Fixed window...

My bedroom window was replaced today. It cracked after a neighbor shot it with a BB gun. The whole thing was an accident and she paid for it so it's all good. And we're in the process of selling the Tahoe. *sniff, sniff* Cue the sad music.

I know she's a beauty but let's face facts, I can't afford it anymore. We've got a guy who's getting his financing together so for now, I'm still driving it.

Which is good because my new ride, a 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, is sitting in the garage all torn apart.

What's that you say? You don't see the potential there? I know, I know...it's dirty, it's broken, and it's a little older. BUT, we've already got parts and it's going back together tomorrow. I've already detailed the interior and am waiting for it to roll out of the garage so I can detail the outside. It was cheap, $400. The parts to fix it were another $400. Not bad. Plus I won't have a car payment anymore! Yeah!!

The body is free of dents and the interior's in great shape. The paint could use some help but I've already got an idea for that.

Don't worry folks, by the time Merril and I are done with it, you won't even recognize it. (I love before and after pictures!!)

Three-zero...

Turned 30. Did a back flip on the trampoline. Decided I wasn't that old. Smiled.

Valentine's Vegas...

Merril took me to Vegas for Valentine's Day and my birthday.

We ate dinner at the Top of the World Restaurant at the Stratosphere. The dining area revolves so the view changes throughout dinner. It takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to make a complete rotation. (Apparently going that slow can still make some people sick.)

Then Merril wanted to ride the new ride, Insanity, at the top of the Stratosphere. 900 feet from the ground, they strap you in, swing the crane arm over the edge and then spin you around and around. Merril said the feeling is very similar to skydiving. (My pictures were either too dark or too blurry so I nabbed this stock photo.)

Can you imagine the insurance it takes to run that thing? I opted not to ride because it was really cold and I was really full. We'd just spent a bunch on dinner and I felt like keeping it where it was.

This was in front of our hotel right before we left. We were in the tall tower on the left, halfway up. It had a great view! It was great to have a night to ourselves without the kids! Thanks to all who helped out!

Ice skating...

Maxine's school had a field trip to our town's first ice skating rink last week! There were 6 classes of kids learning how to skate. We did shifts and 3 classes were on the ice at a time. I went as a parent helper. The big dome on the left is the indoor ice skating rink and it's really cold in there!

I was amazed that I still remembered how to ice skate. When I was a kid, my Dad would take us up to Pine Valley Reservoir when it was frozen so we could skate. Maxine was a little shaky at first but managed to stop holding onto the wall and skate in the middle. Some of the kids I skated with could not get it! They looked like they were trying to run on the ice and were slipping all over the place. Luckily, I managed not to land on my rear end. Here's Maxine starting to get it.

So if you haven't been to the ice skating rink yet, it was a lot of fun!

It's Friday, I'm in love...

Merril called last night and said, "I'm going to give you your birthday present early...I've got babysitters for the kids, a hotel room in Vegas, and reservations at the Top of the World Restaurant at the Stratosphere." I was like, "WAHOO!"

Merril's been doing a Japanese tour this week and he'll end up in Vegas tonight. I'm going to drive down to meet him and we're going to have a night away from the kids. YEA!!! Merril thought it would be fun to go to The Stratosphere because 10 years ago on Valentine's Day, we were there and he gave me a ring box. Good guess ladies but there wasn't an engagement ring inside but a necklace instead. We'd been talking about marriage but I knew he wouldn't pop the question on Valentine's Day, it's not his style. Gag ring box on Valentine's Day, totally up his alley.

Have a Happy Valentine's weekend!!

BB Guns...

I'm not a huge fan of BB guns. Mostly because people think they can shoot them within city limits and no one gets hurt. Right? Last summer, our rental neighbor across the street had 2 kids with BB guns and our truck windshield received 2-3 holes. Not good. Merril talked to the Dad and we got a new windshield but it's still irksome.

Today I was in my room and heard a big thud. Thinking a bird had run into the window, I pulled up the blinds and saw this:

"That's no bird," I thought.

When I looked down, a lady and her daughter were target practicing in their back yard and her line of sight was pointed at my window. They're using a metal target and I think it ricocheted poorly. I walked out and said, "Hey, I think you just shot my window." She apologized and called the glass company and they're going to pay to have it fixed but like I say, irksome.

I really don't have a problem with BB guns as long as they're shot out away from kids, houses, and cars. Anyhoo. That's our 2nd BB gun incident in under a year, from 2 completely different families.

I'm Lost...

I love the tv show LOST. Ahhh.

Most people either love it or never got into it. Tonight was the premier of the 6th and final season. This season is supposed to tie everything together and answer all the questions floating out there. I've been promised answers!! Let's just say I'm still puzzled. But I can't wait for next week!!

P.S. Merril noticed that 2 of our kids share names with characters on the show, i.e. Jack and Juliet. We didn't really name our kids after the show, it's just a coincidence just in case any of you were wondering. ;)

P.P.S. This is totally off the subject but if it weren't for Chuck, I'd totally write off NBC because I'm steamed that Conan isn't hosting the Tonight Show anymore. Urgh!

Out.