Yay for cheesy holiday movies on Netflix!
They are one of my favorite parts about the holidays...even the terrible ones make me happy.
1 year ago
11.29.2014
11.28.2014
Black Friday Madness!
Today was the ultimate lazy day.
Although Bruce and I woke up relatively early (7:30), we didn't get up and do much today. We started the morning by watching "It's a Wonderful Life". Then we went to breakfast with Kelly and Scott at Mitchell's (a restaurant/truck stop...super delish).
Then Bruce and I watched "Air Force One", which I had never seen before...I was not exactly blown away by the CGI, but it was a decent flick.
Then we just lounged for a bit before meeting up with Kelly, Scott, and Scott's sister Kristina for lunch/dinner at Puerta Vallarta. Then we went home again and both Bruce and I took short naps.
Literally, one of the laziest days. But so great!
Although Bruce and I woke up relatively early (7:30), we didn't get up and do much today. We started the morning by watching "It's a Wonderful Life". Then we went to breakfast with Kelly and Scott at Mitchell's (a restaurant/truck stop...super delish).
Then Bruce and I watched "Air Force One", which I had never seen before...I was not exactly blown away by the CGI, but it was a decent flick.
Then we just lounged for a bit before meeting up with Kelly, Scott, and Scott's sister Kristina for lunch/dinner at Puerta Vallarta. Then we went home again and both Bruce and I took short naps.
Literally, one of the laziest days. But so great!
11.27.2014
Thanksgiving
Here are some pictures of our Thanksgiving pies.
I tried to take pictures of our whole Thanksgiving dinner, but honestly, I was too busy stuffing my face with all the amazing food!
My sister-in-law made this incredible oyster stuffing, seriously delectable! It was probably my favorite part out of everything.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I tried to take pictures of our whole Thanksgiving dinner, but honestly, I was too busy stuffing my face with all the amazing food!
My sister-in-law made this incredible oyster stuffing, seriously delectable! It was probably my favorite part out of everything.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
11.26.2014
Let it begin
Well, my pies have been made for tomorrow.
Laundry has been done.
Work is done until Monday.
I have guests coming in a few hours.
I should probably be cleaning...buuuuut I'm not.
I've already started being lazy for my Thanksgiving break. And I plan to keep it that way
Laundry has been done.
Work is done until Monday.
I have guests coming in a few hours.
I should probably be cleaning...buuuuut I'm not.
I've already started being lazy for my Thanksgiving break. And I plan to keep it that way
11.25.2014
Time Off
Kelly and her husband are coming to visit for Thanksgiving!
It'll be fun to have them around, and to spend the holiday together. Thanksgiving is a pretty casual holiday, so it'll be really nice to just hang out with everyone. So excited for a little paid vacation!
It'll be fun to have them around, and to spend the holiday together. Thanksgiving is a pretty casual holiday, so it'll be really nice to just hang out with everyone. So excited for a little paid vacation!
11.24.2014
Ornaments
I have a Christmas tradition of always giving a Christmas ornament to those who I put stockings together for.
Bruce got me R2-D2! I love it!
I made Bruce a Batman ornament, of course
And I put together "couples ornaments"
And I am Boo.
Since we already put our Christmas tree up, Bruce felt that we should exchange our ornaments now, rather than on Christmas...that way they can go on the tree this year, instead of next.
Bruce got me R2-D2! I love it!
I made Bruce a Batman ornament, of course
And I put together "couples ornaments"
Bruce is Sully from Monster's Inc.
And I am Boo.
It's kind of an inside joke.
Super fun!
11.23.2014
So early
For the first time ever, we have decorated for Christmas before Thanksgiving.
Yeah, it's true.
I can't believe it either.
We originally planned to decorate the day after Thanksgiving (which anyone who has lived with me can attest is WAY early for me...but Bruce was insistent, and who can resist that face?), but we ultimately decided that it'd be easier on both of our schedules to do it in our down-time today.
Our kitchen counter
The tree! We still need to get a topper, but I think it looks lovely!
Yeah, it's true.
I can't believe it either.
We originally planned to decorate the day after Thanksgiving (which anyone who has lived with me can attest is WAY early for me...but Bruce was insistent, and who can resist that face?), but we ultimately decided that it'd be easier on both of our schedules to do it in our down-time today.
Our kitchen counter
The tree! We still need to get a topper, but I think it looks lovely!
11.21.2014
Little Shards of Glass
A funny thing happened on our way to a dessert party...
