Well, this being my last week home before I take off for Missouri has started off with a....not really sure how to put it? So,I'll just tell you...I was up most of the night sick!! There is nothing worse then throwing up. I have a list a mile long that is still...well, very long. However, I am doing all the easy things that doesn't take to much out of me. (Especially, since I can only keep water down, and even that has been a chore) But alas! I will prevail!! haha...
Last night we had a family photo shoot...That was interesting and fun! As soon as I get them I will post them. We had it here at the house and we did it in front of the Christmas tree. I'm sure they turned out just fine. We even did some with the puppies...gosh! they are so cute!! Our very good friend Nicole Blair took our pictures.
What else...all my shopping is done and the gifts are wrapped! Yippee!! Now for the projects that I was going to finish today but am sitting here praying I don't...well you know....
Dad and Mom are off shopping...I wonder what they are going to get me? I didn't give them a list..hmmm....
Anyway, other then that it is finally FREEZING here! The temperature for today was
2. Yup, just 2. They say it is suppposed to warm up the rest of the week. (low 40's) Will see, as long as it doesn't melt our snow!! Then it most certianly can warm up.
Oh, I know!! This saturday is the Nutcracker!! I can't wait!! It has been along time since I have seen the ballet. Tis the season!!
Hope all your holiday fun is well under way!!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
2 Weeks and counting....
I can't believe today is December 1st. This year has flown by for me!! Now, the pressures on to get everything I need to get done for Christmas;done! I will be leaving for Missouri on the 15th! I can't wait..I'll be spending a week with the Shaver family...so that means that the quilts that I have started, the pasta that needs to be made, the cookies, wrapping gifts....(the list is endless) All needs to be done before I leave! Haha...I thrive on pressure!! I will be flying this time,too...No more driving long distances the rest of the year! (See, I don't get back till the 23rd....I cut it close to Christmas!I did it on purpose)
I am also planning on a couple field trips.Haha...that sounds funny...I am going to see the Moscow Ballet preform the Nutcracker. I haven't seen it in years so I'm really looking forward to going. Plus, Ted and I are going to see Godspell. 2 plays in one month...its so exciting!!
What else...I am hoping it will snow again. All our snow is gone and nothing but mud is ruling our outside!! It is so yucky! At least with Spring you can count on the flowers coming up, but in the winter....sigh....
I am tired of Christmas music already! I know...Mrs,Elliott started listening to it really early this year, and now I don't want to hear it.. Maybe I'll go on a fast from it...and then I will want too...(( =
We don't even have our Christmas tree up, yet..shocking I know...It is unusually late this year, and my mom said she isn't ready...what's up with that!! Actually, where we put it is close to the puppy area, so we kind of want to wait till there out of here! But the fake one isn't even up yet....sigh...we are slackers this year! Wait a minute...I did set up my nativity set. I love looking at it. Autum got it for me...I'll have to take a picture and post it....Also, my ornament tree is up....I'll take a picture of that too so you know what I'm talking about....
Oh, lets not forget the family newsletter....yeah! no, its not even close to being done....but soon...I'm thinking it will be an after Christmas mailing...MAYBE...It is one the 2 week list....So cheer me on as I take on the projects!!
Here I go!!!
I am also planning on a couple field trips.Haha...that sounds funny...I am going to see the Moscow Ballet preform the Nutcracker. I haven't seen it in years so I'm really looking forward to going. Plus, Ted and I are going to see Godspell. 2 plays in one month...its so exciting!!
What else...I am hoping it will snow again. All our snow is gone and nothing but mud is ruling our outside!! It is so yucky! At least with Spring you can count on the flowers coming up, but in the winter....sigh....
I am tired of Christmas music already! I know...Mrs,Elliott started listening to it really early this year, and now I don't want to hear it.. Maybe I'll go on a fast from it...and then I will want too...(( =
We don't even have our Christmas tree up, yet..shocking I know...It is unusually late this year, and my mom said she isn't ready...what's up with that!! Actually, where we put it is close to the puppy area, so we kind of want to wait till there out of here! But the fake one isn't even up yet....sigh...we are slackers this year! Wait a minute...I did set up my nativity set. I love looking at it. Autum got it for me...I'll have to take a picture and post it....Also, my ornament tree is up....I'll take a picture of that too so you know what I'm talking about....
