PHIL FANATICS!

Today Phil received several deliveries from his grade five students.  The man is ADORED, I tell ya!  Check out how sweet these are:

The Barcelona t-shirts are so COOL!

Such sweet words...

This kid WILL NEVER EVER skip a P.E. day!

I love the Lions logo here.  What do you think Papa Parkinson?!

Hearts and ALL!

This one was included solely for the line "you are kind and you are lovely".  Melts my heart.

Couldn't be MORE true:

A darling friend sent this to me this afternoon.  I love it.  And her.

Thank you AIMEE!!!!!  Can't wait to see you in THUNDER BAY this summer! 

XOXO

IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.

*  Remember when I told you about my two fave bloggers going on hiatus?  WELL, GUESS WHAT?!  In the same week, they coincidentally made their return to Blogland!  This makes my morning routine about 10 minutes longer, as I can't get dressed without feeling informed :)

*  I was humming Christmas carols in the shower today.  I'll leave it at that.

*  I have saved up enough for an iPad and I may just purchase one this weekend.  I am still feeling a bit nervous about buying such a high-tech device, but I feel like it's a must in today's technology-driven world.  Speaking of which......our school is investing LOTS of money into next year's IT plan.  We had a meeting that made my jaw-drop.  

*  Today I confiscated two REALLY fun things from my grade 6's.  Number one - a curly beard.  Yep, beard.  And number two - a poppy egg thingy.  You know - the things that you turn inside out and then they explode into the air when you release them?!  Anyways, middle school has been a wild place to be the last few days (or months) and so the items seemed fitting.  

*  Our latest astronomy project has left me with a phobia of spheres.  I am trying to eliminate them from my life for the time being. 

*  This week has been busy for the both of us.  My schedule is packed with tutoring and Phil is doing a bit of that as well as the usual basketball practices.  His final practice of the year is tomorrow afternoon.  I can tell that he is already starting to miss it.....

*  "Catchers" has become a regular event during my Thursday duty session.  The grade 5's have made me promise to play with them tomorrow and - because it is a spirit day - I get to wear running shoes!  This will allow me to really step up my game this week!  Oh - and Sarah is coming too!!!  She attended last Thursday's game and the girls fell in love with her :)  

Only three more teaching days to go and then EXAMS!  Woweee ka-zoweee!  Home is getting CLOSER and CLOSER! 

XOXO

A + E = LOVE

Out with all of the others (except Sean, perhaps) and in with THIS GUY!  Arie for HUSBAND!!!

Phil and I have expressed our love for early bedtimes before, but on Bachelorette evenings (Tuesday's for us) we make an exception.  Here I am, up at 10:08 p.m. on a school night - after a full day of class, meetings, and tutoring - all giggly and WIRED about LOVE.  When this program is on, better television just isn't possible.  Tuesday nights have officially surpassed Thursday nights in the race for "MOST AWESOME EVENING OF THE WEEK"!  Haha.

Back to Arie.  Sweet.  Funny.  GENUINE.  Can't he just propose now?  Would the producers allow the show to continue with more cute dates.....of THEM?  Dollywood was a hit.  As would any place be with this duo :) 

Enough.  I think it's bedtime.  Phil is almost asleep and the sound of the keyboard is no doubt driving him BALLISTIC.

Sweet dreams y'all!

P.S.  Is it okay to consider Emily as a BFF for the next few weeks?  On second thought, don't bother weighing in.  Even if you say "no", I'm doing it!  LOVE HER. 

NEW WORDS.

Snip:  to cut something with short, quick strokes

This very word had my kiddo's in hysterics yesterday.  I used the word when explaining how to make a certain study tool.

"SNIP, MISS?!"  they giggled.

"Yes, SNIP!" I replied.

And so they sat at their desks, whispering "snip, snip, snip" as they snipped!

In five more school days, you may just find me as a sobbing mess in my classroom.  I love my students!

JUNE 28th

In ONE MONTH we will be waking up in our studio apartment in Toronto.  Probably getting ready to go for a walk along the water.....grab a coffee........you know.  The usual "you can be outdoors in June" sorta stuff.

Eeee!  30 days just doesn't seem SOON ENOUGH!

YELLA, JUNE! 

PAY ATTENTION TO ME!

Lindsay: Babes, I want some tender, loving care.

Phil: (continues to do the laundry)

Lindsay: HUN!!!! I repeat, I want some tender, loving care.

