We got our new couch - and YES it's purple :)! I got a rug too, thank you Tim for the very nice anniversary present!
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Catching up :)
A lot has happened recently! Maybe not monumental excitingness, but a lot for my family just the same.
We got our new couch - and YES it's purple :)! I got a rug too, thank you Tim for the very nice anniversary present!
I also got very pretty anniversary flowers marking the 2nd year of our marriage! Yay Tim! And we went to a VERY nice restaurant for our anniversary dinner - and it was super yummy and ritzy and fancy.
D taught Tim how to play on his bike - and he went along for a ride for extra measure
We've had some fun at McDonalds - these guys are just too cute together aren't they? <3
D has tried to convince us to join him playing in the mud - but he had a lot of fun in it by himself!
We have had fun playing outside...and BOY has it been HOT! I never thought I'd want to go back to the cold...but I'm ready for some cool at least, and so is D! Just look at those cheeks!
My mother-in-law came for a visit and surprised D by getting him the very thing he has been wanting (if an almost 2 year old can tell you such things). He sure enjoys his early birthday present :).
Our little family has had a lot of fun the past few weeks, and I'm looking forward to a busy weekend schedule ahead! Sooooo nice to be home and be able to call the place I am actually living that. We are going to try to trade in our cars for one (keep your fingers crossed!), and we are going to have D's birthday party in a few weeks, we are going to a McNeese game to see my sister, and I am trying to get more involved in the Women's ministry at church...TRYING. We shall see...in the meantime we are having lots of fun enjoying each other on a day to day basis just doing the regular excitingness stuff :).
We got our new couch - and YES it's purple :)! I got a rug too, thank you Tim for the very nice anniversary present!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
To Do Lists
I love making lists - everyday at work at the end of the day I make myself a list of things that need to be done the next day. I make lists in my head all the time, it makes things feel more manageable and there's something very satisfactory about checking off something that has been completed on the list. My to do list today is very long, and kind of daunting. I have one for both work and home and here it is:
1. MB - set to pay
2. MB - enter permits
3. Alta - enter permits
4. BC - enter permits
5. BC - attach permits
6. MB - attach permits (1302)
7. Do Craigslist ad - we are selling the truck, or going to attempt to, and I need to get it on there!
8. Register the Civic - Tim got a new car (old, but new to him) to be his everyday drive car so we can attempt to get rid of the truck
9. Wash dishes!!!! - I am starting to loathe going home to my awfully messy kitchen/house
10. Do laundry - have I mentioned my house is an absolute wreck?
11. Buy an office chair for the house - I have rearranged my living area so my old 'office chair' is now a living area chair. It doesn't match, but I will tackle that later.
12. Finish Mom's website - we made great strides last night, and I hope to have it totally done soon!
My list feels overwhelming - and I long to have a clean house and planned meals daily, I just don't know how to get there. Perhaps this week will be the week I get it done!
1. MB - set to pay
2. MB - enter permits
3. Alta - enter permits
4. BC - enter permits
5. BC - attach permits
6. MB - attach permits (1302)
7. Do Craigslist ad - we are selling the truck, or going to attempt to, and I need to get it on there!
8. Register the Civic - Tim got a new car (old, but new to him) to be his everyday drive car so we can attempt to get rid of the truck
9. Wash dishes!!!! - I am starting to loathe going home to my awfully messy kitchen/house
10. Do laundry - have I mentioned my house is an absolute wreck?
11. Buy an office chair for the house - I have rearranged my living area so my old 'office chair' is now a living area chair. It doesn't match, but I will tackle that later.
12. Finish Mom's website - we made great strides last night, and I hope to have it totally done soon!
My list feels overwhelming - and I long to have a clean house and planned meals daily, I just don't know how to get there. Perhaps this week will be the week I get it done!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Looking Back - to Now
My mom came across some old family photos of us, and it was cool to think back on that time and look forward to where we are now. I've been thinking about it a lot the past couple of days :).
