Sunday Night Sweetie!

Here's miss Julia playing in her egg chair from Ikea. Her aunt Stacey loves that place and bought this for her there. Apparently it spins all the way around so that became a great game...getting in and closing the cover and having her aunt spin her around and around. Sponge Bob had a good time being spun around too.

Sleeping?? Shopping?? Relaxing With the Family?? And other random stuff.

Nope. Here I sit at work. UGH. I'm pretty sure I work for one of the only corporate offices that is actually open today. We might as well not be, since 99% of the people who work here took the day off. Seriously, the other side of the 4th floor doesn't even have the lights on. But since someone has to send the wires out, and that is my job, here I am. I must say though, I am getting a lot of internet shopping, emails, and blogging done :) Here's Jenn (the only other girl on my floor) and me goofing off:

So I really hope none of my bosses read my blog :) If so, I'm in hot water.

Let's move on to Thanksgiving, shall we, since we have all day. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving day with your families! Mine was half way wonderful! My MIL came over and we did the whole turkey thing. It was delicious, and Julia promptly passed out afterwards for a 2 1/2 hour nap! I totally took advantage of that and took one myself. Of course we had the left overs for supper, and they were just as good. It was a great day! The reason I say half way wonderful is that my parents went out of town for a little vacation. I really missed not being with them. I understand why they did it, but I still don't have to like it!

I just remembered that I never put up Halloween picutres. Wow, I'm slack. So...here's my little pirate. Every time someone would open the door at their home, she would say "Aaaar Matey". It was too cute!!!

Ok, I think I'm done! Hope you all have a great day, whatever you might be doing!!

Friends Forever (or until she becomes a teenager)

Seems I've had a bit of writer's block. I really wanted to get on here and blog, but just couldn't think of anything worthy. Yeah, still don't really have anything. My MIL had some cancer removed from her ankle, so she's been staying with us for the past week. It's nice having someone here when we get home from work, and Julia loves running in the house and seeing her...however, it's kinda tough not being in the "norm" routine. I feel like I have to entertain. I know I don't, and that she feels right at home, but still.

One sweet thing to mention - last night as I was putting Julia in her crib for night-night, she threw her arms around my neck and said "Mommy, you my best friend". Oh yeah, I melted. She could have asked me to buy her anything at that moment and it would have been hers :) Fortunately we were at home and not Wal-Mart. She sure is becoming vocal. I mean, she's always talked and stuff, but here lately her little conversations are just really coming together. I am loving every minute of it!!

Ok, so how wrong would it be of me to put up the Christmas tree this weekend? I am SO in the Christmas spirit, and I just can't wait! I feel like my mom might have a stroke if she finds out I do it before Thanksgiving :) Maybe she just doesn't need to know. I'll still be very thankfull for all of the blessings in my life at Thanksgiving, just with a Christmas tree. So, what do you think?

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Sigh, I Love This Kid

Ok, I ain't gonna lie...I missed my kid. It's WONDERFUL to get away and be able to do and go as you please, but as I looked at the pictures on my digital camera and came across this one, I teared up just a little bit.

Anniversary Trip

Welp, we're back! We ended up at Cherokee for a romantic weekend filled with shopping and gambling LOL. It really was nice. We stayed right across from Harrah's, but only went over there once. I got real mad after I put $20 in a machine and didn't win a darn thing...so we left. I understand addictions, trust me after 10 years of smoking and then having to quit, I understand addictions; but I don't see how people get addicted to gambling. It really made me mad. Anyway, we got up Saturday morning and went on a train ride from Bryson City to Natahala. The leaves were really beautiful. We had a great time, and there was plenty of sleep to be had!

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Doctor?

Ok yeah, so apparently my daughter really, really, really hates doctors. I know this is pretty normal to be afraid of the doctor and shots, but it's a bit much with her. So today we had to go to the allergist. When Julia was 1, we found out that she was highly allergic to milk and eggs. So they said they wanted to test her again when she turned 2. So today was the day! I bribed my daughter with a sausage biscuit...man, she loves sausage biscuits. As soon as we got into the little room, I could see that lip start to quiver. I quickly said biscuit a million times and she stopped. Then, the little pin came out to draw on her back where they were to test her, and she lost it. I mean, laying on the floor screaming, fists pounding, snot flying. It was horrible. The poor little nurse...I don't think she'd ever seen such a fit. My shouting "biscuit biscuit biscuit" didn't phase her. Somehow we managed to prick her back with the little things, and the nurse ran out of there saying she'd be back in 15 minutes. Julia proceeded to throw her fit, and scream "OUTSIDE" She ran over to the door and started pounding on it. Lord have mercy. So after I convinced her to stop banging the door, she thought she'd just sit there and wait to be released.

