I had a glorious day with my Mom today. We went shopping and ate lunch at Red Lobster with Alan. We had a really great day. I hadn't seen my Mom in over a month. That's a long time for us to go without seeing one another. I bought some clothes and some candles and some decorative pillows for our bedroom. It was a good shopping day. Lots of good sales.
I was going to concentrate on getting other things ready for the wedding this Saturday, but I thought better of it and decided to make it a day about me and Mom. The only things I really have left to do for Alan's sisters wedding is to pick up my dress, decide which black shoes I want to wear, get my nails done and pick up Alan's tuxedo. It'll get done. Oh yeah, I am getting my hair done on Thursday, too. And cut, my goodness it has gotten out of control.
My Mom is coming to this wedding too. So, I will get another chance to see her this weekend. YAY! Alan's Mom is coming in town from Waco on Wednesday and Alan's Dad is coming in town from Spring on Thursday. It's going to be a family filled fun weekend.
I am really excited about Alan and I getting to walk down the aisle again together (5 months later). It is probably the last time we will both be in someone's wedding so walking down the aisle again is a pretty cool deal if you ask me.
Not really much else to report. Except that it is blazing HOT and I hate it.
And I am so upset that Jillian ousted Reid. Sniff sniff. (Bachelorette material in case you got lost there).
Monday, July 13, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Happy 4th of July!
Here's hoping everyone is enjoying their holiday. I am having a lonely 4th because Alan has to work today, but the holiday pay is awesome. And our electric bill is not so awesome, so it all works out. It scares me that our electric bill is already so high considering it is only July. We still have the month of August to go. Oh boy.
I was sitting at the computer in our office last night at about 9:30 and I could hear the fireworks starting to go off. I think they had fireworks in Coppell last night (that is a neighboring city for those of you who don't live around here.) I wish Alan and I could go see them tonight but no big deal. Alan was being silly and told me to watch fireworks on tv. Oh, yeah that sounds like a blast. No pun intended. :)
My sister in law is getting married in 2 weeks. I am so excited for her and ready to get her married so we can all relax. It's been wedding, wedding, wedding for over a year now. It's her time though and I want her to enjoy it. I know my wedding day was the best day of my life. My husband continues to amaze me everyday.
I am blessed.
I thought I would close this blog today with 10 things you don't know about me. I saw this on another blog and thought it would be something fun for me to do (since I am bored without my husband here.) Sniff, sniff.
1. I usually get up before Alan does every morning. But the second Alan gets out of our bed, I have to make the bed. I mean, THE second he gets up...that bed is made. Complete with all the foo foo pillows and decor. Sometimes Alan will come find me and sigh and say, "I just got up to go to the bathroom and I was coming right back to bed." Sorry dear.
2. I love doing crossword puzzles or word puzzles. I have so many critical thinking and mind puzzles, it's ridiculous. Even though I have so many, I still can't resist buying another one at Walmart or Half Price Books because I'm afraid I will work all the puzzles and not have one to do someday.
3. When I go to the grocery store I have to have to perfect cart (which is sometimes very hard to find.) Alan will get so embarrassed because I will continue to go back for another cart if anything is wrong with the one I grabbed. I mean if it squeaks or has a crazy wheel or thumps or viers to the right...I have to take it back. I will not use a faulty shopping cart.
4. Most of you know I love Coca~Cola. What you probably don't know is that I am very wasteful. I will open a can of Coke and drink a couple of sips out of it and leave it somewhere in the house and forget about it (not on purpose) and then I will get thirsty and want a cold Coke and I will open another can of soda. Needless to say I sometimes wind up with 4 or 5 opened drinks in random places in the house. And they've either gotten hot or lost their fizz so I end up throwing them away. Alan hates this. I am working on it.
5. I am a fanatic about wrapping presents. I have to have the perfect paper, the perfect ribbon, the perfect bow. I always wrap presents, too. I hardly ever put a present in a bag. I don't want people to think I took the easy way out. I want them to know that I went the extra mile to make their special day extra nice. Sometimes I have to bite the bullet and use a bag, but I try not to.
