About two weeks ago I was feeling pretty low. I guess you could call it the January blues. Thankfully I am not currently feeling blue. So I thought I'd post some things that make me happy!
1. My cat Savannah will lie on my feet while I am at the computer. It really helps on days like today since I am barefooted and it's a wee bit chilly.
2. My husband works really hard and he hardly ever gets to buy him something material for it. So after a few months of salivating over big tv's we finally get to go pick up the big boy tonight. It makes me smile to see his eyes light up lol :)
3. My dad told me last night that he has joined a gym. That made me happy. He is 60 years old, diabetic, and had open heart surgery two years ago on Feb. 22. Since that surgery he has really tried to make life changes. He still smokes but has drastically cut down on it, a big improvement since he has smoked for 40 years, and he watches what he eats a whole lot better than he used to. He has been going to the mall to do his walking but when his doctor told him about the gym inside Rehab Access and the fact that it had a pool (I believe that was the clincher for him) my dad said where do I sign up?
4. Our preacher at church has been doing a series on the family. I am really enjoying it. This Sunday he is discussing the role of the husband. I am looking forward to it.
5. Seeing a new post on my friends blogs can sometimes make my day :)
Hope everyone has a great Thursday!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Sick Day Tuesday
Yeah the McClanahan household is sick. Both of us. Blah! Something very very similar to the flu has been floating around Browns Ferry and Wes decided to bring it home with him. I have felt pretty rotten since Sunday. Wes is home from work today and I still feel like poo and I am having to take care of him too.
Anyway though I thought I might give ten on Tuesday a shot. Although I am not totally sure I'll make it.
1. We bought a new tv last night. It's a 46' Samsung LCD HD tv. Wes has been eyeing that sucker a while and it was on sale at Best Buy so last night we made his dream a reality. They had to order one though so we won't actually get it till Thursday.
2. I am working on a cross stitching project. Nothing hard the "x's" are already in place on the blanket I am just having to thread in the thread. I am doing pretty good on it however. I'll post pics later.
3. I am also learning to crochet. My friend Kara gave me some how to books and some supplies so I am trying to get the basics down before I try to make something.
4. There is this stray cat about that is solid black. It's a really pretty cat but is sorta skittish. It has no ears. I think that it has been sneaking into our garage and eating our cat's food. That's okay though because it seems like a nice kitty.
5. Me and my friend Jennifer are going to see "27 Dresses" Saturday.
6. I am thinking of holding a mother/daughter tea for my mom and aunts for Mother's Day. I have been getting ideas online.
7. I got Wes to go into Babies R Us last Friday night. He was amazed at all there is out for a baby. And I found the cutest mobile ever in there! It was Aubie the Tiger dressed in a football uniform! I love it!
Yeah I think seven is going to be it. Hope everyone has a great day.
Anyway though I thought I might give ten on Tuesday a shot. Although I am not totally sure I'll make it.
1. We bought a new tv last night. It's a 46' Samsung LCD HD tv. Wes has been eyeing that sucker a while and it was on sale at Best Buy so last night we made his dream a reality. They had to order one though so we won't actually get it till Thursday.
2. I am working on a cross stitching project. Nothing hard the "x's" are already in place on the blanket I am just having to thread in the thread. I am doing pretty good on it however. I'll post pics later.
3. I am also learning to crochet. My friend Kara gave me some how to books and some supplies so I am trying to get the basics down before I try to make something.
4. There is this stray cat about that is solid black. It's a really pretty cat but is sorta skittish. It has no ears. I think that it has been sneaking into our garage and eating our cat's food. That's okay though because it seems like a nice kitty.
5. Me and my friend Jennifer are going to see "27 Dresses" Saturday.
6. I am thinking of holding a mother/daughter tea for my mom and aunts for Mother's Day. I have been getting ideas online.
7. I got Wes to go into Babies R Us last Friday night. He was amazed at all there is out for a baby. And I found the cutest mobile ever in there! It was Aubie the Tiger dressed in a football uniform! I love it!
