I love the chill of the winter, but not the sickness that comes with it. I've been sick since last week. Nothing big really until Wednesday after the gym I had a very bad sore throat. Then when I woke up it was still there. I thought it might be the cold air and sleeping with the heater on, but after Thursday when I still didn't feel good, I went to the doc to nip it in the bud. It wasn't strep, nor influenza (praise Jesus) but it is a viral infection that turns into mono if not treated! So I stayed home from work on Friday so my antibiotics and steriods can take affect and have been couped up in the house since. I have been cooking alot though, trying my hand at healthy recipes, and got about 9834 loads of laundry washed, folded and put away! I know, I should've stayed in bed, and I did for the morning, but then got very antsy. Now, I almost can't wait to get out of the house tomorrow, even if it is to go to work. Maybe it's because I've been working out like crazy and have a newfound burst of energy. I've got to get well before we go to New York though so I'm off to go relax.
Sunday night is my FAVORITE night of t.v. so I'm going to back to cooking and then grade papers in bed while watching my shows. Tonight's menu includes barbeque chicken and rice. It's only 4 ingredients! Easy peasy lemon squeezy :)
1 C. ketchup
1 12 oz can diet coke
4 chicken breasts
2 C. white rice
Did you know when you boil ketchup and diet coke it makes bbq sauce??! Learn something new everyday. You're welcome :)
XOXO
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
That's what I love about Sunday
I had a wonderful week off. Yes, that's right, a whole week. Ahh the perks of being an educator. Because the money is sure no perk. Then again, you don't become a teacher for the money. Right??!
We hosted our first Thanksgiving on Fisher Dr. {our house} it went pretty good, I'd like to think. However, you don't realize the 'stuff' you need and moreover, don't have, like your grandparents who've accumulated things over the last 60+ years. Why do granmas still need a hot plate? What the heck is that? Or an ice cream scoop even? Uh, we use a big spoon. See,right here, its bent :) Corningware?? Will this white casserole bowl work? A sauce pan? OOOH you mean a pot? I am no 50's housewife that is for sure. When she asked where my apron was though I was one step ahead of her. Never wore it, but I made Nick buy it for me at Pier 1 one day because it was so cute. So it finally got some use! The good news is, my food was edible, unburnt and we got a nice, long list of items we need to register for!
We sat around cooking, eating of course, laughing by the fire while watching the Cowboys game. The end result wasn't what we had hoped for, but they still played their hearts out! yes, I am a beloved fan always have been, always will be. They make my blood boil 99.9% of the time, but when you were born in Irving and bred into a Cowboys fan household (my grandma just might be the biggest fan of all) its innate. I even have a picture of me when I was an infant with a "Littest Cowboys Fan" bib on :) But the Ags won, so that made up for it.
The rest of the week/weekend I slept in, shopped and spent nice quality time with my love and our dear friends Jen and Brad. Back to the grind now, but only 3 more weeks until NYC and Florida!
We hosted our first Thanksgiving on Fisher Dr. {our house} it went pretty good, I'd like to think. However, you don't realize the 'stuff' you need and moreover, don't have, like your grandparents who've accumulated things over the last 60+ years. Why do granmas still need a hot plate? What the heck is that? Or an ice cream scoop even? Uh, we use a big spoon. See,right here, its bent :) Corningware?? Will this white casserole bowl work? A sauce pan? OOOH you mean a pot? I am no 50's housewife that is for sure. When she asked where my apron was though I was one step ahead of her. Never wore it, but I made Nick buy it for me at Pier 1 one day because it was so cute. So it finally got some use! The good news is, my food was edible, unburnt and we got a nice, long list of items we need to register for!
We sat around cooking, eating of course, laughing by the fire while watching the Cowboys game. The end result wasn't what we had hoped for, but they still played their hearts out! yes, I am a beloved fan always have been, always will be. They make my blood boil 99.9% of the time, but when you were born in Irving and bred into a Cowboys fan household (my grandma just might be the biggest fan of all) its innate. I even have a picture of me when I was an infant with a "Littest Cowboys Fan" bib on :) But the Ags won, so that made up for it.
The rest of the week/weekend I slept in, shopped and spent nice quality time with my love and our dear friends Jen and Brad. Back to the grind now, but only 3 more weeks until NYC and Florida!
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Not slowing down anytime soon
I'm BAAACCK! Wow, I don't even know when my last blog post was, but I DO know a lot has happened in a few short months. For starters, we've been to Europe and back. GOT ENGAGED!! Traveled more than the average normal human being. And now planning a wedding. And planning a house full of people for Thanksgiving. Then going to two different states in a week. Whew. So needless to say, I haven't really had too much time on my hands to type. It is now 10 p.m. and I am not sure I'm feeling it now. But anyhow, I guess I could give a little tidbit on wedding plans. Or lack thereof :)
We were dead set on Austin, Tx. always have been for me. Love the hill country. Then had a moment of Playa del Cabozumel weakness. The beach just seemed so effortless and pictureseque. Then theres the passports everyone has to get, the drug cartels, yada yada. Back to Austin. Then raises the question about the venue. Nothing has 'everything' I'm looking for. Price is too much. Start slashing the guest list. I can hear the cutting sound now :) That's rude.
