Breath

My busy week is now coming to an end. I have worked out everyday this week and my wedding rings felt a little looser yesterday.

I think we might be going to a local comedy club tonight. A comedian by the name of Lynne Koplitz is performing and she sounds funny. We will go if my husband gets off of work in time (which he should).

A friend of mine stopped over with her daughters for a little bit this morning and that was fun. I love just sitting in my living room visiting.

I do have a funny story from yesterday.

I subbed in a cross category correctional classroom yesterday. (which basically means any grade level at-risk students..I had 5 students all day-2 k, 2 1st grade, and 1 2nd grader) They were special needs and they needed to have someone sit with them at breakfast and lunch to assist them.

So I was sitting in the cafeteria while they ate breakfast. They all arrived at different times (different buses and parent drop-offs) I was sitting with my first two students and then my third one came in, took his bookbag off, looked at me, looked at his classmate sitting next to me and said while pointing at both of us, "Are you his grandma?" I am 28 years old and don't even have kids. I really hope I don't look like a grandma yet!

Sorry

Sorry it has been so long since I posted. I actually have been working a lot this week AND I joined curves. So I have been working, then excersing, then dinner, and finally all the new shows on TV.

I got a whole bunch of new clothes this week: cardigan, work-out clothes, etc.

Well, I do have things to do right now. I just wanted to stop in and let everyone know that I am alive and well.

Also, I have something I do need to get off my chest and I can't discuss it with my family, so maybe my blog is the way to go. However, I need more time to prepare the post so I might do it after work tomorrow since we are going to get take-out (no dinner prep or dishes or early bedtime)

Weekend Recap

Had such a fun weekend (and technically it isn't over yet). Friday evening we did a little resting! Saturday we went to my dad's for a hot dog roast and chili dinner (it was suppose to be a bonfire, but it was raining really hard so we had to cook inside.) My grandma gave me the cutest cameo pin! I mean crazy beautiful!!!!!!! I love jewelery. Today I went to church and then got some new clothes. I think I need one pair of dressy professional pants and I should be good for awhile. I have a gift card to kohls, so I will go Wednesday and try to find dressy pants. I also got some pictures developed so I can do a little scrapbooking whenever the mood hits me.

Is anyone going to watch Sister Wives on TLC tonight?

I work tomorrow, but so far that is the only day I have scheduled for this week. (I do hope I get at least another day or two after how much I spent on clothes today.)

New Seasons

I thought it was a fun night of tv last night. Community, The Office, Sh*t My Dad Says (I just read the book last week), Outsourced, and The Real Housewives of DC. I also heard that on Ace of Cakes there was a little something from when Duff was in my town (I heard it was only like 30 secs...blink and you miss it thing).

I am headed out today to get some mums for my planters. I also might decorate for fall later.

Tag, I'm it!

I just got tagged by Sincerely Shannon. I am suppose to answer 8 of her questions and then tag 8 people with 8 NEW questions. Here goes:

1. Do you like Starbucks? And are you a fan of their seasonal coffees (aka. pumpkin spice latte)?
I do like Starbucks. But, I am not a fan of their seasonal coffees. First off, I only order Caramel Macciado (sp?) and White Chocolate mochas. Second, I don't have one really convenient to any where I go so I don't get one often. (The closest one probably takes me 20 minutes to get to due to stoplights and traffic...usually only go if I am in that area for something else). Finally, this is probably a good thing since the two drinks I like are full of calories.

2. How do you decorate and prepare for fall?
I do decorate for fall and then later for Halloween (my birthday!) Here are somethings I do every year to prepare:
apple picking
get several pumpkins
plant mums
make chili
make apple pie
my friends always have bonfire parties!

3. Will you participate in your college's homecoming activities?
I might....I did last year

4. What is your favorite fall clothing item or accessory?
jeans/hooded sweatshirts

5. What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid?
hula girl or Care Bear

6. Do you like halloween/horror movies? Do you have a favorite?
I love Halloween...it is my birthday....I usually watch a horror movie as I wait for trick or treaters

7. What is your favorite fall activity? (College football games, Costume parties, Trick or treating, carving pumpkins, haunted houses, apple picking, etc)
Probably apple picking or trick or treating (of course I am on the handing out candy side)

8. What is your favorite fall recipe?
chili, cinnamon rolls, or apple pie




I tag-
1. Schluter
2. Mrs. Southern Belle
3. Our Journey from Iraq to the Alter
4. Southern Cinderella
5. The Bailey Bunch
6. Star Spangled Stockings
7. Any new reader
8. Any new reader

Here are my questions:
1. If you could have any career other than the one you have what would it be?
2. Post a pic of the best picture you ever took.
3. If you were named something other than your name, what would you want it to be?
4. What would your last meal be?
5. What one song reminds you of a life moment? (name song and life moment of course)
6. Post a pic of your senior prom dress
7. Any vacations coming up?
8. What if the most dangerous thing you ever did?

