Country Music Fan?

Well I was thinking about DO I or DO I not like COuntry music and the truth is I really like some country artist but I could not listen to a country station all day long. I really like Deanna Carter's CD "Did I shave my legs for this" and I really like Reba McEntire a whole lot, Loretta Lynn and the Dixie Chicks. I like some Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and there are a handful of songs that I really really like. ALso, Country music is very special to me--- because my Mom LOVED country music. It was her thing... if you could only give three adjectives to describe my Mom-- one of them would be COuntry music LOVER. I grew up listening to country music and I really connected with some of those songs. BUT I would not say I'm a country music fan per say, just as I would not say I'm a Hard Rock fan but I do like a good Black Sabbath song ever now and then. I don't think you can fit me in a box when it comes to music. If you look at my profile, you'll see everything from Green Day to Jimmy Buffett to Reba McEntire. I'm just a fan of "my" music!!

Graduation and Baby LOVE!!

SO last night I went to Justin's graduation. I hadn't seen them in a little while so it was nice to hang out w. my sister, nephew and neice and her baby. OH my god, he's so beautiful and the HAPPIEST baby. Such an easy laugh this baby has. SO beautiful. I can't wait to see him again. OH I'm in love w. this little guy!! Adorable. Anyway, Danielle asked us if we wanted to go to the beach but it's 2 and we haven't left yet, which is fine as long as we don't seem rushed. Because I hate that. It makes me feel stressed and it's annoying. You know... if you're going to go to the beach--- it should be relaxing. Anyway, it should be nice. Both of us are thinking when we get there is when we get there. SO I hope it's fun. Emily is really looking forward to it!! SHe so enjoyed it last time!! Anyway, I guess I should go... just wanted to write a quick blog! PEACE!!

Lions, Tigers and Bears OH MY...

WE went to the ZOO today. Bet you could guess that from the title. We had a nice time. EMily LOVED the penguins. We went with Danielle & the kids, her family has a membership so it was great becuase we didn't have to pay to get in or for parking. WOW.. I always forget what a great zoo the Philadelphia Zoo is. I loved the polar bear, and the lions. We were lucky because there was a sign that said that Lions sleep 21 hours a day but they were awake and yawning when we saw them. Emily said the lions and tigers were her 2nd favorite after the penguins. We only stayed about 3 hours but that was plenty and all the kids were really good. I might go to my nephew JUstin's jr high graduation tonight. But I'm not sure, because Brian will not get home until late and I'm not sure if I can. Anyway, We are thinking about getting a new central air unit becuase the one we have is on the verge of breaking and it's a killer on our electric bill. It's crazy how high our electric bill is in the summer. I tell people and they don't believe me. After getting our A/C fixed for the Umpteenth time last year the repair guy said that the coil is pretty f/upd and that if we have it too low it will freeze up. SO we are hoping to get an energy star one and the savings will help to pay for it in not too long. But I hate spending big time money like that. I think growing up pretty poor, I'm not use to spending money and it's really stressful doing it. BUt oh well, in the long run... ....... right? Oh well I guess I'll go--- I have to check to see about my nephew's graduation. BYE

Happy Fathers Day

Emily made this card for her daddy on Father's Day. I especially liked the part where she writes "XOXO Emily R.", as if Brian wouldn't know who just "Emily" was.

Happy Father's Day one day late!