Phil: (laughs, yet continues to do laundry)

5 minutes later.....

Phil:  (gives me a hug)  Here's some TLC for you.

Lindsay:  (fake angry) I'm worth more than an abbreviation!!!!!

Phil:  (laughs)  OKAY!  Here's some "TENDER, LOVING CARE"!!!!

Lindsay:  (sighs) Finally!  Thank you.

On Being Late.

Being late is PERFECTLY okay when it doesn't affect other people.  It's also PERFECTLY okay when it only happens a couple of times - here and there.  However, when you're CONSISTENTLY INCONVENIENCING others, it's time you start using that "accessory" on your wrist as more than such.  Lateness is one of those things that brings out my inner fury.  I actually find it to be a form of disrespect.  I mean, really........is your time more important than mine?!  GAH! 

Rant over.

6 more teaching days to go!!! 

WOOT for the WEEKEND!

Yesterday afternoon Emily came over and we struggled to figure out a photo editing program called Pixlr.  I.T. related issues are not a strength of mine, but with Em by my side, we managed to put together a customized blog header for the first time!  What do you think of it?!  The words "you make my heart beat faster" are from a Matt Nathanson song that Phil and I really like.

Anyways, after our computer frustrations were taken care of, we settled in with some tea and watched a slew of random television:  an African cats documentary, a terrible version of Art Attack (un-British = un-fun), Swamp People (a Wawa recommendation), and good ole Pocahontas.  "Colours of the Wind" was a big hit and we were lucky to have the Huffho's here to join our sing-along. 

This morning we picked up some groceries, tidied up the house, and watched some Biggest Loser contestants jump off the tallest tower in the Southern hemisphere.  The viewing kinda made me want to go and jump off or out of something.  WEIRD, EH?!  Haha.  Such activities seem very nerve-racking and very INCREDIBLE. 

Phil has just left for his final Saturday afternoon practice of the year.  I'm about to hop on the treadmill to rid myself of some stress.  In fact, I may even message Emily to see if she wants to do this workout long-distantly.  We've done it before with great success :)

Okee dokee - to the MILL!  Hope your weekend begins with relaxation and SUNSHINE!

XOXO

Let's Talk WEATHER.

Or does this picture say it all?  You're looking at one of the many images we could have taken this week.  Gross, right?  And the worst part is, the dust seemed to roll in at exactly 2:30 p.m. each day - right when we were heading home from work!  Perhaps we'll have better luck next week with (A) clear skies or (B) a "DUST DAY"!!!

IMPRESSIONS.

While playing a game of "Catchers" (or tag) at recess.....

Grade 5 Student:  Miss!  Having a husband that's a P.E. teacher really pays off!

Just picture Phil and I at home, practicing the game of "tag".  HAHA.

TO YOU, STINK!

Last night was Phil's basketball banquet.  The evening consisted of a swanky venue (WOOT!), player recognition, thank you's and food.  It was lots of fun - especially because the Hussain's were in attendance!

Half way through the evening, Phil went up to make a "20 minute" speech.  As per Phillip style, he was at the front of the room for about an hour (haha, I LOVE HIM!) making the audience both laugh and cry.  He discussed first impressions of different players, team successes throughout the year, and his appreciation for those involved with the team.  He gave out awards (MVP, Coach's Award, etc.), saluted the senior players, and discussed things to come in the future.  If you were in the room with us, you'd sense an immediate love, appreciation, respect and admiration that the boys have for him. (Mama Parkinson - you'd be SO DARN PROUD)!

Well, I'm tearing up now and I was tearing up yesterday!  Those boys mean the world to Phil and it's every reason for why I don't mind that his second home is on the court.  He LOVES the game of basketball.  LOVES IT!  How can I convey it?  I'm not even sure that I can.  Nonetheless, part of his speech was a thank you to ME and I would now like to write a response to that mention:

Dear Phillip,
 
You know, you say that you're a pessimist but I truly believe that you're an optimist in the instances that matter.  Whether you think so or not, you have faith in people.  You see the good.  You see what's possible.  And you have a special way of helping our "kids" showcase the strengths they didn't know they had!  You push them.  You demand that they give you their best both on and off the court.  And in doing so, you have revealed a fine group of young men that strive to be better people.  YOU DID THAT.  YOU! 


Just like your "20 minute" speech, I know that an after school practice will make dinner go cold.  With you, six o'clock becomes seven very quickly.  But when you do eventually (haha) walk through the door - after a 13 hour day at work - and you're still SMILING.......well my dear, that's pure MAGIC.  This program that you're giving your very best to is giving it's best right back! 


