rockin' the boat

This year I was again blessed with 9C Easter reunion. Those of us available Friday afternoon got in a good shopping trip. This one was much more successful for me than my last attempt. Ex-payne-sive, but successful. The three of us decided we all needed new purses, so that's what we did first (I'm holding my new (green) and old (black)).









For supper, we (me, Tine, Sarah, Ber, and Nette) hit the Breadbasket. This, Lupe's, and N&J's Deli were the meal yummyness of the trip. Just look at that deliciousness I have highlighted from the Breadbasket. The good eatin' continued with this surprise DQ birthday cake for Ber. I'm telling you, the decor of this cake cracks me up every time I see it.












This little traveler was hands down the most hilarious guest of the weekend.




Here are some of the reasons I felt incredibly sick by Saturday night and also my Easter vestment.











It was a great weekend that I totally appreciated. Also to be appreciated is this pic of us in the Sto'. Cla-say.

glorious

That's pretty much how I'd describe sleeping on our new mattress. Ah.

finally. after years of failure.

We finally got to drink green beer on St. Patrick's Day! All of our other attempts have gone like this: Enter an establishment where people are drinking green beer. Try to order green beer. Hear the heartbreaking words, "We're out." Sadness. Disappointment. Sorrow. So who knew we would find it right in our own backyard? Our neighborhood grill, if you will. Eatin' good in the neighborhood, you know? Applebee's! We went with JMJ and Karen; I have not laughed that hard/much in a while. Hilarious. Doubting that any green beer would be found in town (and not in a bar...which leaves about one option), I had called Applebee's earlier in the evening to see if they were serving. Imagine my joy when they said, "yes." Because of Monday night forensics class, I asked how long they would be serving/were open. The answer? "Until 11...or we run out of food coloring." At least they're transparent about how it's made.

lots of lying down

First, though, a couple of highlights from the weekend were a Wind Ensemble and Jazz concert featuring the amazing guest trumpeter Allen Vizzutti, and eating at Bangkok (one of our favorite restaurants) that was also being frequented by "local celebrity" Dave Freeman.

The bulk of our weekend was spent mattress shopping. I'm happy to say that yesterday (Mattress Shopping Day #2), we were finally able to make a decision and purchased a mattress. I can't wait for when we can bring it home. I believe this is the first new mattress I'll sleep on since the one I got when I left the crib, and Brian doesn't think he's ever had a new mattress. These are exciting times, people, exciting times.

i identify with so many

This site totally cracks me up. You can also see the full list.

you will not be touched. i am indifferent to you.

A great time last night. Good company. Great food. Cheap beer. We hope to make the suppers a monthly thing.

coming clean

In the spirit of honesty and openness, I will tell you that last night I traded in working out for doing the laundry and the dishes. Oh, and three chocolate chip/vanilla pudding cookies. :)