Christmas

We went to the cabin for Christmas. It was freezing. We went sledding. It was sooo much fun. The kids loved it. My dad loved it. Monica and I even sledded with our fat butts. Lol. The kids got a ton of stuff. It was just a low key, relaxing Christmas. Monica and I took the kids to see Marley and Me. Wow..total tear jerker. Total. All 4 of us cried. It was a great Christmas.

D-O-N-E

I am sitting here feeling utter relief that I just turned in my research paper. I'm done. Wow. It feels good. I won't even know what to do with all the free time I'll have in the evenings, yeah right. Lol. I have been a major maniac stress case lately, so thanks to everyone putting up with me. Now, I can relax until, what, January? Then, I have to sign up for more classes through my district to get my bonus money and move on the payscale. Teachers really jump through hoops to get a little money. Hey, that's why I make the big bucks...right? NOT. See you all at my moms next Friday. Be there or be square!!

Graduation

Less than one month til I graduate!! It's the one bright spot in my otherwise bleak life right now. You're all invited to my graduation, and more importantly, to the party afterwards at my parents house. Invitations will be coming soon and thanks Aleisha for making them!

The top pic is Master's '08 and the bottom one is Bachelor's '01. Funny how my hair came back around to short blond. Lol.

California Knows How To Party

So, Aleisha and I drove to Newport Friday to surprise Monica for her birthday. We got there before her and hid in her bathroom. We scared her. It was pretty funny. We had an amazing dinner, then not such an amazing time at I Lounge. Let's just say Monica had to hold Aleisha back from breaking some chick's face. Lol. Saturday we went to the beach. It was gorgeous. We met a guy who laid down in front of us so we would walk over him, like a speed bump. He was pretty funny. We ended up going to his house for a little get together. It was hilarious. Seriously, probably the most fun I've had in years. Then, we ended up at Rudy's. Also an amazing time. I honestly don't think I've had more fun with my sisters before. This picture is from dinner. And, ps...we aren't bending down. Those girls are THAT much taller than us shrimps.

Fall Break

Fall break is FLYING by! We got a new dog named Libby. We went to Schnepf Farms with Aleisha's family. We went to the movies. We are going to the zoo. Busy, busy, busy. Oh, and the house is clean and the back and front yards look a okay. Oh, and the Halloween decorations got put up. My life could be amazingly organized if I just didn't have to work!

In memory of my hair-RIP

I had to put up this pic in memory of my hair. Granted, my hair doesn't usually look this good. Truth be told, it's usually in a pony tail and I have felt Marsha Bradyish forever now. I have been dying to cut it, but couldn't part with my long hair. Well, today, I cut it. I have mixed feelings. I'm sad. But, I'm glad, too. When I'm feeling a little better about it, I'll put up a pic of the new do. I'm trying to change things in my life for the better...this hair cut is representative of me changing. It's hard, but I'm trying. It makes me sad sometimes (just like cutting my hair made me sad), but I'm doing my best. Take it one day at a time...one foot in front of the other.

Max

I love Max, but he has an obession with my shoes. Notice my shoes pre-Max and post-Max. I might just have to kill him. And anyone who knows me knows these are my two favorite pairs of shoes I own. I LOVE my black sling back peep toes with the bows. LOVE them. And my gold shoes..don't even get me started. I'm in love with them. I've only worn them ONCE. WTF.