Katerbug Blue

This past weekend we attended the baptism of my nephew Grayson.  It was so neat to see all of the family there together.  Grayson looked darling in his little outfit, and now he wants a suit.  What a kid!

After the service we went to dinner at my brother in laws restaurant, and all I can say is YUM!  We ate in the private dining room which made it a lot easier to chase my kids.  We had threatened all of the kids with corporal punishment if they left the room.

I had some St. Louis Ribs, roasted chicken and of course, my favorite, the Red Beans and Rice!

Do you do anything fun in your family to celebrate this “odd” little day?  I have to admit we go all out in ours!  We have a leprechaun that comes and messes everything up!  The kids have a hard time finding their backpacks on the 17th of March, the pesky leprechaun has hidden them underneath the rocking chair.  All of the couch cushions have been moved to the kitchen table–and oddly enough all of the milk has been dyed green along with the eggs and waffles!  The older kids (in the know) have a lot of fun watching the delight of the younger kids as they discover the strange tricks that have been played on them by the friendly leprechaun!  They then find their best green to wear for the day to keep in good graces with the leprechaun so he doesn’t take it out on them next year!
What does your family do?

I just got off the phone with my mother in law. Good news finally! My nephew has been in and out of jail and drug rehabilitation for several years now. He keeps getting back into the drug scene and his father keeps reporting him. I don’t blame him, I really do want the best for this boy. But at the same time, he is on his final shot. One more relapse, and he’s in prison to finish out his 2 year sentence. I’m not sure I could turn him in with that staring at me. Anyway, enough about me! This boy is out of rehab, and back into a halfway house. He seems to be doing really well and is currently working two jobs. In the last halfway house he was in school and doing really well. This current one doesn’t offer schooling, but hopefully when he is out in a month or two, he can get himself back into school. I’m so hopeful for him again, but at the same time, we’ve been here before. Send him “happy thoughts” if you could!

As we were driving out of the cul de sac this past weekend we noticed that our neighbors trampoline had bit the dust. They leave it up and together all year long, and this year with all of the snow, the frame finally buckled. It’s a death that is just killing my kids! There is nothing in this world they want more than a real life, BIG trampoline–not the mini trampoline we have in the basement. Although, I have to say–they adored that thing for the longest time. But as with all things–they’ve grown up to bigger ideas of fun! I’m not sure I would ever get a full sized trampoline–both my husband and I were hurt when we were younger jumping on them…it’s a wonder we are both still around!

There is a man at my husbands hotel that is finally getting married. We aren’t really sure where he met this woman, but she must be amazing if Doug is willing to settle down. He is a wild man! He’s always been so much fun because he’s so crazy! He’s the type of guy that would have a beer pong table in his living room. We’ve been invited to the wedding, and my husband even a garnered an invitation to the Bachelor Party (so not sure he’s allowed to go!!), but I’m just stumped as to what to get them. Do you go traditional? Do you go wild and crazy? Do you go the easy out with cash?? Honestly, I’m just praying that they register because I’m clueless!