Ok so it boils down to this. Now, we're thinking Florida. Nick's parents are fabulous chefs and his dad is the executive chef of an amazing yacht club in West Palm Beach. I need to listen to everyone's advice which is this..."Do what YOU want to do". Don't worry about pleasing other people. And I think the epiphany of that statement hit me yesterday. All the naysayers and opinionaters and know- it -alls can go somewhere else. We will spend how much we want, have it where we want, do what we want, etc. At first, I'm not gonna lie, I can see where people say it's soo much money for one day. Well you know what? We could die the next day. It's just money and you can't take it with you. Besides, no one knows our entire budget or what we have saved or willing to shell out. We want to host an unforgettable party and we will do just that. We don't plan on slowing down anytime soon. We love to travel and do not plan on starting a family for a few years now. We love the spontenaity of our lifestyle and just picking up and going someplace.
It's our lifestyle, our money, and our day. Yes we would love to share it with everyone we know, and those who feel the same way will be there with us, too. Ahh just writing this and hearing the words echo in my mind brings down the stress level 265 notches :) At any rate, it will be fabulous and I will marry my lovebug which is really all that matters to us anyway!!
Funny first grade rambling:
Talking about pilgrims coming over on the Mayflower crossing the Atlantic Ocean one of my girls says "Hey my cousin lives in Atlanta!!" Guess we'll go over geography after the fall break :)
We were dead set on Austin, Tx. always have been for me. Love the hill country. Then had a moment of Playa del Cabozumel weakness. The beach just seemed so effortless and pictureseque. Then theres the passports everyone has to get, the drug cartels, yada yada. Back to Austin. Then raises the question about the venue. Nothing has 'everything' I'm looking for. Price is too much. Start slashing the guest list. I can hear the cutting sound now :) That's rude.
Ok so it boils down to this. Now, we're thinking Florida. Nick's parents are fabulous chefs and his dad is the executive chef of an amazing yacht club in West Palm Beach. I need to listen to everyone's advice which is this..."Do what YOU want to do". Don't worry about pleasing other people. And I think the epiphany of that statement hit me yesterday. All the naysayers and opinionaters and know- it -alls can go somewhere else. We will spend how much we want, have it where we want, do what we want, etc. At first, I'm not gonna lie, I can see where people say it's soo much money for one day. Well you know what? We could die the next day. It's just money and you can't take it with you. Besides, no one knows our entire budget or what we have saved or willing to shell out. We want to host an unforgettable party and we will do just that. We don't plan on slowing down anytime soon. We love to travel and do not plan on starting a family for a few years now. We love the spontenaity of our lifestyle and just picking up and going someplace.
It's our lifestyle, our money, and our day. Yes we would love to share it with everyone we know, and those who feel the same way will be there with us, too. Ahh just writing this and hearing the words echo in my mind brings down the stress level 265 notches :) At any rate, it will be fabulous and I will marry my lovebug which is really all that matters to us anyway!!
Funny first grade rambling:
Talking about pilgrims coming over on the Mayflower crossing the Atlantic Ocean one of my girls says "Hey my cousin lives in Atlanta!!" Guess we'll go over geography after the fall break :)
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift
I will vow to read this daily. I printed and framed it and put it on my desk. LOVE this!
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone...
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, and then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ''In five years, will this matter?"
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive everyone everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is it will change.
31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
32. Believe in miracles.
33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
34. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
35. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
36. Your children get only one childhood.
37. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
41. The best is yet to come.
42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
43. Yield.
44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone...
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, and then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ''In five years, will this matter?"
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive everyone everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is it will change.
31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
32. Believe in miracles.
33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
34. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
35. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
36. Your children get only one childhood.
37. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
41. The best is yet to come.
42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
43. Yield.
44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Autumn leaves are falling down, falling down, falling down...
