Fun Fact Friday!

I don't know about you, but I love the T.V. show Pawn Stars. I love to see the objects that people want to sell or pawn and learn all of the history behind the objects. I also love to see them bartering back and forth on price. Earlier in the week, they showed a rerun of one with a Louis Vuitton trunk. It had all kinds of stickers on it from various trips all over the world. I always thought I might be a world traveler with a trunk that had worldly stickers all over it.


Fun Fact for you - Did you know that Louis Vuitton began in 1854 and is one of the oldest luggage lines in the world?

On the travel note, Happy Memorial Day!!

Harry, Harry, Harry!

As most of you know, I am a Harry Potter fanatic! I have read all 7 books (most of them twice) and own all of the movies that are out. When I heard a rumor that a theme park was being opened, I immediately started to research. Much to my excitement I learned that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter would open in 2010!!


Even though the actual opening is not until June 18, my dear friend Mary Straton was actually able to be one of the first to visit Harry's world this week! I sent her a text asking about it, and this was the response (and I quote): "Omgomgomgomg it was AMAZING!!" Since they were the first group in they couldn't take any pictures. Sad for KT but hopefully I'll be able to visit Harry soon. Here's to June 18!

Fun Fact Friday!

Growing up, I wanted to either be on Broadway or a Rockette! Couldn't you see me in a kick line kicking my toes above my head?


What's your fun "growing up" fact?

Fun Fact Fridays

In order to be a better blogger and to better educate myself (and any others that are reading this) I have decided to blog a new, interesting fun fact every Friday. Starting this Friday you will all have a new wrinkle in your brains as I wow all of you with my crazy knowledge. In fact, I'm so excited about it I'm going to start today! Did you know...

The first toilet ever seen on television was on "Leave It to Beaver."

One more notch in your belt... Check back every Friday for the newest fun fact!

Fit for a king... or a Mo!

Last week, Mo and I went over to Del's house so Del could teach me how to sew. Mo had not eaten supper yet, so Bumpie and Stu shared some dinner with him. He was too tired... I had to push the food in between his paws for him to eat!

Happy, happy birthday!

Happy birthday to my dear friend Jessica! Jess, thanks for being my friend for 6 years!! And many more... Hope 28 is GREAT!

Rebecca, Jess and me at 80's night during Mistletoe 2009

Red Beans & Rice night

Since this past weekend was SO COLD I decided to warm up the house with 2 big pots of red beans and rice and some great friends. Thanks to everybody from coming over and sharing in the feast!

Thanks to sweet Jess for all of our new scarves!! We were all tickled with them.

Ben, I think Ty has you beat.

I so hate that this picture is fuzzy. He has such a cute face!

Time for my good night KISS! MUAH!

He's going to hate me for that one day... Happy January everybody! Here's an easy recipe to start the year off right!

Yummy Red Beans and Rice:

2 cans light red kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pack Conechua sausage, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
minced garlic
1 bay leaf
Louisiana hot sauce to taste (it's the only hot sauce that tastes right in this)
salt & pepper

Dump it all in a big pot (do not drain the beans) and let it cook for at least an hour. The longer it cooks/sits, the better it tastes! Serve over rice with toppings of onions, tomatoes, and cheese and with salad and bread. Serves 6. Enjoy!