Lets take a look, shall we? I will recap in the condensed version :).
My sister Jarryn: Now she is a Junior in college, majoring in physical training or some such medical thing. She got a scholarship to McNeese University in Lake Charles, LA to be a trainer for their sports program. In the family photo she is probably 3ish, a lot has happened in her life since then...now she's 20. She loves family, and friends, and going to the movies, the color green, and her sorority - and of course training.
My sister Joelle: She is now working for the Houston Rockets, and has been married almost 2 years. In the picture she was about 8. Since then, she's graduated from High School, and U of H for college, she's gotten married and started her profession as a wonderful member of the sales team for the Rockets. She actually won a rookie award for the most sales in the NBA last year! She loves traveling, being active, swimming and giving swim lessons, playing 42, the Dallas Cowboys and of course the Rockets - who are also her husband's all time favorite team by the way.
My Mom: She is now working for Mayde Creek High School as an 11th grade US AP history teacher, and she's awesome at it :). She also does a lot of teacher training, and is sought after all over the USA, and spends much of her summer 'vacation' traipsing around training other teachers. Since this picture, which was approximately 17 years ago, she has gone through a cancer battle, moved to a new city - started a new job, and is still a member of the praise team at church. She loves to read, and watch musicals, visit with her children and Dylan, and see new places that have influenced her heritage.
My Dad: Is now working for a seismic company, and is very good at selling data across the US. He is working for Geokinetics, and is no longer self-employed. Since this picture, he has lost several siblings, and has gone through his own near death experience, and is forever changed by it. He enjoys singing, golfing, and golf tv, and golfing, and his children. He was a great rock for our family and remains this still.
Me: Well in this picture I was about 13, and since then I have done much. Some to be proud of, and some I have learned from. I graduated HS, and College, and got married and had a child. I now enjoy reading (still...always), music, playing games, watching musicals/movies, and hanging out with friends and family.
In a nutshell, I guess my family has grown up, and we have experienced several things that have made us grow closer as a family. It's fun to see what we we looked like then, with great expectations, and figure out whether or not those expectations were realized.
Lets take a look, shall we? I will recap in the condensed version :).
My sister Jarryn: Now she is a Junior in college, majoring in physical training or some such medical thing. She got a scholarship to McNeese University in Lake Charles, LA to be a trainer for their sports program. In the family photo she is probably 3ish, a lot has happened in her life since then...now she's 20. She loves family, and friends, and going to the movies, the color green, and her sorority - and of course training.
My sister Joelle: She is now working for the Houston Rockets, and has been married almost 2 years. In the picture she was about 8. Since then, she's graduated from High School, and U of H for college, she's gotten married and started her profession as a wonderful member of the sales team for the Rockets. She actually won a rookie award for the most sales in the NBA last year! She loves traveling, being active, swimming and giving swim lessons, playing 42, the Dallas Cowboys and of course the Rockets - who are also her husband's all time favorite team by the way.
My Mom: She is now working for Mayde Creek High School as an 11th grade US AP history teacher, and she's awesome at it :). She also does a lot of teacher training, and is sought after all over the USA, and spends much of her summer 'vacation' traipsing around training other teachers. Since this picture, which was approximately 17 years ago, she has gone through a cancer battle, moved to a new city - started a new job, and is still a member of the praise team at church. She loves to read, and watch musicals, visit with her children and Dylan, and see new places that have influenced her heritage.
My Dad: Is now working for a seismic company, and is very good at selling data across the US. He is working for Geokinetics, and is no longer self-employed. Since this picture, he has lost several siblings, and has gone through his own near death experience, and is forever changed by it. He enjoys singing, golfing, and golf tv, and golfing, and his children. He was a great rock for our family and remains this still.
Me: Well in this picture I was about 13, and since then I have done much. Some to be proud of, and some I have learned from. I graduated HS, and College, and got married and had a child. I now enjoy reading (still...always), music, playing games, watching musicals/movies, and hanging out with friends and family.
