I'm Obsessed

I want one...how do I get one? I'm obsessed with these little creatures.

Ken's Dating Tips: Tip # 48

Okay, I haven't actually seen Toy Story 3 yet, but I saw this (and a couple of others) and laughed. I figured I could share the wealth with you. Enjoy!

Alive

I promise I'm still alive. Life has crept up on me and I've been neglecting you, my loyal reader. Did you miss me? I hope not too much. Things occupying my time:

Welcoming my newest nephew to the world. Dakota Boone Riches is so cute and the most snuggly of my nieces/nephews. He looks just like his daddy.

A trip to Roswell, where I played tourist for the first time in years (to keep the boy (aka Chris) entertained), but did not take a single picture. I'm the worst tourist ever. We did have a wonderful time visiting Lincoln, New Mexico and Carlsbad Caverns. It was a good diversion from thinking about the next ting that's occupied my time...

Pretending to be a nurse while Chris recovered from knee surgery. He's been a fantastic patient and is recovering beautifully, even though he's not back to 100% as soon as he'd like.

I wish I had something better than this to give you, but I'm loving living my life right now! There are a couple of trips planned for the summer, so hopefully I'll actually take my camera out and you can join in the fun with me!

They Say It's MY Birthday!

To say that I've been spoiled for my birthday this year is an understatement. I have felt loved and blessed and all of the other good adjectives in the world for the past few days.

It started on Saturday with birthday dinner with good friends, continued on Sunday with the family celebration for me and my sis-in-law. That all bled into yesterday, the actual day...

The first gift that rolled in were these (being shipped) from my sis-in-law and brother/boss:
Then I got home to see this all over my room. Can you see who that is? It's Apolo Ohno. You see, when the Olympics came on this year, I told my roommate about the slightly embarrassing moment I had of hitting on him, on State Street during the Olympics held in Salt Lake. It was so dumb, but a funny memory.
As I was standing at the vanity, taking everything in, I saw the back of my bedroom door, which had this lovely poster. Yes, this is my guilty pleasure, known to all who read this. They're just so pretty!
Then, the best part of the night. The boy took me out. We went to dinner and a movie and shopping. Then as he dropped me off, he gave me a final gift of a gift certificate to a spa. He's too nice. Most days I don't think I deserve it. But I'm always grateful for him.
Overall, I'd say this was a fantastic birthday! Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes, it means a lot to me!

If Ever...

If ever something spoke to my soul, this would be it. I want it so very badly.
The combination of snark and office supplies might be too much for me to handle. Find this, and other amusing/handy supplies here.

Clarity

Do you ever have moments when you can clearly see the Lord directing your life? I've had a few of those lately. It's good to know that everything that's happened in my life in the past year or so has led me to such a comfortable, peaceful place.

Life is good.

Window Internet Shopping

First things first, is that the proper terminology?

Boredom at work took me to Express. Lo and behold, this goodie:
Where's a DeLorean so I can travel back to 1990 and save so many similar skirts from my 8-year old wardrobe?

Also, do you think I could be taken seriously in it?