Nick has been gone all week to Chattanooga on business. I actually like it when he is gone- it's normally for only three days about every month or month and a half. So it's a nice little break. I enjoy my "me" time. Long bubble baths, not having to cook dinner and sleeping in the MIDDLE of the bed!
Nick got home yesterday and he told me this morning I was pushing him and kickin' him all night! I told him it was because I was use to having the bed to myself.
He left AGAIN this morning for the weekend for a golfing bachelor party trip- so tonight I'm spreading out.
Although, I am kinda ready for him to be home.... just not to be back in the bed! :o)
Friday, October 3, 2008
somebody stop me
I got out my Halloween decorations on the 1st (by the way- how is it OCTOBER already!?!). I have this candy corn bowl that I put on my coffee table and filled full of candy corn. It took two bags, and it still wasn't full. Everytime I walk through the den, which is quite often, I grab a small handfull. Seriously! Someone stop me. I don't even really like candy corn. I mean, they are ok, but they are not my favorite halloween candy by any means; they might be like number 47 on a list of 50. I just can't help myself.
Aggghhh, and I was actually doing better. I had lost a few pounds, as of last week it was 5. I mean my just-out-of-the-washer-do-squats-before-wearing jeans are a little big on me now- Or use to be, before the dreaded candy corn....
Aggghhh, and I was actually doing better. I had lost a few pounds, as of last week it was 5. I mean my just-out-of-the-washer-do-squats-before-wearing jeans are a little big on me now- Or use to be, before the dreaded candy corn....
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
been busy
Whew, I've been busy. I feel like I always say that... but it's true. Nick and I are so busy, it seems like we always have something going on! It's a busy life, but we love it!
I have been going to a girl's Bible study in Nashville on Monday nights. We are doing Beth Moore's study "Stepping Up". It's pretty awesome. It's based on the Psalms of Ascent, which to be honest, until three weeks ago, I never knew exsisted. It's been a great study and I've had fun bonding with Casey and Leah on our 40 minute car rides!
I have been doing a little home improvement work too. Below are some picture.
This first picture is the new iron piece I hung on the fireplace. I really like it; think it adds a nice touch.
This is a little towel holder I hung in the kitchen. I got it at the last Ikea trip, but just finally got it painted and hung. This is replacing the paper towel holder by the sink. I'm trying to be more green, just one little change at a time.
This last picture is the new words I put on the wall today. I have been wanting to put this saying on the wall above the front door since I got my cricut, but wanted it in brown and wasn't really happy with any of my fonts. Casey let me borrow this font and I love it.
I have one more project that will hopefully be finished tomorrow. I am replacing the door between the kitchen and the laundry room with a flat door that I have primed, painted (THREE COATS!) and painted a chalkboard with chalk board paint. It's all ready to go, but tonight Robert and I were cutting the trim (which is RED!) and I ended up needing another piece. So, I'll have to wait till tomorrow to finish. I'll stop at Lowe's on my way home and get another piece of trim and more red paint (I used the very LAST drop today!). I have to paint the trim four times and then we'll be ready to go. Hopefully it can be done tomorrow night.... I'll post pictures. It's gonna be so cute!!!
One more thing. Any of you who have old nasty, out of style, don't ware any more coats- Please give them to me. They can be anything from kids to adults, light jackets to rain jackets to heavy winter coats. My little brother is involved in a project to gather coats and sell them to underpriveldged people for super cheap (we are talking $1 or so). It's a great cause and it's not a handout. The money raised will be donated to a local homeless shelter or food bank. Let me know if you have some old coats! Thanks!!!
I have been going to a girl's Bible study in Nashville on Monday nights. We are doing Beth Moore's study "Stepping Up". It's pretty awesome. It's based on the Psalms of Ascent, which to be honest, until three weeks ago, I never knew exsisted. It's been a great study and I've had fun bonding with Casey and Leah on our 40 minute car rides!
I have been doing a little home improvement work too. Below are some picture.
