Surprise!!

This past weekend my younger brother, Chip, took on a major undertaking and threw a surprise birthday party for his wife, Nicole. Somehow he managed to coordiate a band, decorate the house, organize a Lousiana-themed menu, and invite all of Nicole's friends and students from Auburn University and New Orleans. Although the night was a success, we all realized that any parties planned in the future will include the help of his wife, Nicole -- who incidentally specializes in party planning!!

Here are a few pictures I took with my brother, my dad, and Nicole. Tony stayed back home to play in his company golf tournament, and Mom (who helped with the food) had already taken all of our kids home to bed.

The New Georgia Aquarium?

Now that our company has officially been acquired, our office is getting a makeover. The color scheme is a little questionable. . . but hey, no one asked me my opinion, so I'll keep it to myself.

Some of our walls now have a lovely aqua color. It seemed to make the fish happy.

But since the fish didn't make everyone here happy, they sadly swam away.

What Dog Breed Are You?

At first, I was a little suprised to see my results, until I read the description. I guess I can see it.

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Chihuahua: The Socialalite
Your single most amazing trait, dah-ling, is that you are charming and gregarious and gorgeous and lively. Oops! That was more than one. No worries, dear, it wouldn't be the first time the rules have been bent for you! Your charisma, combined with the fact that you can really dish out a good yap when push comes to shove, means you have no problem putting on the dog in order to get what you want. But it's not all about you! N-n-n-n-no-ooo! You simply adore your best friend and love your family to pieces, enjoying every precious little teeny tiny moment you spend together. And children? Well, you love the idea of them, but don’t necessarily need them hounding you day and night, right? Come now, honey, let's face it- children just do not appreciate a good sweater.

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Want to take the quiz? Check it out at Dogster.com.

Dedicated to Maxwell

One of my blogging buddies, Agent317x, has been having a little trouble with his beloved Mini Cooper, Maxwell. He's blaming it on the one time he took Maxwell through an automatic car wash, although deep down he realizes that's just plain silly. (BTW - gotta give two thumbs up to the Goo Goo cash wash near my house . . . the best 3-minute, $9 car wash ever!)

Anywho, Maxwell's windows have been causing Agent317x a little trouble. I found some nifty advice that might help him out in a pinch.

If He Can Do It, You Can Do It!

Hilarious commercial!

Paper Sunglasses -- Not Cool!

I walked into my eye appointment a woman in her mid (er . . late) 30s.

But I walked out looking like a 65 year old woman.

I hadn't had my eyes checked in two years, and I needed new contacts, so I endured all the eye tests they threw at me, including the burning eye drops that dilate you. And of course, it was a sunny day and I didn't have any sunglasses with me. I considered playing it cool and squinting all the way home, but eventually decided to suck it up and choose safety over fashion. My mom would be proud. In fact, she might even like these shades.

Okay, picky people!!

Sheesh. . .some people are never satisfied!