Personalized License Plates

I love trying to figure out someone's license plate. Makes it a fun little game while driving. However, sometimes it's so hard to figure out! When I'm with Jessica, I have the BEST time playing the license plate game ... she HATES personalized plates. :)

Today was a perfect example. The car in front of us had this on their license plate: L8YBG. Jessica said, "L-8-Y-B-G. I hate these..." I looked at it and said "Oh, that's cute." She glared at me and for the remainder of the red light she was trying to figure it out. "Late ... Why... B-G??? Late .... Why... BG?? Late, why? .. because I'm Big!" I almost wet my pants from laughing so hard!!! Sweet Jessica... I said "no, it's Lady Bug!"

I'm Baaaack!!!

Alright, alright ... we all know I'm not the best blogger on the block. :)

Life has been pretty crazy, hectic, and fabulous! I am still attending school at University of Phoenix (UOP) online and it's a love/hate relationship. I love it that I can do my homework on MY time and I am getting closer and closer to graduation every week (July 4th!!!). I hate it when I am working in teams and someone is procrastinating so bad I am staying up until midnight to post our assignment that is due at midnight! It is difficult to communicate mostly via emails and forums because some people do not know how to properly communicate through electronics. Words and phrases can easily be misinterpreted.

My perfect nephew is a little over 2 1/2 years old and calls me "Bebe!" Love the nickname!!! A couple weeks ago, Mom and Jessica took some time off and visiting Travis, Alison, and Bode. When Bode saw Mom and Jessica, he asked "Bebe?" or would ask "Bebe plane??" - wondering if I was going to fly into town soon. :( Sorry Bode ... I will be there next time - I PROMISE YOU!!!!!!!! Oh how I cried knowing he KNOWS me and best of all .. he missed me!!!! :) I sent him a picture of my through Mom's cell phone and she told me he looked at my picture and said "Hi, Bebe!! Hi, Bebe!!" Then took the phone hugged and kissed it. Oh doesn't he just melt your heart!?!!!??

He's such a happy little boy!! Love and miss you like crazy!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, this may surprise anyone that knows me (certainly surprised my family), but I have a cat. Yes .. me .. a cat owner. I was getting a little lonely at home and wanted a pet to keep me company. I REALLY wanted a dog, but with my busy schedule I thought having a dog right now would not be best for me. I wouldn't be able to give it all the attention and love I would want to. But, my trainer was wanting to get rid of some kittens her cat recently had and was giving them away for free.. so I thought what the heck?! Her name is Tiger Lily because she's a little orange stripped cat; but we all call her Lily. When she gets into trouble I have another name for her! I must say she has the FUNNIEST personality. She makes me mad, but she can sure crack me up at times!!

Life has been good. I know life will always bring us challenges and I'm grateful for an amazing family who is always there to support me, cry with me, laugh with me (ok, let's face it ... usually make fun of me - haha!), and willing to offer advice whether I want to hear it or not and whether it's good or bad. :)

Stick around... I'll write more later! :)

Trip to Texas

A few weeks ago, Mom, Jessica, and I went to Texas to visit Travis, Alison, and Bode. Unfortunately, Mom could only stay for the weekend. For Travis and Alison's 5 year anniversary, they celebrated by going on a cruise. Jessica and I baby-sat Bode. That was the BEST time!! We had so much fun playing games, cars, Leggo's, play-doh, coloring with markers (of course the ones that only mark on special paper - great invention!!), read books, played on The Tubes, and just had a wonderful time.

Here are some pictures to enjoy!

When Bode put away his Leggo's, each piece must be separated. He would place some of the Leggo's under his chin so he can separate other pieces.

Bode loved The Tubes. He even had me crawling around playing with him. I had a blast!
Bode even found a new friend. She telling her Mom "she won't come with me." Her Mom tried to tell her not everyone is a "she."
Aunt Ca and Bode coloring. I think this was a time when Bode took away a marker Jessica was using. She would say "Bode, I was using that!" I tried to tell her they were his markers. haha

Aunt Ca and Bode relaxing after a long afternoon. :)

Bode LOVED this toy. He did not want to leave when it was time. :)

Bode loves storytime. If you're willing, he will have you reading books, books, and books. I loved storytime with Bode.

Good Weekend

This has been a very nice weekend. Mom and Jessica came over to help me take down my Christmas decorations, then I cleaned my house, then got ready for my work Holiday party at my boss,Stacy's house. The party was a lot of fun! Just about everyone was there and we had a great time talking, laughing, and enjoying good food! I made chicken alfredo with broccoli - can you say De-licious!? We had a bowling Wii challenge and I won. Yep that's right, I kicked some butt! Well, not really, but I still won! :) After everyone left, I hung out with Stacy to help her clean up and we had a great talk. Her daughter (Alli) is the cutest little girl! She and I were joking around having fun. She asked Stacy if she could show me her report card. (So cute!) Alli's a smart little girl! She loves to read, dance, and she has a heart of gold! She wrote me a note as I was talking to Stacy. This is what she said: "Kim, I think you are sooo cool. You are the best! Love, Alli" That seriously made my week!

Before the party, I asked Stacy if it would be okay to have the Dallas Cowboys game playing in the background. Thank goodness her husband is a fan! So we watched the Cowboys beat the Eagles (once again!) 34-14!!

GOO COWBOYS!! :)

Dallas Cowboys NFC East Champions

WOOHOO!!! Dallas killed the Eagles today with a score of 24-0. This is the only time the Cowboys had a shut out twice in a row. Awesome game!! Next week, they play the Eagles again in the playoffs.

GGOOOO COWBOYS!! :)