The Flute

Taylor had a concert at DSCC Friday and boy the 6th grade band has come a long way since their Christmas concert last year. They really have gotten pretty good. They played three songs and I am guessing that they enjoyed playing "Louie Louie" the most.They were all smiles as they started playing. They all stood up and Doc, their teacher, played the cowbell. (that instrument is more my speed) Of course one of the older kids screamed out "We need more cowbell", which is the BEST SNL skit to date. Chris Farley in a belly shirt working his cowbell with Christopher Walkin directing anyway.......
Her father and I both forgot to bring cameras but she did an excellent job. I am such a proud momma. Another thing that occurred to me as I was watching her from the audience is how beautiful she is. Of course I am little biased but my goodness, she is starting to lose her little girl cuteness and turn into a lovely young woman.

The Big Shot

I got an early birthday present today!! Ward and I went to Archivers to exchange some things I bought yesterday and as he was wandering around the store in sheer and utter amazement, I showed him the new Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine. He surprised me, and the sales clerk, when he picked up the box and said "I'll take it, somebody has a birthday coming up."
He really is a great boyfriend. I can honestly say I have never met anyone like him. He is considerate, funny and right now he is reading over my shoulder as I type so I am going to stop saying nice things about him. LOL!

Since I have started making cards and scrapbooks for my little corner inside Jezabel's I have tried to learn new techniques and stockpile supplies and my new toy will make things much easier.

He let me open it as soon as we got back and it is so cool! I am addicted to scrapbooing, but he loves me anyway. I should be able to crank out lots of cool stuff pretty quickly.

On a totally different subject, it's raining. I have a ticket for the Beale Street Music fest and I really want to see James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt but I really really don't want to stand in the rain with mud up to my knee caps. Drunks, music and mud make for an interesting evening.

Can you believe that his Wardness is still reading over my shoulder?? With binoculars no less. I guess that's why we are so compatible. Neither one of us have any sense. He's a gun toting, Rush Limbaugh lovin, uber conservative, but I have decided to overlook those things. We all have our faults.... Ha! ha!

AI

Well the impossible has happened...Adam was in the bottom two :-) I take it back American Idol. Who was I kidding. I still love you :-)

Oh! I am going to be singing with Ronnie Twisdale and Dawn Johnston on the square this weekend at Music on the Square. I am excited. It's always fun to sing in your hometown :-)

The Adam Lambert Show

The Adam Lambert Show is down to the final five. Who will go home tonight? Not Adam! Even thought there is plenty of talent, IE: The Little red hair girl with the grown up voice, Shy Chris from Conway with his sweet sexy smile, Danny Gokey with his out of time dance moves, and Matt, who is probably the weakest of the group, but still not that bad, they consistently praise Adam, not matter how badly he sings. So why are the judges drooling over Adam? Paula is ready to make him her #1 Cougar Cub for crying out loud! Yes he can hit the high note, but in every song?? Yes he has confidence, in a "I've got this in the bag" kind of way and yes he has stage presence. (put him in a cat suit and I bet he can sing the hell out of Memories) In fact, I think he will probably win a Tony Award for best new Broadway Act. However sad, the fact remains, that although Adam is a good performer, he is really not that good of a singer.

I fear it would be painful to try and enjoy an Adam Lambert song on the radio....but then again...who knows

It saddens me to say this, but I think I am finally over AI.....

Koneski Out

What happens when you give an 11 year chopsticks???? She turns into a Walrus! We had a great week in Atlanta. We ate at PF Chang's the first night we arrived and had a piece of the Great Wall of Chocolate Cake. Delicious! We also went to the American Girl Doll Store and Bistro, the Coca-Cola Plant and the Aquarium. Had a great time. Grandmommy planned this trip last year and she made sure that we had a GREAT time!

Oh Atlanta!

We left for Atlanta this morning about 8 and after a trip to McDonald's, Starbucks and the Garmin rerouting us back to the house, we finally got on the road! Of course we stopped at Cracker Barrel for lunch and we only had two bathroom breaks so we made great time.
We finally arrived at the hotel and checked in....AND THEN I LOCKED MY KEYS IN MY CAR! AHHHH! OMG! I called a locksmith and he got here really fast. They quoted me $35 for the trip over and $15 to unlock the car on the phone. HA! YEAH RIGHT. The guy couldn't get the car unlocked with the regular tool so he informed me that it was going to cost....now hold onto your hats folks....$95 plus the $35 for the trip over and then he told me he would only need about 30 seconds to get the car unlocked with this "special" tool. I am going to become a locksmith when we get home :) It ended up only costing $100, only $100,which is still highway robbery, but the crew was hungry so that's how it goes.We had a fabulous meal at PF Changs and Taylor has the Great Wall of Chocolate Cake so all ended well. Tomorrow we hit the American Girl Doll Store. We are going to have lunch, get the dolls' hair done and then head over to the Aquarium. Taylor is soooooo excited that she is literally bouncing all over the hotel room. Oh to be 11 again!

Natural Beauty

Ward and I visited Garvin Woodland Gardens today and it was spectacular. Everything was in bloom. It was apparently also, bring your children to the woods in their Easter best for pictures day too! The woods were crawling with little children smiling for the cameras. He! He! I see a trip for all of girls in the future, dressed in matching outfits....hopefully all smiles for the paparazzi!
We started the day with a trip downtown and since today was Derby Day a 7 mile trip took almost 30 mins. LOL! We ate breakfast and then went on the mountain drive tour. We hiked a little before we headed back down the mountain to go on a Duck Tour. If you ever get a chance to go on one, you should do it. It's pretty cool to ride in an amphibious vehicle. The guide told us that the vehicles were created to be used during WWII but they were too expensive to manufacturer. Anyways, history buff Ward LOVED that.
Back to Garvin Gardens. It is unbelievable! It is truly God's canvas. He must be a loving God to create such beauty for us to enjoy. Breathtaking.