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Happy Birthday Rustie!


I have a new member of my family. She is rather adorable. She officially became a member just nine days ago when she married my son.

So far, this is what I know of Rustie. She is not a conventional girly girl - she abhors pink; but, she does love to go shopping for clothes - especially at RUE21, she likes getting her nails done and such. She really rocked the most beautiful wedding dress I have ever seen - she's got a very lovely shape to make it fill out, just the right curves. She loves her animals and treats them well, but, she knows when to put the hammer down if they are being disobedient (mostly my cute Ozzy Dog). She and my son (her husband - EEK) communicate so well, it's freaking frightening. They know more about each other in these last thirteen or so months than Ted and I do in seven years. Hell, I don't know who Ted's favorite super hero is. I don't think I even know what Ted's favorite color is (however, I could probably guess and get it right). She is a diabetic that does an awesome job of taking care of herself as best she can - she eats every four hours like she is supposed to, she counts her carbs like she is supposed to, she injects herself with insulin like she is supposed to - doesn't mean that she still doesn't have quite a few issues with her diabetes, but, she does everything she can to take care of it the best she can. The most important thing I think I can tell you about her is; she loves my son with total abandon and he loves her back with all his heart.



Anyway, this little firecracker that I call Cute Stuff is having a birthday tomorrow. She will be 21-years-old. I gave her a birthday dinner (or lunch in their book). I made, at her request, Chicken Fettucini Alfredo. Added to that were green beans, garlic bread and green salad. I have to say OMG!! I made an awesome alfredo sauce!! I was really worried about it - and was ready to run to the grocery store to get a couple of jars - but, no need - it was pretty dang YUMMY!!

OK - off my soap box of how awesome I find myself. I find Rustie an adorable, sweet and fun new member of my family. I am excited to spend the rest of my lifetime getting to know her better. I love her already!! Happy Birthday Cute Stuff.
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