Dug up a lot of my dying, summer flowers to plant some fall ones. Lots of purple flowers, white and red. They look good so far!
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Good Things Are Happening!!
Well, we have great news--John got a promotion of sorts! It's not in his department--he's actually moving departments, which is a move up. He beat out 79 other people in his interview to get his new position as a Field Claims Representative. Not only is it great news for his future (finally we have some proof that all that hard work for a degree paid off!) but it's great news for us because John gets a company car! And a laptop and Farmer's will Wi-Fi our house for free.
He will be able to set his schedule, work from home part of the time and travel quite a bit. Which is great for him because he's been miserable stuck at a desk for two years. In case you haven't noticed, he is a little active and has a hard time sitting still for 8 minutes a day, let alone 8 hours.
Anyway this is a huge blessing that we weren't expecting. In fact, this offer came after he'd been offered even ANOTHER position he was supposed to start on Monday! Can you believe it? He's done so well at Farmer's every department wants a piece of him....heehee. I am so proud of him and can't wait for him to start this new challenge.
We are loving having Faith in the house. She is so cute, albeit taking more risks and making us chase her around! She's so fun to pick up and hold--almost like a stuffed animal. She and Max are doing better together than we thought they would, but they are starting to rough house. If you can imagine, Max weighs 23 pounds and Faith weighs .8 pounds. I know it seems like an unfair advantage, but Faith has claws and Max doesn't. One of these days she's going to get him and he'll leave her alone.
We made a trip to the vet yesterday because Max had been sick for a few days. $80, 2 prescriptions, and 2 hours off work later and the vet said Max is just stressed from the new kitten in the house. GGRRR!!! I guess I understand--Max has been the only for so long and now we bring in this new little thing, but still. Stress as a cat who lays around all day and gets fat? We should all be so lucky. I complain but I love Max a lot!
Everything else is going well. Notice I'm focusing on the good things in life and not the very sad end to Oklahoma's domination over Texas. Boomer Sooner--we still love the crimson and cream!
Also--I was reading my friend Sara's blog where she commented on the show "Lost". So, I wanted to comment too--this is absolutely the most exciting show this season! And those of you who know me know I am a TV connoisseur. This is the show I look forward to the most each week! CSI has kind of begun to run it's course, Desperate Housewives is a little cheesy so far this year, and there are no sitcoms worth watching anymore. So if you haven't tuned into "Lost", grab the first season on DVD, get caught up and start watching! It's addicting...
He will be able to set his schedule, work from home part of the time and travel quite a bit. Which is great for him because he's been miserable stuck at a desk for two years. In case you haven't noticed, he is a little active and has a hard time sitting still for 8 minutes a day, let alone 8 hours.
Anyway this is a huge blessing that we weren't expecting. In fact, this offer came after he'd been offered even ANOTHER position he was supposed to start on Monday! Can you believe it? He's done so well at Farmer's every department wants a piece of him....heehee. I am so proud of him and can't wait for him to start this new challenge.
We are loving having Faith in the house. She is so cute, albeit taking more risks and making us chase her around! She's so fun to pick up and hold--almost like a stuffed animal. She and Max are doing better together than we thought they would, but they are starting to rough house. If you can imagine, Max weighs 23 pounds and Faith weighs .8 pounds. I know it seems like an unfair advantage, but Faith has claws and Max doesn't. One of these days she's going to get him and he'll leave her alone.
We made a trip to the vet yesterday because Max had been sick for a few days. $80, 2 prescriptions, and 2 hours off work later and the vet said Max is just stressed from the new kitten in the house. GGRRR!!! I guess I understand--Max has been the only for so long and now we bring in this new little thing, but still. Stress as a cat who lays around all day and gets fat? We should all be so lucky. I complain but I love Max a lot!
Everything else is going well. Notice I'm focusing on the good things in life and not the very sad end to Oklahoma's domination over Texas. Boomer Sooner--we still love the crimson and cream!
Also--I was reading my friend Sara's blog where she commented on the show "Lost". So, I wanted to comment too--this is absolutely the most exciting show this season! And those of you who know me know I am a TV connoisseur. This is the show I look forward to the most each week! CSI has kind of begun to run it's course, Desperate Housewives is a little cheesy so far this year, and there are no sitcoms worth watching anymore. So if you haven't tuned into "Lost", grab the first season on DVD, get caught up and start watching! It's addicting...
Saturday, October 01, 2005
Have a little Faith
And a LITTLE Faith she is! Welcome to the newest member of our family, baby Faith. She is an 8-week-old black and white kitten with sky blue eyes and she is very sweet. Hasn't quite found her "meow" yet, but you can tell she's trying!
We have been thinking about getting a kitten for a while. I know I've said Max does not like other animals, but I've been thinking for a while that he gets awfully lonely because we're gone a lot. Maybe he needs a friend...
Suprisingly, we've made it through our first night unscathed. Max seems to be a little caught off guard, but he hasn't tried to eat her. Which is a true accomplishment....his head is bigger than Faith's whole body!!
The hardest part will be keeping their food separate and making sure they don't eat each other's. Faith and I have been resting all morning, trying to get Max to come sleep with us on our big ol' bed. I didn't sleep well last night, because Faith was sleeping between me and John and I was afraid one of us would roll over on her and crush her!
Also--Faith has claws, so I bought a cardboard scratching post to try and keep her from scratching the couch. However, Max seems to think I brought it home for him. He scratches on it for hours, and he doesn't even have claws! Then he sits on top of it when Faith comes near, and pushes her away when she tries to scratch! Hopefully they will end up falling in love--Faith already wants to cuddle with him, we just need Max to open up to her.
So, finally some excitement with the Andersons! What does everyone think about the name Faith? That was the name the shelter had given her, and I kind of like it. It fits her....but I'm still not sure about it. Let me know what you think!
We have been thinking about getting a kitten for a while. I know I've said Max does not like other animals, but I've been thinking for a while that he gets awfully lonely because we're gone a lot. Maybe he needs a friend...
Suprisingly, we've made it through our first night unscathed. Max seems to be a little caught off guard, but he hasn't tried to eat her. Which is a true accomplishment....his head is bigger than Faith's whole body!!
The hardest part will be keeping their food separate and making sure they don't eat each other's. Faith and I have been resting all morning, trying to get Max to come sleep with us on our big ol' bed. I didn't sleep well last night, because Faith was sleeping between me and John and I was afraid one of us would roll over on her and crush her!
Also--Faith has claws, so I bought a cardboard scratching post to try and keep her from scratching the couch. However, Max seems to think I brought it home for him. He scratches on it for hours, and he doesn't even have claws! Then he sits on top of it when Faith comes near, and pushes her away when she tries to scratch! Hopefully they will end up falling in love--Faith already wants to cuddle with him, we just need Max to open up to her.
So, finally some excitement with the Andersons! What does everyone think about the name Faith? That was the name the shelter had given her, and I kind of like it. It fits her....but I'm still not sure about it. Let me know what you think!
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Really...We're Alive
Ok, we're alive and well. For the most part. Work has been killing me lately, and golf has been "killing" John. Just kidding....he works hard too. But not as hard as me.
Again--just kidding!
Things are really good. Sorry about not updating! I always looked at blogs and thought "seriously, it takes 5 seconds to update a blog". But, alas, I have been caught up and haven't even thought about updating!
