Life is Precious ...

Life is so precious, you never know when it may be taken away. People may not be in contact then all of sudden, it happens. Your mind is flooded with so many thoughts and memories. You then feel helpless. Trying to make them feel better seems like a endless fight.

This isn't our first loss, and I have had to learn how to be strong and supported. It's always a hard time, but it makes a bond stronger. Its a shock back to reality, a moment of truth.

Thought Du Jour ...

Oak Creek Canyon ...

We haven't taken the dogs out hiking for a long time. Right when I pulled out the doggie harnesses and leashes and they went bonkers. We loaded up and headed to Oak Creek Canyon. It was beautiful out and we enjoyed the sun on our backs. Hopefuly it stays nice, so we can keep it up.

Valentines No.6

Ever since we were married, we always went to Top of the World at the Stratosphere. Its a fun tradition that we love doing. no gifts, well maybe beside your traditonal flowers, chocolates, and a teddy bear once in awhile ;) When we got into the elevator, there was a adorable little man dressed up in a hawaiian shirt and necklaces. His name tag red Mr. Hawaii. He told Justin that he needs to take me to Hawaii, and if he does he will get lei'd. O what a funny little man :) He was a good addition to our evening.

Cupid ...

In the Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Venus (goddess of love) and Mars. In the Greek version he was named Eros and seen as one of the primordial gods (though other myths exist as well). Cupid was often depicted with wings, a bow, and a quiver of arrows. The following story is almost identical in both cultures; the most familiar version is found in Lucius Apuleius's Metamorphoses. When Cupid's mother Venus became jealous of the princess Psyche, who was so beloved by her subjects that they forgot to worship Venus, she ordered Cupid to make Psyche fall in love with the evilest thing in the world. While Cupid was sneaking into her room to shoot Psyche with a golden arrow, he accidentally scratches himself with his own an arrow and falls deeply in love with her.

Following that, Cupid visited Psyche every night while she slept. Speaking to her so that she could not see him, he told her never to try to see him. Psyche, though, incited by her two older sisters who told her Cupid was a monster, tried to look at him and angered Cupid. When he left, she looked all over the known world for him until at last the leader of the gods, Jupiter, gave Psyche the gift of immortality so that she could be with him. Together they had a daughter, Voluptas, or Hedone, (meaning pleasure) and Psyche became a goddess. Her name "Psyche" means "soul."

Happy Valentines Day Love Birds !

What Superstition ...

I found this on another blog i follow and had to share ...

ESPN's NFC North blogger Kevin Seifert reports that the Packers had an unusual event the night before Super Bowl XLV:

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Green Bay Packers players reported to their team meeting Saturday evening prepared for some final words before turning in for their last night preceding Super Bowl XLV. They got a speech from Dr. Kevin Elko, a motivational guru, and then a surprise.

Coach Mike McCarthy had each player and coach fitted for a Super Bowl championship ring, a highly unusual move in a sport full of superstition and "one day at a time" mentality. It was the culmination of a late-season dose of bravado that McCarthy brought to the Packers.

World Champs ...

My parents had a big Super Bowl party this year since our Green Bay Packers were playing. Everyone came in their green and gold to cheer on the Packers. I can't remember a time when we screamed, yelled, laughed so hard. My mom went to town cooking. We had dips, chips, sloppy joes, pizza, hot dogs, and brats. Plus dozens and dozens of cookies for desert.

My dad has wanting Justin to try this whisky called Yukon Jack for the longest time, so he picked up a couple of shooter bottles for us to try. I passed but justin bombed it down. Canada knows how to make 100 proof whisky. Within ten minutes Justin was feeling warm all over, and it wasn't from cheering on the game.

The good night turned into a great night with the Packers winning the Super Bowl for their fourth time, and their 13th World Championship. And to think we were a wild card going into the playoff . . . it feels good !

Ha Ha Terry you were WRONG !

Sunrise Beauty ...

I woke up this morning to one of the most beautiful sunrises I have ever seen ...

Disneyland Love ...

I have been browsing online for ideas this year for Valentines Day and somehow I veered off course and found myself searching for pictures of Disneyland online ... I'm defiantly in that magical lovey dovey mood. Reds, Pinks, Kisses, Hugs, and Hearts ... O how I love Valentines.

Cravings ...

And now I really want one of these ...