Reader Girl

I think the author of the book forgot the page that reads, "Hazel loves to be the center of attention."

He/She's Back!

Scott-Amy!

TV

You know that scene in My So Called Life? The one where Angela finally gets over Jordan and she’s dancing in her room while listening to The Violent Fems, she’s wearing shorts and a big old shirt and some flannel and her hair is all wild…I love that scene. I remember watching that scene. I remember watching it as a college student remembering what that feeling was like when I was in high school.
I’m watching the series via netflix. The first five DVD’s have driven me to tears with every episode. As I started the first show a huge smile crept across my face. The memories of watching Angela grow into herself and of me seeing myself in her flooded my mind. The first time I saw the series I was 4 years out of high school living in Ypsilanti. I hadn’t spoken to my school friends for years. This was a choice on my part. I wanted to get out of that time in my life so badly.
In high school I lived next door to my best friend. But at one point she got a boyfriend and things pretty much fell apart. That is one of MANY similarities I had with Angela. There was even a boy who I was friends with who I liked when he didn’t like me and didn’t like when he liked me. I know what you’re thinking; you’re thinking that we all had these circumstances in our lives. And you know what? That’s the beauty of this show! It’s like, relatable.

PIF

OK, one gift is on it's way...if you signed up for the Pay it Forward
post keep your eyes open for a package. Let me know when you get it.

Snow Day!

Well, it snowed last night. The kids have the day off for teacher
development anyway so we're not going to have to make up any summer
days for this one.
I was shocked to discover both kids lounging in their rooms- August
with his DS and Hazel still in her undies drawing a picture. Tank is
the only family member out making tracks in the snow.

Yummy

Last night I escaped the usual Friday night to spend some good ole one
on one time with my friend Rachel. It was a last minute dinner and
movie date where we ate burgers and wached the screen and saved the
best for last. We weren't quite ready to return home so Rachel took
me to B & 0 Espresso for dessert. Why have I never been to this
place? It's open late and serves great sweets.
If you find yourself with the time to spare I'd highly suggest trying
it. You just can't beat ending a night out with a friend on a sweet
note.

Cookies

This is what happens when Trey bakes cookies...notice the number of
chocolate chips per cookie. They looked as good as they tasted.