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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Easter Deviled Eggs - Pinterest #3
Here I am again at the end of the month with my Pinterest experiment. Today is Easter Sunday so I made deviled eggs with all our dyed Easter eggs. But, I made them special by following the instructions for these Easter Eggs. They turned out great! It was a little more work, but I think it was worth it. What do you think?
Saturday, January 5, 2013
A New Year
Hello and welcome to 2013!! It's a New Year! What will this year bring? No one knows for sure!
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? I don't usually like to because I almost always fail, but sometimes I think of a few things. Last year I made some resolutions and I didn't do a very good job at keeping them. This year, rather than specific resolutions, I'm just going to try to do two things. Ready? 1) Eat less and 2) Spend less. They are pretty simple and straightforward and I'm really going to try. Oh, and I want to exercise more...but I know I won't be consistent with that so I won' even list it!
As far as themes for my blog this year - I have none! It was tough to keep up last year and I didn't always get my posts done on time (as you know if you're a regular follower). But, I did finish the year with 4 posts each month according to my themes. This year I'm just going to post things as they come to me. That might mean fewer posts, but I'll still be here and I'll try to find entertaining things to share as often as I can.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year!
Do you make New Year's Resolutions? I don't usually like to because I almost always fail, but sometimes I think of a few things. Last year I made some resolutions and I didn't do a very good job at keeping them. This year, rather than specific resolutions, I'm just going to try to do two things. Ready? 1) Eat less and 2) Spend less. They are pretty simple and straightforward and I'm really going to try. Oh, and I want to exercise more...but I know I won't be consistent with that so I won' even list it!
As far as themes for my blog this year - I have none! It was tough to keep up last year and I didn't always get my posts done on time (as you know if you're a regular follower). But, I did finish the year with 4 posts each month according to my themes. This year I'm just going to post things as they come to me. That might mean fewer posts, but I'll still be here and I'll try to find entertaining things to share as often as I can.
I wish you all a very Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 27, 2012
December 25 - A Day In My Life
Christmas!! My favorite holiday and my last blog entry for the year. I thought it would be fitting to finish with Christmas since I love it so much. And, doing the ADIML blogs are my favorites...so here you have it. We had a wonderful Christmas day - my parents came over to open presents at our house and then we ate cinnamon rolls. Later in the day, we went to my parents house and had a wonderful Christmas dinner. It was a fun day and a great way to end my 2012 blog posts. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and look forward to a Happy New Year!
Who knows what 2013 will hold!!!
I didn't get any pictures of myself...maybe I can get some from my mom's camera. It was a great day and we are truly blessed! I wish we could have celebrated with our family and friends around the world, but I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. See you next year!
Who knows what 2013 will hold!!!
When I was little I would wake up VERY early, but now I appreciate sleeping in a bit!
We opened presents around 9:30!
The cinnamon rolls before the oven.
Our tree with all the presents - remember, we were only 4 people!!!
Our stockings were hung by the chimney with care, and Santa filled them!
Bill's not sure he likes his present.
Just kidding...he loves it!
(He just wasn't ready for the last picture.)
Mom also loves her new lotion.
Bill opening one of the big ones!
Dad got a new knife...good thing since he's always losing it!
The mess after all the opening.
The cinnamon rolls after the oven (and after we ate some!).
Gadget is tired out from all the activity.
My contribution to Christmas Dinner - Cheesy Potato Casserole.
Mom making sweet potatoes.
Delicious ham and potatoes in the oven...it doesn't get any better than this!
The table without the food...
...the table with the food!
Gadget also got a special Christmas dog biscuit.
After dinner resting!
And we watched the Grinch.
Taking pictures of our pies.
Our pies (we had another one in the fridge).
Four pies for four people!
My choice - German Chocolate Pie with Cool Whip!
Our tree at the end of the day.
We had a wonderful Christmas!