Work is nuts right now--lots of plans for the rest of the year, on top of planning and budgets for 2006. We talk about how it's dollar signs and decimal points all day right now! But I love what I do, and I know all the time and work is worth it.
John's doing great. He's golfed quite a bit lately, and thinks he should join the PGA. I think that would be great and told him to work on that. But, apparently you have to quit your job and live in the poorhouse, only to find you may never make it. So, John's still at work and golf is still a hobby! ;)
We went to Tulsa this past weekend. I had to work at the Race for the Cure (one of my favorite things) and had to be there at 6:00 a.m. So I had to stay Friday night anyway, so I dragged John with me. It wasn't overly exciting, but a nice night away in a nice hotel. We ate at Red Robin, which was new for both of us. And I was done with the race by the time John was awake! We headed back to the usual: Chili's to watch the game.
Sigh....it's going to be a long year in football. But you can see the potential in my beloved Sooners--it's just going to take some coordination. They can still hit bowl season--we've only lost two games and who KNOWS how the rest will go. I have a pretty good feeling of how they will go, but I'm trying to be positive here. Texas sucks.
We were leaders in Children's Bible Hour again on Sunday--I love doing that. The kids are so fun and are so SMART. Were we that smart when we were kids? I'm blown away by how SMART they are. And how in-tune they are with Bible stories and the skits and puppet stories in CBH. I know many of the adults down the hall in the auditorium don't retain as much as the kids do with the puppets...so fun.
Anyway, this week proves to be just as busy. This weekend maybe we'll have a little relax time. No games, no work...we'll see. I'll try to keep things updated more often. Tune into Channel 9 tonight if you get a chance. Fun story on McDonald's we did this morning...
Again--just kidding!
Things are really good. Sorry about not updating! I always looked at blogs and thought "seriously, it takes 5 seconds to update a blog". But, alas, I have been caught up and haven't even thought about updating!
Work is nuts right now--lots of plans for the rest of the year, on top of planning and budgets for 2006. We talk about how it's dollar signs and decimal points all day right now! But I love what I do, and I know all the time and work is worth it.
John's doing great. He's golfed quite a bit lately, and thinks he should join the PGA. I think that would be great and told him to work on that. But, apparently you have to quit your job and live in the poorhouse, only to find you may never make it. So, John's still at work and golf is still a hobby! ;)
We went to Tulsa this past weekend. I had to work at the Race for the Cure (one of my favorite things) and had to be there at 6:00 a.m. So I had to stay Friday night anyway, so I dragged John with me. It wasn't overly exciting, but a nice night away in a nice hotel. We ate at Red Robin, which was new for both of us. And I was done with the race by the time John was awake! We headed back to the usual: Chili's to watch the game.
Sigh....it's going to be a long year in football. But you can see the potential in my beloved Sooners--it's just going to take some coordination. They can still hit bowl season--we've only lost two games and who KNOWS how the rest will go. I have a pretty good feeling of how they will go, but I'm trying to be positive here. Texas sucks.
We were leaders in Children's Bible Hour again on Sunday--I love doing that. The kids are so fun and are so SMART. Were we that smart when we were kids? I'm blown away by how SMART they are. And how in-tune they are with Bible stories and the skits and puppet stories in CBH. I know many of the adults down the hall in the auditorium don't retain as much as the kids do with the puppets...so fun.
Anyway, this week proves to be just as busy. This weekend maybe we'll have a little relax time. No games, no work...we'll see. I'll try to keep things updated more often. Tune into Channel 9 tonight if you get a chance. Fun story on McDonald's we did this morning...
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Thursday, September 08, 2005
NFL Time!
John here,
Since my Sooners are going to go 11-1, I am feeling lucky that my Dallas Cowboys are going 16-0! Keep the faith!
Boomer Sooner!
Go Dallas Cowboys!
Texas Sucks!!!!!!
Since my Sooners are going to go 11-1, I am feeling lucky that my Dallas Cowboys are going 16-0! Keep the faith!
Boomer Sooner!
Go Dallas Cowboys!
Texas Sucks!!!!!!
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Yes!!
Yes, people, I am still a Sooner fan "even after yesterday". That's what calling being a FAN is all about--through the good times and the bad. I find being a sports fan can be a lot like marriage--promising to stay true through sickness and health, good times and bad.
Guess what? I still think the Sooners are the best team in the nation. How about that? I still think we have the best players we could ask for, the greatest legacy, the best head coach. I still think we can beat Texas, play in a BCS bowl, play for the National Title even. And who cares if it doesn't happen. The point is--real fans believe and real fans are still there.
I didn't stand in countless games with 100-degree weather, or in the pouring down rain, or travel to Dallas when traffic was backed up to Norman for nothing. And just because the team stumbled doesn't mean I stop believing in them. Goodness gracious--how would OU have survived the Blake years with attitudes like that!
I know there are thousands of fairweather fans and old fat guys that never attended college, let alone OU, who think they can criticize every player, coach and team decision each and every week, particuarly after a loss. But NO ONE is more upset, disappointed, embarassed and sad than each of those guys on the field yesterday. From Stoops to Thompson and so on, these guys are shouldered with the responsibility of pleasing thousands, even millions of people every week. So, I choose to support them rather than criticize.
Boomer Sooner!! Let's go out and kick the tar out of Tulsa next week--OU rules!
Guess what? I still think the Sooners are the best team in the nation. How about that? I still think we have the best players we could ask for, the greatest legacy, the best head coach. I still think we can beat Texas, play in a BCS bowl, play for the National Title even. And who cares if it doesn't happen. The point is--real fans believe and real fans are still there.
I didn't stand in countless games with 100-degree weather, or in the pouring down rain, or travel to Dallas when traffic was backed up to Norman for nothing. And just because the team stumbled doesn't mean I stop believing in them. Goodness gracious--how would OU have survived the Blake years with attitudes like that!
I know there are thousands of fairweather fans and old fat guys that never attended college, let alone OU, who think they can criticize every player, coach and team decision each and every week, particuarly after a loss. But NO ONE is more upset, disappointed, embarassed and sad than each of those guys on the field yesterday. From Stoops to Thompson and so on, these guys are shouldered with the responsibility of pleasing thousands, even millions of people every week. So, I choose to support them rather than criticize.
Boomer Sooner!! Let's go out and kick the tar out of Tulsa next week--OU rules!
Friday, September 02, 2005
Sooner Time!
Boomer Sooner!!!
Football starts in Norman in less than 14 hours!!!
Rock on....I'm wearing my hateful Texas shirt tomorrow to watch the game. I know it's Texas CHRISTIAN University, but it's still Texas. I just can't like anything about Texas when it comes to football. Texas sucks, no matter what the University (although UT sucks the most).
Boomer Sooner!!
Football starts in Norman in less than 14 hours!!!
Rock on....I'm wearing my hateful Texas shirt tomorrow to watch the game. I know it's Texas CHRISTIAN University, but it's still Texas. I just can't like anything about Texas when it comes to football. Texas sucks, no matter what the University (although UT sucks the most).
Boomer Sooner!!
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Great Weekend!
John and I had a pretty great weekend....unfortunately, we were apart for most of it! But, on Saturday my old college roomie and the smartest girl at OU Med School came to visit me and catch up. Isn't it crazy--I haven't seen Laura since a mutual friend's wedding back in May! And she only lives in Norman. Tells me we are much too busy if we can't even play catch up with friends 30 minutes down the road.
