The results...

There were over 600 on-line entries and 10 finalists.... After reading our limericks to the crowd, the judges voted and...

I won FIRST place!!!

I won two nights at Atlantic Beach and two tickets to the NC Aquarium... It definitely was a fun St. Patrick's day!

St. Patrick's Day

This morning, I got the following email from last year's winner, Mike Davis. He's so funny, I had to share this with everyone. =)

Lara,

Congrats on winning the Limerick Contest. As a previous runner-up and winner of the contest I can tell you that this will be one of the most rewarding years of your life. Just remember to conduct yourself with grace and dignity at all your public appearances. Remember you're a role model now. Kids who lay there at night and dream of being a limerick contest winner are now dreaming of being you. Also, you'll be asked to come up with spontaneous limericks. Don't get sucked into this, stick with the tried and true limerick that got you there.

Pace yourself, and don't succumb to the pressure like I did. I got so wrapped up in being the "Limerick Champion" I forgot who Mike Davis is. It's just a title. At the end of the day, put the crown back in the closet. My problem is that the crown REALLY looked good on me. I wanted to wear it all the time.....and the sash.

Anyway, the pressure got so great that I couldn't even submit an entry this year. Every attempt I made to write a limerick turned out to be a Hiaku. (M'Coul's rhyme contest. Nothing funny comes to mind. Guinness pints for all). It was really weird. Please don't let this happen to you.

Again, congrats.....keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.

Mike Davis

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

If you don't have plans for tonight and want them, come out to M'Coul's. I entered the limerick contest and am a finalist... I'll be reading my limerick to the crowd sometime between 7:45 and 8:30 tonight.

http://www.mcoulspub.com/

Cheers!!
Lara

Ode to the Green…

There once was a pub called M'Coul's
That hadn't enough bar stools
At the Patty's Day party
We drank wheat and barley
And now we are all drunken fools.

One of the things I hold most dear
Is wearing my green brassiere
For Irish I am
'Tis whiskey I slam
Oh, to celebrate but once a year.

I'm writing you all this Irish toast
To remind you, not least but foremost
To drink a good beer
And, to be real sincere
When "Kiss me I'm Irish", you boast!

I also wrote this one since Doug didn't write one...

My husband, his name is Douglas
I begged him to enter this contest
He quivered in fear
And ordered a beer
So, I left him alone with his Guinness.

Easter Egg Hunt

The kids enjoyed the neighborhood Easter Egg hunt today...



Here's the Easter Hunt album...
(Click on the picture below to open...)

Easter Egg Hunt

February... My Birthday, Valentines Day Dance & Basket Ball Champions!

February was a lot of fun! Here are some pictures...

Birthday Parties, Tea Parties and Snow...

January has been quite fun... Doug officially turned 38. Regan turned 5. We celebrated by playing Wii with the Idiotboxers on our HUGE projection tv wall and by hosting an elaborate tea party for 10 little ladies... All was very fun.

January also brought snow... and, snow balls... and, a day off of school. The kids were VERY excited that they got to see snow this year. Although, in most people's opinion school didn't have to be called off. It was a very light snow. But, it did give the kids a chance to play...

Last Saturday also brought a super fun surprise 40th birthday party for our dear friend, Mike Davis. Claudia's party planning skills were amazing (and expensive)! But, I think the heated white tent with two chandeliers, couches, chocolate fondue, shrimp, etc. was worth it. It was a great reunion for many of us.

This weekend marks my "21st" birthday (plus 17... ugh!) and the Superbowl... So, the fun shall continue... What a way to begin 2008! Cheers!

Regan's Birthday Invitation

Here is a copy of Regan's 5th birthday invitation. (I just finished making it.) I'm looking forward to a tea birthday party. It should be so fun and cute!

Happy New Year!

I hope your holidays were wonderful... Now, we are on to the next event... Doug & Regan's birthdays are on January 11th.