Yeah I think seven is going to be it. Hope everyone has a great day.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Thursday Thoughts
Yeah so I am bored. I don't really have anything planned today and I am trying to restrain myself from going "browsing" at stores. I tend to do that when I am bored lol.
So I got my linen closet organized! Go me!
It is really hard to take a pic of the whole closet because there is a wall there that prevents me from backing up all the way to be able to get the whole thing in. But there is a small taste of what it looks like.
Our mortgage got sold for the third time and we haven't even owned the house a year yet. Heck the first time it got sold was before we even made our first payment. It will probably get sold many many more times lol.
I am getting really excited about our Disney vacation in July. I have been there tons but I just love it every time I go. I am mostly excited to see what Wes thinks since he has never been.
My healthy plan is going smoothly. I broke down last night however and made chocolate no bake cookies. I am not this huge chocolate person. In fact the only time I want it is that certain time of month. So I broke down last night. But I sent several with Wes to work this morning for him to share. That way I won't be chomping down on them all day and then realize hey I ate like 20 cookies lol. They are the kind of cookie that that can happen to. I also bought this DVD of Dancing with the Stars. It teaches you four different dances. I am hoping that will help me with my cardio.
I am applying for a part time job at First Baptist Child Development Center in Madison today. It is for a morning teaching position. Not sure what age group but I know it will be under the age of 4. But it is for the morning so I will still have my afternoons to devote to my school work. All my classes are online this semester. How lucky did I get with that. But unfortunately that means I am having to stay on top of things about getting assignments in. It is really helping me with my procrastination problem. :)
We recieved a letter in the mail from Serra Toyota in Decatur saying that we had won some prizes. At first I was skeptical. There had to be a gimmick. Wes called the number and talked to a lady down at the dealership. She said that all we had to do was come in, give our registration number to the receptionist and we are guaranteed three prizes (choosing from 3day/2night resort giveaway, $2,500 instant scratch ticket, home theater system, or $1,000 instant scratch ticket) and then we are put in the running for a $10,000 cash giveaway. Wes asked if there was a catch, she said no, that all we had to do was come in and claim them. She said that if we wanted to browse around that would be fine, and if we just wanted the prizes and leave that would be fine. I am still skeptical. But Wes said okay because he wants to look at the Prius' anyway. I guess it couldn't hurt. And if it's a bust then all we wasted was time. I believe that it's some kind of PR thing. Either which way we are going Saturday.
Well I guess that is it. I need to go find something productive to do lol. Hope everyone has a great day!
So I got my linen closet organized! Go me!
It is really hard to take a pic of the whole closet because there is a wall there that prevents me from backing up all the way to be able to get the whole thing in. But there is a small taste of what it looks like.
Our mortgage got sold for the third time and we haven't even owned the house a year yet. Heck the first time it got sold was before we even made our first payment. It will probably get sold many many more times lol.
I am getting really excited about our Disney vacation in July. I have been there tons but I just love it every time I go. I am mostly excited to see what Wes thinks since he has never been.
My healthy plan is going smoothly. I broke down last night however and made chocolate no bake cookies. I am not this huge chocolate person. In fact the only time I want it is that certain time of month. So I broke down last night. But I sent several with Wes to work this morning for him to share. That way I won't be chomping down on them all day and then realize hey I ate like 20 cookies lol. They are the kind of cookie that that can happen to. I also bought this DVD of Dancing with the Stars. It teaches you four different dances. I am hoping that will help me with my cardio.
