It's A Wonderful Life

New Blog

2010-12-28T15:38:00.001-08:00

I've got a new blog now. You can read what happened here.

Merry Late Christmas

2010-12-28T08:02:00.000-08:00

I have been slacking a little in the blog world. Sorry girls. I know you look forward to my post everyday (ha!). So here is a summary of my Christmas holiday in a timeline: Oh and sorry for the lack of pics.

Thursday 12/23: Off of work (yeah!). I did some last minute shopping and made these yummy treats to take to my Grandparents house for our Christmas get-together.

Friday 12/24: As soon as the hubs got off work we left for Selma. That afternoon we went to eat Chili at the in-laws best friends house. All of her grandchildren were there so her house was wild. The grandkids had a notepad writing down how many gifts each of them got.

Saturday 12/25: Merry Christmas! I woke up about 7:00 and dashed into the living room at the in-laws like a little kid. We laid around in our PJs for a while and opened our gifts while we smelled the yummy ham cooking.

Rather than show pics of gifts, here is the just of what I got from the in-laws:
-Shark steam mop, gift cards, PJs, cook book, towels, mixing bowls, baking sheets, fuzzy socks, money, etc. They always give me way too much.

They couldn't forget about their granddogs.

Opening presents makes me hungry.

We ate a yummy luch which consisted of ham, potato casserole, corn, green beans, rolls, deviled eggs, and pumpkin cake. We were sent home with a care package full of yummy leftovers as well.

That afternoon, we left around 3 and headed home to do Christmas at our house. I was a failure and didn't get any pics.

Gifts: From the hubs: Harry Potter series on DVD, Southern Plate cookbook, books, Wii games, giftcard. From the parents: Giftcard, Bath and Body Works, sweaters, boots.

That night it started snowing!! We had a white Christmas in Alabama.

I got a lot of great things this year. It is always such a fun time spending it with family. I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Eve

2010-12-24T07:19:00.000-08:00

We are leaving for the in-laws around lunch time and will be back home doing Christmas at my house tomorrow night. The pumpkin cake has been requested by the hub's dad so I've got to go start that, pack, and get presents together. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and that Santa Clause is good to you!

The Many Uses of Vinegar/ My Lunch Screwup

2010-12-22T07:29:00.000-08:00

A friend of mine told me that vinegar would clean your carpet. I tried it and it does work and don't worry the smell will evaporate. Mix vinegar and water in a bowl and try it. And then yesterday.....stupid stupid mistake. I usually eat Easy Mac for lunch. I only get 30 minutes so I pop my Easy Mac in the microwave for 3-1/2 minutes and then plop down in the recliner and watch TV. Yesterday I started to smell something a little funny but didn't get out of the recliner. I was being lazy and reading a magazine. So I just disregarded it. The microwave beeped and I go into the kitchen to see smoke everywhere. Stupid me had forgotten to put water in the Easy Mac. Now I am a profressional Easy Mac cooker and should not have forgotten this vital ingredient but I did.

So I opened the windows and tried to get the smoke out. I put out a bowl of vinegar (hence another use of vinegar) to get rid of the smell. I lit candles and turned the fans on. Luckily yesterday was a beautiful day so it wasn't cold. I called the hubs and told him what I did and he just laughed. I should have gotten a pic of the black ball of Easy Mac with the little blue melted plastic. I went to said friend's house ater that night(who gave me the vinegar recommendation) and when I got home it was still smelling of smoke.

Today I have the windows open and it's still smoky. Does anyone have any suggestions about how to get rid of the smoke smell? And I will never ever forget to put the water in the Easy Mac again.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-12-15T11:01:00.000-08:00

{one}

I'm loving that there are 10 days until Christmas! Let the festivities begin!

{two}

I'm loving that I'm off work tomorrow. I have to work this weekend so I am off work tomorrow. I'm meeting a friend for lunch and will finish up some last minute shopping. I hope to get all the dog hair up tomorrow as well. The dogs have been staying in our bathroom due to the cold weather and have been shedding like crazy.

{three}

I'm loving snacking on these during lunch:

{four}

I'm loving that the hubs birthday is Sunday and we are going to Outback. Yummy cheesefries!

Go link up with Jamie and tell us what you are loving today!

Top 2 Tuesday

2010-12-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

It's Top 2 Tuesday at Taylor's. These are my top 2 favorite games:

{one} Monopoly. Lee despises this game b/c it takes forever. That's what makes it fun to me. He doesn't mind winning though. We always play when we go visit his parents.

{two} Taboo

I love this game. It's so much fun. I get a little carried away with pressing the buzzer though.

Weekend Fun

2010-12-13T07:18:00.000-08:00

This weekend we went to visit our friends in Birmingham. We went to a Christmas party, stayed up late, and ate good Mexican food. It snowed on the way back and there were apparently snow flurries in Opelika but none when we got back home. It is still freezing though! Here is my ornament I won at Dirty Santa:

I couldn't get all of in in one pic but it says "Holly Jolly."

Fill In The Blank Friday

2010-12-10T10:27:00.000-08:00

1. I wish I had more time off at Christmas. I do have off the day before Christmas, Christmas Eve, and Christmas (though I have to use vacation time for part of it) so I should be thankful.

2. Yesterday I worked on some more Christmas crafts and watched The Apprentice finale.

3. Today I will work until 5 and then get ready to go to see friends in Trussville, AL.

4. Tomorrow I will go to a Chrismtmas party and maybe do a little Christmas shopping.

5. Maybe there will be overtime soon and I won't be so stressed.

6. Someday I want to go to New York for Christmas.

7.I love listening to Christmas music and drinking hot chocolate.

Christmas Crafts

2010-12-09T09:57:00.000-08:00

Here is one of the crafts I have been working on since this weekend. I finally finished last night after only a small number of hot glue burns.

Supplies:
foam wreath (I got mine from Hobby Lobby)
glue gun with plenty of glue sticks
a book that you don't care about ripping up.

Tear out pages one by one in the book and then roll them up however you would like. Glue the pages around the wreath and flip over. Continue to do layer by layer and then glue the pages as fillers if you see any space. Voila. Merry Christmas!

Julia thank you for this cute idea!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-12-08T09:56:00.000-08:00

It is literally freezing outside at 31 degrees here. No snow though. It's hump day and time for WILW with Jamie.

I'm Loving that it's Wednesday. That means the week is half way over and that much closer to Friday and pay day!.

I'm Loving that the weather is getting colder, which means comfy sweaters and hot chocolate.

I'm Loving Hobby Lobby and that they supply all of my supplies needed for this wannabe crafty gal. Pics to come soon.

I'm Loving Christmas shopping. Amazon has been my best friend this year and they offer free shipping on a lot of purchases.

I'm Loving all of my blog followers. All 38 of you! I love reading about your life and thanks for following mine.

Miscellany Monday

2010-12-06T11:14:00.000-08:00

{one}

I'm so excited my raise took effect starting yesterday. That should definitely help with Christmas.

{two}

I had to get glasses last week (for the first time ever) and got to pick them up yesterday. I must say I didn't realize my eye sight was that bad...or maybe it's just a lot better with the glasses. You will not get a pic just yet...read meet me on Monday post about the "just got out of bed look."

{three}

Auburn won the SEC championship....woohoo! Now they are going to the National Championship in Arizona. The hubs is determined we are going but I on the other hand do not want to skip the mortgage payment.

Ashley and I at Toomer's Corner. If you don't know anything about Auburn, the tradition is to roll the trees at Toomer's Corner after an Auburn win and this was definetely a HUGE win! That is toilet paper around my neck!

It's snowing in Auburn!

{four}

My fortune cookie yesterday read "Have fun this weekend and then be productive." I wasn't too productive this weekend. I had fun with friends, worked on some crafts, did a little Christmas shopping, and sipped on this yesterday. Does that count?

Yummy hot chocolate.

Meet Me On Monday

2010-12-06T10:45:00.000-08:00

It's freezing here in Alabama. My fingers are like ice and it's a little hard to type. I'm glad I don't get paid by the line yet or I would be suffering. It's time for Meet Me On Monday at Never Growing Old.

1. What is your favorite kind of cheese?

I love putting this in soups, spaghetti, etc.

2. What size is your bed?

Queen

3. What is your most overused phrase?

Oh my gosh and What in the world?

4. Green or purple grapes?

Green.

I've tried the purple ones but always go back to green.

5. Shower, morning or night?
I used to take a shower in the mornings but now I take them at night. I don't have to look presentable working from home so I can have the "just got out of bed" look.

