As some of you may know, my Step-Dad (Dale – a.k.a. – ‘Mr. B’) had open heart bypass surgery today. Well, I’m thrilled to announce that it was a huge success! He was talking only a few hours after the surgery – he is so strong! Being the dedicated elite-travel agent that he is, one of the first things to come out of his mouth was,”I’m going back to work tomorrow” (just look at the photo my Mom took above when he was in the hospital a week ago – working!!!).
He never ceases to amaze me and is an inspiration to us all. I’m so proud of you Dale (and Mom;)- you are truly amazing. Love you!
Here are some shots of Steven and I sneaking Ozzie into the hospital for Dale a couple of weeks ago. I had to wrap him up like a baby – it was totally worth seeing the look on Dale’s face – pure joy:)
While in Vegas, on business, I noticed this sparkle in the window of a jewelry store – not just any sparkle – a glistening like never before! It was a ring based on ball-bearings to make it spin – that’ right – SPIN! This diamond ring was like no other and I really wanted it once I put it on. But Steven agreed that we will ‘get one someday’. So that night I was getting ready to go to dinner and a show, KA (which by the way, was superb!) and we are about to walk out the door when Steven says, “Ok let me look at you. No. There’s something not-right, somethings missing”. I replied, “Well, I am not sure what you want me to do I am having a bad hair day!” That’s when he reached in his pocket, pulled out a black box, and presented me with this ring. I love my husband! Thanks again Steven – this is a sure treasure!!!! I can’t stop looking at it!!! LOVE IT!!!
It was great to capture Sarah’s little 2nd cousin again at a recent 1st birthday party – remember this little guy? (Yes, they changed the spelling of his name;)
Well our first stop on our road trip to sunny FL was Dayton, Indiana – to visit Steven’s Mom and Brothers. They just got a new golden retriever pup – Holmes (their other dog’s name is Watson – get it?;) The dog was so cute, we kept calling him ‘Space Buddy’ because he looks just like one from that movie!
Well, since Steven and I have been married, I have wanted to go to the famous little town where they filmed one of my favorite movies, Ground Hog Day. The film was actually filmed in Woodstock, IL instead of Punxsutawney, PA. Every year they have Ground Hog Day festivitiies – so over xmas Steven planned a romantic getaway for us to join in on the celebration this year:)
Everything is just like it was pictured in the movie or better! When you get to the town square (which is awesome all on it’s own) they have speakers playing music throughout the town’s center! Cute polka music and songs from the movie! We caught a free showing of the movie at the local theatre (the theatre was in the movie too!).
The B&B was just adorable, as were the owners – Dot and Don – could you die?!! How cute is that?!!! The breakfast was out of this world – yum:)
One of the location scouts from the movie comes back to town every year to give a walking tour of all of the spots where they filmed the movie – it was awesome to hear all of the details!
Today was perfect – well, except for Willie’s prediction – 6 more weeks of winter:( But he was the cutest little critter! Before he came out we all sang Ground Hog songs. Corny, but I LOVE corny! Check out the words to this song (the same melody as ‘take me out to the ball game’).
After the prognostication there was a town breakfast where the high school acapella groups serenaded us! They even had the guy who did the voice over as the radio personality in the movie there to do his bit – super cool!
I cannot begin to thank Steven for this wonderful memory! It was so special and I will cherish it for the rest of my life – really – it was that fabulous. I love you babe oxoxoxoxx.
This is my favorite scene in the movie!
(it’s toward the end of the film, so if you haven’t seen it – skip the last five minutes)
We had a blast sledding with my Mom on xmas day! Steven had a little too much fun – going head first down the hill we whacked his lip on the sled – ouch. No worries, he’s all healed up now:) Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays. Happy New Year!
We have been working around the clock to get our last minute, end of the year, stuff done before the holidays. Notice Dollie busy at work too;) Also, check out our xmas present to each other this year – our Egg Chair!!! It’s one of Steven’s favorite things – in addition to the Wii of course:)