Autumn leaves are falling down, ALL around the town. Ok, well maybe not yet, but it needs to hairy up! I love singing this song with my kids :)
I am soo ready for FALL! I feel like the season is teasing and taunting me in the face. Football, Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, marking my calendar for October and November save- the- dates, the hint of a cool breeze and the emergence of fun decor. A few months ago, yes I mean in July, we went to Hobby Lobby and what's the first thing out of Nick's mouth?? Gees, they're already putting out Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations? And my reply, naturally, is "I know, that's crazy" but inside I am like a giddy school girl who CAN'T WAIT to start putting up holiday knick-knacks! I even bought a cute little ornament just to get in the spirit :) I feel like we've been looking forward to all our of wonderful trips coming up that I don't want to overshadow the warm and fuzzy feeling of the holidays. Especially since we have a beautiful home that I've been dying to decorate to my liking. I've already picked out the Christmas tree spot. I'm a dork like that. So, to all the nay sayers who want to gripe about hyping up the seasons and thinking that someone created a timeline on 'when' we are allowed to start putting up orange, brown, red and green, I say...you can be a grinch all you want. I, on the other hand, will start unloading my boxed paraphenalia of pumpkins, ghosts, witches, scarecrows and faux twigs, stick in my baked roll scentsy brick, start thinking about planning some parties and savor every moment of my favorite season. I might even put on a scarf, some boots and sit by a homeade fire. Because I want to and I can. So ha-ha on you :P
I am soo ready for FALL! I feel like the season is teasing and taunting me in the face. Football, Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, marking my calendar for October and November save- the- dates, the hint of a cool breeze and the emergence of fun decor. A few months ago, yes I mean in July, we went to Hobby Lobby and what's the first thing out of Nick's mouth?? Gees, they're already putting out Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations? And my reply, naturally, is "I know, that's crazy" but inside I am like a giddy school girl who CAN'T WAIT to start putting up holiday knick-knacks! I even bought a cute little ornament just to get in the spirit :) I feel like we've been looking forward to all our of wonderful trips coming up that I don't want to overshadow the warm and fuzzy feeling of the holidays. Especially since we have a beautiful home that I've been dying to decorate to my liking. I've already picked out the Christmas tree spot. I'm a dork like that. So, to all the nay sayers who want to gripe about hyping up the seasons and thinking that someone created a timeline on 'when' we are allowed to start putting up orange, brown, red and green, I say...you can be a grinch all you want. I, on the other hand, will start unloading my boxed paraphenalia of pumpkins, ghosts, witches, scarecrows and faux twigs, stick in my baked roll scentsy brick, start thinking about planning some parties and savor every moment of my favorite season. I might even put on a scarf, some boots and sit by a homeade fire. Because I want to and I can. So ha-ha on you :P
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
It's all in a days work...
I love being a teacher. Especially to six year olds. Don't get me wrong, there are times when I ask myself "What was I thinking?" I can say I hand picked the grade I wanted to teach every year. And it never crossed my mind to choose any other grade. Didn't seem fitting to think twice about it. Do I wish that I could JUST have-at-least-five-minutes-to-sit-at-my-desk-peacefully-without-any-disruptions? Absolutely. That when I walk by an upper grade classroom I'm not secretly jealous on the inside that the room is quiet and the teacher is at her desk grading papers? Always. That I wish I could hand them a worksheet without explaining every detail or going over it as a group and still getting confused looks on their face like I just handed out a paper written in jibber jabberish? Without a doubt. Do I wish they still took afternoon naps? The kind the teacher is allowed to extend upon discretion? Everyday. And that when I tell them that I am testing a student and not to come up to my desk unless they are bleeding or barfing and they come up to tell me that "yes it's an emergency" Sally is using marker and YOU said to use crayon, I don't want to sigh and throw my hands up in the air. Err, sometimes. :)
Do I always get gratification in knowing that they believe everything I say and they still get scared. Yup. Do I get annoyed that no matter what, or how much trouble they get in, they still love me and think of me as the coolest person on the planet? Not one bit. That they can easily detour any lesson if they ask me questions about my doggies and I will completely allow them to take control of the topic? Never. Or if they start to tear up or give me an excuse about why they threw their food away (because seriously, who likes veggies, they are blaah!) or stuck their tongue out at Billy because 'at least they didn't punch them in the face' I pretend it didn't happen? I admit, I'm a sucker. Too cute to punish. (Don't judge). When I reflect on these daily happenings, I wonder why I ever doubted it...
Today's chronicles of first grade ramblings: (Still on the lesson of families in Social Studies and talking about how times have changed between now and then)
"Well, use to they had to mail writings and letters and they had to ride in a wagon. But now, they can talk to their friends on Facebook! Ms. Hargrove are you on Facebook? You could be friends with my mom!"
"Nowadays, you can get a fast car and speed to your uncles house. Because used to, my uncle, he drooved (yes, drooved, the past tense version of drove??) really far all the way from San Frisco, you know, where you live Ms. Hargrove, (I'm assuming she meant San Fransisco) and it would take like a billion minutes to get to us."
OH and how could I forget: After one of my precious little girls had to move her card to yellow I say "What's up with you today? and her reply with some eye batting:
"Oh man, all I can say is I'm having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day today"
Seriously? How can I be upset after that??