Fill In The Blank Friday

2010-12-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

TGIF! I just had a yummy dinner prepared by the hubs. I worked a little overtime tonight so he voluntarily cooked dinner. We had fried fish, mac n cheese, and mash potatoes. Then we watched a little Friends. I love that show. Anywho it's time for Fill In The Blank Friday with Laura.

1. Holiday spirit makes me happy. I love Christmas time and everything about the Holidays makes me smile. Getting Christmas cards, decorating the tree, listening to Christmas music, etc.

2. The holidays are incomplete without decorating the tree, buying gifts, family time, good food, and watching A Christmas Story.

3. My favorite thing to do around the holidays is attending Christmas parties, Dirty Santa, baking, and crafting.

4. A holiday tradition my family and I have is opening one present on Christmas Eve, baking cookies for Santa, eating a big breakfast on Christmas morning while still in our jammies and opening presents.

5. Holiday music is always played on my radio during this time. I can't wait until the day after Thanksgiving when I can listen to it and jam out in the car.

6. This year I'll be spending the holidays at Lee's parents Christmas Eve and Christmas morning and with my parents Christmas night.

7. Holiday wish list: Clothes, books, DVDs, shark steam mop, giftcards, fuzzy socks (I don't have to request these).

Hallelujah

2010-12-02T15:17:00.000-08:00

This is an awesome video that I just watched on Facebook. It definitely put me in the Christmas spirit!

Hoo Are You?

2010-12-01T15:27:00.000-08:00

I'm linking up with Night Owl Crafting for this week's edition of Hoo Are You? Her blog is so cute.

1. Do you like to listen to Christmas music?Oh yes! I love it. 2. Are you one of those people who get all their shopping done early, or do you do most of it in December?I always say I'm going to get it done early but never do. 3. Do you set a budget on how much you spend on each person?I try to but it never works. I always go over the limit. 4. Do you send out Christmas cards?Sometimes but with the Shutterfly deal I will be sending out 50 free ones this year!
5. Do you enjoy this holiday season or does it stress you out?
I try to enjoy it the most I can but sometimes I get stressed out trying to find the perfect gift.

Go link up!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-12-01T10:54:00.000-08:00

It is definitely becoming Winter here in Alabama. Right now weather.com says it's 45 but feels like 38. It was a lot colder this morning. Here's what I'm loving this Wednesday. Go link up with Jamie.

{one} I'm loving that today is December 1st and that it will be Christmas before we know it.

{two} I'm loving that I got to play with this cutie and hang out with his mom on Saturday while the guys went to a basketball game.

The Gerber crunchies smelled pretty good.

Watching Elmo with James and playing house.

{three} I'm loving that Auburn is going to the SEC championship this Saturday. War Eagle!

{four} I'm loving that I have already done some Christmas shopping and am trying not to wait until the last minute.

{five} I'm loving that I GOT PROMOTED today and will get almost a $2.00 raise!

{six} I'm loving that I just went outside to discover that our Shutterfly Christmas cards are here! Woohoo!

Meet Me On Monday

2010-11-29T11:55:00.000-08:00

Boo that Thanksgiving is over along with a 4 day vacation but now it's that much closer to Christmas. I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving.

1. What is your favorite way to eat chicken?
Being from the south, I will have to say fried. Yummy.

2. Have you decorated for Christmas yet?
We put up our Christmas tree last night.

3. What is your favorite article of clothing?
Long sleeve Ts or lounge pants.

4. Do you pay your bills online or write checks the old way?
Most of my bills are online except mortgage and car payment.

5. Do you make Christmas cookies?
Not Chrimtmas cookies but cakes.

Happy Black Friday

2010-11-26T19:31:00.000-08:00

What a great day! I slept late and watched a great football game. It came down to the wire and that's how it's been for Auburn most of the season. Now onto the SEC championship. War Eagle! I will try some shopping tomorrow and start decorating for Christmas. Can't wait!

It's snowing at Toomer's Corner!

It's great to be an Auburn tiger!

Five Question Friday

2010-11-26T10:12:00.000-08:00

1. What is your favorite part of a Thanksgiving meal?
I'm not gonna lie....the food!

2. Are you a host or a guest for Thanksgiving this year?
I was a guest but contributed to the menu.

3. When you think of one Thanksgiving tradition, what comes to mind?
Just waking up and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and looking through the sales papers.

4. You have two pieces of pie in front of you and you HAVE to eat one…do you choose pumpkin or pecan?
Pumpkin.

5. Are you a Black Friday Shopper?
I've done the Black Friday thing a few times but would much rather avoid the crowds and stay in bed.

Fill In The Blank Friday

2010-11-26T10:06:00.000-08:00

1. Black Friday is chaotic. I prefer to stay in my cozy bed .

2. Christmas shopping this year will include a lot of online shopping plus venturing out into the stores.

3. Holiday shopping makes me excited. I love to go shopping.

4. This year my Christmas list will include books, DVDs, kitchen stuff, shark steam mopper.

5. Bargain hunter, or full price shopper? Both. I love a good bargain but sometimes I'm just just ready to go ahead and get the item especially if I wait until the last minute.

6. The best and worst things about shopping is the best being is that it is therapeutic and the worst being the crowds.

7. Online shopper or in-person shopper? Both. If it's clothes I'll by it in person but I do find a lot of good deals on line.

Happy Black Friday! Go link up with Lauren.

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T21:38:00.000-08:00

Today was a great Thanksgiving. Of course the morning started off with The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, cinammon rolls, just relaxing, spending time with family, and eating lots of yummy food and I mean lots. Here was the menu: Turkey, turkey and dressing, corn casserole, green beans, potato casserole, rolls, cherry pie, and pumpkin butter cake. I don't want to brag or anything but everyone loved the cake. I usually am not too good at baking but this was really good. It's already been requested for Christmas. I think I can handle that! We also got our Christmas card pic for Shutterfly. I just placed my order. I hope everyone has had a great Thanksgiving!

Chocolate on our nightstand courtesy of the in-laws. Of course I packed some for the ride home!

Lee did a lot of this...

and took a break so I could get a goofy pic

As you can see he was thrilled.

Why I love coming to visit the hubs' parents.

Happy Thanksgiving!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-11-24T14:30:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Eve girls! Here's what I'm loving this Wednesday: Go link up with Jamie.

I'm loving that in less than 30 minutes I will be off work for 4 days!

I'm loving that I baked my cake during my lunch hour of only 30 minutes. That resulted in me putting tablespoons of vanilla, cinammon, and nutmeg instead of teaspoons but it looks pretty and the batter tasts yummy.

I'm loving that we are going to Lee's parents tonight. They always leave chocolate on our pillows like a hotel. They also put a basket of chocolate on the nightstand.

I'm loving that I will eat a lot of yummy food tomorrow.

I'm loving that we are going to attempt a Christmas card picture tomorrow. I hope the weather is not yucky.

Miscellany Monday

2010-11-22T10:58:00.000-08:00

I'm actually glad it's Monday b/c that means my weekend of working is over and only 1 more day until I will gladly hand over the beeper to the next girl on call. This is my favorite post b/c I can talk about anything I want.

{one} I'm still trying to catch up on my sleep from the midnight viewing of Harry Potter the other night. I came home from the movie and started working to get some of my hours out of the way. I couldn't sleep late this weekend since I had to work. You better believe I will sleep great and late Thursday through Sunday.

{two} I'm so excited to try a new recipe for Thanksgiving: Paula Dean's Pumpkin Goey Butter Cake. Hopefully mine will turn out like this:

{three} I can't wait to start my Christmas shopping. I usually wait until after Thanksgiving. I know...I'm a procrastinator.

{four} I'm so excited about putting up our Christmas tree and decor. We wait until the day after Thanksgiving: Football and putting up the tree.

{five} Tonight is the DWTS finale. I'm rooting for either Jennifer or Kyle.

New Blog

2010-11-21T18:11:00.001-08:00

I was inspired earlier today while thinking about what to cook tonight to do a cooking blog. Go check it out at What's For Dinner?

Weekend of Working

2010-11-21T14:45:00.000-08:00

I had to work this weekend. And I've had the beeper all week which means I can't go anywhere. So what does the hubby do to make me smile? He goes and gets me this at Starubucks!

Caramel-Brulee Frappuccino

Fill In The Blank Friday

2010-11-19T10:49:00.000-08:00

Go link up with Lauren for today's edition.

My Thanksgiving plans this year will include going to Lee's parents Wednesday night, having Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, watching the Iron Bowl on Friday, and then putting up the Christmas tree.

My favorite Thanksgiving was probably all of them. I love Thanksgiving dinner and the holiday in general. Being able to get together with family you don't see very often and pick up right where you left off.

