Friday Letters

Dear Friday, I am so happy you are here! Please make time fly until 2:00pm, then slow down. I have a bunch of stuff to do before getting on the plane to.... Conway, South Carolina, I cannot wait to fly to you this afternoon!! We will have loads of fun! Dear Joshua, I will miss you so much and I hope you will miss me the same amount, or more...missing me less than I will miss you is not an option. Okay? Dear N.O., Atlanta, and Myrtle Beach Airport employees, watch out for me, don't let the planes take off without me, and be nice. If you are nice to me, I'll be nice. If you are not nice, I'm afraid I will say things jokingly aloud that could put me on a no fly list. No bueno. Dear Bloggy Friends, I am aware that I am not quite a "regular" blogger yet, but I feel the desire to tell you that I will not be blogging while in South Carolina. I'm not planning on bringing my computer!! Crazy? Maybe. Have a great weekend! Dear Ashley, I am so happy that you host Friday Letters every week!! Have a fabulous weekend!

Linking up here.

Life With Joshua

Joshua and I have been together for almost 2 1/2 years. He means so much to me and makes me so happy! He does things that make me want to pull my hair out and things that make me just stare at him in disbelief..nothing "bad", just things that I would never do...sometimes in funny way.

This is obviously a very old picture..don't hate. :) haha

With that being said, I am going to share my most recent "situation". 

Monday afternoon, I realized that I did not have my wallet.

 *Insert crazy, panic face here.* 

I started flipping my purse and house upside down looking for it. I called Joshua and asked him to check his car and apartment for my wallet. I am flying to South Carolina on Friday, so having no access to money and my license is not an option. Of course, he didn't find it after he "searched" for it.

I looked all over at work today to see if I left it there, trashed my house again today looking for the wallet and still didn't find it. I decided that I would start canceling cards and get a new license tomorrow, Wednesday, but I still had a feeling that I could find it. So, I went to Joshua's work and borrowed his keys to check his car for myself.

I unlocked the car and  immediately saw my wallet. I didn't even have to search. I saw it on the passenger's floor board when the car lights came on.

Never send a man to be a woman's job. :-)

I hope you are having a great week!

Nothing Exciting

Well the weekend came and went as always. I would prefer to work longer hours during the week and have a three day weekend. You in?

This weekend was one spent being lazy and getting 0 of the 198 things I need to get done, done. I was pretty busy last week and didn't give Elliot the amount of time out of his cage that he needs and deserves, so he was out most of the day Saturday. Joshua had work...what's new? 

Sunday was Father's Day (duh) and Joshua was able to come to lunch with my dad and I. My dad and I went to see a movie after while Joshua went to his Granddad's for their family get together. We saw Snow White and the Huntsman. I know, I have already seen it...but it WAS that good! I didn't get any pictures of my dad and I on Sunday, but here is an oldie.

This picture is way older than I care to admit. Note to self: More pictures with Dad.

After the movie, Joshua and I were going to go to his dad's grave but got busy at his Grandma's. His dad died about 5 years ago from cancer. They found out way too late and it took him quickly. I get so sad for Joshua, his sisters and his mom when I think about it. I have cried several times, just thinking about it. My dad could have been killed in a boating accident last year, the day before Father's day, so when I think about Joshua not having his dad and think about how I could have had mine taken away, the tears start to gush from my eyes. I also get sad that I never got the opportunity to meet him, but I try to push those feelings away because that is so selfish of me. I mostly mourn for Joshua and his family. Joshua looks just like his daddy, except his dad let a huge caterpillar live under his nose. :) He really had the thickest mustache I have ever seen...from what I can tell from the pictures.

Well, I hope you are all having a great start to your week!

The Weekend

I am aware that it's almost the weekend, but I never said anything about last weekend!

It was so much fun!

I wouldn't consider myself a big party person or one that stays out super late...but I do on occasion and it's always a blast!

Joshua's co-worker Derrick had been wanting to meet my friend Dani because, well she's gorgeous. So, he invited all of us to a Voo Doo football game. The Voo Doo team is the arena football team in New Orleans. Dani agreed, mainly because she wanted to see the Voo Doo dance team (not impressive) and because she would get a chance to hang out with her favorite redhead. (that's me ;))

The weather was gross. It rained most of the day and was pretty windy too, but that didn't ruin our fun.

These pictures were taken with my phone..so that explains why they are horrendous. 

 I considered us to be pretty close to the field. The field is only 50 yards and when they push and tackle each other, they sometimes fly into the seats. Scary.

Obviously the boys were not in the mood for the paparazzi.

Our team lost. :( The score was 48-51. Oh well, we were not that upset.

After the game, Derrick wanted to go to Harrah's casino. I'm not big on casinos and neither is Josh. We just don't get a lot of entertainment from it. It was still fun. The boys went to try to win me lots of money while Dani and I found something better to do.

Starbucks

So yummy since we were apparently in a freezer, not a casino that people hang out at.

The boys played for just 30 minutes before they were bored. I did not complain. Ha

So, we went to the club that is inside of the casino. I forgot the name of it, but it was fun. It was more entertaining to watch the little 22 year old boys (NOT Josh and Derrick, boys we didn't know) try to flirt with the married women that had to be at least 40. Silly boys. I'm pretty sure they left with their tail between their legs.

After that, we got a wild hair and ventured to Bourbon. Not the best idea for my hair. It turned into a huge, humid, bozo looking mess. Of all the days I do not carry a ponytail holder, it was that day. So, I went into the little shops looking to buy some, but had to settle for a rubberband. 

