Well it always stinks to take a sick day because, well....you are sick. But at least I have the time today to check out my new Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog. It really was worth buying the subscription just for the fun of it. I seen a preview on the Today show last week and decided to order it and play make believe :) Here's a few gift ideas for those on your Christmas shopping list:
~~tote bag from nancy somebody, made of crocodile, python trim $3,600.
~~hello kitty white diamond necklace $1,950.
~~brass elephant cake plate with crystals only $500. & 4 matching dessert plates for $375.
~~ 100 foot long dragon topiary for your front yard, starts at $35,000
~~private holiday concert for you and 499 of your closest friends, hosted by Regis Philbin, world famous orchestra, grand piano, get ready----$1,590,000. that's one million, 5 hundred ninety thousand dollars
~~2008 lexus sedan, special edition, only 50 sold, price is so secret, must call for information
~~black steel watch with black diamond detailing, perfect for Adam, $10,000
~~and my favorite...... 7.2 carats, white and pink diamond cell phone, works in 150 countries, set in 18 karat rose gold, matching pink leather case. i'm guessing you might just get a little free service included in the low, low price of $73,000. i think i need to go change my wish list on this site. heck with the apple iphone, i'll take this one instead :)
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
October is....
Disability Awareness Month- We seen an interesting demonstration at work with service dogs for the blind. Still trying to talk Adam into letting me be a "puppy raiser" for this organization!
Pastor Appreciation Month- The Pastor is always there for everyone. We all should remember to love, pray and appreciate our Pastor and his wife. Maybe a card of encouragement, nice dinner, special gift or just a word of appreciation.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month- been there, done that. Ultrasound, 2 mammograms, no desire to do this again for quite awhile. I guess the word Awareness is the key.
Boss's Day, Sweetest Day- hopefully not celebrated together :)
Thanksgiving in Canada- We were in Niagara one year and celebrated Thanksgiving in October up there. It was really cool with all the decorations and signs. I remember the hotel restaurant served turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings.
National Dessert Day
October 14th- BE BALD AND FREE DAY ??!!
This is a real designated day in October. A big shout out to Papa Bob. Just checking. I'm sure I'll pay for that one!
Pastor Appreciation Month- The Pastor is always there for everyone. We all should remember to love, pray and appreciate our Pastor and his wife. Maybe a card of encouragement, nice dinner, special gift or just a word of appreciation.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month- been there, done that. Ultrasound, 2 mammograms, no desire to do this again for quite awhile. I guess the word Awareness is the key.
Boss's Day, Sweetest Day- hopefully not celebrated together :)
Thanksgiving in Canada- We were in Niagara one year and celebrated Thanksgiving in October up there. It was really cool with all the decorations and signs. I remember the hotel restaurant served turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the trimmings.
National Dessert Day
October 14th- BE BALD AND FREE DAY ??!!
This is a real designated day in October. A big shout out to Papa Bob. Just checking. I'm sure I'll pay for that one!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
goodbye
One day I had to say goodbye to someone and it broke my heart. I never expected to be in that situation and I hated it. I really didn't want to go, but I knew that I would regret it. I just wanted to cry and wish everything was better. This was one of the hardest things I had to do for a very long time. This person didn't die, but it sure felt like it. And still does.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Ready or Not
We are ready for Halloween! We have 3 costumes and all the accessories to go with them. Yep, I said 3 costumes. We (or I) thought it would be fun if we dressed up with Lacey. Our costumes are surprises but I'll tell you that Lacey is going to be a little angel. I think next year I should be a doctor or nurse and Adam can be my patient, wearing the hospital gown with the fake tushy sticking out the back :) It's so funny just hanging on the cardboard so I'm sure it would bring many laughs!
Who said that trick or treat is just for little kids??
Thursday, October 25, 2007
WORK
SUCKS!