My signature Thanksgiving dish is corn casserole...very easy and simple but delicious and of course unhealthy.

Thanksgiving free association red, orange, and yellow leaves, turkey and dressing, leftovers, football, family.

Thansgiving is one of my favorite holidays...and it means it's that much closer to my favorite holiday.

I am thankful for a lot of things: My hubby, friends and family, my 2 furbabies, my job, my health, being able to give thanks to all of the above.

Five Question Friday

2010-11-19T10:39:00.000-08:00

TGIF! Last night at midnight I went to see Harry Potter. The theatre was packed. It was a great movie. I came home and worked for a little while to get in some of my hours and then took a nap before getting back on. I am running of coffee and diet coke right now. It's time for Five Question Friday!

1. What Christmas song do you loathe?
I love Christmas music but I hate when I get Feliz Navidad stuck in my head.

2. Do you and your significant other cuddle at night or sleep on opposites sides of the bed?
We usually both fall asleep as soon as we get into bed.

3. Have you every had surgery?
Yes 3 times.

4. When do you typically have your holiday shopping done?
I'm usually a procastinator and don't finish until the week of Christmas.

5. If money were not an issue (and you HAD to pick something), what would your ultimate luxury item be?
A boat so I could be on the water whenever I wanted.

A Shutterfly Christmas

2010-11-17T17:38:00.000-08:00

Just about all of my blogger friends have posted about the Shutterfly Christmas cards special. The news is spreading. They are offering 50 free cards for just blogging about it! We've never used a photo card before. We usually just buy some and send them out at the last minute if we remember to. This year with this great deal (how can you pass up anything free) I am looking forward to sending out some cute Christmas cards. Lee and I are not newlyweds so there goes a wedding picture and we don't have any human children yet so we will probably take a nice one over Thanksgiving at his parent's house. They have a lot of land with a lot of deer. They (the deer) can get in the pic too if they want. Here are some of the ones that I like. It's going to be so hard to choose though. Go check out their website if you haven't and send out your card too. Oh and if you are reading this post I would love to get a card from you. I'll send you my address :)

They also have calendars and canvases so you can put your photos to good use.

Have Fun!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-11-17T15:00:00.000-08:00

Yeah for Hump Day. That means 1 day down with the beeper and 6 to go. I'm just glad someone else takes it after 11:00 every night (until 7 am). That way I can sleep peacefully and not worry if I get hear the phone or not. Now onto What I'm Loving Wednesday. Go link up with Jamie.

{one}

I'm loving that after today there is one week until Thanksgiving. I can't wait to eat all the yummy food and try a new recipe.

{two}

I'm loving snacking on these during the day:

{three}

I'm loving that I did something different to a recipe and it came out so much better. I made chicken poppyseed casserole the other night and put ritz crackers in the mix besides putting it on top before baking it and it turned out really good.

{four}

I'm loving that we are having more meals at home. There hasn't been overtime for the past month so we are on a budget to try not and eat out as much and cook at home.

{five}

I'm loving that even though I have to work during the day this weekend, we have no plans.

I just realized 4 out 5 of what i'm loving today has to do with food

Top 2 Tuesday

2010-11-16T14:56:00.000-08:00

Zumba is cancelled due to the probable inclement weather. Other than being windy for a few hours today we haven't gotten any rain. Lisa and I are still going to exercise though and walk at the track. My body will thank me since I had icecream late last night (hence the weird dream I had). Today at Taylor's is Top 2 Favorite Jobs.

Top 2 Favorite Jobs

1. Medical Transcriptionist-current job.

I love my job. I've currently been doing this since January of this year and I enjoy it every day. It doesn't hurt that I can stay in my PJs all day and work from home. I can turn on Pandora when I need a break or step outside for some fresh air and pet the pups. I feel like I'm actually important and the boss tells us everyday what a great job we do. There will not be a picture for you to see b/c I would probably break the camera as at 5:00 it looks like I just rolled out of bed.

2. Charge clerk

I worked for a group of surgeons for 10 years! I worked through college and just stayed on. I met some great girls there who became my really good friends. The doctors would send us to the beach every year to show their appreciation for us and everything was paid for...the dinners and hotel. It felt really nice to be able to look at a menu and not worry about how much it cost. We had a great time every year we went. Our health insurance was also paid for as well. I am fearful of change and that's why I didn't leave for 10 years. I still keep up with the girls there and I do miss the human contact during the day. I guess that's why I talk to the dogs like they know what I'm saying...but I've always done that :)

Clocking out for the last time

Starbucks Deal

2010-11-16T14:43:00.000-08:00

According to Frugal Coupon Living, on November18th through 21st, buy any Holiday drink and get the 2nd one free. How awesome is that! Take your hubby. Take a friend...or just get 2 for yourself :)

Stylish Blogger

2010-11-16T11:57:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Kit for my award! This is my 2nd award. I'd like to thank the Academy and all my blogger friends who read what I have to say.

Here are the rules:

*to thank the person that gave you the award....check

*to tell you 7 facts about me :)...

*give the award to 7 wonderful bloggers that I just love

*leave a comment and tell the 7 bloggers that I am giving them an award

Here are 7 facts about me. They may be repeated from the last award I got. Afterall, I'm not that interesting:

{one}

If I eat really late at night, especially dessert, I will have the weirdest dreams. I will remember every single detail and sometimes I will "fly" in the dream. I remembered this b/c I ate Reese's Peanut Butter Icecream before bed last night and I had a pretty eventful dream. It was an extension of last night's nightmare.

{two}

I tend to stutter when I get nervous and will also talk with my hands.

{three}

My 1st plane ride was on my honeymoon. I was 25.

{four}

When I was little I loved to eat batter: brownie batter, cake batter, and cornbread batter (i know...weird). I still eat brownie and cake batter but not so much the cornbread batter.

{five}

I got kicked out of a 5-star restaurant in Hilton Head when I was 3 or 4 for banging silverware on the tables. Or at least my mother told me we were asked to leave.

{six}

The 1st time I have ever made a pot of coffee was last month.

{seven}

I hosted a talk show when I was younger with my cousins. They were just tapes of us interviewing "guests" (which was really us disguising or voices) on the show but we discussed some serious topics....like who stole who's boyfriend and what kind of makeup were were wearing or sneaking on.

Now my turn to tag 7 bloggers:

Julia at Black Tag Diaries
Amy at The Wileys
Emily at East Goest West
Nicole at Living.Learning.Loving
Tasha at Everything Happens For A Reason
Jamie at This Kind of Love
Ruby Red Slippers

Morning Mouse

2010-11-16T08:20:00.000-08:00

It's still a very dreary morning here. I poured my coffee and head outside to feed the pups. They are right by the back door b/c it's so wet and nasty in their playground. I'm pouring food into their bowl and what do I see right beside Bella's paw? ( I want to vomit just thinking about it) If you guessed a dead mouse you would be correct. I started breathing heavy and Bella just kept turning her head very confused. I was supposed to be overjoyed that they had just killed this mouse and brought me a prize. I'm glad you killed the mouse....it's just really gross and I have nothing to pick it up with but an old Auburn souvenir cup used to pour their food with. I was just waiting for her to pick up the mouse after she stepped on it and I was for sure going to vomit. I eventually scooped up the mouse in the Auburn cup dragging it on the ground to the wall outside. Bella had her rabies shot already this year and Mason is due for his Thursday. I feel really ashamed typing this but I have a very sensitive stomach.

Ask Me Anything

2010-11-15T19:36:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty much stuck here at home for the rest of the week (with the exeption of Friday when my mom so graciously volunteered to take the beeper for me so I can venture out and go see Harry Potter). Tomorrow morning I have to program the beeper to my cell phone number and home number in case the hospital needs a report typed. The good thing is that there are people on who type in the middle of the night and they will cover call so I won't get woken up after I go to bed. Anywho I will be bored here I'm sure so feel free to ask me anything and I will answer in another post...as if you don't know enough by all of the link ups :)

Miscellany Monday

2010-11-15T08:24:00.000-08:00

Yeah for more link ups. It's time for Miscellany Monday at Carissa's.

{one}

It's raining here today which is good but it was so cozy under the covers that I did not want to get out of bed. I didn't sleep very well either b/c I had a nightmare. It seemed like it lasted the whole night too.

{two}

Yeah for Thanksgiving next week. I'm making a new recipe that I found at Everything Happens for A Reason and I can't wait to try it. It's a Paula Dean recipe so we know it's very good but very unhealthy. Hey it's Thanksgiving. You're not supposed to be dieting.

