The Dollar Game...a family favorite.

Got some time...and a little money?

Here are the rules:
Everyone gets a dollar
($2 for you high-rollers out there--you know who you are).
Put everyone's name in a hat and then everybody draws one.
Choose again if you get yourself. (Right hubba.)
Find the cheapest store around.
Now shop-it-up for your secret friend.
Once everyone has bought their items, get the group together to present the gifts.

Thanks to my sis Ray, I am now the owner of my very own, matching pink bracelet and earring set from the ole Dollar Tree.
She's got a jammin' CAR-ee-okee CD.
Danny wanted a Fanta. So he got one.

Somehow this game never gets old for me.

Randomness

1. My husband would say that I have a bit of a cereal fetish. I would simple say that I like to be prepared with whatever cereal someone in the house (usually me) might decide they need that day. After all, you can never have too much of something that is so good and can be eaten ate any time, day or night!

2. Making decisions…not my favorite thing. For some reason I take way to long to make a decision. Any decision. Of course you should spend some time on the big stuff, but I still can hardly decide on the little. What to wear, what to have for dinner, what to hang on a wall. I just always want to make the perfect decision. BUT, I will say that I’ve got quite a bit to show for all of the stress and worry. I think Danny would agreeJ.

3. I enjoy being active; running, walking, lifting, blading (it’s been a while), Pilates, Yoga and biking (my latest edition). It helps me feel good and it’s good for me. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy relaxing too (napping, watching movies, laying on the beach in Rocky Pointe), but being up and moving makes the down times that much more enjoyable.

4. I LOVE Mesa Frozen Yogurt! If you’ve ever been, I’m sure you saw me there. Sad, but very, very true.

5. A tidy house makes me happy. I use the word tidy, rather than clean. I do love a clean house, but I can get over a few smudges on the floor easier than clutter in the living room. Ellie and all of her “supplies” are trying to break me of this, but I’m holdin’ out strong. I owe it all to (or blame it all on) my mom.

6. One of my passions is to teach. Those of you who know my career (I use this word loosely) as a math teacher, may be a bit confused. I may be done giving out grades and disciplining students, but there are always opportunities to teach, and I will never be done. I love the feeling of teaching someone about something I love, and knowing I got through. I love to teach.

7. Spending time with my hubba is my favorite thing. Whatever it is that’s going on, it’s always more fun when Danny’s there.

8. And finally, I love being a mom.

I was tagged by Karli...a long time ago.

(Sorry I did 8 things instead of 7. I'm just not a fan of odd numbers. Great... now I've done 9.)

What do you see?

Danny sees a sleeping baby.

I see an unmade bed.

The Big Race

Danny and I participated in our very first duathlon in Casa Grande this weekend. It was very fun and definitely recommendable. Danny chooses not to use the word "fun" to describe it, but he's glad we did it.

The only thing we'd do different, besides NOT get lost on the bike course and go 5 extra miles, is rent or own, (depending on how "hard core" Danny wants to become) a nice road bike. We were definitely put to shame by people of all shapes, sizes and ages, who whizzed past us on their fancy bikes wearing their fancy helmets.

BUT... we did both place 2nd in our age group. I won't get into how many people per age group. Good times.

Can't get one past her

This balloon was given to Ellie by a grocery store worker for being so darn cute.

I'm not sure if the shocked look is because she sees the balloon is 2 times her size or because she knows she is being given "out-dated" merchandise. She's really smart.

What do you get when you mix a cat and a dog?

A cat-dog of course.

Feelin' a little drab?

Wear sequins.
That's what Ellie does. What do you do?