The Adventures of Richard's Beard. Brace Yourself!

Richard's employer, TPN, held their annual beard contest this month. Richard won the "Best Named Beard".... Richard "Truck Stop Bathroom" Thomas. Sometimes pictures speak louder than words.... ENJOY!

The "OFFICIAL" Photo
Richard "Truck Stop Bathroom" Thomas

Why do we listen to a groundhog?

Seriously... 

This winter weather has been absolutely crazy! I have to say, one of my favorite "weather" stories came last Thursday night. I was on my way home from work (yes...the city never closes...lucky me).... after a quick slip during my drive into The Village (ekk!), I called Richard to make sure he got home okay and to see if he was ready to go to the grocery store with me. What I didn't know, was that Richard was trying to walk on the ice, while holding Pickle's leash and answer his cell phone while picking up Pickle's business with a doggy bag. At the same time the cell phone was ringing, Pickle darted across the snow....sending Richard sliding down a hill on the ice into the fender of a parked car ...and Pickle just stopped and stared at him like he was nuts! When Richard made it to the car...I said, "why didn't you answer" and he handed me his phone in three pieces. hahahaha :)

Northpark Mall in the snow!

Pickle warming up after playing in the snow.

Sundae preparing to battle the cold.

Well…if we are snowed in…might as well watch a movie or two…or three or four….

No, really...you are going to think we are nuts. We don't deal so well with down time... or do we? Ha! We always seem to be so behind on movies....not anymore!

Black Swan - Very good performance. 
The Fighter - Wow!
Exit Through the Gift Shop - Interesting, but good.
The Kids Are All Right - Very, very, very strange.
The King’s Speech - Amazing, with a capital A!
The Social Network - Great job!
Toy Story 3 - Cute.
Dogtooth - Good, but very different.
I Am Love - Also very strange.
Animal Kingdom - Pretty good.