I didn't get any pictures of myself...maybe I can get some from my mom's camera. It was a great day and we are truly blessed! I wish we could have celebrated with our family and friends around the world, but I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. See you next year!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Christmas Lights
This week, we went to several different Christmas light displays around Portland. I decided it was finally time to do some Christmas-y activities so we did them all this week! We started at the Winter Wonderland lights display at the Portland International Raceway. We got to drive on the racetrack and look at all the lights set up all around. It was fun! Next, we went to the Oregon Zoo to see the Zoolights. We rode the train around and saw the animal lights and then walked around and saw some more. It was very cool! Lastly, we went down to the river and watched the Christmas Ship Parade. People decorated their boats and then paraded up and down the river. It was smaller than I expected, but cool. I hope you enjoy a few clips from the Christmas lights we enjoyed...and hopefully it helps put you in the Christmas spirit! (Sorry for the blurry video - my camera doesn't do very well at night and some of the lights were hard to focus on...but you get the idea, so just enjoy it!)
As always, click on the "HD" letters to watch the video on Vimeo's website with better quality.
As always, click on the "HD" letters to watch the video on Vimeo's website with better quality.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
5 Favorite Christmas Things
As we're about to start decorating for Christmas and getting ready to celebrate this exciting season, I thought I'd share a list of a few of my favorite things. Christmas really is my favorite time of year for many reasons - these are just a few. This year I feel like we're having a smaller Christmas because we're still getting settled and we're new here...but it's still exciting. I hope you are all preparing for an equally exciting and joyous Christmas Season!
5 Favorite Christmas Things
1. Christmas Music. I love listening to Christmas music and I love that there are radio stations dedicated to playing it 24/7. However, I have very strict rules about waiting until after Thanksgiving to start! I usually buy a new Christmas CD every year to add to my collection. Christmas music always helps put me in a festive mood!
2. Christmas Cookies. I haven't made any cookies yet this year (some of my baking things are still in boxes), but normally I make many different kinds. I love eating them and I love making them. Spritz are probably the most iconic cookie for me so I look forward to enjoying some later this month! I also like 7-Layer Bars, Moravian Ginger Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, Fudge, Caramel Corn, and everything else!!
3. Christmas Decorations. I LOVE decorating for Christmas. If I could afford it, I would probably have storage rooms full of decorations. But, right now I have 5 bins with all my Christmas stuff in it. I love getting it all out and placing things around the house. I love using my tins for cookies and all the fun serving plates. Last year I got a lot of penguin-themed decorations and kitchen stuff, so I'm excited to use that this year. We also have a really nice tree and tons of fun ornaments. This really is my favorite time of year!
4. Christmas Presents. I am not ashamed to admit that I love presents. It's a special part of Christmas for me because I love giving and receiving gifts. It's fun to pick out presents for others and wrap them up in pretty paper. It's equally fun to open presents from family and see what I got. Presents are just fun for me - the cost of the gift doesn't matter, it's the act of giving that I like! After all, the whole reason for Christmas is that God sent the ultimate gift to us...His son!
5. Christmas Celebrations. I love all the activities that happen at Christmas time. All the events and parties that people plan. The tree-lighting ceremonies that bring people together. Even the Christmas shopping is fun for me. I love going to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and singing Silent Night. I love all the traditions that we have that remind me of my childhood. I just really love Christmas time.
I hope you have a wonderful and blessed season. Merry Christmas!!
5 Favorite Christmas Things
1. Christmas Music. I love listening to Christmas music and I love that there are radio stations dedicated to playing it 24/7. However, I have very strict rules about waiting until after Thanksgiving to start! I usually buy a new Christmas CD every year to add to my collection. Christmas music always helps put me in a festive mood!
2. Christmas Cookies. I haven't made any cookies yet this year (some of my baking things are still in boxes), but normally I make many different kinds. I love eating them and I love making them. Spritz are probably the most iconic cookie for me so I look forward to enjoying some later this month! I also like 7-Layer Bars, Moravian Ginger Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, Fudge, Caramel Corn, and everything else!!
3. Christmas Decorations. I LOVE decorating for Christmas. If I could afford it, I would probably have storage rooms full of decorations. But, right now I have 5 bins with all my Christmas stuff in it. I love getting it all out and placing things around the house. I love using my tins for cookies and all the fun serving plates. Last year I got a lot of penguin-themed decorations and kitchen stuff, so I'm excited to use that this year. We also have a really nice tree and tons of fun ornaments. This really is my favorite time of year!
