. Needless to say, he loved the gift and couldn’t wait for the date to arrive. The concert was this past weekend at the Warner Theater in downtown Washington DC.
While we both used to work in downtown DC, it still felt like a trip to the big city. We have become very comfortable here on the fringe of suburbia and it almost felt like a mini vacation. The kids were all parcelled out to friends houses so we had a bonified 18 hours of kid free time, too.
The Warner Theater is the PERFECT place to see a comedian of any kind. Its not too large, there is no bad seat, the theater is just steeped in history and it is gorgeous. We had mid-balcony seats and they were fine. I had a blast people watching before the show - I didn’t know there were so many ways to wear camo!
To start off, let’s just say that Larry has lost some weight! According to him he has lost 50 lbs. using the Nutrisystem diet. Suddenly that diet plan has street cred with a large number of guys! Â He was wearing his trademark sleeveless plaid shirt - this one in red - and he says he likes shopping at Wal-Mart because there he is only a medium.
His show was full of the standard non-PC fare, guy jokes, and poking fun at many of the cultural icons of today. We laughed at most of the jokes, but the ones he screwed up and the audience insprired impromptu comebacks were the funniest, in my opinion! A lot of the show is based on his most recent CD Larry the Cable Guy: Morning Constitutions and even though my husband had heard many of the jokes before, he said it was so much funnier in person.
If you like Larry the Cable Guy’s style of humor, the concert is definitely worth the ticket price!
February 15, 2008· Filed under Casual Friday
Happy Friday! Are you all coming out of your chocolate induced comas yet? Me, I’m enjoying a few Hershey’s Kisses with my morning cup of coffee.
What is behind our candy addictions? Brian Pipa has this amazing site that is dedicated entirely to candy called, Candy Addict. If there was ever a candy you wanted to try, find or just read about it, chances are it’s there. My personal favorite is his list of the 10 Grossest Candies and the Top 10 Candy Legends.
So, let’s talk candy today! What are your favorites? Most unique candy you have ever had? Do you even have a sweet tooth? Dark chocolate or milk chocolate? And of course the regular Friday talk - how was your week, what are your plans for the weekend, and anything else you want to discuss.
PS - If you want to stump the kids, challenge them to figure out all the answers on this Candy Store Word Scramble.
February 14, 2008· Filed under Link Love
There have been some really great compilation posts lately - ones that are definitely worth bookmarking and spending some time on! Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable!
Have a great day!
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