Ahh, to have the sweet, sweet, innocent minds of them :))
Would I rather trade my paycheck for a six figure salary? Not a chance.
Other things I love on a daily basis:
XOXO
Do I always get gratification in knowing that they believe everything I say and they still get scared. Yup. Do I get annoyed that no matter what, or how much trouble they get in, they still love me and think of me as the coolest person on the planet? Not one bit. That they can easily detour any lesson if they ask me questions about my doggies and I will completely allow them to take control of the topic? Never. Or if they start to tear up or give me an excuse about why they threw their food away (because seriously, who likes veggies, they are blaah!) or stuck their tongue out at Billy because 'at least they didn't punch them in the face' I pretend it didn't happen? I admit, I'm a sucker. Too cute to punish. (Don't judge). When I reflect on these daily happenings, I wonder why I ever doubted it...
Today's chronicles of first grade ramblings: (Still on the lesson of families in Social Studies and talking about how times have changed between now and then)
"Well, use to they had to mail writings and letters and they had to ride in a wagon. But now, they can talk to their friends on Facebook! Ms. Hargrove are you on Facebook? You could be friends with my mom!"
"Nowadays, you can get a fast car and speed to your uncles house. Because used to, my uncle, he drooved (yes, drooved, the past tense version of drove??) really far all the way from San Frisco, you know, where you live Ms. Hargrove, (I'm assuming she meant San Fransisco) and it would take like a billion minutes to get to us."
OH and how could I forget: After one of my precious little girls had to move her card to yellow I say "What's up with you today? and her reply with some eye batting:
"Oh man, all I can say is I'm having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day today"
Seriously? How can I be upset after that??
Ahh, to have the sweet, sweet, innocent minds of them :))
Would I rather trade my paycheck for a six figure salary? Not a chance.
Other things I love on a daily basis:
Thursday, September 2, 2010
I admit it
I suck at this whole blogging thing. Not that anything too exciting has been going on. But it has in our world I suppose. It's just that I don't feel like I'm on top of everything lately. And I'm too freaking tired to think, let alone write and be witty. I LOVE my new school and my new class! They are wearing me down though! So full of life, energy and stories (which I'll get to in a minute) I can't help but smile. Then want to come home and relax with vino, my honey and our four legged babies. The gym membership I convinced Nick to get and I 'swear I'll go at least three times a week' spill, has sadly been used once in two months. I feel like saying, you spend 8 hours of your day in uncomfortable shoes chasing around 19 six year olds, repeating everything you say 28398 times, utilizing your lunch break making copies, stuffing folders and emailing parents back and call that not burning more calories than you consume in a week. But I don't. Because I can't complain. My boyfriend is amazing. True story. I came home yesterday to an immaculate house b/c he called a maid. And scheduled her for the first of every month. Where did I find this guy?? I'm so glad I did. My life is so wonderful right now, I can whine and whimper when I come home then something happens to put everything in perspective. I wake up excited to see my kids again, then can't wait to get home to my fabulous (and now a little boring, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in this world) life.
Last Friday night I had a much needed happy hour with my new teaching friends then got home and Nick and I went and saw The Switch. Recommend it highly. Saturday night we had a friend's 30th bday surprise party at The Londoner in Frisco. We had a fat and lazy Sunday and watched movies all day. We ordered The Back-up Plan on On-Demand. And then decided to make a 'Bucket List'. I'll add to it more but here's what I have so far:
1. Go to Fashion Week in NYC
2. Run a marathon (we'll start with a 5K first)
3. Foster a child
4. Start a foundation
5. Go rock climbing and hiking
6. Meet Tony Romo
7. Own a pair of real Christian Louboutins
8. Attend a red carpet event
9. Learn to cook from scratch
10. Learn to snowboard
11. Ski a black slope
12. Adopt a shelter animal
13. Overcome my fear of car washes
14. Speak another language (I'm semi-fluent in Spanish, but I prefer Italian) so romantic
15. NOT procrastinate
16. Watch the sun come up in an amazing country with my love
17. Live on a farm
This should be an ever-expanding list, yet I feel like I've lived my life pretty much to the fullest thus far, so I am a little grateful that it is so short...I guess you can never stop dreaming though! Wow, cheesy.
That'll be it for now. No pictures because I'm too tired to upload my camera.
First grade post of the day: We were talking about rules at home and how you help out with your family and at dinner...
