I Do Love Me Some (fill in the blank)!

For years I have enjoyed watching the morning talk shows on Halloween. I would start off with Regis and Kelly, then Martha, then (a little bit of) The View. They always do it up big with costumes, contests, and such. Regis and Kelly go through quite a few costume changes and they are usually very good quality! They usually dress up as some of the most famous pairs of the year. For example, a few years ago they were Angelina and Brad, and Britney and K-fed, etc. I don't really remember much of what they did this year because the show in general was crappy.
One thing about the show I remembered was a spoof they did on all the famous TV chefs. Kelly dressed up like Paula Deen and Regis was that mean chef from some reality show (Hell's Kitchen?)with a mouth as filthy as the floors in most Coney Islands.
Anyway, like I said the show wasn't very funny this year, but this particular skit eventually got me. It was the kind of thing that was so stupid that eventually you had to laugh.
If you don't know who Paula Deen is, she's a big-hearted old southern lady with a talent for creating artery-clogging comfort food. I'm not sure that she makes anything without butter.
So, back to the skit...Kelly is dressed up like Paula Deen and keeps saying "I do love me some BUTTER!" She continues on to prepare butter on a stick and a sandwich that was made of 2 doughnuts with a stick of butter in the middle.
Ever since I saw that skit, I often say to myself "Oh, I do love me some (whatever)." For the record, butter probably would be one of those things. Today, it is cake. I think I earned it, too.
I do love me some cake!
Now, you finish the sentence: "I do love me some...."

Paging Dr. Elmo

Here's how we started out the week without Tim:

This is where we're at now:

Tim left Sunday at noon. Sunday lasted a looong time. Monday was long. Tuesday was long. Wednesday wasn't too long because we hit up the mall for a big sale then came home to get the house ready for some company. Then, today, it all fell apart!
Poor Lorelai woke up with a cold. The only other time Lorelai has had a cold it lasted one day. That was pretty easy. But, I've never seen her nose run the way it is running today. After a short nap she woke up miserable and didn't want anything to do with me. The only thing that got her spirits up and made her want to eat was the Elmo DVD I rented from the library the other day.
Now the DVD is over and we are reaching the end of the extras on it too. Not sure what to do...

Calling All People Who Love To Spread Christmas Cheer!

My church is feeling the pinch of the tough economic times we are experiencing. I'd really like to be able to bless the congregation with some new christmas decorations.
This time of year is the ONLY time of year that some people set foot in a church. I'd really love to see our church ready and waiting with some festive decorations.
Ideally, I'd love to be able to at least bless them with some new tree decorations and lights. I'd also like to be able to get my hands on some lights and a timer for decorating the outside of the church.
The church does currently have a tree...but it could really stand to be replaced. If you have a used but in very good condition tree or know where I can get my hands on a new one for a fab price, I'd love to hear.
If you'd like to help, let me know!
Just to be safe, I haven't listed the name of my church here...if you want more info you can comment about that, and i can fill you in through email.

I Think I Busted the Cool--o-meter

On Sunday, I had the opportunity to do something I've been dreaming to do for awhile now- learn how to fire a gun.
Since I had Lorelai, I've come to realize that the time to live is NOW...No more saying "I've always wanted to..." instead, I've been doing my best to accomplish the things that I've always wanted to do.
So, on Sunday, we made a trip out to the firing range at Great Lakes Crossing (bet you didn't know they have one of those at the mall!) for this momentous event. We had some time to wait before it was our turn, so we walked around Bass Pro Shop. I spent most of the time wringing my hands together hoping that I wouldn't chicken out. Once it was time for our turn, I elected to go first. I was so geeked up for this, but upon entering the room where you shoot, I had some reservations. First of all, I'm not used to being around gunfire (go figure!) so every time the other people in the room fired their guns, I jumped about a mile. "How the heck will I hold the gun steady like this?" I wondered. I acclimated my ears while my friend demonstrated the gun I'd start out with- a 9 mm.
Once it was my turn to go, I got myself all set up with the proper grip and stance...but I was so worried that the kick back would cause me to drop the gun! I finally just psyched myself up and fired...and the kick back wasn't anywhere near what I thought it would be.
After I went through my first full magazine (see, I learned some terms, too) my friend asked me what I thought. My eyes went wide. "Yeah, I like this!"
Next, I moved on to a .45. Bigger gun and a little more kick back, but nothing I couldn't handle.
Next was Tim's turn. I looked on while he put me to shame. Does the guy have to be an expert at everything??? Seriously, he hit the bulls eye five times. Well, good for him ;)
I didn't hit the bulls eye at all, but I got closer than I thought I would. That was a big enough accomplishment for me!
I have to say that I am hooked! I will admit that I am still quite uneasy about the power that a weapon holds, but, with much respect, caution, and safety, I think that this could be a fun hobby.
I also have to indulge the kid in me and admit that it was exciting to get a taste of being Agent Scully.

Timbits

It's been too long...patience pays off. Tim has said some VERY entertaining things recently...but the problem is I forget them before I can post them...and if I ask Tim, "hey what was that word you mispronounced the other day?" he will not tell me, because he knows I want to post it. Arg!
Here's one from last week:
Tim: So, I was telling my friend that Lorelai is going to be a poodle for Halloween.
Becca: *blank stare that says 'you must be kidding'*
Tim: Uh...she is going to be a poodle, right?
Becca: No. I am making her a poodle skirt. I told you this many times.
Tim: What the heck is a poodle skirt?

Nina's Fun Friday

favorite color?
-pink
favorite candy/ice cream?
-truffles/ cookie dough ice cream
favorite store?
-target and sephora
favorite song?
-no way i could pick one!
favorite restaurant?
-pf chang's
favorite movie?
-ok...it's not technically a movie, but i'm obsessed with renting x files episodes from net flix.