So how could I say "no"?  How could I tell you to cancel practice?  Or come home early?  Or stop coaching two teams?  Could I argue that basketball season is 6 weeks, not 10 months?  No.  I couldn't.  Few people are lucky enough to find an honest-to-goodness, fire-igniting passion.  And you're one of them.  


Your happiness brings me more joy than you can imagine.  Because of this, I'll be giving you "my very best" from the cheer squad, late nights and all :) 


I love you,


Lindsay
XOXO


P.S.  One more month until it's been TWO YEARS!  Best years of my life?  INDEED! xo

IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.

*  SANDSTORM!  There's a certain excitement that goes along with these dusty, dusty days.  Like any storm, they're super fun when you're indoors and not so fun when you're outside!

*  I purchased the season's pass to the Bachelorette on iTunes.  (Shout-out to Sara who is a firm believer in PURCHASING as opposed to STREAMING)!  I just got a message on my Blackberry informing me that the newest episode is available to download!  YIPPEE!!!! 

*  Have you ever had something REALLY AWESOME happen....something SO AWESOME that you question its legality?  Well....those were my thoughts tonight.  I won't elaborate any further.  But I will tell you that no rules were broken in this incredible act.

*  GO ARSENIO!!!!!  Last night we watched the Apprentice finale and it was the BEST finale to date.  Who knew that a finale with BFF's could possibly be better than a finale with ENEMIES?!  Their duet was priceless. 

*  My classroom has been CHAOTIC this week....TIMES TEN!  We're building models to wrap up our astronomy unit and although the kids say "THIS IS THE BEST THING WE'VE DONE ALL YEAR", my inner neat freak keeps hollering "NO MORE, ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!"  Haha. 

*  It's hard to believe that in ONE MONTH we will be walking around NYC for the first time!  WE CANNOT WAIT!!!

Okee dokee smokies,

BED IS CALLING!  MWAAAAAAAA!!!

Strawberry MEET Pig.

House Hippos may not be real but TEACUP PIGS are!   Extra small!  Extra friendly!  Just head to Pennywell Farm in the west of England to make your mini-pet-pig dreams come true! 

Joshua Ledet: No More Drama - Top 3 - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11

GOOSIES!!!!!! Even though he's not in the finale next week, you can't deny that THIS performance is an INCREDIBLE one! WOW!

As for our next American Idol, I really do feel like Phillip's a shoo-in! I will be quite disappointed otherwise :)

Things to PONDER...

1)  To purchase an iPad or not to purchase an iPad.  I feel I need to purchase one for professional use but I really don't know how much I'd use it otherwise.  One thing's for sure - my students are FAR MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE than ME when it comes to technology!  Eeek! 

2)  Last weekend I forgot to share that I went to a gas station for the FIRST TIME EVER IN KUWAIT!!!  I hate gas stations, but for some reason this trip was a THRILL!  Perhaps annoying routines become ones you miss when they're gone??

3)  Stray cats versus birds.  We were seated outside at dinner yesterday and were subject to the hisses and fang-faces of two overfed stray cats.  It was frightening and if Phil weren't there to scare them away, I would have got up and left!  "Birds" have already secured the number one spot on my "most hated animal" list, but stray cats may have secured spot two in the last 12 hours.  

4)  What did we do before PINTEREST?!  Introducing my new favourite quote.....

And that, I shall!  It's TEA TIME in this household!  All I need is for Phillip to wake up and embrace the day with me.  I mean....doesn't he know it's my BIRTHDAY?!  Baha.  He's NOT going to like this new philosophy......
 
Have a WONDERFUL LONG WEEKEND everyone!!!! 
XOXO

SPOTTED!

Rewind to a month and a half ago.  It was spring break and we were in London, just like Emily and her mama!  We were told that the next James Bond movie was being filmed during our stay, which is why the "really skinny blonde girl in the light brown pea coat" that Emily spotted could have been mistaken for a Bond girl. 

HOWEVER.....Emily is far more perceptive than that.

Emily noticed that this skinny, blonde lady was walking along with a gentlemen as the camera captured her and the scene appeared to be date-like.

Know where this is going?? 

YES. IT. WAS! It was EMILY MAYNARD from this season's BACHELORETTE!!!!!!!!!! 