4. Christmas Presents. I am not ashamed to admit that I love presents. It's a special part of Christmas for me because I love giving and receiving gifts. It's fun to pick out presents for others and wrap them up in pretty paper. It's equally fun to open presents from family and see what I got. Presents are just fun for me - the cost of the gift doesn't matter, it's the act of giving that I like! After all, the whole reason for Christmas is that God sent the ultimate gift to us...His son!
5. Christmas Celebrations. I love all the activities that happen at Christmas time. All the events and parties that people plan. The tree-lighting ceremonies that bring people together. Even the Christmas shopping is fun for me. I love going to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and singing Silent Night. I love all the traditions that we have that remind me of my childhood. I just really love Christmas time.
I hope you have a wonderful and blessed season. Merry Christmas!!
Friday, November 9, 2012
A List of Thanksgiving
As we approach Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of all the things I have to be thankful for (so much). Last year, I posted one thing each day that I was thankful for on facebook. I decided to go back and look at that list today. Not surprising, I'm still thankful for most of those things. So, I thought it would be fun to post the list from last year (that was on facebook) and make any comments about the items if they've changed this year. You could say it's two years worth of thanksgiving! The italics part is from last year and the bold is any comments from this year. Enjoy and I hope you all take time to count your blessings and find something to be thankful for each day!
A List of Thanksgiving 2011 & 2012
Nov 1 - I'm thankful for my Bible Study ladies - such wonderful friends! I miss my Bible Study friends so much but I'm still thankful for the time I was able to spend with them.
Nov 2 - I'm thankful for local holidays that mean I only worked 3 days this week and now I'm done! I really did enjoy November holidays in Panama - but I enjoy NOT working more, so this year is even better!
Nov 3 - I'm thankful for Abby Spencer and the chance to celebrate her birthday with a SURPRISE party. So thankful for a wonderful, sweet friend like Abby. I'm SO thankful for Abby and I love that we all have great memories of her surprise party last year. I hope her birthday this year is just as special!
Nov 4 - I'm thankful for cheap movies in this country which means I can afford to see more movies in theaters...and for friends to go to movies with! Well, I miss the cheap movies. We don't go out as often now, but I'm still thankful for fun times!
Nov 5 - I'm thankful for my Grandma Benson, whose memorial service was today, and all the happy memories I have of her. She will be missed. I miss my Grandma and am still thankful for her life.
Nov 6 - I'm thankful for Crossroads Bible Church and the great friends I've made there. I am so thankful for the church family I had in Panama and I'm hoping to find an equally wonderful one here.
Nov 7 - I'm thankful for the option of online shopping...it's really helpful when I can't find what I'm looking for in this country. Online shopping is still great - and now I can be thankful for shopping in stores like Target too!
Nov 8 - I'm thankful for pumpkins! I love this time of year because of pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, pumpkin ice cream, etc.!! Mmmmm, pumpkin! Yes, I'm still thankful!
Nov 9 - I'm thankful for my mom, who arrived tonight. We're going to have a fun time while she's here...I love my mom! I love my mom!
Nov 10 - I'm thankful for NO homework! While everyone around me has mid-terms, tests, papers, reading, grading, etc...I have none, and I'm happy! This year I'm thankful that Bill is done with school - no more homework! And, I still don't have any so that's good too!
Nov 11 - I'm thankful for the US Military and the 8 years Bill spent in the Marine Corps. Happy Veteran's Day! Still thankful for Veterans.
Nov 12 - I'm thankful for college football...it can be a very entertaining and bonding experience! Very thankful for football and getting to go to a few Oregon games this year!
Nov 13 - I'm thankful for traditions, like watching the Amazing Race on Sunday nights with Abby. I miss watching with Abby, but I've enjoyed watching with my parents too!
Nov 14 - I'm thankful for chicken...it's easy and delicious! What can I say, chicken is delicious!