{three}

Thanks to blog stalking The Pinklets, I have found quite a new author that I have added on to my Amazon Wish List. Less than 6 weeks until Christmas!

{four}

My coffee with caramel-flavored Bailey's is finally kicking in.

{five}

I have the beeper this week starting tomorrow so I can't really leave the house (with the exception of Zumba if my mom will take call and for Harry Potter-yes I'm going to the midnight showing Friday morning!)

Meet Me On Monday

2010-11-15T07:12:00.000-08:00

I'm linking up with Never Growing Old on this rainy Monday, the kind where you have to force yourself to get out of bed because it feels so cozy under the covers.

1. Do you eat Sushi?
I tried it once and did not like it at all. Could be b/c I don't like cucumbers and I was eating a cucumber roll. I haven't tried it since. The hubs on the other hand is a big fan.

2. What kind of bath soap do you use?
Usually Dove, Ivory, or Dial. Whatever is on sale.

3. How often do you talk to your Mom?
Everyday, several times a day. We "work" together.

4. What TV shows do you watch on a regular basis?
The only show that I watch everyday is The Golden Girls and Food TV. But I have my seasonal shows that I don't miss: American Idol, The Bachelor/Bachelorette, America's Got Talent, Dancing With The Stars, Glee, Grey's Anatomy, and Private Practice. Thank goodness for DVR.

5. Did you start Christmas shopping yet?
Not really. I've got ideas. Does that count. I'm kind of working on Christmas presents for my mom and mother-in-law. I'm making a cookbook/picture book on blurb.com.

My Weekend

2010-11-14T16:09:00.000-08:00

We have had a really good weekend so far. Friday Lee and Phillip went to the new basketball arena to watch Auburn play basketball while I hung out with Amy and this little guy. James is such a cutie and is getting to the little boy stage. I had so much fun playing with him.

He was giving Eyeore some loving.

Saturday Georgia came to town and Auburn won! It was a very exciting game and I must admit I got a little nervous throughout the game but nontheless Auburn pulled out a win and will be going to the SEC championship game. War Eagle!

Right before the game...and as usual the top part of Lee's head is cut off.

AU Wins!

Today I went to see a friend of mine at the community theatre in All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. It was really cute and she did great! Now I'm about to cook Chicken Poppyseed Casserole. I thought it was later than it was as it usually seems that way right at about 5:00 now since the time change.

Fill In the Blank Friday

2010-11-12T10:57:00.000-08:00

TGIF! Today was the hospital's celebration day so I got a T-shirt and a free lunch. Our bonus checks were already direct deposited on Wednesday!! Now on to Fill in the Blank Friday.

1. The most spontaneous thing I've ever done was nothing really. I'm not very spontaneous at all.

2. The best gift I've ever received was my education paid for by my grandparents. I even did an online med transcription course and they paid for 1/2 of it.

3. A time I was truly and genuinely surprised was when the hubs threw me a surprise birthday for my 25th. I really had no clue about it. My friends took me to see The Devil Wears Prada and then I came home to the party. He even had picked out and bough a black dress for me to wear :)

4. I can't leave the house without my keys....j/k....my phone. I have a droid and they are so much fun.

5. My favorite day of the week is Saturday. I get to sleep in and do nothing if I want to.

6. Somthing that can always make me laugh is an episode of The Golden Girls or Friends. They are hilarious.

7. My perfect day would include breakfast in bed and just lounging around all day watching movies and eating junk food.

Go link up with Lauren!

Just the Two Of Us

2010-11-11T21:02:00.000-08:00

I saw a bunch of my blogger friends doing this post so I thought I'd jump right in:

1. What are your middle names? Lee and Elizabeth.

2. How long have you been together? Together for 6 years. Married for 4-1/2.

3. How long did you know each other before you started dating? About a month.

4. Who asked who out? He pursued me. I didn't want to get into another relationship but I gave in and I'm glad I did.

5. How old are each of you? I am 30 and he will be 31 next month.

6. Did you go to the same school? No.

7. Are you from the same home town? No but from the same state.

8. Who is the smartest? Lee definitely.

9. Who majored in what? Lee majored in marketing. I majored in Business Administration.

10. Who is the most sensitive? For sure, no doubt about it, me. I cry at the drop of a hat, even commercials.

11. Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? St. Lucia on our honeymoon.

12. Who has the worst temper? We both have a little temper.

13. How many children do you want? We're both set on 2.

14. Who does the cooking? We both do. Lee loves to create new recipes and I am def fine with that.

15. Who is more social? Lee will go up and talk to anyone. I'm pretty shy in a large group and do better in a small setting.

16. Who is the neat freak? Me!

17. Who is the most stubborn? Equal.

18. Who wakes up earlier? Lee most of the time unless I have to get up early for work.

19. Where was your first date? At a local Japanese restaurant.

20. Who has the bigger family? Lee does. He is an only child but both my parents were the only child. His parents have several brothers and sisters.

21. Do you get flowers often? Not too much but I love getting "I hope you're having a good day" flowers.

22. How do you spend the holidays? Luckily all of our family is in the same state so we can see both each holiday.

23. Who is more jealous? Neither of us are really jealous.

24. How long did it take to get serious? Not too long. We tried the friend thing at first but after a few weeks we changed our minds!

25. Who eats more? Lee. But I can scarf down a whole bag of popcorn in record time...lol.

26. What do you do for a living? I work from home doing Medical Transcription.

27. Who does the laundry? We both do. Some people think it's strange but we each do our own laundry.

28. Who's better with the computer? Lee (and he will call his friend who was a computer science major with any questions)

29. Who drives when you are together? Most of the time he does b/c I need new tires.

30. What is your song? We don't really have a song but the 1st dance at our wedding was Frank Sinatra's "The Way You Look Tonight."

Whatcha Say Wednesday

2010-11-10T11:00:00.000-08:00

I'm linking up with Stash Mama for Whatcha Say Wednesday.

1. Do you think you are a good friend?
Yes I hope so!

2. What house chore do you despise the most?
I hate loading the dishwasher (don't mind so much unloading it) and cleaning the bathrooms.

3. What was your favorite board game as a kid?
Monopoly and Candy Land and yes I still play them :)

Bonus: Look around the room...can you find something that starts with I, J, and K? I've got nothing.

What's Mine Is Yours

2010-11-10T10:42:00.000-08:00

Normally the hubs is a very sharing person. But in this case he certainly is not. I found this in the pantry when I got home from Zumba last night. He saw me walk into the den with them and his eyes got really wide. "Those are mine" he yelled, just like a child. I am eating a few as I type this...what he doesn't know won't hurt him right?

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-11-10T08:28:00.000-08:00

The weather outside is perfect today and the pups think so too. It's Hump Day which means it's time for What I'm Loving Wednesday with Jamie (and Jamie if you read this I realize I've been spelling your name wrong until yesterday when I noticed it... a friend of mine spells hers Jaime).

I'm loving the weather. I know I just stated it above but right now it's 71 degrees and sunny!

I'm loving the coupons Kroger sent me in the mail. They send you coupons for things you buy often. So we got several cheese, sourcream, and toothpaste coupons. And they don't expire for a while!

I'm loving my snail mail. I haven't had a pen pal since middle school and I think it's fun getting letters. Do not fret snail mail sender-outer, you will get a letter soon. I just need some cute stationery :)

I'm loving the Domino's pizza coupon we got in the mail. They are never late with our pizza but they always send us one saying how sorry they are about the delivery time and gave us a coupon for another pizza. You weren't late but we'll take it.

I'm loving all my blogger friends. I've met a lot of you through Katie's 30 Day challenge. I'm sad to see it over but don't worry, you all are still in my daily reads.

I'm loving the Bailey's Irish Cream carammel coffee creamer. Don't worry..it's nonalcoholic. Good thing it's not. There's no telling what I would be typing in my reports if I were.

Ten On Tuesday

2010-11-09T18:51:00.000-08:00

Note to self: Eat more than Easy Mac before going to Zumba and don't forget to bring water. I think my blood sugar took a dive and my hands were shaking by the time I left. Luckily Lisa gave me some of her water. I'm watching Glee and though I would play along with Jamie for Ten On Tuesday.

one: Who makes your Thanksgiving dinner?

We go to Lee's parents on Thanksgiving and they have a turkey and a bunch of yummy sides and I will usually bring a casserole and dessert. I love leftover Turkey sandwiches.

two: What is your favorite recipe that includes pumpkin?

To tell you the truth, I've never had anything with pumpkin I don't think. But I am going to try this for Thanksgiving: Easy Pumpkin Pie. I hope it turns out yummy!

three: What are 5 things you want for Christmas?