We just watched the first episode and during the "coming up on this season" preview, we saw Ms. Maynard in London, with a guy, wearing a light brown pea coat!  I called OUR EMILY immediately to share the excitement!  MY Emily saw THAT Emily!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!  The only possible downside to this celeb spotting is that we MAY have some inside information as to who makes it far in this competition! Haha.

The Bachelorette is BACK and the premiere was EXCELLENT.  Our first impression rose would have gone to Arie, Ryan or Doug.  Emily chose the latter, which is a great name if you ask me ;)

Ah - summer television programs are THE BEST :)   When does Big Brother start??

BRING IT ON: THE WEEKEND!

Not only was it a TOP NOTCH teen movie, "BRING IT ON" is now a musical!  My dad just informed me of this during our after school chat and I am SUPER PUMPED.  The final show is on June 3rd and we don't arrive home until the 27th, but if y'all buy tickets......they may just extend the showings!  (Do a fan a favour, will ya?!)

Anyways, the weekend is HERE once again!  Bizarre how slow the work week can seem at times but how quickly it flies by as a whole.  Strange.

This week was another busy one.  Tutoring, basketball, planning, making study guides and exams......and after today's test and assignment submissions, this girl has a whole lotta marking to do!  I suppose it's all a part of this extraordinary gig of ours ;)

I love my students.  Really.  I had to say farewell to one of them this week and the experience has made me realize how hard it will be to say goodbye to another 82 of them.  I'm not sure I've ever adored students as much as I have this year.  EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. OF. THEM.   They are FANTASTIC.  Despite all the missing work, unpreparedness, tardiness, and so on....

Tonight we are headed out for dinner with the HUSSAIN family!  Their daughter Sarah has arrived and will be here for THREE whole weeks!  (Side note:  for the record, we're only begging you to come for ONE!)

Haha!  Bring it on:  the weekend!

Look what WE FOUND!

Cherry flavoured pull and peels!  The ULTIMATE reality-show-viewing snack ;)

IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.

*  Two of my all-time favourite bloggers are on hiatus.  It's not nice.  It's only day two and I'm already hoping they re-think their sabbaticals :) 

*   Smelly shoe season is officially HERE.  We have a perma Dr. Scholl's in the shoe bin but I'm sure it will require replenishing by mid-week! 

*  WOWEE FINALES!  Everything is finishing up - Survivor, Amazing Race, Apprentice......thankfully the BACHELORETTE begins TOMORROW!!!  YAHOO!  And this time my Nan is watching it too!  It will be so fun to discuss this program in the summertime :)

*  THE WEEKEND:  Thursday night we were poets with the Huffho's and wrote a mother's day poem for our Kuwaiti mama's.  On Friday morning/afternoon Phil had ball and I stayed home to work out and bake.  On Friday evening we hosted the mother's day event with brownies, vanilla icecream, poetry recitals, and gifts!  On Saturday Phil had MORE ball and I ventured to the mall with the Huffho's to pick up a garment steamer and curling iron.  And yesterday afternoon we rearranged the living room!  It is more open for hosting, yet seems less cozy with just us here.  I don't know about it yet......we shall see! 

*  Today it RAINED....FOR REAL!  It wasn't just a light pitter-patter either!  It was honest-to-goodness rain!!!  The funny thing about rain here is that it makes cars DIRTY, not CLEAN!  Haha.

*  This week is our final week of learning NEW STUFF in class!  I announced this during today's lesson and the kids had quite the celebratory reaction :)  Imagine - they will soon be grade 7's!  WOWZERS!

*  Walnuts.  They are super trendy in the fitness world and I did my very best to hop on the walnut wagon last weekend.  We purchased a container just to see how we would like them.  Ha.  If only my "first impression" face was videotaped.  It would have been MORE hilarious than the "panic room" security tape!  Ewwwwww.  Perhaps we can get rid of them by sneaking them into some baking.  Walnuts are one trending health food that I refuse to integrate.  ICK. 

*  I love watching Phil read instruction manuals.  He's so darn adorbs.  I can see his mind soaking up every single direction....

Okee dokee.  OFF TO STEAM - broccoli AND clothes!!!

Missing you,
XOXO

OH, THE EXCITEMENT!

It's Thursday.  Phil's going to be home from ball ANY MINUTE NOW.  BUTTERFLIES!!!  The Bachelorette starts in FOUR DAYS!  Survivor finale is on Sunday.  Britney Spears is going to be a judge on the X-Factor.  Three more weeks until exams.  NYC SOON!  HOME SOON TOO!  YIPPEE-YA-HOOOOOOO!!!!!!

