Wednesday, November 30, 2011

you're a mean one

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

in the mail

It's Christmas card time. I'm behind. WAAAAAY behind. I made my poor mother come over not once, but TWICE to capture a wonderful picture of me and Oozey for the Christmas card.

We started out at the bannister:



Oozey wanted nothing to do with her usual favorite spot...so we brought in Frank as a pinch-hitter. That didn't go very well either. He was trying to get down so he could go pee in his favorite corner...



"You're squishing me. I only want to pee a little. I promise."

After Frank went back out, someone decided to get on the banister:



Hmmm. Maybe some eggnog will encourage her to smile for the camera:



Nope. Just makes me look like a glutton for drinking straight out of the carton.

Which I NEVER do.

You know what? Let's just move on from that. We FINALLY thought we'd gotten the shot:



...only the setting on the camera wasn't right and it's WAY too grainy. Shirley and I gave up. But we didn't cry - even though I think we both wanted to. We're grown ups like that. Oozey pouted for a while:



So I got home from work today and we decided to try again. Here's the test shot:



Then we moved on to an Oozey shot. Mama thought she looked raccoon-ish here, so we abandoned the banister once and for all:



We tried under the Christmas tree. I brought out the bird in an attempt to lure her into the frame:



But she figured me out.



"You are ridiculous. And I am above this. And you really need to vacuum."

This next one worked in my head. Not so much in real life.

(I'm holding a treat behind baby Jesus' head.)



We went back to the chair. Now the treat's in my ear.

I can't believe I just admitted that.



Then Oozey jumped down and got back under the Christmas tree. So Mama took a picture of me. I think it's quite good, considering we were both on the verge of a nervous breakdown.



And that's where I'll leave you. We DID get a Christmas card picture...but you'll have to watch your mailbox for that one.

In conclusion, my mother is a saint.

Thank you.






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Friday, December 10, 2010

bugged

I think this fellow has a hidden camera in my house...

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Wednesday, December 01, 2010

happy family time

We got together to put up the tree at Fred & Shirley's house last night - or, as Shirley calls it - "Happy Family Time." We put up the tree while Fred sat in the den watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Here's the happiest moment of the night...Rachael officially takes possession of the sparkly wise man that John made when he was 6.



We got the tree set up, then realized that part of the lights on the top section were blown out. John and Rach spent a good while looking for the blown bulb...but we ended up just adding a new string of lights. I keep waiting for Rachael to realize what she's married into and run away...



Aaaaand...for good measure...here's a shot of my half of the office. We're bordering on tacky...but I think it's great. I'm plotting to leave the twinkle lights up year-round! (and yes that IS the super cool Wolfpacky Christmas tree in the window...)

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

11/11

Happy Veterans' Day to my 2 favorite veterans! Thank you for doing hard things so the rest of us can be free. I love you!


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Monday, August 09, 2010

gifted

We had a great time visiting Aunt Martha and Uncle Dan in Virginia. We hit the Bass Pro Shop in search of a birthday gift for a certain sister-in-law. It was really hard to decide between the giant fish pillows:


The horsey margarita mix holder:


The shiny rainbow fish mailbox:

A lifetime supply of peach rings:


A fish tail fly swatter:


A pink four wheeler (I couldn't get Fred & Shirley to go in with me on this one):


A catfish can coozie:


A pink fishing pole (which she may need when we all go to the rivah in a few weeks):


Nothing felt like just the right gift, so Aunt Martha and I gave up and used all our quarters at the shooting range. What fun!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHAEL!

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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Eliza Doolittle Day



Ahem. So...um...tonight is season finale night. I think we all know the deal.

I'm busy.

And happy Twentieth of May!

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Saturday, April 03, 2010

resurrection



Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great high Priest who's name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me

My name is graven on His hand
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart

When satan tempts me to despair
and tells me of the guilt within
upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin

Because a sinless Savior died
my sinful soul is counted free
For God the just is satisfied
to look on Him and pardon me

Behold Him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM
The King of Glory and of grace

One with Himself, I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010

big day

I had a big day yesterday.

A giant banner greeted me in the office:



I found balloons on my car in the afternoon:



And the best part of all...I had the greatest birthday cake EVER:



I mean, LOOK at this thing:



I MAY have eaten cake for supper last night. Because I am mature like that.

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In other news...I think everyone knows by now...but we lost Max a few weeks ago. He was a special part of our family for a long time. The farm is certainly not the same without him. I still look for him when I pull into the driveway. He will always be missed.



Fred celebrated the birth of his first baby girl by bringing home a new baby girl. Meet Ellie!

