Missed me?

It's been a while since I have blogged. Life has been throwing things left and right in this direction, but nothing I cannot handle. It has been mostly good though.

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I cannot wait. I am thankful for A LOT of things. I am thankful for a wonder husband who supports me in my endeavors, no matter how crazy they may sound at the time. He sees the big picture and is by my side every step of the way. He truly is the love of my life and my best friend. I am thankful for a healthy and wonderful daughter. Who pushes me everyday to be the best person that I can be and by living that example, she is following in my footsteps (just hope that she does not have the detours that I have had along the way). I am thankful for my family and the love and support that I have from them as well. My friends rock and are there no matter what. I am also thankful for my dog. She is my girl and has taught me a lot about life through the years. I am thankful for where and who I work for. Pushing me to go back to law school to get my J.D.

The holidays are upon us and it is going to get hectic. The vacation house should be ready soon and I look forward to spending lots of time there with my family and friends.

I am truly blessed and life is good. The best thing is that life just keeps getting better!!!

Happy Thanksgiving and Holidays :)

He's HEEEERRRRREEEE!!!!!!

My nephew was born this morning at 7:46 a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs, 9 oz, he is a big bundle of sweetness!!! I am so excited to be an aunt again :) Life is definitely good and right when you think that it cannot get any better, it does.

Busy Birthday Weekend :)

This weekend was a nice one. Went out to dinner with my husband, his friend and her husband on Saturday night for their birthdays. We went to Vincent's on St. Charles Avenue. It is one of Jody's favorite places to eat. Anything for my husband :)

Enjoyed planning my sister in law's baby shower with a friend. Got a lot accomplished with that. Cannot wait for my nephew to be born!!!

Yesterday, we went to lunch and then to the Lakeview Festival at St. Dominic. Enjoyed looking at local merchants jewelry as well as the local artists. I bought a Tuna numbered and signed poster. Cannot wait to have it framed and hanging!!! There are a few more other pieces that I would like to get. It will go great with my paintings that I have done as well as Jody's Endymion pieces that he has.

It has been a month long celebration for Jody's birthday. He deserves it. I am so proud of him and who he has become as well as who he strives to be. We could not be any happier with each other. Well, sure that we could, but there are no words for it.

I am so blessed to have who I have in my life, to have a wonderful family, and to be married to my best friend. Life is definitely good!!! :)

Dear Chessie:

I tried to be the best dog mom to you that I could. I am sorry that there was nothing that could be done to make you better. I had to make that hard decision and while looking in your eyes at the initial exam and me thinking I am going to have to end up putting you down, was the hardest thing to do. Getting the phone call from the vet telling me what our options were, but the end result and most comfortable way for you was to put you down. I am glad that I was there and the last person that you saw and was with when you took your final breath.

Sure, I got you as an adult rescue six years ago. Not knowing exactly how old you were and what your upbringing was, but you were a challenge and an awesome one at that. Eating my Kenneth Cole heels, your fine taste in my couch among the other things that you annihilated in the house, not to mention your pee/pooh place in my office and ruining my hardwood floors, rugs and the carpeting in the bedroom. Yes, the carpeting in the bedroom. I was not too fond of the color either, and with you using it as your bathroom at times, made it easier for me to pull it up and get rid of it faster than I wanted. Your craziness with thunderstorms and freaking out trying to get into bed with me, meanwhile, panting loudly/nervously and shaking the bed. Not to mention your digging to China in my closet.

In saying that, you were an awesome dog who let Miles (my nephew) and Tayler ride like a horse. You never left Tayler's side when she was home. You were mothering to Roux (my other dog) although I thought that you two had lesbian tendencies, but I'll stick with your maternal nurturing of Roux.

You were a challenge that I would take and do all over again. You taught me patience and even though I got angry, I did not stay angry at you long. You were very loving and understanding of moods and always there.

I will miss you and I do look forward to bringing you home on Tuesday (ashes). You will always be in our hearts.

xoxo

I love surprises!!!

I thought that it was going be another slow day without attorneys in the office. It's been anything BUT quiet. The office email server was down, people were calling like crazy maniacs asking stupid questions about subpoenas that were served upon them and a few other things. I am not superstitious, but today being Friday the 13th, it was one huge cluster f*ck. Sheez....