6. I have many, many perfumes. They are all on an antique mirrored tray on top of my dresser. I love all the perfumes so much that I can never decide which one to wear. So, I usually just close my eyes and point to one and that is the one I will wear for the day. (Hey, at least I don't play eeny meeny miny mo. :)
7. I am secretly obsessed with tv shows I watched as a kid. Thank God for the television box sets these days. I honestly do not go one day without watching at least one 30 minute program from my childhood. Either Punky Brewster, Silver Spoons, Facts of Life, Diffrent Strokes, etc. Those shows make me smile.
8. I start my Christmas shopping very early. In fact, I shop for Christmas items all year long. Some people may laugh at me, but I always find incredible deals and it is much easier on the pocketbook to spend a little at a time. I have created a spot in our house for the future Christmas gifts and by the time December rolls around, we are ready. Almost. Now I can put those wrapping skills to good use.
9. I talk to my Mom everyday. Sometimes 3 times a day. She is my best friend. We always find something to talk about or gossip about. I know she won't be around forever, so I guess I take full advantage of the fact that she is here now. She gives me advice and I give her advice. It's a great mother/daughter relationship. I love my Mom.
10. I cry at awards shows. Alan laughs at me. I seriously cry when someone wins an award. I feel like either I won the award myself or a member of my family is up there thanking me. It's the craziest thing ever. I can't help it, I just get so excited for the winners that I start boo hooing. I never sit down to watch an awards show without Kleenex.
So, there you have it. Have a wonderful holiday. God Bless You.
I was sitting at the computer in our office last night at about 9:30 and I could hear the fireworks starting to go off. I think they had fireworks in Coppell last night (that is a neighboring city for those of you who don't live around here.) I wish Alan and I could go see them tonight but no big deal. Alan was being silly and told me to watch fireworks on tv. Oh, yeah that sounds like a blast. No pun intended. :)
My sister in law is getting married in 2 weeks. I am so excited for her and ready to get her married so we can all relax. It's been wedding, wedding, wedding for over a year now. It's her time though and I want her to enjoy it. I know my wedding day was the best day of my life. My husband continues to amaze me everyday.
I am blessed.
I thought I would close this blog today with 10 things you don't know about me. I saw this on another blog and thought it would be something fun for me to do (since I am bored without my husband here.) Sniff, sniff.
1. I usually get up before Alan does every morning. But the second Alan gets out of our bed, I have to make the bed. I mean, THE second he gets up...that bed is made. Complete with all the foo foo pillows and decor. Sometimes Alan will come find me and sigh and say, "I just got up to go to the bathroom and I was coming right back to bed." Sorry dear.
2. I love doing crossword puzzles or word puzzles. I have so many critical thinking and mind puzzles, it's ridiculous. Even though I have so many, I still can't resist buying another one at Walmart or Half Price Books because I'm afraid I will work all the puzzles and not have one to do someday.
3. When I go to the grocery store I have to have to perfect cart (which is sometimes very hard to find.) Alan will get so embarrassed because I will continue to go back for another cart if anything is wrong with the one I grabbed. I mean if it squeaks or has a crazy wheel or thumps or viers to the right...I have to take it back. I will not use a faulty shopping cart.
4. Most of you know I love Coca~Cola. What you probably don't know is that I am very wasteful. I will open a can of Coke and drink a couple of sips out of it and leave it somewhere in the house and forget about it (not on purpose) and then I will get thirsty and want a cold Coke and I will open another can of soda. Needless to say I sometimes wind up with 4 or 5 opened drinks in random places in the house. And they've either gotten hot or lost their fizz so I end up throwing them away. Alan hates this. I am working on it.
5. I am a fanatic about wrapping presents. I have to have the perfect paper, the perfect ribbon, the perfect bow. I always wrap presents, too. I hardly ever put a present in a bag. I don't want people to think I took the easy way out. I want them to know that I went the extra mile to make their special day extra nice. Sometimes I have to bite the bullet and use a bag, but I try not to.
6. I have many, many perfumes. They are all on an antique mirrored tray on top of my dresser. I love all the perfumes so much that I can never decide which one to wear. So, I usually just close my eyes and point to one and that is the one I will wear for the day. (Hey, at least I don't play eeny meeny miny mo. :)
7. I am secretly obsessed with tv shows I watched as a kid. Thank God for the television box sets these days. I honestly do not go one day without watching at least one 30 minute program from my childhood. Either Punky Brewster, Silver Spoons, Facts of Life, Diffrent Strokes, etc. Those shows make me smile.