Bruce and I were invited to a dessert/game night tonight. I made a fun new pie for it, a Cinnamon Chocolate Silk Pie to be precise. Anyway, as we were literally walking out the door to head to this shindig, the door hit the pie in my hand, sending it flying out of my hand and onto the floor...or rather, onto the 3 large rocks that we have on the shoe station just behind our door, and it literally exploded!
Chocolate, cream, and glass went flying! It was epic! It was everywhere! One of Bruce's slippers was a casualty of whipped cream war.
I really wish we had taken a photo of the destruction, because I really cannot properly convey the image of the scene.
We got it all cleaned up and then headed to our party. We had fun getting to know people a bit better outside of Sunday meetings, and hopefully we can continue to get to know them and make friends.
In other news, I had my first physical therapy appointment for my balance issues. My PT was less than impressed with my overall balance, but my vision is top notch! So I'm focusing on that...
Bruce and I were invited to a dessert/game night tonight. I made a fun new pie for it, a Cinnamon Chocolate Silk Pie to be precise. Anyway, as we were literally walking out the door to head to this shindig, the door hit the pie in my hand, sending it flying out of my hand and onto the floor...or rather, onto the 3 large rocks that we have on the shoe station just behind our door, and it literally exploded!
Chocolate, cream, and glass went flying! It was epic! It was everywhere! One of Bruce's slippers was a casualty of whipped cream war.
I really wish we had taken a photo of the destruction, because I really cannot properly convey the image of the scene.
We got it all cleaned up and then headed to our party. We had fun getting to know people a bit better outside of Sunday meetings, and hopefully we can continue to get to know them and make friends.
In other news, I had my first physical therapy appointment for my balance issues. My PT was less than impressed with my overall balance, but my vision is top notch! So I'm focusing on that...
11.20.2014
The Pies Have It
I am in charge of the pies for Thanksgiving dinner next week, and I believe that I have finally settled on what I am going to make.
I didn't think it would take as long as it has (I've known about this for almost 2 weeks), but I think I will be pleased with the results!
I might need to whittle the list down a bit, because we really don't need this many pies, so maybe family will chime in on the matter...or maybe not, but I digress.
Here are the pies I will/might make:
French Silk
Pumpkin
Apple
Pecan
Coconut Cream
Eggnog Cream
Half of these were special requests, and half of them are traditional...tough decisions!
I didn't think it would take as long as it has (I've known about this for almost 2 weeks), but I think I will be pleased with the results!
I might need to whittle the list down a bit, because we really don't need this many pies, so maybe family will chime in on the matter...or maybe not, but I digress.
Here are the pies I will/might make:
French Silk
Pumpkin
Apple
Pecan
Coconut Cream
Eggnog Cream
Half of these were special requests, and half of them are traditional...tough decisions!
11.18.2014
Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on?
Technology and I are not the biggest fans of each other all the time.
My work computer has exceeded its warranty, and I keep meaning to submit a request to our IT department to get it replaced, but I keep forgetting. So for now, my computer is the equivalent of a dinosaur plowing through molasses in January...uphill.
It uninstalled Google Chrome on its own today, and won't let me reinstall it...which is annoying. So I really need to submit that request...and figure out how to get Chrome back on it in the meantime.
My work computer has exceeded its warranty, and I keep meaning to submit a request to our IT department to get it replaced, but I keep forgetting. So for now, my computer is the equivalent of a dinosaur plowing through molasses in January...uphill.
It uninstalled Google Chrome on its own today, and won't let me reinstall it...which is annoying. So I really need to submit that request...and figure out how to get Chrome back on it in the meantime.
11.16.2014
Big Things
Today was another fun one.
To start everything off, I was called to be the second counselor in our ward's Relief Society. Meaning I only had a six month break from being in a Relief Society presidency, which is a break that I am grateful for, and hopefully I will be up to the tasks that await me.
We had a little more "excitement" after I was called into the presidency.
I am currently the ward chorister, and as I was leading the sacrament hymn, I had an episode of vertigo and collapsed. Luckily, Bruce was sitting on the stand with me, and he was able to get me back into my seat, while a gal from the ward came up and relieved me of conducting for the rest of the meeting. The major annoyance is basically how embarrassing it all was.
Now I get to deal with questions and concerns (which aren't innately bad, just frustrating and embarrassing to explain it all over and over again) and reassure everyone that I am in fact okay, all things considered.
The second doctor determined that I do not have BPPV, but that it is probably Labyrinthitis or Meniere's Disease. Neither of which are particularly delightful. If it had been BPPV, there is this technique known as the Epley Maneuver which moves the head in a manner that moves the crystals in the ear to an area that makes them not bring on the vertigo. But alas...
