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December 5th, 2011

Christmas Trees, Parades, and Gift Shopping

We had a pretty enjoyable weekend around here.  Ben worked Saturday, so Ellie and I had a girls day.  We decorated a cardboard Christmas tree we made for her last week, baked some sugar cookies, and snuggled up to watch Christmas movies after hanging some more decorations. 

We’ve just about finished decorating the inside of the house with the exception of our Christmas tree.  I would love to have the tree now, but because the wood heat keeps the air in the living room so dry we have to wait until 2 or 3 weeks before Christmas to put up our tree or it will dry out and die before Christmas.  Yes, we are pro real trees, and we recycle them in a number of ways.  Even though I contemplated buying Ellie a small fake tree for her room I’m not a fan of them.  I don’t think they’re very pretty, and I don’t like the lead hazards associated with most artificial trees.  The National Christmas Tree Association has an interesting article about fake trees, how they’re made, the hazards they pose.

Anywho, getting back on topic of the weekend, we had a very enjoyable one.  Sunday we took Ellie to her first parade.  Even though it was a very small parade she absolutely loved it.  She fell asleep before we even made it out of the parade traffic, so our plans of Christmas shopping afterwards were put on hold.  Instead I came home and window shopped online to get a few ideas of what to buy. 

I still have no earthly idea what to buy for Ellie.  I got her a pair of toddler roller skates with my Swagbucks gift cards, but that’s it so far. Our house has become hoarder central for toys.  Seriously we have so much stuff I don’t know where t put it anymore.  There are boxes in the attic and piles of toys all over the house.  She’s filled her bedroom, most of my office, and most of the living room with stuff.  I’ve been packing up stuff she doesn’t play with often and donating it, but we still have a massive amount of toys.  Plus I have to consider all the gifts she’ll get from our family for Christmas, so I have no idea what to buy her.

At least Ben is a lot easier to shop for this year.  I have his present picked out and ready to order as soon as I get paid.  Each year I plan the same present for him, and it gets put on hold because we can’t afford it.  He’s been looking at titanium rings and talking about getting a new one to replace his broken and too small wedding band, so that’s what I wanted to get him.  I found a few that I like in our price range, but now the issue is finding one that will fit.  I’ve searched high and low, and no one seems to carry anything over a 13.5.  He needs a 14.5 to fit his big ‘ole finger.  With titanium there isn’t an option of buying a size smaller and having it stretched, so I’ll have to keep looking.

Now that I’ve gotten off topic again I guess it’s time to wrap up this post.  I have a ton of housework to do today anyway, and I definitely can’t get it done if I’m sitting here on the ‘net while Ellie is napping!

November 14th, 2011

I Stole A Day Late

Okay, so I know I’m a day late, but I didn’t want to completely skip this week’s Sunday Stealing. I’m trying to get back into the swing of things, and I’m trying to cheer myself up. Memes make me feel good, so you shall get a meme now.

 

Today we ripped off a blogger namedTense Teacher from the blog Tense for a Reason. It’s long so we’ll do it in two parts. She stole it from The Coffee Table. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player’s posts. It’s a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all of us thieves!

23. Do you ever walk around the house naked?

Sometimes, but now that we’ve got the little one it doesn’t happen as much.

24. If you were an animal what would you be? Why?

A bulldog, so I could lie around being pampered and loved on all day.

25. Hair color you like on someone you’re dating?

I’m a dark blonde/brown kinda girl.

26. If suffering an injury, would you rather be left blind or deaf?

That’s a tough one.  I’m going to say deaf.

27. Do you have any special talents?

Um…not that I want to discuss!

28. What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?

Kick my shoes off, and change into my pjs.

29. Do you like horror or comedy?

comedy

30. Are you missing anyone?

My bff.  We haven’t seen each other in forever.

31. Where do you want to live when you are old?

In a log cabin in the mountains.

32. Who is the person you can count on the most?

My wonderful husband.

33. If you could date any celebrity past or present, who would it be?

Hmm…probably one of the two single Hayden brothers.  You may not know who they are, but they’re celebrities in my world (one’s an AMA champ & the other is a Moto GP world champ)

34. What did you dream last night?

I think my dream stemmed from the fact this is about the time last year when my dad went hunting and hit a deer with his truck before he ever made it to his hunting spot.  I dreamed I borrowed his truck, hit a deer, and I had to call him.  I said I had bad news and good news.  He wanted the bad news first.  I said “well, I just wrecked your truck.” He said “well, how the heck can there be good news?”, and I said, “I got ya a deer!”
35. What is your favorite sport to watch?