I am applying for a part time job at First Baptist Child Development Center in Madison today. It is for a morning teaching position. Not sure what age group but I know it will be under the age of 4. But it is for the morning so I will still have my afternoons to devote to my school work. All my classes are online this semester. How lucky did I get with that. But unfortunately that means I am having to stay on top of things about getting assignments in. It is really helping me with my procrastination problem. :)
We recieved a letter in the mail from Serra Toyota in Decatur saying that we had won some prizes. At first I was skeptical. There had to be a gimmick. Wes called the number and talked to a lady down at the dealership. She said that all we had to do was come in, give our registration number to the receptionist and we are guaranteed three prizes (choosing from 3day/2night resort giveaway, $2,500 instant scratch ticket, home theater system, or $1,000 instant scratch ticket) and then we are put in the running for a $10,000 cash giveaway. Wes asked if there was a catch, she said no, that all we had to do was come in and claim them. She said that if we wanted to browse around that would be fine, and if we just wanted the prizes and leave that would be fine. I am still skeptical. But Wes said okay because he wants to look at the Prius' anyway. I guess it couldn't hurt. And if it's a bust then all we wasted was time. I believe that it's some kind of PR thing. Either which way we are going Saturday.
Well I guess that is it. I need to go find something productive to do lol. Hope everyone has a great day!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
It's that time of the week again! 10 on Tuesday
1. Had a fabulous three day weekend.
2. Saw the movie Juno yesterday. It was cute.
3. Scored some home decoration deals this weekend. I got a really pretty beveled(sp?), huge mirror and a new front door mat at Kirklands for under $40. Hoping to get the mirror up tonight. Also we got a new storage cabinet for our garage from Lowes for $65 and the thing is ginormous!
4. I also got my swing frame. We are going to paint it white and Wes has to cut the ends off of it because it is made to stick in the ground and I am sitting it on my front porch so the ends need to be even.
5. The following three links in order are: 1) and 2) inspiration pics for my bed in our master and 3) the comforter I am strongly thinking about getting for the master
http://dwaletzkorn.googlepages.com/bedinspiration.jpg/bedinspiration-large.jpg
http://dwaletzkorn.googlepages.com/img58l.jpg/img58l-large.jpg
http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/08/57/69/61/0008576961774_500X500.jpg
6. I wish I knew how to make those links that all they say is look here, and the link is on the here part. It would be much more efficient.
7. I am throwing my cousin a pink and black lingerie shower next November. Why am I posting this in January? Because I am hunting down the cute Valentines decor now. I heart the Dollar Tree for this kind of stuff no kidding. They actually have some really cute holiday decor.
8. Colleen I looked through the Mother of All pregnancy books this weekend. I am looking forward to reading it.
9. Another baby book question. Baby Bargains? Any raves or rants? Worth it to buy?
10. That linen closet I have been wanting to organize for the past couple of weeks? It will get organized this week!
Happy Tuesday all!
2. Saw the movie Juno yesterday. It was cute.
3. Scored some home decoration deals this weekend. I got a really pretty beveled(sp?), huge mirror and a new front door mat at Kirklands for under $40. Hoping to get the mirror up tonight. Also we got a new storage cabinet for our garage from Lowes for $65 and the thing is ginormous!
4. I also got my swing frame. We are going to paint it white and Wes has to cut the ends off of it because it is made to stick in the ground and I am sitting it on my front porch so the ends need to be even.
5. The following three links in order are: 1) and 2) inspiration pics for my bed in our master and 3) the comforter I am strongly thinking about getting for the master
http://dwaletzkorn.googlepages.com/bedinspiration.jpg/bedinspiration-large.jpg
http://dwaletzkorn.googlepages.com/img58l.jpg/img58l-large.jpg
http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/08/57/69/61/0008576961774_500X500.jpg
6. I wish I knew how to make those links that all they say is look here, and the link is on the here part. It would be much more efficient.
7. I am throwing my cousin a pink and black lingerie shower next November. Why am I posting this in January? Because I am hunting down the cute Valentines decor now. I heart the Dollar Tree for this kind of stuff no kidding. They actually have some really cute holiday decor.
8. Colleen I looked through the Mother of All pregnancy books this weekend. I am looking forward to reading it.
9. Another baby book question. Baby Bargains? Any raves or rants? Worth it to buy?
10. That linen closet I have been wanting to organize for the past couple of weeks? It will get organized this week!
Happy Tuesday all!
