Date Night!

How long has Breaking Dawn been in theaters? FOREVER!!! Hubs finally broke down and took me to see it. He has been so awesome to take me to see each movie in the saga. (I think he actually likes them, to tell the truth.) I was so stoked about date night that I tried a smokey eye with new colors. I tend to be fearful of new colors on my eyes because I am afraid that I will get too much...or too dark. This one worked out great!

Before our movie, my sweet guy took me to dinner at my favorite place to eat steak, Savannah's. I don't typically like steak, and very rarely will order it. On a stroke of extreme randomness one night, I ordered the special (filet mignon, topped with grilled shrimp, smothered in a garlic creme' sauce)...and now I only order steak when we go there. Delish. Truly, it melts in your mouth. This time, the special was crab stuffed filet mignon drizzled with a bleu cheese creme' sauce. Oh. My. Merciful. Heaven. Or possibly hell, because it was so decadent that it had to be sinful. After gorging on amazing steak dinners (that we got for less than half price, thanks to a coupon and an error on the ticket), we headed to the theater. The movie that I have been waiting a year to see...was eh. Just ok. However, I am very excited for Breaking Dawn, Part 2. It will be fantastical! AND I saw the preview for Snow White and the Huntsman. Can't wait! It has the guy from Thor in it...yep, there went my blood pressure. Smokin' hot. Anywho...terrific dinner, decent (but long-awaited) movie, and perfect company...it was a great date night. Love my guy...

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Put On Those Dancin' Shoes!

Today, I felt old. My daughter went to her first formal school dance. At. The. High. School. She is an 8th grader. This particular dance is the Sweetheart Dance, which is sponsored by the band. As I have mentioned before, Lefty is an avid band member. It is the only high school dance during the year that Jr. High students are allowed to attend. Thank God. I am guessing that there will be several testosterone-driven beings calling my house after they get an eyeful of this...

Needless to say, the day was spent in preparation for the big night. She had her nails done, got her hair did, shoe shopped (she's got amazing shoe taste already...a growing obsession, it seems), and primped...she got her first corsage, which we will have to dry...then, he took her to dinner before the dance. Knowing Lefty, she did not come out of dinner unscathed. She still eats like a 4 year old, perpetually having food remaining somewhere on her face, hands, arms, or clothing when the meal is over. Hopefully, she ate as grown up as she looked tonight. It was hard for me to let her go with the boyfriend. Don't get me wrong; his mom drove them. Neither of them is 16 yet, and I wouldn't let her ride with him if he was...mom she is not ready for that at all.

Before they left, the little girls were dying to have their picture made with made-up Lefty. So, unfortunately, I am not finished with first dances and dinners...there are two left to go!

She may look all grown up, but at heart she will always be fun-loving Lefty.