This first picture is the new iron piece I hung on the fireplace. I really like it; think it adds a nice touch.
This is a little towel holder I hung in the kitchen. I got it at the last Ikea trip, but just finally got it painted and hung. This is replacing the paper towel holder by the sink. I'm trying to be more green, just one little change at a time.
This last picture is the new words I put on the wall today. I have been wanting to put this saying on the wall above the front door since I got my cricut, but wanted it in brown and wasn't really happy with any of my fonts. Casey let me borrow this font and I love it.
I have one more project that will hopefully be finished tomorrow. I am replacing the door between the kitchen and the laundry room with a flat door that I have primed, painted (THREE COATS!) and painted a chalkboard with chalk board paint. It's all ready to go, but tonight Robert and I were cutting the trim (which is RED!) and I ended up needing another piece. So, I'll have to wait till tomorrow to finish. I'll stop at Lowe's on my way home and get another piece of trim and more red paint (I used the very LAST drop today!). I have to paint the trim four times and then we'll be ready to go. Hopefully it can be done tomorrow night.... I'll post pictures. It's gonna be so cute!!!
One more thing. Any of you who have old nasty, out of style, don't ware any more coats- Please give them to me. They can be anything from kids to adults, light jackets to rain jackets to heavy winter coats. My little brother is involved in a project to gather coats and sell them to underpriveldged people for super cheap (we are talking $1 or so). It's a great cause and it's not a handout. The money raised will be donated to a local homeless shelter or food bank. Let me know if you have some old coats! Thanks!!!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
my best friends
One of my best friends Hallie, just had a baby boy last week. He is the cutest little boy, but sorry, Hallie, he doesn't look a thing like you! Hallie and I met in college at the TKE house and we ended up having a few classes together. We lost touch after college, but reconnected over a year ago when we found out we were both in Middle TN. We have since become best friends, she truly is one of my bestest friends and I love her to pieces. It's been exciting to watch her get married and start a family. Now if she can just get that boy to sleep!
My oldest (not age wise) friend Erin just got engaged! Erin and I have know each other, as we tell people, before we were born. Our mommies were friends and were pregnant at the same time. Erin is 5 days older than I am and we spent almost everyday of our childhood together. Our relationship is a little different since we haven't lived in the same city for over 8 years, but she is still one of my dearest friends. Her fiance is a photographer for the Navy and is in Cuba for 6 months. She went down to visit and he pop the question at a romantic beach somewhere. I'm so excited for her - it's about time. Not to mention he is a great guy and so good to her.
My oldest (not age wise) friend Erin just got engaged! Erin and I have know each other, as we tell people, before we were born. Our mommies were friends and were pregnant at the same time. Erin is 5 days older than I am and we spent almost everyday of our childhood together. Our relationship is a little different since we haven't lived in the same city for over 8 years, but she is still one of my dearest friends. Her fiance is a photographer for the Navy and is in Cuba for 6 months. She went down to visit and he pop the question at a romantic beach somewhere. I'm so excited for her - it's about time. Not to mention he is a great guy and so good to her.
Friday, September 5, 2008
ooops
If you happened to be at Thorton's Gas Station tonight about 6:15 you sure did get a treat!
I got out of my jeep to get gas. I undid my gas gap, inserted my debt card, picked the grade I wanted, you know- all those things you do when you are getting gas. I put the nossle in my car and went to step over the hose so I could get my debt card put back in my wallet. Well, I must have misjudge the step and ended up tripping on the hose and fell into my jeep. It made the LOUDEST noise! Everyone looked over at me just in time to see me falling from the side of my jeep onto the concrete! I banged my knee really hard (not sure if that happened when I hit the car or when I fell to the ground!) I just caught myself on my hands and knees on the ground and quickly jumped up and back into my car, shut the door and tried to gather myself! I was so embarassed I couldn't get back out of the car to stand there and wait for the pump to finish. When it finally shut off, I jumped out and quickly put the pump back and grabbed my receipt- it wasn't until I was back on highway 96 that I realized I had left my gas cap off and my gas door open....