I just watched the show for the 1st time this weekend. It was really good! I was sad to see that it has been cancelled though:( There are 5 seasons and I have a lot of catching up to do.

I can't wait to read the new Nicholas Sparks book

This has been one of my favorite Disney movies.

And there's always gift cards! I just started my list today :)

four: Does your family draw names or do you buy for everyone?
In my immediate family we buy for everyone but in my extended family (cousins) we draw names right after Thanksgiving.

five: How do you feel about motorcycles?
Don't like them at all. Too scary for me.

six: What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy Saturday?
DVR is my best friend on a rainy Saturday. Especially if it has Lifetime movies recorded. Then a nice nap on the couch and more Lifetime movies!

seven: What is the coolest thing to do in your city?
I live right next to a college town so there's not too much to do unless your an Auburn fan. Gameday on a Saturday tailgaiting on the plains is the best. It's even better going inside the stadium to watch the Tigers play.

Auburn is pretty close to Atlanta too.

eight: Do you paint your fingernails?
If you count clear painting my nails. Other than that no.

nine: Who is your favorite actor over the age of 50?
How about actress-then I'll say Meryl Streep.

ten: Do you have a high school letter jacket?
Nope.

Top 2 Tuesday

2010-11-09T08:33:00.000-08:00

What I'm Thankful For

{one} My Mama

My mom and I both work from home for the hospital. Every couple of months we have a "beeper" where we have to take call and get any reports typed if a doctor needs it stat. She has taken call for me when I had plans and never asked me to do it for her in return. She has worked 1/2 days for me when it was my weekend to work so I could go to the Auburn football game or next week when I'm on call she volunteered so I could go see Harry Potter. And it's not just things for work. She is always there for me no matter what.

{two} My Job

I am very thankful to have a job I love doing. At 30 I finally found something that I really enjoy. Sure I have to actually pay for insurance instead of the dollar I had to pay before for Blue Cross. But it makes up for it in overtime. My boss is very encouraging and she is always welcoming our ideas if we have any suggestions. She says the only thing that could happen is it doesn't work so we will go back to the way were doing it. She is constantly encouraging us and telling us we are doing a great job. Even though I work from home we have a great email relationship:) I guess I should be thankful for her too.

Go link up with Taylor. What are you thankful for?

CD 30- Picture

2010-11-09T07:18:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it's over. That means a month just flew by. I have met a lot of new friends and you all will definitely be in my daily reads. I've learned so much about a lot of you in just a short period of time and hope to keep learning more! And here is today's challenge:

A picture

This is a picture of a boat from our trip to St. Thomas. Someday Came, which I'm assuming was their dream, and they were living the life they wanted.

Miscellany Monday

2010-11-08T16:32:00.000-08:00

I'm linking up with Carissa at Miscellany Monday. I've got to post about something since the Blog Challenge is almost done.

{one} I am glad that due to the time change I got an extra hour of sleep this morning but I definitely do not like it getting dark at 5:00.

{two} I got a belated birthday gift card to Old Navy and bought a pair of jeans and a cute top. I had to go up in a jean size. I've been eating horribly lately.

{three} Due to #1 and #2, I have started my 10-minute exercise DVD. I had to make myself do it, but it will definitely be worth it soon. The Zumba on Tuesdays is a lot of fun too but I need to exercise more than once a week.

{four} My friend Amy told me about Frugal Coupon Living and it is the coolest website if you're hunting for discounts or deals. It updates constantly.

{five} I am excited for this next week:

Another link up

2010-11-08T10:26:00.000-08:00

I'm also linking up with Happily A Law Mama for Monday minute. Here are the questions:

1. What's for dinner tonight?
Probably tilapia with mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. That or left over spaghetti casserole. Can't go wrong with either!

2. Have you ever been stung by a bee or a wasp?
I remember getting stung by a bee on the field outside in P.E class in middle school.

3. What time do you go to sleep every evening?
Between 11 and 12. And I always have to fall asleep watching The Golden Girls.

4. What's your favorite icecream flavor?
There are several: Dulce de Leche, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Cookie dough.

5. If you could have one power what would it be?
Growing up I always wanted to be Samantha from Bewitched. It would be so nice to wiggle my nose and have the house cleaned or to make something like money appear out of nowhere....preferably just enough money to pay the bills for the month and maybe a little spending money!

Linking Up

2010-11-08T08:54:00.000-08:00

I'm linking up with Never Growing Old for Meet Me on Monday!

1. What is your favorite kind of pie?
My mom's peanut butter pie!

Not her pie but it looks good!

2. Have you ever ran out of gas in the car you were driving?

No but I've been close. I have a gauge in my car now that tells me how many miles until empty once the light comes on.

3. How many languages do you speak?

Just English and southern twang (lol).

4. Do you take daily vitamins?

Yes.

5. What is your worst eating habit?

I like to eat late at night, especially dessert, which is the worst for you. I have really weird dreams too when I do this.

CD 29- 3 Wishes

2010-11-08T07:24:00.000-08:00

I can't believe tomorrow is the last day of this challenge. It's been so fun getting to know everyone. Can we do a new challenge please? Anyway so thankful for the time change even though I don't like it getting dark so early. Here are my 3 wishes:

Don't you wish it was this easy? As I'm typing this I've got "Friend like me" playing in my head.

3 Wishes

{one} To be debt free. This is the hubs #1 wish as well.

{two} To live a long and healthy life. Pretty simple but a wish nontheless.

{three} To have healthy children.

*Can I wish that this blog challenge would last longer?

Happy Birthday

2010-11-07T17:35:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to wish my sister Heather a Happy 24th Birthday! She's getting old and catching up to me :)

CD 28- Something that Stresses You Out

2010-11-07T15:38:00.000-08:00

Today was a fun day. We went to church and then went to Montgomery to meet the in-laws for a yummy lunch. We then went and did a little window shopping. Of course I went in to Bed, Bath, and Beyond and immediately thought about my Christmas wish list. Lee's mom said she wanted me to bring the list when we come for Thanksgiving. Of course that won't be a problem :) Now on to today's challenge:

Something That Stresses You Out

I've always been a worrier. I get that from my mom. When I was younger I used to worry about my grades, graduating college, finding a good job. But everything turned out okay. I graduated college and I have a good job. Now I stress about money and debt and credit cards. I guess it's a never ending cycle and Lee never stresses about anything so I do enough for the both of us. There's always the stressing when trying to have a baby and will I ever be a mom but I'm working on that. I know it's out of my hands and I'm learning that I can't do anything to control that. I'm also stressing about what I'm going to write about when this challenge is over....j/k :)

CD 27- Pets

2010-11-06T17:53:00.000-07:00

MASON

I have 2 dogs, Mason and Bella, who I talk quite a lot about on the blog. Mason is the oldest. He turned 6 on Halloween. He has definitely settled down in his old age. He was adopted from the Humane Society at 2 months old. I chose him out of a litter of puppies b/c he fell asleep in my arms....little did I know that would be the last time he slept:) He was such a hyper puppy, from tearing out of the bathroom with a whole roll of toilet paper ready to be destroyed into pieces in the living room or tearing his way out of a screened in window. He was definitely like Marley from Marley and Me. But now I think he is finally out of the puppy stage.

This was a devil costume minus the horns...he did not want his picture taken with those.

BELLA

She is the newest addition to the Busby household and gives Mason a run for his money. It seems like yesterday when we got her but it's been 2 years. We adopted her from the AU vet school. At the time, I was working 8 hours a day outside the house and I wanted Mason to have a playmate. She keeps Mason young but he thinks she is like the annoying little sister...until it's cold outside and then they bundle up together. She is definitely a chewer and a digger but hopefully she'll be getting out of that puppy stage soon; at least Mason hopes so.

"Mason, I don't think we're allowed up here."

"Oh well...we're too cute to get in trouble."

Thank you Kroger

2010-11-05T15:54:00.000-07:00

Thank you Kroger for sending me coupons especially for things that I buy all the time!

Fill In the Blank Friday

2010-11-05T15:43:00.000-07:00

It's time for Fill in the Blank Friday. Go link up.

1. My last haircut was earlier this month. I have been cutting my own hair for a few years now to save money. I guess it's a good think I have curly hair so you can't tell if it's uneven.

2. My most daring hair moment was when I got a bob in college. It came right past my ears and me and short hair are just not friends. My hair is so thick it just didn't look good on me.

3. A hairstyle I'd never be brave enough to try is a pixie like Michelle Williams. It looks good on her but I would be afraid to try something like that.

