Spam by Mr. Microscope

In checking my email today I notice one with the subject of "Software" sent to me by my good buddy Outclassed M. Microscope. I realize people that send spam are unique, but it is beyond me how they would think that anybody would open an email with this name. Do they think I might actually know somebody with this name and be fooled into opening it? Or perhaps I am in such need of "software" that I might want to buy something from a person with this name? Perhaps they deserve kudos in the imagination department, but I'm a little flummoxed by it all.

Vanessa's Shower

Saturday was Vanessa's baby shower and it was a really good time. One of the games had 3 random people in a baby diaper changing contest and it just so happened that the 2 guys (and grandma to be!) were the three that played. Rusty was the winner (holding his "baby" in the air) and it was especially fun for me to watch James changing a diaper. He was a good sport about it and other than being slower than the others he did an admirable job.

After the shower was over Elley took us out to the pasture to see Gracie, the new baby horse. It was impressive to me to hear Loni when she whistled for the horses since I can't whistle at all and this girl has some lungs on her! The horses were on the other side of the pasture when we got there and when they heard the whistle they picked up their heads, then took off running towards us. The two males reached us first, then Journey and her baby. She is so beautiful and it was adorable to watch her toss her head back, kick up her heels and run with her mama!

Good times........

~ Elizabeth

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. - Psalm 150:6

Ya Gotta Have Friends!

Friday night we celebrated Jimmie's birthday early by heading up to our favorite chinese restaurant for crablegs. Jimmie is such a nut and when she and Jeanie get to going you just can't stop laughing! It truly was an awesome fun night and I am blessed to have these guys as friends. Love this group shot.


And you can see by the next picture that I really believe crablegs are finger licking good! Dawn's looking at me like she can't believe anybody would have the nerve to lick their fingers in a restaurant. ;)

Crocs!

Wedding plans are coming along nicely! Amazing how much can be done when there's not much time to do it. The dress is purchased and being steamed and she looks like a princess in it! Truly brought tears to my eyes looking at her, so I can only imagine what will happen during the wedding. I just feel so blessed to be able to love my future daughter-in-law!

Sunday morning Keith, Lynne' and I left for church and after service ran a few errands. I learned that beautiful church shoes with heels are not good to go shopping in! Keith just shakes his head when he looks at my shoes and I simply pointed out to him that all I had required of those shoes was that they look good at church and maybe going out to eat afterwards. They were not purchased as shopping and errand shoes! Lucky for me we saw the display of Crocs and of course I've been wanting to try them out. I couldn't bring myself to purchase the clogs, regardless of how comfortable they are, but did fall in love with the flip flops. And once Lynne' tried them on she stopped teasing me and bought a pair for herself! Mine are bright turquoise with gray tops and hers are black. We both wore them the rest of the day and I didn't even worry about looking like a frump wearing a church dress and Crocs. It did make for happy feet while going with James and Loni to register for the wedding. :)

~ Elizabeth

There are all kinds of shoes, For all kinds of feet, To wear at home, Or out on the street. There are boots for splashing, And sneakers for dashing. There are slippers for napping, And tap shoes for tapping, There are cowboy boots for riding, And ice skates for gliding. But the best shoes of all, Are the ones that fit you, While you're doing the thing, You like to do. - Unknown

The New Paula Deen Magazine is Here!!!

I feel rather like Steve Martin in The Jerk where he went skipping down the street shouting "the new phone books are here!" except that in Elizabeth World I'm shouting "The new Paula Deen magazine is here!!!!"

I went to Barnes and Noble at lunch and left with 5 new magazines! But the one that made me skip and shout (twist and shout???) was Paula Deen. I've only had time to flip through it before coming back to work, but it looks great. ~ sigh ~ Again, sweet life.

Just Not Feelin' It Today

I am really not feeling it today and from the sounds around my office, nobody else is either. I really think the cause is the weather. Severe storms rumbled through the Dallas area during the night, with quite a bit of thunder, hail and flooding. Many people were late, so of course lots of stories and sharing of pictures taken with cell phones! (I just love technology!) And it's dark outside now as another storm approaches, so I think my body just wants to be in bed.

I just fixed a cup of power coffee in the hopes that it will sharpen my wits a bit. The recipe? Empty a pouch of instant hot chocolate into your cup and fill with coffee instead of water. Mmmmmm! The cup in the picture is a bigger than normal coffee cup and was given to me a few years back by a coworker who knew my love for coffee and reading. The cup was purchased at Barnes and Noble and has author pictures all over it. There's also a spoon from my Pretty Pink Tableware set. :)