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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
20 Questions - Christmas Style
I'm really getting in the mood for Christmas. Maybe it's just that I'm in the mood for Christmas break. Either way, Amanda had this little Christmas survey on her blog and I thought it would be a fun thing to put on my own. Now you'll know what makes me happy at Christmas time.
1. Eggnog or hot chocolate? Hot Chocolate!! Made better with cool whip and chocolate syrup on the top.
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just set them under the tree? When I was a little girl, he just sat them under the tree. Now he only puts stuff in my stocking.
3. Colored lights or white? Only white.
4.Do you hang mistletoe? No.
5. When do you decorate for Christmas? After Thanksgiving. I'd love to say I decorate the day after Thanksgiving but seeing as how I just got the tree up two days ago and we still don't have our outside decorations up, that would be a complete lie.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish, excluding dessert? It's not really a dish served only at the holidays but- mashed potatoes.
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child? Spending every Christmas Eve at my Granny's house.
8. When and how, did you learn the truth about Santa? I can't remember. I was pretty young though.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? White lights, special ornaments that we've gotten over the years, and some random balls. This year I even added a red sheer ribbon around it. It just adds a special touch.
11. Snow. Love it or hate it? Love it!! Especially when it causes us to have a snow day!
12. Can you ice skate? I've been once and that was when I was in high school. I think I was down on the ice more than I was skating. I'd love to try again though.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My princess ring (that's the type of ring) from my Aunt Susan. I got it in high school and have worn it ever since.
14. What is the most important thing about the holidays to you? Spending time with family and helping others.
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? All of them are so delicious I can't choose a favorite.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Christmas Eve at my Granny's house
17. What tops your tree? A clear star with white lights
18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Giving
19. What is your favorite Christmas song? Carol of the Bells
20. Candy canes. Yuck or yum? Yummy
I tag anyone who reads this to put this on their blog.
1. Eggnog or hot chocolate? Hot Chocolate!! Made better with cool whip and chocolate syrup on the top.
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just set them under the tree? When I was a little girl, he just sat them under the tree. Now he only puts stuff in my stocking.
3. Colored lights or white? Only white.
4.Do you hang mistletoe? No.
5. When do you decorate for Christmas? After Thanksgiving. I'd love to say I decorate the day after Thanksgiving but seeing as how I just got the tree up two days ago and we still don't have our outside decorations up, that would be a complete lie.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish, excluding dessert? It's not really a dish served only at the holidays but- mashed potatoes.
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child? Spending every Christmas Eve at my Granny's house.
8. When and how, did you learn the truth about Santa? I can't remember. I was pretty young though.
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? White lights, special ornaments that we've gotten over the years, and some random balls. This year I even added a red sheer ribbon around it. It just adds a special touch.
11. Snow. Love it or hate it? Love it!! Especially when it causes us to have a snow day!
12. Can you ice skate? I've been once and that was when I was in high school. I think I was down on the ice more than I was skating. I'd love to try again though.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? My princess ring (that's the type of ring) from my Aunt Susan. I got it in high school and have worn it ever since.
14. What is the most important thing about the holidays to you? Spending time with family and helping others.
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? All of them are so delicious I can't choose a favorite.
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Christmas Eve at my Granny's house
17. What tops your tree? A clear star with white lights
18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Giving
19. What is your favorite Christmas song? Carol of the Bells
20. Candy canes. Yuck or yum? Yummy
I tag anyone who reads this to put this on their blog.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Christmas Picture Bloopers
Last night, our friends Erika and Courtney came over to take our pictures for our Christmas Card.
Before they got here, I had already figured out that my hopes for a picture of the two dogs sitting in front of the Christmas tree wasn't going to happen. Have you ever tried to get two dogs sit in front of a Christmas tree and look at you?!
After all was said and done, we did end up with some great pictures for our card. You can expect your's soon! I won't share our "official" pictures with you yet but here are some blooper shots. Enjoy!