I have another appointment on Friday, so hopefully we'll be able to get working on this soon!
To start everything off, I was called to be the second counselor in our ward's Relief Society. Meaning I only had a six month break from being in a Relief Society presidency, which is a break that I am grateful for, and hopefully I will be up to the tasks that await me.
We had a little more "excitement" after I was called into the presidency.
I am currently the ward chorister, and as I was leading the sacrament hymn, I had an episode of vertigo and collapsed. Luckily, Bruce was sitting on the stand with me, and he was able to get me back into my seat, while a gal from the ward came up and relieved me of conducting for the rest of the meeting. The major annoyance is basically how embarrassing it all was.
Now I get to deal with questions and concerns (which aren't innately bad, just frustrating and embarrassing to explain it all over and over again) and reassure everyone that I am in fact okay, all things considered.
The second doctor determined that I do not have BPPV, but that it is probably Labyrinthitis or Meniere's Disease. Neither of which are particularly delightful. If it had been BPPV, there is this technique known as the Epley Maneuver which moves the head in a manner that moves the crystals in the ear to an area that makes them not bring on the vertigo. But alas...
I have another appointment on Friday, so hopefully we'll be able to get working on this soon!
11.14.2014
Hitchcock did it better
Yesterday was...interesting.
When I woke up, I found myself to be incredibly dizzy. So dizzy that each time I tried to stand, I fell back down almost immediately. Everything just kept spinning. I would try to regain my composure, attempt to stand again, only to be greeted once again by the floor, bed, or ottoman.
Then came the waves of nausea.
Bruce grabbed me the trash can from the bathroom as I prepared to lose everything. But it didn't fully come. My head just continued to swim.
Bruce managed to help me to my feet, but my strength was gone and I had to fully rely on him to support me as we slowly made our way to the bathroom (our bathroom is attached to our bedroom and it still took us probably 5-7 minutes to get there).
Bruce said he would take off work and tried to convince me to go to the doctor, but I urged Bruce to go to work, and told him that I would be fine (I've had recurring dizziness for years, though never to this extent...I still believed it would pass). He left for work, and I once again tried to regain my focus. It took me about a minute after he left to realize that I did in fact need to go to the doctor, but now I was in another room, my phone sat by my bedside...I only had one option...since I could not stand, I had to crawl back to the bedroom and call my husband to come back and take me to the doctor.
By the time he came back (only about 5 minutes later), the vomiting had already started. And I was terrified.
It took us a considerable amount of time to get me dressed and out the door, Bruce holding me up and essentially carrying me to the car as my head and stomach competed with one another for the "Gymnast of the Year" award.
We made it to the doctor, and were eventually told that I most likely have what is known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which is the most common form of vertigo, but normally occurs in people over the age of 50, unless the person has suffered a severe blow to the head (which I haven't).
He gave me a prescription for medication to help with the dizziness, and we went home, where I hunkered down on the couch, and found the only comfortable position I could...on my side, with my head to the left. I paid the price each and every time I moved even a fraction of an inch, by vomiting.
I sent Bruce back to work, and fielded phone calls, texts, and other messages from concerned friends and family before passing out.
When Bruce came home from work, he called a physical therapist here in town to see if could get in for an appointment for a procedure that is supposed to help with BPPV, but the earliest opening they had was on Monday. After Bruce explained a bit to the gal on the phone, she said she would see about getting us in earlier, since she was skeptical it was even BPPV due to my age and the fact that I have not experienced head trauma. So we have an appointment in about an hour to figure it all out.
We have our fingers crossed that everything will go well and that things can go back to normal. I feel slightly better today than yesterday (I can stand up for short periods of time, and haven't vomited once yet).
I can assure you that vertigo is absolutely no picnic. I far prefer the movie to the real thing.
When I woke up, I found myself to be incredibly dizzy. So dizzy that each time I tried to stand, I fell back down almost immediately. Everything just kept spinning. I would try to regain my composure, attempt to stand again, only to be greeted once again by the floor, bed, or ottoman.
Then came the waves of nausea.
Bruce grabbed me the trash can from the bathroom as I prepared to lose everything. But it didn't fully come. My head just continued to swim.
Bruce managed to help me to my feet, but my strength was gone and I had to fully rely on him to support me as we slowly made our way to the bathroom (our bathroom is attached to our bedroom and it still took us probably 5-7 minutes to get there).
