My letter to a friend having a breast reduction

Dear Lilly (name changed to protect the well endowed),

Just a note to show my SUPPORT to you! I hope you will soon feel UPLIFTED and your normal PERKY self. I am certain you will not be a BOOB through all of the pain you must be in. Please don't MINIMIZE how much I think of you, I really appreciate your friendship (I cross my heart)! May you soon have less BOUNCE back in your steps!
Love,
Sue (aka your BOSOM buddy)

So I am off to Ross to find the perfect tiny bra in cheetah print or something outrageous to go along with my letter. What do you think? Of course a yummy dinner will accompany the gift!

Our Whole Earth Day That Wasn't

It all started out as our normal tradition walk to campus and enjoy "Whole Earth Day" aka "Hippie Fest" Just as I was debating in which dreadlock style would go with my tie-dye and tattoo, we get a phone call from one of Parker's friends saying he fell and hit his head HARD and an ambulance was on its way, sure enough, we started hearing emergency vehicles and ran across campus to find our dare devil strapped on a gurney with c-collar and all ready for a ride to the hospital. He and his friends were jumping stairs and leaping over the garbage cans at the bottom and Parker did a face plant on the cement. OUCH! POOR CEMENT!!
Parker pretty much came out unscathed, an impressive goose egg and fracture of his radial head. His biggest upset was that I would not let him go rejoin his "posse" for more fun.

Without a doubt, if we go back to the scene, there will probably be a large dent in the pavement!

Then my sweet senior enjoyed his last HS dance. The group met for pictures at the arboretum (gorgeous spot) The limo picked them up there and they headed to the Sheraton in Sac for the big event.

My boy at his last prom with his favorite mom!

Of course miss social here hung out with her friends and took silly pictures of each other. This picture is the typical teen texter!

We are just waiting for agents to contact us!!

I hate when I am taking a blogcation but the fans, news and papparazzi keep bugging me!! Lissi Looks darling in this clip, but this just makes me think that there is something dorkier than hearing my voice on a recording!!

Click anywhere above and it will take you to the link to see our faces!!

Taking a "Blogcation"

Yes. I am in need of a "blogcation" a wise anonymous person said:
"A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on detour"
So I am going to seek this. See you in a week? month? Heres to detours!

Spring Break Wedding!

Tiff, Roanne and Hannah before the big event
We just returned from a fun week in Las Vegas for Tiffany's wedding (Tiff is the reason I survived toddlers, she was our "nanny", neighbor and "adopted daughter")

This is the Penthouse @ Green Valley Spa in Las Vegas. Tiff's husband Jayson works there and hooked everyone up with a fabulous week. I now know how the rich and famous party, this suite is unbelievable and over the top!

This is the control for the toilet, heated seat, heated washing and blow drying, I really could get used to this lifestyle! It had a shower in one bathroom with 4 shower heads plus a steam room. The bathtub full of the princess's above looks over the city and gorgeous pool area

There was not a dry eye when Tiff danced with Ashley (aka Mo) to "Leaving Cinderella" in typical Mo fashion, he grabbed tissue and stuffed in his ears so he wouldn't have to listen to the words of the song, it did not work, everyone cried at this very tender moment!

The adorable cake made by my sister in law Jill! I put together the centerpieces, they turned out really cute, this picture doesn't show them off. Gumballs are the base, then root beer sticks and darling pink heart suckers, ting ting grass and tulle with pearls and ribbon, they were very fun and very Tiff!

My princess was escorted by Tiff's bro Ryan (the tallest and shortest couple in the wedding party)
We had a great week and we feel so blessed to have Tiff and her family as a big part of our life!

I LOVE IT!

BEFORE AND AFTER

I AM FINALLY GETTING AROUND TO POSTING PHOTOS OF OUR KITCHEN MAKE-OVER. THANKS TO SHAWN, BRADEN AND VERA, IF HAVE NEW LAMINATE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, AND I LOVE THEM!! HERE ARE PHOTOS OF THE KITCHEN AND TEARING UP THE MASTER BEDROOM FLOORS. I REALLY LIKE THE IDEA OF OPENING UP A CUPBOARD. I COVERED THIN INSULATING BOARD WITH FABRIC AND STUCK IT IN THE BACK OF THE CABINET, AND WA-LAA--- A FUN, BRIGHT CABINET! THE WALLS THAT HAD TILE ON THEM WERE TORN UP, SO I DID A "TISSUE PAPER" FINISH ON THEM AND IT COVERED UP ALL OF THE DENTS AND FLAWS PERFECTLY. (CHEAP AND EASY!)

NOTE THE GORGEOUS FLOWERS ON THE COUNTER- COMPLIMENTS OF A FAMILY THAT SPENT HUNDREDS OF $$'S ON FLOWERS FOR A FUNERAL AND THEN DID NOT WANT THEM. THIS WEEKEND I GATHERED SEVERAL VASES AND MADE GORGEOUS BOUQUETS FOR MY HOUSE--RECYCLING AT IT'S BEST! JUST ONE OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF BEING MARRIED TO THE UNDERTAKER! LOL!! AND YOU THOUGHT THIS WHOLE TIME THERE WERE NO PERKS?

It takes 2 !!

Shawn left Wed. to help chaperone Braden's Jazz Choir trip to Disneyland. This left me with working all week until 5:00 and trying to juggle kids, meetings and crazy schedules SOLO, not a pretty sight!! It really makes me appreciate single parents who do this balancing act everyday and do a great job at it (I admit I am a sissy) The whole thing exhausts me and makes me oh so grateful for an amazing husband. I have to say that it is a little intimidating because Shawn does a much better solo act than I do. The kids will be happy for Shawn's return because I am the "mean" parent. I hide the TV remotes and leave chore lists for after school. We have all survived, but boy do I appreciate a partner in this parenthood business.
THANKS SHAWN, YOU KEEP ME SANE!! (MOST OF THE TIME)