Here's our big group shot in Subway.
Little Miss Ava taking a ride on the Auntie Express.
Ava and Phoenix - sweet little cousins. So happy we could see everyone! :)
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Fantastic Surprise
Yesterday we were given the best break from all the packing to get to see my brother Jay's family as they drove through town on their way to a family reunion. It was so great to get all the kids together and to have almost all four kids in the same place as our mom. I loved it!
Here's our big group shot in Subway.
Little Miss Ava taking a ride on the Auntie Express.
Here's our big group shot in Subway.
Little Miss Ava taking a ride on the Auntie Express.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Packing: Day 4,389
I have to admit that going into this weekend I was quite fearful of the task at hand, as packing up the Pink Palace was no small chore to say the least. To my surprise, my fear was all for naught, as I'm the luckiest girl on earth to be related to these amazing women: 
My sister and my mom (and step-dad, who hates to be photographed) came into my chaos and took no prisoners. I had no idea they were all such guerilla packers, but my goodness! My jaw practically dropped watching them in action. Were it not for them, I'd be living like this my entire life:
Unfortunately, I didn't take "before and after" pictures, but I'm fairly certain you didn't want to see the before. Words couldn't even describe the horror.
The boxes behind us are just a few of the stacks and stacks and stacks (did I mention stacks??) of boxes/tubs/suitcases scattered about my house. My mom brought over 40 boxes and moving supplies and I thought it was way too many. Yeah, I was wrong. I wouldn't be surprised if we used every last one.
Apparently certain items come into my house and multiply, because we found hair clips, scrunchies, pens, tampons (WTF???), and bags. Lots of bags. Ooodles of bags. So many bags, in fact, that I should be called the old pink lady who lives in her bags. Seriously, there were like 974 bags scattered around my place. How does one person accumulate that many bags? I knew I had a penchant for them, but 974? Really?
HUGE THANKS to my family for their help. I couldn't have done it in a million years without you. I'm eternally grateful to you as well as my friends who've been so willing to help and pitch in. THANK YOU!!!!
My sister and my mom (and step-dad, who hates to be photographed) came into my chaos and took no prisoners. I had no idea they were all such guerilla packers, but my goodness! My jaw practically dropped watching them in action. Were it not for them, I'd be living like this my entire life:Unfortunately, I didn't take "before and after" pictures, but I'm fairly certain you didn't want to see the before. Words couldn't even describe the horror.The boxes behind us are just a few of the stacks and stacks and stacks (did I mention stacks??) of boxes/tubs/suitcases scattered about my house. My mom brought over 40 boxes and moving supplies and I thought it was way too many. Yeah, I was wrong. I wouldn't be surprised if we used every last one.Apparently certain items come into my house and multiply, because we found hair clips, scrunchies, pens, tampons (WTF???), and bags. Lots of bags. Ooodles of bags. So many bags, in fact, that I should be called the old pink lady who lives in her bags. Seriously, there were like 974 bags scattered around my place. How does one person accumulate that many bags? I knew I had a penchant for them, but 974? Really?
HUGE THANKS to my family for their help. I couldn't have done it in a million years without you. I'm eternally grateful to you as well as my friends who've been so willing to help and pitch in. THANK YOU!!!!
A Few More Days And I'll Be Unemployed...
My last week (well, half week) at work is going to be bittersweet to say the least. On the one hand, I'm so excited about my new adventure and what lies ahead of me. But on the other hand, I've made such wonderful friends here and I really did enjoy my time at the company. In fact, I thought I'd stay there forever.
In addition to handling my normal work, before I leave I've got to train the new person who's taking my place and clean out my desk - which will be no small feat. After 8 1/2 years, one accumulates a lot of crap, er, stuff, and if my apartment is any indication, I tend to hold on to lots and lots of junk.
In addition to handling my normal work, before I leave I've got to train the new person who's taking my place and clean out my desk - which will be no small feat. After 8 1/2 years, one accumulates a lot of crap, er, stuff, and if my apartment is any indication, I tend to hold on to lots and lots of junk.
McH sent me this comic and although I don't quite feel this way towards my boss (because he's actually pretty cool), it cracked me up. I even blew it up for him and put it on his desk. :)
Celebrity Wrap Up - Monday Edition
Hello and welcome to Monday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up.
