Arrested Development

I have a friend who is my music and entertainment muse. Pretty much everything she recommends to me I LOVE! So when she came to me and told me about this show Arrested Development I thought "yes, of course I'll watch this show and I know I'll love it". Oh but alas, I did not like this show AT ALL.

I saw my first episode about a year ago. It left a bad taste in my mouth. So, about 2 months ago I sat down with my husband, Chris, and watched the show again. I laughed my face off! I haven't laughed so much at a television show EVER in my life! Every single character in that show has incredible comedic talent. Chris and I DVR all the episodes that are rerunning now. I can't wait to hit that List button and see an episode of Arrested Development waiting for me to press play. There's so much to love about the show. I can understand why it was a short lived endeavor, but I think with maybe a season longer there would have been an Arrested Development movement in this nation. I truly believe that. You just got to give it time and let it seep into your funny bones. Of all the work that Jason Bateman, Michael, has done since the show I really think his niche is quirky comedy. His straight faced sarcastic one liners are delivered so effortlessly. Will Arnett as Gob, that alone is hilarious, is so funny! He plays a selfish jackass magician unbelievably well. I love that he's married to Amy Poehler. Can you imagine what that house is like? I bet they make each other laugh all day long.

I could go on forever about why this show is so funny. I wish it was still on. I'm not sure if I could handle adding another show to my already long list of must see t.v. starting this fall. But I think if the show would come back I could pencil it in.

It has begun...

So, football season is back. I am always a little torn when this time of year rolls around. Why? Well, my husband is a high school football coach and a die-hard football fan. Football is his thing. When football season starts I pretty much don't have a husband on the weekends. It's something I knew before we got married, but I'm still not completely okay with it. I know how much he loves it and how passionate he is about the sport so I support him as best I know how. There are times I curse the being that invented this husband stealing sport. There are other times I am grateful my husband as an outlet to pour himself into and feel he is making a difference. That's when I feel proud of him for loving this sport. I know he is making a difference on the team and with those kids. See, my husband is NOT that coach you see on the sidelines yelling at the players and kicking everything in sight. He is more silent and stoic. He never yells at the kids or curses at them. It is very apparent that his opinion is highly regarded on his team. So, I know his time there is well spent it's just hard because I don't see him as often during the fall. Anywho, it's here football season has begun there's nothing I can do about it. I'll be happy when it's over so I can spend some quality time with my husband.

We did it.....

Thank goodness for Big Lots! We found some room dividers but they were too expensive. So, as my mother and I were walking through the store we had the best idea ever!! We decided to buy 6 fake trees and string them with Christmas lights! It really turned out great! The party was a hit and everyone thought our tree yard dividers were great! I can't believe my baby sister is turning 20! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLY!!!

Room Divider

Okay so my sister is having a party tonight. Her birthday is tomorrow and we are having a birthday dinner at my other sister's townhouse. There's a little area in the backyard that could be great to entertain in but there's no fence between the backyard and the neighbor's backyard. So....I thought it would be awesome to put up some kind of privacy fence hang lights on it and set up tables for everyone to eat outside! Totally awesome idea right?!
Okay, well let's just go to Target or somewhere and buy a room divider for about umm.....$30-$50! Sure, let's go.......... did you know......room dividers are $100 and up!!!! We would need like 4 for the backyard. That's like $400 for a ONE NIGHT dinner party! What in the world are we going to do?! I tried to find some kinda of makeshift room divider, but they all involve PVP and metal sheeting. I'm not looking for that kinda of makeshift. Maybe something like a sheet and string.....I don't know.
Oh, and I know there's a whole house inside, but there's no room for 15+ people. The other option is all of us to eat inside and all of us eat standing up. Yes, there is a kitchen table but the catering company will be using it to put their spread on it! So.....there will be no table to eat dinner on tonight! Okay what can we do?!!!!!! I guess I'll let you know what happens......