Bruce said he would take off work and tried to convince me to go to the doctor, but I urged Bruce to go to work, and told him that I would be fine (I've had recurring dizziness for years, though never to this extent...I still believed it would pass). He left for work, and I once again tried to regain my focus. It took me about a minute after he left to realize that I did in fact need to go to the doctor, but now I was in another room, my phone sat by my bedside...I only had one option...since I could not stand, I had to crawl back to the bedroom and call my husband to come back and take me to the doctor.
By the time he came back (only about 5 minutes later), the vomiting had already started. And I was terrified.
It took us a considerable amount of time to get me dressed and out the door, Bruce holding me up and essentially carrying me to the car as my head and stomach competed with one another for the "Gymnast of the Year" award.
We made it to the doctor, and were eventually told that I most likely have what is known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which is the most common form of vertigo, but normally occurs in people over the age of 50, unless the person has suffered a severe blow to the head (which I haven't).
He gave me a prescription for medication to help with the dizziness, and we went home, where I hunkered down on the couch, and found the only comfortable position I could...on my side, with my head to the left. I paid the price each and every time I moved even a fraction of an inch, by vomiting.
I sent Bruce back to work, and fielded phone calls, texts, and other messages from concerned friends and family before passing out.
When Bruce came home from work, he called a physical therapist here in town to see if could get in for an appointment for a procedure that is supposed to help with BPPV, but the earliest opening they had was on Monday. After Bruce explained a bit to the gal on the phone, she said she would see about getting us in earlier, since she was skeptical it was even BPPV due to my age and the fact that I have not experienced head trauma. So we have an appointment in about an hour to figure it all out.
We have our fingers crossed that everything will go well and that things can go back to normal. I feel slightly better today than yesterday (I can stand up for short periods of time, and haven't vomited once yet).
I can assure you that vertigo is absolutely no picnic. I far prefer the movie to the real thing.
11.12.2014
Organizing, Cleaning & Heating
I have reorganized my kitchen yet again!
Instead of a complete overhaul, I just tackled a few small tasks; namely clearing off the top of our cupboards and organizing the baking shelves (we have 2 sets of shelves in our kitchen, one holds baking supplies and the other holds dishes and snacks).
I also swept, mopped, vacuumed, dusted, and wiped down the counters. I used my new Norwex anti-bac cloth for the dusting and wiping of the counters. Guys, that thing is amazing! I cannot gush enough about the Norwex products that I have used thus far. Bruce laughs at me when I get giddy about these silly cloths, but he's just happy that I love them so much.
In other news, it is super duper cold here right now. 16 degrees right now, and it's supposed to get down to about 2 degrees tonight. 2 degrees! Ick! Thank heavens we live somewhere with a good heating system this year!
Instead of a complete overhaul, I just tackled a few small tasks; namely clearing off the top of our cupboards and organizing the baking shelves (we have 2 sets of shelves in our kitchen, one holds baking supplies and the other holds dishes and snacks).
I also swept, mopped, vacuumed, dusted, and wiped down the counters. I used my new Norwex anti-bac cloth for the dusting and wiping of the counters. Guys, that thing is amazing! I cannot gush enough about the Norwex products that I have used thus far. Bruce laughs at me when I get giddy about these silly cloths, but he's just happy that I love them so much.
In other news, it is super duper cold here right now. 16 degrees right now, and it's supposed to get down to about 2 degrees tonight. 2 degrees! Ick! Thank heavens we live somewhere with a good heating system this year!
11.11.2014
Put up yer dukes
I had a major fight with my sewing machine today.
Things got ugly.
I'm so glad that Bruce still loves me when I get frustrated and curse at inanimate objects. I'm pretty sure that if I were a cartoon, smoke would have been trailing out of my ears due to my frustration with that ridiculous machine, and Bruce was as calm as ever, just telling me over and over that he loved me (possibly to reassure himself that he does in moments like that?).
So the machine and I are in a fight.
No longer speaking to each other.
It never really liked saying much anyway.
Things got ugly.
I'm so glad that Bruce still loves me when I get frustrated and curse at inanimate objects. I'm pretty sure that if I were a cartoon, smoke would have been trailing out of my ears due to my frustration with that ridiculous machine, and Bruce was as calm as ever, just telling me over and over that he loved me (possibly to reassure himself that he does in moments like that?).
So the machine and I are in a fight.
No longer speaking to each other.
It never really liked saying much anyway.
11.10.2014
Tag, you're it
Bruce and I came home from a quick trip to GameStop (a video game store in the mall) so he could finalize a payment for a game he ordered, and as we were walking up the stairs to our apartment, I noticed something attached to the back of his shirt...
It's a clothespin that reads: "Oops! Please remove before washing"
Yep.
Some kid clearly tagged my husband on our way through the mall.