Nov 15 - I'm thankful for my husband...I love him! I love my husband!
Nov 16 - I'm thankful for the internet and the ability to change airline tickets and travel plans at the last minute, when necessary...I just wish it wasn't necessary! I'm thankful that this hasn't been necessary this year.
Nov 17 - I'm thankful for my pets. They are entertaining and cute and they make me happy. And, they are always happy to see me! This year we said good-bye to Ubi and I'm still sad (and missing him) but we have a new puppy now so I'm trying to be thankful for him!
Nov 18 - I'm thankful for half-days on Fridays. It makes the weekend seem longer and puts me in a good mood! Again, since I don't work this one doesn't apply anymore. But, not working is wonderful and I'm thankful I'm able to do so.
Nov 19 - I'm thankful for a family that loves and supports one another. Still very thankful for my wonderful family!
Nov 20 - I'm thankful for telephones and internet. For affordable communication with my family in various parts of the world. During the holiday season, I'm especially thankful for communicating with my family wherever they are.
Nov 21 - I'm thankful for safe air travel. Always a good thing to be thankful for.
Nov 22 - I'm thankful for time spent with my grandpa and my extended family. I'm thankful for time spent with extended family again this year. It's fun to be closer to everyone now that we're in Oregon.
Nov 23 - I'm thankful for grocery stores in the US...it is SO much fun to shop here...I love grocery shopping!! I still love grocery shopping and I enjoy it every week!
Nov 24 - I'm thankful for THANKSGIVING!!! I love the food, the people, the memories, the good times and the pie!! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I'm again thankful for the food and family (this year with Bill's family).
Nov 25 - I'm thankful for my sister...who wasn't here to shop Black Friday with us, but she was here in spirit and she called at just the right time to remind me of the free donuts...I love my sister!! I love my sister!
Nov 26 - I'm thankful for my dad...its fun watching football games with him and taking quick trips to the store. I love my dad! I love my dad!
Nov 27 - I'm thankful for my grandpa and getting to spend time with him and tell him I love him.
I'm remembering my Grandpa and the time I was able to spend with him last year. I miss him and am so thankful for his life.
Nov 28 - I'm thankful for my own bed...and even though I wish I was still with my family (sleeping on the floor) it's good to be back! I'm thankful for my bed but even more thankful that we own a house now!
Nov 29 - I'm thankful for my brother and I'm glad he'll be in Oregon for grandpa's memorial service. I wish I could spend time with him too...I love my brother! I love my brother!
Nov 30 - I'm thankful for a November full of THANKSGIVING and I'm looking forward to December and celebrating Christmas...it's the most wonderful time of the year!!! I'm thankful for a November full of THANKSGIVING and I can't wait for Christmas!
A List of Thanksgiving 2011 & 2012
Nov 1 - I'm thankful for my Bible Study ladies - such wonderful friends! I miss my Bible Study friends so much but I'm still thankful for the time I was able to spend with them.
Nov 2 - I'm thankful for local holidays that mean I only worked 3 days this week and now I'm done! I really did enjoy November holidays in Panama - but I enjoy NOT working more, so this year is even better!
Nov 3 - I'm thankful for Abby Spencer and the chance to celebrate her birthday with a SURPRISE party. So thankful for a wonderful, sweet friend like Abby. I'm SO thankful for Abby and I love that we all have great memories of her surprise party last year. I hope her birthday this year is just as special!
Nov 4 - I'm thankful for cheap movies in this country which means I can afford to see more movies in theaters...and for friends to go to movies with! Well, I miss the cheap movies. We don't go out as often now, but I'm still thankful for fun times!
Nov 5 - I'm thankful for my Grandma Benson, whose memorial service was today, and all the happy memories I have of her. She will be missed. I miss my Grandma and am still thankful for her life.
Nov 6 - I'm thankful for Crossroads Bible Church and the great friends I've made there. I am so thankful for the church family I had in Panama and I'm hoping to find an equally wonderful one here.
Nov 7 - I'm thankful for the option of online shopping...it's really helpful when I can't find what I'm looking for in this country. Online shopping is still great - and now I can be thankful for shopping in stores like Target too!
