Munchkin Man

Erik with his new water slide 1999 / 2000?

Erik is my one of my three nephews. I have two of these pictures hanging in my house. It was taken on my Minolta SLR with b/w 400 speed film. I remember setting up this water slide in our back yard because it was his birthday. It took FOREVER to blow up the sides and assemble quickly. When we completed, I was slightly jealous that I could not join in on the fun. Growing up stinks sometimes.

This is how I will forever see Erik. No matter how old he is. Its sad really. I still call him my little Muchkin Man because he was such a little peanut. When he turned double digits he told me he didn't want me to call him that any more. That made me sad. Secretly I still do call him that. I CANT HELP IT!!

And now?.....

He's a little stud machine rockin it out on the guitar. He plays amazingly well considering a few short years ago he couldn't play a "D" Chord. He sings on Saturdays with the lovely Emily at Cafe KiLiM I'm so proud of how far he has come. If you want to go watch him play you have to order the Mocha Latte` Espresso. It is awesome and the server makes pretty chocolate swirls. He will only put in 3 shots of espresso [not seven as requested by Holly ] They are all very talented kids. Well the ones that actually play an instrument. Its a fun free little concert if you are looking for something to do on a Saturday.

Munchkin Man Rockin it out.

I'm proud of you bud! Keep on Keepin On!

xo AR

Birthday Week Over

Its official. Birthday Week is over and I am sad. {insert deep pathetic sigh}

But it didn't end without some serious FLAIR.

Geoff and I went to the Portland Pirates game and we had some seriously rockin seats!

It was a super fun time and I can't wait until we do it again. As long as nasty smelling onion girl does not sit next to me giving me the play by play of the game...Showering before going out is beneficial to not only your own personal hygiene but to those around you.

The following day my Sister In-Law Holly took me for a pedicure and a little champagne! Of course we went to Acorn's and they treated us like ROYALTY!...

ooober goober picture but hey! who really cares.

Holly's Hobbit Foot - freshly shaved and painted.

my chubby little flippers. i told amy i could pinch with my toes and she ran away!!

It was a fantastic long weekend! I watched this movie on my day off. If you have not seen it, I HIGHLY recommend it. Now its back to working out like a Mo-Fo! My next race is in FOUR little weeks.

On The Fifth Day Of Birthday Week %

my true love gave to me.....

a dozen long stemmed red roses. they are beautiful!

Speaking of beautiful. A beautiful work perk is that we get to take our birthday off! It snowed on the night of my birthday so I got up really early before the snow melted. I made a nice hot cup of coffee.

And soaked in the beautiful sun rise in the snow. 

It really is such a pretty sight. If you're interested in cute you should see Otto try to catch snow flakes. I have no photographic evidence of this because its early in the morning when we walk. But envision a little liver and ticked gsp puppy jumping in the air to catch them....yup total swoonie swoon. I still have some out door christmas decorations that got covered in snow. The little berries are cute too.. 

Have a great weekend!! If you're in the North East stay warm this weekend. Its gonna be wicked cold up heah!

The Actual Birthday - The Face of 4 T 1

Today I woke up and wished that I could bury myself in a LARGE tin of Humpty Dumpty Potato chips with Pickle Dip. I haven't been able to get that out of my head ever since my Sister In-Law told me the recipe. With the heat cranked and about a dozen good chick movies to watch. Such as 1. The Divine Secrets of The Ya Ya Sisterhood 2. Four Weddings and A Funeral 3. Truly Madly Deeply 4. The Notebook 5. Riding In Cars With Boys 6. The Lakehouse 7. Hope Floats 8. Somewhere In Time [Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiichaaaaaaaaaaard!!!!!!!!!] 9. Sweet Home Alabama 10. Steel Magnolias.

In between snacking on bagel bites, tator tots and a 2 litre bottle of COKE!

What a perfect day that would be. One massive movie blubber fest and comfort food. But, I had a new customer coming into today and could not hide myself under the covers. Although future plans may accomplish said Birthday Wish.

I found myself humming the theme song from "The Courtship of Eddies Father" because I was thinking about The Dude. This led me to the Ghost of Mrs. Muir to Family Affair and I was wishing I still had my Mrs. Beasley doll. I use to make my mom do my hair like this.....

and I really did have one of these.....

Mrs. Beasley Doll.

So Geoff is taking me to a Hockey game in Portland and then we will be going out to dinner with some good friends on Saturday. I suppose its not so bad considering I'm 9 years away from being a History Book!

Do you have any birthday traditions??

On The Fourth Day of Birthday Week %

My true love gave to me......


wait for it...


wait..........

a KIMBER PEPPERBLASTER II

Tomorrow I will be 41. I have mixed feelings about this number.

On The Third Day Of Birthday Week %

My true love gave to me.....super awesome hand warmers for when I party like a ROCKSTAHH in my garage.

Tonight we went to one of my favorite places WHEN PIGS FLY PIZZA!

I love LOVE their pizza. I also LOVE their amazing beer selection. Tonight I had a Southern Tier Choklat Stout - Brewed by Southern Tier Brewing Company out of NY. Holy Crap!! This beer needs to be served with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream. By far the best chocolate beer evah!

We took our pizza home to watch the Bruins game against Tampa.

Sausage - Meatball on a Margarita with LOTS of hot pepper flakes YUMMMMM. And there are left overs for lunch! Double YUM.

The Bruins lost. Insert sad face. Looking forward to Brad Marchand to return. See you on the ice Saturday!

Today marked the official first walk in the snow. Even though it is gone now and raining. Dudes and I were totally ready.

On The Second Day Of Birthday Week ~

My true love gave to me....one pair of warm padded running socks to keep my feet comfy and toasteeeeee

Sometimes Dudes need to take time out and cuddle up to their Maaaaaaaahaaa.