Anyway, it was great to see her and get caught up. When she called the other day I said "What are you doing?" and she said "I'm at the hospital." And I immediately freaked out and was asking what happened, what was going on. She calmly (as she always does with me) stated "I'm on rounds for school." Oh yeah--she's a third-year medical student!
John got to golf, OF COURSE, on Saturday. What weekend does he NOT golf? And he shot really well (although I won't say what he shot, because he thinks it jinxes him). And I went to a scrapbooking party on Saturday.
Over Memorial Day weekend I had gone with my mom and grandparents to my grandpa's childhood home in Arkansas. His dad just died a couple of years ago, and they are getting ready to sell his home and land. So, I took lots of pictures and lots of notes of his stories from when he was young. My grandma just lived down the road as well, so I got a lot of pictures from her childhood as well. Anyway, I took those pictures and put them into a scrapbook this weekend--and I got it all done! I just have a few pages left to write on, but the pictures are all in! I'm hoping that he will like it, since he's selling the house and everything, maybe this will be a way he can go back and visit, even when he's not there. And one day I'll be able to show my kids where their great-grandpa grew up.
I got the office officially unpacked!! It is clean, although not looking much like an OU room yet. But we have big plans....the most important thing right now is getting in and out of the room. What an accomplishment.
I'm ready for work to slow down....we'll see if it ever happens! Have a great week!
Anyway, it was great to see her and get caught up. When she called the other day I said "What are you doing?" and she said "I'm at the hospital." And I immediately freaked out and was asking what happened, what was going on. She calmly (as she always does with me) stated "I'm on rounds for school." Oh yeah--she's a third-year medical student!
John got to golf, OF COURSE, on Saturday. What weekend does he NOT golf? And he shot really well (although I won't say what he shot, because he thinks it jinxes him). And I went to a scrapbooking party on Saturday.
Over Memorial Day weekend I had gone with my mom and grandparents to my grandpa's childhood home in Arkansas. His dad just died a couple of years ago, and they are getting ready to sell his home and land. So, I took lots of pictures and lots of notes of his stories from when he was young. My grandma just lived down the road as well, so I got a lot of pictures from her childhood as well. Anyway, I took those pictures and put them into a scrapbook this weekend--and I got it all done! I just have a few pages left to write on, but the pictures are all in! I'm hoping that he will like it, since he's selling the house and everything, maybe this will be a way he can go back and visit, even when he's not there. And one day I'll be able to show my kids where their great-grandpa grew up.
I got the office officially unpacked!! It is clean, although not looking much like an OU room yet. But we have big plans....the most important thing right now is getting in and out of the room. What an accomplishment.
I'm ready for work to slow down....we'll see if it ever happens! Have a great week!
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Sharing the Blog
Well, I'm in Dallas for a few days for a "training and brainstorming" session with various people from other agency offices in Texas. It's been fun--a lot of good ideas.
We talked about blogging today, and everyone was so surprised I had a blog! So I was excited to link up and show them...I also showed them quite a few of my friend's sites, so thank to all you loyal bloggers. For those of you that don't know, blogging is becoming the future of marketing. Apparently we're all dependent on word-of-mouth marketing more than commercials, and major corporations are trying to get in on this whole blogging phenomenon. Very interesting.
In the spirit of sharing things on the blog, I've decided to share a few of my favorite things. Top Ten, anyway. And most of these are local, Edmond institutions but similar things can be found everywhere, I'm sure. Feel free to try any of these!!
1) Moe's Southwestern Grill: People have mixed reviews--but it is one of my favorite places to eat. My answer to the lack of a Chipotle around here. Big burritos and great queso--can't go wrong. It is at 33rd and Broadway in Edmond, and I believe there is one in Norman on Campus Corner as well.
2) Studio 750: This hair salon is owned and operated by Stevie Fly-Magee, with whom I grew up with. Please don't use my current unfortunate hair situation as any indication of how great she is--it's been a few months and I'm seeing her on Saturday! Anyway, Stevie, Sally, Brooklyn, and crew do a GREAT job on hair for a fabulous price. Don't pay $75 for a haircut!!! They do a great job and it won't make you have to pay your cable bill late! They are at Danforth and Kelly in Edmond--if you go, tell them I sent you! I've sent a lot of people Stevie's way, and I have yet to hear any complaints.
3) Cloud 9: I've only been there once, but I am all about small business making it! Cloud 9 is a salon right next to Studio 750 and they do everything BUT hair (leaving it to the neighbors, I guess). I got a great pedicure the other day, and they are new and building up their clientele.
4) Randy's M&M's: Ok, this is not ONLY because we have the hook up and get $1 movie rentals all the time. Randy's is really a great place--locally owned and operated in Edmond. And instead of paying the ridiculous late fees that Blockbuster charges (because NONE of you ever turn in movies on time, let's be honest) go to Randy's and when you turn in your movies late, it's only like $1 a day, or 25-cents for old movies. Plus, they have specials every night, like Mondays is two new releases for $4.99, and there are some other specials too. Not to mention they sell CD's, too, and have a GREAT selection of local bands and artists. Who knows, maybe your neighbor has a CD out--it's probably at Randy's! Randy's is located at Santa Fe & 2nd Street, Danforth next to Ted's, and 33rd and Broadway. Go to Santa Fe store--ask for Julia. She's my sister!
5) Milano's: This is practically an institution in Edmond. I don't know how long they've been around but they have awesome prices and a great atmosphere. Our nephews love it because they can play all the video games and pool at the pool table. Plus, if you don't want their famous pizza, try the burgers--AWESOME! Located by UCO on University in Edmond.
6) Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market: I know, I know--Wal-Mart's taking over the world. But their neighborhood market is like an answer to prayers! It's the great Wal-Mart prices, without the Supercenter crowd! 2nd and Bryant or 15th and Western in Edmond.
7) Steve's Rib: Hands down the best barbecue in town. John and I even went to Kansas City a few weeks ago and ate at what is supposedly the best barbecue in the nation, and I still didn't like it as much as Steve's! It started out as just a little stand in the parking lot of Homeland when I was a little girl. They now have their own sit-down restaurant! Located on 2nd between Santa Fe and Kelly. Yummy--go there.
8) Mr. Clean Magic Eraser--random product endorsement. There is a lot of buzz among the desperate housewives out there right now, and I have been in love with this household cleaning tool since it took SCRATCHES OFF MY CAR. And you thought crayon off the wall was tough--Magic Eraser removes EVERYTHING!
9) Coca-Cola Zero: Ok, most people think this has a flat taste and don't like it. So, it' probably going the way of Coca-Cola C2 (which was gross) but I like it! It tastes like real coke, and doesn't have that Nutrasweet aftertaste. And something just bothers me about diet Coke with Splenda. Too sweet for Diet. If I wanted that sweet, I would drink real Coke. Or Coca-Cola zero, which I am now doing.
10) Reno 911: The funniest show on TV. Comedy Central, Tuesdays, 9:00. It is a spoof of "Cops", focusing on a the fictional sheriff's department in Reno. Not as vulgar as Southpark, but be prepared anyway. Hate to recommend vulgarity in any form or fashion, but this is some seriously funny stuff.
Ok--lots of random thoughts, but I love sharing good things!! Back to work--I'm stuck here in Dallas for a few days. Give John a call if you want--he has a really sore throat and can't talk!! Hee-hee....no, really honey--feel better soon!!