I got out of my jeep to get gas. I undid my gas gap, inserted my debt card, picked the grade I wanted, you know- all those things you do when you are getting gas. I put the nossle in my car and went to step over the hose so I could get my debt card put back in my wallet. Well, I must have misjudge the step and ended up tripping on the hose and fell into my jeep. It made the LOUDEST noise! Everyone looked over at me just in time to see me falling from the side of my jeep onto the concrete! I banged my knee really hard (not sure if that happened when I hit the car or when I fell to the ground!) I just caught myself on my hands and knees on the ground and quickly jumped up and back into my car, shut the door and tried to gather myself! I was so embarassed I couldn't get back out of the car to stand there and wait for the pump to finish. When it finally shut off, I jumped out and quickly put the pump back and grabbed my receipt- it wasn't until I was back on highway 96 that I realized I had left my gas cap off and my gas door open....
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
wal-mart trash bags
I went out on a limb and bought the Wal-Mart brand trash bags a few weeks ago. I will never do that again! I have had one rip when taking the trash out and one just come all apart when trying to put it around the lid of the trash can- and this is just in the last week! Next time, I'll spend the extra $1.50 and get the good stuff!
adventures in parenthood
So, we survived the weekend as parents and it really wasn't bad at all! Being a parent isn't that tough, kinda tiring, but fun!
Hannah is so stinkin' cute. She is just the sweetest and well behaved girl every. Although she is into asking Why? For instance:
H: Who is that girl?
ML: That is my sister.
H: Why?
ML: Well, we have the same parents.
H: Why?
ML: Because our mommy and daddy had both of us.
H: Why?
ML: I guess they wanted more than just two kids.
H: Why?
ML: Cause they wanted a big family.
H: Why?
ML: So they would have a chance at someone letting them live with them when they get old.
H: Why?
ML: so they won't have to go to a nursing home.
H: Why?
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Joshua (or Wash-you-wah) was an angel as usual. Although he didn't feel too good all weekend and just wanted to be held. I didn't mind hold that sweet boy at all! Although, I will say, a bottle at 5 am comes early to those who aren't used to see that side of 7 am.
The funniest thing of the entire weekend was at dinner on Sunday night. Robert had just gotten back from hunting and we were all eating at the table. Robert was telling Nick a story when Hannah spoke up and said "Mr. Robert, you shouldn't talk with your mouth full." It was all we could do not to laugh out loud at her!
We were so glad to be able to have the kids for the weekend and give us a taste of parenthood. We are looking forward to parenthood one day, but as for now, I like sleeping late, taking naps, doing my own thing, and talking with my mouth full!
Hannah is so stinkin' cute. She is just the sweetest and well behaved girl every. Although she is into asking Why? For instance:
H: Who is that girl?
ML: That is my sister.
H: Why?
ML: Well, we have the same parents.
H: Why?
ML: Because our mommy and daddy had both of us.
H: Why?
ML: I guess they wanted more than just two kids.
H: Why?
ML: Cause they wanted a big family.
H: Why?
ML: So they would have a chance at someone letting them live with them when they get old.
H: Why?
ML: so they won't have to go to a nursing home.
H: Why?
....................................................
Joshua (or Wash-you-wah) was an angel as usual. Although he didn't feel too good all weekend and just wanted to be held. I didn't mind hold that sweet boy at all! Although, I will say, a bottle at 5 am comes early to those who aren't used to see that side of 7 am.
The funniest thing of the entire weekend was at dinner on Sunday night. Robert had just gotten back from hunting and we were all eating at the table. Robert was telling Nick a story when Hannah spoke up and said "Mr. Robert, you shouldn't talk with your mouth full." It was all we could do not to laugh out loud at her!
We were so glad to be able to have the kids for the weekend and give us a taste of parenthood. We are looking forward to parenthood one day, but as for now, I like sleeping late, taking naps, doing my own thing, and talking with my mouth full!
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