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Penny.....Penny.....Penny......

2012-01-05T09:13:00.000-08:00

I am absolutely addicted to the Big Bang Theory! Of course Sheldon is my favorite with Raj a close second. Thanks to TBS and my tivo I have episodes waiting for me every night. Yes I realize how that boring that makes me sound. No I don't care. I am just that boring! Ha!

2012

2012-01-02T09:45:00.000-08:00

It's a new year and that means new changes. I'm not one of those people who is going to make 30 resolutions and keep none of them. I'm going to make one.........Plan.

If you've read any of my blog in the past you've seen how much of a planner I am. It can be a double edged sword at times, but this year I want to plan for the future. Hopefully if all goes well I will start 2013 debt free and with a safety net.

Oh and notice that whole read 100 books in a year thing didn't work out...........I'm still trying.

Happy New Year!

Wordless Wednesday.....almost

2011-10-19T14:13:00.000-07:00

Show me

2011-07-27T12:46:00.000-07:00

I'm asking all my Blog friends and Facebook friends to show these kiddos some support. I'm not asking you to make a monetary donation. Just help get their story out. The more people who know this family and their story the better chance these kids have at a bright future.

Thanks in advance!

http://http//www.showyourhearts.org/#

Free to a good home!

2011-07-26T09:43:00.001-07:00

This little girl showed up on my doorstep this week, and she is the sweetest little thing. Very playful and full of energy. Drew isn't a fan of cats so he hasn't been thrilled that i've been feeding her. Especially since he was leaving for work yesterday morning and walked out to find a skunk on the front porch! Apparently all the food that I have been leaving outside for sweet girl has been feeding Mr. skunk. Oops!

So last night I put her picture on Facebook and hopefully I can find her a home soon!

Any of my blog friends live in Tennessee and want a new family member????????

Free to a good home!

Hello Summer!

2011-06-14T17:21:00.000-07:00

Dear Summer,

I am thrilled to see you! Please stay for a little bit so I can do much more of this.............

Sincerely,

Happy Easter!

2011-04-21T18:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter weekend!

I decided to pull out an old picture for this post. This picture was taken about 23 years ago. That's my cousin Gabe. He was my bestest (and first ever) best friend. We did everything together.......including coloring eggs for Easter.

Still to this day I have no idea how he stood to be around me as much as he did. We had lots of fights and fusses, but some really great memories too! I may just call him up and see if he wants to re-make this memory this weekend!

Ha!

Royally over it!

2011-04-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know I am about to get some nasty comments, but I really am over hearing about the Royal Wedding. Honestly, I'm thrilled for Prince William and Kate. Congrats on them FINALLY getting it together and making that trip down the aisle. However, I don't feel the need to hear about and see it constantly for the next 8 days. Nor have I enjoyed it for the past month. I get it! It's a BIG deal! Again congrats!

I just think we could spend a little less time pouring over Kate's outfit ensembles and focus on oh I don't know gas prices, the continued fighting in Libya, Donald Trump wanting to be President (big post on that later), Social Security or Medicaid...........just saying.

Just a side note: We had a patient call to schedule her root canal yesterday. She said her face is swollen and she cannot eat or drink, but can only be seen on a Friday. When she was told the first available Friday appt is on the 29th her response was........Ummm I can't I'm going to be watching the Royal Wedding........yea true story!

I do think they look lovely together and will have beautiful children.

Her ring is unique, not my style, but unique none the less.

This is probably my favorite picture (that I have been forced to see) (thanks people.com and E News) yet. They do look genuinely happy.

I will not be getting up at 4 a.m. to watch the Royal Wedding. E News will watch, pick out the highlights for me, and I think i'll manage to live without having seen the live broadcast.

Tinkle Tents

2011-04-21T09:13:00.000-07:00

So....i'm not gonna lie....when Cassie found out she was having a boy I was very depressed. I saw all those tea parties, tutus, ruffles and pink go flying out the window. The thought of buying for a boy instead of a girl seemed less thrilling. Well that was until I actually started to look in the boy sections of stores. I always make diaper cakes for boy baby showers as my gift. Sometimes I throw in an outfit or toy, but not often. Boy clothes just aren't as cute. I like polka dots and the vintage owls. Neither of which are okay (in my brother-in-law's opinion) for a boy.

However, over the last few months I have been bound and determined to find the cutest, most stylish boy clothes on the market. At some point in this search I found "tinkle tents".

Apparently little boys feel the need to pee each and everytime their diapers are opened.

Hmmm..........

ETSY had some really cute fabric options

I got a set of 4 similar to these for $6!

Can't wait for Tate to get here so we can try these out!

Some people just don't need Facebook

2011-04-11T08:40:00.000-07:00

Yea, I said it....and i'm prepared to back it up with facts!

1. If you don't want everyone in your business stop putting it on FB.

2. Don't get mad when someone gossips about your FB posts or pictures.

Again remember you were the one to put it out there in the first place.

3. Take ownership of whatever you post. Don't blame your 4 year old for a post bashing your best friend when clearly you just had too much to drink and decided to drunk post on FB.

4. If I don't accept your friend request on the first, second or third attempt please stop. Obviously I don't want to be your friend. In real life or otherwise.

5. Continue to send me those stupid game requests and I will delete you.

Simple enough?

6. Making inappropriate comments on my pictures will also get you deleted.

7. Posting your every move and thought throughout the ENTIRE day will too result in your deletion. This is NOT twitter people! If you feel the need to tell us every move you make you may need to re-analyze your life. Just saying!

8. Answering odd questions about me and posting them to my wall=not cool!

Stop!

9. Tagging me in those stupid "Who are your top fans" and "Best Friends Forever" tree collages....again STOP!

10. Try an use good judgement people....that's all i'm saying.

How many does it take?

2011-04-07T11:08:00.001-07:00

Pow Wow

A better question is how long does it take 4 guys to appraise a boat's value....in a bank parking lot....on a Saturday.....that I could have been laying out in the sun.

Not saying.......just saying.

Fast Five

2011-04-05T19:35:00.000-07:00

Clearly I have been living under a rock!

First I didn't know about the bubble tents and now I just find out that Fast and the Furious has a 5th movie coming out this month! WHAT???????

Yes, I know its crazy to get excited about a movie, but thats me.

Plus I think Vin Diesel is delish!

Is it April 28th yet?

Ha!

What's cooking?

2011-04-05T19:24:00.001-07:00

This is a terrible quality phone picture, but I just had to show y'all my 1st ever attempt at chicken casserole. All the girls at work minus Savannah cook daily. They all have signature recipes and special ingredients. When I cook its pretty standard and usually nothing to blog about, but I tried Nikki's recipe tonight and it was heavenly! Yes those are instant mashed potatoes and the steam veggies, but it's just me so no need to go all out! Ha!

Tomorrow its back to the boring bland basics!

Willow

2011-04-04T12:50:00.001-07:00

Cassie ordered Tate's nursery furniture and bedding this weekend! If I wasn't excited about him before I def am now! She picked the "Willow" collection because of the deer. My Brother-in-law is an avid hunter/fisherman so I was sure it would be something of this "nature" when she finally decided.

Josh painted the nursery this weekend too, so now all they need is Tate!

Cassie is still very sick. She still has her PICC line and home health and doing weekly Dr. appointments. Hopefully, she will start to feel better soon because if not then no baby shower. She can't leave her house, and its too tiny to have everyone there, so we may have to do it after Tate gets here. Either way he is already one very loved little boy. His nursery is overflowing!

I can't wait to meet this sweet boy!

Weekend Wrap up....zero pictures :(

2011-04-03T19:44:00.000-07:00

How is the weekend already over? Is it just me or does it seem like Saturday and Sunday fly by? I literally was so busy I just now finished watching Grey's from Thursday. Being the die hard Grey's fan that I am you would think I would have loved the "Glee" knock off episode. Unfortunately, I just didn't think it was that great. Pretty sure these actors (minus Callie) should stick to acting and forget about singing. Just saying.

Spring hit me hard Saturday and I flew into full on Suzie Homemaker mode. Spring cleaning doesn't even begin to describe my cleaning escapade. That saying "you could eat off my floors" became a reality. Can I just say that I am in love with my new Shark steam mop!!!!!!

And today my car got a much needed bath.....just in time for thunderstorms to roll in tomorrow. YAY!!!!!!

I've participated in Thankful Thursday before, and even though its Sunday I want to do it again.

Today I am thankful for:

An amazing family

Awesome Friends

A great job

My freedom

Independence

My health and that of those around me

and for My Person!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

I promise to do better with pictures!

Still alive!

2011-03-28T07:02:00.000-07:00

I'm still alive! First I just want to say thanks to everyone for your sweet comments. Didn't mean to scare you! I am still here and still alive. Just took a weekend break from blogging. Second i'm going to apologize for the lack of pictures. I honestly didn't pick my camera up all weekend! My weekend started last Thursday. It was spring break for Dr. Beeler's daughter and they went on a mini vaca, which meant the office was closed!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday was clean clean clean and more cleaning day! I actually got lots accomplished. For some reason I am in love with wall stickers. So I spent part of the day measuring my walls for them. I already have a tree in my bedroom with a bird cage and birds, but I want something for my living room.

Friday was laundry day........not a fun way to spend my day off.

Saturday was Jamie's birthday party. He had a laser tag party and let me just say it had been a long while since I had played......and it showed. I was 18th the first game and 17th the last. Ummmmm someone needs some practice!

Sunday was family funday! I love Sundays and I love spending them with my family.

Other than all that jazz my weekend was low key. I spent way too much time in front of the TV folding clothes and eating, but hey it was a mini vaca for me too!

HA!

R.I.P. Liz

2011-03-23T08:00:00.001-07:00

R.I.P.

Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor

1932-2011

Can I have a #1 from Firehouse?

2011-03-22T19:48:00.001-07:00

**********WARNING*********

These are not flattering pictures of me, but I blog for me and these are memories I want to remember........I think. HA!

This is what happens when a friend takes you to the Dr. and waits until AFTER they give you the "Happy Pill" to start snapping pictures. Gee how will I ever return the favor????????? Oh i'll think of something!

Are you loving my ultra cool hospital gown?

I know this is terrible, but I just kept wondering how many people had died in that gown.

Yes, I know that's crazy, and I am sure they throw the gowns away when people die in them......BUT we are in a recession people! Ya never know what corners are being cut! Just saying! Ha!

I am especially thrilled about the close proximity that these pictures were taken! Again how will I ever repay you?

Keep in mind these are pre-procedure pictures. You really don't want to see the post-op views, and I don't want to remember it either.

Can I just say that I have no idea what I was smiling about in these pictures. Apparently the happy pill worked, because I don't even remember this photo shoot. Oh and my first words after I woke up......Can I have a #1 from Firehouse?

Yep!

