5 Day Recap

I having been ripping & running these last 5 days y'all! It has been crazy around here.

Last week I got the news that my car's head gaskets were blown. So I could fix it for $1600 or get a new engine for $3500.  Either way it was going to cost some serious cash. So by Thursday I decided to go "look" for a new car.I really didn't want to pay for repairs because there were several things that was really needed to get the car back in good shape: the A/C, both seat motors, & a list of several other issues. I was just emotionally & financially drained with this car!

So I said my good-bye's to my benz...

And hello to my new 2011 Nissan Altima Coupe! LOVE IT!! 

I got in winter frost so it has a pearl finish!

Friday I surprised the hubby with tickets to the playoffs and we went to Phillips Arena to watch the Hawks & Orlando play. We won of course which made the night even better! Here's a view from our seats...

The only thing that bothers me, which shouldn't because I should expect it, is when people constantly come in  & out of your row and you have to keep standing up to them in or out. I was so annoyed! I purposely always buy the seats at the end of the aisle so we have more room and so we won't bother anyone when we come & go. Eh, oh well, it's to be expected so what can you do!

My friend Bev came into town from Montgomery for the weekend. So Saturday we were out & about shopping. I have to confess that we actually spent one hour at the mall people watching. We literally sat on a bench in the middle of the mall to people watch. I know it's not right, but LAWD! The things that some people wear to the mall amaze me.  Some girls looked like they were about to go dance on a pole right after they left the mall! I love heels like the next girl, but 4" inch heels to the mall?? No thanks!

I snapped this pic of Bev sleeping on the pull out & look who was in bed with her! lol!

 Saturday night we Red Boxed Due Date. This movie is Hilarious! Zach Galifianakis is sooo funny!

Sunday of course was fabulous. We went to Keith's parent's home and had a big Easter lunch. Sadly his grandmother wasn't there because she was admitted into the hospital for arthritis related issues. She's doing ok, but just in a lot of pain. So please pray for her!

I hope you all had a great Easter weekend as well! :)

5 day recap

Since my last post was Thursday, here's a recap of the last 5 days...

We actually ended up canceling our usual Thursday night dinner last week so no pics to show. Hopefully we'll get back to the dinners next week.


Friday would have been my dad's 72nd birthday. He died in 2000 and I miss him like crazy. Here's a picture of us (right before he died) at my undegrad college graduation.

Excuse the quality! This was back in 2000 and all I had was one of those Kodak one time use cameras!

Saturday was the hubby's grandmother's 80th birthday! We went to his parent's house for a bbq with family. My in-laws can cook some serious food! We had a good time with his family.

 hubby & grandmother

 ribs, potato salad, deviled eggs, baked beans, corn, meatballs, etc!

The in-laws pup Marco...he is too cute! 

Too bad Bebe doesn't care for him though! lol

Sunday the hubby spent the day doing homework and I went to a friend's son's football game. I wasn't to happy about it though. I understand the teams are formed by age, but I think they should do it by height & weight class like boxing.

I was watching a game between the Giants & Patriots, all 12 year olds. Well the Giants had HUGE players and the Patriots had tiny players. I watched as one of the Giants tackled a kid from the Patriots and it knocked the kid out. COLD. He just laid there & the adults went crazy. The mom ran out onto the field, people starting booing and yelling! The kid finally came to after a while but the fans were not happy. People were screaming "kick them out of the league" and they booed the whole team at the end of the game. The parents of the Giants applauded their kids. It was just a mess! I felt bad for them all.

Monday I started my new work schedule. I picked it, but now I'm not so sure about it. I'll be working M, T, W, & F from 930-730 and Thursdays I'll have a 1/2 day and work 11-3. This week won't be so bad because we have Friday off. So I'll give it some time & see if I can adjust.

Speaking of Friday I'm planning on surprising the hubby by taking him to see the Hawks vs Orlando in the playoffs! He is going to be SO happy! I told him to take 1/2 the day off and that we were going to Atlanta. I'm sure he knows already because he keeps mentioning the only thing going on in Atlanta is the playoff game. I told him to wear a suit to throw him off but the hubby's a smart cookie! lol! I'm kind of excited myself because it will be my first NBA game.

Prior to the game though I'm "planning" to go to the matinee to watch "Water for Elephants." I've read on so many blogs how good the book is and the hubby isn't too interested in seeing it. Have any of you ever gone to the movies solo? I used to be totally against it but one of my friend's told me she does it a lot and I tried it once and it was actually not so bad! So, Friday I'll be going solo to see this movie!