8. I start my Christmas shopping very early. In fact, I shop for Christmas items all year long. Some people may laugh at me, but I always find incredible deals and it is much easier on the pocketbook to spend a little at a time. I have created a spot in our house for the future Christmas gifts and by the time December rolls around, we are ready. Almost. Now I can put those wrapping skills to good use.
9. I talk to my Mom everyday. Sometimes 3 times a day. She is my best friend. We always find something to talk about or gossip about. I know she won't be around forever, so I guess I take full advantage of the fact that she is here now. She gives me advice and I give her advice. It's a great mother/daughter relationship. I love my Mom.
10. I cry at awards shows. Alan laughs at me. I seriously cry when someone wins an award. I feel like either I won the award myself or a member of my family is up there thanking me. It's the craziest thing ever. I can't help it, I just get so excited for the winners that I start boo hooing. I never sit down to watch an awards show without Kleenex.
So, there you have it. Have a wonderful holiday. God Bless You.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
My 20 favorites
Just a quick blog to list some of my favorite things. Enjoy! Maybe you'd like to make your very own list of your favorites!
Color ~ Red (Incidentally, I also like greens and ivories so Christmas colors basically!)
Dessert ~ Cinnamon Rolls or Mam-maws Lemon Ice Box Pie
Smell ~ Cinnamon or Vanilla
Flower ~ Gerbera Daisy (any color)
Animal ~ Dogs especially King Charles Cavaliers
Month ~ December
Beverage ~ Coca Cola
Pair of Shoes ~ gotta be flip flops
Snack ~ Mild Cheddar Cheese
Song ~ Anything by Michael Jackson currently, but I also like George Strait
Book ~ James Patterson's Honeymoon is my favorite
Fruit ~ Banana or Grapes
Hairstyle ~ High Ponytail
Clothing ~ Anything comfy
Store ~ Half Price Books
Season ~ Winter
Hobby ~ Reading or Decorating (or shopping with my Mom)
Collect ~ Childrens books (vintage)
Movie ~ Anything John Hughes
Restaurant ~ My favorite was Steak and Ale, but they closed. Sniff, Sniff. So, now I guess it would be Babes Chicken.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Color ~ Red (Incidentally, I also like greens and ivories so Christmas colors basically!)
Dessert ~ Cinnamon Rolls or Mam-maws Lemon Ice Box Pie
Smell ~ Cinnamon or Vanilla
Flower ~ Gerbera Daisy (any color)
Animal ~ Dogs especially King Charles Cavaliers
Month ~ December
Beverage ~ Coca Cola
Pair of Shoes ~ gotta be flip flops
Snack ~ Mild Cheddar Cheese
Song ~ Anything by Michael Jackson currently, but I also like George Strait
Book ~ James Patterson's Honeymoon is my favorite
Fruit ~ Banana or Grapes
Hairstyle ~ High Ponytail
Clothing ~ Anything comfy
Store ~ Half Price Books
Season ~ Winter
Hobby ~ Reading or Decorating (or shopping with my Mom)
Collect ~ Childrens books (vintage)
Movie ~ Anything John Hughes
Restaurant ~ My favorite was Steak and Ale, but they closed. Sniff, Sniff. So, now I guess it would be Babes Chicken.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Special Remembrance
I just have to say that the loss of Michael Jackson has affected me tremendously today. I sincerely hope he is remembered for being an amazing entertainer. RIP MJ
OK enough is enough
Back in March, I posted a blog entry entitled "YAY for the Endodontist". I am retracting this statement unfortunely. It appears that my root canal has failed. Yep, you heard me right!
It failed.
My sister in law works at a dental office in Denton and I have been experiencing some dental pain for a few weeks now. I honestly kept it to myself and hoped it would dissipate. Since it has continued to be bothersome, Alan and I felt it was necessary to go to Chanda's work and have Dr. Fickey look at it.
He tapped on my teeth and used his little dental tools and he came to the conclusion that the root canal I had done in March is failing. Of course, I have already had the crown put into place on that tooth so this complicates matters even further.
His best advice to me was to either have Endodontic Associates retreat this tooth or get my money back and go to another endodontist to have it corrected properly. It will probably be like "pulling teeth" to get our money back. (That was a bad joke, huh?) But seriously I hope they will understand and help me because money is very hard to come by and dental work is terribly expensive. Plus, toothaches are the worst.
