*!*&@ My Auntie Kimmers Says

Hey, have you been getting sinus headaches too? I don't know if it's that time of the year or what but Julio! (Jesus's brother) I have had my share of sinus headaches lately.

Hey! How is your heart? February is American Heart Association "Go Red for Women" month. Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women and only 55% of women realize this. Do you know your numbers (blood pressure and cholesterol)? My paternal grandmother died of a stroke at only age 58. My dear beloved maternal grandma died of heart disease at only age 69. This is serious stuff Ladies! The amazing women (and fellow) I work with, got together on Friday, Feb. 4 and wore red in honor of Go Red for Women.

Love your heart and energize your life!

Who has more rain: Portland OR or Forks WA?

This is about the time of year that I am SO ready to pack it all up and move to California . . . or anywhere it doesn't rain for seven months out of the year. I am sick of grey, cold and wet weather. It is time for some sunshine. So, since the weather is not going to cooperate, I will attempt to put a smile on your face with these photos:

Yep, it's those Paulsen girls!

Joyous New Year to You!

I wish everyone a happy, joyous, and peaceful New Year. May you never be hungry, cold or lonely in 2011. May it be the best year ever for you. May you achieve everything you set out to achieve in 2011 and may you have success. xoxoxox!!!!

Princess For A Day

Our summer student's (and 2010 Central Catholic High School Rose Festival Princess) last day was Wednesday. She is off to start college at University of Southern California. All the assistants on the 17th floor will truly miss her but wish her all the best. Siobhan was one of the smartest, talented and personable young ladies I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I was constantly amazed at how mature she was for someone so young!

Before she left, she let us try on her Rose Festival tiara. I gotta admit, being Princess beats out just about everything else. Hey, can I rock that tiara or what?????? Darwin (our receptionist) does a pretty good job rockin the tiara too.

The Paulsen Christmas Dinner Party Invitation

It's official. The Annual Paulsen Christmas Dinner Party will be at my house on Christmas Eve at 2 PM. My philosophy is the more, the merrier so I hope everyone can make it. Dinner will be cooked by the hubby and promises to be very tasty. Lots of merriment, gifts and good cheer. See ya back at the ole Hamling Ranch on Christmas Eve!

Civil War

Yesterday my boss arrived at work to find this:

Posters on his office alluding to U of O's football team is superior to OSU's football team. Hmmm . . . maybe the overall superiority of U of O to OSU as an educational institution? BTW my boss is an OSU alum. Ouch. Today is U of O versus OSU game - aka Civil War.

Who did this to my boss's office? Well, since there is only one U of O alum on our floor, it was easy to guess.

Go Beavs! Go Ducks! GO OREGON!!!!!

It's a wonderful life!

Yesterday was Thanksgiving day. When I was a kid, we frequently went to Aunt Reta's for Thanksgiving dinner. My Uncle Vic and Granpa would sit and watch a football game while Aunt Reta, Granma and Mom were in the kitchen getting dinner ready. If the weather wasn't too wet, us kids would be out roaming around Aunt Reta's farm. Good times.

Last year the hubby and I spent Thanksgiving at my sister, Reg's house. That was a great year. This year, the inlaws came over.

My hubby made the dinner - as usual it was delicious. We toasted to good health and family.

I am very thankful for having a great job and boss to work for, good health, my beautiful family and being able to afford to procure everything I need. I am grateful to the men and women of our country that are in the armed forces, sacrificing their lives so we can continue to live in a free and democratic country. Whether you agree or disagree with the war, these people deserve our respect and support. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!