Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

January 31st, 1959
Covert Alvord and Estella Wright were married, 49 years later and they are enjoying the winters in their southern home in Ocala, FL! Woohoo!

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Today is very special.
Happy Anniversary to you!

49 years.
What an awesome feat!
Enjoy your company today,
And have plenty to eat!

The critters send their love.
I send it too.
I will say it again,
Happy, Happy Anniversary to you!

Enjoy your day!


I took this picture last night, doesn't it look like Rupert wants to say "Happy Anniversary"?

Critter Ambition

I took these pictures a few weeks ago, actually New Year's Eve day. I took a nap and when I woke up, here is how I found the three critters, what a huge show of ambition, don't you think?

New Look for Living Room

I had a bit of cabin fever and decided to move things around my living room last weekend. Now, I move the furniture around quite a lot, but the TV has only moved once in the 11 years I've lived in my house. Well, now it's moved twice, this time it's along the long wall opposite the french doors. Both sofas are lined up across from it (not sure about this look). I figured I would try this out because the wall is really the only location I could hang a new flat screen TV (no, I haven't purchased one yet). I think I need a sectional couch or a love seat instead of one couch to pull this look off. What do you think?

New Look for 2008!

Made you look! I thought about going with a red hair-do for the new year but instead I chose a new blog look. It might be the best decision I've made so far this year!

Oh, so you wonder if I made any resolutions for 2008? Well, not exactly. However, the Dr. tells me that I have to lower my cholesterol (total came in at a whopping 275, up from 225 last year) or go on medicine (actually he said I should do both). So... today is day number 6 of oatmeal for breakfast (yep, this means no more breakfasts at diners or restaurants for me). I'm trying to add more fruits and vegetables to my daily intake (sigh) and the Dr. suggested I start taking fish oil supplements. Take a look at these:

They are pretty gross (and huge), but if taking them lowers my numbers, I guess it is worth forcing them down. I visit the Dr. again in the middle of February, so wish me luck!