Dear Monday

Linking up with Megan at Happy Day for another Dear Monday!

Dear Monday, You were a quiet day today at work - which is always appreciated.

Dear St. Louis Cardinals Offense, Please produce more than two hits tonight in Game 5.

Dear Sonny, Barking at your reflection in the window at 6:00am needs to stop.  I told you over and over again - it's you.

Dear Friends on TBS, You make my post-work snack and TV time absolutely delightful.

Dear Hubby, I love you and your thoughtfulness and all... But please stop buying me candy on birthdays and other holidays.  It just calls my name and my will power just isn't strong enough.

Take Luck,

LP

Fill in the Blank Friday

It's Friday!  You know what that means - Linking up with Lauren at the little things we do for another Fill in the Blank Friday.

[1] Nothing says fall like clear and crisp sunny days.

[2] My favorite autumnal tradition is carving pumpkins with Hubby.  A few years ago, he carved a masterpiece.  But I think it took all of his energy and last year he chose not to participate.  Hmph.  I carved solo.  Hoping he will partake this year!
 

[3] My favorite fall treat is banana bread... And Ryan's Captain Morgan Apple Cider.

[4] Fall makes me think of soccer because that was a big part of my life from age 4 to 18.

[5] Autumn free form word association, go! Pumpkins, cider, crisp leaves, crisp air.

[6] My go-to outfit in the fall is anything I can layer.

[7] My favorite fall holiday is (Halloween, Thanksgiving).  Thanksgiving!  I love the scrumptious food, inevitable food baby and coma, and celebrating with loved ones.

That is all.

Take Luck,

LP

55-200

I just took this picture.

From the top step of our front porch.

With my spankin' new 55-200mm camera lens.

It's a view of down (and across) our street.

Hallelujah.

Without a doubt - the second best birthday gift.

My Hubby has Tiff and Ryan to thank for this one.

I am ex-cit-ed to see what this baby can do.

Take Luck,

LP

Best Gift Ever

Yesterday, was my 26th birthday.  I received the best gift ever.

I got oodles of Facebook wall notes wishing me well and a happy day.  I wrote/posted a status update thanking everyone and indicated that I received the best gift ever on this special day.

I didn't think much of it.

Until I got a text from my dear friend Lindsay asking, "Are you pregnant?  Is that the best gift ever?"

I had to read it twice before I understood that my status update on good 'ol Facebook may have been a little cryptic - and that was totally unintentional.

I digress.

The best gift ever was none other than the arrival of our nephew, Liam.

This is the little bugger that I have been anxiously awaiting for some time now!

And he's here!

He came in weighing a whopping (is that sarcasm?) 5 lbs, 9 oz and is just perfect.

Since he lives in Illinois, we haven't got to meet him yet - but you can guarandarntee that we are going to meet him as soon as possible.

And then I am going to hug and kiss and squeeze him (gently, of course), and hug and squeeze his Mommy and Daddy.

I am such a proud and happy Auntie, and I could not be happier that he is now my little, tiny birthday buddy.

We love you, Liam!

Take Luck,

LP

Dear Monday

Linking up with Megan at Happy Day for another Dear Monday.

Dear Monday, You were filled with excitement and anticipation, followed by nervousness and worrying.  Let's not make this an every-Monday event.  Mmkkay?

Dear Self, Happy birthday!  Here's to hoping 26 is a good year.

Dear Liam, Welcome to the world, little man!  I promise to be the best birthday-buddy-Auntie you will ever have.  Ever.  I can't wait to hold, hug, and snuggle with you.

Dear Sar, Thank you for including me in your own Dear Monday.  However, the gratitude excludes the lovely picture you put up of us from our young and round-faced-days.

Dear Loved Ones, I am forever thankful and grateful to have you in my life.  Sharing special days with you makes me one lucky lady.

Dear Hubby, I love the crap out of you.

That is all.

Take Luck,

LP