contrary to popular belief this is how I spend my evenings

Today was a pretty good hump day. My good friend Elizabeth came into the office to deliver a check to us and hung around a bit. Then around 4 30 she came into my office (its more like an entire suite I am in by myself, thank you very much) and we started talking Mtg/title stuff then around 5 when i decided I was off the clock (eve tho I'm salaried) she and I just sat and had a great conversation. We caught up, and laughed, and shared some stories. The only thing missing was the beer. :(

Anyway we both left my office around 6. I was driving home and I was wondering if there was anything I needed to do. Then I remembered a loan officer got me a gift cert to get my nails and toes did. So, that is what I decided to do. It takes forever...I had a pedicure, my nails done, and my eyebrows waxed.

Then on my way home I drive right by my dads neighborhood so I thought I should stop in to check on him and to see if I could help him with anything. Kinda a frustrating visit. My dad is so stubborn and doesn't listen about what he needs to do. I think I made progress though....let us hope!!

Anywho.....I thought ya'll might want to see the outcome of the pampering I had tonight. Put your right foot in....and ya shake it all about ;)
Pretty in (bright) pink
Hand with a BEAUTIFUL ring that my Aunt Angie gave me that was my grandmothers. LOVE IT!!
The other hand
Look at these awesome eyebrows...I mean really, Gorgeous!!

What a differance a couple of days makes

Just a quick post of Connor. I went over to Reed and Marys on Fri after work and had dinner, hung out, and played with Connor.
Then on Sunday I spent the afternoon out with Mary shopping for back to school clothes. After that I hung out there for a bit and again, played with Connor.

DAY....Fri

& NIGHT..Sun

Our day in B-more for my Mama's b day

So, today we took my mother to Baltimore. We had strict plans to stick to. We were to meet at Kathy's at 8 30 sharp. Now IF we wanted to have a cup of coffee or to chat you were to arrive early because we were gonna head at right at 8 30.
So, we left a few minutes late but it was ok....then we went to Second Chance. Its this group of 4 or 5 huge warehouses full of "stuff". There are tons of old tubs, old windows, old doors, old everything. Then there is a newer warehouse that has what I guess are leftovers. Like there are brand new cabinetry, new refrigerators...there was also a ton of furniture from some hotel that I cant remember the name of. Anyway...it was fun...it was a GORGEOUS so we got lucky there.
Then around 11 or so we headed to Little Italy for lunch at Sabatino's. We were there a few mins before they opened so we walked around and went to the Bakery that were gonna get moms birthday treat from. So, we ate lunch..it was good..and we had a good time. Then we headed back to the bakery to pick up the sweets. Its a lil place that is owned/operated by an old Italian couple. From what I gather the man says he invented tiramisu....sooo, that's what mom chose to have for her "cake"...I got a cannolli, Jeff and Sean picked out some cookies, and both my mom and Kathy got some yummy biscotti...I'm not usually a fan, but they were delish!
Then we headed out of Baltimore to go back to Kathy's to have "cake" and open presents.
We had a good time...LOTS of laughs; sorry Jeff...haha.
Mom had fun I hope...I know I did!
There are LOTS of pics sooooo here ya go: Mom with a card
Cool angle....Mike your photography has nothin on mine...(KIDDING!!)

The tiramisu
Sean; ALL smiles
Mom with her "cake" GOOD PIC!
Mom showin off some card she got
Mama and Amy laughing as per usual

The outside of the restaurant; Sabatino's
Kathy and Sean at lunch
Sean helping Jeff and Amy figure out the check
I really, really, dislike my profile :( Look at that nose,..and the chin...ick!!
Mama, profiling

Jeff, Sean, and Kathy lookin around
Sean was fun enough to jump in an old (dry) tub for a pic...what a trooper
Me posin with some statue...for some reason...
An adorable little fountain....
Mama doing her Vanna White for a toilet...for some reason...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA

I want to give a huge shout out to my Mama who is celebrating another birthday today. I wont tell your age mom, don't worry ;)
Hey...I found a pic of my mom that I don't think she will mind me posting. If you know my mom you know what I'm talkin about!!


Well, happy birthday Mama and lots of love to ya on your birthday ;)

OH DEER!!

I went to check in on my dad tonight. I was driving down the "country" gravel road that leads to his house and at the bend there were 3 little deer. I do believe they are the same 3 I saw about a week ago. They were right at the road and didn't seem too concerned that I was driving right near them. As I crept up they did start walking away tho...luckily I keep my camera in my computer bag so I was able to take these crappy pic....Oh well; you get the point.
I am posting these pics for 2 main reasons.
The 1st being "someone" ALWAYS says "watch for deer...when there is one there are three"...and there WERE 3!!!!
The second reason is because a different "someone" keeps saying I live in the country...I guess this kinda proves his point, ah??