Everybody is SO not ready for this picture!
Jacob says "What? You mean I CAN'T be in this picture? That is NOT fair!"
Jacob says "I left the animal shelter for THIS?"
Patsy demanding that her stuffed Beagle be in the picture with her.
We all hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Before they got here, I had already figured out that my hopes for a picture of the two dogs sitting in front of the Christmas tree wasn't going to happen. Have you ever tried to get two dogs sit in front of a Christmas tree and look at you?!
After all was said and done, we did end up with some great pictures for our card. You can expect your's soon! I won't share our "official" pictures with you yet but here are some blooper shots. Enjoy!
Everybody is SO not ready for this picture!
Jacob says "What? You mean I CAN'T be in this picture? That is NOT fair!"
Jacob says "I left the animal shelter for THIS?"
Patsy demanding that her stuffed Beagle be in the picture with her.
We all hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Long Overdue Post
I can't believe I haven't posted since July!! So much has happened since then.
Here is just a short listing of things that have happened:
*I finished graduate school! I'm now a Master of Science with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy. I am definitely enjoying my weekends that are not spent writing papers. I'm so proud that I finished and stuck with it even when I thought I couldn't write another paper.
*I took on a new position at school. I am now a 1st & 2nd grade Multiage teacher. This means that some of my students are 1st graders and some are 2nd graders. I basically teach two curriculums at one time. It requires a lot of differentiation and planning. I love it though! I have an awesome class!
*Our little family is still enjoying our own home. I'm still working on decorating but we have actually unpacked everything and even gotten rid of a ton of stuff. You would not believe how much stuff we had that we just didn't need!
*We are excited about the upcoming Holidays. We both love this time of year! I can't wait to get out all of the Christmas decorations, listen to Christmas music, and spend lots of time with family and friends.
*I saved the best for last! The biggest news in our family is that Mary and Charles got married!! They finally tied the knot last Saturday, November 21st. It was a wonderful day filled with lots of love. They are a wonderful couple and we are so happy for them. I can finally call Charles my brother-in-law and Mary "Mrs. Wise". Here are some pictures from their beautiful wedding day.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'll do my best to update more.
Here is just a short listing of things that have happened:
*I finished graduate school! I'm now a Master of Science with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy. I am definitely enjoying my weekends that are not spent writing papers. I'm so proud that I finished and stuck with it even when I thought I couldn't write another paper.
*I took on a new position at school. I am now a 1st & 2nd grade Multiage teacher. This means that some of my students are 1st graders and some are 2nd graders. I basically teach two curriculums at one time. It requires a lot of differentiation and planning. I love it though! I have an awesome class!
*Our little family is still enjoying our own home. I'm still working on decorating but we have actually unpacked everything and even gotten rid of a ton of stuff. You would not believe how much stuff we had that we just didn't need!
*We are excited about the upcoming Holidays. We both love this time of year! I can't wait to get out all of the Christmas decorations, listen to Christmas music, and spend lots of time with family and friends.
*I saved the best for last! The biggest news in our family is that Mary and Charles got married!! They finally tied the knot last Saturday, November 21st. It was a wonderful day filled with lots of love. They are a wonderful couple and we are so happy for them. I can finally call Charles my brother-in-law and Mary "Mrs. Wise". Here are some pictures from their beautiful wedding day.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'll do my best to update more.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
A Whole Bunch of Randomness
I'm really trying to get back into regular blogging - I promise! I'm really enjoying my summer and blogging has been the last thing on my mind. As you may know, Mat and I don't live the most glamorous of lives (which is fine) but I never have much to blog about. Well, today is different! I have a lot to say. Ha ha
First, I don't remember how I got to this blog exactly but please go check it out - Ward 57.