Sometimes it feels good to just say that. I don't normally talk about my job much. I am very grateful for my job and the benefits for more family but there are some days, or months, that are really awful. My whole unit has been fighting for a month or so now, actual screaming matches, yeah, real nice. My supervisor has left the unit and probably will never return. So for now we will get a new supervisor every 90 days. There is so much conflict all the time. I've decided that our unit is like one big long bad episode of Big Brother, with all the scheming and plotting against each other. I'm sorta like the bird that just buries my head in the sand and waits for the storm to pass again.
deadlines, desk audits, inspections, policy changes, major law changes, system builds, blah blah blah............when does it end???
But now I smile because my weekend officially began about 3 hours ago and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it :)
Sometimes it feels good to just say that. I don't normally talk about my job much. I am very grateful for my job and the benefits for more family but there are some days, or months, that are really awful. My whole unit has been fighting for a month or so now, actual screaming matches, yeah, real nice. My supervisor has left the unit and probably will never return. So for now we will get a new supervisor every 90 days. There is so much conflict all the time. I've decided that our unit is like one big long bad episode of Big Brother, with all the scheming and plotting against each other. I'm sorta like the bird that just buries my head in the sand and waits for the storm to pass again.
deadlines, desk audits, inspections, policy changes, major law changes, system builds, blah blah blah............when does it end???
But now I smile because my weekend officially began about 3 hours ago and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it :)
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
OT
Overtime is........
a big ugly monster and yet a blessing in disguise.
overtime is 1-2 hours each day, monday through thursday
1-2 hours makes for a long day on top of 10 1/2 hrs :(
overtime makes a good paycheck look great!
is here for just a little while and then gone for a year.
overtime makes great shopping for Christmas presents!
overtime is a quiet peaceful time at work, reserved only for the hard-working "dedicated" few
overtime ROCKS!!!! when you need 8 new winter tires!!
a big ugly monster and yet a blessing in disguise.
overtime is 1-2 hours each day, monday through thursday
1-2 hours makes for a long day on top of 10 1/2 hrs :(
overtime makes a good paycheck look great!
is here for just a little while and then gone for a year.
overtime makes great shopping for Christmas presents!
overtime is a quiet peaceful time at work, reserved only for the hard-working "dedicated" few
overtime ROCKS!!!! when you need 8 new winter tires!!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Patience
We learned today that God has answered one of our prayers!
We have prayed for a long time, maybe a year or two and God has been faithful!!
We have prayed for a long time, maybe a year or two and God has been faithful!!
She was Beautiful
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAANA
I remember standing with your Dad as your Mom quietly endured the pain.
I remember crying quietly and wishing I could help her more.
I remember the excitement and joy as I watched you come into this world, beautiful and perfect.
And today, a "couple" years later, you are becoming a beautiful young lady.
Happy Birthday!
I remember standing with your Dad as your Mom quietly endured the pain.
I remember crying quietly and wishing I could help her more.
I remember the excitement and joy as I watched you come into this world, beautiful and perfect.
And today, a "couple" years later, you are becoming a beautiful young lady.
Happy Birthday!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Red, Orange and Yellow
Today has been the best of both worlds- summer and fall. It was like 80 degrees outside and yet the trees are really changing colors and are beautiful in some places. I was just as anxious as Lacey to "play" outside all afternoon and evening. It was so nice to be outdoors and just have fun and relax. We decorated for fall/Halloween while wearing flip flops and capris! We got big hay bales, 2 huge pumpkins and some pretty mums. We dug out our scarecrow and some fake leaves and made a cute little scene by the parking space. Adam skipped all the girly stuff and stained some new closet doors and a new bedroom door for us. We even had a cookout this evening, October 21st.
We had a great morning at church. It's always great to be with our church family and spend time together. Today was one of those days again that I really felt blessed when I left. It's one of those great feelings that is hard to describe. I think the Lord is doing great things in our church and for the people of our church. We are so blessed.