Doctors, meds and Steel Magnolias

2011-03-21T18:39:00.001-07:00

It's been a Steel Magnolias kinda night.

I spent the greater part of the day in the Doctor's office. By now I should be quite comfy there, but alas I am just the opposite. Today really wasn't all that bad....until he said I need surgery. YAY!!!!!!!! Yes, I am being sarcastic. Surgery was one word I could have done without hearing today.

So after a 4 HOUR appt, a quick (NOT) trip to the pharmacy and a stop at Firehouse Subs (Heaven on Earth) I came home to curl up on the couch with these girls. Who better to spend the night with?

More on surgery later. I'm too tired to explain tonight.

Nothing life threathening!

Still here!

2011-03-21T07:31:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to take a second to say that I am still here. Unfortunately I only have a second because things are absolutely crazy right now. I only have this second because I am once again in a Doctor's office waiting room.......waiting. Oh and thanks for all the "Where are you?" comments! Glad to know I have been missed!

I promise i'll be back A.S.A.P.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They grow up too fast!

2011-03-14T09:06:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe.......

......this sweet girl..................is now THIS sweet girl!

Hannah is growing way TOO fast!

I can remember rocking her to sleep and giving her her first bites of solid food!

Seriously where does the time go? One day she was a tiny baby and now she is entering pageants!

Oh Tom how I love thee.......

2011-03-14T09:00:00.001-07:00

Tom's + Glitter= A very happy Tiff!

With everything that's been going on the last few weeks I had totally forgotten which ones I ordered. Pretty sure my face was all kinds of happy when I opened them.

Hard to believe something so small as a pair of glittery shoes can be such a huge mood lifter!

Can't wait for the rain to stop so I can wear them!

Ready....aim.....fire!

2011-03-14T06:31:00.000-07:00

The last two weeks have been packed with stress!

Not just stress at work, but i've had to make quite a few "big girl" decisions. All in all I think i've handled things pretty well, and made the best decisions.....at this time. One of the best stress relievers for me is shooting. What better way to de-stress than a little target practice?

It was such a pretty day, and even though I had a million things to accomplish this weekend, i'm so glad I took a few hours out for this. It was nice to be out in the fresh WARM air and outside of cell phone service. I'm paying for it a little today though. My arm and chest are not feeling great!

HA!!!!!!!!!

10 things on the 10th

2011-03-10T06:34:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's already March 10th! Seriously where is 2011 going?

Maybe its just that I have so much going on, but I really think this year is flying by!

It's raining today, and it rained yesterday.

Of course its raining......just days after having my car cleaned.....and on the same day that I am having furniture delivered.
Because of the rain I am in desperate need of some coffee.
Too bad I don't pass a Starbucks on the way to work.

Or a Krispy Kreme!

Quite honestly I could eat every single doughnut in that picture!

(Keep in mind I am at the doctor and I haven't had breakfast yet)

Since I am at the Doctor's office.....waiting ever so patiently to be seen.......I am catching up on blogs. Normally, I read blogs at night before I go to bed, but that wasn't the case last night. I just finished reading Kate's latest post about Lucy and I am so heartbroken for this family. I know God has a plan for Lucy, but to see her go through this is heartbreaking. Please keep this sweet girl in your prayers, and check out her Mama's blog.

This is another sweet girl I am asking you to pray for.

Lily is scheduled for surgery next week.

This won't be her first surgery ever, and she is always a trooper, but I know she is scared.

I am back in full swing with my audio books.

I just got Tori's new book today, and ....

......I am reading Lee's new book.

I love her real, raw emotions.

The first book was great, but this one so far has been amazing!

I'm actually driving slower these days just so I can be in the car longer and listen more!

Who loves Tom's?

I am about to order my first pair, and I am so excited!

If you don't know about Tom's take a few minutes to read the site.

One for One Movement

In 2006, American traveler Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina and found they had no shoes to protect their feet. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. One for One. Blake returned to Argentina with a group of family, friends and staff later that year with 10,000 pairs of shoes made possible by TOMS customers.

How absolutely break taking is this?

I am planning a cruise to ALASKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, I know not the ideal cruise destination, but I am super excited!

Mom and Dad........not so much.

More details on this at a later date!

My bedroom is decorated in black and white (big surprise right!) and I am searching for the perfect chair for it. I love the one in this picture, but I just can't find one in "real life" that works. It's my latest mission!

So that's 10 things I am working on today.....the 10th of March!

Seriously where is this year going?????????

Gatsby Gone

2011-03-09T07:47:00.000-08:00

I've been in love with The Great Gatsby since the first time I read it. Only to fall in love with the characters even deeper when I watched the movie. Robert Redford and Mia Farrow were the perfect people to play Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan. Sam Waterson is one of my favorite actors, he was great on the original Law and Order, and his portrayal of Nick Caraway was exactly like I imagined it while reading the book.

I was sad to hear today that the Mansion of inspiration is being demolished! Apparently its beyond repair and the owners can't see spending the small fortune it would take to repair it.

This is the actual mansion that was the inspiration for Jay Gatsby's estate

The movie version was a little different, but still similar

These two were made for each other

True Love!

Okay no more mushiness, I am off to shower and get ready for work.

Yes, I am blogging before work. That's what happens when insomnia kicks in and makes sleep a thing of the past. Even with the rain I am still not in the least bit sleepy. That isn't to say that I am not tired. Actually I am exhausted, but sleepy...not so much!

Terrible, horrible, rotten, no good, bad day.............

2011-03-08T12:37:00.000-08:00

Amazon once again saved the day! It's been a terrible, horrible, rotten, no good, bad day. Details to come later, but for now I just wanted to show you my newest acquistion...........

Once again I got free shipping...because Amazon loves me and I am sure they knew today needed some brightening up.

Happy Birthday Lucy!

2011-03-07T08:47:00.000-08:00

Remember sweet Lucy I told you about last week?

Today is her 5th Birthday and she is spending it in the hospital. :(

Bless her little heart.

Head on over to her Mama's blog

http://erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com/

to wish Lucy a happy happy 5th Birthday!

Weekend Wrap

2011-03-07T08:08:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was probably the best one I have had in a really long time. Carrie and I had the opportunity to chaperone a high school dance Friday night. Sound fun? It was a blast! It was a western dance (Chicks and Hicks) fundraiser for Mama's class. Pictures are coming I promise! More students showed up than I expected and they ended up raising over $400! I'm not sure those kids knew what to think of me and Carrie. Probably because we were on the dance floor dancing right along with them instead of watching every move they made like normal chaperones. Little did they know we were watching just being sneaky about it. Ha!

Saturday Carrie and I went to the Women's Day Expo and got to meet Gretchen Rossi from the Real Housewives of Orange County, and her boyfriend Slade. She really is just as sweet in real life as she is on TV, and he is much cuter in person. It was quite an eventful day what with the rain, walking a mile to the expo and another mile back to the car, a quick trip to the mall and an amazing sushi lunch! By the time I got home a nap was all I could think about.

I wore flats for comfort, but I should have worn heels.

Look how short I look compared to them!

HA!

Yesterday was Sunday Funday/Family Funday!

I am in dire need of a couch so it turned into Furniture Funday! I made Dad sit on about ummmmmmmmmmmmm 200 couches!

Too bad I found zero that will fit just the way I want. I hate when I get an idea in my head and then realize its basically impossible. Oh and FYI.....my headboard......still not hung! At this point I am thinking its not even needed and i'll just sell it.

It's Monday! It's Monday and I have about 18750375693091275659 things that I need to do today. I'm so thankful to be off today.

Side Note: Say a little prayer for Lily. She may have to have surgery in the next few days. She may be 8 but I still see that sweet little baby, and I don't want her to be in pain.

Family

2011-03-04T06:47:00.000-08:00

It's "Show us your life" Friday over at Kelly's Korner, and today's topic is family.

I love my family! I am blessed to have amazing parents who have greatly sacrificed over the years for me and my sister. They never gave me any idea that I couldn't do whatever I wanted to do or be whomever I wanted to be. I have grown up in a house full of love and for that I am eternally grateful. They are my twin pillars without whom I could not stand. I am proud to be their daughter.

My Daddy is my hero, without him I would be lost. He is the most amazing man!

I can't count how many times in the last 24 years he has instilled in me to be independent and work hard to provide for myself. "Don't ever depend on a man, because they will let you down" he says. I work hard daily to make sure that never happens. He is quiet and shy and caring and I love him dearly! I am proud to call him my Daddy.

My Mother is a sacrificial mother. She would give her own life for Cassie or I and not think twice about it. Without her I would nothing. She definitely isn't quiet or shy. (which is where I get it from I'm sure) She has taught me to give rather than to receive, to think of others before myself, to treat others as I would want to be treated, to think before I speak ( still working on this one) to work hard, to plan for the future and to enjoy life. I am proud to call her my Mother.

Cassie is truly a gift straight from God. Of this I am sure! Being only 20 months apart, we are amazingly close. I have mothered (more like smothered) her since Jan. 18th, 1988 and I plan to continue! I am still shocked that she got married and pregnant first! Cassie is married to a great guy, Josh, and they are expecting their first baby, Tate, in July. I am thrilled to become an Aunt! I'll try not to smother him.....no promises!

Cassie's the best and I am proud to be her big Sister.

Friends are great, but at the end of the day my Family are the most important people in my life.

Dad, Mom, Cassie, Josh and soon Tate........that's what life is all about.

Not fame or fortune......FAMILY!

Go Lucy Go!

2011-03-03T09:07:00.000-08:00

I have to post about Lucy! She is just too precious not to!

Most of my readers are readers of Kelly's Korner too. So you already know about Miss Lucy. For those of you who don't read Kelly's blog (and I highly suggest that you start) this is Lucy.

She was diagnosed last week with medulla blastoma, a form of brain cancer. She had 3 tumors on her brain, one one her spine, as well as a "sugar coating" of cancer running down her spine. After this dangerous surgery is completed, she will then undergo chemo and radiation at St. Jude in Memphis.

These are her parents Kate and Erik.

Physical therapy

*ALERT*

The next two pictures are real tear jerkers!

Big Sis Ella holding her hand

This picture reminds me so much of Cassie and I when we were little.

How sweet is this?

*Officially crying again!

Just from reading Kate's blog I can see that Erik is the kind of Daddy like I have. The kind that would give their own life to save that of their children. The kind that would more than willingly take every ounce of pain on themselves rather than see their child suffer. That's a real Daddy!

More painful physical therapy

Keep this sweet girl and her family in your prayers!

*Note: All pictures were taken from Kate's blog. Feel free to follow Lucy's progress there.

http://erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com/

Ready and Open

2011-03-03T07:25:00.001-08:00

"In Omnia Paratus" is latin for ready for anything.

These days I am all about staying calm and keeping on.....AND being ready for anything.

Not just ready, but open to anything.

Because we never know what God has planned for us!