"I help set the table and my dad cooks while my mom breastfeeds" (Horrifying look on everyone else's faces) Me- hiding my face behind the book trying so very hard not to bust out laughing and wondering if I should explain anything or let it slide and change the topic. And that is what I mean when I say I have the world's best job :)
P.S. Just got home from the vet because my exploring loving precious boxer had an allergic reaction to something and his face swelled up like a balloon. Ahh...if it's not one thing, it's your mother :) LOVE YOU MOMMA!!! :)))
Last Friday night I had a much needed happy hour with my new teaching friends then got home and Nick and I went and saw The Switch. Recommend it highly. Saturday night we had a friend's 30th bday surprise party at The Londoner in Frisco. We had a fat and lazy Sunday and watched movies all day. We ordered The Back-up Plan on On-Demand. And then decided to make a 'Bucket List'. I'll add to it more but here's what I have so far:
1. Go to Fashion Week in NYC
2. Run a marathon (we'll start with a 5K first)
3. Foster a child
4. Start a foundation
5. Go rock climbing and hiking
6. Meet Tony Romo
7. Own a pair of real Christian Louboutins
8. Attend a red carpet event
9. Learn to cook from scratch
10. Learn to snowboard
11. Ski a black slope
12. Adopt a shelter animal
13. Overcome my fear of car washes
14. Speak another language (I'm semi-fluent in Spanish, but I prefer Italian) so romantic
15. NOT procrastinate
16. Watch the sun come up in an amazing country with my love
17. Live on a farm
This should be an ever-expanding list, yet I feel like I've lived my life pretty much to the fullest thus far, so I am a little grateful that it is so short...I guess you can never stop dreaming though! Wow, cheesy.
That'll be it for now. No pictures because I'm too tired to upload my camera.
First grade post of the day: We were talking about rules at home and how you help out with your family and at dinner...
"I help set the table and my dad cooks while my mom breastfeeds" (Horrifying look on everyone else's faces) Me- hiding my face behind the book trying so very hard not to bust out laughing and wondering if I should explain anything or let it slide and change the topic. And that is what I mean when I say I have the world's best job :)
P.S. Just got home from the vet because my exploring loving precious boxer had an allergic reaction to something and his face swelled up like a balloon. Ahh...if it's not one thing, it's your mother :) LOVE YOU MOMMA!!! :)))
Monday, August 9, 2010
I'm still alive...
Because I know everyone was worried :P Really though, there is NOT.ONE.INTERESTING. THING. below so if you have something to do, please feel free to proceed. I am an avid blog stalker myself and when no one has shared anything new I get aggravated. Even if it is pointless. Like this one.
We've been sooo so busy lately and have had lots of company and visitors, which is always nice. We've been re-decorating the house, Nick has been traveling alot for work (and playing in Vegas) and I've been getting my classroom semi-done. I'll post pics of the house soon! That's all for now :)
Told you so :)
We've been sooo so busy lately and have had lots of company and visitors, which is always nice. We've been re-decorating the house, Nick has been traveling alot for work (and playing in Vegas) and I've been getting my classroom semi-done. I'll post pics of the house soon! That's all for now :)
Told you so :)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I love my boyfriend
With every part of my heart and soul :)
Here are my GORGEOUS, no special occasion or reason I just love you so much, roses I came home to yesterday. Oh and it came with a sweet card, too. I'm the luckiest girl in the world.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Not too much
Has been going on lately. We did have our housewarming party this past Saturday and other than the nasty rain (which thankfully blew over at about 4) we had an AWESOME time! We are soooo blessed with amazing friends. I can't believe I didn't get any pictures! Errr. I guess I was too worried about playing hostess and mingling with everyone. I did manage to snap a few of the precious doggies though. Of course, I think they are the cutest things ever and always take pictures of them doing absolutely nothing and thinking its the sweetest thing, ha. All moms can understand I guess :) Nick's work counterpart, but great friend as well, Liz brought over her dog Smooch, who is a french bulldog. All the pups had a great time and were WORN OUT that evening and the next day.
Smooch! :)
Tux was born a Cowboys fan, naturally :)
Mean uncle Nick threw Parker in the pool! :(
He didn't mind :)
The boys are spent!
We are going camping at Lake Murray in Oklahoma with 5 other couples this weekend! Should be a great, but HOT time.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Ahhh...
Why do I always get in over my head with things?? Lol. So we decided to have a housewarming party this Saturday. Why? Don't know, just felt like the thing to do since we've been here a couple of months now. We decided to tackle completely redo-ing the front yard. Ahem.
Pulling up ALL the weeds and bushes I decided 'didn't go'. Replanting pretty ones in the holes. Numerous trips to Lowe's and Home Depot and back. Got 4 bags of mulch and I didn't like the color. I wanted some like our neighbors. Ok, back to get that kind. Deciding where the crepe mertles should go. Deciding I didn't like them in that spot. Nick - uproot, re-dig hole. Deciding that one won't get enough sun. Nick - growls, does it again. Deciding I want bricks around the edges. Nick- side of house wheels them over in clumps for me :) thanks hun. Nick- deciding for me that he is NOT re-digging anything else, I have to like it. Me- fine then it will look like crap. Us- done for the day, we'll finish in a few days. THEN...the unthinkable happens.. RAIN. Can't work outside.