Please pray for me that my teeth problems will be a thing of the past, and hopefully this problem will be resolved quickly and painlessly.
In other news, my husband and I have really gotten excited about a new XBOX 360 game. It is LIVE and it's called 1 vs 100. It may sound dorky, but we have actually bonded over this game and we have enjoyed playing it together very much.
Oh, and this is very random, but do you remember when you were a little kid and the ice cream man would come down your street? You could hear the jingle music on that truck a street over and you got so excited? Remember?
Well, the ice cream man (actually it was a nice lady) came through my neighborhood yesterday and I bought myself a treat. For some reason it is so different getting that yummy confection off of that truck than it is getting it in a box in the supermarket. I got myself a Screwball. If you can't recall, that's cherry flavored ice cream in a cup with a gumball at the bottom. SO GOOD! The treats on the ice cream truck are not as cheap as they used to be though. I can remember only needing a quarter or two to buy something, but now you need a couple of dollars or more. It was a good memory for me. It's the simple things in life that make us happy sometimes, right?
It failed.
My sister in law works at a dental office in Denton and I have been experiencing some dental pain for a few weeks now. I honestly kept it to myself and hoped it would dissipate. Since it has continued to be bothersome, Alan and I felt it was necessary to go to Chanda's work and have Dr. Fickey look at it.
He tapped on my teeth and used his little dental tools and he came to the conclusion that the root canal I had done in March is failing. Of course, I have already had the crown put into place on that tooth so this complicates matters even further.
His best advice to me was to either have Endodontic Associates retreat this tooth or get my money back and go to another endodontist to have it corrected properly. It will probably be like "pulling teeth" to get our money back. (That was a bad joke, huh?) But seriously I hope they will understand and help me because money is very hard to come by and dental work is terribly expensive. Plus, toothaches are the worst.
Please pray for me that my teeth problems will be a thing of the past, and hopefully this problem will be resolved quickly and painlessly.
In other news, my husband and I have really gotten excited about a new XBOX 360 game. It is LIVE and it's called 1 vs 100. It may sound dorky, but we have actually bonded over this game and we have enjoyed playing it together very much.
Oh, and this is very random, but do you remember when you were a little kid and the ice cream man would come down your street? You could hear the jingle music on that truck a street over and you got so excited? Remember?
Well, the ice cream man (actually it was a nice lady) came through my neighborhood yesterday and I bought myself a treat. For some reason it is so different getting that yummy confection off of that truck than it is getting it in a box in the supermarket. I got myself a Screwball. If you can't recall, that's cherry flavored ice cream in a cup with a gumball at the bottom. SO GOOD! The treats on the ice cream truck are not as cheap as they used to be though. I can remember only needing a quarter or two to buy something, but now you need a couple of dollars or more. It was a good memory for me. It's the simple things in life that make us happy sometimes, right?
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
I got zapped
Ugh! I got zapped with a lovely summer cold. I have the chills, a nasty cough, sniffles and runny nose, sneezing, congestion... the works. It is awful. If I can't knock this crud out in the next day or so, then I will be forced to go to the doc.
My husband is so sweet. He said, "My wife is sick and there's nothing I can do to help her." He really means it too. He did make me some lunch and told me he would check on me later when he gets a chance at work.
I shouldn't even be at the computer right now, I should be in bed, but I had to check a few things on ebay and I wanted to vote for my favorites on I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here. That show really surprised me. At first, I thought it would be kind of stupid, but I actually really like it and the celebrity contestants have really grown on me. I hope Lou Diamond Phillips or John Salley wins. I also like Torrie Wilson.
I will make this a short post because I need to get myself back in the bed. I really hope this sickness works it's way out of my body fast. Yuck.
My husband is so sweet. He said, "My wife is sick and there's nothing I can do to help her." He really means it too. He did make me some lunch and told me he would check on me later when he gets a chance at work.
I shouldn't even be at the computer right now, I should be in bed, but I had to check a few things on ebay and I wanted to vote for my favorites on I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here. That show really surprised me. At first, I thought it would be kind of stupid, but I actually really like it and the celebrity contestants have really grown on me. I hope Lou Diamond Phillips or John Salley wins. I also like Torrie Wilson.