Hawaii isn't in Kenya

2011-03-02T07:12:00.000-08:00

Once again they get it wrong!

I'm not sure how many times he has to say it, BUT President Obama was born in Hawaii.

Hawaii people not Kenya! Last time I glanced at a globe Hawaii wasn't located in Kenya. Now I could be wrong, things are changing. Just a few months ago I was a Gemini for goodness sake. I hear Asia really isn't the largest continent these days, and apparently Charlie Sheen is more newsworthy than the Government possibly shutting down. Still I think I am right about this whole Hawaii/Kenya issue.

Seriously I don't care which (if any) party that you belong to, check your facts before you get on a national news radio show and start talking!

Part of being a professional politician, former state Governor to be exact, is knowing what in the world you are talking about before you open your mouth. Small details such as birthplaces and hometowns shouldn't be hard to grasp or remember.

"One thing that I do know is his having grown up in Kenya, his view of the Brits, for example, (is) very different than the average American," Huckabee said, pointing to Obama's decision in 2009 to remove a bust of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill from the Oval Office.

(Courtesy of AP)

He failed to note that Obama replaced the Oval Office fixture with a bust of one of his American heroes, President Abraham Lincoln, and moved the Churchill bust to the White House residence.

(Courtesy of AP)

The executive director of Huckabee's political action committee said the former governor misspoke.............yes i'm positive that's what happened.

"When the governor mentioned he wanted to know more about the president, he wasn't talking about the president's place of birth — the governor believes the president was born in Hawaii," Hogan Gidley said. "The governor would, however, like to know more about where President Obama's liberal policies come from and what else the president plans to do to this country — as do most Americans."

(Courtesy of AP)

As an American let me say that Gov. Huckabee if you plan to throw your name in the hat for a chance as the next leader of the free world..........hire an extraordinary fact checker, an amazing speech writer and learn to follow a prompter letter for letter, word for word.

Just a thought..........

P.S. I don't care who you are or what office you have held in the past have some respect for our President. It's President Obama. Not Obama said this and Obama did that. I personally don't care for President Bush, but he was elected and titled President. That demands a level of respect. Whether you agree or agree to disagree he's still the President and should be addressed as such.

Knock Knock

2011-03-01T12:02:00.000-08:00

It's Girl Scout cookies time again!!!!!!!!!

My front door must have a sign on it welcoming all girl scouts to knock on it.

I currently have a kitchen table full of cookies. So many that I was ashamed to take a picture of my actual cookies. Let's just say my freezer will be stocked until Girl Scout cookie time 2012!

Life in a bubble

2011-03-01T08:42:00.000-08:00

I must be living under a rock, because I had no idea there are actually people out there living in bubbles! How did I miss this? I've not seen one with a bathroom yet.......

I have no desire to live in a bubble, but the next camping trip may call for one!

Oh Amazon how I love thee!

2011-03-01T07:33:00.001-08:00

Once again Amazon and I are best friends!

I've been driving to and from work WITHOUT an audiobook for over a week now......SHOCK....but thanks to Amazon thats about to change!

I am so excited about this book!

When I read In an Instant I fell in love with Lee!

She is someone I would want to be friends with in real life.

Amazon must have known how much I want to read this book because I got it for $1.44!

1.44+free shipping=An Amazing deal!

Who didn't watch Back to the Future back in the day?

Michael J. Fox has such a great story and a really great attitude.

.44+free shipping=YAY!!!!!

This book is read by both authors like In an Instant is so i'm really excited about it. Something about hearing the same story from two different angles makes it even better.

2.90+free shipping= One really happy me!

Two by Two

2011-02-28T12:48:00.000-08:00

After today I am thinking I may need to assemble a rather large boat and begin collected animals two by two. These are some pictures of Knoxville and Clinton. Teri's husband is a cop in Clinton and he called around 10 this morning to tell us to stay inside and not go out for lunch. Thankfully, we had an amazing patient who wanted to buy our lunch today and just so happen that the place delievered. I was so glad, since I forgot to pack my lunch this morning and going out in a monsoon wasn't top of to do list.

I talked to Dad before I left work and he said the interstate wasn't looking great and he would probably be up there most of the night.

P.S. Thanks to all my blog friends for sending Cassie get well soon cards and gifts! They have lifted her spirits! She is currently back in the hospital so prayers are needed! Thanks in advance!

Melanie, Mitch and Bodega Bay

2011-02-25T11:19:00.000-08:00

*****NO IDEA WHY THESE DIDN'T POST OVER THE WEEKEND*****

It's Friday!

We worked today (which is odd in most dental offices, and for us) and I am thrilled to be home. It wasn't a crazy crazy day, but we had one patient.....the cutest 2 year old on the planet....come in for his first ever visit. Why are the cutest little boys the meanest? He wasn't mean like Tasmanian devil. He was mean like.... be sitting in your lap and pinch you, but smile with that I am totally innocent smile. His little face just melts my heart. He has an older brother that is something else! These boys are going to be heartbreakers one day!

Home in my pj's ready for movie night and a trip to Bodega Bay.

Tonight's feature is one of my all time favorites.....The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock.

A classic! If you haven't seen it you should!

Basically....

Spoilt socialite and notorious practical joker Melanie Daniels is shopping in a San Francisco pet store when she meets Mitch Brenner. Mitch is looking to buy a pair of love birds for his young sister's birthday; he recognises Melanie but pretends to mistake her for an assistant. She decides to get her own back by buying the birds and driving up to the quiet coastal town of Bodega Bay, where Mitch spends his weekends with his sister and mother. Shortly after she arrives, Melanie is attacked by a gull, but this is just the start of a series of attacks by an increasing number of birds.

Tippi Hedren is an amazing actress.

(She is also Melanie Griffith's Mom)

Melanie and Annie Hayworth

Ahhhhh Rod Taylor!

He was quite a handsome man in his day!

No one could have played Mitch Brenner like he did, and no one can make Bodega Bay sound as inviting as he did!

Favorite part of the whole movie:

Mitch: Well, small world...How do you know Annie?

Melanie: We went to school together - college...

Mitch: So you came up to see Annie, huh?

Melanie: Yes.

Mitch: I think you came up to see me.

Melanie: Now why would I want to see you of all people?

Mitch: I don't know. You must have gone to a lot of trouble to find out who I was and where I lived.

Melanie: No, it was no trouble at all. I simply called my father's newspaper. Besides, I was coming up anyway. I've already told you that.

Mitch: You really like me, huh?

Melanie: I loathe you. You have no manners, you're arrogant, and conceited, and I wrote you a letter about it, in fact. I tore it up.

Yes, I am a dork!

I have this barbie....in the original box.

What can I say? I really love this movie! So much so that I am considering being her for Halloween this year. Yes, a dork....I already know.

Happy Friday!

Riding around in my Automobile

2011-02-25T08:15:00.001-08:00

Look what came in the mail today!

Sweet boy Tate is going to have a blast in his Cozy Coupe!

Yes, I realize it will be a little while before he can actually use it, but I got it for

$12.99+free shipping on Amazon.

I've said it before, but it's worth saying again I LOVE Amazon!

I buy from Amazon so much that I get free shipping on basically everything I order.

(Well I did until fuel shot up to $3.19)

Plus they send me daily e-mails with what's on special that day.

Last week this was a daily deal, and I just couldn't pass it up. Regular price is $69. Sale price was $39 but I have an Amazon Prime account. Add in some bonus points from my last few purchases and it ended up being $12.99!

Can't pass up a deal like this!

The list that never ends

2011-02-25T07:55:00.001-08:00

I can't believe January is gone and February is almost over! The worst part is that to-do list I made back in December is still in my planner and doesn't have too many things marked off.

March is already jam packed so adding in what should have been completed in the first two months of the year isn't going to be easy. So far every weekend has something planned and one of which is a work trip to Atlanta. I love Atlanta. It's one of my favorite cities, but this isn't a fun trip. It's a two day dental convention......in a cold and dark convention center......with 8 a.m. classes! Sound fun? At some point I need to start planning a baby shower for my sister. That is if she can get out of bed long enough to enjoy a shower.

Add in the Women's Day Expo, CPR re-certification, Invisalign night, Staff meetings, Birthday parties, Consignment sales, Out of town friend visit, Dr. Appointments, and family and friend time......it's not looking like Jan and Feb's stuff is getting done.

My headboard is still not hung, neither are the new frames I ordered for my bedroom. My couch is still on backorder and so are the rugs. (Note to self: only re-do one room at a time in the future)

I'm not complaining! Being busy is better than being bored. I am just a super organized person and my planner is normally full, but never like this.

Dr. Mc....

2011-02-25T07:38:00.000-08:00

Please tell me I wasn't the only one excited about "Little Grey" and Jackson Avery last night!

(Okay this would be where a friend of mine would say that I act like I played golf with these people yesterday. Apparently its odd to some people that I really get into TV shows.) Anyway! Because Dr. McDreamy and Dr. McSteamy are already taken by Derrick and Mark, I think i'll start referring to Jackson as Dr. McSizzle.

Dear Lexi,

Don't screw this one up!

Something tells me she is going to go running back to Mark.

Typical Lex!

Everybody's gotta have a motto

2011-02-24T06:35:00.000-08:00

This is my new motto..........

Starting.......NOW!!!!!!!!

Luke & Lorelai...Rory & Logan

2011-02-24T06:16:00.000-08:00

For the last few weeks I have gone to bed every night with those crazy Gilmore Girls. Who better than Rory and Lorelai? A couple of years ago Mama got me the first 5 seasons on DVD. That's been one of my all time favorite Christmas gifts. I love these girls!

I really wanted Luke and Lorelai to end up together. I mean who wouldn't want to end up with Luke? The little note in this picture makes my heart melt.

True love can never break!

Call me a hopeless romantic (because I am) but I thought Logan and Rory should have ended up together too. He was much better than Dean or Jess. I saw on Perez Hilton that a Gilmore Girls movie may be in the works! Hopefully it will turn out better than the Sex and the City movies!

Crazy cut

2011-02-23T07:06:00.000-08:00

It's haircut/color day!

Currently it's 4:09 a.m. and I cannot sleep............big surprise!

I've been up since 2 a.m. Tried for almost an hour to fall asleep....no luck. Nothing is on TV this early. Since I am getting my hair done tonight (If I can stay awake through the appt) I am searching for a new look.

I was never a fan of Kristen Cavallari as a person, but I liked her hair.

Even though it's crazy to chop my hair off right before summer when I will need it to be long and able to be "pull up" ready for the lake.....I am taking the plunge. It's a cute cut and I need something new.

Swimsuits and Stadium Wear

2011-02-22T10:45:00.000-08:00

It's SPRING!!!!! Which means summer is just around the corner and that means that it's swimsuit time!!!!!!!! I love summer and all that that implies. Sundresses and swimsuits make me happy. So do gift cards to Victoria's Secret. I got 5 gift cards to VS for Christmas. So I saved them for swimsuits.

