Lazy Saturday...

What's new?! As often as I can I like to do absolutely nothing at all on the weekends. This is probably the best reason I can give for not wanting to have children right now. And yet the 4 "children" I do have don't mind being lazy with me at all... In fact, I think they rather enjoy it!

T2R w/the Blacks

A few years ago my best friends, Shell and Rich, introduced me to a game called Ticket to Ride. It's not a difficult game, Shell and I always "play nice", and yet there can be quite a bit of strategy and frustation behind it. We have had many a "T2R" marathon during which we have a Harry Potter movie (or 2, or 3) playing in the background and snacks to munch on. Shell and I have even created new routes (using Rich's old Magick cards) and have played with 2 sets of trains each instead of the usual 1. We're always looking for new ways to play the game, and apparently so is the game designer!! Since the original North America edition, there have also been Europe, Marklin, and Nordic Countries editions of the game, as well as expansion packs with different routes, cards, options, and even boards. Shell and Rich own the N.A., Europe & Marklin editions, and the 1910 & Switzerland expansion packs. Last Friday night we had a game night to play the Switzerland version of the game. We put the 5th H.P. on first, and then the first H.P., and had popcorn, bananas and pretzel sticks with melted chocolate. Yum! Of course Nala joined in and it was a really fun night, despite the fact that both Shell and Rich had very little sleep the night before (Rich having gone to the midnight showing of Cloverfield, and Shell having put in OT at work). I wonder what version Days of Wonder will come up with next?!

Nala helping me with my next move

Shell and Nala

Rich and Nala

Nala zonked out under my feet and the chair...

Many Emotions...

Today has been a day of many emotions...

First - The shock yesterday of Heath Ledger's death carried over to today. He was my age and though "drugs may have been involved", the thought that people my age die all the time is shocking and scary to me. I loved Heath in "10 Things I Hate About You" and "A Knight's Tale". I think he had a promising career, and his looks weren't bad either! Seeing him in "The Dark Knight" will be like watching Brandon Lee in "The Crow"; a little eerie and sad all at once. I'm sad for his daughter who will grow up without her father...

Second - Disney has launced a new Fairy Tale Wedding gown collection. I'm not sure if this has been around a while and they're just now advertising it, or if it's something hot off the press. Either way, though I'm not engaged and don't plan to be getting married any time soon, this information has got me curious and excited! I will definitely be looking at those gowns, whether I ever do get married or not!!

Third - I started (finally) taking down my Christmas decorations last night. I must admit that I was happy to get my every day decor back out into the living room. However, today I took down the lights and window clings, and will soon be disassembling my tree... This makes me sad. I love Christmas and hate to see it go. I guess I can find a little comfort in the fact that in 10 short months, it will all be going up again!! :)

Avs vs. New York Rangers

We don't see a whole lot of Eastern teams come to the Pepsi Center, so when my boss offered me Avs vs. Rangers tickets, among others, I knew I had to pick them! I took Paul to his first ever Hockey game on Dec. 21st. Though my Joey was out, the other guys came through and Hejduk, Wolski and my other man, Svatos, helped the Avs to a win. I really wish we'd quit losing some of our best guys to injury and surgery!! The game must go on!

About as close to a smile you'll see on Paul in a picture.

Santa and his Elf shooting shirts in to the crowd.
Game winner Wojtek Wolski!!

Bishop Castle

I guess I'm going a little out of order right now. Paul and I went to Bishop Castle the Sunday before Christmas. It was a nice, sunny day in Pueblo, and FREEZING in San Isabel. We only stayed for a half hour or so before I couldn't feel my feet anymore.

Bishop's Castle from the road.
Paul stuck in a cage. Not sure why this is here??
Pretty stained glass, stone and iron work

A little closer view...
Paul walking to check out the new Moat.

Wow!

This was really nice.

Be sure to have your sound on.