4.  I've always dreamt of being a (blonde, brunette or red-head)   blond but I don't think I could pull it off.

5.  My go-to hair do is       curly. I use a diffuser although I use to straighten it all the time. It's so much easier now.

6.  My biggest hair disaster was      my perm when I was 10 and that's all I'll say about that:)

7.  A hairstyle I am dying to try is        nothing really. I'm pretty boring and I'm too afraid to change it.

8. My best hair day was on my wedding day .

9. The worst hairstyle I ever had was (see #6).

10. My hair is my friend now.

CD 26- A Picture of Your Family

2010-11-05T11:35:00.000-07:00

TGIF! It's getting chilly here and there is a low of around 30 degrees this weekend...and the time changes which means an extra hour of sleep. Woohoo!

A Picture of Your Family

These are all wedding pics b/c I couldn't find any with everybody in it. And of course Mason and Bella are our family but they never sit still enough for a group pic.

My mom, stepdad, and my sister.

My dad

The grandparents

Lee's parents and grandmother

Mason and Bella pausing for a few seconds for a pic

CD 25- Ipod shuffle

2010-11-04T07:45:00.000-07:00

Sadly I am behind the times. I just have an mp3 player for when I walk. It doesn't shuffle. It isn't really updated either but if it were I would have these artists/songs on there:

Glee- "Don't Stop Believing"

Black Eyed Peas

Kelly Clarkson

Michael Jackson- "Billy Jean"

Michael Buble

The Beatles

John Mayer

Maroon 5

Disney movie songs

Brandi Carlisle

What are we going to do when this challenge is over? :(

It's A Wonderful Life

2010-11-03T19:42:00.000-07:00

So this is going to be my new name! I was relaxing in my bubble bath and just thinking about certain movies I like....and it came to me! This is a great movie and there is also a story behind it. Lee's aunt is a big party thrower. Four Christmas's ago and a few months after we had gotten engaged we got the family newsletter about having the Christmas party and what it would entail. We were told that we would be reenacting a scene from It's A Wonderful Life and that there would be trivia. I do admit that then I had never seen the movie and being the competitive person that I am I watched it and pretty much memorized the movie. Flashforward to the party. We were doing the Christmas tree scene and were going to pose for a picture (cheese) and then they gave us the script. It said "This is a surprise ornament shower for Kari and Lee!" Everyone was in on it. I was a little upset thinking that there was going to be a competition but there was no such thing (j/k). We got a Christmas tree and our 1st Christmas ornaments that we still hang on the tree today. It was a great surprise! So therefore......It's A Wonderful Life

You Are Not Seeing Things

2010-11-03T16:29:00.000-07:00

If you've visited my blog today it has changed several times. No you are not seeing things. Yes I'm obsessed with trying to find a cute background. And I am changing the background constantly. Anyone have any suggestions on cute free blogger backgrounds?

New Name

2010-11-03T15:21:00.000-07:00

So I've seen all these cute little blog names out there and I thought about changing mine: The Busy Busbys just isn't creative enough. So I'm gonna throw out some ideas here. Let me know what you think.

Laughter through Tears ( quote from Steel Magnolias)

Crazy Little Thing Called Life

All because 2 people fell in love

Confessions of a Work-at-Home Wife

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-11-03T10:34:00.000-07:00

It's a chilly day here and the pups are curled up asleep on the back porch. It's Hump Day and time for What I'm Loving Wednesday (wow last week went by pretty fast) at Jaime's.

I'm Loving that my car says it's 50 degrees outside and it's perfect weather for long sleeve Ts.

I'm Loving that the hubs is a step closer to getting his insurance license.

I'm Loving all the leftover yummy dips I made this weekend....but my thighs don't.

I'm Loving that I've doubled my blog followers since last month.

I'm Loving that I had a good report at the doctor today.

I'm Loving that it's Wednesday and I can take time to be thankful here!

A Wee Bit of Me Wednesdays

2010-11-03T10:23:00.000-07:00

I found this fun blog hop at My Leigh Ashley.

{one} do you still use a checkbook?yes. Mostly just for a few bills. Everything else i pay on line or use debit/credit card. {two} what size shoe do you wear?6.5-7. I have little feet.
{three} scary movies or happy endings?Both! I love a good scary movie and can watch happy endings all the time.

{four} do you prefer spontaneity or stability?Stability. Change is an uneasy thing for me sometimes.

{five} what is the most embarrassing cd that you own?The William Hung Christmas cd. (the kid from american idol)

{six} do you watch reality tv?Yes! The Bachelor/ette, American Idol, DWTS

{seven} what is your favorite home-made meal?My mom's beef stew.

{eight} do you have any allergies?I'm allergic to work...j/k none that I know of.

{nine} if you could open your own restaurant/store, what would it be?A book/coffee store. {ten} would you ever go skydiving (or have you been)?No and no. GO LINK UP!

Day 24- Something I've Learned

2010-11-03T07:53:00.000-07:00

It's a dreary Wednesday here which means I can bundle up :) Happy Hump Day! And less than a week before this challenge will be over :( Go link up at Katie's.

Something I've Learned

Everything happens for a reason.

To not sweat the small stuff (I'm working on that).

Laughter is the best medicine.

God is in control.

A bubblebath is a great stress reliever.

Reading a book curled up on the couch on a rainy Saturday afternoon can make for a great day.

When one door closes another one opens.

Marriage isn't easy all the time...you have to work at it.

Money doesn't buy happiness.

I'm addicted to Facebook and Blogging.

Chocolate makes anything better.

Top 2 Tuesday

2010-11-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

Yeah Monday is over! It's time for Top 2 Tuesday at Taylor's. The category is Top 2 gifts.

1. My pearl ring- This ring was my grandmother's and my parents gave it to me for my high school graduation. It fits my finger perfectly and is a reminder of my sweet grandmother who passed away at such a young age.

2. Flowers from the Hubs- While this was not a big gift, this was an "I hope you're having a good day" gift and it meant more than any big gift from him I've gotten (besides my wedding band of course).

Challenge Day 23- My Favorite Vacation

2010-11-02T10:45:00.000-07:00

The challenge is almost over at Katie's.

My Favorite Vacation

Well aside from our honeymoon, I would have to say my favorite vacation was in St. Thomas. We went a few years back with Lee's family and had such a great time. His cousin moved there in the 90s and never came back. She gave us a grand tour and took us to some great places.

Latitude, Longitude

Our 1st time parasailing. Our guide was from Mobile.

These iguanas were everywhere. The hubs was laying on the beach and one dropped from a tree and was staring at him when he woke up. Needless to say he said a few choice words.

Meet Me On Monday

2010-11-01T12:46:00.000-07:00

It's time for Meet Me on Monday from What Would Jen Do?

1. Have you ever been on a cruise?
No but I want to go soon.

2. What is your favorite way to eat eggs?
Scrambled with cheese.

3. What is your favorite reading material?
People or US Weekly.

4. Name all the pets that you have ever had?
In chronilogical order: Smokey, siamese cat; Coco, toy poodle; Current pets: Mason and Bella

5. Were you ever a girl/boy scout?
No but I do love girl scout cookies.

Challenge Day 22- Favorite City

2010-11-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

Savannah is my favorite city. I have only been once but hope to go back soon. The hubs and I went a few years back in November and the weather was great. We stayed on River Street where we could walk to a lot of places. There was something to do every day whether it was go shopping on Market Street, eat gelato on River Street during the Seafood Festival, or go on a haunted tour to the homes featured on Ghost Hunters. Such a neat city.

Beautiful cathedral

Forsyth Park- Forrest Gump sat on the bench here.

The Sorrell-Weed house- it's haunted.

Go link up with Katie!

A Success

2010-10-31T10:05:00.000-07:00

Our yard sale started at 7 am yesterday morning and cars were already parked outside of our house at 6:30. My stepdad buys storage units so all of this was not our junk. This was our first sale and we really didn't know what to expect. Lee fired up the coffee pot and we headed outside. It was a bit chilly for October in Alabama but it quickly warmed up. There are some hard core shoppers out there. All but 2 out of the 16 cars we had bought something. There was the cutest kid who desperately wanted this Darth Vador mask and he kept trying it on and pushing the buttons on the mask. He then proceeded to cry for quite a while when his grandmother wouldn't let him have it. Poor thing. But all in all it turned out really well and we made just over $160. It was in our garage so everything is separated on tables so we really didn't have to clean up much. Maybe we'll have another one soon.