Purple is my second favorite color and polka dots are my thing so I got this one.

This color caught my eye. Since I really don't have anything else in this color or style I got it too.

YAY for stripes! Normally I don't like stripes, but i'm trying to branch out.
This pretty is going to Coasta Rica with me!

LOVE this one. Can't wait to wear it!

Pink......polka dots.....ya know I had to have this one!

Oh and this one too!

These were screaming my name!

Go Vols!

Can't cheer on the Vols without the proper stadium attire!

Yay Trevor!

2011-02-21T12:02:00.000-08:00

Trevor is a local and he won the Daytona 500! I know Trevor's girlfriend and I am sure she was the loudest fan there. Gotta love her! I'm so glad its race season again!

Blog worthy

2011-02-21T10:54:00.000-08:00

Looks like I wasn't the only one who spent some quality time with the great outdoors this weekend. Matt sent these pictures to me from his weekend hunting expedition. Pretty sure I am bad luck, because he didn't kill a single animal.

Sorry Matt!

(Not really)

This is my new background on my phone.

P.S. Matt we have lots of animals in Tennessee......just saying!
Ha!

Hiatus

2011-02-21T06:38:00.000-08:00

I've been on a little blog hiatus. It wasn't intentional, but the end of last week wasn't great and I just needed a few days away from the computer. I had one of those moments that I wish I could just go back and redo almost instantly as it is happening. Not the best feeling. I'm hoping and praying that everything gets back to normal soon.

In the midst of my depression Carrie called and wanted to take Hudson fishing. I'm not a fisher-person, but I needed to get my mind on better things.

What better way to spend a Saturday than at the lake?
The water was down, but it was still nice to be there.

Hudson was EXTREMELY excited to get to use his new Lighting McQueen tackle box and fishing pole. How cute is this?

Bless him!

Snack Time! "Look Miss Tippy!" -Hud

He hooked himself! Definitely the scariest moment of the day!

Hello Spring!

Lexy girl was all about the water! 5 minutes into the day she was already in splashing....the fish loved that!

This face is priceless. TiTi wasn't getting his hook fixed fast enough.

Andy Griffith theme song comes to mind!

"I'm ready!"

Safety First!

Hud had to wear his life jacket so we wore ours.

He was so excited we buckled him in with his life jacket on!

Lexy was just praying we weren't taking her on another 108 degree hike!

Sweet boy!

My rainboots needed a little mud

While we were gone Sarah washed her car, so Brady had to wash his tractor. Super sweet!

Tomorrow is Monday and I am praying things will go back to the way they were before Wednesday.

Ryleigh Bug

2011-02-16T11:22:00.000-08:00

Look who I got to play with tonight!

Sweet Ryleigh bug came to cheer Cassie up! She is the happiest baby, and definately someone Cassie needed to see. Her little laugh is adorable!

Cassie started home health today. I'm not sure how many days a week they will come, but they taught her and Josh how to clean and care for her PICC line. Josh is already a pro! Cassie seemed to be in better spirits today. She had more energy and better color. She still isn't back to her old self (and may not be for months) but she is getting there. Dad stayed with her today and is staying with her tomorrow. Hopefully, she will continue to get stronger and be able to get up and down without help by the end of the week. If not I guess Dad will have to retire early and be her full time nurse! Ha!

Just a side note: I am currently laying in bed looking at my headboard......leaned up against the wall.....still not hung......going on 4 days now. Just saying.......

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-15T06:42:00.000-08:00

These basically sum up my thoughts on Valentine's day this year....................

......or to try my best to forget most of them.........
.........what better quality to look for..........

....and oh yeah not EVERY single Facebook friend you have wants to see/know what your significant other got you for V Day, but thanks for sharing!

This Valentine's day was so fun, i'm already looking forward to next year!

Yea right!

Two steps forward, three steps back

2011-02-14T05:51:00.000-08:00

If this weekend is any indication of how the next 6 months of Cassie's pregnancy will be, i'm not looking forward to it. Cassie spent the entire weekend in the hospital. After a battery of tests she has been diagnosied with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Which basically means that she has a severe form of morning sickness, that limits her intake of food and fluids. Hyperemesis is considered a rare complication of pregnancy. Estimates of the percentage of pregnant women afflicted range from 0.3% to 2.0%. So of course she is in that range. Poor Cassie! She is pitiful.

On Saturday her Dr. told her she would have to have a PICC LINE or Peripherally Inserted Cental Catheter. (The pic above isn't Cassie's, hers has 3 lines) This is usually used for chemo with cancer patients, but at the present time its keeping both Cassie and the baby alive. She hasn't had any solid foods in almost a week, and very little liquid. Her PICC has 3 outlets. One is for her IV, one for her TNP and the other for them to draw blood. When she gets to go home (hopefully Monday) she will take her PICC line with her. This will stay in her arm until she has the baby in July. She will also start home health the day she comes home. They have told her she won't have to eat while she has the TNP. People can live on TNP.

If you know me in real life then you know that when something like this happens I am usually the one who springs into action. And thats exactly what I did. Friday after work Dad and I took Mom and Josh clothes and food over to the hospital. Cassie looked so bad and was worn out so we didn't stay too long. * Just a side note for my memory, Friday night wasn't all bad*

I spent Saturday morning cleaning her house and doing her laundry. The last thing she needs to come home to is a messy house and dirty clothes. Then Dad and I went back to the hospital. She had a rough day Saturday. Lots of vomiting and somewhere around 6 p.m. she started to shake. Finally they gave her some benadryl and phenergren. She was resting when we left. I stayed with Dad this weekend, and spent most of today cleaning their house. I just got home from the hospital and i'm happy to say that she is better today. If all goes well she may get to go home today. Her Dr. has given us all instructions that she is to be on bedrest and be very careful for the next few months.

Cassie has an amazing husband! Josh hasn't left her side this whole time. He really is her best friend. Hopefully between him, Mom, Me and Dad we can keep her healthy enough to make it until July.

Darnell

2011-02-11T12:32:00.000-08:00

Look at this sweet baby!

This is Darnell and he is the sweetest monkey I have ever held! Okay so he's the only monkey I have ever held, but still.

Darnell belongs to The Little Ponderosa Petting Zoo in Lake City.

He is only 6 weeks old, but this time next month he will be living in California. Darnell is going to be a seeing eye monkey for a 9 year old little girl. He is going to be her eyes! How sweet is that!

Look at his sweet eyes!

I fell in love.....

...amd he fell in love with me!

Oh and for a mere $7500.00 his brother can be mine!
Ummmmm yea I loved him, but not that much!

Let's skip it!

2011-02-10T12:13:00.000-08:00

Is Valentine's Day really that close?

Can't we just skip Feb. 14th all together?

Dear Cupid,

I'm tired of seeing your face on TV commercials, Hallmark displays, magazine ads, billboards, internet banners, etc etc etc.........

I know you mean well, but I am really not into the Valentine's Day spirit this year. Do us both a favor and disappear! UNLESS.........

you can send me a guy who will love me "just cuz!"

Gotta love dry humor

2011-02-09T13:03:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how dead on some of these cards are!

Thanks Matt!

Team Ryder

2011-02-09T06:05:00.000-08:00

As much as I wanted a sweet little girl to dress up in pink and polka dots, I guess I will love a sweet little boy in blue and stripes.

Team Reece is no more..... :(

I'm not going to lie, when Mom text me I was hoping she was just joking. Not that little boys are great, I just wanted pink, polka dots, tutus and tea parties. However, after a "quick" ETSY search I discovered some cute boy things.............

I can handle this

I must admit this "contraption" was a new one for me.

I've never used one of these when changing a boy's diaper.

Ryder needs this set!

I love little boys in bowties!
Ryder will need some bowties for church!!!!!!!!!

Searsucker neckties.......YES!!!!!!
Can't order the pink one though.
Josh already put his foot down on all things pink for his little man!

I am loving all the retro owl patterns out right now.
Hobby Lobby had some new ones this week, so now they are in my sewing basket!

Yep gotta have a few of these!

Okay so maybe there are a few cute things out for boys, and this won't be a total waste of my fashion dreams. Pretty sure I am out of luck though on the tea parties!

Happy Birthday Cassie!

2011-02-08T07:38:00.000-08:00

I'm just about a month late posting these, but better late than never!

Cassie's favorite birthday gift.....her ultrasound!

Daddy-to-be showing off the ultrasound pictures to Aunt Kayla

Sweet boy Jackson was a big helper at gift time!

He helped Cassie with every gift. He was practicing for his Birthday!

He really loved cake time! It was in his hair and eyes by the time Kayla got to him.

Dad spent the whole night on the ipad.

He is not a computer person, but give him an ipad and craigslist and he is content for hours.

Look at that sweet face!

Priceless

Magpies Cake!!!!!!

It was much prettier before she cut it.

Happy Birthday Sassy!

Hello Friday...I've missed you!

2011-02-04T11:28:00.000-08:00

Dear bad feeling in the bottom of my stomach.......will you please go away?

Today is Friday, and I am exhausted! This week has been less than lovely. Deaths, sickness and sadness.........I'm ready to move on.

I came straight home and crawled into bed, pulled the covers over my head and slept for a whole 30 minutes. WOW! Yea, that isn't what I had in mind. I don't sleep too well these days. Actually its been more like months since I have slept sound without waking up every hour on the hour. Even then it was only because I had taken phenergren for a terrible headache. I'm complaining and I shouldn't. Let's face it my life is peachy compared to some, and I take that forgranted quite a bit.

In other news.....

1. My headboard is finished! Nikki (bless her heart) worked all day on it! Now I just need to figure out a way to get it from Nikki's house to my apartment. Hmmmmm I really need an SUV!

2. My Dad has been out since 4 a.m. preparing for this snowstorm that is approaching. Again pray with me that it passes us completely and he can go home.

3. I have a dreaded doctor appointment on the 21st............ugh! I have the pleasure of drinking that TASTY prep drink the night before! Yum Yum! I opted for grape this time, since I already hate the taste of grape anything. (reminds me of dimetapp days from my childhood) Last time I picked cherry and it ruined Sonic cherry limeades for months after. That's not the best part, I get to be there at 4:30 a.m.!!!!!! Oh yea I am one lucky lucky girl!

4. Ben is coming home today! He was up walking around yesterday and even ate 3 meals! Thank God he is doing so well!

5. I am over half way done with Bob and Lee Woodruff's book In an Instant. So far it's made me cry in every chapter. The old saying you don't really know a person until you walk in their shoes rings true in this case. It's an amazing book and i'm really glad I decided to (listen) read it. Parts of it are depressing. I walked into work one morning this week with puffy cry eyes....not attractive! Since then I have just been listening to it on my way home.