It is now Friday, one day away from our party and we have unfinished yard work, things not hung up giving 'bare' look, shelves that have been a pain in the rear since day one. Only have one bracket up and a hole to where the other side should go. Gave up on that 'for now' about 3 weeks ago. The bedding I have been dying to get only has a few items here and there at the dept. stores but I can 'order online for more options.' Yeah I have about a day for it to get here. Hmph.
So, needless to say we have about 30 people coming over to welcome us to our " I DON'T KNOW WHY WE DECIDED TO DO THIS, AND NOTHING IS READY BUT THANKS FOR COMING OVER TO PARTY' party. But, taking it in stride and realizing maybe it was just an excuse to get our friends over and hang out with them :) It should be fun anyways :) At least I convinced Nick to hire a cleaning lady to come over today since I have SOO much to do, I can't even think about cleaning too! ;) muuahahaha. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!
~LOVE~
Pulling up ALL the weeds and bushes I decided 'didn't go'. Replanting pretty ones in the holes. Numerous trips to Lowe's and Home Depot and back. Got 4 bags of mulch and I didn't like the color. I wanted some like our neighbors. Ok, back to get that kind. Deciding where the crepe mertles should go. Deciding I didn't like them in that spot. Nick - uproot, re-dig hole. Deciding that one won't get enough sun. Nick - growls, does it again. Deciding I want bricks around the edges. Nick- side of house wheels them over in clumps for me :) thanks hun. Nick- deciding for me that he is NOT re-digging anything else, I have to like it. Me- fine then it will look like crap. Us- done for the day, we'll finish in a few days. THEN...the unthinkable happens.. RAIN. Can't work outside.
It is now Friday, one day away from our party and we have unfinished yard work, things not hung up giving 'bare' look, shelves that have been a pain in the rear since day one. Only have one bracket up and a hole to where the other side should go. Gave up on that 'for now' about 3 weeks ago. The bedding I have been dying to get only has a few items here and there at the dept. stores but I can 'order online for more options.' Yeah I have about a day for it to get here. Hmph.
So, needless to say we have about 30 people coming over to welcome us to our " I DON'T KNOW WHY WE DECIDED TO DO THIS, AND NOTHING IS READY BUT THANKS FOR COMING OVER TO PARTY' party. But, taking it in stride and realizing maybe it was just an excuse to get our friends over and hang out with them :) It should be fun anyways :) At least I convinced Nick to hire a cleaning lady to come over today since I have SOO much to do, I can't even think about cleaning too! ;) muuahahaha. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!
~LOVE~
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Let freedom ring
HAPPY JULY 4TH!!
I'm so happy the sun finally decided to make an appearance today. I got home from a fun mini road trip to Canton yesterday with Jennifer. If you've never been, you are missing out! Sooo much neat stuff! Crafts, home decor, baby boutiques galore, etc. We shopped till we dropped to say the least. Some items I snatched: cutest baby boxers for Kelly's soon to be son, a Texas Longhorn (grr) sign for Nick's 'man cave', 2 shirts, a dress, TONS of jewelry, scentsy scents, a pretty lantern for outside, some books for my classroom, whew! I'm sure there are a couple more items not mentioned. It was a blast! We went for two whole days and didn't even scour through half of it. There are vendors and tents set up at 5 different locations. We made 2 of them. I cannot wait to go back and stay in a bed and breakfast and make a 3 day weekend of it.
We got up today and went to church. The sun was a (surprising) and wonderful thing to wake up to. We started going to Preston Trail Community Church and absolutely love it! Bonus - it's a mile down the road from our neighborhood. So wonderful. Today the pastor talked about independence day, our nations's freedoms and heroes. I have so much to be blessed and thankful for in my life.
Some things I am thankful for:
~My Savior, Jesus Christ. HE forgives me, imperfections and all, and loves me unconditionally.
~My family. Always there for me, through the good, bad and silly decisions I sometimes make.
~Nicholas. I don't have a doubt in my mind God brought him into my world at a trying time in my life. I love you baby :)
~My amazing friends. Love each and every one of them and miss em dearly.
~My precious fur babies. They are a pain in my neck at times, but put smiles and energy into my life :)
~My job. Actually, it's not a job. I love what I do and love that I can make a difference in someone's life.
The preacher today asked, do YOU think you make a difference on a daily basis and consider yourself a hero? I do. Every single day. I love that. It is the greatest joy in the world.
Many people might not even read this thing, but if you do, out of boredom or pure entertainment, reflect on what you are thankful for and have a wonderful and safe 4th of July! I'm off to make my famous (not really) favorite buffalo chicken dip. We are going to have a great time at a friends house for the day.
