We're Wanted, Dead or Alive

We traveled to Nashville to see Bon Jovi last week. We saw them two years ago, too. As usual, the concert was AWESOME!!!!

Our seats were in the balcony on the last row. I couldn't get great pics, but the show was still amazing. They played almost 3 hours! The entire show is pure energy, and they just make you smile. I think they are genuinely having a good time and enjoying themselves. They play all your favorite songs and do a good job of working their new stuff into the set list. It is fun to watch artists with that much talent.

Bon Jovi has been around since 1983! If you've ever watched a bio of the band, you see that Jon Bon Jovi is the CEO and a genius businessman. Every part of the performance is thought out. They use big screens that split apart and then come back together. Some graphic designer or engineer is living his/her dream designing sets like theirs. You can tell that Bon Jovi are pros.

Relivin' our 80s childhoods...with our foreheads cut off! (No, I'm not a professional photographer!)

Once, Twice, Three Times a Kitty

We're 3?!?!

Yes, George and Gracie are 3 years old. They've had an eventful year and are amazing furry kids. Since last April, they got a new daddy, a new brother, and a new house. They have been well-behaved and adjusted so well. They have the best personalities and are very vocal, especially Gracie. She'll have an entire conversation with you. George is still the sweetest boy and purrs every minute of every day.

Happy birthday, Georgie & Miss Grace!

Wedding Cake, Part Deux

For tradition's sake, we ate our wedding cake for our first anniversary. We weren't expecting much, since it had been in my parent's freezer since last April. Mom predicted that it would taste like their refrigerator!

Much to our delight, it was good!! Since the wedding, we got many compliments from our guests about the wedding cake. Our baker was a chef and did wedding cakes on the side. She also did it for about half of the price of normal wedding cakes. I'm such a saver that I loved that!

Here's to old wedding cake! I might have another piece tonight! :-)

It Doesn't Feel Like a Whole Year

Pat and I celebrated our one-year anniversary on Sunday. It doesn't feel like it's been that long! We went through many things during our first year of marriage. I lost my job last summer, and it wasn't easy. I couldn't have gotten through it without Pat. He keeps me positive and focused on the "bigger" picture.

Only last month did we move into our new home together. Just like many others, I put my house on the market during the worst housing slump in years. My house took 16 months to sell.

With the move, we are finally getting to use our wedding gifts. Thanks to all our wonderful guests! I really want to have another wedding. (With the same groom) The first one was so perfect and fun!

We may not have had an "ideal" first year, but I wouldn't change a thing. I am at a better point in my career, and the hardships only made us closer. I look forward to everything to come and am happy to have a wonderful partner! I love you, hubby!

Twins!!

Congratulations to our amazing friends, Stephanie and Tim! They had their twin boys this morning! Tim was born at 7:37am and weighed in at 7 lbs, and Alex was born at 7:38am and weighed in at 6 lbs, 2 oz.

Good luck and love to the first-time parents!

Moving On

Times have been really busy. After 16 months on the market, my home (mercifully) sold. I haven't blogged about it, because I was afraid to jinx the outcome. Now I can talk about it, because it closed on Monday!

Pat and I found a beautiful home together. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 baths with a finished basement. It has everything we want. I moved out of my old house yesterday and closed on our new home, too! It was a long and busy day.

The buyer and agent of my house made things very difficult and requested unnecessary repairs. One of those repairs included having my chimney cleaned and inspected by a licensed chimney sweep! Who knew there was such a thing?!? I had never even used my fireplace. I half expected for Dick Van Dyke to show up! Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee!

Since nothing about this past month has been easy, the only time available for the chimney sweep was yesterday at 8am! The movers came at 8am, the chimney sweep was there at 8am, and our closing was scheduled for 9am! Craziness!! If Mom and Dad weren't there to help, we'd have been in trouble. Thank the good Lord for awesome parents!

The possession date of the new house isn't until Tuesday, so I'm staying with Pat and Einstein. It's going well -- all things considered. We can't wait for our next moving day and for all this to be over!

Oscar Fashion - Award Season is Over!

The fashion at the Oscars this year was pretty and ladylike without any major fashion missteps. Sandra Bullock was my best dressed and best speech of the night. She, very sweetly, thanked her deceased mother for giving her confidence and support. She is such a likeable and humble personality that it is almost like seeing your sister win the award (while wearing a custom, Marchesa gown and insanely expensive jewelry).

Elizabeth Banks wore grey Versace. The hair accessory was a great choice, and I loved it.

Meryl Streep looked incredible in white. She managed to look age appropriate and fashionable at the same time in Chris March. Mariska Hargitay got less attention, but I loved her in Vera Wang. I've never seen her look bad. I guess having Mickey Hargitay and Jayne Mansfield for parents doesn't hurt...

Rounding out my top five is Sarah Jessica Parker. Her dress was beautiful on television but not as good in a still photo. I liked how different it was from all the other gowns. Even though it was Chanel, she is the only one that can get away with a dress like that.