There's just nothing sexier than a hot guy holding a baby - especially one who looks as besotted as Mark McGrath does. *Swoon*
Does Robert Pattinson have some sort of Time Machine? Where'd he get that groovy outfit?
Jason Segel - You might be adorable, but that backseat passenger of yours is totally freaking me out.
Orlando Bloom looks good running, looks good eating, looks good picking up trash, and I can only imagine how he'd look if he was running this exitedly towards me. Hey, a girl can dream, right?
It's a showdown! Faith Hill's hand is trying to tell Sandra Bullock's hand that it only played Tim McGraw's wife on a movie, but in reality Tim belongs to Faith. Sandra's hand, moving upwards, is obviously challenging Faith's to a girl fight. Bring it on!
There's just nothing sexier than a hot guy holding a baby - especially one who looks as besotted as Mark McGrath does. *Swoon*Does Robert Pattinson have some sort of Time Machine? Where'd he get that groovy outfit?Jason Segel - You might be adorable, but that backseat passenger of yours is totally freaking me out.
Orlando Bloom looks good running, looks good eating, looks good picking up trash, and I can only imagine how he'd look if he was running this exitedly towards me. Hey, a girl can dream, right?It's a showdown! Faith Hill's hand is trying to tell Sandra Bullock's hand that it only played Tim McGraw's wife on a movie, but in reality Tim belongs to Faith. Sandra's hand, moving upwards, is obviously challenging Faith's to a girl fight. Bring it on!
They Finally Did Something Right
Speaking of Mysteries...
Big thanks to Tracie for figuring out which show this celebrity was from, so that I could finally look up his name and see why I recognized him. 
Get this - I'd thought he was on something like the original 90210, but it turns out that Larry Poindexter was on not only Melrose Place and Party of Five, he was also on Silver Spoons! WIN!
Get this - I'd thought he was on something like the original 90210, but it turns out that Larry Poindexter was on not only Melrose Place and Party of Five, he was also on Silver Spoons! WIN!
Mystery Revealed
Yesterday we had a fun little quiz trying to figure out which movie this hottie starred in as a child?
The answer? Free Willy!
The answer? Free Willy! Who knew someone who played with whales would grow up and be a world of yum?
Celebrity Wrap Up - Sunday Edition
Hello and welcome to Sunday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up.
Why are AnnaLynne MacCord's boobs trying to escape? And who told Kellan Lutz to change his haircolor?
Katy Perry is like the anti-Gaga - so sweet, fresh, and cutesy. Her clothes are adorable.
When did Annakin Skywalker get some tattoos?
Why are AnnaLynne MacCord's boobs trying to escape? And who told Kellan Lutz to change his haircolor?
Katy Perry is like the anti-Gaga - so sweet, fresh, and cutesy. Her clothes are adorable.When did Annakin Skywalker get some tattoos?
Why, hello there, McSteamy. Yum.
When Lady Gaga fell, unfortunately, people thought she was just trying out a new dance moves that'd be great for bikers and didn't act quickly enough to catch her.
Jake, You Are A Douchebag
While it's true we already know that Bachelor Jake Pavelka is a bit (read: HUGE) of a tool, he's taking it to new heights while going on every talk show known to man to discuss his break-up with that hosebeast Vienna. Kudos to Mario Lopez for calling Jake out on his crap. When Mario asked Jake if it was true that they hadn't been intimate in four months, Jake tried to pull the "relationships start off strong and then the day-to-day kicks in" or some crap like that, and Mario was like, "Um, right, but you really weren't together very long at all." Jake, you are a douchebag now and forevermore. Aren't your 15 minutes up yet?
Peter Facinelli = TRIPLE WIN
You may or may not have heard that those crazed Twi-hards have been camped out in Hollywood since Monday in anticipation of the Eclipse premiere last night. That's right, I said Monday....as in several days ago. I mentioned they were crazypants, right?
How freaking cool is it that Peter Facinelli (who plays Dr. Cullen) and a few other cast members went over to the area the Twi-hards were camped and took pictures and signed autographs on their own time?!?!? Two thumbs WAY up for that. Very impressed.