We had a great morning at church. It's always great to be with our church family and spend time together. Today was one of those days again that I really felt blessed when I left. It's one of those great feelings that is hard to describe. I think the Lord is doing great things in our church and for the people of our church. We are so blessed.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
RARE
2 blogs in one day- RARE.
I was thinking tonite about a friend of mine. Her husband's birthday is tomorrow so I'm sure we all will be talking for awhile sometime. I think the reason we are such good friends is because she is so laid back and easy going. We sorta have a weird relationship but it's good. We really don't have alot of expectations of each other, no high hopes or neediness I guess. We can go for a month or so without talking and then just pick right back up where we left off. We'll talk about our hubbies, kids, money, work, dreams, etc. Of course we talk about the more important stuff too like the coyote ugly series, playdoh and big girl panties versus diapers. We don't need to see each other constantly and we give each other space to be ourselves and live our life. We are always here for each other and can talk when we need each other. We can make plans once in awhile, usually the night before, and have a good time. I'm thankful for this friend. I think we both learn from each other and respect each other. So tomorrow I'm glad we'll catch up again and talk awhile. I think we both need it.
I was thinking tonite about a friend of mine. Her husband's birthday is tomorrow so I'm sure we all will be talking for awhile sometime. I think the reason we are such good friends is because she is so laid back and easy going. We sorta have a weird relationship but it's good. We really don't have alot of expectations of each other, no high hopes or neediness I guess. We can go for a month or so without talking and then just pick right back up where we left off. We'll talk about our hubbies, kids, money, work, dreams, etc. Of course we talk about the more important stuff too like the coyote ugly series, playdoh and big girl panties versus diapers. We don't need to see each other constantly and we give each other space to be ourselves and live our life. We are always here for each other and can talk when we need each other. We can make plans once in awhile, usually the night before, and have a good time. I'm thankful for this friend. I think we both learn from each other and respect each other. So tomorrow I'm glad we'll catch up again and talk awhile. I think we both need it.
Two Men
So I am going to try this blog thing one more time. Who knows how long it will last? My other one is still out there somewhere in cyberspace and I can't seem to find it. I actually liked the style better but again, I can't find it. I guess it was pretty important to me huh? Anyways, if you are looking for the meaning of life or anything else really deep or of any great importance, you can be assured that you won't find it here.
Right now for my first blog, again, I am thinking about 2 men- Harry and David. I just made a big pot of chicken noodle soup that I picked up while we were shopping at the beach. Actually we were leaving the beach and stopped at the outlet stores to spend the little remaining cash we had left from vacation. After we left Pfaltzgraff there wasn't much left in our wallet but we ventured into Harry and David. There's just something fun and special about gourmet soups, chocolates, coffee and all that kind of stuff. We got a little bag of chicken soup mix, wonderful smelling maple cream coffee and some maple apple butter. It is all delicious but I don't think I'll try the soup again. I doubt Adam will eat it tonight and my little one quickly spit it out for dinner this evening and insisted on eating spaghetti (AGAIN!). I'm sure she likes the 50 cent red labeled chicken noodle soup better!
So the morale of this story is.......... Harry and David have delicious food, but so does BEN and JERRY :)
Right now for my first blog, again, I am thinking about 2 men- Harry and David. I just made a big pot of chicken noodle soup that I picked up while we were shopping at the beach. Actually we were leaving the beach and stopped at the outlet stores to spend the little remaining cash we had left from vacation. After we left Pfaltzgraff there wasn't much left in our wallet but we ventured into Harry and David. There's just something fun and special about gourmet soups, chocolates, coffee and all that kind of stuff. We got a little bag of chicken soup mix, wonderful smelling maple cream coffee and some maple apple butter. It is all delicious but I don't think I'll try the soup again. I doubt Adam will eat it tonight and my little one quickly spit it out for dinner this evening and insisted on eating spaghetti (AGAIN!). I'm sure she likes the 50 cent red labeled chicken noodle soup better!
So the morale of this story is.......... Harry and David have delicious food, but so does BEN and JERRY :)
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