We talked about blogging today, and everyone was so surprised I had a blog! So I was excited to link up and show them...I also showed them quite a few of my friend's sites, so thank to all you loyal bloggers. For those of you that don't know, blogging is becoming the future of marketing. Apparently we're all dependent on word-of-mouth marketing more than commercials, and major corporations are trying to get in on this whole blogging phenomenon. Very interesting.
In the spirit of sharing things on the blog, I've decided to share a few of my favorite things. Top Ten, anyway. And most of these are local, Edmond institutions but similar things can be found everywhere, I'm sure. Feel free to try any of these!!
1) Moe's Southwestern Grill: People have mixed reviews--but it is one of my favorite places to eat. My answer to the lack of a Chipotle around here. Big burritos and great queso--can't go wrong. It is at 33rd and Broadway in Edmond, and I believe there is one in Norman on Campus Corner as well.
2) Studio 750: This hair salon is owned and operated by Stevie Fly-Magee, with whom I grew up with. Please don't use my current unfortunate hair situation as any indication of how great she is--it's been a few months and I'm seeing her on Saturday! Anyway, Stevie, Sally, Brooklyn, and crew do a GREAT job on hair for a fabulous price. Don't pay $75 for a haircut!!! They do a great job and it won't make you have to pay your cable bill late! They are at Danforth and Kelly in Edmond--if you go, tell them I sent you! I've sent a lot of people Stevie's way, and I have yet to hear any complaints.
3) Cloud 9: I've only been there once, but I am all about small business making it! Cloud 9 is a salon right next to Studio 750 and they do everything BUT hair (leaving it to the neighbors, I guess). I got a great pedicure the other day, and they are new and building up their clientele.
4) Randy's M&M's: Ok, this is not ONLY because we have the hook up and get $1 movie rentals all the time. Randy's is really a great place--locally owned and operated in Edmond. And instead of paying the ridiculous late fees that Blockbuster charges (because NONE of you ever turn in movies on time, let's be honest) go to Randy's and when you turn in your movies late, it's only like $1 a day, or 25-cents for old movies. Plus, they have specials every night, like Mondays is two new releases for $4.99, and there are some other specials too. Not to mention they sell CD's, too, and have a GREAT selection of local bands and artists. Who knows, maybe your neighbor has a CD out--it's probably at Randy's! Randy's is located at Santa Fe & 2nd Street, Danforth next to Ted's, and 33rd and Broadway. Go to Santa Fe store--ask for Julia. She's my sister!
5) Milano's: This is practically an institution in Edmond. I don't know how long they've been around but they have awesome prices and a great atmosphere. Our nephews love it because they can play all the video games and pool at the pool table. Plus, if you don't want their famous pizza, try the burgers--AWESOME! Located by UCO on University in Edmond.
6) Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market: I know, I know--Wal-Mart's taking over the world. But their neighborhood market is like an answer to prayers! It's the great Wal-Mart prices, without the Supercenter crowd! 2nd and Bryant or 15th and Western in Edmond.
7) Steve's Rib: Hands down the best barbecue in town. John and I even went to Kansas City a few weeks ago and ate at what is supposedly the best barbecue in the nation, and I still didn't like it as much as Steve's! It started out as just a little stand in the parking lot of Homeland when I was a little girl. They now have their own sit-down restaurant! Located on 2nd between Santa Fe and Kelly. Yummy--go there.
8) Mr. Clean Magic Eraser--random product endorsement. There is a lot of buzz among the desperate housewives out there right now, and I have been in love with this household cleaning tool since it took SCRATCHES OFF MY CAR. And you thought crayon off the wall was tough--Magic Eraser removes EVERYTHING!
9) Coca-Cola Zero: Ok, most people think this has a flat taste and don't like it. So, it' probably going the way of Coca-Cola C2 (which was gross) but I like it! It tastes like real coke, and doesn't have that Nutrasweet aftertaste. And something just bothers me about diet Coke with Splenda. Too sweet for Diet. If I wanted that sweet, I would drink real Coke. Or Coca-Cola zero, which I am now doing.
10) Reno 911: The funniest show on TV. Comedy Central, Tuesdays, 9:00. It is a spoof of "Cops", focusing on a the fictional sheriff's department in Reno. Not as vulgar as Southpark, but be prepared anyway. Hate to recommend vulgarity in any form or fashion, but this is some seriously funny stuff.
Ok--lots of random thoughts, but I love sharing good things!! Back to work--I'm stuck here in Dallas for a few days. Give John a call if you want--he has a really sore throat and can't talk!! Hee-hee....no, really honey--feel better soon!!
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Pictures are back!
Thanks to Dad for the new camera and John for getting the internet fixed....we're back in the blogging pictures business!
As soon as work calms down (I've worked late every night for a while...) I'll take pictures of the house for all out out-of-town friends and family, so you can finally see what all the construction was building towards! It's really coming soon this time...
Like I said, work has been crazy for me. But I guess it's good--I'd rather be stressed and busy than bored. John is working with his dad on a set-building project, so I'll be alone at night for a while. He did, however, get our new computer desk put together and one of these days I might actually move it into the office and finally unpack the 9 boxes still in there! I have to get it fixed up by next Friday, when my book club comes to my house for our August meeting. I'm nerdy, I know....I'm in a book club. But it's a lot of fun for a girl like me, who doesn't get to socialize outside of work very much!
Anyway, things are good here...just going through the motions. Despite the disaster that was Kansas City trip, it was a great weekend. One of those adventures that makes you love your spouse even more!
More pictures to come soon!!!!
As soon as work calms down (I've worked late every night for a while...) I'll take pictures of the house for all out out-of-town friends and family, so you can finally see what all the construction was building towards! It's really coming soon this time...
Like I said, work has been crazy for me. But I guess it's good--I'd rather be stressed and busy than bored. John is working with his dad on a set-building project, so I'll be alone at night for a while. He did, however, get our new computer desk put together and one of these days I might actually move it into the office and finally unpack the 9 boxes still in there! I have to get it fixed up by next Friday, when my book club comes to my house for our August meeting. I'm nerdy, I know....I'm in a book club. But it's a lot of fun for a girl like me, who doesn't get to socialize outside of work very much!
Anyway, things are good here...just going through the motions. Despite the disaster that was Kansas City trip, it was a great weekend. One of those adventures that makes you love your spouse even more!
More pictures to come soon!!!!
Monday, August 15, 2005
Vacation...kinda
Well…Kansas City was an experience! Let me first off tell you that Jessica and I do not have much luck when it comes to us getting away for a while, when it is just us. We have had great trips to places like Washington D.C., St. Louis, Dallas, Huntsville, Minneapolis Etc., but any time it is just Jessica and I, it usually turns into a National Lampoons movie. For the two years that we have been married, Jessica and I have not had the opportunity to take an anniversary trip just the two of us. We decided that we would take a weekend get-a-way to Kansas City, Mo, to catch a ball game and do some shopping…or so we thought.
We left Friday morning and heading north on I-35. All the way to Wichita, everything was fine. Smooth ride, not a lot of traffic, and then we hit Wichita. It decided to rain on us the ENTIRE way from Wichita to Kansas City. (I don’t know if you have driven I-35 north from Wichita to Emporia, but if you have you know there is NOTHING there. No trees, lakes, gas stations…nothing). So by the time we get to Kansas City, the rain had calmed down to a light sprinkle. I told Jessica they would not call the MLB game we were going to see that night unless there was lightening. (We hadn’t seen lightening the whole way there, that is why I was still excited). About 15 minutes after I had told her that, a bolt flashed across the sky and the thunder all but shook our car off the road. By that time I was mad. I love MLB, I had been looking forward to this weekend for the longest time. I had driven all day, wanted to see a game, and have a fun night, and now I can’t.