Nov 8 - I'm thankful for pumpkins! I love this time of year because of pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, pumpkin ice cream, etc.!! Mmmmm, pumpkin! Yes, I'm still thankful!
Nov 9 - I'm thankful for my mom, who arrived tonight. We're going to have a fun time while she's here...I love my mom! I love my mom!
Nov 10 - I'm thankful for NO homework! While everyone around me has mid-terms, tests, papers, reading, grading, etc...I have none, and I'm happy! This year I'm thankful that Bill is done with school - no more homework! And, I still don't have any so that's good too!
Nov 11 - I'm thankful for the US Military and the 8 years Bill spent in the Marine Corps. Happy Veteran's Day! Still thankful for Veterans.
Nov 12 - I'm thankful for college football...it can be a very entertaining and bonding experience! Very thankful for football and getting to go to a few Oregon games this year!
Nov 13 - I'm thankful for traditions, like watching the Amazing Race on Sunday nights with Abby. I miss watching with Abby, but I've enjoyed watching with my parents too!
Nov 14 - I'm thankful for chicken...it's easy and delicious! What can I say, chicken is delicious!
Nov 15 - I'm thankful for my husband...I love him! I love my husband!
Nov 16 - I'm thankful for the internet and the ability to change airline tickets and travel plans at the last minute, when necessary...I just wish it wasn't necessary! I'm thankful that this hasn't been necessary this year.
Nov 17 - I'm thankful for my pets. They are entertaining and cute and they make me happy. And, they are always happy to see me! This year we said good-bye to Ubi and I'm still sad (and missing him) but we have a new puppy now so I'm trying to be thankful for him!
Nov 18 - I'm thankful for half-days on Fridays. It makes the weekend seem longer and puts me in a good mood! Again, since I don't work this one doesn't apply anymore. But, not working is wonderful and I'm thankful I'm able to do so.
Nov 19 - I'm thankful for a family that loves and supports one another. Still very thankful for my wonderful family!
Nov 20 - I'm thankful for telephones and internet. For affordable communication with my family in various parts of the world. During the holiday season, I'm especially thankful for communicating with my family wherever they are.
Nov 21 - I'm thankful for safe air travel. Always a good thing to be thankful for.
Nov 22 - I'm thankful for time spent with my grandpa and my extended family. I'm thankful for time spent with extended family again this year. It's fun to be closer to everyone now that we're in Oregon.
Nov 23 - I'm thankful for grocery stores in the US...it is SO much fun to shop here...I love grocery shopping!! I still love grocery shopping and I enjoy it every week!
Nov 24 - I'm thankful for THANKSGIVING!!! I love the food, the people, the memories, the good times and the pie!! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and I'm again thankful for the food and family (this year with Bill's family).
Nov 25 - I'm thankful for my sister...who wasn't here to shop Black Friday with us, but she was here in spirit and she called at just the right time to remind me of the free donuts...I love my sister!! I love my sister!
Nov 26 - I'm thankful for my dad...its fun watching football games with him and taking quick trips to the store. I love my dad! I love my dad!
Nov 27 - I'm thankful for my grandpa and getting to spend time with him and tell him I love him.
I'm remembering my Grandpa and the time I was able to spend with him last year. I miss him and am so thankful for his life.
Nov 28 - I'm thankful for my own bed...and even though I wish I was still with my family (sleeping on the floor) it's good to be back! I'm thankful for my bed but even more thankful that we own a house now!
Nov 29 - I'm thankful for my brother and I'm glad he'll be in Oregon for grandpa's memorial service. I wish I could spend time with him too...I love my brother! I love my brother!
Nov 30 - I'm thankful for a November full of THANKSGIVING and I'm looking forward to December and celebrating Christmas...it's the most wonderful time of the year!!! I'm thankful for a November full of THANKSGIVING and I can't wait for Christmas!
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
4th of July
Happy 4th of July!! I made a short, patriotic video to celebrate. This was filmed during the fireworks show at the US Embassy (in Panama) this year. I hope everyone is having a fun Independence Day!
