Happy 50th Dad!

Friday was my Dad's 50th birthday. After attending my Aunt Ida's viewing we went out to eat with Aunt Sissy & Uncle Ed and Julie and Doug to Red Lobster to celebrate Dad and Ed's birthday. We had a good time. I think it is so ironic that my Mom and Aunt Sissy married two guys with the same birthday, April 17th, which also happens to be their grandfather's birthday. And Jaime and Andy got married on April 17th, so needless to say it is a special day for our family.

Dad plotting his escape as they came to sing Happy Birthday!

Saturday was HECTIC! I had to teach science camp and our bus did not show up. I was stuck outside (school was locked) waiting with 34 kids for a bus. I had to call and get them to send someone and we made it to camp right on time. After science camp, I went to tan, get my nails done, and buy the decorations and balloons for Dad's party. While I did that, David took care of his gift which he did a good job on.

As soon as we got home it was time to get dressed to go. I was a little frustrated because I had a headache and needed a nap, but I managed. We had his party at Ruby Tuesday's at the Harbor in Rockwall. It was very nice, the food and service were great. We were out on the patio enjoying the view of the lake and all the pretty girls in their prom dresses. The kiddos had a good time catching ladybugs.

After we ate we headed to Winstar. My Dad's party had a casino theme because he loves to gamble. We had a great time and did not get home until 7:30 Sunday morning. I lost all of my money, but my husband was lucky! I am not sure how much he won- I think he is hiding it from me :) The big winners were Mom, David and Kevin. The big losers were me, Dad, and Granny. I am not sure how anyone else did. That place was HUGE! I slept until 3:00 yesterday and when I woke up I still had a headache and now I had a sore throat. So today I am sick and exhausted, but thats okay. My Dad had a wonderful birthday with friends and family and his party was a success!!

Ed's Cake

Dad's Cake

Here are some pics of all the guests. I'm sorry if anyone is missing- it was kind of hectic!

Happy Birthday Dad!

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Pussycat Dolls

I LOVE Britney Spears. Yes I admit it. My sister bought us tickets to her concert and we had a blast! It was not as good as her first, but it was still a great show and I will go again next time she comes! I don't have the best camera, but here are some pics that turned out OK. Her opening act was the Pussycat Dolls and they rocked!

Britney on an Umbrella singing "Everytime"

The beginning of the show

One of the "circus performers" before the show started.

#16

I love trashy tabloid magazines. I subscribe to US Weekly but I tend to buy another magazine each week. I also like perezhilton.com and tmz.com. I also now have a twitter account just so I can keep up with the stars!

Time Flies When You're Having FUN!

Yesterday was a very special day and not just because it was Easter. It all started ten years ago. My friend Kelli asked me to go on a date with her. She insisted I would like the guy that was coming for me. I agreed and waited for my "date" to arrive. Little to my surprise- in walks David Carter. See David and I had a love-hate relationship since middle school- he loved to pick on me and I hated it! I really had not talked to him since I took him to my cheerleader banquet my freshman year and he left with someone else.

Needless to say I was annoyed and almost did not go. But because I LOVE my friend so much I did. After a night of shameless flirting on his part I figured he was not that bad and decided I would give him a chance. Let's just say that it was complicated. He wanted to talk to me and several other girls and I had just gotten out of a long relationship so we decided to date other people as well. So from November to April that is what we did. Looking back I am surprised we stayed together. It was a rough road and lots of drama! I was a little shocked on April 12, 2009 when he came over unexpected. When I walked him out he said something like "what if we only date each other?" I asked him if he meant he wanted to be my boyfriend? He said "yeah I guess thats what I am saying." We have been together ever since and I cannot believe it has been 10 years! Life is not easy and we are still growing as individuals and as a couple but whatever happens I can honestly say that I do not have any regrets. I guess I owe it all to my dear friend Kelli.