Viva Las Vegas!

We are headed to Vegas for a few days, so there probably won't be a "whole-lot-o-activity" going on with the blog. You'll just have to check back for pictures - I'm sure there will be plenty! Happy St. Patricks Day!

Skate Contest - Updated!

The video clips and pictures from
Cameron's skate contest
have officially been downloaded!
Check them out!

Happy Friday!

Friday.
Finally.
Time for some of this!

Busy week with work. I've been slammed with new student applications. Seems the current economic status isn't affecting people's desire to further their education. Good news for me! I will be glad to finally log off the computer. Even though I have to look at it every time I walk into the office, or even by the office, knowing that it is off for a few days is nice. And ... thanks to Cam's spring break next week, I have a 5 day weekend coming up. Even better. Headed to mom and dad's for a while. Looking forward to spending some time with them. I know Cam is excited to have some three-on- three time. Me? Well I'm sure I'll be able to find something to do. After all, it is Vegas. :)

Let's see ... Wednesday my hubby brought me home a dozen long-stemmed roses for our Anniversary, they were beautiful, and a nice big cup of Starbucks for my drive into the office. Oh - and we hit the powerball. Okay, so we only won $3, but still. It doesn't take much to excite us these days. Skate practices, work, appointments and tackling Cam's homework have taken up much of the week, as it always seems to. Busy is good, and lack of drama is even better. Cam is officially on Spring Break after today, and he absolutely deserves it. He's been working hsi tail off lately, reading his book(s) for book reports, memorizing poems, and mentally preparing for Field Day. Serious stuff here, folks. We'll have the exra protein for breakfast, his running shoes are all spit-polished and ready to go, and we've traded the normal water bottle for an extra big one full of Gatorade. Should be an exciting day. I'll keep you posted on any amazing accomplishments and/or ribbons from the event.

Tomorrow night is "date night" for Bryan and I. So looking forward to that. Cam will be with Grandma and Papa Peterson for a couple of days, spoiled every second. Aren't grandparents wonderful?!! We have our annual reservations at the Salt Cellar to celebrate our anniversary. I can already taste the San Remo Shrmip appetizer and Lobster. Probably should stop eating now to prepare my body for the calories. At any rate, it will be nice to have some adult time; I think it's been a few months since Bryan and I have been out together. Much too long!

Seriously nothing else exciting. Just a brief rundown of our week. The weather is gorgeous, and we are enjoying EVERY minute of it. Granted, it's only March, but we can't help but think what the temps will be like in a couple of months. Hopefully there is no bad luck in sight for your Friday the 13th! Have a great weekend! I still haven't downloaded the skate videos yet, but will do so this weekend. Promise!

Thursday quote

I'm kind of in between

a goody-goody and a rebel.

I'm not bad, but I'm not good either.
I'm a little crazy.

~Michelle Wie

9 Years

It's hard to believe that Bryan and I were married for 9 years, today. Love him more today than I did the day we married. (I know, is that even possible? It is.) I like to think that the role models in our lives, other family members, parents and grandparents, have helped us through our adventures. We've learned an incredible amount from each of them. My grandparents sent us an Anniversary card in 2007, less than a month before my grandpa passed away. It meant a lot to me then, but it means even more to me now. It was the last piece of communication that was "signed" by him, and I feel blessed that it was such a beautiful card. (Because I KNOW he's the one that picked it out, right Grandma?) :) At any rate, I've kept the card close, and refer to it often. It truly does epitomize the hard work, patience, and understanding a marriage takes. Throw a little love in the mix, and you've got it made.

Happy Anniversary Sweetie! I love you!

God bless the couple

who honor their marriage

long after the wedding has passed,

Because in this world

where so many don't make it,

it takes something special to last.

It takes a commitment,

a whole lot of laughter,

the words "I forgive you," and more.

It needs some "I'm sorry,"

some warm, tender touching,

and care for the one you adore.

God bless the couple

who hang in there trying

when it seems like the world's bailing out,

For this special couple

believes in a promise

and knows what true love is about.

With so many special thoughts of you

on your anniversary.

Praying God will bless your year

with every happiness.