In a nutshell, I guess my family has grown up, and we have experienced several things that have made us grow closer as a family. It's fun to see what we we looked like then, with great expectations, and figure out whether or not those expectations were realized.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Half Done
So I have tons of stuff on my To Do List (and yes, I actually make this list and keep it updated). Currently on my list is :
1. FINISH MOM'S WEBSITE!!!! - Yes it's written just like that...and the website is for her AP program at school, she's super involved in it and wants to get kids on board with taking AP classes. If you are interested the work in progress looks like THIS.
2. Find a couch - My sisters best friend has graciously offered to give me one of her cast off couches, and I have no idea what it looks like, but it would be exciting just to have a couch. Maybe in the future I'll buy the one I want. Something neutral, kid friendly, and comfy that isn't ugly.
3. Finish unpacking - I have been in my apartment since the end of March and I still haven't unpacked or put away everything or made it pretty the way I want - hopefully that is coming soon...THEN I will post pics to my adoring fans :) (or the couple of people that actually look at my blog occasionally :)).
4. Tag Tim's Truck - uhh...this truck is a pain, and we need to get it tagged so we can hopefully sell it, and we haven't tagged it yet because we don't have the money to do so.
5. Buy some kind of organizer for D's room - this boy has toys EVERYWHERE, and I am hoping some kind of place to put them will help him with his need to have everything in it's place. :)
6. Go to the store and buy an organizer for work, a planner for work, and a scale - so I have recently gone on a diet, but I have no idea what kind of progress I am making, because I do not own a scale. The stuff for work I am hoping will make me more organized :).
7. Send out D's Pictures - So Dylan got his school pictures done in May, and I have yet to send them to anyone, I know I'm awful.
8. Buy Christmas Cards - So this is a weird one maybe, because it is August, but I love Christmas, and I love giving and receiving cards it makes me feel cheery, and it takes me a while to find ones that I love.
9. Get a loan for a new car - If Tim's truck doesn't sell this is my next step, to trade in both vehicles for one car.
10. Get D's hair cut - it's that time again, he needs one!
So maybe this isn't an overly long list, but this doesn't include my day to day stuff...it's just the extra that I need to get done. Kinda a pain. THEN, my friend introduced me to this really cool website that I'm excited about putting down my ideas on...perhaps I will get inspired to finish decorating my house :)!
1. FINISH MOM'S WEBSITE!!!! - Yes it's written just like that...and the website is for her AP program at school, she's super involved in it and wants to get kids on board with taking AP classes. If you are interested the work in progress looks like THIS.
2. Find a couch - My sisters best friend has graciously offered to give me one of her cast off couches, and I have no idea what it looks like, but it would be exciting just to have a couch. Maybe in the future I'll buy the one I want. Something neutral, kid friendly, and comfy that isn't ugly.
3. Finish unpacking - I have been in my apartment since the end of March and I still haven't unpacked or put away everything or made it pretty the way I want - hopefully that is coming soon...THEN I will post pics to my adoring fans :) (or the couple of people that actually look at my blog occasionally :)).
4. Tag Tim's Truck - uhh...this truck is a pain, and we need to get it tagged so we can hopefully sell it, and we haven't tagged it yet because we don't have the money to do so.
5. Buy some kind of organizer for D's room - this boy has toys EVERYWHERE, and I am hoping some kind of place to put them will help him with his need to have everything in it's place. :)
6. Go to the store and buy an organizer for work, a planner for work, and a scale - so I have recently gone on a diet, but I have no idea what kind of progress I am making, because I do not own a scale. The stuff for work I am hoping will make me more organized :).
7. Send out D's Pictures - So Dylan got his school pictures done in May, and I have yet to send them to anyone, I know I'm awful.
8. Buy Christmas Cards - So this is a weird one maybe, because it is August, but I love Christmas, and I love giving and receiving cards it makes me feel cheery, and it takes me a while to find ones that I love.