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

ornamental

We put up the tree at 6600 a few weeks ago. I had to hang John's ornaments for him.



I picked out the perfect spot for John's sparkly wise man.



At least that thing will be on his and Rachael's tree next year...


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Thursday, November 26, 2009

thankful 


For all that You've done I will thank You,
For all that You're going to do,
For all that You've promised
And all that You are
And all that has carried me through,
Jesus, I thank You.

Thank You for loving and setting me free,
Thank You for giving Your life just for me
How I thank You, Jesus I thank You,
Gratefully thank You,
Thank You.
By Dennis Jernigan

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

11/11

Happy Veterans' Day to my favorite veteran!




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Saturday, July 04, 2009

two flags



We're flying two flags this Fourth of July.

Of course there's Old Glory. The Stars and Stripes. The Grand Old Flag. It's symbol of freedom all over the world. But there's a second one this year. It doesn't hang on a flag pole or flap in the breeze. It's very small in comparison to the US flag, and you might not even see it from the road.

It's the Blue Star Banner.

As we celebrate our freedom, let's remember to thank God for our brave soldiers who keep us free!


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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

incoming



I'm a bad friend (and soon to be sister-in-law). I keep forgetting to send Rachael all of the pictures we took on Easter Sunday. So hang on, Rach. I'm sending them now. They should be in your inbox in just a few minutes...

In other news, Happy Eliza Doolittle Day! (after all it IS the twentieth of May...)





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Tuesday, May 05, 2009

andale!

Feliz Cinco de Mayo a Todos!

Let's celebrate the only way I know how...with a classic Speedy Gonzales cartoon:



You know how I like to be festive...

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Monday, March 02, 2009

being a grownup



Ahhh...snow. It's just not March 1 without it. Here's a shot of the farm from my driveway. And...here's the pond across the road. Picturesque, isn't it?



I drove to work. Because I'm an adult and that's what adults do. It took twice as long as normal and my nerves are completely frazzled. I'm going to leave around 3:00 and if I make it home, I am going to stay there until it's 70 degrees and sunny. Thanks to Rachael and Mrs. Jenny, I have enough choc to last until June.

In other news, my birthday came and went. I think I'm officially an adult, because when I got home from work on Friday, this was in the garage:



And I went 2 whole days without peeking.

It's a porch swing...but not just any swing! My PaPa (that's Shirley's dad) built it YEARS ago for Elmer & Louise (Fred's parents). The swing was in bad shape...several pieces were rotten from being in the weather...but we hated to throw it away. Shirley had a neighbor rebuild it and paint it...so in a few weeks, I'll be ready to do some swinging. I'm excited to have something else that my PaPa built in my house.


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Friday, February 13, 2009

love cows

I wanted to make a Valentine treat for the coworkers. 'Cause I'm sweet like that. I figured I could make some heart cookies...cause what says "Happy Valentine's Day" better than a cookie with red sprinkles???

I rooted around for my heart cookie cutter. I couldn't find it. Nestled among the Christmas shapes, the graduated gingerbread set, and the rubber duck, I found the cow. "How perfect!" I thought. I'll make festive Valentine Love Cows! (after all, we are in the College of Agriculture and Life sciences...)



I roll and cut out my cookies. I add red sprinkle spots. I was so pleased with myself. What could be better than Love Cows?!?



After 9 minutes the oven goes off. I skip into the kitchen and open the oven door to find:



BLOBS. Festive Valentine Love Blobs.

Oh well. They're still delicious!


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Tuesday, December 23, 2008



'Twas two days before Christmas and throughout the hall
Sniffles and sneezes were coming from all
Our office is steamy, we sweat all the day
Then go out and freeze as we're walking away.

No wonder we're sick, it's a sad Christmas state
We barely want doughnuts left out on a plate.
Our throats are all scratchy, our sinuses tight
I hope we'll feel better before Christmas night.

Our upcoming break is our one saving grace
Two whole weeks away from this place.
So now from the basement in Patterson Hall
I wish the most Merry Christmas to all!


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Friday, December 12, 2008

christmas filler



Well...it's been nearly a week since I've posted...so I guess it's about time. I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off all week. I think I just have to make one run to Walmart tonight and I'll be ready for Mordecai tomorrow. I'm also hoping to get Christmas cards out in the next couple of days...but don't hold your breath. I've been too busy to take pictures of anything, so I figured I'd just post a shot of the super cool Wolfpacky Christmas tree on my desk. It's pretty much awesome. I'll give you one guess as to which ornament is my favorite...

Sorry this post has been less than exciting. Tune in on Sunday...I'm sure that by then, I'll have something worth posting...


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