So we finally arrive in KC, and we check into the Holiday Inn right across the street from Arrowhead and Koffman Stadiums. (Seriously, we were so close; I could tee up a driver and put a golf ball in the outfield of the baseball stadium.) We check into the hotel and go upstairs to plan what we were going to do next, and when we get into the room and turn on the T.V, the satellite has gone out because of the rain. Needless to say we were beginning to get frustrated. About 10 minutes later the T.V finally came on, and on channel 28 was the movie National Lampoons Vacation. One of my favorite movies was on, and it was on at the exact time that they have been driving to Wally World, and when they got there it was closed. I felt like Clark Griswold. I had been driving all day to get to see something that I was not going to get to see. If there were a moose in the lobby of the hotel, I would have punched it in the nose!
We decide to go to Crown Center, and walk around and do some shopping. So we hit CC around 7:30-8:00 and walked around for a few minutes, and then we decide to go eat some famous KC B-B-Q. It had been recommended by Jessica’s dad that we try Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue restaurant in downtown KC. We found it in about 10 minutes, and went in to eat.
We walked in and immediately felt a little under dressed. We told them a table for two, and they proceeded to walk us thru the entire restaurant and sat us at the last table, in the back of the restaurant, right next to the kitchen. At this time, we are a little upset, but we are not people who like to cause a scene, or make a big deal about things, so we made the best of where we were. While eating, I looked out a window and could not see the building next to us, because the rain was coming down so hard. (This was the second storm of 4 that was supposed to hit KC in the next 7 hours.) The food was ok, but we ate slowly to let the storm pass, and when it had passed, we left. As we walked out the door, there was standing water, ankle deep, from the curb to about 15 feet out into the parking lot. The only way to get to our car was for me to take off my shoes and socks and walk thru this water to get to the car. I get to the car and back up to get Jess, and she starts walking thru the water. About half way out, she lost her flip-flop and had to chase after it…I laughed at her! We decided to lick our wounds and call it a night.
We get back to the hotel room, and once again, we do not have satellite signal. So for the next 30 minutes, we had nothing to do, so Jessica started unpacking our bag. About 5 minutes later, I hear “oh crap”, and Jessica telling me she left the bathroom bag at home. Now in the bathroom consisted of our toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hair gel, brushes, Jess’ medication, Etc. So I had to go to the gas station across the street and get deodorant, and toothbrushes and toothpaste while it was still raining. So with Jess missing her meds, she slept about an hour that night.
The next morning, we got up at around 9, and got ready to go eat some b-fast. This is the only $90 hotel I have stayed at that did not offer a continental b-fast, so we had to go eat at Denny’s! woo-hoo! After Denny’s, we decided to go to Crown Plaza and do some shopping. So we make our way thru the Ghetto and hit Crown Plaza. By the time we Hit Crown Plaza, another storm decided to hit KC, and it began to pour down on us again. So we looked at each other, and said, “lets go home”. So we headed home around 10:30 and drove thru rain the entire way back until the Oklahoma border. After that it was perfect weather.
Throughout all of this entire weekend, Jess and I managed to find the humor in it all, and not one argument came from it! No matter what happens to us, we can always find the humor in situations! Even though the weekend was pretty much a bust, we still accomplished our goal of getting out of town for a while!
We left Friday morning and heading north on I-35. All the way to Wichita, everything was fine. Smooth ride, not a lot of traffic, and then we hit Wichita. It decided to rain on us the ENTIRE way from Wichita to Kansas City. (I don’t know if you have driven I-35 north from Wichita to Emporia, but if you have you know there is NOTHING there. No trees, lakes, gas stations…nothing). So by the time we get to Kansas City, the rain had calmed down to a light sprinkle. I told Jessica they would not call the MLB game we were going to see that night unless there was lightening. (We hadn’t seen lightening the whole way there, that is why I was still excited). About 15 minutes after I had told her that, a bolt flashed across the sky and the thunder all but shook our car off the road. By that time I was mad. I love MLB, I had been looking forward to this weekend for the longest time. I had driven all day, wanted to see a game, and have a fun night, and now I can’t.
So we finally arrive in KC, and we check into the Holiday Inn right across the street from Arrowhead and Koffman Stadiums. (Seriously, we were so close; I could tee up a driver and put a golf ball in the outfield of the baseball stadium.) We check into the hotel and go upstairs to plan what we were going to do next, and when we get into the room and turn on the T.V, the satellite has gone out because of the rain. Needless to say we were beginning to get frustrated. About 10 minutes later the T.V finally came on, and on channel 28 was the movie National Lampoons Vacation. One of my favorite movies was on, and it was on at the exact time that they have been driving to Wally World, and when they got there it was closed. I felt like Clark Griswold. I had been driving all day to get to see something that I was not going to get to see. If there were a moose in the lobby of the hotel, I would have punched it in the nose!
We decide to go to Crown Center, and walk around and do some shopping. So we hit CC around 7:30-8:00 and walked around for a few minutes, and then we decide to go eat some famous KC B-B-Q. It had been recommended by Jessica’s dad that we try Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue restaurant in downtown KC. We found it in about 10 minutes, and went in to eat.
We walked in and immediately felt a little under dressed. We told them a table for two, and they proceeded to walk us thru the entire restaurant and sat us at the last table, in the back of the restaurant, right next to the kitchen. At this time, we are a little upset, but we are not people who like to cause a scene, or make a big deal about things, so we made the best of where we were. While eating, I looked out a window and could not see the building next to us, because the rain was coming down so hard. (This was the second storm of 4 that was supposed to hit KC in the next 7 hours.) The food was ok, but we ate slowly to let the storm pass, and when it had passed, we left. As we walked out the door, there was standing water, ankle deep, from the curb to about 15 feet out into the parking lot. The only way to get to our car was for me to take off my shoes and socks and walk thru this water to get to the car. I get to the car and back up to get Jess, and she starts walking thru the water. About half way out, she lost her flip-flop and had to chase after it…I laughed at her! We decided to lick our wounds and call it a night.
We get back to the hotel room, and once again, we do not have satellite signal. So for the next 30 minutes, we had nothing to do, so Jessica started unpacking our bag. About 5 minutes later, I hear “oh crap”, and Jessica telling me she left the bathroom bag at home. Now in the bathroom consisted of our toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hair gel, brushes, Jess’ medication, Etc. So I had to go to the gas station across the street and get deodorant, and toothbrushes and toothpaste while it was still raining. So with Jess missing her meds, she slept about an hour that night.
The next morning, we got up at around 9, and got ready to go eat some b-fast. This is the only $90 hotel I have stayed at that did not offer a continental b-fast, so we had to go eat at Denny’s! woo-hoo! After Denny’s, we decided to go to Crown Plaza and do some shopping. So we make our way thru the Ghetto and hit Crown Plaza. By the time we Hit Crown Plaza, another storm decided to hit KC, and it began to pour down on us again. So we looked at each other, and said, “lets go home”. So we headed home around 10:30 and drove thru rain the entire way back until the Oklahoma border. After that it was perfect weather.
Throughout all of this entire weekend, Jess and I managed to find the humor in it all, and not one argument came from it! No matter what happens to us, we can always find the humor in situations! Even though the weekend was pretty much a bust, we still accomplished our goal of getting out of town for a while!
