This year has gone by unbelievably fast...
Gosh! I can't even explain it... it's like having a baby speeds time up unbelievably! I feel like Clint just got home from this last deployment... but in reality he's getting ready to go on another one early this coming year. I think it has been by far the best year of my life.
Christmas at our house was phenomenal! Of the 3 Christmas' Clint and I have been together it was the first one that we actually spent with each other. So it was extremely special! I have the best husband in the world... only he would notice how badly I wanted new clothes even though I never said a word. He just said I deserved it b/c I was always putting what I wanted to the side. It made me cry.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Tag you're it! Christmas Edition!
Tag You're It - Christmas Edition
I was tagged by Jr. Mint for a little get-to-know-you-better Christmas fun. I'm tagging Marissa (Love, Loyalty,Friendship ), Leah (Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication) and Tara (They Call me T). Have fun with it.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping paper! I love to use ribbon!
2. Real tree or artificial?
Artificial... knowing me I'd start a fire with a real one lol
3. When do you put up the tree?
We put it up last weekend...though this is the first Christmas we've spent actually together so who knows what we'll make as a tradition.
4. When do you take the tree down?
Probably right after New Years....
5. Do you like eggnog?
yes! It's yummy
6. Favorite gift as a child?
sigh... I don't know... there were a lot
7. Hardest person to buy for?
def. my dad
8. Easiest person to buy for?
My daughter... everything amuses her lol
9. Do you have a nativity scene?
OMG I DO!!!! my grandmother gave it to me and I TOTALLY forgot I had it!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Definitely mail, there is nothing personal about an email card
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
hmmm.... i've liked all the gifts I remember
12. Favorite Christmas movie?
White Christmas
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
After Thanksgiving and usually don't finish up until Christmas Eve
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
probably... but I suck at remembering gifts lol
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
grandma helen's sugar cookies!
16. Lights on the tree?
Yes, the clear white ones. I think there is something so classic and beautiful about white tree lights.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
My grown-up Christmas list by Amy Grant actually... that and White Christmas
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
We will be staying her b/c Clint has to work
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
yes but I'm not going to
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
A star...though I grew up with an angel on the top
21. When do you open presents?
My family usually does one on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas day. Who knows what we'll do this year.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Traffic is insane this time of year and the crowds SUCK!
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Red, silver and green
24. Favorite Christmas dinner?
Chinese lol yeah don't laugh
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
The Twilight series...but hubby REFUSES to get it for me lol
26. What was the first gift of Christmas?
Getting to spend it with my husband and daughter together FINALLY
I was tagged by Jr. Mint for a little get-to-know-you-better Christmas fun. I'm tagging Marissa (Love, Loyalty,Friendship ), Leah (Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication) and Tara (They Call me T). Have fun with it.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping paper! I love to use ribbon!
2. Real tree or artificial?
Artificial... knowing me I'd start a fire with a real one lol
3. When do you put up the tree?
We put it up last weekend...though this is the first Christmas we've spent actually together so who knows what we'll make as a tradition.
4. When do you take the tree down?
Probably right after New Years....
5. Do you like eggnog?
yes! It's yummy
6. Favorite gift as a child?
sigh... I don't know... there were a lot
7. Hardest person to buy for?
def. my dad
8. Easiest person to buy for?
My daughter... everything amuses her lol
9. Do you have a nativity scene?
OMG I DO!!!! my grandmother gave it to me and I TOTALLY forgot I had it!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Definitely mail, there is nothing personal about an email card
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
hmmm.... i've liked all the gifts I remember
12. Favorite Christmas movie?
White Christmas
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
After Thanksgiving and usually don't finish up until Christmas Eve
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
probably... but I suck at remembering gifts lol
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
grandma helen's sugar cookies!
16. Lights on the tree?
Yes, the clear white ones. I think there is something so classic and beautiful about white tree lights.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
My grown-up Christmas list by Amy Grant actually... that and White Christmas
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
We will be staying her b/c Clint has to work
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
yes but I'm not going to
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
A star...though I grew up with an angel on the top
21. When do you open presents?
My family usually does one on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas day. Who knows what we'll do this year.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Traffic is insane this time of year and the crowds SUCK!