Kids are weird.
It's a clothespin that reads: "Oops! Please remove before washing"
Yep.
Some kid clearly tagged my husband on our way through the mall.
Kids are weird.
11.09.2014
A laugh
Today was our ward's primary program.
I have been out of a family ward for so long that I probably haven't seen a primary program in over a decade. I had forgotten how funny they can be...
Kids waving to family, speaking too loudly, crying, fighting for a place in front, basically eating the microphone, reciting their lines a mile a minute, shouting the songs...always a good time!
11.08.2014
Passing
My grandmother passed away today.
She was 86 years old, and an amazing woman. She lived through the turmoil and hardship of World War II, married my grandfather and raised 5 children on a farm, taught them love, hard work, faith, and kindness.
She was loved by everyone who met her.
She will be missed by many, but I know that she is out of pain. Which makes me glad. I do not feel sorry for the dead, but I pity the living, for they are the ones who struggle to live.
My prayers go to my grandfather who will mourn her loss. And for others who keenly feel her loss.
She is reunited with her son Brent who passed away 10 years ago. And she will be there to greet us all as we eventually make the journey home.
I love you, grandma.
She was 86 years old, and an amazing woman. She lived through the turmoil and hardship of World War II, married my grandfather and raised 5 children on a farm, taught them love, hard work, faith, and kindness.
She was loved by everyone who met her.
She will be missed by many, but I know that she is out of pain. Which makes me glad. I do not feel sorry for the dead, but I pity the living, for they are the ones who struggle to live.
My prayers go to my grandfather who will mourn her loss. And for others who keenly feel her loss.
She is reunited with her son Brent who passed away 10 years ago. And she will be there to greet us all as we eventually make the journey home.
I love you, grandma.
11.07.2014
Crafting
I have a Christmas craft that I've been sloooowly thinking about and buying things for. I've been getting Bruce's opinion on things, and he's actually very helpful with all of it.
So hopefully we'll be able to pick up some of the final pieces for it this weekend!
So hopefully we'll be able to pick up some of the final pieces for it this weekend!
11.06.2014
I am fire...
Bruce bought a copy of the extended edition of The Desolation of Smaug this week, so we decided to watch it together last night.
We love The Hobbit movies and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Seriously, they are awesome!
I believe we're planning on watching the extended editions of LOTR again this month, which I am excited about.
AND we'll get to watch the new Hobbit movie in December too!
I love Middle-Earth.
We love The Hobbit movies and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Seriously, they are awesome!
I believe we're planning on watching the extended editions of LOTR again this month, which I am excited about.
AND we'll get to watch the new Hobbit movie in December too!
I love Middle-Earth.
11.04.2014
Milk Face
Do you know what happens when you make your husband laugh?
For most people, what happens is joviality and general happiness.
For Bruce, who happened to be drinking a glass of milk at the time, what happens is... Milk Face.
Which then results in more laughter!
I can't help but bust up when I see this picture!
For most people, what happens is joviality and general happiness.
For Bruce, who happened to be drinking a glass of milk at the time, what happens is... Milk Face.
Which then results in more laughter!
I can't help but bust up when I see this picture!
11.02.2014
So...now what?
Gah... it's only 6:00pm!
But it feels like it should be at least 10:00pm...
Bruce is at work. I've done the dishes, cleaned up around the house, caught up on blog reading, took my cold medicine, watched a movie, went over our finances, fixed some annoyances on this blog, and now I am twiddling my thumbs.
What's a gal to do?
But it feels like it should be at least 10:00pm...
Bruce is at work. I've done the dishes, cleaned up around the house, caught up on blog reading, took my cold medicine, watched a movie, went over our finances, fixed some annoyances on this blog, and now I am twiddling my thumbs.
What's a gal to do?
11.01.2014
Day 3
I'm on day 3 of being sick.
Apparently there are a number of other people in our ward that are sick as well, so my guess is that we all caught it at church. Yippee! At least we share.
Bruce has to work tomorrow, which marks the first time since we've been married that he has to work on a Sunday. He typically works one or two Sundays a year, and this would be the first. We're also getting into the crazy "holiday season", when he will be working more and more crazy hours.
Bring on the crazy!
Apparently there are a number of other people in our ward that are sick as well, so my guess is that we all caught it at church. Yippee! At least we share.
Bruce has to work tomorrow, which marks the first time since we've been married that he has to work on a Sunday. He typically works one or two Sundays a year, and this would be the first. We're also getting into the crazy "holiday season", when he will be working more and more crazy hours.
Bring on the crazy!
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