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Yo!
I have been informed that I should put something on the blog. Want the regular version, or the short, short version? Good you are going to get the short, short version. The past two weeks have gone by real fast. Jessica is constantly busy with work going back and forth between Dallas, Tulsa and OKC markets. I have been working and trying to keep my grass from turning brown and various other house duties finding time, every now and then, to squeeze in a round of golf.
This weekend Jessica and I are out of town. It is going to be our belated anniversary present to each other. We just need to get away from Oklahoma for a day or two, so we are going to Kansas City. I told Jessica to leave the laptop at home and tell everyone at work not to call her this weekend. She deserves the time away. We leave Friday morning, and are going to a Royals game Friday night. Saturday we are SLEEPING IN!!!!!!!!!! We will get up and check out of the hotel, and then I am going to take her to eat some B-B-Q in the Plaza, then we are going to come home. We finally got Cox back in the house and we really missed it! Our Internet is screwing up so that is my project tonight.
I am not really a good blogger. Jessica told me to get on and say some stuff.
Word!
This weekend Jessica and I are out of town. It is going to be our belated anniversary present to each other. We just need to get away from Oklahoma for a day or two, so we are going to Kansas City. I told Jessica to leave the laptop at home and tell everyone at work not to call her this weekend. She deserves the time away. We leave Friday morning, and are going to a Royals game Friday night. Saturday we are SLEEPING IN!!!!!!!!!! We will get up and check out of the hotel, and then I am going to take her to eat some B-B-Q in the Plaza, then we are going to come home. We finally got Cox back in the house and we really missed it! Our Internet is screwing up so that is my project tonight.
I am not really a good blogger. Jessica told me to get on and say some stuff.
Word!
Monday, August 01, 2005
Back in the Habit!
So we're back. Well, John's been home since last Wednesday. But I've been home since Saturday afternoon. It was such a nice vacation. Not overly exciting, but we had a lot of fun and relaxed a lot. Plus we did a lot of shopping we all have new attire! Yeah!
The highlights were definitely Silver Dollar City and Celebration City. They really are neat places and if you're in Branson, you might as well go! We also ALL (including grandparents) went to a dinner theatre on the Branson Belle, a riverboat and that was a lot of fun. Visit www.funnydog.com to see our show entertainment....Hilarious!
And one of MY biggest highlights was something John and Julia missed out on. On Friday, Mom, Aunt Linda and I went to see Alison Kraus and Union Station in concert. Two words: A MAZING. (Warning: soapbox, in-depth thinking coming). You know, I am just as guilty as the rest of the world in becoming part of this commercialism, pop-crazed music world. I sing loudly in my car to the likes of Kelly Clarkson. But, then when I go to concerts like Alison Krause and Union Station I realize that there is nothing better than pure, true music. I mean, there were no light shows or dance moves or synthesizers or opening acts....they just walked out on stage and started playing. And she sounded every bit as amazing as she does on her records. Her voice is so clear. When they came out for an encore she sang "My Ain True Love" and "Down to the River to Pray" completely acapella for THOUSANDS of people and didn't crack her voice once. Sent goosebumps all over! I think about her and Union Station and their amazing talent, and then about the Josh Groban concert I went to and his amazing talent and I'm blown away. I think I will boycott Kelly Clarkson and friends for at least a week and try to absorb myself in true talent. That unpopular writing your own music. And involves playing your own instruments.
And I will wait one whole week to buy the new Faith Hill album that's coming out tomorrow. That is my vow.
Now on to the other new news...I am sucking it up and admitting I am wrong. Yes, it's true. Cox Communications does not suck....SBC/Dish Network does. Many of you have heard our cries. We have to change the channel in the living room by walking into our bedroom. And they want us to pay $99 to fix it! I don't think so....I've never been charged for a house call for Cox to come fix something. So, we are officially switching this week. So, mark off the new phone number....a new one will come next week. And don't order SBC/Dish network. Cox is not always great, but at least they fix your problems as part of SERVICE. My friend Brooke figured out that we pay like $1600 a year or something to Cox--that's a lot of money! Kind of ridiculous and certainly not necessary....guilty pleasure I suppose.
We saw "Wedding Crashers" this weekend. Oh my gosh--SO FUNNY. If you know us at all, you know John and I have a mature taste in movies--our favorites include "Zoolander", "Old School", "Dodgeball", etc. Anything with a Wilson brother, Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller or WILL FERRELL and we're hooked. "Wedding Crashers" like the others is quite crude, but absolutely hilarious in every sophomoric way. Quite a great cameo by Will Ferrell as a funeral crasher. Seriously, if R-ratings and crude humor don't bother you, go see it! And if they do bother you, please don't judge us!
Anyway--back to work. Also, thanks to Dad (even though he was slightly confused about our address. we have great neighbors) sent us a new digital camera since our last one was fabuously broken on the Las Vegas strip last month. So now we can post pictures!!! I'll try to get that done this week. My hydrangea in the flower bed is finally blooming. Very exciting--maybe if I can keep plants alive there is hope for children one day!
The highlights were definitely Silver Dollar City and Celebration City. They really are neat places and if you're in Branson, you might as well go! We also ALL (including grandparents) went to a dinner theatre on the Branson Belle, a riverboat and that was a lot of fun. Visit www.funnydog.com to see our show entertainment....Hilarious!
And one of MY biggest highlights was something John and Julia missed out on. On Friday, Mom, Aunt Linda and I went to see Alison Kraus and Union Station in concert. Two words: A MAZING. (Warning: soapbox, in-depth thinking coming). You know, I am just as guilty as the rest of the world in becoming part of this commercialism, pop-crazed music world. I sing loudly in my car to the likes of Kelly Clarkson. But, then when I go to concerts like Alison Krause and Union Station I realize that there is nothing better than pure, true music. I mean, there were no light shows or dance moves or synthesizers or opening acts....they just walked out on stage and started playing. And she sounded every bit as amazing as she does on her records. Her voice is so clear. When they came out for an encore she sang "My Ain True Love" and "Down to the River to Pray" completely acapella for THOUSANDS of people and didn't crack her voice once. Sent goosebumps all over! I think about her and Union Station and their amazing talent, and then about the Josh Groban concert I went to and his amazing talent and I'm blown away. I think I will boycott Kelly Clarkson and friends for at least a week and try to absorb myself in true talent. That unpopular writing your own music. And involves playing your own instruments.
And I will wait one whole week to buy the new Faith Hill album that's coming out tomorrow. That is my vow.
Now on to the other new news...I am sucking it up and admitting I am wrong. Yes, it's true. Cox Communications does not suck....SBC/Dish Network does. Many of you have heard our cries. We have to change the channel in the living room by walking into our bedroom. And they want us to pay $99 to fix it! I don't think so....I've never been charged for a house call for Cox to come fix something. So, we are officially switching this week. So, mark off the new phone number....a new one will come next week. And don't order SBC/Dish network. Cox is not always great, but at least they fix your problems as part of SERVICE. My friend Brooke figured out that we pay like $1600 a year or something to Cox--that's a lot of money! Kind of ridiculous and certainly not necessary....guilty pleasure I suppose.
