Random ramblings

I haven't posted in a bit because I didn't think that anything very important happened, but I suppose that's the point of blogs isn't it? To report the mundane to the people that care about you :)
Levi had his surgery last Wednesday and has been healing great. He has been getting around on crutches since the bike accident and has a doctor's appointment tomorrow to see when he'll be able to start putting some weight on that leg. I hope soon...I don't like doing ALL the chores! Luckily Heather and Zane and Levi's dad and stepmom have been helping us with our yard. Thanks guys!
Levi's mom Maria flew in from Texas last week and spent a few days before flying to Sweden to see Sevy and then she'll be back here next week before flying back home to Texas. I love having her here and it's so fun listening to her stories. You're the best Maria! While she was here we saw The Dark Knight and it was EPIC!! If you haven't seen it yet drop what you're doing and get to your nearest theater. It's a crime drama on par with The Godfather and anyone who knows me knows that I don't joke about The Godfather.
Last week I was offered a promotion with Barnes and Noble, but we'd have to move to Seattle for the position. I love Seattle so much, but with the housing market in the toilet there is no way we'd be able to sell our house, plus I don't know if I could ever move away from Heather and Zane and the kids. I hate it when they go out of town for five days so I don't know how I'd ever handle only seeing them a couple of times a year. I hope that by passing this chance up there will be a better opportunity down the road.
Speaking of Barnes & Noble, I've been giving them lots of my money this year with my book habit. Normally I read one to two books a month, if I'm lucky, but this summer I've been burning through them! Sitting by a pool while reading a good book is my idea of heaven. I can't get enough of it. I've blown through a couple of Dennis Lehane novels, the new David Sedaris book (which I highly recommend!) and about six others. Thank heavens for my discount!
Yesterday I lucked out and got a great bistro set for our front porch at JoAnns for 40% off! Woo hoo! Here's a picture of the darling thing:

Yes, that is a shattered vase on the chair. I thought it would be cute to put a vase with flowers on the table and today we had 30 mph winds. So much for that idea. The rocks on the ground are the rocks I put in the bottom of the vase to weigh it down. Stupid lightweight rocks :(

I'm so excited for our family trip to Redfish Lake! I know I don't post a lot of pictures on this blog, but hopefully I'll get a few nice snapshots while there. The place truly is breathtaking. Here's a picture I found on the interwebs of Redfish:


Lets see, what else is new....Oh yeah! I bought my first ever lawn sign for my presidential candidate! I feel so grown up! This will be the third election I've voted in, but the first time I've displayed any yard-signage. (Although, the previous two elections didn't give me a candidate to be jazzed about) Now you'll know which one my house is on Boise Avenue without having to look for the ketchup and mustard color scheme of our house (which will hopefully be repainted by next summer. Fingers crossed)
Well, I guess that's about all that's new, unless you count the untimely (*sarcasm*) death of Estelle Getty, Sophia from the Golden Girls. God bless you, Sophia Petrillo, and all your wisdom. Here's one of the best examples of why the Golden Girls rock:

Dorothy: Oh Ma, why did I ever marry that man?
Sophia: Because he knocked you up.
Dorothy: Why did I ever let that happen?
Sophia: Because he got you drunk.
Dorothy: Why am I having this conversation with you?!
Sophia: Beats the hell out of me!

Here's another gem: (push pause on my music player to hear the video)


RIP