thanks, toddlers

i just returned from a lovely visit to orange county to visit the newest nephew and play with the 4 others. we had a great time. for pics and a full report, check out my sis's blog. as soon as i got on the plane, this was all i could do.


so, thanks toddlers for being walking petri dishes of the common cold virus, albeit very cute walking petri dishes of the common cold virus. at least you got me a two day work week. for that, i can't thank you enough.

my professional opinion

i feel that my music credentials make my opinion about the american idol final more valid than pretty much anyone i know, so here it comes.



i've been a cook fan from the beginning. i think he SHOULD win. but will he? no. here's why:

a) his fan base - too old. not the "text and call constantly to vote for the entire 4 hour voting period" like his competition's fan base. i do, however, think both the davids have equally large mobs of screaming girls - all fainting at the mere thought of them.

b) his vocal technique - i've been concerned about this for quite some time. that raspy, dare i say sexy, sound means there's some serious damage happening. that was made very apparent tonight when he barely screamed out song #2. get that boy some throat coat and 3 weeks of vocal rest, stat.

based solely on tonight's performances, archuleta takes it hands down. and that's how i think it will play out tomorrow. and there you have it. i now call archuleta season 7's american idol.

that will be $100 please.

try not to wet yourself

june 21, 2008
trump taj mahal, atlantic city nj
STEVIE'S BACK!!!!

i'm thinking of going...i mean, i'm totally going.



btw, if anyone cares, i had my first physical therapy appointment for my knee today. during my evaluation, i told my therapist not to get too attached. the jury was still out on whether or not i would be fully committing myself to this whole pt situation. without missing a beat, she said,

"i thought i might have some compliance issues with you."

fess up. who called?

an ode to jenn

ode to jenn on this, her special day.
she sure knows how to laugh the blues away.

she's funny and smart and good looking to boot,
here's hoping she'll score tons of birthday loot!

so live it up jenn, have fun...nay, a ball
because we all know you're the BFE of them all!

happy birthday friend...don't burn the place down!

since cortney hasn't posted...

here are some more pics.







wonder who bought her those super cute "i'm the big sister" scrubs?

he's here!

welcome to the world baby ryker!

naughty knees

apparently, i've got one.

i had my first mri this morning at 8 am, thank you very much. on wednesday, i find out if i have to have surgery on the lovely torn meniscus i've been walking 5 miles on lately. who's jealous?

by the way, this is a picture of mine and my sisters knees in 50 years. i'll be the one without cankles.