6. My reading list isn't looking great! I've finished 3 almost 4 audio books, but i've totally abandoned the actual book I was reading. Instead of trying to read 100 books in a year, maybe my goal should be to read one.....just one!

Happy Friday!

Sad Day

2011-02-03T17:15:00.000-08:00

What a sad day!

I want to start by saying that I am in no way complaining. My day has been simple in comparison to most and one friend's especially. "My Person" lost a family member this week, and it was someone who meant a great deal to me and my Mother. This man was the husband of my Mother's very favorite customer. She was my favorite too.

This woman was amazing. She had a standing 8 a.m. hair appointment every Saturday. Each Saturday she would show up, 30 minutes early, with breakfast for her, Mom and us. It was a weekly tradition that ended all too soon for my Mother. She didn't miss a Saturday, and she never forgot treats for me and Cassie. Sometimes her husband would take us to breakfast at McDonalds and then take us along while he ran errands. He was so good to us. I think they both must have felt sorry for us being trapped at Mom's shop all day long. In the summer they would take us to their house to swim with their grandson. (I don't think he liked 2 girls taking over his pool, and tv remote)

When she passed away, my Mother felt like she had lost her 2nd Mother.

We felt like we had lost a Grandmother.

Saturdays were never the same.

It's so odd. I was just wondering about this man earlier in the week. Mom bought me a shadowbox for Christmas to preserve a dress that his wife made me. I just so happen to have sent both the box and dress off this week to be created. I can't wait to get this back and hang it. This dress means a great deal to me. Shipping it to Mississippi with this box wasn't easy. If it gets lost in the mail, I will be crushed! If I could still fit into this dress, I would still try to wear it! It's been in a fireproof wedding dress box I bought at the dry cleaner. In the back of my mind I have always thought.......if this house ever catches on fire I will grab my "mini" (She called me Mini, because I was so tiny for my age) dress, my pearls and my photo albums......in that order!

(I'll post pictures of the finished product!)

Of all the places I could have wanted to be tonight, I wanted to be at the funeral home. Of course nothing ever works out the way I want. I wanted to be there for that person who is always there for me, while he is dealing with this. I wanted to make sure that he knew I care. This was one night I wish I had a 9-5 job.

I went to bed sad last night. My person was going through a terrible time, and I couldn't be there. The worst part was I hardly slept Tuesday night. I woke up Wednesday morning more worn out than when I layed down 7 hours before. My first thought was I need a vacation. Who else would I share this thought with? I text him that I either need a vacation or a full nights' sleep. I sent this text at 5:35 a.m. I'm sure he was stressed about his Grandfather, running on very little sleep himself, and entirely more in need of a vacation than I will ever be. I wish I had known he was dealing with all that, been there for him. I've thought about him and his family all day. He is strong, I have no doubt about that, but I would have still liked to be there.

Not that I had any great words of wisdom (thats his thing) or any way to comfort him. I still wanted to be close.

Because that's what you do for someone who is your person.

One step closer

2011-02-03T10:52:00.000-08:00

On a lighter note:

My bedroom is getting closer to be complete!

I finally ordered my headboard yesterday! It only took me 3 weeks of searching to discover that in the end I want just a simple black upholstered headboard with silver buttons. Big surprise right? Me.....black.......never! Mom has already fussed and said that I will look like I am in mourning. I wanted something simple and classic that I can match future bedding with.

My friend Nikki at http://www.trestelledesigns.com/ is constructing my headboard. She is amazingly creative! I sent her an e-mail yesterday telling her to just do whatever she wants. My only requests were that it be black and classic. She may be even more excited about this project than I am!

This is similar to what I want.

I LOVE monogrammed things. Half of my possessions have my name or initials on them.

Yes, it can be an obsession at times. I thought about getting my initials on my headboard, but at the last minute I decided against it.

I thought about patterns, but I don't want to have the same bedding forever. Or have to stay in the same color scheme for years.

I even thought about white. GASP! Yes white. Then I snapped back into reality!

Imagine this black with silver buttons..........

Nikki said she should have the headboard done this weekend or by Tuesday at the latest. YAY! Finally, my bedroom will be finished!

Pictures of the week

2011-02-02T11:50:00.000-08:00

CUTE!!!!!!!!!!

My thoughts exactly!

Stupid Funny

2011-02-02T11:42:00.000-08:00

I had no idea when I posted that video that I would get so many "follow up" videos in my comments. (Still reading and responding to comments by the way, just not publishing them) Thanks Chris for sending this one.

Dear Monday.........why can't we be friends?

2011-01-31T17:39:00.000-08:00

Two posts in one night?

See I can do it!

Honestly I am exhausted and would rather be in bed, but this day was just so much fun I want to document it. When I say fun I really mean miserable! Today has been the worst day. I had to take a 15 minute break this morning to cry. Yes, I cried at work. No, it didn't help. It only made me more mad that I crumbled. Miraculously minutes after my breakdown I checked my phone and had a text from my favorite person, who told me that everything would be ok. Of course he was right.....as usual. Thanks to the girls at work, and a private lunch in my car with my audio book I was feeling better by the afternoon.

The entire day wasn't a waste. I got home to find my parents at my apartment......with tape measures in hand........apparently I am getting a new bed. Dad said "I bet you wish you had never given us keys huh?" All I could do was laugh. I wish they wouldn't spend so much money on me, but they like to help so why stop them. When I first moved out they were really sad, and I felt guilty. Then I realized the best thing to do was include them. So I made them both a key and let them basically move me in. It made Dad feel better that he could plug in all my electronics correctly, and Mom of course wanted to organize and decorate. There was a time in my not so distant past that I would have fought them on these things, but not now. One might say I don't need to be in control as much. Maybe that's a sign of maturity?

So it's 9:03 p.m. and I am going to bed.

P.S. I love my new background!

Thanks Shabby Blogs!

Summer Fever

2011-01-31T11:07:00.001-08:00

This weather is making me think SUMMER!!!!!!! Summer means pool days, laying out in the sun, swimsuits, flip flops and SUNDRESSES!!!!!!!!

It's official, I have summer fever!

Last summer I wore a dress almost everyday. As soon as I got off work, the scrubs were replaced with a sundress. It just makes me feel more girly to dress up and every store seems to have tons of sundresses. Good for my style....bad for my checkbook!

Over the summer I discovered a new website that has the cutest dresses in my size!

(Yes a major deal!)

http://www.modcloth.com/

Pretty sure at least 3 of these will be hanging in my closet by March!

(Glad I cleaned it out over the weekend!)

This isn't one of them! Trust me a wedding dress is NOT in my near future, but if I ever get married this is my dress. J Crew's "Lucinda" will be perfect for my simple 50 guest (MAX) wedding.......if I decide to get married. It has pockets! Every dress needs pockets, just saying.

This one will be for sure! I am planning to wear this to Ella's rehearsal dinner in April.

I LOVE black! Simple, elegant and easily able to modify. I once justified buying a dress because it was black and I could wear it to funerals.....yep I am that weird! Actually I prefer the term frugal!

Love this one............

.....oh and this one too!

Purple is my favorite color, so this one will be hanging in my closet for sure!

Oh but this one is on sale!

How cute is this!

Every girl needs a red dress...right?

I just think this looks classic.

This beauty is rightly named "Dinner at Tiffany's" so of course its suppose to live with me!

Decisions decisions decisions!

Thankful for my 2nd job!

Weekend Recap

2011-01-30T19:06:00.000-08:00

How is the weekend already over?

Seriously I don't know where my time goes. Oh wait now I remember........

Friday was a crazy day at work. It was after 7 p.m. before I finally got everything done, and got out the door. Normally, it doesn't bother me to work long hours but I was suppose to meet the girls for dinner at 7. So as usual I was late, which I hate, but was none the less. Downtown and Market Square are two of my favorite parts of Knoxville. Market Square has the BEST restaurant, Tomato Head, and I could eat there daily! By the time I parked, walked and found the girls they were already eating. SUPER! After we ate, and I managed to spill my entire (non-alcoholic) drink on me and the table next to us, we went to Oodles and Uncorked. It's a wine bar two doors down from Tomato Head. For some reason I just wasn't feeling girls night. After a non-stop day at work and my spill at dinner I just wanted to leave, and I knew exactly where I wanted to go. Remember "My Person"? Well I don't get to see him very much. BUT.....on my way home I text him to see if he was still awake. His response was "I don't know if I am or not" which just made me laugh. I'm pretty sure I either woke him up, or he was just about to go to bed. Anyway I ended up getting to see him for a few minutes! It may not sound like much, but i'll take a few minutes anyday over nothing at all.

Saturday started a little slow. I spent most of the morning cleaning and organizing, and ended the day working my closet into shape. I am happy to report that it looks much better. It's not as tidy as I would like, but I have to work with what space I have. I feel blessed to have a closet and clothes to hang in it. Sometimes I forget just how lucky I am.

Today was a whirlwind! Mama, Daddy and I spent most of the day shopping. We went baby shopping!!!!!!!!!!! Sears was having an amazing sale! We found Cassie, well Tatum or Reese, an Eddie Bauer stroller, pack and play and wooden high chair for a grand total of..........$113!

I am all about clearance sales, and searching for a good deal! I can't even tell you how happy Mama and I were when we saw this whole set so cheap. Poor Daddy! We made him stand and guard all the items while we kept looking. Mama almost bought her crib too, but they only had a display on sale. Daddy just laughed everytime one of us brought him something eles to watch. He's laid back that way. Finally, after a full day of looking at all things baby we took everything to Cassie's. Bless her heart she is having a really rough time. This baby is making her so sick. I wish I had a picture of her face when she saw us carrying in all her things.

In an extra effort to lift her spirits, I put her stoller together. Then I made her practice breaking it down, and setting it up. Ummmmmmm..............she is going to get some looks the first time she goes to the mall and has to get that stroller out alone. Oh well you know what they say....practice makes perfect!

Now I am home, and exhausted!

This week is going to be extra long. We worked 5 days last week, and we are working 5 days this week. So much for my errand day Friday! Plus this week I am housesitting a couple of nights......in a big house......alone! Yea, hopefully I will be so worn out from work that I will fall FAST asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow!

Wishful Thinking

2011-01-30T08:16:00.000-08:00

Some people dream of a white Christmas, but not me!

I dream of smoking hot summer days by the pool!

The last couple of days have been warmer, which instantly makes me wish it was summer. Too bad i'll have to wait 6 more months to enjoy swimsuits and sundresses.

Another reason to hate snow!

2011-01-28T10:02:00.000-08:00

Thanks to a sweet blogger friend I now have one more reason to worry when Dad is at work.

Hahaha Just kidding Jenna! Thanks for sending this to me. I showed it to Dad and he was shocked! He had to watch it a couple of times, and then made me e-mail it to a couple of guys he works with. This truck is almost identical to Dad's, so when I watched it my first thought was I HATE snow! On that note it was 42 degrees today!

