Turkey Day

This year, I get to say I'm thankful for a few new things I hadn't imagined one year go. First, my HUSBAND. I'm a pretty lucky gal to have a man who loves me, takes care of me, and supports me. For the last six Thanksgiving I've been thankful for my boyfriend, but this year it's a little extra special to have our first married holiday. With may more to come.

Second, SHOOTER and STELLA. A year ago, they weren't on the agenda, or even born yet! But Bo and I couldn't imagine our house without them. They had an exhausing first Thanksgiving. Plenty of new people and even got a few bites of turkey! They've gone into an exhaustive coma now and better sleep in tomorrow.

I'll also mention the family and friends that make each year better than the last. I hope each and every person had a wonderful Thanksgiving and takes a short second to see the day as half-full.

Black Friday

Anyone who is planning their Black Friday routes right now for doorbuster deals is crazy. There is not a deal so irresistible that I am considering a wake up call at 3 to go stand in 40 degrees of cold. I value my sleep and more so my life. Those Walmart folks show no mercy. So, good luck to my fellow shoppers. I will be one less person standing in your way for the cheap electronics and toys. May the force be with you. :)

Perfectly Lonely Love Song

John Mayer's Battle Studies and Miranda Lambert's Revolution are on the top of my music chart lately and I'm quite convinced anyone who agrees is my soulmate. Fantastic new music lately...now if only some good movies would come out....that have nothing to do with New Moon, sci fi, or horror. So, a romantic comedy please. A Christmas one would be nice.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Well, I owe my small blog following an update. This is likely the longest stretch of silence since I started writing. It always seems hard to start again if I go more than a few days. And not so much because I have less to write. If anything, maybe more to say that usual.

I put up our first Christmas tree this week. This year seemed to beg for a little early cheer. Christmas is my favorite holiday after all so why not enjoy it a little early. I'm not typically a seasonal decorator. Holidays come a go so quick it seems pointless to put up decorations I have to store the remaining 364 days of the year. But Christmas is the exception.

Shooter and Stella's addition to the tree. They destroyed one of their toys and a piece was found hanging on the tree. :)



A few holiday decorations.



Our living room with some Christmas cheer.

She's In California...missing the babies.

You never miss home until you leave it. And I miss it.

I always think Shooter and Stella are barking too much and won't be still, there's dirty dishes that never seem to end, same goes for laundry, and I don't think I ever realized it until now.

AA afforded me the opportunity to travel constantly. I did it without even thinking. Since I joined Parsons, travel hasn't been such a large portion of my job. This is my first trip as a married with puppy children and I can honestly say I miss them to pieces. When it was just me in my one bedroom apartment, I spent alot of time by myself. I was very use to it and whether I was home alone in my apt or alone in a hotel room didn't matter. Fortunately, since Bo and I moved to Weatherford, I never have those lonely nights by myself. Never quiet puppies. Never clean dishes. Never clean laundry. And it was comfortable.

So, my dear loves, I'm gonna try and stay busy until Friday. Can't wait to see you!

All for Career Advancement

I have to go to Long Beach today. Ever have to do something that just makes you sick to your stomach? The situation seems so unbearable that you bargain in your head - you would be willing to trade said situation for an alternate situation which under normal circumstances would also be an unbearable option. I feel that way today.

Garage Sale

Well, finally got around to searching through my house for garage sale items that no longer match our decor. Mom, Grandma and I put together the garage sale for Saturday only. The weather was so terrible we decided to skip Friday and do a one-dayer. We always have excellent luck at Grandma's and usually end up with no more than a box of leftovers. This year - not the same story. We sold only about half of our stuff and it was seriously cold. Oh well - not great.

Funny story though...my Grandma put a few things out, including current bedding off her bed. She had a really nice King set with sheets, comforter, shams, pillow cases...the works. She put $45 dollars on it I think...said she really wanted some new bedding and decided if hers sold, she'd be forced to get a new set. Didn't sell, but made me laugh. She bundled it all up the night before and had to sleep with a blanket Fri night. :)