Challenge Day 21

2010-10-31T09:36:00.000-07:00

For some weird reason my phone thought it was next week and the time changed. Granted today was Sunday and I knew I was going to sleep late due to the 2 hours of sleep I got the night before. So Happy Halloween everyone and I also want to say Happy Birthday to my mom! We are going to dinner tonight at Outback...cheesefries woohoo! Anywho on to today's challenge at Katie's.

A Picture of Myself

This is from our trip to Savannah. We were taking goofy pictures in one of the candy stores on Market Street. We had such a fun time there!

I'm Tagged!

2010-10-30T20:03:00.000-07:00

Kit at A Step Into My Life tagged me for more fun questions. I'm loving getting taged. Here are the rules: I answer these 8 questions then I make up 8 questions and tag 8 of you! Ok now on with the answering.

1. What is your go to outfit? (pictures if you have them)

I am a jeans and T-shirt girl and rarely ever wear dresses. I normally wear whatever is comfortable.

2. What are you saving up for now?

A trip to Disney World.

3. What is your go to breakfast?
I normally don't eat breakfast but when I do I love Chick-Fil-A buscuits. Yummy.

4. What is your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?
Corn casserole and Turkey. I love Thanksgiving foods.

5. If you could go on any reality tv show what would it be?
Dancing With The Stars. I would love to learn how to dance like that.

6. How many children to you want to have?
2

7. What room do you like best in your house? (pictures if you want)
My living room and kitchen

Blogger is being rude so no pics.

8. What is your dream vacation?
I would love to go to Greece especially after seeing Mama Mia.

And I'm Tagging:

SayRuh at Butterfly Chic

The Pinklets

Tasha at Everything Happens for a Reason

Joanna at Newleywed Tales

Amanda at The Shepard Life

Mary at Marcys 'Mazing Moments

Ashley at Ashley's Carnival Ride

Two Little Ladies

And here are your 8 questions:

1. You can only pack three things on vacation. What are they?

2. Where would that vacation be?

3. Where was your 1st plane ride to?

4. Do you prefer turkey or ham for Christmas?

5. When is the earliest you shop for Christmas presents?

6. What is your favorite comfort food?

7. You have a shopping spree to any store you want. What is that store?

8. What movie makes you cry any time you watch it?

And......go!

Challenge Day 20-Nicknames

2010-10-30T10:32:00.000-07:00

Today was yard sale today and to say that i was exhausted would be putting it mildly. I'm running on fumes and coffee right now and my muscles ache so much. We were up until 3:30 am getting everything ready in the garage....and we were up at 6:00. More on that later....Today's challenge at Katie's is Nicknames. I have a few.

My mom calls me Scooter, some people call me Kare (pronounced Care), some call me Care Bear, and some people just call me Kari. There's not much you can shorten that too. I will answer to any of these. Now I'm off to the grocery store to get snacks for the ballgame tonight. I hope to take a nap before our friends arrive.

Fill in the Blank Friday

2010-10-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Here is another fun blog survey at Living, Learning, Loving and The Little Things We Do. It's Fill in the Blank Friday.

{1}: My Halloween plans this year will include having a yard sale tomorrow, having people over for the Auburn game, and then Sunday is my mom's birthday and church.
{2}: My most memorable Halloween costume was when I was at a halloween party a few years ago and wore this cute 50s dress. It caught on fire.

{3}: For Halloween this year I'm going to be an Auburn fan at my house.

{4}: I've always wanted to dress up as a flapper.

{5}: Halloween free association! candy corn and more candy corn, scary movies, lots of candy, cute costumes.

{6}: The worst thing about Halloween is when kids try to beat down your door only to find they are a teenager with a pillow case putting in your face to hand them candy while talking on their cell phone.

{7}: The best thing about Halloween is the scary movies and lots of candy corn to make you sick.

Go link up!

Five Question Friday

2010-10-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

It's time for Five Question Friday at What Would Jen Do?. Here are this weeks questions:

1. If you could be a fly on any wall, which would you choose?

My wall b/c then that meant I wouldn't have to go back to work in 10 minutes.

2. Do you budget your Christmas shopping or just get it done without budgeting?

I try to but then usually go over budget.

3. What is the craziest fad diet you have ever done?

I've done the low carb diet before....wasn't too much fun.

4. Is there a TV show that you have seen every episode/season of?

Friends, Golden Girls, Grey's Anatomy, American Idol just to name a few.

5. What one song always pulls at your heart?

Butterfly Kisses always makes me cry.

Challenge Day 19-Something I Miss

2010-10-29T06:02:00.000-07:00

TGIF! It is getting very hard to get up in the morning now b/c the temperature is defnitely dropping. It's Day 19 at Katie's.

Something I Miss

I miss being a kid without a care in the world. Waking up on Saturday morning and the only worry you had was which cartoon you were going to watch. And you had to pick one b/c there wasn't a DVR you could record all of them on. Not having to worry about money. Not wishing the days away during a 2ww (for girls trying to get pregnant you know what I mean). Just being a kid and going to slumber parties to play Dream Phone or Truth or Dare. Those were such fun days. Now don't get me wrong. I love my life but sometimes it's nice to think about being a kid again. I also miss "Bobbie" my grandmother. Not really sure why I picked that name for her...(I call my grandfather Papa Roach-his nickname was Roach in highschool and still is. He thought is was really funny that a band was named after him) Anyway, Bobbie died when I was just 8. I loved going to her house and daring to enter the Green Slime room (which was her basement). If she cought me going down there she would always tell me the Green Slime was going to get me. I remember us playing Chinese checkers for hours and me begging always to spend the night at her house. She was such a sweet grandmother and is greatly missed.

My 1st Award

2010-10-28T20:56:00.000-07:00

My sweet friend and fellow Auburn fan Amy gave me my 1st award! I'm so excited :) Thankyou!

To accept the Versatile Blogger Award the rules are:

{1}: Thank and link back to who gave you the award.

{2}: Share 7 things about yourself.

{3}: Pass it along to 7 blogs you've recently discovered and enjoy!

{4}: Leave the recipients a note, telling them about the award.

So here goes!

7 things about Kari:

1. I have to watch Golden Girls every night before bed...especially if I watch something scary before.

2. I turn the channel every time a dog commercial comes on TV especially the ones about animal abuse.

3. I love to swim but I can't dive.

4. I have never missed an episode of American Idol or Grey's Anatomy.

5. I still get presents from Santa Claus.

6. I could eat Chick-Fil-A every day.

7. I've been to Disney World 6 times and can't wait to go back.

And I'm giving this award to......

Tasha at Everything Happens For A Reason

Julia at Black Tag Diaries

Amanda at Home is Where My Heart Is

Joanna at Newlywed Tales

Amanda at The Shepard Life

Stephanie at The Houghton Happenings

Beth at My Lovely Life

Challenge Day 18- Something I Regret

2010-10-28T19:48:00.000-07:00

Wow it's been a long day. This weekend is our yardsale and this afternoon was spent cleaning out closets. Wow I didn't realize I had so many clothes I don't wear. The hubs is out in the garage trying to get everything organized. Luckily we still have tomorrow night to get everything ready. Now on to today's challenge at Katie's. This is going to sound really cliche but I don't really have any regrets. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and every decision I've made led me to where I am today. Sorry guys but no regrets here. What are we gonna do when this challenge is over? :(

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-10-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

It's time for What I'm Loving Wednesday. Go link up with Jaime and tell us what you're loving today.

I'm loving the weather here. We definitely needed the rain.

I'm loving my hubs and am very proud of him. He coached baseball for 10-11 year olds and last night was there last game. It was also their only win. Bless his heart. He always comes home after the games and tells me how good the kids are doing though. He'll make a great dad.

I'm loving that we get paid 3 times this month instead of 2. That means insurance only comes out twice!

I'm loving this soap. It smells so good.

Whatcha Say Wednesay

2010-10-27T10:43:00.000-07:00

It's time for Whatcha Say Wednesay at What Would Jen Do? and Stash Mama. Here are today's questions:

1. Do you have any birthmarks? If so, where?

Not that I know of.

2. Where did you last go on vacation, where are you going next?

We last went to the beach in Gulf Shores. I'm hoping Disney World is our next vacation.

3. What is your favorite physical feature on yourself?

Ummm...I've been told I have a nice smile and I'll say I have nice legs. Sounds pretty boring huh.

Bonus!
Look around the room find something that begins with an A, B, and C. What did you find?

1. A-Auburn frame- I am in the office.
2. B- Book.
3. C- Coffee mug.

Challenge Day 17- Something You're Looking Forward To

2010-10-27T09:17:00.000-07:00

I'm looking forward to:

.....Halloween. I love watching scary movies especially the older ones. Halloween is still the scariest movie to me. Too bad it's on a Sunday this year and I can't stay up till the wee hours of the morning with my hands covering my eyes. It's also my mom's birthday.

