Things I'd Rather Do Than Visit The CA DMV Again

This morning kt and I were discussing how she must go to the CA DMV tomorrow. Happy Valentine's Day to her. At least BC will accompany her, so when the mean lady behind the counter starts talking he can hold her hand. This discussion got me thinking of all the possible things I'd rather do than suffer another visit to the CA DMV or as I affectionately "outer darkness". I considered therapy after my last visit, as you may be able to tell I'm still scarred so therapy would have been a good idea.  Here are a limited few...but know the list could go on. 


1. Clean dirty toilets all day long for a week 
2. Take an ice bath 
3. Go on awkward marathon dates on back to back nights
4. Volunteer in the nursery for an entire year where there are only screamers for kids. 
5. Have botox injections (which I decided was the best option of these 5 items so it is the winner for tomorrow!) Happy Valentine's Day to me or Happy Anna Howard Shaw Day...you're call.  

These Girls Are Definitely Related To Me!

Mattie Faye In Her New Outfit From Her Auntie

(it says: My Auntie loves me)...obviously. 

photo courtesy of Matty

Choosing Faith Over Fear

Love These Folks!

Mattie Faye Berry Has Arrived!

At 11:35 am MST, 6 lbs 15 oz.  I am once again a proud aunt! Now we have a trio of girls to spoil.  I especially love her name! (I've always wanted someone to have my namesake) I may just let this little one call me, Jessie Faye, if she's lucky. Congrats Matty and Amie on the newest addition!    

Things That Make Life Enjoyable This Week

1. Solid VTing with MDG 
2. Zachery's pizza with BS and BWG (going to miss those kids!)
3. Impromptu dinner with the Bransons (love that family!)
4. Bridal shower for Britt that included BBQ and sweet potato fries, followed by gift opening and cheesecake in our pajamas (we love our 4th roommate!)
5. Hot tubbing with L.Smithie

Pink is IN!

Aunt Celia made these hats for the girls and they are adorable!

Roddy Ranch Golf Outing

Saturday The Js Plus DW spent the day golfing at Roddy Ranch. It was an adventure and a hilarious day. This course was a mix between California, New York, Idaho, and Wyoming. (As you'll see from the photos)

It is also named the driest course in Northern CA, this shot is of the rough. I imagine it use to be a cattle pasture. 

JLS with a saddle and animal head mounted on the wall behind (this was the front entrance to the club house). She was in heaven. 

 And then Heaven really came when we walked further and found an ORIGINAL Yankees stadium seat in the pro shop, so you can imagine the excitement JNS and I both felt! Western themed with Yankee gear scattered throughout, does it get any better? I dare say, no it does not...

And then we saw this gem. I had to post this for Poncho Villa. In all my life I've never seen a mounted steer...and I grew up in IDAHO! Seriously.

The course was very busy which meant that our round of golf was slow...hence this classic shot JLS snapped of us. 

 Oh yes, horseshoes as tee-markers. 

Our scores weren't very pretty but we were still smiling at the end of the round! 

Happy Birthday Singing Is Awkward...

according to the general population, apparently JNS and I are the only ones that enjoy being serenaded by that lovely tune. (Case in point, the birthday boy, LE, below agrees)  At least he still appreciates some sushi followed by delicious chocolate truffle bread pudding on his birthday!