Happy Birthday Brian!


Hope it's your Best ever! And can you believe this was 5 Years ago already??

A Recipe For My Birthday Boy (Man) Brian

Chile Con Queso Dip

2 Tbls. real butter - sliced
1 lb. box Velveeta® process cheese food - sliced
8 oz. container sour cream
10 oz. can Ro*Tel® tomatoes and chilies
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

-Combine all ingredients in a crock pot or non-stick 2-quart saucepan.


Tastes Just like Carlos Okelleys!!

C'mon - Someone get hooked with me!


You can catch up online at mtv.com if you need to.

Adorable!



I'm not sure who sent me this - Dad or Kay, But she is adorable (and Smart)

Check it OUT! New stairs in da house!

I Need Friends!


Boy, that's no joke! My friend Deb insisted I join Facebook so I'm lookin' for some Facebook Friends. I know Brian is a big facebooker if that's a word. So One more thing to figure out - Thanks Deb! (I think I'm being facetious)

Where in the World are the Matas?

Hey Kids! I'm waiting for you to land! I need an address to send sumpin'. Hope you are having fun on your month off.

American Idol


Wow, I'm really slipping on my blogging. You'd think I'm not doing anything! Actually my hours have been changed at work and it's thrown me off. I'm now working 7-3:30 like a normal person but still waking up at the same 4am and wanting to go to bed at 8pm.
So I'm watching Idol again and these are the ones that have the best chance of going through from last night. I'd choose these too, except the guy on the left. (Yes I like the drama queen -Tatiana.)

Happy Valentines Day!


Bart got me a Plant since he killed half of mine when we had to open the door to let all the smoke out! Fireplace and Ice mishap. It's a Palm and I'm sure I've killed that kind before so we shall see.
I will hopefully have the finished staircase soon. It is my day to clean up all the dust so the staining can begin. I don't mind - I've been wanting to take down the lights for a cleaning for a long time. So that is my VDay plan - what's yours?
 I forgot to mention - Brian got me a ISU sweatshirt too. The bookstore was having a Friday the 13th sale and he thought of his mom. :) :) :)

Happy Birthday Brittney!


I was sooo proud of myself. I had your present ready - I was printing something on the computer for you. Then I told your Dad. I'll mail this on Monday and it will be there by Weds. Perfect - right on time! And he says "Her birthday is the 8th" Waaaaah! I had it in my head the 11th even tho it is written on the calendar. I'm losing it I swear! Hope you have a Great Day without our present :( It's on it's way)

Had A SUPER


Bowl Party! What a great game - all Cardinal fans here, and didn't they do great! It came sooooo close. Here is Bart and Rick - they thought they were pretty cool - They had the best seats in the house. Food was catered in by Pam so you know we ate good.