2011 Oscar Fashion

Some of my faves from the evening...

Amy Adams in a blue sparkly stunner.

The eternal beauty, Gwyneth Paltrow.  Love love love it.

Hallee Steinfeld, totally cute.

Va Va Voom!  Love this bright and perfectly fitting number on Jennifer Hudson.  Rockin' bod, too.

Marissa Tomei knows what Oscar glamour is all about.  She's gorgeous.

Love this fun frock on Mila Kunis.  The color is perfect for her.  I would've loved to have had a dress like this for Barbie.

Oscar-Noms: Shorts

Last night husband and I checked out the 2011 Oscar-Nominated Live Action Shorts.  These rarely seen films (especially in our corner of the world) are often my favorite.  I love seeing a story unfold and resolve itself in 30 minutes or less.  This year's nominations are great! From a skilled dart thrower who finds himself turning into Cupid (God of Love) to the heart-breaking last wish of a dying young man (Wish 143), these films are worth seeing.  Find them near you!
Enjoy Oscar night this Sunday!

Salamba Sirsasana

Salamba Sirsasana, or Headstand, has been a daunting challenge in my yoga practice for years.  I have always had much more lower body strength than upper body strength and have thus been terrified of falling on my face when attempting this pose.  Well, last night I made a giant leap forward: I made it up into my headstand (feet supported by the wall) and stayed there for about a whole minute.  I even had strong enough shoulders and arms to support my weight without getting a sore head (that's how it's always been in the past).
This achievement totally made my night and I just have to say, I'm proud of me!

Happy Birthday, Sara!

Today I'm wishing a very happy birthday to Sara, one of my nearest and dearest friends.  Sara and I played soccer together in high school and did various other activities with our group of girlfriends.  We became fast friends during our college years and found ourselves gallivanting around town having an impossible amount of fun.  Lucky for me that bond has only strengthened over the years.
Sara is one of those friends who will always tell it to you like it is.  She isn't bashful about the truth and she's not stingy with her hugs.  She's always there to listen and she'll light up your day with her infectious laughter.
Sara, my dear, on your 30th birthday I'm celebrating you and the fabulous (more than a) decade we've shared and I'm wishing you a lifetime of laughter and discovery.  I love you!

Bye Bye Bobby's Beard

I came home from work yesterday to this.  My husband was shaving off his "winter beard" in stages.  Stage 1 was just his chin.  I was cracking up!

Stage 2 involved an interesting zigzag pattern that was a little Chuck Norris and a little Roy Head circa the 1970's.

 Stage 3 was a Magnum P.I. 'stache.

Surprise!  Only half a M.P.I. 'stache!

This was too fun (and funny)!  Husband, I love you.  Thanks for making me laugh.

It's Raining Cats

How adorably hilarious are these little guys?  I find myself laughing out loud and wanting to eat them at the same time.  You've got to see the rest - here.  Too cute!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope you have a love-filled day today.  Husband and I are making a delicious meal together tonight and having a lovely date night (at home).  And, he sent flowers to my office - so sweet.

Bob's parents invited us over for a "Red" dinner last night in celebration of Valentine's Day.  What a fun idea, right?  They served spaghetti with red sauce, red wine and candy hearts.  We brought a heart shaped cherry chip cake that we made - yumm-o!