SURPRISE ARLENEY

My very best friend in the whole entire world did two things recently. First and foremost she has earned her Associates Degree in sociology from the University of Phoenix. And she turned 30 something... YAY!!! So I got a wild hair to throw her a surprise party to celebrate both achievements. My niece Janice made her 'Rockstar' cake, Arlene's step-daughter Tiffany supplied the decorations, Todd band rocked the house down and the rest of us supplied some yummy food and we partied.
First off, I have to tell you that I am a horrible secret keeper. Especially when it comes to
Arlene. We tell each other EVERYTHING. But I have to say, I was pretty proud of myself for not even remotely letting on that this was happening. She walked into my house and was completely shocked and surprised. It was great!
After a few hugs and lots of tears and realizing all the deception that went on to keep her from figuring out what we were all doing, we officially
started the party. We all sang happy birthday to her and Todd made her stand on the Amplifier so everyone could see her. That was pretty dang funny :)

There were Rock Star poses......

A very talented band playing.....

Arlene's husband and Mama were busting a move......

The bass player was so hot, I think I might ask him to come home with me :) And maybe I'll keep his little groupie.






I have to tell you that I love Arlene with all my heart. She is my other soul mate. The kind of friend that loves you in spite of your record number of flaws, allows you to be you without judgement. The kind that celebrates your victories and kicks someone's ass went you feel defeated. I can't say it enough that I love her and the spirit she brings into my life. Thank you for being my bestie Arleney.

Sunday Date

I got to have a date today with Arlene. We were all alone. There were no kids anywhere (ours anyway). We got grown up conversation all day long. We were able to watch not one but two movies. Grown up movies. No cartoons, no Princesses, no swords, no car chases, no superheroes, and no talking animals. Just 2 really, really good movies. With some really hot guys. And let me tell you, they were so yummy.
Both of these movies were so good. Seven pounds is a movie about an angst filled Will Smith, I can't tell you much about it without totally giving it away, but holy crap it was good. The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons was about Brad Pitt aging backwards. He was born as a little old, ugly man. He was taken in my a wonderful lady who totally loved him and raised him as her own. It was so cool to watch the way this movie unfold and to watch a very yummy Brad Pitt grow younger and seriously hotter than I've ever seen him. Wow. It was such a great movie. Brad and Cate Blanchett have great chemistry together. They were amazing, an did I mention how freakin' hot Brad Pitt is? Again, 2 great movies. And might I say, the bestest friend in the world to have a 2 movie date kind of day with. Not to mention that we can be together and be so comfortable with each other. Even giggling when yet again, we get really sucky service at a restaurant, we missed out on Starbucks because of our really slow and crappy service at said restaurant and smiling when the 12 year old working behind the counter at the movie theater was a total diva. I love my Arleney. Fabulous movies and a fabulous date. And a fabulous day to have a date with my best friend. What more could a girl ask for?