Pictures of the week

2011-01-28T09:17:00.000-08:00

How sweet is this?

Priceless!

Two of my fav's!

State of the Union

2011

Let's get organized!

2011-01-28T08:53:00.000-08:00

Three blog posts in one night?

I know.....i'm just as proud of myself as you guys are!

Even though its the very last thing I wanted to do tonight, I organized my closet!

Sound fun?

Well what else would I do on a Saturday night?

My closet is so tiny, and I have soooooooooo many clothes. At the beginning of every season I take a day and go through EVERYTHING. Normally I end up with 2 or 3 bags to drop off at Goodwill, but its still not enough. My closet door literally wouldn't close this morning.

Quick Side Note: 1. I hate to be late

2. I lay my clothes out at night to avoid being late

3. It stresses me out if I have to re-pick an outfit last minute!

This morning I was too busy listening to C-Span to notice that I had toothpaste on my dress. Glad I saw it.........2 minutes before I was about to leave! So guess who had to scramble to find a new dress, last minute? Guess who had to change her jewelry, shoes and leggings to match the new dress? Guess who was so frustrated that she DIDN'T listen to her audio book this morning? Shocked? Yea me too, but I needed something to change my mood! So Michael Jackson it was!

Okay back to the point......my closet is a mess!

It just needed some TLC and organizing.

(I was reciting that phrase to myself over and over again)

If it were better organized then maybe I wouldn't have to go on an hunting expedition, like I did this morning!

I would LOVE to have a walk in closet organized similar to this!!!!!!

Look at all of that space!

Ahhhhhh!!!!!!

And while we are talking about rooms I wish I had, I wish this was my laundry room!

So much for wishful thinking. Time for bed, I am exhausted!

Is it Friday yet?

2011-01-27T17:28:00.000-08:00

Remember when I said I LOVE my job? I may have forgotten to mention that I don't LOVE it everyday. Today was one of those days. For some reason people just don't show up for dental appointments. Not only do they not show up, they don't leave a message to cancel, answer when we call to reschedule or send in payments. When a patient doesn't show up, then we can't perform a service that we can't charge for, that will in turn pay my salary. See where i'm going with this? If I want to continue to get paid, patients MUST show up, have dental procedures performed and most importantly.....PAY! Dentistry is the only profession I know of where a person can have a service performed, and not pay. It's beyond me how a person can do that. Oh well it is what it is. Maybe I am just tired from two nights of not so great sleep. So I apologize for my cranky tone, and promise to perk up........tomorrow!

So in an attempt to relieve this lovely headache I am going to:

1. Watch Grey's even though its an old episode. By the way why is it not a new episode? Last week was old, but the week before was new. Anyway......

2. Have my favorite meal....SUSHI! Not this much, although I could probably eat this whole plate if it was in front of me right now. Crunchy shrimp is my favorite roll!

3. Cherry coke just reminds me of my childhood.
Sonic has the best especially if I ask for an extra shot of cherry syrup.

Hopefully, these three things will wipe my headache out and tomorrow will be a much much less stressful day!

On a very happy side note: "My Person" made my day once again today!
I swear he has no idea how great he is, even though I keep telling him!

Just in case you missed it the last 25 times I have said it....

.....He really is my most favorite person!

Let the countdown begin!

2011-01-26T11:20:00.000-08:00

186 days seems like a lot, but i'm sure its going to fly by! My Sister finds out Feb. 8th what Baby Russell is. She thinks its a girl, and I am guessing a boy.

Still trying!

2011-01-25T11:21:00.000-08:00

My 2011 reading list isn't working out quite as well as I had hoped. By the time I get home at night and do all the things I need to do the last thing I want is to read.

I'm still attempting to read this one, but so far I haven't picked it up for more than 5 minutes in over a week.
This is my newest audiobook. It was a little slow to start, but its starting to get good. Of course it didn't get to the juicy part until I pulled into the parking lot at work this morning. I was almost tempted to eat my lunch in the car just so I could listen! Yes, I realize that makes me a dork.....No, I don't care!

With some luck i'll finish the actual book within 2011......don't hold your breath!

Because she fussed....

2011-01-21T11:57:00.000-08:00

.......I gave in. I have a really super sweet friend, that unfortunately lives miles and miles away. I don't get to see her very much and the only way she sees me is my blog. Not sure why, but she doesn't have Facebook, nor does she want it........ummmmm doesn't EVERYONE have FB?

Just kidding Maci!

Miss Maci text me yesterday to say that I have been slipping on pictures. The truths the truth...so here are some pictures just for Maci!

P.S. Maci I miss you!

In an instant

2011-01-17T08:09:00.001-08:00

Ok I finished sTori Telling.......AND it was amazing!

I've always loved Tori Spelling, but after hearing her life story (up until now) in her own words I love her even more!

Now I am reading (listening) her 2nd book Mommywood. So far its just as great. Mom and I went shopping on Saturday, and we listened the whole trip. Mom isn't a fan of audio books and is always saying that she is afraid I will fall asleep while driving! Hahahaha she knows books sometimes bore me. That's why I pick fun audio books!

Savannah gave me 6 or 7 of her audio books to "read" when I finish Mommy Wood, but this is my next book!

Bob Woodruff is an amazing journalist and survivor. If you aren't familiar with his story you should be! In January 2006, Lee and Bob Woodruff seemed to have it all–a happy marriage, four beautiful children, and marvelous careers. Bob had just been named co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight, but then, while he was embedded with the military in Iraq, an improvised explosive device (IED) went off near the tank he was riding in. He and his cameraman, Doug Vogt, were hit, and Bob suffered a traumatic brain injury that nearly killed him.

In an Instant is the frank and compelling account of how Bob and Lee Woodruff’s lives came together, were blown apart, and then were miraculously put together again–and how they persevered, with grit but also with humor, through intense trauma and fear. More than a dual memoir of love and courage, In an Instant is an important, wise, and inspiring guide to coping with tragedy–and an extraordinary drama of marriage, family, war, and nation.

This book has been on my reading list for too long! I ordered it last night on Amazon (for a grand total of $5.23!!!!!!!) and can't wait to start!

Because things are changing.....

2011-01-16T17:04:00.000-08:00

I want to start this post with an apology, which I have always heard one should never do in a conversation, this post will not have pictures. SORRY!

Things are changing in my life and with this blog. Good things! I can't go into any details right now, but the first step is explaining why I blog. I started this blog on a whim. When I started I never thought anyone would read it. Honestly I just thought this would be a good way to journal or scrapbook. Scrapbooks are nice to look at, but hard work! I tried I really did! In the end it just wasn't for me. By the time I pulled out all my pictures, paper, paper punches, glue.....etc I was exhausted before I even started! Not one single scrapbook was ever finished. I ended up giving away all my supplies.

When I discovered the blog world I thought hey this will be a good way for me to look back in 30 years and see what I was interested in, and why. Journals really aren't my style either. My handwriting is less than calligraphy. Wish I could say that I have really kept up with this blog, poured my heart and soul into it, showed my true colors.....etc. Sadly in the past I have slipped some. In all admittance its my own fault. Life got busy and the blog hit the back burner. I am doing better though, and this is only the beginning!

Jumping into something isn't a characteristic of mine. I make calculated decisions. Weigh my options and go from there. I've been known to make a few too many pro/con lists in my time. One of my biggest fears is making a rash decision that I will regret and pay dearly for. So being the cautious person I am, I researched blogging before beginning my own. I read all kinds, from people in all parts of the world. What I discovered surprised me. Blogs were the newest things and I didn't know! While at the time (and even more now) I didn't really have anything to blog about, I started anyway. Since the beginning some major changes have taken place. When I started I was in a serious relationship with a guy I thought I was destined to marry. Looking back it wasn't meant to be from day one and I knew it...... but I can be stubborn.

When the relationship ended I thought about deleting all the posts that included him. Then I realized that in 30 years when I look back I am going to want to remember those memories. Well maybe I won't, but I at least want the option to read them. I can't delete those memories from my past, so I might as well keep the posts.

Computers and I are not always friends. We have our ups and downs. At some point in this blogging project of mine I clicked something and deleted almost every comment anyone ever made. So if you are reading this and have commented in the past but wondering why I didn't respond.....now you know why. I'm sorry! I wasn't ignoring you!

Somewhere along the line I managed to make some great friends. Through the blogs I read, and those who read mine, i've met some really interesting people! Too bad we all live so far apart, because i'm pretty sure we would have some fun girls nights!

Blogging has been a positive experience for me......well for the most part. This blog is public. It's public because I choose for it to be. It's open to comments because I choose for it to be. I enjoy reading comments, BUT they aren't all nice. In the past i've had several nasty comments and emails about some of my pictures. Apparently I have not shown myself in the best light. Let me take a moment to say...........If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. With that being said I appreciate comments and encourage them, but I won't publish negative comments. In fact I haven't been publishing any comments. I still read them, so keep sending them!

What you see in these pictures are fun nights with my friends and family. You see me going to clubs, having dinner with the girls, celebrating Birthdays and bachelorette parties......etc. You also see what i'm reading, watching on tv and doing with my family. I'm not a wild party girl. When you see a post with pictures from a club its for a celebration. I don't go to dance clubs every weekend, nor do I want to. In all honesty I get up, go to work, come home, fix dinner, watch a couple of tv shows, get things ready for the next day and go to bed. AND I love it! In fact I look forward to my routine.

Thank you for all your comments about my love life. I really do appreciate that so many of you care. I care too, but I am really happy being single. Ok so there are days when I don't say that. The truth is I have a guy in mind, but things just aren't right yet. That isn't to say that they will ever be, or that we will ever get together. He's "my person" and unless you watch Grey's Anatomy that means nothing to you. It means the world to me. It means that I can (and do) tell him anything and everything. It means that he never sugar coats his advice. It means that he is the person I run to when my world seems to be falling apart around me. And when that feels like what is happening he is the only person that can fix it. I'm not sure if he knows what he means to me, but he really is my person. So while I wait to see what the future holds for me, I am going to enjoy being single. NO that doesn't mean I am going to become a bed hopper, or open my own bed to a different guy nightly. It just means that I am going to have fun.

Because things are changing.............I have written you a short novel. It was necessary, I promise. If for no other reason than for me to look back in 30 years and remember why I started blogging, kept old boyfriend posts, met some great friends, dealt with questionable comments and judgemental photo scrutiny, and why I was ok being single.

I blog for me.....and for you.....but mostly for me!

Gibbs, Ziva, Tony, McGhee and Duckie

2011-01-16T14:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday!

I've spent the better part of today watching one of my favorite series.

USA has an NCIS marathon on today, and I am in Heaven!

Yes, I know it seems that my life is quite boring.

Truth of the matter is I really like my boring life.