I will make this a short post because I need to get myself back in the bed. I really hope this sickness works it's way out of my body fast. Yuck.
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Simple Woman's Daybook
I am starting to morph into the happy little homemaker since Alan and I got married in February. I am LOVING being a wife! I was just introduced to The Simple Woman's Daybook and I want to share some thoughts with you.
Outside my window ~ What seems to be another sweltering day in June in Texas. Whew!
I am thinking ~ How lucky I am to have such a wonderful husband. He takes care of me and I take care of him. We are very blessed. Incidentally, I am also thinking I need to hurry up and get in the shower because my sister in law will be here any minute. We are going to the mall to buy Krisha a lingerie gift for her bachelorette party. Even though I am not going to the party, I still wanted to get her a gift.
From the learning room ~ I have just began doing some bible studies on my own and I am kicking myself for not having started this sooner.
From the kitchen ~ I just made homemade quesadillas (chicken). I just love it when Alan sits down to eat and I hear Mmmmm.
I am wearing ~ Pink tank top and capri jeans, barefoot
I am reading ~ Besides the bible, I am reading James Patterson "Pop Goes the Weasel" and about to start Tori Spelling's "Mommywood".
I am hoping ~ I can finish cleaning this house by this weekend. I am still clearing out boxes and books that we need to either take to goodwill or ebay. One room at a time right?
I am creating ~ New recipes for Alan to try, so far so good. :)
I am praying ~ For a family member in crisis and for my father who is undergoing a back procedure today.
Around the house ~ Almost got everything in it's place after all the wedding gifts. Still have some loose ends but for the most part, we are looking good over here.
One of my favorite things ~ Our new blender, it is so great! I have been making some great concoctions with our new little blender. It's one of those really nice ones with the multi blades. It's great for crushing ice, too.
A few plans for the rest of the week ~ More cleaning, going to Walgreens to print some wedding photos for family members who are upset that we haven't distributed any wedding photos yet. We know it's already been 4 months people, we apologize. Also, I have a date with my husband to go to Olive Garden on Saturday and then Sunday, we are going to Arlington to see my Dad on Father's Day.
I am looking forward to ~ Seeing my Dad. I haven't seen him since the wedding. I am also looking forward to continuing this daybook!
Have a wonderful day!
Outside my window ~ What seems to be another sweltering day in June in Texas. Whew!
I am thinking ~ How lucky I am to have such a wonderful husband. He takes care of me and I take care of him. We are very blessed. Incidentally, I am also thinking I need to hurry up and get in the shower because my sister in law will be here any minute. We are going to the mall to buy Krisha a lingerie gift for her bachelorette party. Even though I am not going to the party, I still wanted to get her a gift.
From the learning room ~ I have just began doing some bible studies on my own and I am kicking myself for not having started this sooner.
From the kitchen ~ I just made homemade quesadillas (chicken). I just love it when Alan sits down to eat and I hear Mmmmm.
I am wearing ~ Pink tank top and capri jeans, barefoot
I am reading ~ Besides the bible, I am reading James Patterson "Pop Goes the Weasel" and about to start Tori Spelling's "Mommywood".
I am hoping ~ I can finish cleaning this house by this weekend. I am still clearing out boxes and books that we need to either take to goodwill or ebay. One room at a time right?
I am creating ~ New recipes for Alan to try, so far so good. :)
I am praying ~ For a family member in crisis and for my father who is undergoing a back procedure today.
Around the house ~ Almost got everything in it's place after all the wedding gifts. Still have some loose ends but for the most part, we are looking good over here.
One of my favorite things ~ Our new blender, it is so great! I have been making some great concoctions with our new little blender. It's one of those really nice ones with the multi blades. It's great for crushing ice, too.
A few plans for the rest of the week ~ More cleaning, going to Walgreens to print some wedding photos for family members who are upset that we haven't distributed any wedding photos yet. We know it's already been 4 months people, we apologize. Also, I have a date with my husband to go to Olive Garden on Saturday and then Sunday, we are going to Arlington to see my Dad on Father's Day.
I am looking forward to ~ Seeing my Dad. I haven't seen him since the wedding. I am also looking forward to continuing this daybook!
Have a wonderful day!
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