We saw "Wedding Crashers" this weekend. Oh my gosh--SO FUNNY. If you know us at all, you know John and I have a mature taste in movies--our favorites include "Zoolander", "Old School", "Dodgeball", etc. Anything with a Wilson brother, Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller or WILL FERRELL and we're hooked. "Wedding Crashers" like the others is quite crude, but absolutely hilarious in every sophomoric way. Quite a great cameo by Will Ferrell as a funeral crasher. Seriously, if R-ratings and crude humor don't bother you, go see it! And if they do bother you, please don't judge us!
Anyway--back to work. Also, thanks to Dad (even though he was slightly confused about our address. we have great neighbors) sent us a new digital camera since our last one was fabuously broken on the Las Vegas strip last month. So now we can post pictures!!! I'll try to get that done this week. My hydrangea in the flower bed is finally blooming. Very exciting--maybe if I can keep plants alive there is hope for children one day!
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Off for a week
Well, we're about to leave for family vacation for a week. So, no updates coming for a while!
House is great. We're great....nothing too new. Hopefully by the time we come back, a cold front will come through! It's ridiculous out there!
Have a great week and I'll update when we get back (or John might update once he gets home on Wednesday now that he has the password!).
Plus, we'll have our new digital camera by then, so I can post pictures....finally you can see the finished product of our house!
Later...
House is great. We're great....nothing too new. Hopefully by the time we come back, a cold front will come through! It's ridiculous out there!
Have a great week and I'll update when we get back (or John might update once he gets home on Wednesday now that he has the password!).
Plus, we'll have our new digital camera by then, so I can post pictures....finally you can see the finished product of our house!
Later...
Thursday, July 21, 2005
he he he...I got the password!
Well, Since Jessica is in Tulsa, I figured that I would get on the blog and post something! The house is coming along quite nicely. Last weekend Matt and I finally put sod in the backyard. We started around 7:30 in the morning, and were finished sodding my backyard, and half of his in a little less than 2 hours (but we were paying for it the next 2 days). Jessica's garden is flourishing, and is still attracting lots of baby frog's...we have no idea where they are coming from.
Monday evening we began on the garage. I missed the last bulk trash day, so we have tons of big cardboard boxes in the garage taking up all the space. We managed to make a space big enough for Jessica's car to fit in, and put a lot of stuff in the attic. The office is still "in the making", and SBC dish still sucks! Cox said our neighborhood should be cable ready in another week...we'll see!
This weekend and next week, we are out of town! It will be nice for a little vacation! We will be in Branson, Missouri. Yes...we are going to be chillin' with all the old people! 80% of the weekend and week will be Jessica, Debbie and Linda shopping. 15% will be entertainment, and the other 5% will be driving time! The girls are going to Branson on Sunday, and staying there until Wed. (I think...I'm on a need to know basis, and half the time, I don't need to know), so that will leave me in Springfield Sunday and Monday. Lowell (grandpa) and I will be frog gigging Monday night, and then I will drive up to Branson on Tuesday to meet the chicks.
Julia and I will be coming back on Wed. night so I can be at work Thursday and Friday, and Jessica and her mom will be coming back on Sat. Well, i'm going to get back to work. It has been fun wasting 20 minutes on here! We will see ya'll when we get back!
WORD!
Monday evening we began on the garage. I missed the last bulk trash day, so we have tons of big cardboard boxes in the garage taking up all the space. We managed to make a space big enough for Jessica's car to fit in, and put a lot of stuff in the attic. The office is still "in the making", and SBC dish still sucks! Cox said our neighborhood should be cable ready in another week...we'll see!
This weekend and next week, we are out of town! It will be nice for a little vacation! We will be in Branson, Missouri. Yes...we are going to be chillin' with all the old people! 80% of the weekend and week will be Jessica, Debbie and Linda shopping. 15% will be entertainment, and the other 5% will be driving time! The girls are going to Branson on Sunday, and staying there until Wed. (I think...I'm on a need to know basis, and half the time, I don't need to know), so that will leave me in Springfield Sunday and Monday. Lowell (grandpa) and I will be frog gigging Monday night, and then I will drive up to Branson on Tuesday to meet the chicks.
Julia and I will be coming back on Wed. night so I can be at work Thursday and Friday, and Jessica and her mom will be coming back on Sat. Well, i'm going to get back to work. It has been fun wasting 20 minutes on here! We will see ya'll when we get back!
WORD!
Friday, July 15, 2005
The Big D
That's where I've been for a few days. Our whole office trekked down to Dallas early yesterday morning for a "team-building" experience for a few days. Out cohorts in New Mexico came over, and we met up with our the Dallas account team as well. It was a REALLY fun day yesterday! Despite the frustration, long hours, and pressure there is working in the advertising industry, you sure meet A LOT of cool people.
Yesterday after morning meetings (more like debriefings) we went to this place called Dueling Chefs for lunch. We split into two teams, worked with two different chefs and made our own gourmet meal. Complete with salad, appetizer, main course, the best mashed potatoes I've ever had (low-fat, of course!) and amazing creme brulee (yes! I used the blowtorch), we had an incredible meal, and actually got to know each other a lot better. We laughed a lot.
Then last night we hung out at the Dallas office for the evening, which is our company's headquarters. We had food catered in and just chatted the night away. It's an advertising agency, so there are lots of cool things there. The owner of our company stopped by (remind me to tell you about him sometime....let's just say he wears all white and has a looooong gray ponytail. Very advertising agency-esque). The Dallas office also has pool tables, ping pong tables, slot machine, and an oxygen bar....our little office in OKC pales in comparison!
Today we're headed back to the Dallas office, but it's for a day of meetings. Hopefully everyone will be pretty awake and there will be lots of laughs today too.
At home we've been waiting for 3 days for our backyard sod to be delivered. John planned to get most of it done Wednesday night, and it still had not arrived yesterday. Needless to say, he's a little frustrated! It's neat to see how the house continues to come together little by little.
Congrats to Preston and Sara Watterson and welcome Baby Chase! Check out Watterson Website in our links section and see their beautiful baby!
Looks like a new digital camera is in the works...I'll post updated pictures as soon as I can!
Yesterday after morning meetings (more like debriefings) we went to this place called Dueling Chefs for lunch. We split into two teams, worked with two different chefs and made our own gourmet meal. Complete with salad, appetizer, main course, the best mashed potatoes I've ever had (low-fat, of course!) and amazing creme brulee (yes! I used the blowtorch), we had an incredible meal, and actually got to know each other a lot better. We laughed a lot.
Then last night we hung out at the Dallas office for the evening, which is our company's headquarters. We had food catered in and just chatted the night away. It's an advertising agency, so there are lots of cool things there. The owner of our company stopped by (remind me to tell you about him sometime....let's just say he wears all white and has a looooong gray ponytail. Very advertising agency-esque). The Dallas office also has pool tables, ping pong tables, slot machine, and an oxygen bar....our little office in OKC pales in comparison!
Today we're headed back to the Dallas office, but it's for a day of meetings. Hopefully everyone will be pretty awake and there will be lots of laughs today too.
At home we've been waiting for 3 days for our backyard sod to be delivered. John planned to get most of it done Wednesday night, and it still had not arrived yesterday. Needless to say, he's a little frustrated! It's neat to see how the house continues to come together little by little.
Congrats to Preston and Sara Watterson and welcome Baby Chase! Check out Watterson Website in our links section and see their beautiful baby!
Looks like a new digital camera is in the works...I'll post updated pictures as soon as I can!
Monday, July 11, 2005
Update the Blog!
Apparently, I'm getting lots of requests to update!
