Thursday, July 23, 2009

Ode to Being 30

The Big 3-0 brings lots of fun
and worth living it up a ton

Lets celebrate and have a big bash
Hey forget about that grey hair in your mustache!

Do we have a party and eat some cake
or do I make it special and have a weekend date?

To answer that question, I've been planning a while
since this day is about You, I had to go the extra mile

I sure hope the memories you will have made
will be special and fun for you always

I sure bet you now want a clue
for what you are going to do

Instead of driving in a car
becuase we have to go way too far

We will need a pilot to take us today
and go up in the sky and fly far away

you will so be boarding the lovely Southwest
and we will let them take care of the rest

get reado to go with your special lady
and 'Tacy and Burt Burt to...

VEGAS BABY!!!

- Hot Wife Duffey

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Update: The Big Surprise





I'll have some updated content soon, but couldn't wait to post the pics.

The Big Surprise

First, I learned that the roulette wheel will take your thirty bucks more quickly than a walk from the front of the hotel to the back.

Second, a rib-eye steak and glass of Simi Cabernet is one of the best combination's ever.

Okay, okay, from the beginning...

Starting well before last Thursday, Hot Wife has been telling me that I had a big surprise for my 30th birthday. In the beginning, I thought she has me a new recliner. I've been needing one for a long time, and still do. Additionally, Hot Wife's a very practical gal and though a big ticket item, a recliner would fill be a useful item for years to come. Weeks leading up to last Thursday, I was thinking that Hot Wife had Golden Ticket Seats from The Rick and Bubba Show. Being confident that I had her figured out, I went to sleep early Thursday thinking that I'd need to wake up early the next morning.

Friday morning arrives and we woke up too late for Rick and Bubba. I played it cool and didn't pressure Hot Wife to disclose her agenda, but deep down inside I was eager to find out. She returns back from a quick workout and FINALLY fills me in on our plans. "We're going to the Marriot resort in Muscle Shoals" (Alabama), she told me. Awesome thought began to run through my mind.

"What's the spa menu?", I asked myself. "Oh, yeah. Where is the best spot to take a picture"? "Do you know how to get there", I blurted out.

"Yep, got it covered" she replied.

I was so pumped and couldn't wait to get a nice massage, a good meal or two, and a relaxing walk around what seemed to be some beautiful property.

We loaded the car to drop off Toddler O at the airport with Poppy and Dede. Why did this make since? Well of course, Poppy and Dede were taking the church organist to the airport and we were in a rush. Okay, okay! That sounds a little suspicious I thought, but they've done that before for the beloved church member so I'm all in.

We got to the airport parking lot saw Poppy and Dede and I was ready to make the exchange. I'm out of the car and Hot Wife tells me that, "the surprise isn't what I think it is".

All kind of things went through my mind, but one thing was evident to me, we weren't driving to our destination.

Hot Wife read a poem that ended in, "Vegas Baby!" with a sign held by Burt wearing an Elvis wig and sunglasses. We are off to Las Vegas with Burt and 'Tacy!

We loaded the car, went down the airport service road, and checked our bags. Five hours later, I was still surprised, but now we were in Vegas. We found a cabbie, rode ten minutes and arrived at the Monte Carlo resort and casino. Unfortunately, the cabbie forgot to put the car in park and almost hit the car in front of him. Oops!

The hotel was awesome!

But it gets better. "Room service" knocked on our door. Wow! They are on top of things to check on us and our room. "Room service" walked in and it wasn't "room service", it was our friends Tim and Devon!

Okay let me recap the events.

First surprise - trip to Marriot resort in Muscle Shoal's, Alabama

First surprise take two - trip to Las Vegas

Second surprise - Burt and 'Tacy are going to Vegas too

Third surprise - Tim and Devon disguised as room service arrive too

That's not the end, but all I can write about now. Remember... What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Just kidding! I'll follow up in a few days with the trip details. But for now, you just need to know that though back from the trip, I still feel surprised.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

WAL-MART...

So I have decided to only go to Wal-Mart once a month to save money. You might say well they are the place for low prices, but I can save by not going every week. Well today was a day I had to take that dreaded trip to Wal-Mart and as always it was not a wonderful experience.
I was zipping along with a 2 year old in cart, sitting side-ways mind you, because she can't sit still for long, going down the paper tower isle. At the end of the isle were two employees and their buggy, which was in the middle of the isle. No one could get through. Maybe I am being taught wrong but customers always come first right, so do not put your buggy in the middle of the isle. Wait, it only gets better. So I pull up behind the buggy and wait, trying not to be rude, and after at least a minute, and I know he saw me, I ask kindly, may I move your buggy so I can get by.
Can I please tell you his reponse.... "If you had said please I would have moved it for you". Really?? I was so mad I did not know what to say or do for that matter. If you had said please, I mean come on people, no one should say that, much less an employee. So next time you go to Wal-Mart be respectful to the employees and by all means make sure they are taken care of!!

Birthday Week

OR SO HE THINKS I AM UP TO SOMETHING!! AM I REALLY????

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Birthday Week

She's up to something.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Send One Up For Cod

There are six hundred or so readers of this blog every day. I love the opportunity you have given me to bring you the images and stories about my family, but today I want to use this blog as a tool.

As you have read, Cod has been undergoing numerous chemo-therapy treatments. I believe this is number four! As usual, though nothing is usual with this therapy, he has hit a low spot and is physically drained. Completely. Pray for his strength and courage. While you're at it, lift up Issa as she's been by his side from day one and stubbornly won't have it any other way. I know how stubborn she can be - before she became Issa, I called her Mom. It is just a part of her character to give every day especially when Cod can't.

Thanks a bunch ya'll!

Sunday, July 05, 2009

Update

If we get two sets of Wonder Hangers do you think I can convert a closet into a home office or photography studio? I also must consider the value of the included Snap Light!

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Love is in the Air


Doo bee doo bee dooooooo