Twin Connection

Today I am thankful for my twin sister Wendi. She is my best friend, girlfriend and 'my person'. I'd be lost without her. Happy Birthday TWIN!

DSLR!

I am thankful for Amazon!! lol! I know, I know, it's not very thoughtful or sentimental, but it's true! Here's why....

I just ordered my first ever DSLR!! I'm very excited to get it. Amazon has some crazy deals and I also got an additionl really nice lens to go with it! Now, I've done a lot of research upfront, but now I have a lot to learn about the camera. I'm excited to start taking some better quality photos of our family. This thing also takes HD video! yup! eeek! ;P

Isn't it sexy?

p.s. Stay tuned for some pictures in the future.

p.p.s This is my b-day/christmas/new years/valentine's day/st. patty's day/easter gift for 2011 and 2012.

Weekend

Just another manic monday..... wish it were Saturday!!  I have to stop wishing for the weekend to come sooner because I'm wishing away my life, but I can't help it! I seriously work for the weekends (another song in my head). The weeks are just too full of work, teaching, trying to watch my favorite shows, laundry, cleaning and anything else that we can fit in. I love the weekends and am thankful for the weekends.  This weekend was great! Friday I went and saw Chelsea Handler; who by the way is awesome. She is hilarious. I don't care that every other word is the f-bomb or that she is so graphic. I laughed so hard my chest hurt.  On Saturday we did some shopping and ran some errands. We ended Saturday with some neighbors coming over playing board games. I LOVE board games and sometimes get a little competitive (shh don't tell anyone that. haha). On Sunday we had a great breakfast and then just putzed around the house. It was nice!

Now.... I am just waiting for Friday and trying to figure out how I can have a shorter week and longer weekend.

Giggles

Thanks be to laughing. I'm going to see Chelsea Handler tonight and can't wait to laugh!

I love this subway board. Isn't it cool? I wanna get one or make one like this. It's a nice message.

So, since I will be gone tonight, Ellie and Nick can spend some quality time together! :)  After Ellie goes to bed I'm sure Nick will be watching his scary movies. I don't like movies like the Saw series or My Bloody Valentine with 3d glasses (yup he did that once). I would much rather watch a comedy and laugh than have nightmares!

Instant smiles

Whenever I'm having a bad day or need to change gears at work because my brain is mush, I go to http://www.etsy.com/ and I instantly feel better. I love how they have the 'handpicked items' showcased on their homepage. Usually, there is a theme of some sort; whether it's by season, color or category. Since winter is on it's way and Christmas is right around the corner there have been a lot of holiday type items. This is what made me smile today:

Doesn't this make you want winter to come!?  There are so many great gifts too! I can't wait to do some shopping!
On the left-hand side there is section that allows different ways to shop. I love be able to choose how to browse. Shopping by color is my favorite!

So... this is what I am thankful for today :)

p.s.  Coming up on November 27th is the Art vs. Craft event. I'm so sad that I won't be able to go. That is the day we come home from AZ and I don't think Ellie would appreciate going to this after being on the airplane for over 3 hours. I know if I went I would get all of my Christmas shopping done! Too bad - hopefully next year!

Civil duty

Last night Nick and I voted. We took Ellie along and asked if she could vote, but the woman said that she wasn't old enough. It's okay though... she'll grow up soon enough and will be able to:)

I'm thankful that we live in a society where we have a right to make choices and vote.  Not only is it our civil duty, but I think it's important.  Although I haven't focused on the details of politics lately I have a little understanding of the general concepts. Some may say that I need to do more research, but I voted based on my current knowledge and on advice I get from trusted people around me.

I L.O.V.E. fall!

November is here! This is my favorite time of the year. Nick and I just had our anniversary, my birthday is this month, Christmas music is going to be playing soon, the decorations will come out, fires will make the house warm, hot chocolate will be served and it's Thanksgiving!! I L.O.V.E. fall!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am going to share something that I am thankful for and try to post everyday. Today, I am thankful for my mom. She stayed over last night to take care of Ellie while I was at school and Nick had to take a co-worker out for dinner. Tonight, I have to go to dinner with the same co-worker with Nick and she will be watching Ells again!