Again, to get a better quality version of the video, click the "HD" in the bottom, right corner an follow the link to watch it on Vimeo's website.
Again, to get a better quality version of the video, click the "HD" in the bottom, right corner an follow the link to watch it on Vimeo's website.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Week 52
December 26
We had our delicious ham for Christmas dinner. We also had scalloped hash brown potatoes and peas. As leftovers we mix the potatoes and the ham...it is simply delicious. One of the best things ever! I will probably make more potatoes next week and add the ham to it before baking it! So yummy! (Even though it doesn't look that good, it is...trust me!)
We had our delicious ham for Christmas dinner. We also had scalloped hash brown potatoes and peas. As leftovers we mix the potatoes and the ham...it is simply delicious. One of the best things ever! I will probably make more potatoes next week and add the ham to it before baking it! So yummy! (Even though it doesn't look that good, it is...trust me!)
December 27
One of my Christmas gifts was this water pick. I love it. I'm still perfecting my skills - and I still make quite a mess - but it's fun. It makes my teeth feel clean! Thanks, mom!
One of my Christmas gifts was this water pick. I love it. I'm still perfecting my skills - and I still make quite a mess - but it's fun. It makes my teeth feel clean! Thanks, mom!
December 28
I couldn't end the year, and my Project 365, without one more picture of the dog. You can tell he's sick of pictures. This is the last one, I promise!
I couldn't end the year, and my Project 365, without one more picture of the dog. You can tell he's sick of pictures. This is the last one, I promise!
December 29
Bill and I are trying to buy a house...again! Here we are signing our life away. I'll let you know if we get it!
Bill and I are trying to buy a house...again! Here we are signing our life away. I'll let you know if we get it!
December 30
After getting out of a late night movie, the mall was empty! The animal statues at each entrance look more ominous when it's dark. We were exiting the "Dino" entrance, so obviously there was a dinosaur! I like the animals in our mall!
After getting out of a late night movie, the mall was empty! The animal statues at each entrance look more ominous when it's dark. We were exiting the "Dino" entrance, so obviously there was a dinosaur! I like the animals in our mall!
December 31
How fitting that I should end the year, and my Project 365, with a picture in the airport. (If you'll recall, I started this whole thing with a picture in the airport on January 1.) This time, my parents were flying through Panama and had a layover. We were able to get in to their gate and surprise them. Unfortunately their incoming flight was late so we only had 15 minutes with them...but we managed to enjoy a few New Year's Eve finger foods and toast to a "Happy New Year" with sparkling Sprite. It was so much fun and a wonderful way to end 2011!
How fitting that I should end the year, and my Project 365, with a picture in the airport. (If you'll recall, I started this whole thing with a picture in the airport on January 1.) This time, my parents were flying through Panama and had a layover. We were able to get in to their gate and surprise them. Unfortunately their incoming flight was late so we only had 15 minutes with them...but we managed to enjoy a few New Year's Eve finger foods and toast to a "Happy New Year" with sparkling Sprite. It was so much fun and a wonderful way to end 2011!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Week 47
November 20
After talking to my mom and Bill, I decided to fly back to Oregon to see my grandpa. We just made the decision and bought a ticket online...for tomorrow! I can't believe I'm buying a ticket one day and flying the next! This changes all our plans for Thanksgiving and vacation, but it's important.
After talking to my mom and Bill, I decided to fly back to Oregon to see my grandpa. We just made the decision and bought a ticket online...for tomorrow! I can't believe I'm buying a ticket one day and flying the next! This changes all our plans for Thanksgiving and vacation, but it's important.
November 21
Here I am in Houston. Just waiting for my next flight to take off. That's my plane out there waiting for me!
Here I am in Houston. Just waiting for my next flight to take off. That's my plane out there waiting for me!
November 22
Back in America! Shopping at Costco to prepare for Thanksgiving. They had PALLETS OF PIES!! It was unbelievable. People were buying so many pies...one guy had about 10 in his cart. There were so many pies! This picture isn't even all of them - the pumpkin pies were behind me in the refrigerated section. They were disappearing about as fast as the employees could restock them. And, they are actually really good pies - considering they only cost $5.99.