~LOVE~
I'm so happy the sun finally decided to make an appearance today. I got home from a fun mini road trip to Canton yesterday with Jennifer. If you've never been, you are missing out! Sooo much neat stuff! Crafts, home decor, baby boutiques galore, etc. We shopped till we dropped to say the least. Some items I snatched: cutest baby boxers for Kelly's soon to be son, a Texas Longhorn (grr) sign for Nick's 'man cave', 2 shirts, a dress, TONS of jewelry, scentsy scents, a pretty lantern for outside, some books for my classroom, whew! I'm sure there are a couple more items not mentioned. It was a blast! We went for two whole days and didn't even scour through half of it. There are vendors and tents set up at 5 different locations. We made 2 of them. I cannot wait to go back and stay in a bed and breakfast and make a 3 day weekend of it.
We got up today and went to church. The sun was a (surprising) and wonderful thing to wake up to. We started going to Preston Trail Community Church and absolutely love it! Bonus - it's a mile down the road from our neighborhood. So wonderful. Today the pastor talked about independence day, our nations's freedoms and heroes. I have so much to be blessed and thankful for in my life.
Some things I am thankful for:
~My Savior, Jesus Christ. HE forgives me, imperfections and all, and loves me unconditionally.
~My family. Always there for me, through the good, bad and silly decisions I sometimes make.
~Nicholas. I don't have a doubt in my mind God brought him into my world at a trying time in my life. I love you baby :)
~My amazing friends. Love each and every one of them and miss em dearly.
~My precious fur babies. They are a pain in my neck at times, but put smiles and energy into my life :)
~My job. Actually, it's not a job. I love what I do and love that I can make a difference in someone's life.
The preacher today asked, do YOU think you make a difference on a daily basis and consider yourself a hero? I do. Every single day. I love that. It is the greatest joy in the world.
Many people might not even read this thing, but if you do, out of boredom or pure entertainment, reflect on what you are thankful for and have a wonderful and safe 4th of July! I'm off to make my famous (not really) favorite buffalo chicken dip. We are going to have a great time at a friends house for the day.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Woohoo!
I have one follower!! Haha, thanks Jess ;)
Just thought I'd share some pics of when Nick's parents were in town. They now live in West Palm Beach, FL, however prior to that (along with Nick) lived in New York. So, of course we had to do the whole TEXAS thing! I absolutley love his parents, they are sooo fun and sweet!
Ft. Worth Stockyards. Yee haw!
Joe T. Garcias...the BEST mexican food you'll ever stuff your face with! Hands down.
Just thought I'd share some pics of when Nick's parents were in town. They now live in West Palm Beach, FL, however prior to that (along with Nick) lived in New York. So, of course we had to do the whole TEXAS thing! I absolutley love his parents, they are sooo fun and sweet!
Ft. Worth Stockyards. Yee haw!
Joe T. Garcias...the BEST mexican food you'll ever stuff your face with! Hands down.Wednesday, June 30, 2010
In the words of Christina Aguilera..
Things just keep getting better!
So, I accepted a kindergarten position at a school in Lewisville last week. However, my heart was set on first grade, but I thought what the heck, I'm up for the challenge. Then, today, my wonderful soon-to-be principal called and said a first grade position became available and said I could have first dibs on it! After careful consideration (really just running it by Nick and Casey) I said OF COURSE! First grade is the most rewarding grade ever. It makes my heart smile seeing eager young learners blossom. I'm ready for the year to begin, ha. Know what else makes my heart smile???
So, I accepted a kindergarten position at a school in Lewisville last week. However, my heart was set on first grade, but I thought what the heck, I'm up for the challenge. Then, today, my wonderful soon-to-be principal called and said a first grade position became available and said I could have first dibs on it! After careful consideration (really just running it by Nick and Casey) I said OF COURSE! First grade is the most rewarding grade ever. It makes my heart smile seeing eager young learners blossom. I'm ready for the year to begin, ha. Know what else makes my heart smile???
Because when they are sleeping together and playing hide-and-go seek, they are the most precious fur babies ever!! :)Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Boring day
I didn't wake up until noon. It was great. With the storm and the darkness outside I had no conception of time. Kinda like when you're in Mexico. Only I didn't have a drink with an umbrella, nor the fabulous tan that you get when you come back and everyone is jealous :) but I did get to snooze with my pups (which by the way I decided I guess I'll keep:)
Nick left for Oklahoma for work, so it's just me and the boys until Thursday night. We miss him though. Jennifer will hopefully come over and keep us company tomorrow. We can have girl time which is always nice. I think I'll go to a few stores so that I can see the light of day today, ha. Then Mr. Tux has puppy class tonight! Let's cross our fingers he listens and LEARNS something!