YES, INDEED!

THE PANIC ROOM.

Yesterday I stayed late at school to play a bit of catch up.  I emailed parents, marked some papers, planned some lessons, and made a study guide for our upcoming test.

One would think this would be good karma, YES?

Nodda.

Phil was going to be at basketball until 6ish and so I decided to take a cab home when I was done at 5:30.  I said goodbye to Phil and went to exit the school at the back gate.  Well, at this gate there is a little booth you must exit through if the main gate is closed.  I entered it.  Opened the first door.  Walked two steps.  Went to open the next door......

LOCKED.

Turned around to open the first door.....

LOCKED.

Turned back around to double check the other door was locked....

YEP.  LOCKED.

Turned around once again to double check the OTHER door was locked....

YEP.  LOCKED.

You know what "being a good teacher" got me?!  THIRTY MINUTES in a JAIL-LIKE SETTING.  First I laughed.  Then I hollered for a guard to come save me.  Then I "body-checked" the doors in an attempt to escape.  Then the room got stuffy.  And I felt really hot.  And my heart started to pound.  And I knew I was doomed.

TWENTY-FIVE minutes of PURE PANIC ensued with phone calls to Phil, Steve, Emily, Cathy......(or anyone who could possibly contact a guard to get me out of there)!!!  No one was around.  NO ONE.  The guards were MIA and everyone else had done the SMART thing and left school on time!  Bah.  It was NOT NICE.  I can only hope that the security tapes are burned to ashes.

Anyways, the GOOD NEWS is that my cries were finally heard and I was released!  Phil and I cabbed home together and we laughed with the neighbours about how HILARIOUS the story is to those who aren't the main character.  Which is true.

GOSH.  I hope I never get thrown in the slammer......

My cell mates may just earn themselves a LIFE SENTENCE.  That's how long you get for murder, right?  BAHA.    

THIS and THAT.

1)  "Relaxon" is my new best friend.  My neck pain has been manageable because of it!

2)  I hate to admit it, but I'm sorta, kinda, a wee bit starting to like astronomy.....

3)  Wearing a dress is fun.  Especially when it's one that twirls out when you spin around!

4)  At the end of the day, you should really just FOLLOW YOUR HEART.

5)  The four seasons are NOT winter, spring, summer and ATOM.  And so......my lesson on "seasons" may be extended.....

6)  Today someone hollered at me to tell me how "built" my calves are.  YEP, I was referred to as "BUILT" for the first time EVER today!  WOOT, WOOT.  (Thanks Dad!  Those calves are 100% HOIT!)

7)  The man sitting beside me is a DREAMBOAT.  I am so thankful and LUCKY to have him. XOXO

I Dream Hard.

This is RANDOM.  Last night, just before midnight, I was having a bad dream.  I was hiding in this little cranny (not sure from who) and was about to be spotted.  So.........I did what any lady in hiding would do.....I "ducked" a little bit further to keep myself from being found!   

And then it happened. (DUN, DUN, DUN!!!!!)

Out of nowhere, it felt like someone was wringing out my neck with the world's toughest hand-washing hands.  AHHHHHH!!!  I woke up instantly and learned that it wasn't just a dream.  This was some authentic "ouch" and it didn't seem to be going away anytime soon.  I started to cry (naturally) and Phil woke up in a panic.  I was in too much pain to explain what was going on but his super-husband skills deciphered it was my neck and he ran to microwave a gel pack and grab some water to swallow an Advil or two.  I tried to get back to sleep but I was quite uncomfortable and so I told Phil to move to the other room if he counted on any sleep at all.  Luckily, I did manage to pass out at some hour and wasn't without some Zzzzz's today!

Despite wanting to call in sick, I braved the journey to school and showed off some sweet full-body movements in class.  Every "MISS!" was reciprocated with a swift 180 from head to toe.  Neck turning was off limits, as was hole-punching and writing on the board.  Haha - I couldn't do ANYTHING!  Thank goodness I had planned a scavenger hunt that required the students to take over the lesson :)

So here we are now.  I've made a pretty hilarious home neck brace (pictured above) to ease my pain and I was advised to take a muscle relaxant to stop these spasms of mine.  Inshallah, they go away SOON!

Anyways, such is my story of a dream injury becoming a real one.

CHEERIO! <---- neck brace shaped!

The "Surprise" Evening.