College Football & Motorcycle Racing

36. Are you named after anyone?

I share my mom’s middle name, Elaine.  That’s also why I chose to name my daughter Elliana.  I wanted something similar, but not the same.

37. What is your favorite alcoholic drink?

Midori Coladas

38. Non alcoholic drink?

Sweet Tea

39. Have you ever been in love?

Yes.

40. Do you sing in the shower?

Sometimes.

41. Have you ever been arrested?

Nope.

42. What is your favorite Holiday?

Christmas.

43. Would you ever get plastic surgery?

Not unless it was medically necessary.

44. Have you ever caught a fish?

That’s a stupid question.  Have I forgotten to mention how big of a redneck I am?

November 7th, 2011

There I Go Stealing Again

According to the latest spam comments I just emptied I’m in need of an escort and a bail bondsman. Well, I guess that means it’s safe to go ahead and do some stealing, too! ;-)

 

Today we ripped off a blogger namedTense Teacher from the blog Tense for a Reason. It’s long so we’ll do it in two parts. She stole it from The Coffee Table. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft’s thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player’s posts. It’s a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Have you ever licked the back of a CD to try to get it to work? 

Um, no, although I fully admit to the spit & wipe.

2. What’s the largest age difference between yourself and someone you’ve dated?

6 years.  There was one guy I almost dated who was 9 years older, but since I was 19 at the time the age difference scared me away. A couple weeks later I met my hubby, so all was well.

3. Ever been in a car wreck?

Yep, a few times, but nothing serious.

4. Were you popular in high school?

Ha! Only if you consider being a total geeky outcast popular!

5. Have you ever been on a blind date?

Yep, and I’m so glad I don’t have to do that again.  It was a disaster.

6. Are looks important?

No because what one person thinks is hot doesn’t mean it’s the same as what the next person thinks.  What matters is that you be yourself and let your inner beauty shine.

7. Do you have any friends that you’ve known for 10 years or more?

Yep, quite a few.

8. By what age would you like to be married?

I got married 8 years ago right before my 22nd birthday.

9. Does the number of people a person’s slept with affect your view of them?

Not really.  I don’t dwell on the past.

10. Have you ever made a mistake?

Who hasn’t?

11. Are you a good tipper?

I’m an excellent tipper if the service is good.  I was a waitress for many years, and I know how important those tips are.  I don’t automatically leave a great tip just because, though.  If the service sucks your tip will show it.

12. What’s the most you have spent for a haircut?

I think $20 was about the max.  I have a family member that usually does it for free, and a friend who will do it on the cheap when I need her to.

13. Have you ever had a crush on a teacher?

Yep. 9th grade.  I thought Coach C was swoon worthy.

14. Have you ever peed in public?

If peeing in the woods or behind a car counts!  It’s the norm at a backwoods field party.

15. What song do you want played at your funeral?

William Orbit- Adagio For Strings

16. Would you tell your parents if you were gay?

Hmm…I’m not sure, but since I’m not gay I don’t have to figure that out.  I come from a very strict Church of God family, so there are a lot of things I never told my family…like that I lived with my husband for a year and 1/2 before we got married.  That in itself would’ve gotten me disowned, so I know being gay wouldn’t go over well at all.  Yeah, they suck, and I’m glad I’m nothing like them.

17. What would your last meal be before getting executed?

As many crab legs as I could stuff in my belly with a side of cheesecake.

18. Beatles or Stones?

Beatles

19. If you had to pick one person on earth to die, who would it be?

The woman who just murdered her 2 sons, ex husband, and step mom.  I know innocent until proven guilty and all that, but if she did it may she burn in hell.  Maybe that wish will come true, and she’ll get the death penalty.  Anyone who is willing to murder their own sons for insurance money deserves to die a slow painful death.

20. Beer, wine or hard liquor?

Depends on the occasion.  Mostly Beer and liquor, but of course not in that order.

21. Do you have any phobias?

Tornadoes

22. What are your plans for the future?

To enjoy the rest of my life with my family no matter what path is laid in front of me.


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