I'M ALIVE!

Alright, alright...so I haven't posted anything in a while...I get it!

Ok, so this past week husband and I took vacation together. We didn't go anywhere; we just chilled at home. It was GREAT!! We've been spending time at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano, biking and hiking.

He's been biking more than I have. He likes the unpaved trails for the more "experienced" biker. I, on the other hand, bike on the paved paths, or walk with Dan. We also took Dan and explored the unpaved pedestrian-only paths. It's beautiful and peaceful and WONDERFUL time together.
We finally were "responsible" pet owners and got Dan fixed. That was an exciting trip through the heart of Oak Cliff to the SPCA. He is now testicle free, updated on shots, and now back on a heart worm preventative. According to the paper work, Dan should calm down, live longer, and want to roam less. Hopefully the calming down will kick in soon :o)

Our Valentine's Day was probably the best one ever. We woke up and exchanged gifts. I got a KILLER black pencil skirt, which fits like a glove, and a heart bracelet. He got a new knife, an MP3 and speaker phone for the car (it hooks up to his phone and he can play music and talk through the car speakers). Then we went to Paint Yer Pottery and painted cereal bowls. We'll pick them up in a week and I'll post picture. It was such a nice date! It was fun being creative and making something "useful." We then took both moms flowers and went home for dinner. We made and ate lobster tails, snow crab claws, shrimp cocktail, bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and herbs, and garlicky broccoli. We lit candles everywhere and enjoyed a DELICIOUS dinner, while wearing napkin bibs and eating with our hands :o) It was fantastic! We finished the night with a round of "24."

Ok, so we are now addicted to the show "24." Our Blockbuster buddy recommended it. I didn't want to watch it, now quite sure why, but just didn't. One episode and I was hooked. I just don't see how people can get through only one day in an entire season! We've been watching show after show- marathon style! One of my new favs for sure.

Blockbuster buddy also recommended "Towelhead," a controversial film by the makers of "American Beauty." Controversial for sure! He said it was like a train wreck- you couldn't turn away. And, as disturbing as it was, we couldn't turn away. Good movie. You feel a bit creepy watching it, but worth seeing. It's about a 13 year old girl who moves from living with her white mother to living with her Lebanese father. She gets "into it" with the guy next door (Aaron Eckhart) which is the train wreck that you can't turn away from. This is all in the process of trying to figure out who she is supposed to be. If you're offended easily, don't watch it.

So, that's been my week. If only we all got paid to just live.