Oh, lets not forget the family newsletter....yeah! no, its not even close to being done....but soon...I'm thinking it will be an after Christmas mailing...MAYBE...It is one the 2 week list....So cheer me on as I take on the projects!!
Here I go!!!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Hello Everyone,
I know it has been a long time since I have written last...I do realize this, but there isn't to much to tell.
The puppies are doing fine and in a couple of weeks they'll be in new homes...hopefully! They are truly..ahem....adorable!! As you can see by the pictures. If you want to buy one they'll be ready by December 15!! It's first come first serve!!
I love this time of year when its time of old traditions and someone tries to introduce a new one....(which usually flops..)
The one I really enjoy is the Christmas ornament tradition. For 25 years my grandma has been giving each grandchild a Christmas ornament...(Ok, so only 2 of us our 25...)As you can see in the pictures it is something we all enjoy...Each grandchild has enough ornaments for there own tree!!(plus, some)All of us enjoy this time because we know my Grandma has searched for that special ornament for each of her 10 grandkids!
Thanksgiving we had at our house this year, and even though the turkey wasn't done yet when it was time to eat....yes, you read write...the dumb bird took...well, we cut away the cooked meat and let the rest of the bird cook. All the food was scrumptuos!! As usual most of my family eat way to much, but they don't seem to mind...We bleive that elastic is our friend; it grows with you!! Haha!!
Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and my family and I have been thinking about all of you!!
Love Ya!
I know it has been a long time since I have written last...I do realize this, but there isn't to much to tell.
The puppies are doing fine and in a couple of weeks they'll be in new homes...hopefully! They are truly..ahem....adorable!! As you can see by the pictures. If you want to buy one they'll be ready by December 15!! It's first come first serve!!
I love this time of year when its time of old traditions and someone tries to introduce a new one....(which usually flops..)
The one I really enjoy is the Christmas ornament tradition. For 25 years my grandma has been giving each grandchild a Christmas ornament...(Ok, so only 2 of us our 25...)As you can see in the pictures it is something we all enjoy...Each grandchild has enough ornaments for there own tree!!(plus, some)All of us enjoy this time because we know my Grandma has searched for that special ornament for each of her 10 grandkids!
Thanksgiving we had at our house this year, and even though the turkey wasn't done yet when it was time to eat....yes, you read write...the dumb bird took...well, we cut away the cooked meat and let the rest of the bird cook. All the food was scrumptuos!! As usual most of my family eat way to much, but they don't seem to mind...We bleive that elastic is our friend; it grows with you!! Haha!!
Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and my family and I have been thinking about all of you!!
Love Ya!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
ELS Class done...and a new job....
Ok I usual don't brag....but I have too!! I aced my ELS course!! On my sheet thingy I got all excellence!! I am so happy I didn't think I did that well...So..what am I going to do with my certificate? I am going to put it in my folder with my other certificates....For real!
Alright, truth be told I am in the process of seeing if I can get my Italian citizenship so that I can get a EU passport...it is going to take me awhile to dig up all the paper work and get it organized...I'll keep you updated on that...when I get info...
As for a new job..I am once again picking up my "nanny" hat. Seems to be the thing for me. I am going to be watching 2 cute kids a boy and a girl...whenever they need me. The little boy is 4 1/2 and the little girl is 2 1/2.
I do plan on being home for awhile..(I'll be traveling still just within the US) I need to save up money before I move abroad!
That's it for now..not to much going on....
Alright, truth be told I am in the process of seeing if I can get my Italian citizenship so that I can get a EU passport...it is going to take me awhile to dig up all the paper work and get it organized...I'll keep you updated on that...when I get info...
As for a new job..I am once again picking up my "nanny" hat. Seems to be the thing for me. I am going to be watching 2 cute kids a boy and a girl...whenever they need me. The little boy is 4 1/2 and the little girl is 2 1/2.