9. Get a loan for a new car - If Tim's truck doesn't sell this is my next step, to trade in both vehicles for one car.
10. Get D's hair cut - it's that time again, he needs one!
So maybe this isn't an overly long list, but this doesn't include my day to day stuff...it's just the extra that I need to get done. Kinda a pain. THEN, my friend introduced me to this really cool website that I'm excited about putting down my ideas on...perhaps I will get inspired to finish decorating my house :)!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Itching For Something New
I have been feeling a little restless in my everyday life here lately. Not exactly sure why, because heaven knows I have enough to do in a day to keep myself occupied. I mean, I know tons of people have it worse off than me and have more things to do than myself, and I have tons to be grateful for...but I do have a lot to do:
My daily life:
1. Get up - and OMG I'm SOOOOOOOO bad at this one, I always press snooze like five million times before I actually sit up.
2. Get Ready - not the best at this one either, but fashion and general making myself look put together has never been a strong suit - it was much easier when I was in high school, and didn't have to look like an adult!
3. Get Dylan's cup - this one is EXTREMELY important, as first thing in the morning he wants a drink in a big way, and if you fail to do this step, life will not be pleasant until it is rectified - amazing how my child has trained me so well.
4. Get Dylan's Clothes ready - pretty self explanatory, but I will say he has a much easier selection to put together.
5. Get the diaper - cause lets face it, dirty diapers are a reality.
6. Get the D! - love this part, because he gives me a kiss and then proceeds to take a drink of the cup he has trained me to fetch for him.
7. Get him dressed - Yes, he is still holding his cup at this point :).
8. Gather all my crap and leave - this crap consists of whatever I brought home to work on the night before, occasionally diapers/wipes/extra clothes/swim suit for Dylan for his daycare, my purse, my phone - this is EXTREMELY important, my lunch bag, and of course Dylan - did I mention that he has trained me well?
9. Drive to Dylan's school - uneventful :)
10. Drop him off - on a side note he never says bye to me, and this is bothersome.
11. Drive to the Gas Station - and there I proceed to buy the largest Diet Coke I can possibly find, and yes I do this every morning.
12. Drive to work - this is boring, but my sister in law has been nice enough to talk to me on the way to make it not so boring :)
13. Work - while this isn't generally boring, it is never the same, and thus hard to create a synopsis for :).
14. Drive home - again talking to people and accomplishing the odds and ends calls you have to make in your life, because they don't seem to call you.
15. Pick up Dylan - this is mostly fun, but sometimes Dylan is incredibly whiny. He is incredibly happy to see me :).
16. Give D a snack - have I mentioned that I am well trained?
17. Gather my crap and go upstairs - see aforementioned crap for the list.
18. Find Dinner - I say find, because sometimes this doesn't include actually cooking.
19. Eat
20. Give D a bath - he enjoys this, and it gives me a little time to relax :)
21. Play with D a bit - this includes playing with cars, or reading books, or any number of things :).
21a. Tim puts D to bed - I put this in here just in case you wonder why D isn't sleeping! I never put him in the bed, I can't handle the crying.
22. Attempt to do some cleaning - this can include, but hasn't yet, the massive pile of both clean and dirty clothes that I have yet to address, or the kitchen or whatever.
23. Relax! - watching tv, reading, farmville, playing random card/domino games with Tim :)...oooh and maybe a glass of wine :D. (I found this really great one I like, and that is exciting to me and makes me feel fancy...just saying).
24. Shower - yes I do get clean at least once a day :).
25. Read - I love to read...and I do so every night!
26. Sleep - yay! And this is usually between 11:30 and 12:00am.
WHEW! I have no idea why I felt the need to list my day for you all, but I did, and it was a lot of work so I'm not deleting it, feel free to bypass the list all together.
I think I want a new fashion style, or hair style or something. I decided that I am looking boring lately. And maybe that stems from having a routine, I am SO not used to having one of those. I feel the need to dye my hair pink or purple or get some fun and funky new clothes. The problem with this is - I have no idea what! Ok maybe there is two problems, the second is I am not that great with the whole fashion/makeup/hairstyle thing (see 2 on the list).