It is a blog created by Liz (who I don't really know but would love to meet) after her husband Dave was injured when he stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan. It tells how he is recovering at Walter Reed (in DC) and how they are doing. When I found this blog today, I sat down for like an hour and couldn't stop reading. Liz and Dave have only been married a year and are now dealing with this. I can't imagine what they are going through and its all because Dave was fighting for OUR freedom. So, show them that you care. Stop by their blog, leave a comment, and remember that there are many other soldiers out there like Dave who need our thoughts, prayers, and thanks.
Now switching directions completely, you have to try this! Go right now, make a bag of popcorn, put it in a ziploc bag, cover it with cinnamon and sugar, and shake it up really good. It is complete awesomeness in a bag! Yeah I think I just made up the word awesomeness. I'm sure that you've probably all made this before but I just did for the first time today. How did I ever live without it?!
Next, I love reading the blog, Jenna's Journey. She hosts "I Don't Wednesdays" in which you list things that you don't do (duh). So, I thought today I would join in on the fun.
*I don't know how I ever lived without cinnamon sugar popcorn. Ha ha.
*I don't have children unless you count my two spoiled rotten dogs.
*I don't like asparagus. My husband and I have this in common.
*I don't eat seafood. When I was a little girl I remember my mom giving me popcorn shrimp and fish sticks but I now hate all seafood. If it swims I just don't want to eat it.
*I don't like snakes, spiders, or bugs.
*I don't drink coffee. I LOVE some of the Frappucinos from Starbucks (Java Chip is my fav) but I don't drink "real" coffee.
*I don't know what I would do without my summers off. Even though I teach summer school, I love my summers!! How do people work at jobs when they have to work during the summer? Ha ha.
Well, I hope you enjoyed "I Don't Wednesday".
First, I don't remember how I got to this blog exactly but please go check it out - Ward 57.
It is a blog created by Liz (who I don't really know but would love to meet) after her husband Dave was injured when he stepped on a land mine in Afghanistan. It tells how he is recovering at Walter Reed (in DC) and how they are doing. When I found this blog today, I sat down for like an hour and couldn't stop reading. Liz and Dave have only been married a year and are now dealing with this. I can't imagine what they are going through and its all because Dave was fighting for OUR freedom. So, show them that you care. Stop by their blog, leave a comment, and remember that there are many other soldiers out there like Dave who need our thoughts, prayers, and thanks.
Now switching directions completely, you have to try this! Go right now, make a bag of popcorn, put it in a ziploc bag, cover it with cinnamon and sugar, and shake it up really good. It is complete awesomeness in a bag! Yeah I think I just made up the word awesomeness. I'm sure that you've probably all made this before but I just did for the first time today. How did I ever live without it?!
Next, I love reading the blog, Jenna's Journey. She hosts "I Don't Wednesdays" in which you list things that you don't do (duh). So, I thought today I would join in on the fun.
*I don't know how I ever lived without cinnamon sugar popcorn. Ha ha.
*I don't have children unless you count my two spoiled rotten dogs.
*I don't like asparagus. My husband and I have this in common.
*I don't eat seafood. When I was a little girl I remember my mom giving me popcorn shrimp and fish sticks but I now hate all seafood. If it swims I just don't want to eat it.
*I don't like snakes, spiders, or bugs.
*I don't drink coffee. I LOVE some of the Frappucinos from Starbucks (Java Chip is my fav) but I don't drink "real" coffee.
*I don't know what I would do without my summers off. Even though I teach summer school, I love my summers!! How do people work at jobs when they have to work during the summer? Ha ha.
Well, I hope you enjoyed "I Don't Wednesday".
Thanks for stopping by and come back soon!
P.S.- How many people have known that "Little" on my blog header is mispelled?! I've had it up for months and I just now realized it. I guess I have to tell Faith (the lady that created my blog design) to fix it because I surely don't know how.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Happy Anniversary to Us!
Mat and I are celebrating our 4th Anniversary today. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by and how much our lives have changed in just 4 years.
Going into our Reception - July 16, 2005
Cutting the Cake - July 16, 2005 
I think this one was the Summer of 2008.