Last night we were picked up at 5:45 for an unknown outing with our friend Scott.  Huffho's and Emily were also in attendance for this curious soiree, which had all of our hearts racing in the start.  We really weren't too sure what to expect.  I contemplated packing a backpack with water, Dettol wipes, sunscreen, etc. but Phil convinced me that I was being a little extreme.  And perhaps I was.

The first stop was at a restaurant that serves wee little burgers called "sliders".  There were so many kinds to choose from and I was brave enough to try meat that was NOT cooked by a man in my life.  Impressive, right?!  The food was actually really delicious and although we were seated outside in the extreme heat, it was a very comfortable temperature once the sun went down.

The next stop was at a bowling alley that you would NEVER EVER in your life expect to find or visit.  I happen to hate bowling (Grade 11 P.E. did that to me), but I actually had a lot of fun with our crew!  You should have seen Ian's bowling talent in action!  He scored over 150 and amazed us all!  Phil had some pretty silly moves to show off and we learned that Emily belonged to a traveling bowling team in Wawa.  Haha.  It was SUPER FUN.  Here are some pictures of our wild night out (ha!):

The entire night I was trying to get a strike!  Alas, NO LUCK!

In fact, I asked for my name to be "STRIKER".  Check out what was entered instead!

Here's Floppy.  She has one MEAN game face!!!!

Today

....would be a REALLY nice day to be at home.  Tayls, Joycie, and Scott are there - making more great memories with Nana and Grandpa!

Have fun at Camp Hoit you three!
XOXO

D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S.

It all started at a little cafe beside Big Ben.  I was starving (as usual) and needed to get a quick snack before our walking tour of the Westminster area.  There was no time for salads or wraps or soups and so I opted for the only kind of muffin they had - Lemon Poppy Seed.

Fast forward a few days later.  We're at Wimbledon.  Our tour is about to start and once again I'm on the verge of getting the shakes.  We "pop" (haha) into the restaurant to find a to-go item that could tide us over.  The winner?  Lemon Poppy Seed loaf.

Fast forward to this week.  Phil brings home a large plate of cake from the student he tutors.  On it, are several slices of Lemon Poppy Seed cake.  What goes with tea?!  IT DOES!  Haha.

I've become a fanatic!  I wonder if Tim Horton's serves muffins of this variety........

I KNOW, I KNOW!

It's been DAYS.  I am aware.  Forgive me, please.

So....what's new?

School was somewhat stressful this week.  I'm not sure if it's because I'm experiencing my very first "Middle School May" or if it's a division-less fatigue that everyone gets this time of year.  Nonetheless, the kids were WOUND UP and I wasn't embracing their enthusiasm with very open arms.  I think students and teachers alike are eager for June 20th to get here...........AS FAST AS POSSIBLE!   
Last night we were invited to the Huffho's for a "games night".  Despite falling asleep on the couch around dinner time, Phil poured me a few cups of a coffee and we both showed up with travel mugs and a fierce determination to stay awake for a couple more hours.  Well, you'd be proud guys.  We made it all the way until 10 PM - after hours of euchre, charades, kitten-admiring (LOOMI was there!), and pizza-eating.  It was SO MUCH FUN.  Those Huffho's really do know how to stage an event ;)

This morning Phil took me on a "date" to the mall.  We hadn't gone together in a long while and with Friday being the most blissful time to shop, you could bet we were standing outside the Gap when the store opened!  It seemed to be my lucky day - one of the ones where everything seems to fit pretty good!  I purchased some new work and summer clothes and came home to the house EXTRAORDINARILY happy :)  THANK YOU, PHIL! xo

Since getting home from the mall, we've indulged in some wonderful reality television - the Amazing Race (BOO to BOPPER & MARK being eliminated) and some good ole Real Housewives of NYC.  Yep, Phil's hooked too.  The thought of watching the other editions of the show THRILL ME.  Gah - I love bad tv.  TOO, TOO MUCH.

Tonight we are headed out to be social once again.  (You must be REALLY PROUD of us now)!  Our friend Scott is taking us out and the whole thing is a surprise.  All we know is that he's picking us up at 5:45 and we are to wear sneakers.  Hmmm........

I suppose it's time to put the coffee pot back on.  With two weekend outings, I'm sure we're off the hook for next weekend....and the weekend after...and the weekend after......haha!

LOVE Y'ALL!
xo

HAPPY MAY!

The best thing about this month?  June comes right after it!

We will be home before you know it!!!