Cervesa y Bano

I am proud of my family. At times, boastful. My dear husband, Tad, was recently notified that he would be receiving an award in recognition of all of his accomplishments in the field of Marketing. No one could be more happy than me, wifey. That might qualify for an "emergency" run to Nordstrom to find a little something pretty to wear as his arm candy when he receives said award. Visions of grandeur float through my mind. Red carpet? Photographers? Oh boy, I am going to have to hope for air-brushing. And that I don't pull a Janet Jackson with a "wardrobe malfunction". I am picturing something long and purple.

I am hoping this award will be bestowed upon him somewhere NICE. Like New York City. Maybe we can stay at the Plaza. I can have tea where Eloise did. Ohhh! The Waldorf! A siting of a Hilton may happen! I should look to see what is showing on Broadway. While I am asking him where the award is being handed out, he lays it on me. Singapore. SINGAPORE!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!! Even better than baby had expected. Until she had a flashback to the woman who was caned for chewing gum in public. Singapore. Right at the equator. Singapore. 2 days worth of travel to get there. Singapore. HOT. MUGGY. Summer clothes on a hibernating body. SINGAPORE! Language issue!

In most of the world, our language is widely accepted. In lots of other parts, you can squeeze by with Spanish. I can order a MEAN beer and find adequate facilities to dump said beverage in many parts of the world (Mr. Russell, you would be proud). I don't think that we will get by with either in Singapore.

Never mind. There is SHOPPING to be done. And Singapore Slings to be consumed. And tan's to be had. And SHOPPING!!! I am picturing running my hands through the most exotic gems that cost pennies on the dollar. Can't you see a great big emerald hanging on my neck? Apparently, the shopping isn't that great a deal. Never mind. I have been advised of plenty of things to do once we get there. Nocturnal Zoo. Singapore Sling. Singapore Flyer. Sling. Botanic Garden. Singapore Sling. Aquarium. Sling. First stop will be for a Singapore Sling.

I wonder if I can get one with an umbrella.....

and a bano.

New Year New YOU!!!

Santa paid close attention to the wish list of the Atlanta based Hutcheson's. There was one gift under the tree labeled for both Tad and Janin and it was a Wii Fit Plus! We have gone so far as to get it out of the box. This weekend, we hope to figure out how to work out to it. Watch out, Jenny Craig! There is a new program on the 21st floor of the Tower! Wii Fit. I will eat to that!

Whew! That Was Fast!

The month of December seems to be a blur. I blinked and there it went. It was filled with parties, cocktails, dinners, decorating and figuring out what to do about Christmas. In the end, we decided we would meet up with my parents who would be in Seattle with my grandmother visiting my brother and sister-in-law. I have to admit, it was a little strange for me to grasp the idea of not having Santa find his way down the chimney at my parents house. Fortunately, he read the memo and delivered loads of loot to Washington!


Growing up, my mom and I used to get up really early in the morning and storm Neiman Marcus' doors the day after Christmas for their deep discounts on fabulous decorations to be used the following year. Being that Tad enjoys shopping and we could really use some decorations ourselves, we decided to look up the closest N.M. and do some shopping. All in the name of tradition, of course!

Tad justifies a giant lolipop to Grandma. Like she needs persuasion for sweets.

We had a jam packed trip with lots of eating, drinking, driving, shopping and a tour of the Boeing factory for those of us who dig airplanes in the family. A trip to Seattle just wouldn't be complete without a quick stop at the Pike Place Market and having a calorie splurge with some Beecher's cheese curds. Yummmmmm

The gang moving closer to curds.

A full day at the market.

Merry Christmas from Seattle from the Petrick's and the Hutcheson's!