Madison's first Christmas

Christmas was excellent this year, especially with the addition of my niece, Madison. We had so much fun shopping for her and teaching her wonderful new things like how to unwrap paper:

How to have a completely exhausting day of shopping:

(Yes, that is the Ninja Duckie guarding the angel while she sleeps)



Mostly we just had a great time celebrating this festive season and being thankful for the wonderful friends and family we have.

Top Sales of November Goes to....

Congratulations, Steve!!

And yes, that is my husband in a TIE!! What has the world come to??

Coolest. Toy. Ever!!!

I love toys. Luckily, I choose a career where it is completely acceptable to be surrounded by toys and use them for work. Being a trainer gives you a lot of freedom to be silly and no one seems to mind. About a year ago, I came across a website that has awesome toys. This year, I finally decided to buy some. And THIS is what I got:

These, my friends, are Ninja Devil Duckies. They are so freaking cool, they had to be refrigerated!! (Seriously, for some reason they came in a "Keep Refrigerated" box and the delivery guy brought them in a cooler. It was totally weird). They come in a set of two so they can silently battle each other, or take turns standing guard at the bathtub.

One guy is standing guard in my cubicle while the other is guarding my purse right now.

I did, however, pass on the Jesus action figure with the glow-in-the-dark "miracle hands." That would have been pushing it!

I Love HDTV

Last year, Steve bought me a new high-definition TV for our bedroom to replace one that was fried when lightening struck the house two years ago. We also invested in a Hi-Def receiver for our satellite programming. OMG this is the most amazing combination!

Those of you who know me know that I am a shark junkie. I have been since I was probably 6 years old, after watching some National Geographic special on sharks. This year, I was able to record (via our DVR, which I am also addicted to - don't ask me what time anything comes on because I am completely dependent on it) Discovery Channel's Shark Week and have been watching it ever since. Back in September, we got a whole slew of new HD channels and one of them was Discovery Channel. I just finished watching a show on the Galapagos Islands which was breathtaking. Now, I am watching "Predators of the Great Barrier Reef." I feel like a little kid staring in awe at a beautiful aquarium for hours on end.

I am easily entertained :-)

Congratulations Steve!

Congratulations to Steve for closing on 2 more houses in the month of November! I think you found your calling!!

Ooooh... I must have this...

When Steve and I renew our wedding vows (HAHAHAHA...ahem) or if I ever need a formal dress... this is the one I am wearing:

Nothing says "A Touch of Class" like this Japanese-cartoon-meets-Gone-With-The-Wind inspired number. Do not adjust your screen... it IS that "special." This is not computer generated... someone actually MADE this dress! You know that means someone actually WORE this dress. In public!

I can see it now...

"Godzilla!!! Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn!"

And this!! What. The. HELL is this about?? Mary Poppins meets The Birds? And they actually got someone to model this ensemble. I am afraid.

This literally looks like this poor woman dove under a table cloth as the birds were attacking her hair.

I give full credit to www.UglyDress.com If you want to see more of the nightmares at hand, check it out. Hours of hilarity are sure to ensue.

Going out of Business

Hey everyone!

Some of you may know that I have been a Mary Kay Consultant for the past three years, and have decided to go out of business this year. I just don't have the time or energy to devote to it. So, with that being said, I am looking to sell off my remaining inventory. If you are interested in seeing what I have left in stock, send me a comment or email and I will forward you the list. I am only selling what I currently have and will not be ordering any more.

I will only charge you what I paid for it (50% discount on the retail cost + 8.25% tax), so it is a great deal for the holidays!! MK makes a great gift basket!! I just want to get it out of my house! :-)

Let me know if you have any questions.