A Night at the Oscars 2011

Jodi held her annual Oscar party again this year.  Elbert did all the food.  I brought the ballots.  At the end of the night, The King's Speech was the big winner.  Unfortunatly, I was off my game and had to pas the staute to Stephanie.  The ironic part of it is she doesn't watch very many movies!

The prize!!

Enthralled audience

The passing of the statue.

Farewell Carpenter!

After 8 years, it is time to move on from Carpenter. I transferred to the aquatics department of the Tom Muehlenbeck Center on 3/29/10. My fav coworkers threw me a party at the Texas Roadhouse in The Colony. The service of the Texas Roadhouse sucked and they ended up giving us all coupons for free meals. But that doesn’t matter to me. I had a great time hanging out with my work fam one more time. John Finley made me a “1st Aid Kit” full of stuff to remind me of Carpenter: English Muffins, crosswords, peanut butter, and toothpaste. And a nugget of poop for something to look forward to at the pool. Just kidding, it was Baby Ruth. Yummy!

I am very sad to leave. I always said that just seeing Jodi and Sandy was the best part of my day. John’s little songs, like “We’re having a heat wave” and “…Walked into Carpenter and lost my mind” still play in my head. I will miss Patrick spending a whole day throwing a racquetball through the hole in the wall. Thursdays won’t be the same without Super, Steve, and Bryan. And, more than I care to admit, Cindy taught me everything I know about Plano (well, almost). I feel like my friends there have been through so much with me. They helped me up when I have been beaten down, laughed with me, and celebrated milestones with me. Even if we lose touch somehow, I will never forget you all.

Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened. ~Dr. Seuss

Steve and Bryan make my Thursdays pervy.

Table Uno!

Table 2.

Cindy & Jon.

John's 1st Aid Kit.

Crosswords!

Peanut Butter for my sandwhich.

Toothbrush and tootpaste, in case I forget.

Poop!

Yummy!

The Crew.

Gotta love them!

Sandy says, "Deuces!"

I made a crossword as a farewell gift.  This is the easy one.

This one is harder.  It included everyone I have worked with at Carpenter except for one person.  Who is it?

Trey's Going Away

Last weekend, we had to say goodbye to Trey Goodman.  He has worked at Carpenter for at least the last 2 years, maybe 3.  He is a big teddy bear.  We all love him so much.  He got a new job as the Park Ranger for the Galveston Island State Park in Galveston.  So, we met at Gloria's in Frisco to bid him adieu.  John Finley and Dave Napoli had told the waiter that we wanted to sing "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow."  They thought he said "Happy Birthday."  So, Trey got a piece of cake out of the deal.  I had ordered the chicken tacos, but I received the fish tacos.  I didn't even realized until halfway through the second one.  If you are wondering, they were good.

We miss you already Trey!

Trey coming into Gloria's with big fanfare.

Jayme and Bryan

Coffy taking pictures.

I love me somes Trey!

Bryan and Candice

Bryan and Me.

Steve presenting the gifts.

Trey opening the gifts.

Sand Toys!

Hugs!

We all signed Wilson.

Coffy signed the card after the fact.

The Normans, Dorian, and I.

Steve and Trey.  Theyjust can't quit each other.

More hugs!

Bryan looks a little pervy here...

Trey's birthday cake?

Trey didn't know it was his birthday!

Can't let cake go to waste!

Me, Dorian, and Coffy.

My Bridal Shower

I had the best Bridal Shower anyone could have asked for. My friend, Jodi Burley, is the most creative person I know. She put the whole shindig together with another friend of mine, Sandy McKinley. It was at Sandy's house. Jodi and her husband, Elbert, did all the food. He even made green punch! My favorite! We played a few games, like All About Sara. And then we opened presents. I got some great stuff. Especially the much needed knife set and curtains. I didn't get too many pictures on my own camera. When I get Tommie's pictures I will post them on Facebook. Thank you so much Jodi and Sandy!

Welcome tree.

Two love birds.

Green hydrangea centerpiece.

The spread.

Chocolate cake.

Vanilla cake.

Chocolate covered almonds.

Green punch! You gotta be really special to get that!

Carribeaner favors.

The Trees Ball! Cheese ball made into a tree. Get it...

Jan won a game for being married to John for 37 years!

Everyone playing All About Sara.

Tommie and Stephanie only got 2 wrong!

The single ladies search for the garter.

Coffy won!

Averi and Jaxon cuddle on Heather's lap.

All my moms! Natasha, Pat, me, and Tommie.

Me and Blythe.

The coolest invitation ever!

Inside of the invite.

The envelope was cool too!