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Red, silver and green
24. Favorite Christmas dinner?
Chinese lol yeah don't laugh
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
The Twilight series...but hubby REFUSES to get it for me lol
26. What was the first gift of Christmas?
Getting to spend it with my husband and daughter together FINALLY
Thursday, December 11, 2008
This is a hard one...
On November 14th, 2008 my sister lost her "rock" so to speak. Charley was someone who kept her sane and stable... he was her shoulder and her ear and she was his. I'd venture to say that they were soul mates... they were good for each other.
Over the past month my sister has introduced me to who Charley was and the more I learn, the more I admire him for the person that he was. Charley was 17 when he died and was more mature than most adults. He had life figured out.... he knew what was important and he treasured that. In talking to Tara, reading the comments to Charley, to his parents... it's shown me how truly loved one person can be.
As a parent hearing the story of a young man that had such a bright future, is heartbreaking. I get teary eyed just thinking about the agony that his parents must be going through. I couldn't bear my life without my daughter. It makes you question a lot of things... why God would let something like this happen, what would have happened if he had survived the car crash... and so many more. But then you have to stop questioning and realize that the life he lived was full and he touched more lives than I think he even knew. His story touched my heart... and I wish I had had the pleasure of knowing him.
So in the words of Charley "We Fight Through No Matter What Hardships We Face."
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones.
Over the past month my sister has introduced me to who Charley was and the more I learn, the more I admire him for the person that he was. Charley was 17 when he died and was more mature than most adults. He had life figured out.... he knew what was important and he treasured that. In talking to Tara, reading the comments to Charley, to his parents... it's shown me how truly loved one person can be.
As a parent hearing the story of a young man that had such a bright future, is heartbreaking. I get teary eyed just thinking about the agony that his parents must be going through. I couldn't bear my life without my daughter. It makes you question a lot of things... why God would let something like this happen, what would have happened if he had survived the car crash... and so many more. But then you have to stop questioning and realize that the life he lived was full and he touched more lives than I think he even knew. His story touched my heart... and I wish I had had the pleasure of knowing him.
So in the words of Charley "We Fight Through No Matter What Hardships We Face."
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Well one holiday down... one to go. Thanksgiving went well, it was nice to see my mom and grandparents... and my sister of course. Clint got frustrated for no reason at all... the worry wart that he is, dinner was of course perfect. I FINALLY learned how to make my mom's pumpkin pie... and mmmmmmm yep made another one on monday... and it might be gone. It's my favorite thing in the world and Kierstyn has taken a liking to it as well. She's learned that when I have a piece she can come get bites of it. Then she mooches for more until it's gone. It's unbeilivably adorable.
This week has been relaxing, very much needed. We've decided that we're not going to plan anything this weekend. Just kind of go with the flow. Hopefully nothing too exciting happens. I'm longing for a weekend off.
Jess, Laura and I had girls night last night. Spinach dip and talking for 3 hours... now that's a great time. I missed Jess over the holidays lol I think I was going through withdraw. Kierstyn has started to refuse to eat baby food and only eat adult food... since she got a taste of a real Thanksgiving dinner. Oh well, I suppose now I'll have to make mac and cheese and jelly sandwiches. She really does love her crackers though.
I've been reading the O'Mally series again by Dee Henderson...I'd forgotten how great the books are! They're predictable and the story is the same with different details in each book...but they keep your attention and have great Bible versus in them!
This week has been relaxing, very much needed. We've decided that we're not going to plan anything this weekend. Just kind of go with the flow. Hopefully nothing too exciting happens. I'm longing for a weekend off.
Jess, Laura and I had girls night last night. Spinach dip and talking for 3 hours... now that's a great time. I missed Jess over the holidays lol I think I was going through withdraw. Kierstyn has started to refuse to eat baby food and only eat adult food... since she got a taste of a real Thanksgiving dinner. Oh well, I suppose now I'll have to make mac and cheese and jelly sandwiches. She really does love her crackers though.
I've been reading the O'Mally series again by Dee Henderson...I'd forgotten how great the books are! They're predictable and the story is the same with different details in each book...but they keep your attention and have great Bible versus in them!
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