Later on, someone dropped a beer bottle on Joshua's foot causing it to bleed and because he was drinking, the blood came pouring out. I was not a happy girlfriend and I am so glad I was not next to him when it happened. I highly doubt I will ever get into a fight with someone and I probably would not have said anything, but if someone tells you redheads can shoot fire balls from their eyes....it's true. ;-) Anyway, I was very nervous about the cut. He went to the bathroom and cleaned it up and the cut is way smaller than we were thinking. Thank goodness!  

After that mess, we continued to dance and have a blast. Then we looked at our watches. It was 3:00 AM! I don't really remember the last time I stayed up that late, much less out dancing. I'm not trying to act like this was the most fun/crazy night of my life, but this is very uncommon for any of us.

We were on the way home, got to a very important bridge to cross to get home...and it was closed!! We had to take a huge detour and didn't get home until around 6:30. Ridiculous.

It's safe for you to assume that Sunday was spent taking naps during the day and full of baggy clothes...and showers..we were gross.

I hope everyone is having a great week!!

Friday's Letters

First off, two posts in one day?!?!

Moving on.

I'm linking up with Ashley today.

Dear Joshua, I really hope that you learn to iron your clothes before you need them. I'm not a fan of ironing. Thanks. Dear Friday, You took SO long to get here! On the other hand, you gave me all green lights on the way to work. That was awesome. Dear Weekend, we're gonna have fun!! Let's sneak in a little productivity though. We'll leave that for Sunday. Dear turtle in the front yard, I am pretty sure you were digging that hole to lay eggs in when I accidently scared you away. Please come back and lay those eggs so we can watch those babies come out! Dear Grandma Betty (Joshua's Grandma), I am so excited that you are finally leaving the hospital today!! You have been in there for about a month. I can't wait to visit you more since you will be a lot closer. Dear Bloggy Friends, Have a fabulous weekend!!

Ladies Night

My friends and I don't see each other enough and it's a little sad. We are all doing lots of things, a few are married, one has a baby and the rest of us are just working and have stuff going on. It's getting harder and harder to have time to see each other, but no matter how many days pass by without seeing each other, it's like we were hanging out yesterday. 

We started attempting to have "Ladies Night" on Thursdays. We've only had 3 weeks of this, but I am loving it. We don't all always make it, but it's a night that we at least attempt to get together. 

Last night we saw.....

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It did not disappoint! We all loved it. I would go see it again right now. I will definitely be purchasing it when it comes to DVD. I was not sure if I would like Kristen Stewart as Snow White, but she was fantastic. The casting department did a great job picking the entire cast. I definitely think that this movie will move Kristen out of the "Twilight girl" group. That movie launched her career, but I think it would be something hard to break free from, to just be known for the Twilight movies. I feel like Daniel Radcliffe will be know as Happy Potter forever, or until he is in a super popular movie. He's not in the movie, just being used as an example. :)

Anyway, if you have been thinking about seeing the movie, it's worth the arm that you have to pay to see it. To save money, you could just bring snacks from home and sneak in cheaper Icees in your large purse not buy concession stand snacks and drinks. :)

Babies

They may not be "real" babies, but they are "real" babies in my eyes. I haven't talked about them much, and they each deserve their own post, but I think a little introduction is in order. :)

My Oldest Baby

Duke

 

He will be 15 years old at the beginning of July.

With his old age, is coming some changes, obviously. He is going blind, almost deaf, would stay in bed all day, if allowed and is starting to have a temper like we have never seen him have before. While cutting his nails this past weekend, he got very aggressive and tried snapping at my mom. He has never snapped at her like that! He is also FINALLY getting over a skin allergy. Although he is getting old and more of his hair is beginning to turn gray, he is still a sweet "puppy" and a great snuggler. :-)

Most Talkative Baby

Elliot

Elliot just turned 4 in May. Shame on me for not doing a birthday post for him. He is an Eclectus parrot. The males are mainly green and the females are mainly red. Gorgeous!  I got him at a bird fair in town. A local woman breeds them. I have had too many birds for one person, I just had bad luck with them. My first bird was a parakeet and once I saw Elliot, I convinced myself, and my mom, that a bigger bird would be easier for me to handle. When talking to the breeder and asking her questions, she told us that these birds are like 2 year olds. She is right on point! He has an attitude and wants what he wants, when he wants it. He cracks us up when he talks and brings so much joy to our lives everyday.

Newest Baby

After my car was totaled, I finally decided on a Nissan Altima. I've had it for about 7 weeks. I love it, even though someone already backed up into it!!! I really don't understand stupidity, but that man is full of it. On the bright side, I can still drive it and his insurance is going to pay to have it fixed. I bring it to be looked at on June 20th. 

Sprinkles

I hope y'all have a great weekend! 

If you are looking for a fun, easy dessert, I have just the thing! 

I got this recipe from this young and fabulous girl. Check out her blog! 

So, lets get started. 

Joshua's favorite cake is the boxed confetti kind, and I though that this would be up his ally. I made these for Josh and his coworkers while they slave away all weekend.

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats

Not a great picture, but you get the idea. :)

Ingredients

3 Tbsp butter

1 (10 oz) bag of mini-marshmallows

1/4 C of yellow cake mix {just the dry mix}

6 C Rice Krispie Cereal

1 container of sprinkles {my favorite part :)}

Directions

Melt the butter in a large saucepan on low heat and add marshmallows. Stir them in until they start to melt, then add  the dry cake mix a little at a time so it can be combined easily. Stir in the rice krispies until it is completely covered in the butter and marshmallow mixture. Pour half of the sprinkles in and mix. Press the mix into a baking dish and put the rest of the sprinkles on top. You can use any size dish. Let it sit for 30 minutes before cutting.

YUM!!

I'm a little upset that I didn't do Friday Letters today, but I'll get back to that next week.