What do you think about THIS hairstyle? Obviously this is not pink or purple or anything overly funky, but it is maybe something I can do at home. THIS is totally fun! Isn't it? Maybe with just pink and purple...:). And I'm thinking some new fun flats :), I can totally buy shoes! THESE might be on the agenda!
All this nonsensical ramblings just to say - I am not used to having a routine, and after years of hoping, wishing and praying for one, I have a home - a routine - a 'normal' life, and I feel bitter that I am feeling the need for some kind of makeover. I mean, I have wanted this for a long time! I am upset at myself for wanting more, because my dream of being in one place is now a reality. But maybe I'm being too hard on myself? I was a gypsy for a long time, and it's hard to go from one extreme to another. Maybe just a little personal change, instead of physical location change...:) I think I can handle that!
My daily life:
1. Get up - and OMG I'm SOOOOOOOO bad at this one, I always press snooze like five million times before I actually sit up.
2. Get Ready - not the best at this one either, but fashion and general making myself look put together has never been a strong suit - it was much easier when I was in high school, and didn't have to look like an adult!
3. Get Dylan's cup - this one is EXTREMELY important, as first thing in the morning he wants a drink in a big way, and if you fail to do this step, life will not be pleasant until it is rectified - amazing how my child has trained me so well.
4. Get Dylan's Clothes ready - pretty self explanatory, but I will say he has a much easier selection to put together.
5. Get the diaper - cause lets face it, dirty diapers are a reality.
6. Get the D! - love this part, because he gives me a kiss and then proceeds to take a drink of the cup he has trained me to fetch for him.
7. Get him dressed - Yes, he is still holding his cup at this point :).
8. Gather all my crap and leave - this crap consists of whatever I brought home to work on the night before, occasionally diapers/wipes/extra clothes/swim suit for Dylan for his daycare, my purse, my phone - this is EXTREMELY important, my lunch bag, and of course Dylan - did I mention that he has trained me well?
9. Drive to Dylan's school - uneventful :)
10. Drop him off - on a side note he never says bye to me, and this is bothersome.
11. Drive to the Gas Station - and there I proceed to buy the largest Diet Coke I can possibly find, and yes I do this every morning.
12. Drive to work - this is boring, but my sister in law has been nice enough to talk to me on the way to make it not so boring :)
13. Work - while this isn't generally boring, it is never the same, and thus hard to create a synopsis for :).
14. Drive home - again talking to people and accomplishing the odds and ends calls you have to make in your life, because they don't seem to call you.
15. Pick up Dylan - this is mostly fun, but sometimes Dylan is incredibly whiny. He is incredibly happy to see me :).
16. Give D a snack - have I mentioned that I am well trained?
17. Gather my crap and go upstairs - see aforementioned crap for the list.
18. Find Dinner - I say find, because sometimes this doesn't include actually cooking.
19. Eat
20. Give D a bath - he enjoys this, and it gives me a little time to relax :)
21. Play with D a bit - this includes playing with cars, or reading books, or any number of things :).
21a. Tim puts D to bed - I put this in here just in case you wonder why D isn't sleeping! I never put him in the bed, I can't handle the crying.
22. Attempt to do some cleaning - this can include, but hasn't yet, the massive pile of both clean and dirty clothes that I have yet to address, or the kitchen or whatever.
23. Relax! - watching tv, reading, farmville, playing random card/domino games with Tim :)...oooh and maybe a glass of wine :D. (I found this really great one I like, and that is exciting to me and makes me feel fancy...just saying).
24. Shower - yes I do get clean at least once a day :).
25. Read - I love to read...and I do so every night!
26. Sleep - yay! And this is usually between 11:30 and 12:00am.
WHEW! I have no idea why I felt the need to list my day for you all, but I did, and it was a lot of work so I'm not deleting it, feel free to bypass the list all together.