Friday, January 18, 2008
Weekends are the best thing ever invented :)
So what's everyone's weekend plans? Mine are pretty simple. Wes' work is having it's winter social Saturday night at Joe Wheeler. We get to dress up and have a five course dinner. I have been looking forward to this :) We are also buying a frame for my front porch swing that I got for my birthday (that has been sitting in the garage for the last 6 months). So hopefully we'll get it put up this weekend. We are having dinner and game night with another couple friend of ours tonight. Mexican Fiesta time lol. Then Sunday it is church and do some work around the house day. Gotta love simple weekends.
So I have a matter of opinion question for ya'll. I've been on a search for a new comforter for the guest room. What do ya'll think of this one?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512LNjGeLTL._SS384_.jpg
I saw it in person in Target and it is really vibrant in color. I want that room to be fun and girly.
Thanks for your opinions.
Happy Friday!
So I have a matter of opinion question for ya'll. I've been on a search for a new comforter for the guest room. What do ya'll think of this one?
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512LNjGeLTL._SS384_.jpg
I saw it in person in Target and it is really vibrant in color. I want that room to be fun and girly.
Thanks for your opinions.
Happy Friday!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
I dirty deleted!
Okay if any of you actually had time to read the post in between this one and the snow one then just disregard my pitiful feeling sorry for myself post...and for the rest I dirty deleted it because it was useless :)
I think I am going to do Lauren's questionnaire.
I think I am going to do Lauren's questionnaire.
- What is your occupation? well for right now I am a stay at home wife....but my occupation is teaching
- What color are your socks right now? black
- What are you listening to right now? a clock ticking and my nails clicking on the keyboard
- What was the last thing you ate? a chicken salad sandwich last night for dinner
- Can you drive a stick shift? No but I want to learn
- If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink
- Last person you spoke to on the phone? my dad
- How old are you today? 27
- Favorite drink? sweet tea or lemonade
- What is your favorite sport to watch? High School or College football
- Have you ever dyed your hair? yeah a few times since I was about 15
- Favorite reality TV show? LA Ink...is that a reality show? I also like the Biggest Loser
- What was the last movie you watched? In the Theatre: Charlie Wilson' War...at home Death Sentence (that is really good by the way)
- Favorite day of the year? Christmas
- What do you do to vent anger? cry and babble then I go for a walk by myself
- What was your favorite toy as a child? Um let me think...I had a pretty cool Strawberry Shortcake kitchen
- What is your favorite, fall or spring? I like them b0th but I'll have to say fall for the simple reason of football
- Hugs or kisses? They are both okay...to be honest I'm not a real touchy feely person
- Cherries or blueberries? blueberries
- Do you want your friends to post this on their blog? Sure, Why not?
- Favorite dessert? anything lemon
- Who is least likely to respond? Dunno.
- Living arrangement? me, Wes, and our kitty Savannah
- When was the last time you cried? today
- What is on the floor of your closet? shoes shoes shoes and more shoes...and they aren't all mine lol!
- Who is the friend you have had the longest that is a blogger? Lauren
- What did you do last night? watched the Dallas tryouts of American Idol
- Favorite smells? that clean shower scent and things baking
- What inspires you? lots of things....God, my family, my friends, total strangers
- What are you afraid of? again lots of things...more than I can count
- Plain, cheese, or spicy burgers? Cheese
- Favorite breed of dog? I don't really have a favorite...I think boxers are cute though :)
- How many years at your current job? 6 months lol
- Favorite day of the week? Saturday
- How many states have you lived in? Just 1-Alabama
- Celebrity crush? Josh Hartnett...I've had a thing for him ever since the movie Pearl Harbor
- Ever driven a motorcycle or heavy machinery? When I worked at Sam's during college I drove a fork lift from the front of the store to the back one day....that was cool! I have also driven a four wheeler
- Who is your favorite NFL team? Don't have one...I don't watch the NFL
- Do you have a house phone that is not cordless? yes it's for if the batteries ever die on the cordless
- 10 inches of snow or 100 degree weather? 100 degree weather....I like snow for like a day then I want it gone....I get cabin fever
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