New Addition . . .

I am happy to announce the newest member to my household - Smoochie. He is a crazy fish that will probably jump out of his bowl within a week, but he has already provided minutes of entertainment to Gavin and myself and we've only had him for 24 hours.

Holiday Weekend

In addition to doing all the regular 4th of July things (such as enjoying the traditional burger and hot dog made on the grill and watching any fireworks my eyes can find) Gavin surprised me with a side trip to the Sharpe Hill Vineyard. I've never been before. It is georgeous, even with cloudy skies and continuous thunder. Somehow after a glass of reisling, that doesn't seem to matter. These pictures are amazing (especially since taken from a camera phone). Enjoy!

Cheer Up The Week

Gavin is an absolute sweetheart. Look what what was on my front steps when I got home the other night!

New Artwork

I finally decided on something for over my bed which is a total change from what I was originally going to do. I decided to go classic with the Monet print. And it was only $70 on Overstock. Yay!

Last Weekend

What a treat - I didn't work AND it was absolutely amazing out. Summer weather in April . . . the top was down on the Eos, there was quite a bit of imbibing of sangria (yum), and I got to spend all of Sunday outside at Wickham Park with my sweetie! It could not get ANY better. The park is so tranquil, even with a million people around. It has been a part of my life forever, but only recently am I really appreciating the fact that the below is only a 5-minute drive away.

April Showers Bring May Flowers

And it is raining out . . .

I was catching up on some posts that I subscribe to that are full of gorgeous flowers and since it is April (the first time I visited France/Monaco was in April) it got me thinking of quite possibly the most gorgeous smelling flower on earth - lily of the valley. When I was there, Monaco was full of them. It was all you could smell walking down the streets.

And maybe to some it is not the most beautiful, but to me it has such a sweetness and innocense. According to wikipedia the meaning of this flower is "You will find Happiness." How can that not put a smile on your face?

Top 10 Reasons Gavin Should Go to Disney World

So Gavin and I are trying to plan a vacation for later this year. I have gotten it in my head that I want to go to Disney World. I have not been in years and contrary to what many believe, it is just as much fun for adults than it is for children. Below are my top 10 reasons I think Gavin should go:
1. You have never been and do not know what you are missing
2. Where else on earth is it expected of you to act like you are 8 instead of it being frowned upon?
3. You get to hit up 10+ countries in a day (one of which is England)
4. If you go when you are an adult with no little kids you don’t have to worry about height requirements.
5. There is a ride for just about every Disney animated movie.
6. You will no longer hear the SHOCKED gasps when people hear you have never been
7. There is a monorail that speaks to you in English and in Spanish.
8. When else will you get to meet Mickey and maybe even dine with him?
9. You get to go on a safari and don’t have to travel all that way to Africa.
10. You get to ride in at least 1 pirate ship, if not more - aarrrgghhhh