games

I love playing games, whether it be cards, board games, marbles, or dominos. This past weekend, we spent most of the weekend hanging out with our friends and playing different games. So, I thought I would list some of my favorite games:



1. Apples to Apples

2. Balderdash

3. Chickenfoot/Mexican Train - Dominos

4. Spades

5. Hearts

6. Egyptian Ratscrew - a card game I grew up playing with friends

7. Monopoly

8. Scatergories

9. Guestures

10. Marbles

11. Pente

12. Taboo

13. Scene It

14. Yahtzee

15. Family Fued

16. Phase 10 - a new fav

17. Life

18. Speed

19. The Friends Game

20. Trivia Pursuit



What are some of your favorite games?

Diamond Class Action Suit

If you or anyone you know has purchased a diamond between January 1, 1994 to March 31, 2006, please read below:

De Beers is the largest supplier of rough diamonds in the world. Beginning in 2001, Plaintiffs in several states filed lawsuits against De Beers in state and federal courts alleging that De Beers unlawfully monopolized the supply of diamonds, conspired to fix, raise, and control diamond prices, and issued false and misleading advertising. De Beers denies it violated the law or did anything wrong. The Settlement Agreement provides that $22.5 Million be distributed to the Direct Purchaser Class, and that $272.5 Million will be distributed to the Indirect Purchaser Class. De Beers also agrees to refrain from engaging in certain conduct that violates federal and state antitrust laws and submit to the jurisdiction of the Court to enforce the Settlement.

All persons located in the United States who purchased any diamond or diamond jewelry or other products containing gem diamonds for personal use and not for resale between January 1, 1994 and March 31, 2006. For example, Consumers include people who purchased diamond jewelry to wear or to give as a gift.

You can file a claim online at the site below. If you plan on filing a claim, you must do some before May 19, 2008.

https://diamondsclassaction.com/

As promised

Date Night

Mason hanging out in the backyard
Mason's black eye
The coloring on his eye is getting better

stomach issues

So last Friday, I woke up early in the morning with the urge to throw up(sorry TMI). I stayed in bed hoping it would subside, but unfortunately it did not. I didn't want Adam to stay home from work and he usually gets off early on Friday's, so I wasn't worried about taking care of Mason and not feeling well. I let him play with all of his toys most of the day, while I laid on the couch and watched. By mid afternoon, I was feeling much better. This was a good thing, because Adam & I had a group date that night with a bunch of couples from the church.

The church we go to hosted a "Date Night" for all of the couples. From 6-9pm, we could drop off our kids at the church, while all the moms & dads went on a date. Our Sunday School class decided to do a group date at the bowling alley. I hadn't been bowling in years, and I'm not great at it, but I always have fun. Since I wasn't feeling back to normal, I decided to just watch and hang out while everyone bowled. We still had a really good time.

Saturday morning I woke up with the same crud that I had the day before. I took it easy and by lunch time I felt better, so we decided to work in the yard. The previous renters had let the flower beds in the back go and it was in need of some serious work. Mason had fun playing outside, while we attacked the flower beds. It looks a lot better, but work still needs to be done. Our friends Tom & Desiree came over that evening for dinner and we played a fun new game, well new to me, called Phase 10. I kicked butt! Still felt fine and thought everything had passed.

Sunday morning, Adam & I both woke up feeling gross, but we were supposed to bring breakfast for our Sunday School class that morning. We got ready for church and I had noticed that Mason had a REALLY bad diaper, the kind that blows up the back. I put an extra change of clothes in the diaper bag in case he had another blow out during Sunday School. We were planning on joining Valley on Sunday, but due to not feeling well, we went straight home after class and took it easy. Needless to say, when everyone in the family is sick it equals no fun.

Everyone is doing better now. Mason still has some nasty diapers, but he still acts happy and his normal self. Adam had to go out of town Monday morning for a short business trip and he was feeling better the next day. However, today is the first day since last Friday that I have felt better without any nausea. I took advantage of it and took Mason on a walk to the park and around our neighborhood this morning.

PS.
Mason's eye is looking much better. Still a little bruising, but it's going away. I will post the pics tomorrow.

a little update

* Mason got his first shiner Saturday belly flopping in his crib. It is only black & blue around the outer edge of the eye.
* All three of us are sick with a stomach bug.
* Once I'm feeling better, I will upload some new pictures

With this ring, I thee wed

A little over a month ago, I went to take off my wedding rings before bed and all of sudden I heard a clinging sound. Something hit the floor, but both rings were in my hands. I frantically looked around to see what fell and then realized the diamond mounting was no longer on my engagement ring. I quickly picked up the diamond and ran into the living room to show Adam. He did his best to comfort me, but I couldn't fight back the tears.

I have always been so careful with my jewelry, especially my wedding rings. I didn't understand how it happened, but I knew I wanted it fixed immediately. We are fortunate that Adam's grandfather was the manager of Bailey Banks & Biddle in The Galleria for most of his career. Both Adam & his brother David have worked on and off at Bailey Banks & Biddle in Town & Country throughout their college breaks. So when Adam & I talked about getting married, we knew where we would be purchasing the rings. They have always treated our family like their family.

We made a call into Sue a few weeks ago and she said to send the ring by registered mail and they would take care of it. Sue called earlier in the week to let me know the ring would arrive on Thursday and wanted to make sure someone would be home for delivery. I have been anxiously waiting all day and it never showed. I didn't know if I should be worried or if I should just wait and see if it would arrive tomorrow. A little after 7pm, the doorbell rang and it was my ring! I couldn't wait to put it on. I felt bare just wearing my wedding band for the last month. It was so pretty and polished.

Extreme Blog Makeover

Everyone needs a makeover now and then and I thought it was time my blog needed a new look. I came across Jennisa's blog thru Suzanne Steece's site awhile back. I loved the look she brought to Suz's page and I immediately got on her waiting list. I absolutely loved the design Jennisa made for my blog. She is so creative and really strives to make sure you are happy throughout the entire process. If you need a blog makeover, visit Once Upon a Blog!