My lovely husband did stop by and give me a wonderful surprise though. He is good for that. I had been eyeballing this watch for a few months. I first saw it when I was with him and even tried it on. He went and bought it yesterday. See, Sunday (August 15th) makes five years ago that our lives changed. He asked me to marry him and it was done in such an awesome way, how could anyone forget??? So, I was looking forward to a nice dinner out or something on Sunday (which we will do down in the French Quarter), but he bought THE watch that I wanted :). He cannot keep a secret from me and I always get things early if they come in earlier than the time they are supposed to be given.

He is a very special breed of man and they do not make him like that anymore. I am such a lucky girl to have him as my husband. I am so happy that I told him yes because life has not been boring since he came into it. I never believed in soul mates, but I am slowly beginning to start to. He is my best friend and that is what makes what we have so special and a once in a life time love.

White trash tv

I mean really, who can actually sit down and watch Jerry Springer or Maury? I know that when I am home, I am guilty of turning it on and watching it, but I also lose a few brain cells. In fact, I think that I lose more watching those shows than I did when I was out partying/drinking all night long. Ahhhh the college days. I also wonder where in the world do they find these type of people who will actually go on tv. You know the ones . . . the ones who find out that their spouse cheated on them with a toothless barmaid from the local trailer park, their date for the prom was a goat, he does not know that I am a transvestite even though we've had sex, etc. Oh, and the whole showing tatas for beads thing is just stupid. I'm from New Orleans and those beads do not cost that much. Show a pair of beads to a stipper and they'd laugh in your face.

Where exactly does Maury find these people who have had 7 DNA tests and none of the guys that have been brought on tv were the father. "I swear, Maury, I was only with him. My baby gots his ears, his forehead and his toeses." How do they come to that conclusion, I have no clue either. Only to have the results come in and "Suckah who slept with ignorant imbred queen of the trailer park/ghetto, you are NOT the father." Then you watch that same woman run off crying like she just lost the lottery (well, she kinda did if you think about it. The baby child support lottery).

Then there is the one who swears that this guy IS the father. Fails to mention that she was still sleeping with her ex-boyfriend while with this new guy. New guy allegedly knocks up this chick. She swears that it is new guys because ex-boyfriend shoots blanks. DNA test comes back that new guy (who got suckered into marriage and is raising the poor kid as his own) is NOT the father. It is, indeed, the ex-boyfriend's. WOW.

Not to mention the girl who is 21 and on baby number four. WTF? Ever heard of birth control? I've heard that they give it out monthly at the free clinic. I watch "Teen Mom" and I am sure that you do to. Piss in a cup once a month and get a free pack of pills. Not that hard, right?

I guess that I will never understand the white trash/ghetto way of doing things. I will also not get those hours of my life back that I lost watching those shows either. I find that it is like a bad accident. You know that you need to look away, but you cannot help but watch/stare.

When it all falls into place.

Ever have one of those moments in life where everything falls into place? You know, where all is good and nothing can go wrong? I have a beautiful , healthy, and active daughter who keeps me very busy. She is a blessing and because of her, I am who I am today. She is my heart. I am married to the most wonderful man ever. He loves me despite some of my flaws (which he says that I do not have any). He recognizes my artistic abilities and he backs me in whatever insane project that I start. I have a kick ass business partner who knows what she is doing and is someone who strives to obtain her goals (like me). I have a wonderful family and friends and a huge support system that has always been there for me no matter what.

It is nice when everything falls into place. I am so excited for the next chapter that is about to unfold. I will tell in due time :) Let's just say that I am truly blessed.

My girl

The cast is off and my girl is back and in action :) It was a hard three weeks for her. She has cheerleading, tumbling, tumbling competition as well as rec/travel softball going on. Definitely a busy summer for us. I never know if I am coming or going. I am definitely looking forward to a nice quiet weekend. Tournament has been canceled and hanging with some friends is looking mighty appealing right now. Just hope that this rain from Hurricane Alex is done by then. I could use some relaxation by the pool sipping bellinis, margaritas, sangrias, mojitos, or whatever the mood strikes. Although with it being 4th of July weekend . . . I have a feeling that it will end up being action packed with parties to go to. Oy vey.

