Qtr 1:  Squid 1, Bad grades: 0  Booyah!

We went to a really fun bbq at Matt & Chris’ house yesterday.  Yesterday was my day of, I don’t know, either omens or premonitions, but I had several.  The best: When we were about a block from their house, I said how I could see Chris with a whole bunch of kids.  Alyssa agreed.  We parked and went in the house.  On the fridge was an ultrasound picture and within a moment or two,  Chris informed us that she’s pregnant and due in February!  <<side note: although she’s due the 28th/29th, for obvious reasons, I’ve got dibbs on the 7th!>>

Congratulations you two, I hope you  have a smooth and easy pregnancy.  Take lots of pictures! 

We have a new addition to our social circle…

Rory Mason was born earlier this morning.  What a good baby, he came on time! And very cute too!!

Congratulations, Mac Daddy & Rachelle!  We are so happy for you! 

Happy birthday to my very favorite niece!  May your 21st be a memorable one!!

I feel like such a  heel for not posting this on time!!

May this new year bring you many successes, Denise.  May your training go smoothly and without injury as you prepare for your upcoming events.  May the remainder of schooling go by quickly and somewhat effortlessly.  May you enjoy your new venture as you embark on a new chapter in your life!!

Although I’ve only known you a short time, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the time we’ve spent together.  I will be cheering you on in all you do!

Happy Birthday, my new friend! 

Ready or not, it’s your turn! Ü

I’m glad you and Terri were able to make it in spite of the airline’s efforts to keep you in NY.  I enjoyed visiting with you the past few days, as well as sharing in your birthday celebrations!

Happy birthday! May the new year bring many blessings and only good things your way…I will start it out by not singing again…Ü   

May your 32nd year bring you nothing short of fun & interesting challenges, much personal happiness and inner peace, as well as unexpected blessings and suprises.  Ü

To my dear, sweet friend, Babyface Kevin in Hercules…

May your birthday be as fun and special as you are.  My wish for you is that the upcoming year brings you nothing less than all you desire!

Happy Birthday, my friend!  I will drink a celebratory margarita in your honor!! Ü 

Congrats on your promotion to Fire Inspector!!  I know you worked your ass off to get this. In spite of the brick walls you ran into you finally got it. You really deserve this, my friend.  I’m so proud of you!!

It truly is amazing that I actually have friends as old as you!  Ü  <<just be glad I’m not singing!>>

For you, dear Leo, my birthday wish for you is that this year brings you only good things. May your romance  bloom as you wish it to, continue to see improvements on the family front, and be surrounded by many true friends.  May you the find inner peace, confidence and courage to carry out all of your dreams and ambitions through the upcoming year.    

You deserve only the best, my dear old friend. May this year shower you with many, many blessings and tons of birthday presents!! And an awesome party too! Ü