Spending my down time at home keeps the drama out of my life, and where else would I rather be than snuggled up on the couch with Gibbs, Ziva, Tony and McGhee? Oh and Duckie too!

This time last year my life was upside down and I was drowning in drama. I'm so glad those days are behind me. I'm thankful to have gone through those situations and learned some life lessons, and hope to not repeat them in the future. It's amazing how things can change in just a years' time. Last January I was helping my Sister move into and organize her new house. This January I am helping her prepare for a new baby!

2010 wasn't a terrible year. Lots of great things happened, and some not so great. Still I feel blessed to have been through it all. How else would I have learned so much about myself last year. If nothing else 2010 was a learning year. Now 2011 is here and I am sure it will teach me some things too. Hopefully, these lessons will come easier and without so many consequences! Hahaha!

For now I am going to catch up on some of my favorite blogs, watch a few more NCIS episodes and start getting ready for a new work week.

(Ohhhhh and a quick side note: I LOVE MY JOB!)

Guess who?

2011-01-14T13:00:00.000-08:00

Guess who finally got out of the house? Guess who finally got to go back work? Guess who has her sanity back??????

ME!!!!!!!

4 days at home is too long! I ran out of tv shows to watch, movies new and old, rooms to clean, shelves to organize, laundry, dishes.......you get the point.

When I thought I had reached the end of my rope Savannah called to say that we were working the next day! I quickly iron a set of scrubs and packed my lunch. She had said she would pick me up at 7:30 a.m. I got up at 5:45 a.m. (early for me) jumped in the shower and started getting ready. Seriously I was like a kid on the first day of school! Call me crazy, but I love my job and I love the girls I work with. Most of all I love a paycheck, and if we don't work we don't get paid. We don't have sick days, personal days and certainly not snow days. So days off work isn't a plus to me. Anyway around 7 a.m. Savannah called to say that our patients were already calling to cancel! This girl's heart sank! I wanted to work so badly, but without patients thats hard to do. She said that we were going to wait until 10 a.m. and then see what the weather looked like.

So this girl did the only thing she could......went back to bed. Thankfully our afternoon patients still wanted to be seen, so we went on to work!

I'm thrilled that the snow is melting, patients are showing up for their appointments AND my Dad got to come home! He hasn't had much sleep in the past week, and its starting to show. He is exhausted! I am hoping he will get to stay home this weekend and REST!

One of our patients told me today that he thinks another snow system is heading our way next week! Pray with me people that this isn't true! My Mom is a teacher, and they only have 2 snow days left for the whole year. If they use those then they have to start staying until 4 p.m. each day to make up the time. Dad is already exhausted, another snow storm isn't what he needs.

One last thing. My Sister went to the Doctor today and Baby Russell's heartbeat is strong and healthy! She was hoping to have an ultrasound and find out the gender, but no such luck. Instead she will (fingers crossed) find out Feb. 8th. It's probably a good thing she didn't find out because my paycheck really can't handle a shopping spree! Hahaha!

AND Just because I can't stand a post without pictures here is one from a snow day.

Snow Day # 2

2011-01-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

Day 2 of being held hostage by the wicked white (HUGE) waste of time went something like this....................

I started the day, (and will end) with The Real Housewives Of Atlanta.

In all honesty these girls didn't interest me until this season. After watching I have decided they are the funniest of any city. D.C. has been my favorite overall so far. Imagine that! Hahaha! Ne Ne has the best personality, and Kandi really can sing! Too bad Kim hasn't realized she can't! Poor Cynthia...bless her heart and that friendship contract too! If someone gave me a friendship contact I would probably walk away....no better yet, RUN away! It's Sunday which means a new episode tonight!! Love that Ne Ne's face was the first I saw today, and will probably be the last!

Who still watches The Nanny? I do!!!!!!!

If you haven't seen Tyler Perry's Why did I get married, you MUST!
Tyler Perry is a genius! His movies are hilarious!

What's a snow day without a Gilmore Girls marathon? This is one of those shows that I got into after it was on a few years. I never watched it on the WB. When Fox Family picked it up and started from the beginning I just to happen to be going through a break-up. It was a Friday night, and I was home sulking. Gilmore Girls came on and I fell in love. Now I have all the seasons on DVD.

If you read my blog then you know I am a DEMOCRAT....and YES I am proud of it! However, just because I am a Democrat that doesn't mean I hate Republicans. In fact sometimes I actually agree with them. Not often, but it has happened. Anyway TLC's show Sarah Palin's Alaska got my attention. I don't like Sarah Palin as a politician, but as a Mom trekking her family over Alaska teaching them about their heritage....I really do like her. Again Sarah Palin the politician.....not so much. Believe it or not I was sad to read that her show isn't being picked up for a second season. People can say whatever they want about her politics and policy views (Yes I have) but she really is doing a great thing. Not only for her kids, but Alaska too. Before this show I didn't know half of what I know now about Alaska. A trip may be in my near future!!!!!!

On Jan 30th, TLC will be showing Kennedy Family Movies. The program is going to be hosted by Stockard Channing, who I love love love, and will show never before aired home movies. I love love love the Kennedy's. This is one program I won't miss!

All the snow that melted today is about to be replaced. The last weather report I heard called for at least 3 more inches tonight. Tomorrow will be day 3 of cabin fever, not sure I will survive!

Snow day= tv day

2011-01-08T16:53:00.000-08:00

Guess what? It's STILL snowing. Y'all know how much I dislike snow, so waking up to see it covering EVERYTHING outside didn't thrill me. Still I decided since I was doomed to be stuck at home all day I might as well spend it wisely......doing laundry and watching tv. Exciting life huh?

I started the day with Twister. CLASSIC!

Then it was time for a new classic. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have been favorites of mine since elementary school. My Mom would read me and my sister his adventures, so of course when the movie came out I was excited! Side Note: I have probably watched it at least 40 times since it was relaesed. Robert Downey Jr is another fav of mine. They couldn't have cast a better actor to play Holmes. The sequel is due out December 2012!!!!

What's a tv day without any Teen Mom? MTV has a hit on their hands. Maci and Bentley are my favorites, but I like Catelynn and Tyler too. The moms on Teen Mom 2 don't seem as interesting, but i'm sure i'll watch. It drives me crazy that these girls start their episodes thinking its all going to be a breeze, then by the end they are crying saying they had no idea how hard it was going to be. Hopefully, tons of teenagers are watching and seeing its not a walk in the park to have a baby, go to HIGH school, homework, work and do things at home. Oh yea and still have time for friends.

I finally watched Julie and Julia. Julia Child's voice always got on my nerves. Even as a child when my Mom would watch her, she just got on my nerves. After watching this movie I have a new appreciation for her and all she accomplished. I'd never heard of Julie Powell until this movie. Making a recipe daily and then blogging about it for 365 days seems like a daunting task to me. I can barely blog daily just about my everyday life! The ending wasn't quite what I expected. Just in case you haven't seen it, i'll stop there.

Who doesn't love Raymond? Can you think of any other way to spend two hours while folding clothes?

Last but certainly not least..........Sex and the City is now on E! Which means even though I have every season on DVD, I can start over from the beginning. Good thing, because I don't have my DVD player hooked up and my laptop is currently rejecting any DVD I try to play. I'm not exactly a tech person. So until I can get my laptop back to the shop, i'll be watching E!

It's only 8:25 p.m. but I have had all the TV I can take for one day. Not that the internet is any more interesting. Cabin fever has set in, and all I can think about is leaving these 4 walls tomorrow. Hopefully, Mr. Sunshine will come out tomorrow and melt this wicked white stuff! Then maybe I can find my sanity.

2011 Reading (well sort of) list

2011-01-05T06:40:00.000-08:00

Everyone is talking about what books they plan to read in 2011. I'm not a big reader, so I compromise! My daily drive to and from work is an hour each way so I do audio books. Sounds crazy I know, and at first I didn't think I would like it. BUT thanks to Savannah they are my new favorite things!

Right now I am listening (reading) Tori Spelling's first book.

I LOVE it, but then again I LOVE her. Always have, since Beverly Hills 90210.

She narrates her own books, and that makes them 100X better!

This is my next book. Yes, I may be addicted to Tori Spelling!

I got both of these audio books on Amazon for less than $10, including shipping.

If you read audio books then you know they cost anywhere from $14-$45 at Borders or Barnes and Noble. Sometimes I find some good deals at McKay's, but they are normally scratched and worn.

2 audio books + free shipping for $10= A very happy Tiff!

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE Amazon???????

Believe it or not I am actually reading an actual book too.

This is the first time i've read anything from this author, and so far its good.

So far these are the only books on my 2011 reading list.

I am open to suggestions!

Christmas....Tennessee Style

2011-01-04T13:02:00.000-08:00

Yep this is what I do to pass the time while my Mama and Aunts cook Christmas dinner.

No, I am not killing dinner!

(Hahaha)

Show us your life...Singles

2011-01-03T12:59:00.000-08:00

If you read my blog regularly then you know I follow Kelly at http://http//www.kellyskornerblog.com/

Every Friday she does a Show us your life topic. A few months ago she did one about single people. Now I didn't put myself on there, (probably should have, may next time) but I did find someone on there from Memphis. We talked for a few weeks and realized that we are better off as friends. Still it was nice to meet someone outside my social circle.

On January 21st Kelly is having her 2nd Singles day. So if you know someone who is single and you want to post about them that day be sure to link up to her blog!

FYI: Three couples are now engaged since her first singles day back in July!

Happy New Year....a few days late

2011-01-03T12:56:00.000-08:00

This is our "temporary" work picture.

One of my really good friends is going to do some better pictures for us sometime this month.

In the meantime, I thought I would share this one.

Time Warp

2010-12-17T06:50:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we celebrated Carrie's Birthday in a BIG way. When I say big I am really referring to my hair. It was huge! Thanks Miss Ella! Carrie wanted an 80's themed bash, and I think we were able to deliver. The night started with dinner, then bowling and ended with a trip to Southbound.

Ella, Mack, Carrie, Jada and me
We love to pose!

Macon came as Joe Dirt, but found his shirt at Goodwill and it already had the initials EWL monogrammed on the front pocket. So we made up a new name for him......Ernest Wade Love.....and that's what we referred to him as the whole night. Drew reminded me of Hawaii Five O or a super cool frat boy. Poor Brandon he just looked like a pedophile in his windsuit.

My blush was a bit much. I just want to add that everywhere we went people thought we were too funny! At the bowling alley a couple of little girls came over and got all of our autographs. It was the funniest part of the entire night!

Me and Juicy!

Whitney, Me and Kristen

Birthday girl!

Jason

Me and Ernest Wade Love

I had to have a picture with Hero and his windsuit!

The girls

Miss Mack

Weekend Recap

2010-11-22T06:16:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving Dinner at Whitney's

These pictures are from the Bachelorette party. The theme was "Golf pros and Tennis Ho's" and it was a big hit. Almost everyone who came was dressed up!