I will try to get the camera up and going soon. What a bummer to not be able to show you all pictures of the house put together! I'll figure something out. Speaking of the house, it's GREAT! Everything is pretty much done, and I've even started on the office. It's glorious in it's redness...
Also, thanks to the wonderful green thumbs, Nikki Robnett and Mary Ferguson, the house has curb appeal! Last Thursday, these two awesome chicks worked with me to plant and make beautiful the flower beds out front. I even have a hydrangea, which is my new favorite plant, but it's not blooming yet. A couple of Crepe Myrtles, some pretty flowers (don't know the scientific name....I'll call them pretty flowers) and some nice bushes too. Plus, this coming weekend John will be sodding the backyard, so we're just regular HGTV stars over here in Edmond! Really--thanks to Nikki and Mary. Come back soon to help me learn more!
Not much else going on. We went swimming last night with the nephews. Easton is right at home in the water....I think he's a better swimmer than I am! And Mason has been in swimming lessons and he can go all the way under and kicks his feet really well. He'll be in the deep end in no time!
I'll try to update more this week. I'm in Dallas three days and Tulsa one day, so we'll try to get something in. We don't have internet yet at the house, and we still can't change the channel in the living room. Sigh...one of these days! In the meantime--DVR is great!
I will try to get the camera up and going soon. What a bummer to not be able to show you all pictures of the house put together! I'll figure something out. Speaking of the house, it's GREAT! Everything is pretty much done, and I've even started on the office. It's glorious in it's redness...
Also, thanks to the wonderful green thumbs, Nikki Robnett and Mary Ferguson, the house has curb appeal! Last Thursday, these two awesome chicks worked with me to plant and make beautiful the flower beds out front. I even have a hydrangea, which is my new favorite plant, but it's not blooming yet. A couple of Crepe Myrtles, some pretty flowers (don't know the scientific name....I'll call them pretty flowers) and some nice bushes too. Plus, this coming weekend John will be sodding the backyard, so we're just regular HGTV stars over here in Edmond! Really--thanks to Nikki and Mary. Come back soon to help me learn more!
Not much else going on. We went swimming last night with the nephews. Easton is right at home in the water....I think he's a better swimmer than I am! And Mason has been in swimming lessons and he can go all the way under and kicks his feet really well. He'll be in the deep end in no time!
I'll try to update more this week. I'm in Dallas three days and Tulsa one day, so we'll try to get something in. We don't have internet yet at the house, and we still can't change the channel in the living room. Sigh...one of these days! In the meantime--DVR is great!
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
One Crazy Week
Well, I know it's been a long time since my last post. And, boy, do I have a lot of updating to do!
As you know, we shut our internet off at our house last Friday (June 24th), so it's been hard to do any updating! But, we got moved in that night, and finished cleaning out the old house on Sunday. The new house came together so easily. Of course, I still have many small projects on the brain, but all-in-all, it feels like home! Even Max is getting used to it. I don't know if he's just worn out with all the moving, or if all the windows make him happy but he is a much nicer cat lately...he even lets visitors pet him, which is strange all around!
Last Monday morning I awoke very early for my flight to Las Vegas for work. Now, I'm sure you're thinking like John was "Vegas for work? That's a rough life". But, honestly, I was in conferences the whole time. We went out on Monday night with many fellow coworkers from across the country, but that was about it. Even then, we got to the restaurant too late and had to settle for another place to eat! Just remember...Vegas is Vegas, but is it really Vegas like you want it when you're with your boss the whole time?
However, I did have the most amazing hotel room ever. We stayed at the brand new Wynn Las Vegas Hotel, and it was amazing. I do have pictures of the floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall view of the strip from my room, the plasma screen TV in both the room and the bathroom, and the GIANT tub I soaked in while feeling very rich. I will post soon. If you can afford it, I highly reccommend the Wynn for your Vegas stay.
Also, my digital camera broke while I was in Vegas, so that was a bummer. And, we had bad weather the entire way home, so I thought I was dying on the plane....
BUT, I did have the rest of the week off to set up the house! I got so much done, thanks to my sister's help and Melissa's help. Also, I decided to do it--I painted the OU office. Just two walls red, but I really like it and can't wait to get a desk in there and really put that room together. We also painted some bookshelves and a TV stand, and WE are THROUGH with painting...it just looked to fun and easy on Trading Spaces!
And my last update has to do with my ongoing battle with technology. We went with SBC/Yahoo!/Dish Network instead of Cox b/c Cox was being incredibly unreasonable (expecting us to live without phone, internet, CABLE for 2 months!). This was a mistake. Let's just say Dish Network came out, installed our dish, and we now have to walk into the master bedroom to change the channel in the living room. Not kidding. When we called to request they come help straighten it out, they wanted to charge us $99. So, despite my overwhelming initial joy at being free of the evil Cox Communications, we are going back with them. We're, of course, keeping the satellite until then, but then we are going back. Sigh...there has to be something better out there, and I will find it!
That's the short and sweet for now. Back to my 161 e-mails from last week I'm trying to wade through at work!
As you know, we shut our internet off at our house last Friday (June 24th), so it's been hard to do any updating! But, we got moved in that night, and finished cleaning out the old house on Sunday. The new house came together so easily. Of course, I still have many small projects on the brain, but all-in-all, it feels like home! Even Max is getting used to it. I don't know if he's just worn out with all the moving, or if all the windows make him happy but he is a much nicer cat lately...he even lets visitors pet him, which is strange all around!
Last Monday morning I awoke very early for my flight to Las Vegas for work. Now, I'm sure you're thinking like John was "Vegas for work? That's a rough life". But, honestly, I was in conferences the whole time. We went out on Monday night with many fellow coworkers from across the country, but that was about it. Even then, we got to the restaurant too late and had to settle for another place to eat! Just remember...Vegas is Vegas, but is it really Vegas like you want it when you're with your boss the whole time?
However, I did have the most amazing hotel room ever. We stayed at the brand new Wynn Las Vegas Hotel, and it was amazing. I do have pictures of the floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall view of the strip from my room, the plasma screen TV in both the room and the bathroom, and the GIANT tub I soaked in while feeling very rich. I will post soon. If you can afford it, I highly reccommend the Wynn for your Vegas stay.
Also, my digital camera broke while I was in Vegas, so that was a bummer. And, we had bad weather the entire way home, so I thought I was dying on the plane....
BUT, I did have the rest of the week off to set up the house! I got so much done, thanks to my sister's help and Melissa's help. Also, I decided to do it--I painted the OU office. Just two walls red, but I really like it and can't wait to get a desk in there and really put that room together. We also painted some bookshelves and a TV stand, and WE are THROUGH with painting...it just looked to fun and easy on Trading Spaces!
And my last update has to do with my ongoing battle with technology. We went with SBC/Yahoo!/Dish Network instead of Cox b/c Cox was being incredibly unreasonable (expecting us to live without phone, internet, CABLE for 2 months!). This was a mistake. Let's just say Dish Network came out, installed our dish, and we now have to walk into the master bedroom to change the channel in the living room. Not kidding. When we called to request they come help straighten it out, they wanted to charge us $99. So, despite my overwhelming initial joy at being free of the evil Cox Communications, we are going back with them. We're, of course, keeping the satellite until then, but then we are going back. Sigh...there has to be something better out there, and I will find it!
That's the short and sweet for now. Back to my 161 e-mails from last week I'm trying to wade through at work!
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