Photo Thursday

It's an oldie but a goodie. This was taken at our family bbq for Memorial Day 2007. As you can see I had just chopped my hair off (which I do every summer) and it was lighter. I used to like this look but now that I've got the red/dark brown color I realize I just look better with darker hair.

I can't believe we weren't even engaged in this picture. Chuck would ask me to marry him until September of that year. Isn't crazy how time flies?

It's Tuesday!!!

Which means one thing....LOST is on tonight! I'm counting down to 9PM when I will sit and not even touch my Blackberry for an hour and just enjoy the amazingness (that should be a real word) that is LOST.

Who else is a LOST fan? What did you think of last week's premiere and what are some of the questions you want answered but the end of the show?

Top 2 Tuesday!

Head on over to Jimmy Choos & a Baby Too to put your two sense in on her top two this week.

My top 2 dream jobs are...

1) Wedding Planner - I love weddings and really enjoyed planning ours for two years but there were so many other ideas I had but couldn't use. I'd love to take those ideas and my super obsessive planning skills to help other brides plan their big day.

2) Stay at home mom - This was never something I wanted to do but now that I'm getting older and closer to having children I realize I would love to be able to stay at home with them all the time. I don't know if it will be possible when we are ready for babies but I hope so!

Let me know if you play Top 2 Tuesday so I can check out all of your answers.

A Great Giveaway

Fellow blogger Short Southern Momma is having a fabulous giveaway on her blog. It involves some super cute things from Lydia And Pugs Etsy shop. So hop on over to her blog and enter to win some goodies.

Photo Thursday

In an effort to get my butt in gear to post more I'm starting Photo Thursday.

Today's photo is from our rehearsal dinner and its of my best friend, Erin and I. Erin and I met sophomore year in high school in St. Ingrid's 1st period English class. We were friends from then on but lost touch when we graduated. Luckily Erin transferred to my school in the second semester freshman year of college. We ended up walking into Intro to Education and seeing each other. That was 8 years ago and we've been friends ever since. We've helped each other through everything (especially getting over all of the losers we've dated) and I was lucky enough to have her as a bridesmaid in my wedding. She was there for me during the 2 years of planning and on my big day. Thank you Erin for being such an amazing friend (and bridesmaid). I can't wait to do the same for you one day.

I got to meet the Pioneer Woman!

Ok I know this is really late but Chemistry and Biology are taking up all of my time. Plus LOST just started (I'm so sad its going to be over forever).

Now onto my recap of the Pioneer Woman book signing I went to (and dragged Chuck to). The signing was in West Chester, PA which was 1 1/2-2 hours from us. It was a cold rainy day but that didn't matter since I had been looking forward to this for months. I called that morning when the store opened and bought my book over the phone so they could give me a number. I got number.....



Not bad at all....especially since there were over 250 people there. The signing started at 2:30 and we got to the book store around 11:30. Poor Chuck had to work 11PM-7AM the night before so he had only had a couple hours of sleep. I'd like to thank him for coming with me especially since he had to work the same hours again that night. He was a trooper. They had chairs set-up in the back so we grabbed a seat (there were already a huge group of people) and did some reading.






Finally it was time for Ree to come out! She was so sweet and funny. Chuck was instantly smitten and finally understood why I enjoy her blog so much. She answered a bunch of questions from the audience (including how she is probably going to be publishing Black Heels to Tracker Wheels!)






After the Q&A it was time to line up!



Slowly we made our way up to the front.



Before long we were finally there and got to meet Ree. Chuck was nice enough to take a picture of me talking to her about her hair. While I can see how it wasn't her normal red color it still looked good.



Then Chuck jumped in so we could get a quick picture with her.



Even though the weather was dreary and wet we both had a good time and really enjoyed meeting the Pioneer Woman. She took her time with everyone and was so sweet and nice. As for her cookbook.....we love it! So far our two favorite recipes are her meatloaf and Marlboro Man's favorite sandwich. They are both so yummy and pretty easy to make. I'm not much of a cook but I'm getting better and would recommend Ree's cookbook to anyone who's looking for something new.

Anyone else have the PW cookbook? If so what is your favorite recipe from it?

If you don't have it then what is your favorite recipe you've recently tried?

Sorry

Sorry I haven't been around recently! I cannot believe how long it's been since I made a blog post. The end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010 were extremely busy. First I decided to leave my full-time job to go back to school so I gave my notice at work. Surprisingly they found my replacement quickly so for the entire month of December and the first two weeks in January I did nothing but train her. After leaving work I started hunting for a part-time job to work while in school. I cannot believe how hard this was. Luckily I eventually found a job at a local salon. It's only one day a week which isn't great but it works for right now since my school schedule is busy. Speaking of school I started back on Wednesday! I quickly realized I might of bitten off more than I can chew with school since I haven't taken a class in five years and I registered for Biology and Chemistry this semester. It's going to be a lot of work but I'm confident that I'll do well.

So that's been my life lately. I've got tons of pictures to post from the holidays and the Pioneer Woman book signing which I will hopefully get to within the week. Anything big going on with anyone? Please share away in the comments section.

Getting To Know Me - Holiday Edition

This is just something fun I found on another blog.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? – I use both but I prefer wrapping paper.

2. Real tree or artificial? – Real…I love the smell of it every time I walk in the door.

3. When do you put up the tree? – Usually between the first and second week of December.

4. Do you like eggnog? - Love it!

5. Favorite gift received as a child? – My pink Barbie convertible that I could actually drive around the neighborhood.

6. Do you have a nativity scene? – Yup

7. Hardest person to buy for? – This year it’s been my FIL. We still don’t have anything for him and really can’t think of something to get him.

8. Easiest person to buy for? – Chuck I always end up buying him too much since he’s so easy to buy for.

9. Mail or email Christmas cards? - Mail

10. Favorite Christmas movie? - Love Actually

11. When do you start shopping for Christmas? – The past couple of years I’ve started in August and finished by Thanksgiving but since we got married in October this year I didn’t start till Thanksgiving. I’m still not finished.

12. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? – Anything my aunt and uncle make since they are always making something new and different.

13. Clear lights or colored lights on the tree? – We have colored but lately I’ve been wanting clear so since we are going to buy LED lights for the tree soon I’m going to get those.

14. Favorite Christmas song? – “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah

15. Travel or stay home at Christmas? – I would like to stay home and have everyone come to us but we are always running around Christmas Eve and Day.

16. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? – Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitsen, and Rudolf

17. Angel on tree top or star? – I guess I would call it an angel….it’s Minnie Mouse in a gold dress that I got in Disney World on my 2008 trip.

18. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? - One on Christmas Eve and the rest in the morning.

19. The most annoying thing about this time of year? – Too much running around.

20. What I love most about Christmas – Picking out gifts for all the people I love.

21. Snow. Love it or hate it? Love but only if I don’t have to drive in it.

22. Can you ice skate? Nope

23. Favorite holiday dessert? I always try to make my apple pie since I love it.

24.What is your favorite holiday tradition? Opening one gift on Christmas Eve with Chuck.

25.Which do you prefer, giving or receiving? Giving