Borrr-ring

Is it just me or was last night's American Idol totally boring? I watch two whole hours of a bunch of boring performances (except Kelly and Carrie) and cheesemoso celebrity skits to see who gets kicked off this week. Except, hello? Wait, what? No one got the boot? Are you kidding me? So stupid. What a waste of two whole hours (ok, so I did tune out while it was on - and didn't see Gwen - did she even sing?)

And yes, it was for a good, no, a great cause, but there were sooo many stinking commercials that I'm sure FOX made as much money for their pockets as they raised for charity.

There were some things that I did like: Seeing Simon and Ryan actually get along (and who knew that Simon actually had a heart), Carrie singing and playing with the kids, Kelly singing with the old guy playing guitar, the fact that even though they were forced to wear those stupid matching white suits, the boys were able to figure out how to personalize them (loved the fact that Chris wore a white hoodie under it - looked really good!). I also liked the fact that they helped American people and not just ones from Africa. Don't get me wrong - I really do believe that the people of Africa need our help, but there are still some areas in our own country that are in extreme poverty.

Oh, and let me just say how nice it was to not have to see Sanjaya sing this week - even though we still had to be subjected to seeing him sitting in the audience.

Grace Day

What a great day today was! I got to spend the day with all my old friends from my high school church youth group - it's been almost five years since I've seen any of them! These are the people who for a period of time were always by my side. We spent so much time together as a group and not just at church. We would normally spend all day Sunday together - going out to eat, hanging out, playing cards... It was a great group of friends and I have missed them.

When I first got there, it felt a little awkward, but after a few, it was like we just saw each other yesterday. We hung out at Lisa's for a bit and then went bowling. I was so excited - I got a strike on my first frame. But, after that, I tanked and only bowled a 86. But in my defense, it's been at least two years since the last time I bowled.

It was amazing to see God hard at work in our lives. Some of us are married, there are babies, babies on the way. Some are still in school, some are working, some are stay at home mommies. Even though God has changed us so much, deep down, we are really all still the same.

Below, I have posted a few pictures - old and new. And let me just say, that I can't wait to see everyone again - and lets not wait 5 more years!

A Fun Cousin Visit

Yesterday I had my niece and nephew, Jordan and Ryan over. Since they were undoubtedly bored out of their skulls, I decided that we would go to the park for a picnic for lunch. This would also be Dillon's first trip to a playground. So, when lunchtime approached, we went to Subway and got some sandwiches, sides and drinks. No more are the days when all you could get was chips, now you can choose apple wedges or raisins or yogurt. How healthy. Off we went to the park for our picnic. We opted to sit on a blanket and forgo the table - even though it was right next to where we laid our blanket. It was such a nice day out and the sun felt so nice and warm on my face.

After we ate, we went and played on the playground. We pushed Dillon in the swing - which he loved - and then Ryan took him down the slide a few times. I'm not sure how he felt about the slide - he had no reaction. We played for a bit and then packed it up and headed home. Dillon was so worn out that he barely made it into his crib before he fell asleep.

Since Dillon was sleeping, we busted out the Game Cube and played Mario Party 7 the rest of the afternoon - even after Dillon woke up. He was trying like crazy to grab our controllers, so we gave him an old one from the Nintendo 64 and he was pleased as punch. At one point when he was bored, he found the reset button for the Game Cube and there went the game - on our last turn, no less. But, we were in luck - it automatically saves the game - Yippee!!

We went out to Shakey's pizza for dinner - something that we never do - and then went for ice cream for dessert. Came home and played more Mario Party. We (or at least I) had a great time - what fun I (and Jason and Dillon) had with Ryan & Jordan!