I do plan on being home for awhile..(I'll be traveling still just within the US) I need to save up money before I move abroad!
That's it for now..not to much going on....
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Puppies, Jet Lag, and more...
Well, this is my last weekend of classes!! YAHOO!!! Doing 10hr classes on the weekends is no fun at all...sure the classes are fun and I've enjoyed getting to know my classmates, but....ITS THE WEEKEND!!!Saturday morning I have to give a lesson before the class...I am extremely nervous! Sigh...I'll get through it...maybe.
I also had my first interview this week...nothing came of it yet...I have to wait till next week. It is for a bank in Oneida. Will see...
Mom and Dad got home early Monday morning..They had a super time in Sicily and Italy...in fact they made me jealous. The pictures are lovely and there stories are so funny...Picture my dad trying to communicate with Italians...that in itself makes me chuckle...but the Gypsy story has to be the best....so you'll just have to ask him! No, doubt it will be in the family newsletter; which is in the making as we speak! I am glad they had a wonderful time, and am especially happy they made it home in one piece..(( = It was their first international trip. Now they are feeling the wonderful affects of jet lag. My mom has taken to getting up at 4am and then napping around 4pm...she still has to get my dad up at 10:30pm...Dad is doing much better...maybe its because he is on the night shift....I don't know...but he doesn't seem to have to much of a problem...(( = It shouldn't last to much longer...Daylight savings time is coming..haha..then we will all have to adjust!
Yes, the wretched little puppies have arrived...Freckles somehow managed to carry 10 puppies full term..all would have been healthy, BUT...I got annoyed with her at 2am when she wouldn't stop whining...assuming she had to go to the bathroom I put her out...and went to bed...and fell asleep...she came in around 5:30a.m. and by 7:30 when we went outside to look for any puppies....2 of them had frozen to death...Yes, I am a puppy murder...if Autum could have killed me with her looks I would be dead right now!! Autum was crying..it was sad...but we still have 8 healthy,whinny, rats!! I am sad...but..oh,I don't know...we have 8...My family is complaining about that many..but then they'll say "we could have had 10"....Oh, their complaining because they aren't sure we can sell that many...good grief! I am sure in a few weeks they will be very cute, but for now...they look like white and tan spotted rats...
Well, I think thats it for now...
I also had my first interview this week...nothing came of it yet...I have to wait till next week. It is for a bank in Oneida. Will see...
Mom and Dad got home early Monday morning..They had a super time in Sicily and Italy...in fact they made me jealous. The pictures are lovely and there stories are so funny...Picture my dad trying to communicate with Italians...that in itself makes me chuckle...but the Gypsy story has to be the best....so you'll just have to ask him! No, doubt it will be in the family newsletter; which is in the making as we speak! I am glad they had a wonderful time, and am especially happy they made it home in one piece..(( = It was their first international trip. Now they are feeling the wonderful affects of jet lag. My mom has taken to getting up at 4am and then napping around 4pm...she still has to get my dad up at 10:30pm...Dad is doing much better...maybe its because he is on the night shift....I don't know...but he doesn't seem to have to much of a problem...(( = It shouldn't last to much longer...Daylight savings time is coming..haha..then we will all have to adjust!
Yes, the wretched little puppies have arrived...Freckles somehow managed to carry 10 puppies full term..all would have been healthy, BUT...I got annoyed with her at 2am when she wouldn't stop whining...assuming she had to go to the bathroom I put her out...and went to bed...and fell asleep...she came in around 5:30a.m. and by 7:30 when we went outside to look for any puppies....2 of them had frozen to death...Yes, I am a puppy murder...if Autum could have killed me with her looks I would be dead right now!! Autum was crying..it was sad...but we still have 8 healthy,whinny, rats!! I am sad...but..oh,I don't know...we have 8...My family is complaining about that many..but then they'll say "we could have had 10"....Oh, their complaining because they aren't sure we can sell that many...good grief! I am sure in a few weeks they will be very cute, but for now...they look like white and tan spotted rats...
Well, I think thats it for now...
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