First off I want to thank all the "happy birthday" posts on FB. They were awesome. Thanks to everyone who came to my party. I feel truly blessed by whatever is out there. I had a purple iCarly birthday. For those who don't know, in the deepest, darkest moments this past year when I was catatonic on the couch I watched Spongebob and iCarly. ( Read more... )

So I wanted to give a great big wet smoochy to those who contributed to my compulsive book buying sickness.

autumnleaf77 and thunderer: The Annotated Dracula by Bram Stoker edited by Leslie Klinger, Forward by Neil Gaiman

mannie711: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and People of the Abyss by Jack London

chainsaw_larry and Jay from Ostara: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood (a rec from lilychild) ( Read more... )

Today was Maddie's Mad Tea Party. Miss E. joined us early in the day so she could attend the party. Mom and dad were meeting with some friends so we had the pleasure of hosting her for the day. All the girls arrived on time and the melee ensued. Greg, Meg, Maddie and I all dressed as characters. I think by the end of the day the girls were ( Read more... )

Yeah, I know. It's far too early to be thinking about this...but this is me. I get an idea and it sticks in me noggin'. I've decided to do a Mad Tea Party a la Alice in Wonderland (no, not based on the Disney version). I've got a lot of good ideas including having the guests dress in their finest party wear, croquet on the lawn (I have a kiddie ( Read more... )

We took Meghan and company to Planet Trog for her Laser Tag birthday party. She was joined by flamingonizzie, jinglebellz61 and Tim, Kat, Sky, River, Brandon, and winternighthawk. We had cake and pizza and then Mads and I went home. Everyone came back to our house when they were finished with their games and I unveiled a little buffet of food. Now, for those who know me, this was an ( Read more... )

Sounds like a great book title, doesn't it??? Well, fall has arrived. Whooo-fucking-hoo! I despise summer. I hate it hate it hate it. For three months there is no decorating possibilities (except 4th of July. Blah.). But come September 1st it's ON! I've been busy as a bee digging out all the fall decor. I have to be good. I don't put up ( Read more... )

We had a grand time at Greg's birthday party and I'm happy so many people could come and share some fellowship with us! Old friends and new gathered to celebrate the most wonderful day in 1972. Greg's parents were visiting so they stayed for a few hours. I was thrilled to finally meet Josh (yeah!) and bummed that Serge was a poop and didn't want ( Read more... )

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First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY lilychild, my new LJ friend!

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This weekend was awesome. On Saturday we celebrated the High Holy Day that is the day of my birth. The actual day is the second, but we partied early. Greg made a fantastic pork dish and katsakitty filled in with appetizers. My friend Jim brought excellent shrimp egg rolls and we were set. greenmanrn served his first homebrew beer and it was a hit. I don't think ( Read more... )