Who wants more Connor??

Friday had been a BAD day. I was so ticked off i got upset on my way home from work. Who did I think to call to talk but my best pal Mary. And why is Mary my best pal? because she knew i needed to vent so she said, grab a bottle of wine, come over, we will chat, and all will be good again.

She was right too :p

I came over, she gave me a hug that I needed and we cracked open the wine and talked it out...What a sweetheart!!

I also just cant be in a bad mood when Connor is around. He was in a good mood and was all smiles.

Here are some pics...Enjoy the cute little mister ;)



I fed him and he went to sleep. Mary couldnt get him from me...he was so warm and cuddly and I was just content to hold him while he slept...good times.

The gay survey...I did it!!

5 Things I Was Doing 10 Years Ago...

Living in Odenton then Edgewater...then:

Going thru a break up with Bryan..whoo-hoo!!

Workin at the best job ever; Equicredit

Having heart surgery

got my cat Moose





5 Snacks I Enjoy...

Nachos

cheese and crackers

trail mix

carrots

dry cereal



5 Songs I Know All the Lyrics To...

Monkey Wrench (foo fighters)

What Ive done (linkin park)

Brass Monkey (bestie boys)

How to save a life (the Fray)

Theme to Threes Company (come and knock on my door)



5 Things I Would Do if I Were a Millionaire...

Buy myself and ALL my family our dream homes

Get a rad car or 2..hehe

get a stylist and do lots of shopping

Open a restaurant

put a chunk away for my HUGE funeral...my family shouldn't have to pay for it ;)

Had to add a 6th....get lypo and any other cosmetic surgery I find necessary :)



5 Bad Habits...

twirling my hair

biting the dry skin around my nails

hanging up the phone too quickly at the END of a convo (or so I am told)

Not returning phone calls

Not keeping in touch with loved ones



5 Things I Like to Do...

Sleep

Scrapbook

Eat and occasionally drink on the weekends

Watch reality TV

spend times with my rad friends and family



5 Things I Would Never Wear Again...

tongue ring

tapered legged jeans with socks over them

high rise (mom) jeans

satin jacket

over sized (pearl jam era) flannels



5 Favorite Toys...

Laptop

XM radio

Tivo

Does Lilly count?

cell phone



5 Things I Can't Stand...

People who talk in movie theaters

Aggressive / dangerous drivers

When people wig out for no good reason

When people cancel last minute

getting older and fatter

Connor sure is growing!!

Reed and Mary have had a busy weekend and week. They moved and have lots of unpacking to do. I just stopped by last night to see the progress and to say hi since I was driving thru Crofton. I took a couple pics of sweet baby Connor. He is so freakin adorable... Is he not?? Mirror shot with him posin pretty

Sprawling out

Just let me sleep will ya??

Finnally...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Happy Birthday Amy!!

Amy Celebrated another birthday today. We had a good time together celebrating as always!!

Sean had a friends party so he didn't make it so we missed him, but again we had a fab time!!

Amy picked frozen pizza (that was darn good) and Amish made sugar free cherry pie. Before everyone got to Kathy's she and I were joking that perhaps Amy didn't want Kathy's cookin...But that wasn't the case per Amy.

Anyway...even tho I was injured from a falling table leaf I was able to stuff myself and feel like a PIG!! Kathy and Jake

Part of "the usual crowd"

Mom and Amy...Danny in the rear takin pics

Mom and Amy again...do we have a pattern here?

Jake and his lady friend Shannon

Happy 3rd!!

Both North and Chesapeake beach had their fireworks on Tues July 3rd. Its simply a good idea to do it that way. Most people have off the 4Th so being up late on the 3rd isn't a big deal...plus the fireworks are late enough on the 3rd to get people home and there in time to see them.

North Beachs started around 9:30 and lasted at least half hour. The quality was pretty good so it was great!!

Here are some pics. Amy, Jeff, Sean, Jake, and Shannon arrived in time. It was FUN FUN FUN! Mom and Kathy being silly goof ball re-re's

Kathy and Danny being silly goof ball re-re's

Sean, being tickled by Amy

A pretty weak pic of the fireworks.

A view of the boardwalk before it got all crowded

Its not diarrhea, its just poop

Melissa, guess who's crocs' are who's!!
Jealous?? I think you are!!
Lemme tell ya, when "the ladies" get together we sure do have some laughs!!