So, as it turns out, Julia is still really allergic to eggs, but the milk allergy has disappeared!! Woohoo! So after we leave, I call David to tell him the news and he asks me "So, did she get a biscuit?". Uhhhhhhh no.

Oh, Just a Tuesday Night Rant

You know, I just don't understand some people. (I'm pretty sure that's how I started off my blog about the woman at Chick-fil-a) Like tonight, for example.
Ok, history: I dated this guy pretty seriously back in high school. Engagement ring, the whole bit. Like most things when you're a teenager, things changed. We had some big problems and ended up breaking up while I was in college. After a while, the hard feelings subsided and I was able to talk to him like a friend. We're cool - I'll see his family at Wal-Mart and they wave, things like that. I haven't seen him in about 6 years. Keep in mind all of this dating was 10 years ago.
So tonight, I had to go to a wake for the father of one of our mutual friends. I knew it might be odd seeing all of these people from my past, but it was the right thing to do. Turns out I didn't see anyone except the mutal friend and his wife, who is very nice to me. Until I started to leave. I was talking to the wife when up walks my ex's current wife. She gives me the biggest go-to-hell look I have ever seen. I mean really, if looks could kill, y'all would be coming to the wake for me. I couldn't believe it! I had never even met her before! The friendly wife introduced me to her, and she wouldn't even speak. I know my jaw had to drop to the floor as she turned on her heel and walked away after the introduction. If she is threatened by a girl from 10 years ago, then she's obviously got some major issues.

Moving right along to my next rant: My husband. Ok babe, if you ever read this, I love you and I just had to get it out. This morning, the lines to vote were way too long to stand in with a two year old, so I called up David and told him that I would just drop Julia off with him at home after I picked her up from my mom's and go vote. So as I leave my mom's tonight, I called him to make sure he was home. "Oh but honey, some guys from work want me to go eat with them." And so I said "Um, don't you remember saying you'd be home tonight so I could go vote, since you got to go this morning while I took Julia to Nannie's?". "Yeah, but...". Ugh. So I'm a bit ill about that. I know my one vote won't make or break it, but still.

Ok, I'm done. Hope your days and voting experiences were pleasant!

Taking a Trip!

I'm so excited! David has just announced that we are going on a trip this weekend for our anniversary...and it's a surprise! I love surprises :) Arrangements have already been made for the munchkin to stay with her aunt and then her grandma. He's so good to me! I'll let y'all know where we went on Sunday night when we get back. Now normally, I'd worry the whole night if Julia spends the night with someone else, just because I want her to sleep good and not keep the keeper awake. But I am vowing to myself that I will NOT worry about that this weekend...I'll just enjoy myself!! I deserve this!
Woohoo!!! OK, I'm going to calm down now. Just wanted to share!!

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our 6 year wedding anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than to stay at home all day with a miserably-sick two year old! David is blaming it on running around in the cold Halloween night. Whatever the cause, here we sit!

Here we were six years ago...my how things change in a few years!!

Where we met: David and I both worked at the corporate office at Denny's. I had the hots for him since day one...he took a little bit longer to come around. Finally after excessive flirting for over a year, he finally asked me out :)

Our first date: David picked me up at my parent's house. Late. Of course. I don't think he's been on time for anything. Anyway, we went to eat at Red Lobster and then went to see "What Women Want"

Our engagement: On a very chilly rainy day in March, 2002, David said he wanted to take a drive. We went up to Ceasar's Head and drove around until it stopped raining. Yeah, I thought he was crazy. We walked up to the very top of the mountain where he dropped to one knee and popped the question! It was very romantic. He said he just couldn't wait any longer, so that's why we had to go out on the rainy day.

Our wedding: David and I were married on November 2, 2002 at Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church. It was beautiful! We then went to Charleston for a week for our honeymoon.

2 houses and one kid later, here we are!! I love you David!!!