Dance, dance, dance...

Megan and her bff Ariana had their 12th birthday party together... a boy/girl dance party....can you just die?! It was beyond fun...those kids danced all night long. The boys even danced (or pretended to) a few times...mostly just wandering through the dancing girls. They were hysterical! I have to give props to my girl Diana...she's amazing when it comes to decorations, etc...the original party girl. I danced my 3 inch heels off...

15 years!

Jon and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary on January 20th...that number seems a little crazy to me, like some days it seems like its been longer than that, and others like it hasn't been that long at all. We couldn't be more different, my man and I...sometimes we laugh and say the only things we have in common are our love for each and LSU football! haha ... But somehow, it works... maybe because what Fr. Stephen said during his homily at our wedding is true...Jon is salt of the earth, a good man....and I am light to the world, sharing my little bit of crazy everywhere I go....and we just go together, like peas and carrots ;) ....

wedding 1/22/11

My oldest nephew Daniel got married Saturday to his love Delana...it was a really nice wedding. I loved being able to help Stacey and Mama get it all put together. They make a beautiful couple, and I'm thrilled to have a new niece....

what's new...

I'm starting to get annoyed with people driving around with antlers and red noses on their cars....take them off already. and I'm not really sure why this is annoying me so much...being the slacker that I am...Cassidy is busy watching Pokemon and eating popcorn and not doing her homework...we are in the planning stages of Megan's birthday party - she and her bff Ariana are going to have their party together...I need to do laundry and clean the kitchen, but here I sit on the computer...things are getting busy at both of the girls' schools - especially David - starting to get ready for the big fundraiser...I hope Jon will get to go hunting again before the season ends - it seems like he hasn't been as much as he's used to...we have a big anniversary this month - 15 years on the 20th...that'll be fun, I'm sure we'll have a night out to celebrate...we usually go to Perry's - that's our special occasion spot. Well, thats all for now - got to go get Megan from school...

2011!

Happy New Year! We had a lovely Eve at the Pierces watching South Carolina lose to Florida State....I hate Florida State....I think this is why a migraine came on. So Coleen and Christian got to see how much fun I am when I have a headache creeping across my head. Not much, I can assure you. Spent the Day watching football with my man....the SEC has had a much better day today. Jon and Megan are making a red velvet bundt cake (don't ask) and poor Cassidy is working on homework...I know...it's these, excuse my french, f'ing math tiles....they are bound to be the end of 4th grade for us....my friend who had this teacher warned me about them. And she was right. They suck. I took a nice nap during the football games, with Maks curled up with me. So far, 2011 is okay with me.
What do I want for this year? of course, the usual things - for our families to be healthy and happy, etc...but some other things .... I want peace between me and my children, and between the two of them. I want Jon to love his job and new company. I want our new insurance not to bankrupt us. I want Lauren to give that first girl a safe home in Africa and for that child to know real peace, safety and love. I want Daniel to rock Marine boot camp. Jon wants me to watch less tv...I'm not sure I'm feeling that one. I want to tone up my flabby spots (yes, skinny people can be flabby too). I want to be a stronger wife. and mother....which I think will cancel out the peace between me and the kids....oh well, I guess you can't have everything...
Mayhem said he couldn't believe just 11 years ago, he was the Y2K bug.... hahahahaha!