TGIF

***My youngest son is participating in a hockey clinic this weekend.  He is excited because he gets to teach younger hockey kids techniques and other related hockey stuff that he says I do not understand.  What do I know, right? I'm just a hockey mom.  ;-)

***Same son was at hockey lessons. He went to undress in the locker room.  To his dismay there was a mom in there putting on her very young son's hockey gear.  I was wondering what was taking my son so long to change.  He came out with the top gear off but bottoms still on.

I asked "What are you doing?"  

"There is this lady in there with kids and I can't change?"  

"Why?" I ask.

  "I have no underwear on."  

***Last weekend hubby made me two raised garden boxes.  I finally planted lettuce seeds.  About a month late than recommended.  When I do plant early the lettuce grows before the tomatoes and peppers.  So what the point if you can't enjoy a salad without other veggies?

***Anyone know how to get those pesky bugs off the front of the car?  I went to the car wash and used a high pressure sprayer.  It looks better, but still yucky.



Happy Weekend!!!

Mama's gone Gray!

Last weekend was CRAZY busy.
Brandon had FIVE hockey games.

One Friday night, three Saturday and one on Sunday for a Shamrock Tournament.

 He came home Saturday evening and CRASHED!

Slept in on Sunday until it was time to go to the next game.

Refreshed and ready to go!

  I was exhausted ecstatic driving place to place and watching the games.

I don't know how he does it.

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Zachary went on a job interview at a new ice cream store.

  It is located right out of our development, so very convenient for us Zach.
We have begged asked Zach to find a job for a few years now.

There are a lot of people interviewing, so cross your fingers for him.

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Ahren accumulated a large debt within one weekend.

  Four citations!

Turning left on a red light.

Driving without valid insurance.

Expired Inspection.

Expired Registration.

Whopping $600.00!

When he did get his car inspected it cost him an additional $350.00

Seriously son?? 

 He is almost 23 years old!!  

We paid his insurance until he turned 21.  He did well keeping up with his payments until recently.

I am frustrated!

I don't think I'd be a good parent if I paid his fines for him.

 He needs to learn a hard lesson.

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After this weekend, it's no wonder I am turing gray!

BFF turns 40!

Chad & Heather, Tami & Todd

Limo has arrived for the birthday girl.

We rode in a white stretch limousine.  It had a bar with wine glasses and ice.

We picked up another couple, Colleen and Scott.

There was more than enough room for the six of us.

Opening birthday gifts.

Heather received two pandora charms: frog (for leap year birthday) and a star (for celebrating her birthday).

Pouring the bubbly!

Arriving in Philadelphia.

The building in the picture is City Hall with at statue of the founder, William Penn at the top.

SURPRISE!

 We ate at a 5 Star restaurant called Butcher and Singer Steakhouse.

"Butcher and Singer is not your ordinary run-of-the-mill steakhouse. An homage to old Hollywood, low lights and dark woods evoke a feeling reminiscent of a bygone era when women donned full red lips, men wore a suite and tie and post-Prohibition liquor flowed freely."  -Butcher and Singer website

All of us were in awe once we entered the restaurant.  There were huge chandeliers hanging, bull decor everywhere and wait staff that saw to your every need.

The funniest thing we saw was the bathroom doors.  The women's room had Little Red Riding hood on the door and the men's room had the Big Bad Wolf.  Out of character for a 5 Star Restaurant, but put a smile on your face.

I ordered a Pomegranate Martini.  

Holy Schmoly, it was wickedly strong!  

I haven't drank something that strong since I was a teenager  turned 21.  

We had a great time!
Happy Birthday Heather!

Shopping for the perfect dress

Friday night Heather and I went shopping.  We were on the hunt for a perfect dress to wear to a birthday dinner celebration for Heather's 40th birthday.

It really seemed like we were there for hours trying on different dresses.

This is just a sample of the ones we tried on.

It really was fun showing off to the hubby's who were waiting on a bench outside the dressing rooms.

Heather had no idea where we were going for dinner.


It's a very classy place in Philadelphia.


Her husband rented a LIMO!

OH! And you cannot forget the shoes!

I know the suspense is killing you... 

tomorrow I will reveal the dresses and location of the dinner party!!

Hockey Tournament

 My son was recently in a hockey tournament in a town near Philadelphia, PA. 

In this picture it looks like he is going to fall.  Actually #20 fell over and my son landed on his feet. 

Great check Baby!

 This is called a 'hip check'.  

Perfect example (Mommy's bragging rights) of my son checking an opposing player into the boards and prevent the puck being advanced in the offensive zone. 

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Leap Year Baby

Heather is my best friend.  I love everything about her.  

We celebrated her birthday last night at TGIF's for dinner.

I got her a pandora charm to add to her bracelet and a serving tray that matches her kitchen colors.

The big hit was the balloon! 

It was so cool.  The spiral sparkly tinsel was like a weight to allow the balloon to bobble.

Happy Birthday Leap Year Baby!