We always have to pose!

NOT READY!

The bride and her maids

What a group!
I'm too tired to fully re-cap tonight. Harry Potter on Friday, Bachelorette Party Saturday, and Thanksgiving with friends on Sunday.

I am worn out!

Breakfast of Champions

2010-11-19T20:27:00.000-08:00

This my friends is the best and ONLY way to start a Friday workday!

Today (and yesterday) were crazy at work.

Stressful is an understatement, and I am being totally serious.

Thank goodness for Red Bull and Krispy Kreme Doughnut Holes!
No lie these were the only two things getting me and keeping me going today. I'm so glad we are only working two and a half days next week!

2010-11-19T20:16:00.000-08:00

Guess who stood in line....in the freezing cold.....for over 45 minutes tonight to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows......................Yes ME! Don't judge folks! At least I wasn't camped out for 12 hours to see a midnight showing last night! Carrie and I went to the 7:00 showing. Glad we went an hour early!

In all honesty it was worth it. Once again Harry and his friends captivate me for two and a half hours, with their spells, potions and comic humor and of course love interests. I really wasn't sure I wanted to see this "beginning of the end" until the second part came out, but i'm glad I did. It's a great movie, and may just be how I spend my afternoon Thursday. Cassie is cooking Thanksgiving dinner in her new house this year, and then its a midnight shopping trip. I've got a few hours in between (when I should be sleeping) that I need to fill. Harry and his crew may be just the thing.

Happy Friday!

Need a dentist?

2010-11-08T11:45:00.001-08:00

I'm not sure how many of my followers live in the east Tennessee area, but if you do, and you are looking for a new dentist then you need to come see Dr. Beeler. This is the dentist I work for (no I am not getting paid extra for this) now, and I am inviting all my friends to become new patients!

Dr. Beeler offers FREE new patient exams. We also offer Invisalign (invisable braces), laser treatments, 6 month metal braces, implants, in office teeth whitening, and much much more.

During the month of November we are offering an Invisalign special. If you schedule your appointment (and show up) we will take $500 off the total cost. If straight teeth are something you have always wanted, but didn't want the look of the metal brackets Invisalign is for you!

Call our office today at (865)494-0634 to schedule your appointment!

Dr. Michael Beeler
*ALSO*
This week only! Suggest us to your friends on Facebook (make sure they write on our wall who sent them) and we will enter your name in the drawing for an Oral B Hygiene kit. This kit includes an electric toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash. The person who sends us the most friends wins! Winner will be announced on Friday November 12th, 2010!

June 2011

2010-10-28T17:54:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to announce that sometime in June 2011, I am going to be an aunt! My sweet sister called me this morning to tell me that she is 5 weeks pregnant with her first baby! To say our family is over the moon with excitment would be an understatement! Cassie and Josh are going to be great parents and I can't wait to see my parents as grandparents.

Even though she has 30 + weeks to go I have already started looking at baby shower invites and decor. Perhaps I am getting a "bit" ahead of myself, but I am just thrilled! I adore babies, especially the ones I can play with for a few hours and then give back! Hahahaha!

Her first ultrasound is November 9th. I don't know how long she will have to wait to find out the gender, but as long as its healthy we will be overjoyed with a girl or a boy......or one of each!

Okay I am off to look at more invites, decor, strollers, car seats, bedding, clothes.........geez you would think I am the one having a baby! Hahahaha!

Blog Stalker!

2010-10-28T06:55:00.000-07:00

I feel like such a blog stalker today! BUT......Kelly at http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/ is finding out today if baby "H" is a boy or a girl, and I am super excited! Not just for Kelly and Scott, but for sweet miss Harper too! If you follow Kelly then you already know what she has been through with infertility and then almost losing Harper. If you don't follow Kelly then you should! I read lots of blogs daily (normally my end of the day wind down), but Kelly's blog is always first on my list.

Tailgate Time in Tennessee

2010-10-25T13:02:00.000-07:00

Alabama may have beat us Saturday, but we had an amazing tailgate!

We tailgate at the best chicken place on the strip, that just so happens to have the best sweet tea too! I dressed for a blizzard, but I thought it was suppose to be cold. It wasn't and I nearly melted during the tailgate. Half way through the game I was glad I had my leggings, long sleeves and jacket, and in the end I needed much more! Next game I will be packing at least two fleece blankets! Maybe even a snuggie!!!!!!!

This is our latest "family" picture.
We were being optimistic!

The Girls

Love these girls!

Welcome to the blog world!

2010-09-29T19:10:00.000-07:00

Hey blog friends! Hopefully everyone is having a great week so far. I just wanted to introduce all my blog world friends to a new blog. This one belongs to one of my good friends and her stuff is just too cute not to share. Sarah is new to the blog world so help me welcome her to our family! If you see something that you like, just leave her an encouraging comment. It will really make her day!

www.doodlebugstitches.blogspot.com

Dooley VS Dragons

2010-09-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday our beloved Vols battled UAB......and when I say battled, I mean battled! All week whenever the upcoming game was mentioned, everyone said no problem....piece of cake......its in the bag........money in the bank. Yeah not so much! Basically it was a stress filled couple of hours. In the end after two overtimes, Dooley beat the dragons!

Cassie came to the game with us this week, and I was thrilled. Even though we only live about 10 minutes apart we still don't see each other a lot. Before she got married everybody told us that after the wedding we wouldn't be as close. I really couldn't see that since we are only 20 months apart and super close.......BUT......sadly it has turned out to be true. Our lives are just so busy these days! It was so nice to get to spend the afternoon with her! I love my sissy!

Three proud Vol fans!

Ella from the Bachelor

2010-09-19T07:04:00.001-07:00

How many of you watch The Bachelor on ABC? Anybody watch Jake's season? Do you remember Ella? Ella is one of my very best friends! Even though she didn't find love with Jake, I am pleased to announce that she has in fact found love now. Ella is now engaged and planning her 2011 wedding. Her groom is in the Army and currently stationed in Afganistan. Unfortunately he can't help with the wedding planning from there. Carrie and I are honored to be bridesmaids and are having a blast helping her plan! BUT.......we need ideas! Several magazines have contacted Ella wanting to be at the wedding, and a couple of girls from her season are coming too! We want Ella's day to be amazing, but not cookie cutter. So send me your ideas! If you have a product or service that you want Ella to use in her wedding let me know!

It's football time in Tennessee!

2010-09-19T06:51:00.000-07:00

Even though I know almost nothing about football, it is quickly becoming one of my new favorite things. That's thanks in most part to Carrie. She is a football fanatic! Yesterday we played Florida and it didn't end well for our beloved Vols. Sadly we lost, but our crew still had a blast tailgating and making the walk to and from the stadium.

Me & Ella
Of all the things to forget on gameday why oh why did it have to be sunscreen!!!!!!!

Love these girls!

This was how we looked by the end of the night. After a full day of tailgating, a two mile walk to the stadium, a two mile walk back and waiting FOREVER for dinner. A day like that makes for four very tired girls.

I love getting my hair done in a parking lot!

Tiff + Carrie= Super Summer

2010-09-12T20:28:00.001-07:00

This summer Carrie and I have gotten super close and I am super glad! We have known each other our whole lives, and lived literally 2 minutes apart. Spending this summer with her has been amazing! We have had made the best memories, and I am certain that we will be 85 in the nursing home laughing about the crazy things we did!

Dinner at Downtown Grill and Brewery.

One of the BEST places to eat in downtown Knoxville!

Concert Chicks!

Bachelorette Party

Halfway into our hike.....uphill.....in 108 degree heatwave.....with a puppy.....

didn't end well!

Yep its this scary to ride with me!

Wedding Day!

Made it to the top....nearly died.....didn't quit though!

Super proud of ourselves!

Love my bff!

I'm a barbie girl......

2010-09-12T20:20:00.000-07:00

My very first best friend got married this summer. We met the first day of Kindergarten! I can't believe she is married now! It was the strangest feeling to see her standing up there in her wedding dress. I wanted to go all out for this wedding so when I found these "barbie" shoes I knew they would be perfect! I really felt like a brunette barbie the whole night! Probably the best $40 I have spent in a very long time. Oh and my Mama picked out this dress for me. Normally we don't have the same taste in clothes, but I adore this dress. Hopefully I will still fit in it next summer!

Lover Lover Lover....you don't treat me no good no more!

2010-09-12T20:14:00.000-07:00

This has been an AMAZING summer! Carrie and I had the opportunity to meet Jerrod Niemann during his college town tour. He was a super nice guy and VERY friendly! Pretty sure right after this picture he turned to Carrie and started getting her life story! Basically he fell in love with her. Too bad Pharmacy School means more to her these days, or she would probably be riding around on a tour bus right now!

Go Vols!

2010-09-12T09:48:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday was my first Vols game! Needless to say I was a tiny bit excited! I've tailgated before, but never been to an actual game. I'm not a "sporty" girl and know VERY little about football, so attending the actual game was never a priority. I had no idea what I was missing!

Jada, Carrie and Me
Rocking out our orange!

Best Friends FOREVER!

Just a little tailgating

Love these girls!

Country life

2010-06-23T21:02:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhh gotta love living in the country!

For Father's Day my Dad wanted a new road on our property. We have the top half where the house and his garage are, and then the lower half that is just wooded. The new road branches off the current driveway down into the woods. Eventually my parents are planning to build a house.

I thought a road was an odd Father's Day request, but it was his day and thats what he wanted. So bright and early Monday the workers came to cut the new road. I just love the sound of a bull dozer in the morning! (Note to self this living at home thing at 24 may be free, but it's losing it's appeal)

Around lunch time I heard a knock at the door. I opened it to see one of the workers holding this......

Yikes! This is the fourth snake we have killed this year. This sweet old man wanted to know if he could have the rattlers. I insisted that he take the whole thing! hahhahahahaha

A pictures is worth a thousand words

2010-06-17T09:28:00.000-07:00

I've been a terrible blogger lately! 6 months without a post is unacceptable!

Since I don't have about 8 hours right now to update you on the last few months I thought I would post some pictures instead. More to come I promise!

This is my best friend from kindergarten!

Yes we are still friends and speak daily!

Me & Miss Carrie a.k.a. C Love

This was taken at Relay for Life.

Of course it rained again this year, so I busted out the rainboots!

Dinner with C Love

Jada & Juicy's B-day Bash!

Rocking out!

C Love & I at Stacy's wedding

Beautiful bride Stacy!!!

Hanging out on the lake!

Relay for Life

Jacob was having a blast playing in the puddles........

..so I decided to join him!

That's what rainboots are for.....right?

Awww I love these girls!

Paging Dr. Owen!

2010-06-17T09:26:00.000-07:00

Dr. Owen is ready to practice!

Who wouldn't love a shot from the cutest 3 year old in Tennessee!