Okay, so Maureen tagged me and I don’t wanna leave her hangin’ (cuz that’s just how I roll).

I’m supposed to reveal 5 interesting things about myself. Honestly, I’m digging the trenches for this stuff…let me know if you find any of these things remotely interesting, okay?

1. I played on an undefeated basketball team from 7th grade-10th grade. That same team won the AAAAA State Championship 3 out of my 4 years in high school. The year we didn’t take the championship, we lost by two in the finals.

2. I broke my tailbone trying to slip-n-slide standing up. I made it about 1/4 of the way down the strip and busted my ass. Literally. I found out later, someone had added vegetable oil to slip-n-slide. Do not try this at home.

3. I had Lyme’s Disease 4 years ago and now have some minor arthritis in my elbows as a result.

4. The night I met Fishdog I was on a date with another man. (A former schoolmate of Fishdog’s) When the date was over, I called my girlfriend and told her I met the man I was gonna marry. Five months later, Fishdog and I were engaged.

5. I had a cancerous mole removed from my hip when I was fifteen(It had 5 inch roots, so it was a pretty involved sugery. I still have a scar.) When I woke up from the surgery, I asked the doctor to pack and bandage me well enough so I could play softball that night. He laughed and said he’d do it but there would be no way I would even want to play. I hit four homeruns that game.

I’m gonna tag some folks now…

Kristen Painter, Maria Geraci, Louisa Edwards, Fishdog, and Lillian Feisty

You’re it!

Okay, so Maureen tagged me and I don’t wanna leave her hangin’ (cuz that’s just how I roll).

I’m supposed to reveal 5 interesting things about myself. Honestly, I’m digging the trenches for this stuff…let me know if you find any of these things remotely interesting, okay?

1. I played on an undefeated basketball team from 7th grade-10th grade. That same team won the AAAAA State Championship 3 out of my 4 years in high school. The year we didn’t take the championship, we lost by two in the finals.

2. I broke my tailbone trying to slip-n-slide standing up. I made it about 1/4 of the way down the strip and busted my ass. Literally. I found out later, someone had added vegetable oil to slip-n-slide. Do not try this at home.

3. I had Lyme’s Disease 4 years ago and now have some minor arthritis in my elbows as a result.

4. The night I met Fishdog I was on a date with another man. (A former schoolmate of Fishdog’s) When the date was over, I called my girlfriend and told her I met the man I was gonna marry. Five months later, Fishdog and I were engaged.

5. I had a cancerous mole removed from my hip when I was fifteen(It had 5 inch roots, so it was a pretty involved sugery. I still have a scar.) When I woke up from the surgery, I asked the doctor to pack and bandage me well enough so I could play softball that night. He laughed and said he’d do it but there would be no way I would even want to play. I hit four homeruns that game.

I’m gonna tag some folks now…

Kristen Painter, Maria Geraci, Louisa Edwards, Fishdog, and Lillian Feisty

You’re it!

HowManyOfMe.com

There are: 201 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

How cool is that?

Thanks for letting me steal from you, Lee. Not sure where you find this stuff…

HowManyOfMe.com

There are: 201 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

How cool is that?

Thanks for letting me steal from you, Lee. Not sure where you find this stuff…

I survived last night…but it was a miracle!
Okay, I’m exaggerating–a little.

Rader’s make-up really didn’t bother me so much. But Ian’s? *shudder* Thankfully my #1 born son decided to spend halloween with his friends on the square instead of with us. He did his best to torment me while he was at home. He had this awful high-pitched Barney laugh and and he’d open his eyes as wide as he could (which really isn’t that wide, but still, it was effective) and he’d smile with his brace face and it really made me cringe.

Have I mentioned how much I hate clowns?
Fishdog joined in the party and became Fishdog of the Dead. I just sprinkled myself in glitter and called myself The Glitter Avenger. Oh, and I had “smoky eyes” from dramatic effect.

I’m a little disappointed in my lack of halloween spirit this year. I hung a single ghost in the yard and didn’t dress up. I didn’t even buy candy because we went to someone else’s house. The women drank wine and the men braved the storm with the kids. Next year I will do better.

I leave you with a little photo montage. My youngest son loves the camera and every time we download pictures, we find a little surprise. Last night, sometime in the 5 minutes between showers and bed, Rader managed to get a hold of the camera.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you: Halloween Rader Self-Portrait

I survived last night…but it was a miracle!
Okay, I’m exaggerating–a little.

Rader’s make-up really didn’t bother me so much. But Ian’s? *shudder* Thankfully my #1 born son decided to spend halloween with his friends on the square instead of with us. He did his best to torment me while he was at home. He had this awful high-pitched Barney laugh and and he’d open his eyes as wide as he could (which really isn’t that wide, but still, it was effective) and he’d smile with his brace face and it really made me cringe.

