One of the Best Things about Living Here...

Dust and smoke haze make for the most beautiful sunsets!

Wicked Weekend!

Angie and I went to see the BEST musical ever in Seattle this weekend! I can say that since I've seen relatively few Broadway shows in my lifetime, less than 15. Just like with Phantom, I would pay to see Wicked many more times. It was fantastic and sounded just like the soundtrack even though the principals were different.

A fun girls weekend and I forgot my camera! Hard to believe, I know. These are a few of my salvageable iPhone pictures. No matter how much they say they've improved its camera, it is no substitute for my Nikon. We had to rush through dinner but it was a fantastic one anyway. Dragonfish is so good, I will be returning there with my hubby - or whoever else happens to be with me! The next day, we got a treat at my favorite mall treat "red mango". That is the main reason I shop at Bell Square when we head west. A stop at the Renton Ikea and we were headed back home to our families. Great weekend and not a complete financial disaster (not quite enough time at the mall for that).

TODAY

Outside My Window - It is dark, they are all closed up in the evening since it is starting to get cool.

I am Thinking - That I really need to be better about recording everyday things.

I am Thankful - For my wonderful marriage.

From the Kitchen - Tonight was cinnamon raisin french toast, had to use up leftovers.

I am Wearing - A tank top and my new organic cotton shorts from REI, so excited to be able to fit into clothes from there and find them on clearance.

I am Creating - Organized files for my digital scrapping supplies.

I am Going - To Seattle on October 2nd to see "Wicked"

I am Reading - Still Dark Fever, haven't done much reading lately

I am Hoping - That my beautiful anniversary roses last through the weekend.

I am Hearing - Snoring Labs reminding me I need to go to sleep and two boys that are still awake at 10:30, are you kidding me?

Around the House - Is a crazy mess from being sick this week.

One of my Favorite Things - My mattress that is calling my name.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week - Soccer, football, and BBQ party at my sisters, gonna be a busy Saturday!

Nine Years Ago...

Tonight I was partying with all of my best friends and family celebrating the best decision I've ever made. I married the love of my life and my very best friend that day.
Then I spent the rest of the evening hunting him down between beer runs. Ah well, just a preview of our lives to come.
I love you babe! Here's to a long and happy life together...

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Please Permit a Little Whining...

'Cause I feel like crap and I want to. I felt horrible yesterday with aches and chills but no fever which was awful especially since it was beautiful out and I am sure there won't be many more days like that. Plus the house is torn apart since we had to bring some furniture back home that was in storage so we are trying to redistribute again. I didn't work on it at all on Sunday. I did manage to get through the laundry one load at a time with big rests in between though. Thank goodness football has started so I didn't have grand expectations yesterday anyway.

Today I woke up and knew exactly what was wrong, still no fever but the pain had localized. Definitely a kidney infection! So stayed home from work, got kids to daycare, me to urgent care and then the pharmacy. Oh, before all of that, the Tahoe wouldn't start this morning and I was too sissy tired to jump it or even hook it up to charge so I had to drive Josh's truck (thank goodness it was here) Now I'm wiped and will be in the recliner for the remainder of the day.

Okay, whining completed! Tomorrow is another day (and the antibiotics will have kicked in)...