~Love~
Nick left for Oklahoma for work, so it's just me and the boys until Thursday night. We miss him though. Jennifer will hopefully come over and keep us company tomorrow. We can have girl time which is always nice. I think I'll go to a few stores so that I can see the light of day today, ha. Then Mr. Tux has puppy class tonight! Let's cross our fingers he listens and LEARNS something!
~Love~
Monday, June 28, 2010
Round 2...
So, I thought I'd try my hand at a blog for my class this past year, but now I want to start a personal one. We'll see how often I actually update this thing. I'm not that exciting, however, I tend to have a lot more free time now that it's summer :)
In the past few months a lot has happened. I moved to Frisco with my wonderful boyfriend Nick, got a new job teaching Kindergarten for the upcoming school year and we got a new boxer puppy Tux who is just as cute and sweet as can be! Life is pretty great right now.
~My best friend got engaged in May. November 20, 2010 is the big day! I cannot wait!! I am so excited and happy for her. Casey and I have been best friends since Kindergarten and have dreamt of having fulfilling lives and happiness since we were little girls. We wanted to live together in college, be teachers, find amazing men that would treat us like princesses and live a fabulous life. Check, check, check and check! Although it is bittersweet that we are now, for the first time in a looong time in different places, we're still the same goofy girls we once always were :) You can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl, haha. I am so thrilled for her, Jakey and Cody and am honored to say that she is my bestie and I will share this day with her. Needless to say, there is going to be ALOT of shower, bachelorette and wedding day planning these next few months! I wouldn't want it any other way.
~My other bestie Kelly is pregnant, having a sweet baby boy and is due the DAY AFTER my birthday! I hope the little guy will make his debut a few hours earlier so we can share that day together. I will be planning a fun shower for her soon as well. I knooow the naaaame (naanny, naanny boo, boo) but it will be revealed the day of her shower. How cool is that?! Maybe I should just make a career change to event planning??! :)
Other than that, me and Nick will be taking a Greek Isle cruise (that he won with his company for being an AWESOME salesman! Way to go honey!!) at the end of September until Oct. 10, HIS birthday! We'll be in Madrid, Spain that day. What a fabulous present :) We are going to Venice, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey and Spain. Ahhh...this is the life :)
These next few months I will just be going to some workshops and training and preparing for the upcoming school year. Right now, Tanner is chewing a bone that he ganked from Tux and Tux is curled up under my desk snoozing. Nick is golfing for a 'work function', ha, and I am watching E! and contemplating an afternoon nap or maybe reading my book by the pool. I'm a lucky girl, that's no doubt :)
I guess I'm not too terribly boring?! ;)
In the past few months a lot has happened. I moved to Frisco with my wonderful boyfriend Nick, got a new job teaching Kindergarten for the upcoming school year and we got a new boxer puppy Tux who is just as cute and sweet as can be! Life is pretty great right now.
~My best friend got engaged in May. November 20, 2010 is the big day! I cannot wait!! I am so excited and happy for her. Casey and I have been best friends since Kindergarten and have dreamt of having fulfilling lives and happiness since we were little girls. We wanted to live together in college, be teachers, find amazing men that would treat us like princesses and live a fabulous life. Check, check, check and check! Although it is bittersweet that we are now, for the first time in a looong time in different places, we're still the same goofy girls we once always were :) You can take the girl out of the country but you can't take the country out of the girl, haha. I am so thrilled for her, Jakey and Cody and am honored to say that she is my bestie and I will share this day with her. Needless to say, there is going to be ALOT of shower, bachelorette and wedding day planning these next few months! I wouldn't want it any other way.
~My other bestie Kelly is pregnant, having a sweet baby boy and is due the DAY AFTER my birthday! I hope the little guy will make his debut a few hours earlier so we can share that day together. I will be planning a fun shower for her soon as well. I knooow the naaaame (naanny, naanny boo, boo) but it will be revealed the day of her shower. How cool is that?! Maybe I should just make a career change to event planning??! :)
Other than that, me and Nick will be taking a Greek Isle cruise (that he won with his company for being an AWESOME salesman! Way to go honey!!) at the end of September until Oct. 10, HIS birthday! We'll be in Madrid, Spain that day. What a fabulous present :) We are going to Venice, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey and Spain. Ahhh...this is the life :)
These next few months I will just be going to some workshops and training and preparing for the upcoming school year. Right now, Tanner is chewing a bone that he ganked from Tux and Tux is curled up under my desk snoozing. Nick is golfing for a 'work function', ha, and I am watching E! and contemplating an afternoon nap or maybe reading my book by the pool. I'm a lucky girl, that's no doubt :)
I guess I'm not too terribly boring?! ;)
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