I think I want a new fashion style, or hair style or something. I decided that I am looking boring lately. And maybe that stems from having a routine, I am SO not used to having one of those. I feel the need to dye my hair pink or purple or get some fun and funky new clothes. The problem with this is - I have no idea what! Ok maybe there is two problems, the second is I am not that great with the whole fashion/makeup/hairstyle thing (see 2 on the list).
What do you think about THIS hairstyle? Obviously this is not pink or purple or anything overly funky, but it is maybe something I can do at home. THIS is totally fun! Isn't it? Maybe with just pink and purple...:). And I'm thinking some new fun flats :), I can totally buy shoes! THESE might be on the agenda!
All this nonsensical ramblings just to say - I am not used to having a routine, and after years of hoping, wishing and praying for one, I have a home - a routine - a 'normal' life, and I feel bitter that I am feeling the need for some kind of makeover. I mean, I have wanted this for a long time! I am upset at myself for wanting more, because my dream of being in one place is now a reality. But maybe I'm being too hard on myself? I was a gypsy for a long time, and it's hard to go from one extreme to another. Maybe just a little personal change, instead of physical location change...:) I think I can handle that!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Christmas List and other Babble
Ok I was rereading some of my posts, and I didn't mean this blog to be airing dirty laundry or reliving the drama of my life...eventhough, for the most part I have virtually no drama...So, to lighten things up I'm going to make a list :) a list of what I got for Christmas! And let me tell you, I got lots!
I got:
Iphone-SOOOOOOOOOOO exciting let me tell you what! and fancy woohoo!
Mystic topaz ring-the original mood ring :)
James Avery Diploma Charm- yay for charm necklaces (yes I'm a weirdo, thanks for noticing!)
Hairspray- Ok so this is one of the cutest movies I have EVER seen!
Bathroom decor- sounds weird (but then I'm weird, remember?) but I actually asked for it! it's fun and red and brown!
PJs-I love loungewear
Dean Koontz book- I feel awful, I can't remember the name, but I'm sure I will enjoy it!
South Beach Diet Cookbook-I like cookbooks...like ALOT, and not sure why, cause I don't do tons of cooking, but this one is sure to be used as that's the diet I'm currently on!
Cream & Sugar set-so domestic...and fun red color!
Gravy dish- don't exactly know what this is, or if it's actually a gravy dish..but it matches the cream & sugar set!
My Best Friends Wedding & Wedding Planner Combo set- fun girlie movies!
Gift card-all this AND a gift card!
I am sure I am leaving something out, but this is what I remember at the moment, and may add more later :) Needless to say Christmas was full of fun and lotsa gifts! I got so much stuff and feel very loved :).
I got:
Iphone-SOOOOOOOOOOO exciting let me tell you what! and fancy woohoo!
Mystic topaz ring-the original mood ring :)
James Avery Diploma Charm- yay for charm necklaces (yes I'm a weirdo, thanks for noticing!)
Hairspray- Ok so this is one of the cutest movies I have EVER seen!
Bathroom decor- sounds weird (but then I'm weird, remember?) but I actually asked for it! it's fun and red and brown!
PJs-I love loungewear
Dean Koontz book- I feel awful, I can't remember the name, but I'm sure I will enjoy it!
South Beach Diet Cookbook-I like cookbooks...like ALOT, and not sure why, cause I don't do tons of cooking, but this one is sure to be used as that's the diet I'm currently on!
Cream & Sugar set-so domestic...and fun red color!
Gravy dish- don't exactly know what this is, or if it's actually a gravy dish..but it matches the cream & sugar set!
My Best Friends Wedding & Wedding Planner Combo set- fun girlie movies!
Gift card-all this AND a gift card!
I am sure I am leaving something out, but this is what I remember at the moment, and may add more later :) Needless to say Christmas was full of fun and lotsa gifts! I got so much stuff and feel very loved :).
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