Birthday Bliss

My best birthday memory? For the most part, my birthdays haven't been all that wonderful. I mean, it was a major bonus that I never had to attend school on my birthday since it's in August, but I'm not a huge fan of birthdays. If I have to pick a favorite birthday though, it would definitely be my 33rd birthday in 2007. I had both of my boys with me, which in and of itself is the best birthday gift for me, and I made plans with my good friends M & J and their boys, R & R (the boys are the same age as my D---so they're all 6 right now). So the whole crew, along with my mother, trekked over to Henry Vilas Zoo (Dude, it's free...if you're ever in Madison: GO!) to check out the animals and just hang out. We had a picnic at the park next to the zoo where the boys got to run and play for a long time and I got to just change and hang with my girls.

The festivities continued on when J & her R came over to my mom's hotel with us to swim in the pool. J, D, & R had a blast! We had dinner at my house, and a great cake from Cold Stone.

All in all, it was a great day. There was no real birthday "pressure," just fun. I'd love to repeat that every year.

Oh, one other cool birthday thing for me: my MIL believes that you should celebrate your birthday for an entire month. She sends me little things for each day of the month. It's too much fun!!

Will I?

You Will Keep Your New Year's Resolution

You planning on making a resolution that's smart, attainable, and perfect for where your life is.

Will You Keep Your New Year's Resolution?

Well, I'm not sure how accurate that is since I don't actually make resolutions, but it was fun!

I'm it! Thanks Jennifer! ;)

Ok, I'll confess. This isn't the 6th picture from the 6th file. I don't have a 6th file yet since I'm using a new computer. So, this picture of JP attempting to shovel the walk for me on 12/22/08 is technically the 7th picture from the 5th file that's inside the 1st file. Clear as mud, right?

So as I said, JP made a valiant effort to help me out by shoveling our walkway so that the UPS guy could get to the door. Unfortunately for both of us, the shovel was too big for JP's 4'3½" body to handle, so I had to go out and do the shoveling.

It was pointless in the long run since my package (a new 50mm 1.4 lens for my camera) was delayed due to weather in another state.

Thanks Jennifer! That was fun!

Cupcakes? Eeeeeeeeeeeew!

My favorite cupcake would be made completely of buttercream frosting. Yes, that's right, frosting only. Whether it's sliced from a larger cake or in a small cupcake paper, I do not eat cake. I can't recall a time in my life when I actually enjoyed cake or cupcakes. So, hand me the frosting and it'll be ok!

Shopping? Eh, only if it's on the cheap...

You Are a Discount Shopper

You love to get things as cheaply as possible. You live for sales. It's partially because you like to save money, but it's also because you like the thrill of finding a fabulous deal. Of all the types, you tend to shop frequently but rarely by. You keep an eye on prices. Brand names are not that important to you. You know how to have style without collecting designer tags.

What Kind of Shopper Are You?

SSD FOBTY: Snow Test...

Your Snow Test Says You're Independent

You feel like something good will happen to you in the next few weeks. You love to work, especially when work is creative. You have the makings of a successful artist. You are an independent, individualistic person. You thrive when you're doing your own thing. Your biggest worry in your life is your own safety. You fear death and getting hurt. When it comes time to relax, you really indulge. You are all about your favorite comforts.

The Snow Test

Resolutions?

Maybe I'm a major spoilsport, but I truly don't believe that making resolutions for the new year do anything for me. Several years ago, when J was still a baby, I promised to not make any more resolutions. I'd never kept one, and doubted that I ever would. I've saved lots of time and worry by not making resolutions.

Goals though, I have goals. My biggest goal for my life, not just this year, is to get to a healthy weight again. My 35th birthday is coming up in August, and I hoping that I can reach a goal of at least 50# lost by then. It's definitely doable, I just need to figure out my best approach to it.

I have more goals. Weight loss is just the most pressing goal that I have at this time.