My husband's Surprise Bday Party

Ok, my husband doesn't turn 30 until Wednesday, September 22nd, but we had a surprise party last night.
It was held at our friends house in the country.

This picture just uploaded first on the picture list. It was his gift. It is a Bosch Jigsaw if anyone is curious. (a power tool)

The two girls in the pictures are our friends daughters. This is them waiting for the party to begin.

His cake. It is suppose to be camo. He is a deer hunter.

This is the moment he came around the corner and saw all of us. He actually came straight from work and he worked 11 hours that day. So if you see saw dust, sweat, or a frazzled look, that is why. Nothing a few beers and good friends can't fix.

The next couple of pictures are friends of ours.

My younger brother.

My older brother.

He was surprised. I actually pulled it off. He had a great time and thanked me for the party.

Hahahaha

Did anyone notice how my last post just kind of trailed off? That is because my husband walked into the room while I was typing it and I didn't want him to read over my shoulder since the surprise is for him. hahahaha Just wondering if anyone noticed that it just STOPPED.

Surprise

I am throwing a surprise 30th bday party for my husband on Saturday. This has been a lot of work!!!!! His birthday is actually Tuesday the 22nd, but of course you need a weekend day.

The party will be held at our friends Kevin and Paula's house. We regularly hang out at their house so getting him there isn't that hard. I just told him that "We are going to go to Kevin and Paula's house this Saturday and have a bonfire." (which is a typical thing we do) Little does he know there are going to be 25 other people there and it will be his party. Right now there is a 40 percent chance of rain which will really suck because they do not have a big house and I need the people (mostly the men) to hang out outside. They have an attached garage, so that will help.

I am keeping the menu simple. Dip, veggies tray, deviled eggs, etc. The best part is going to be the cake (hopefully) I am putting all my hopes on the bakery. It is suppose to be a camo-deer hunting cake, so we will see how that turns out. I actually am picking it up tomorrow at 10, so I am excited!

The only bad part is he plans to be working in the town that the party is being held at (he is currently working a little weekend side job). But the party doesn't start until 7:00 because Kevin will work until 5:30 and I want him to have time to drive home, clean-up, unwind, and start the bonfire. So I to

Real Quick

I am just leaving a quick blog post. I am tired and need to go to bed (I work tomorrow).

My husband and I went and saw "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (side note: We actually have a 'Putnam Country' sorta close to us, but anyways) It was so funny. My stomach muscles hurt from laughing. I would recommend it!!!!

I still need to tell you about the surprise party I am throwing on Saturday....and I will do that tomorrow...good night.

Puffy

I am feeling so puffy today. My rings don't even fit.

Any hoo-

Worked a 1/2 day today and it was a great day until the last 20 mins. My kids bus was 20 mins late picking up the kids. You might think "Big deal 20 mins late", but-no- I had to have all 17 (two combined classes) of pre-k special needs kids lined up ON the sidewalk at 3:05 on the dot-backpacks on. So 17 pre-k special needs kids outside on the sidewalk, by the road, 20 mins, 4 going one way, 3 going the other, 2 on the ground, 2 trying to eat dirt, etc, etc....it might as well been 20 hours. I sent my assistant in to call the bus barn because I needed to know how long. Trust me, it is a lot different in the classroom than on the sidewalk. (and since they had their backpacks, and walked them outside to the bus spot, they knew they were going home which made it worse).

Oh, and also, earlier during outside time I had one boy take a face plant into the ground from the monkey bars....that was freakin' fantastic *sarcasm*

Other than that, I had a pretty simple day:

did a little banking $$$$
did a little TV
did a little leftover warm-up
did a little cuddling with the pup
did a little jacuzzi bath
did a little at home facial
did a little toe nail polish
did a little cookie eating

I still haven't told you about the surprise birthday party I am throwing on Saturday....I will do that tomorrow. Good night