A Golden Day!

I had no idea that turning 27 on the 27th actually meant something, but I've had a few people inform me that this birthday is in face "Golden!" I had a great day and got so many warm wishes online and in the mail... it's been a very nice week!

While I haven't taken photos of my fabulous gifts, I did take a photo of the popcorn machine's inaugural batch of popcorn that we made on Sunday night... a very cool gift from the Richardson's! Joe and I went out to the Melting Pot on Monday night to celebrate and we had a totally yummy meal together. He certainly knew what every geeky girl wanted, a Kindle, and totally scored one for me! I've been using it for over a week now and am totally addicted... it makes my commute so much nicer!

Anyway, just wanted to thank everyone for making my 27th a great birthday! I have a feeling it's going to be a good year! ;)

Coming Up (from the Cave) for Air...

Now that the Caps Cave has had its official debut, all of the activity around our house has died down a bit... a.k.a. We're cuddling in the cave! ;)

The Richardson Crew came over last week to watch Monday Night Football and we had a great time catching up in the cave. I was especially excited to use the night as a debut for the final piece of the Caps Cave puzzle...

Yay! Christmas came a bit early from the elves at Laura's Platters and Splatters! ;) Joe was unbelievably psyched as this is a piece of craftiness that is totally guy oriented! As for me, I just love it so much!

This past weekend I got some much needed Girl/Elon time at Homecoming! With all of the house and work stuff going on and coming up, I took advantage of the event and buzzed down I-85 to good 'ole Elon!

Luckily, Towa never denies me a bed ;) and is always graciously giving me a place to stay on my road trips! We went to Lighthouse (Gasp! I know, I finally set foot in there... it only took Elon buying and refurbishing it to get me there!) for the Young Alumni Party and caught up with Jenny, Kim, Beaty, Catalfumo, and a bunch of other people! We continued the fun into tailgating on Saturday... I was so excited to see my friends Reed & Katie and meet their little girl Avery (who is flipping adorable!!)... and catch up with a whole mess of people! I think Catalfumo and I recounted nearly every cheerleading memory at the game and my ear drums nearly burst from her screaming when AOII won Homecoming Queen... Elon beating Western Carolina was just gravy! We, of course, finished the weekend with dinner at Monterray's!!

The cherries on top... Cheap Gas and Biscuitville!