Of course, I already knew of Peter's dreaminess from our recent encounter. Jennie Garth is one lucky woman. 
Definitely not dreamy? Why is R-Patz making this lame face? If this was my picture, I'd make him re-do it for sure. Fail.
How freaking cool is it that Peter Facinelli (who plays Dr. Cullen) and a few other cast members went over to the area the Twi-hards were camped and took pictures and signed autographs on their own time?!?!? Two thumbs WAY up for that. Very impressed.
Of course, I already knew of Peter's dreaminess from our recent encounter. Jennie Garth is one lucky woman. Definitely not dreamy? Why is R-Patz making this lame face? If this was my picture, I'd make him re-do it for sure. Fail.
Can You Name This Face?
Since it's Friday, I thought we'd jazz up the day by having a fun little quiz.
This person starred in a very popular movie some time ago. Can you name his face and/or the movie?
This person starred in a very popular movie some time ago. Can you name his face and/or the movie?
Celebrity Wrap Up - Saturday Edition
Hello and welcome to Saturday's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up.
Look at sweet little Katie, still desperately trying to plan her escape route. Don't give up, Katie! There's still hope!
Desperation, thy name is Tori Spelling. Seriously, could anything be worse than seeing her trying to gain attention by holding an Edward bottle? Even her daughter is like, "Are you kidding me with this crap? I'm one." Gross.
Speaking of 90210-ers, here we see Shannen Doherty in all her resplendent glory. Um, nice pants. Oh, wait. You're not wearing any. Fail.
Hey, Beyonce - 1988 called and would like its look back please.
Adrian Grenier is apparently pondering the mysteries of the universe. First on his list? Why, oh why, did he cut off his beautiful curly locks?!?!
Look at sweet little Katie, still desperately trying to plan her escape route. Don't give up, Katie! There's still hope!Desperation, thy name is Tori Spelling. Seriously, could anything be worse than seeing her trying to gain attention by holding an Edward bottle? Even her daughter is like, "Are you kidding me with this crap? I'm one." Gross.Speaking of 90210-ers, here we see Shannen Doherty in all her resplendent glory. Um, nice pants. Oh, wait. You're not wearing any. Fail.Hey, Beyonce - 1988 called and would like its look back please.Adrian Grenier is apparently pondering the mysteries of the universe. First on his list? Why, oh why, did he cut off his beautiful curly locks?!?!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
It's All About Inge
Last night I had to practically pass out Kleenex to dear, sweet Inge who was traumatized by never having been featured on my blog as a birthday shout-out. The problem, of course, is that her birthday falls during Sundance when nothing else exists in my mind. For that, I apologize. So, today, Inge, it's ALL ABOUT YOU! 
Inge loves playing Scrabble (not just on Facebook like some of us) and will kick anyone's butt. She rules.
Sushi is one of Inge's favorite meals and I swear she must have it at least five times a week (slight exaggeration). 
Romaine lettuce is the only lettuce she'll accept. Well, actually, anything OTHER than iceberg.
Oh, yeah. One more thing. Neener neener neener. Nathan and I send our love to you, Inge. :)
Inge loves playing Scrabble (not just on Facebook like some of us) and will kick anyone's butt. She rules.Sushi is one of Inge's favorite meals and I swear she must have it at least five times a week (slight exaggeration). Yes, we are very, very cool in our shades. 
Despite not loving country music, Inge does love Johnny Cash and all the old-timers.
Of course, there's nothing she loves more than hanging out with legendary bands like Air Supply. In fact, she's such a big fan, I'm pretty sure she threw her panties onstage. :)
Despite not loving country music, Inge does love Johnny Cash and all the old-timers. Of course, there's nothing she loves more than hanging out with legendary bands like Air Supply. In fact, she's such a big fan, I'm pretty sure she threw her panties onstage. :)Iceberg lettuce is the bane of Inge's existence and her most hated thing. It is her enemy.
Romaine lettuce is the only lettuce she'll accept. Well, actually, anything OTHER than iceberg.Oh, yeah. One more thing. Neener neener neener. Nathan and I send our love to you, Inge. :)
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