RERUNS...

Are you addicted to TV? If you answer yes to any of the following questions, I am guessing you are...

1. Did you look at your shows this week, find they were all in reruns and scream AARGH, in your head or out loud?
2. Did you immediately go to the internet only to be disappointed the writers strike is still going strong?
3. Do you have an equal ratio of family members to tv's in your home?
4. Do you own TIVO/DVR or is it on your Christmas list?
5. Do you watch shows online or download to itunes?

Don't feel bad, me too:) Here's the latest

Black Friday

So Trent and I were completed with our shopping adventure by 9:30 a.m. I guess when you start at 5:00, it's easy to be done before the mall normally even opens. The most out of control thing I saw? The line at Toys R Us. It wrapped all around the store all the way to the entrance. Did I wait in this line, yes, well sorda...Ok, so as a die hard black Friday, deal finder I really did feel bad about my "cutting" in front of about 100 shoppers who were out for the bargain just like me! What did I do? Well Brook was in line when I got there so I put a couple things in her cart because they were too heavy for me to carry (there were no carts) and then it got to be her turn in line and I just happened to be done shopping. She said just get up here with me, I hemmed and hawed for a couple seconds thinking no way, I can't do it and then I glanced at the line of people and just jumped right up there and checked out. Really, I did feel bad and I am sorry for the extra 2 minutes or so I put people behind schedule but I LOVE my friend for the suggestion. Next year I will let someone cut in front of me in a really long line to make up for it, I promise!
By the way, no one even noticed me, cause if they did you probably would have seen me getting beat up on the news:)

2007 Tree Colors

Every year I change the color of our Christmas tree. This year - pink, green, blue, purple and silver.
The FAQ's
1. Do you buy new ornaments every year? Yes I do, but in moderation, I am also crafty and make some of them. However, I didn't buy any new this year, not even one!
2. Do you ever reuse? Yes I do, sometimes I mix and match colors of years past
3. Does the paper really match the tree? Yes it does...Why? I like it to match, everyone has their thing, mine just happens to be the tree.

Thankful...

I realized that I began this post but never actually posted it. I am thankful for so much but here is a quick rundown...

My God and our freedom to worship
My kids and husband, I am so blessed to have them
My friends and family
My job
My small group and their ability to challenge me
My church and a pastor that inspires me
My freedom and the people that put their lives on the line to protect it
Silly things: the internet, reality tv, my cel phone, chocolate, Starbucks

Day, I'm not exactly sure...

So I have officially given up Diet Coke, it has been probably about 2 weeks. It actually wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. The first couple days were a little sketchy but after some serious headaches I think I am over the hump. I have replaced my daily caffeine fix with green tea, which I brew then put over ice. My next hurdle will be caffeine and then all junk food, which I'm guessing isn't going to be quite so easy...

Random Thoughts...

~Not a fan of the cold weather but I am sooo looking forward to the Christmas season. We have so much already planned and I am getting pumped to put up our tree on Friday...
~Is it really almost dark at 5:30 each year around this time? As I type I am pretty much sitting in the dark, and it is 5:27, I think I need to turn some lights on...
~For how much longer will the girls think it is funny when they "toot"? It usually brings on genuine laughter and fun...
~Right now Ally is playing the piano and singing her heart out, maybe someday this will allow me to retire:)
~Lanie is grounded from Gracie for chasing her around the house, the poor dog has to hide under the couch to escape her sometimes...
~Ally is standing over my shoulder asking me "I see my name, are you typing about me again? What are you saying about me, tell me tell me tell me"...

Talented

My friend Sara is a very talented photographer and card designer. She has started selling her cards, take a look through the link in free advertising for my friends - Sara's Custom Design. She also took the beautiful new picture of the girls!