..... I can't believe Im hooked on......

GUITAR HERO!!!!!!!!!!

Lauren got this crazy game for the Wii for Easter. I picked it up several times, and actually got booed off stage every time!

However, recently, I tried again. My fingers decided to work with my brain and actually make it through the first song! I almost stood up and cheered. *ok, I did!*

Now, I officially have 12 songs completed!!!

How cool and dorky.....all at the same time!

ROCK ON!!!!

Boat Drunks are losing my favorite bass player!!!!!!

*sigh*

Mike Miller is without a doubt my all time favorite bass player! I saw them play for the first time several years ago. I knew when I left that night that two things caught my eye. One, was that I heard a song that will top my all time favorite songs for a very long time: Hollow Man. Two, Mike Miller, who wrote Hollow Man, is an amazing bass player!!

For several years, we followed the Boat Drunks! Mike always went out of his way to speak to Craig and I and he also made a point of saying my name from the mic. I know he has no clue what that means to me, but he will always hold a special place in my heart. I wish him the VERY best!

Calling all Drunk fans, Craig and I will be planning one last trip to Illinois this summer to catch one of Mike's last shows with the band. We will let you know when and you can travel with us to hear Mike play one last time!!!!!!

You will be missed Mike!

... To learn more about Mike:
http://www.boatdrunks.com

The ultimate peep show!!!

Happy Easter!!!!

In need of warm weather!

Craig and I were talking in February about the fact that we have had such a good winter from a health point of view. None of our girls had been sick and both of us were healthy too. However, snow hit in Feb and so did our sickness.

All of us from one time or another has had a cold, strep throat, or even the flu. Lauren is so active with basketball she has never given her body a chance to shake it. We are currently on her 3rd round of antibiotics. It seems like I am following her lead. I too am currently on my 3rd round. This time it is the cold/flu.

Actually, I just think a week in the tropical sun will cure it all!

*sigh* /cough/ *sigh*

I can't wait till the weekend....

After many, many weekends of basketball, we are shipping the girls to my parents for Spring Break!!!! Whooo hooo! I can't decide if I want to spend the weekend at home working on the house and relaxing, or take the opportunity to go out with friends for cocktails. Oh.....who am I kidding, bring on the cocktails!

Squeel!!!

Okay, I have to admit many, many months ago, I 'misplaced' my wedding ring. I refuse to say lost... I just couldn't seem to find it. I kept thinking it would turn up. Unfortunately, No ring. It has been 8 months and I feel kinda ....lost... without it.

Now, for those of you that know me, you will appreciate this story. This past weekend I was attending one of my daughters IBA basketball games. While being my friendly self, a gentlemen confused me with an 'available' mom. He proceeded to ask for my phone number and discuss how we could maybe 'hang out'. I was FLOORED!!!! I am quite honestly not the first person someone is going to hit on. While I was flattered at this jester, I realized it might be time to get a new ring. I was on my way to Wal-Mart for a simple gold band.

As I was telling the story of the kind gentleman, a friend of mine said that his home owners insurance covers lost wedding rings. It got us to wondering if our would cover my mistake. Luckily, IT DOES!!!!! I have no idea how this works, but apparently I am going to get a replacement ring!!! I am so very excited!

I don't say this much, but..............Yeah Insurance!!

7th Heaven ----no, not the show, the book!

I bought the new James Patterson book today. I love Love LOVE this author. I am addicted to the Woman's Murder Club. (but apparently not enough to watch the tv series.... honestly, I don't watch it because I don't want the show to change or guide my images of the characters.)

This is a GREAT book series. I love the characters, action, and overall feel of these books! You don't need to read them in order, but it is suggested.

The series:

1st to Die

2nd Chance

3rd Degree

4th of July

5th Horseman

6th Target

.....and the new 7th Heaven.

I don't know when I will finish the book. I bought it today, but probably won't start reading it for awhile (could be up to a few months) because I dont want it to end so quickly. Once I pick up the book, I won't put it down until it is finished. It might take me a day or two to read it completely!

James Patterson is without a doubt one of my all time favorite authors. I also really enjoy Carl Hiaasen, Tom Corcoran, Nicholas Sparks and of course my favorite is Randy Wayne White.

Do you have a favorite book or author? Please leave me a comment, I am always looking for new great reads!