Today is Doug's 51st birthday and we are celebrating in Las Vegas. We should be celebrating his 50th since last year's birthday was such a bummer (he left Questar on the 16th). This year he became a grandpa, got a new job, moved to California and started receiving AARP mailings. This morning he told me he not only feels old but thinks he looks old. Not really true but I can empathize. This year has worn us both out.

I am grateful for this good man in my life. He is a great partner and father. HAPPY 51st.

Enough for now....love to all

Well my bangs are back. One of the ongoing decisions in my life--grow them out-cut them back. It it usually a matter of convenience over vanity. When grown out, I can easily sport the slicked back pony tail look, not attractive but easy. So I guess for today, vanity wins.

Clint, Natalie and Kailey Jo were here this past weekend. Of course, we were back at Disneyland. It was so cold, I wore a hat and gloves. Kailey is now 5 months old. She reminds me so much of Michaela at that age. So much fun. I was with her alone and someone asked me about "my baby." Now that is real joy for a 46 year old.

I have been in Detroit all week. Freezing cold. Good to be in the corporate office of Polk. I always learn so much that isn't available at the Long Beach office.

Tonight, we leave for Vegas for the weekend. Doug's birthday is tomorrow and we are going to stay with Nick and Amiee at their new house. Our house is a disaster but if I close my eyes and wish really hard, maybe the cleaning fairies will come while I am gone.

Enough for now...love to all.