Lost Quiz...

Summer Employment...

Any ideas as to what a 13 year old can to for $$ besides babysitting? Preferably only 3 days a week, or in the evening. I have to get my babysitting out of her too...

Thirteen Going on Thirty...

Today is my oldest baby's birthday. She is officially a teenager, & we are officially old.

There are so many little things about that day(s) that I remember. I remember it was a Tuesday. I remember that she took 32 hours to make her apperance. I remember that she arrived @ 11:24 PM. I remember the group of family & friends that had gathered @ the hospital anticipating her arrival (we didn't know she was a she).

When I was about sixteen years old, I wanted 2 boys & a girl. That way my girl would always be my baby. Now, I am so glad I had my girls first. I love my son in ways only a mother can, but my girls "help" me SO much. I am hard on them, but it's worth it, & it shows.

Tonight we are taking her to the Olive Garden to celebrate (YEA! She picked a "real" restaurant). And, just so you're aware, the going right of passage in the form of thirteen year-old birhtday gifts...By the time Eddie is thirteen it will probably be a car!

Happy Birthday little girl. It's been a great ride...

I Love the Internet...

While reading my Entertainment Weekly this weekend, I was referred to this post, & it's hilarious...

http://fourthgradegladiators.com/awesome/

ENJOY!

Favorite Mother's Day Present...

This is from Rachel. She is a Brownie. This is why I am not a leader. I have no imagination, & no skill for such things. But, I sure do love them...











I got a lot of other beautiful things. Some requested, some not. They are all very thoughtful. But, if I had to pick one, this would be it...

Pimp My Living Room...

It's design time at Fer Food. Just a little break from the norm. I need you to weigh in. We purchased a new couch, & now I'd like to update the living room to go with it. I'm moving into adulthood by trying to match colors & concepts instead of willy-nilly pieces, & I'd like to break from mid-west ideals into contemporary style.

Here's the couch:

I'm looking to add an area rug underneath, so here's a close up of the accent pillows for color:

My first choice of places to shop is Overstock since their shipping is only $2.95. Let's face it, that's less than a gallon of gas. While I know good style isn't always cheap, it doesn't have to be expensive either. So, I'd like to stay under $200.

Next is the wall. Don't laugh. I once thought this looked good.

I've decided it's time to purchase some REAL artwork. I truly like this site as it's handcrafted originals & not that mass created crap found in stores.

So, that's it for now. Let the creativity flow...

I Love My Neighbors...

Free wine, & a sense of humor...