Back in America! Shopping at Costco to prepare for Thanksgiving. They had PALLETS OF PIES!! It was unbelievable. People were buying so many pies...one guy had about 10 in his cart. There were so many pies! This picture isn't even all of them - the pumpkin pies were behind me in the refrigerated section. They were disappearing about as fast as the employees could restock them. And, they are actually really good pies - considering they only cost $5.99.
November 23
Enjoying my dad's pancakes for breakfast with my family. It was good to be with everyone and the pancakes were delicious too!
Enjoying my dad's pancakes for breakfast with my family. It was good to be with everyone and the pancakes were delicious too!
November 24
Thanksgiving dinner. This picture doesn't even begin to capture all the food we had. It was a delicious feast with my extended family. We have so much to be thankful for! I wish Bill and the rest of my family could have been with us.
Thanksgiving dinner. This picture doesn't even begin to capture all the food we had. It was a delicious feast with my extended family. We have so much to be thankful for! I wish Bill and the rest of my family could have been with us.
November 25
My mom and I decided to get up early for Black Friday shopping...my first time. We missed my sister - who is the real expert. It would have been more fun if she was with us. We didn't need much, but we were out there and got the good deals (on socks) and free donuts. In the evening, we went out again and I snagged the last TV on sale at Target. I pretended it was early morning and I was fighting off the crowds as I rushed thru the store with the big box in my cart. Good times! (The TV was an early merry Christmas gift for my dad!)
My mom and I decided to get up early for Black Friday shopping...my first time. We missed my sister - who is the real expert. It would have been more fun if she was with us. We didn't need much, but we were out there and got the good deals (on socks) and free donuts. In the evening, we went out again and I snagged the last TV on sale at Target. I pretended it was early morning and I was fighting off the crowds as I rushed thru the store with the big box in my cart. Good times! (The TV was an early merry Christmas gift for my dad!)
November 26
One of the best things about a big Thanksgiving is the leftovers. We enjoyed turkey sandwiches and all the extras!
One of the best things about a big Thanksgiving is the leftovers. We enjoyed turkey sandwiches and all the extras!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Week 44
October 30
It was late...my camera was downstairs and I didn't feel like getting it. I also had no ideas for what my picture of the day should be. So, Bill went downstairs and took a picture of a picture of himself. It was silly...but it was better than anything I would have come up with. So, here is my picture of the day - but it's really Bill's picture.
It was late...my camera was downstairs and I didn't feel like getting it. I also had no ideas for what my picture of the day should be. So, Bill went downstairs and took a picture of a picture of himself. It was silly...but it was better than anything I would have come up with. So, here is my picture of the day - but it's really Bill's picture.
October 31It was a very rough day! I stayed home alone watching Monday Night Football (Bill had to go to the airport). It was good for me to have some alone time.
November 1I love Fall because I love everything pumpkin. Tonight I took pumpkin bars to Bible Study. They were yummy! I'm looking forward to more pumpkin treats in the coming month.
November 2I love looking at November on the calendar...it makes me happy. That's because we have 6 (SIX) holidays in November! So many days off makes me very, very happy. We get November 3, 4, 10, 11, 24, and 28 off. And, I'm taking more time off at the end of the month so that's even better. It's a good month!
November 3Happy Birthday, Abby!!! We had a huge *surprise* party for Abby and everything was PURPLE. It was so much fun planning it and everything came together beautifully. So many people helped to make the party a big success. Abby was surprised and everyone really enjoyed themselves. It was fun!! Welcome to the 30's, Abby!
November 4Abby and I went to a movie. At the mall, each entrance has an animal name (it's a huge mall) and there is an animal statue by each door. We decided to get a quick photo as we exited the Hippo door.
November 5Bill and I went to the Marine Ball, to celebrate the birthday of the Marine Corps. It is an annual formal event that the Marines host. It was fun. (Inspired by the purple party earlier in the week, I bought a purple dress!)
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