I haven't updated this blog in so long, there are a few random things that really have nothing to do with each other that I should post about. In December, for instance, Tim and I got to experience our long-time dream of going to a Celtics game! That was so much fun!
We saw the Celtics in OKC, and thankfully, they beat the Thunder. We got lucky with the tickets. I had signed up on the Thunder's web site back when they first formed a couple years ago, and I got a call out of the blue from them just before the Celtics game. The individual tickets to that game were all sold out but they had some in packages. We bought a package of 8 games at $10 a ticket, and they upgraded our Celtics tickets to a VIP lounge for free. We got to stay in the official Thunder suite... which was a little awkward since we were decked out in green >:)
I was so excited to be there, I must have been beaming because this usher (an older gentlemen who moonlights there from his photography day-job) tried to guess how long Tim and I had been married, and thought we were still relatively newlyweds. This summer will make 9 years. It was a really fun experience, and I can't wait to go again next year. We've decided to splurge on some closer seats next year, if possible.
Then came Christmas, which was pretty uneventful, as far as I can remember. I honestly have no memory of what anyone gave or got this year, except for the PS3 I waited in line for on Black Friday for like 4 hours. My mom and I got up at like 2 am and headed to a remote Wal-Mart and went nuts with the rest of the loons that had the same idea. It was super fun, and we got lots of good deals... but mostly it was just fun.
In January I decided to get a new bird. Sadly, after finding a breeder, my little Java finch, Max died. I miss that little bugger so much. I'm hoping to get another Java at the spring bird fair at the extension office. He was so cool. He died in my hands. :( This is Max on my step-mom's head. He loved to fly over and visit with us and our visitors if they stayed long enough.
The new bird I was after was a lineolated parakeet. They're difficult to locate around here so I had to find an out-of-state breeder. The first lady I contacted had a clutch but after I place my deposit, she had an ice storm knock out her power and all the babies got chilled and died.
The only other breeder in the area that had birds ready to go was in Dallas. I pretty much gave up the idea of getting one until my sister said "Lets drive and get it!". My sister is awesome. My mom, sister and I drove all the way to Dallas (6 hours each way) and back to get my little bird, Phoebe. I love road trips. It was so great to spend that time with my mom and sister. Here we are in the car on the way to Dallas.
Phoebe is still new here, but so far she is the quietest bird I have ever met. She's pretty shy still, but mostly just with hands. She's ok to be on you, but doesn't like hands. I'm working with her to get past that, but it is slow coming. Here's a picture of Phoebe on the car ride home.
Anyway, that brings us about up to speed. Oh, except that thanks to Uncle Sam, we paid off our credit card debt, and purchased a new couch, TV and TV console! Super excited about the couch! The one I have is ugly - it was to start with when it was brand new - OLD, and broken. The new one arrives this Saturday! YAY! *does a happy couch dance*
I'll post pictures of the new stuff when the couch gets here.
There. Blog updated. Seacrest out. ;)
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