News Flash

Mere minutes ago, while trying to pull the 9 ft. C'mas tree out of storage, a low beam cracked into my head causing me to bite my blasted lip. Maybe it was the other way around. Either way, my head is almost mush front and center and my lip is bleeding. Oh, the joys of decor....I bet some C'mas pictures are just around the corner.

Christmas Decorations Galore

Yes, that time of the year has arrived when I dust off the C'mas cd's and start dragging the decorations out of storage. I am running about a week behind, but have finally started decorating. 4 trees went up today; 3 more to go. I have to remind Shae that this is the ONLY holiday I decorate for...

On to lighter subjects, I would love to hear all of your best ideas for losing 25 pounds in 4 weeks (and cutting a leg off is not an option...that would be more like 50 lbs. anyway...from all the muscle of course). So, any good suggestions would be most appreciated! Until next time, happy decorating...

Where Have I Been?

I was a little startled myself to see that I have posted nothing since the first of November. What in the world? Not surprising, really. I DO work from dawn til dusk (something like that) most days, and I do relish my sleep. So, that doesn't leave a whole lot of time for blogging. Actually, nothing all that exciting has been happening (except for Thanksgiving, of course). I still have indigestion from that one. Other than the spiral sliced ham getting a little "done" on top, the meal was excellent.

Jennifer and I did brave the legendary "day after Thanksgiving" sales. Now I remember why I normally stay home on that day. Traffic was ridiculous! The highlight of the day was a grande Starbucks frappaccino with extra caramel on the way to our first store, and then one more on the way home. Not to mention the two boxes of Krispy Kreme doughnuts (sorry Pam) that we brought home. All in all, this was a fabulous day!! Until next time, peace out...

Oh, My Aching Back

Yesterday got off to a beautiful albeit chilly day. We got out to our old house about 8:30 a.m. and started to work on the monumental task of "unloading" the outbuilding. We had several friends stop by (yes we have a few) and rummage through our cast away belongings. It should have been a little sad watching mounds of baby clothes go home with other people, but really I was just happy to be rid of them. They have been in storage for years; it is about time someone can get some use out of them.

There were only 2 "funniest home video" moments with me yesterday. First, I stepped back and fell (rather unladylike) over several "full" black trash bags and lay sprawling on the ground...hurt my wrist on that one. Then, while trying to help Shae carry a rather heavy wagon (not Unlce Howard's kind), the handle fell and landed on my head with a sound reminiscent of metal hitting metal. I still haven't figured that one out as I don't recall having any metal pins in my head.

So, I chalk it all up to family pictures. You know, whenever you set a date to finally get those pictures made, kids start falling around hitting their heads, and a whole mess of bumps, bruises, and scrapes ensues (usually just to the facial area). We are getting our Christmas pictures made next Tuesday, so we are going to see how many accidents we can have before then. Yippee...

To make a long story short, we finally finished up about 6:17 p.m. If it hadn't been for Dianna and Jennifer, we would still be out there now. So, thank you both for working so hard. And now, to the title of my little story...my back, legs, arms, ankles and other various body parts are slowly dying...at least until I return to my blissful life of inactivity...

Nacho Came and Went

Yes, I bought "Nach0" at Wal-mart last Friday and then patiently waited almost a week to be able to watch it with Lance and gang. My cheeks (face ones) are still hurting from all the uproarious laughter...so now, after all the anticipation, life is sort of hollow. But we'll be okay - after all, I do own it now :)

So, what is new with everyone? Tomorrow we will be embarking on the grand adventure of cleaning out the outbuilding, which is packed to the ceiling. We had planned (for a year now) to have a yard sale and now it is too cold. Hopefully the good people at Goodwill won't be cursing us tomorrow afternoon...

Good-bye for now - bills won't send themselves out.