just try to ignore the gigantic zoo animal in the room

So... recently the owners of the awesome town home we rent replaced our refrigerator. The old one was fine with the exception of the ice maker ... it wouldn't stop making ice. Instead of forking out $250 to fix one part, they decided to replace the whole thing and donate the old one. Long story short, the guys who came to pick up the frige for donation had been picking up other items prior to coming to our house. From the open front door, I could see a pretty big giraffe in the back of the moving truck. I made a silly comment about how neat it would be to have a ceiling tall giraffe, and next I know, a ceiling tall giraffe was being brought into my foyer! Wow! My daughter was soooo happy! She fell in love instantly and the guys moving the frige to donate, were so cool. I think Molly's smile made their day. And they made mine. That was a neat move, guys! Thanks! My husband who is 6'5 was a little intimidated at first though :)

Now Molly-Fae kisses her giraffe onthe nose goodnight at bedtime ... with the help of daddy, of course!

wordless wednesday ~ snow day!

Photos taken with my T-Mobile Dash (HTC S620)

A new Camelot

Unless you were under a rock or simply unaware of how today affected you, you were probably like me - glued to your television between about 10am and 5pm. The beginning of the Obama/Biden era in the United States of America has begun ... and I seriously couldn't be a happier registered Republican who dared to vote for a relative unknown, to help guide our country towards our better, stronger future.

I love George Bush. There, I said it. I think he's a good man on the inside - but I also think he made a few stumbles and mistakes as President. I don't need to rehash them ... we all have our opinions about how his administration could have been "better". But, I think his handling of the transition of power to another man and leaving DC was done with class ... and most likely a sigh of relief on his part. George is a Texan and most Texans like to stay right where they were planted.

When I voted for Barack Obama, it was like I closed my eyes and filled in the bubble and sent my absentee ballot back. I was literally almost in denial that I had voted that way. Now that today's swearing in is done, and the Inaugural Balls are underway - I'm one happy camper.

You can see it when Michelle and Obama look at one another - they are in love - and that's important to me. They are young, and their kids are adorable, they are fit and ready to rock. His left hand steady, as he signed his name making him the official leader of the free world. And feminists, just shut up already! Michelle Obama as "Mom-In-Chief" (her words), is not demeaning, it's a powerful message that she is ready to do her part to lead the world, as well as her own family.

America deserves a new kind of administration. One that can use the word "hope" and not be seen as spineless or flaky. There's nothing wrong with having hope in one's heart. It was hope that brought those who would stand against the crown to seek out a new life in a new land to our shores. Hope makes the heart beat faster, and the imagination stirring with new ideas. I'm tired of hearing nay-sayers talk down about hope ... though it seem they've lost theirs.

I've sung America The Beautiful to my daughter about 3 times today! I'm so happy to be a stay at home mom, American born woman, mother and wife. Oh and ... am I a Democrat now? LOL

President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

WTF BLOGGER???

I am sick to death of not being able to see my blog and tired of not having an answer from Blogger about what the heck is going on. Anyone else having issues with your Blogger lately? arrghhh! I am posting this .... but I wont be able to SEE it on my page! GRRRRR!

CSI: Costa Rica, anyone???

Last night was the finale of Gil Grissom's reign over Thursday night television. I was prepared beforehand to cry, and expected I might but, the episode was devoid of intentionally weepy scenes. In place of the usual "ok cry here" type stuff was William Peterson's character settled and ready to move on, and all of his CSI co-workers knew it and accepted it too.

I've seen every CSI episode (multiple times) and Grissom has been my favorite science geek to fantasize about and follow for the last (now) 9 seasons. I wasn't a huge "Sara" fan but last night's conclusion was perfect! I couldn't imagine where Gil might go ... I thought he and Sara called it quits for good last season but, he chose to follow his heart and track her down in the jungles of Costa Rica.

A knowing smile ... a "I can't believe I've lived without you this long" embrace ... loving kiss, and fade into the canopy above. It was poetically Shakespeare, without the tragedy or turn coat in the wings. The perfect sonnet.

I won't stop watching - Laurence Fishburne was an awesome choice to take the reigns! Thanks for the memories, Mr. Peterson.

WW ~ the forecast

One thing we haven't had much of here in No VA is snow. We had flurries about a month ago, and 5 minutes of dust approximately 2 weeks ago ... but nothing substantial to speak of.

This California girl wants a winter wonderland, for cryin out loud!

mosters cry too

Somewhere, Godzilla and the Invisible Man are crying in their beer. Late night monster movie host, Bob Wilkins, passed away on Wednesday from Alzheimer's complications. He is mostly remembered as the host of Creature Features, a television show which broadcast classic horror movies ... a huge favorite of mine growing up. He satiated my thirst every Friday night with a double feature of black and white spooky movies that to this day, I remember with a big smile. My Netflix queue would make him happy.

Rest well, Bob.

wordless wednesday ~ my girl

I'm one of those moms who's absolutely in love with her child. So, naturally, I can't help but take a gazillion pics of her on a weekly basis! :) Here's a couple from last weekend.

Seriously ... why buy toys when boxes are soooo much better!!!!?

DJ Molly-Fae ... living her momma's dream :)

Happy Wordless Wednesday, readers!

Do you remember?

I've been going over things ... as new years kind of makes us do ... ahh "the good ol days". This is not a complete list but, here are a few random things that have come to mind recently.

Do you remember when ...

... Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee beans were 24.95/lb?

... The late-late night Mtv Oogie Zone? (yes, it was real and not a hallucination)

... AOL 2.0? (ROFL)

... Deep Purple won the Grammy for best heavy metal group?

... it wasn't ok to watch the food cook in the microwave?

... the microwave was heavier than your television?

... betamax?

... ever using a pay telephone and it cost you a DIME to make a call?

... Jon-Erik Hexum and learning that blanks can kill your dumb ass?