Have I mentioned how much I hate clowns?
Fishdog joined in the party and became Fishdog of the Dead. I just sprinkled myself in glitter and called myself The Glitter Avenger. Oh, and I had “smoky eyes” from dramatic effect.

I’m a little disappointed in my lack of halloween spirit this year. I hung a single ghost in the yard and didn’t dress up. I didn’t even buy candy because we went to someone else’s house. The women drank wine and the men braved the storm with the kids. Next year I will do better.

I leave you with a little photo montage. My youngest son loves the camera and every time we download pictures, we find a little surprise. Last night, sometime in the 5 minutes between showers and bed, Rader managed to get a hold of the camera.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you: Halloween Rader Self-Portrait

Together, let us sing the praises of Dayquil, Nyquil, and Breathe Right Strips.

I feel much better this morning. My head is filled with only a half a vat of snot and I actually slept last night. (Nyquil is wonderful…especially when it’s helped along by a glass of chardonnay.)

So I woke refreshed today. Which is a good thing. Trust me. I have to have all my strength for tonight’s ordeal.

Remember–it’s not just Halloween around here. No. It’s the night of Clowns.

My sons will get their comeuppance one day. I promise.

Meanwhile, I’d like to introduce you to the “Dream Team” as they call themselves. [koff]
Nizzy, Captain, Grant, and Luke. Parents–lock up your daughters. They aren’t safe when these lads are out on the town.

Actually the team has been temporarily disbanded since everyone is back home but Captain, who leaves tomorrow. Unfortunately, the timing didn’t work out so we won’t be able to take him out one last time to the ultra fabulous Southaven Hooters. (please read with sarcasm) As much as we would’ve loved to see Captain one last time, I can’t say I’m gonna miss the trip to Hooters. I’ve had my fill for the year, thankyouverymuch.

Happy Halloween!

Together, let us sing the praises of Dayquil, Nyquil, and Breathe Right Strips.

I feel much better this morning. My head is filled with only a half a vat of snot and I actually slept last night. (Nyquil is wonderful…especially when it’s helped along by a glass of chardonnay.)

So I woke refreshed today. Which is a good thing. Trust me. I have to have all my strength for tonight’s ordeal.

Remember–it’s not just Halloween around here. No. It’s the night of Clowns.

My sons will get their comeuppance one day. I promise.

Meanwhile, I’d like to introduce you to the “Dream Team” as they call themselves. [koff]
Nizzy, Captain, Grant, and Luke. Parents–lock up your daughters. They aren’t safe when these lads are out on the town.

Actually the team has been temporarily disbanded since everyone is back home but Captain, who leaves tomorrow. Unfortunately, the timing didn’t work out so we won’t be able to take him out one last time to the ultra fabulous Southaven Hooters. (please read with sarcasm) As much as we would’ve loved to see Captain one last time, I can’t say I’m gonna miss the trip to Hooters. I’ve had my fill for the year, thankyouverymuch.

Happy Halloween!

Remember that truck I was looking for on Friday?

Well, it came back last night and this time it dropped a vat of snot on top of me.

Head cold anyone?

And where does the phrase head cold come from? Sure, my head is stuffed up like a sausage, but I’m far from cold. I’m not even remotely cold. I’m a walking heat pump right now.

Yesterday I felt the beginnings of the nasty head, but I diplomatically tried to ignore it. I medicated myself, drank some water, and took my husband, the boys, and one of Ian’s friends on a walk to the square. We stopped at Volta, a little Greek Cafe, and sat on the deck for lunch.

By the end of lunch, I couldn’t ignore the nasties any longer.

We walked home, I sank into the couch and didn’t move until bed.

And now I’m at work with a Hazard Sign on my forehead. Stay away. Contents may be contagious.

Where is my Hazmat suit?

Remember that truck I was looking for on Friday?

Well, it came back last night and this time it dropped a vat of snot on top of me.

Head cold anyone?

And where does the phrase head cold come from? Sure, my head is stuffed up like a sausage, but I’m far from cold. I’m not even remotely cold. I’m a walking heat pump right now.

Yesterday I felt the beginnings of the nasty head, but I diplomatically tried to ignore it. I medicated myself, drank some water, and took my husband, the boys, and one of Ian’s friends on a walk to the square. We stopped at Volta, a little Greek Cafe, and sat on the deck for lunch.

By the end of lunch, I couldn’t ignore the nasties any longer.

We walked home, I sank into the couch and didn’t move until bed.

And now I’m at work with a Hazard Sign on my forehead. Stay away. Contents may be contagious.

Where is my Hazmat suit?