Up the Astro Escape-O-Meter...

My fault. I didn't close the door to the house from the garage securely and the garage door was up because Bill was doing yardwork.

I wish I had a picture of Bill tackling Astro as he raced across our neighbor's yard. Astro was so shocked that he stopped in his tracks after the initial "take down".

Pat's "Last Date"

Molly, Felicia, Carol, Lisa, and I were excited to share the many fond memories we have of Pat (over the past 28 years or so) with his fiance, Adrienne. Luckily for her, we only get together like this once a year(on a good year) so she won't have to hear them all again for a while. ha! (Unless she runs into Lani--we missed you!!!)

But who else would have Pat's class picture from elementary school? Party bus, boat, pool, and house pics? Who else will remember the moon boots contest of the late 70s/early 80s? Pat standing "on the wall"? The many antics at QA? Bowie's Jr. Prom party? Two dimes and a nickel? The ski trips? The yearbooks, the school papers, the notes passed in class? Don't think your guy friends saved this stuff or remembered to take pictures. And watch out "guy friends", we know we weren't invited to the bachelor party but we've got the dirt on you too! (Or we know who does and how to get in touch. ha!)

And BTW friends, can someone get me a powder puff next time???

It was great meeting Adrienne and I look forward to hearing some new stories from her in the future. Happy Engagement and Best Wishes to a dear old friend and a special new one!!!!

Good Karma

I added a "Good Karma" section to the blog. I slacked off in my blood donation resolution so I figured I should add a graphic to remind me every time I visit the blog.

I will be participating in the Virginia Run Triathlon in May. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Virginia. The race organizers have further challenged all racers to raise additional money for this worthy cause. I created my "First Givings" page and added a widget to the blog. My goal is $60 and anyone who donates $5 will receive a picture of my face as I hit the 65 degree water for the swim portion of the triathlon. It won't be pretty. Ha!!

Move Over Mia...

My Peter Pan syndrome continues. I was playing old lady soccer tonight and I SCORED A GOAL!!!!!!!!!! Bill and the kids happened to be at the game and even witnessed this miracle. My teammate did all the hard work and I just happened to be standing there when the goalie mishandled it, but... I could have missed, I could have been too tired to run all the way up there. BUT NO...I was there and it went in.

YAY ME!!!!

Yin and Yang

One on cloud nine, the other hits bottom.