Monday, February 27, 2012

Day after the Oscar Party

I always take the day off after the Oscar Party so I started my day off by getting a 90 minute massage at Starz Spa!


I ended my day by going to Dylan's basketball party at Old Shawnee Pizza.  Here is my little #52 getting his second place medal and trophy from his coaches.

Dylan and his friend Jack
Why does a day off go by so fast???

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Oscar Party

Well, we enjoyed another Oscar Party this year.  There were only 6 of us that had seen all 9 Oscar nominated movies.  Every movie was represented this year by delicious food or beverages.

1. The Artist-Black and White Oreo Truffles
2. WarHorse- Horse poop (triple chocolate cheesecake cupcakes)
3. The Help- Southern Fried Chicken
4. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close- New York Style pizza
5. Tree of Life- tree shaped sugar cookies
6. Hugo- french baguette and french cheese
7. Midnight in Paris- Champagne (Belinis)
8. The Descendants- Kahlua pork on hawaiian buns and Blue Hawaiians
9. Moneyball- nachos

Absolutely scrumptious food and yummy drinks!  Check out the recipes (they are highlighted)!

Alysha

Stacey

Ann

Vicki

Sheila

Me
Even though I am not always happy with the outcome of the Oscars I still have a lot of fun.  Looking forward to next years movies.  

Friends

Today I was able to meet my friend Melissa for lunch today at Noodles and Company. I worked with Melissa at Oddfellows Daycare in Lincoln, IL about 17 years ago. We had not seen each other for 12 years (which is ridiculous) so it was nice to spend a little time together.  We will NOT go another 12 years again!! Thanks Melissa for making the time to meet me for lunch before going back to Illinois.


Friday, February 24, 2012

Happy Friday

I had a good little laugh when I opened up the refrigerator and saw this note on the orange juice.


I took the kids for an afternoon snack when they got home from school today.  We had cupcakes at Icing Cupcakery and it was the richest cupcake I have ever had in my entire life.  Usually when I hear people say that something is so rich that they can not  finish the item I just roll my eyes at them.  Well, it happened to me today for the first time.  The chocolate chip cookie dough cupcake was delicious and rich and I could not finish it.

Actually none of us could eat a whole cupcake so we brought the rest home with us.



I would also like to wish Happy Birthday to OREO!  WOW, 100 years old!


I am so thankful that I am off Monday so I am going to enjoy my three day weekend!!

Monday, February 20, 2012

Day Off

I love having the day off and getting out of bed at 8:30am and going straight to Starbucks.  It was a cool rainy day so I took Cass and Dylan to the movies.  We saw Journey 2 in 3D and we really liked it.


We also discovered a new Snickers bar called 3X chocolate at CVS and we had to buy it!


I made homemade vegetable beef soup for dinner and then I made Reese's Pieces cupcakes
Now I need to get ready for an 8:45pm basketball game.  Thank goodness it is our last late game of the season.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

A Day with Flat Mikayla

This morning I got up and fixed scrambled eggs and creme brulee french toast before my mom and dad had to drive back home. 


Then we spent the whole day with my niece Flat Mikayla.  Mikayla got flattened at school and then was mailed to Kansas City for some fun adventures.  Here she is ready for some fun!!


We drove her by the Kansas Speedway.


She really enjoyed the Kansas City skyline.


Me and Mikayla at Arrowhead Stadium.  Go Chiefs!!


We needed a lunch break so we ate some bbq at Arthur Bryant's and it was delicious.


The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum was our next stop!


Love the silver tree


Flat Mikayla and Dylan loved seeing a real mummy at the museum.


Then off to a great winning game by the Raptors!! Next weekend they will be playing in the championship game.  Go Raptors!!
What an exhausting day with Flat Mikayla!  Now I will mail her back to Oklahoma with pictures and goodies from Kansas City. 

Saturday, February 18, 2012

First Dance with a Date

Tonight was a big night for Cass (well for me and Michael also).  Cass asked a boy to the WPA dance and he said YES!  Cass and I drove to his house and here is Cass trying to put his boutonniere on.


David gave Cass a beautiful corsage.


David and Cass


How can this be my baby girl??


David acting thrilled to be at our house!

I am sure Cass is saying "no more pictures".
We have to go pick them up at 11:00pm and take David home.  That is way past my bedtime so I might  have to go to Walmart to go shopping just to stay awake.