February 2009
Here are some pictures of us. Unfortunately I don't have any of our official wedding portraits on my computer. At least you get an idea of what we looked like on that day.
Our Engagement Picture - 2005
Going into our Reception - July 16, 2005 Cutting the Cake - July 16, 2005 I think this was 2006.
I think this one was the Summer of 2008. February 2009Sunday, May 31, 2009
ABCs of Me
I saw this on Faith's blog and wanted to do it since I haven't posted in over a month.
A - Age: 25
B - Bed size: Queen
C - Chore you hate: Cleaning bathrooms
D - Dog's name: Patsy and Jacob
E - Essential start your day item: Food
F - Favorite color: Pink
G - Gold or Silver or Platinum: Silver
H - Height: 4'11"
I - Instruments you play: Flute and Piano (but that was back in High School)
J - Job title: 1st Grade Teacher; Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
K - Kid(s): None yet
L - Living arrangements: Me, my husband, Patsy, and Jacob
M - Mom's name: Jennie (Mom) and Julie (StepMom)
N - Nicknames: Jess, Jessie, Mrs. Carl (one of my sweet students' name for me)
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: When I had my appendix removed in 9th grade.
P - Pet Peeve: Slow drivers.
Q - Quote from a movie: "I just did my nails." (Remember the Titans) -- Erika says that is so me!
R - Right handed or left handed: Right
S - Siblings: 2 brothers and 2 sisters
T - Time you wake up: 6:15am
U- Underwear: Yes - that's all you need to know
V - Vegetable you dislike: Asparagus
W - Ways you run late: Pushing the snooze button one too many times; Switching outfits
X - X-rays you've had: wrist, teeth, arm
Y - Yummy food you make: Baked Ziti; Roast I make in the crock-pot; Robert E. Lee cake
Z - Zoo favorite: Zebras and Giraffes and Polar Bears (Okay, I like animals).
Well there you go, the ABCs of Me.
There isn't a lot going on to blog about in our little happy family. We have been doing lots of stuff around the house, I've been busy with graduate school and work, and the dogs have been doing what they do best (sleep). We have a busy few weeks coming up and then I'll be on summer vacation (YAY!).
Hope you all are doing well!
A - Age: 25
B - Bed size: Queen
C - Chore you hate: Cleaning bathrooms
D - Dog's name: Patsy and Jacob
E - Essential start your day item: Food
F - Favorite color: Pink
G - Gold or Silver or Platinum: Silver
H - Height: 4'11"
I - Instruments you play: Flute and Piano (but that was back in High School)
J - Job title: 1st Grade Teacher; Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
K - Kid(s): None yet
L - Living arrangements: Me, my husband, Patsy, and Jacob
M - Mom's name: Jennie (Mom) and Julie (StepMom)
N - Nicknames: Jess, Jessie, Mrs. Carl (one of my sweet students' name for me)
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: When I had my appendix removed in 9th grade.
P - Pet Peeve: Slow drivers.
Q - Quote from a movie: "I just did my nails." (Remember the Titans) -- Erika says that is so me!
R - Right handed or left handed: Right
S - Siblings: 2 brothers and 2 sisters
T - Time you wake up: 6:15am
U- Underwear: Yes - that's all you need to know
V - Vegetable you dislike: Asparagus
W - Ways you run late: Pushing the snooze button one too many times; Switching outfits
X - X-rays you've had: wrist, teeth, arm
Y - Yummy food you make: Baked Ziti; Roast I make in the crock-pot; Robert E. Lee cake
Z - Zoo favorite: Zebras and Giraffes and Polar Bears (Okay, I like animals).
Well there you go, the ABCs of Me.
There isn't a lot going on to blog about in our little happy family. We have been doing lots of stuff around the house, I've been busy with graduate school and work, and the dogs have been doing what they do best (sleep). We have a busy few weeks coming up and then I'll be on summer vacation (YAY!).
Hope you all are doing well!
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