Hello Summer :)

Hello Summer!!! It is like a million degrees outside, even in the shade. Thank God for bikinis, swimming pools, and those fruity cocktails that are sipped by the pool in my bikini while hanging with friends and listening to some New Orleans music. What a way to cool off while working on your tan :)

You just never know.

Life is interesting sometimes. If you wait long enough, questions will be answered. Not in the timely manner that you may like, but it does get answered in time. Closure is a powerful thing and I find it interesting that this happened while I am reading the book "The Power of Now."

While reading this book, this quote stood out to me:

"As far as inner transformation is concerned, there is nothing you can do about it. You cannot transform yourself, and you certainly cannot transform your partner or anybody else. All you can do is create a space for transformation to happen, for grace and love to enter"

I have decided to cut out, totally, the negative and toxic people that were in my life or even just being around negative and toxic people. I have chosen to take charge of my life as I am the only one living it. It is short. I do not need to subject myself to people who are ignorant and know not what they speak of. It never mattered to me what people thought of me. I have, on occasion, come across people who have said things about me who really have no clue what they are taking about. Talk about entertainment. The fact that I take up that much room in their mind and life without having to pay rent is awesome when in fact, they are nothing to me.

It is a good read and I look forward to finishing it poolside this weekend. Love the leisure of Country Club life :)

103 years old???

I just got back from Tennessee. Jody's mamaw passed away. She was 103 years old. She looked beautiful and had a smile on her face. It was a beautiful service. She had 10 children (8 are living), 31 grandkids, 59 great grandkids, 25 great great grandkids, and 3 great great great grandkids. It is a very huge family. She lived a very long life. She is now with her beloved Sam, 16 years later.

I ate so much country cooking it was not funny. If my metabolism was not as it is as well as my genetic makeup, I would have definitely gained some weight.

It was also nice catching up with family that live up there. I'm very close to his sister, his cousins, and their wives. I also got my dose of kiddies as well. One thing that Jody and I decided a long time ago was not to have anymore kids. My baby is 13 years old and well, we do not want one graduating high school and going to college and then starting all over again. We love the freedom that we have with having older kids. So, I get my fill of my baby/toddler nieces and nephews and I get to hand them back off to their parents :). It is perfect.

All in all, it was a wonderful trip, despite the reasons that we went up there for.

My daughter is . . .

Going to be a JV cheerleader next year. The 8th grade. I am not sure how she is going to balance cheerleading, travel/rec softball, and tumbling/gymnastics this summer, but she is going to be one busy bee. I liked cheerleading when I was a cheerleader, but I loved dance team much more. Being a Pantherette was one of the best experiences in my life. I know that she will look back when she is my age and remember those days as though they were yesterday. :)

I am so proud of my daughter.

Ahhhh the good life :)

I am born, raised, and live in New Orleans. I bleed purple and gold as I am an LSU alumni and intend on going back and finish getting my J.D. Family law would be a good thing to get into and I have my foot in the door of a few law firms when I do decide to finish this degree.

I have a beautiful daughter who is 13 years old. She keeps her father and I busy. She plays travel softball year round as well as tumbles/gymnastics during the summer. She has a wonderful stepmother who loves her as her own. and a kick ass stepsister. It is nice that everyone gets along as we all do. I guess that is what happens when you truly do know people before you have kids.

I have a wonderful husband, Jody. He and I have been through a lot and our bond gets stronger more and more every day. He is my best friend, my soul mate. We met six years ago and have been married for three of those. This is my first marriage, his second. I love that he supports me in any endeavor and he truly understands me. I am not the most easiest person to live with, but he accepts me for me and I could not be any luckier.

We have three kids together. Well, kids meaning animals. There is Roux (my lab/catahoula mix), Kasey (his cat), and our love child, Chessie, who is a chocolate lab.

Jody has a son from a previous marriage. He is 11 years old and lives with his mom and her husband. He is a good kid and plays video games most of the time. He has said that he wants to be a gamer when he gets older. More power to him on that one. He is very smart and a straight A student who also plays baseball.

Ahhhh the good life :)