.....our Yard Sale. The hubs took out an ad in the paper yesterday so we will be up early Saturday morning. Tomorrow I am cleaning out my closet to see what I want to sell (that part I'm not looking forward to). This will start our Disney World fund (although the hubs says it's going to pay off credit card...that's no fun though).

.....a relaxing weekend. Although our yard sale will be exhausting, it only lasts until noon and after that we can just relax. Auburn is in Oxford this weekend playing Ole Miss so we will be at home and not in a football stadium all day. I'm thinking of making Rotel dip, Buffalo chicken dip and maybe some halloween goodies.

.....Thanksgiving. I love all the good food this holiday. I make a corn casserole and macoroni and cheese every year. Getting together with family is just so much fun. To the ones you haven't seen in a while, you can just pick back up where you left off. The weather is just perfect and of course a lot of football watching. The Iron Bowl is the day after Thanksgiving again this year. I volunteered to work 4 hours that day (since a lot of people including myself requested off but maybe I'll get on the boss's good side by doing this....she really is a great boss though). I guess I won't be doing the Black Friday shopping, although our TV we have came from a Black Friday deal...not by me; I chose to sleep while the hubs camped out at Target and snagged a great deal. He was the 1st one in the door.

..... moving up. Hopefully soon I will be a level III Medical Transcriptionist. That is the highest you can go. I will be paid by the line instead of hourly so blogging during the day might have to be toned down a little:) With that comes a 15% raise. I am a level II right now but moving along.

..... Christmas. My favorite holiday. Decorating the house and Christmas shopping, the food, the songs, the hot chocolate, family, giving gifts and I'm not going to lie...receiving them. Less than 2 months away!

Link up with Katie and let us know what you're looking forward to!

Zumba #2

2010-10-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

Today marks the 2nd week of Zumba. It was a very windy day but the class was still held right on top of the hospital parking deck. Me and Lisa bumped into eachother quite a few times. I swear if this thing was being video'd then you would all be laughing right now. The work out is so face paced. I took dance from the age of 5 until my senior year of highschool. I am so uncoordinated now, it's not even funny. But that's the fun thing about this....noone is. Everyone is just out there to exercise and a free class is definitely a motivation. I got a great workout tonight but decided to go by the grocery store on my way home for Halloween candy for the trick-or-treaters but what do I do? I couldn't pass the freezer isle without getting this:

Lisa and I last week before our 1st week of Zumba. We didn't know what we were getting into :)

Challenge Day 16-Dream House

2010-10-26T06:57:00.000-07:00

While I really love our home it's always fun to dream about what you can't afford:

I really love this kitchen

And this bathroom

And why don't I dream big with this $7 million dollar home in Charleston, SC.

Link up with Katie and tell us about your dream house.

Tuesday Top 2

2010-10-26T05:27:00.000-07:00

Today's Top 2 at Undomestic Momma's is:

Top 2 Halloween or Fall crafts/decor/party ideas

1. With my love for candy corn this would be a cute idea.

2. This is such a cute idea from The Adventures of One Crazy Lady.

Meet Me on Monday

2010-10-25T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here are the Monday questions from What Would Jen Do?

1. Do you sleep with a night light on?
     No. I have to have all the lights off to fall asleep.

2. What do you drink with dinner?
     Either water or minute maid fruit juice.

3. Do you play the lottery? If so, how often?
     No.

4. How often do you go to the grocery store?
     Sunday is our grocery store day so most of the time just
     once a week.

5. Would you rather travel back in time 500 years or travel forward 500 years?
     Forward...it would be neat to see what new technology the
     world has come up with and see if it's really like The Jetsons.

Day 15- Bible Verse

2010-10-25T06:42:00.000-07:00

It is pouring here in Alabama on this gloomy Monday morning....but we definitely needed this. It's Challenge day 15 at Katie's blog. Here is my favorite bible verse:

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6

Q & A

2010-10-24T16:15:00.000-07:00

I found this on My Life in the Making's blog.

So if you're bored ask away!

War Eagle!

2010-10-24T15:30:00.000-07:00

This was a big weekend for the Auburn Tigers. Saturday morning I had to work and then it was off to Auburn for another hot day-it was a 2:30 game. It was another nail biter but Auburn pulled off another win against LSU. War Eagle!

Waiting for Tiger Walk to start

The fans went wild at the end of the game

Me cutting Lee's head off

That's better.

War Eagle!

K and I having our traditional Sunday after the game lunch. We wanted to go to Niffers (their corn nuggets are amaaaaazing!) but they were already packed by 11:00 and I had to work this afternoon at 1:00 so we went to Chile's instead.

Lee and Dallas are hoping that Auburn will be #1 now.

Day 14- A Picture I Love

2010-10-24T14:58:00.000-07:00

This is a pic of the hubs and I after we just climbed the lighthouse in Tybee Island. As you can see from my hair it was a very windy day but we were having a great time.

I'm Tagged!

2010-10-24T14:52:00.000-07:00

My new sweet Auburn friend Amy tagged me! Here's how it works: I answer the 8 questions that Amy asked me, then I come up with 8 questions of my own and then tag 8 of YOU to answer MY questions. Here we go:

1. Why did you start blogging? What is your favorite part about blogging?

I came across someone's blog through facebook and thought it looked like fun. I love the surveys and getting to know everyone. It is very therapeutic just to type what you are feeling and fun to go back and read your blog.

2. Have you met any bloggers in real life? If so, who? Share the story with us!

No but maybe one day....I would love to.

3. Do you like to cook? If so, what is your favorite recipe?

I do enjoy cooking...most of the time:) My favorite thing to make is Taco Soup b/c it's so easy and very good in the Fall and Winter. Here is the recipe.

4. What is on your Christmas List this year?

I will admit that I give my parents and in-laws my Amazon wish list every year. They request it every Christmas and say it makes it easier for them. I feel like a kid again:) This year I'm not really sure. We want to replace the carpet in our living room with hardwood flooring and take a trip to DisneyWorld. I'm sure I'll come up with something else soon!

5. What is your favorite childhood memory?

I have a lot of really good childhood memories but one that sticks out is the night before our family would leave for DisneyWorld. My sister and stepbrother would put our sleeping bags in the living room and make a fort (b/c we def couldn't sleep) and just stay up all night so excited about the next week.

6. What is the sweetest thing that your husband/boyfriend/fiancé has ever done for you?

I had to have surgery last month and the hubs was such a good caretaker. For my 1st shower postop he stayed in the bathroom and just waited on me to get out in case I fell and just talked to me (it was after my ectopic pregnancy and sometimes I would just cry at the drop of a hat...especially in the shower for some reason).

7. If you had $100,000 cash what would you do with it?

I would pay off our debt, donate to charity, give to Humane Society (Mason lived there when he was a baby) , and if we had to go that route I would adopt.

8. If you could be any appliance in a kitchen, what would you be and why?! :)Hmmmm....I would have to say a refridgerator so I could keep everything fresh and nothing would spoil (that sounds really dorky)

Okay so now for my questions:

1. If you could be in any tv show when you were a kid what would it be?

2. What has been your favorite Christmas gift as a child?

3. What actress would you want to play you if your life was a movie?

4. What decade fad do you wish would come back?

5. What song describes your life?

6. What was your favorite subject in school?

7. If you could have a dream job for a day what would it be?

8. If you could be any animal what would you be and why?

And I'm Tagging....

Amy at A Southern Love

Jaime at This Kind of Love
Julia at Black Tag Diaries
Smiling is Good for Your Teeth
Kati at Katie's Journey
Kit at A Step Into My Life
Tyler at Rants.Raves.Ridiculous
Two Little Ladies

Day 13-Goals

2010-10-23T06:46:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday! It's time for the challenge at Katie's blog.

Short Term Goals

clean out my closet for yard sale.
clean out garage for yard sale.
set yard sale date.........(can you see a theme here?)
stick with Zumba.
walk every other day.
do my ab exercises.
drink more water.
do more couponing.
start a Disney World fund (starting with yard sale money)

Long Term Goals

pay off credit cards.
pay off mortgage.
my ultimate goal would be to be a mom but I guess that's not really a goal since I've come to know I have no control over it.

What are your goals?

Five Question Friday

2010-10-22T08:23:00.000-07:00

1. Who is the better cook, you or your spouse?My spouse definitely. He loves to cook and I am certainly okay with that!

2. How often do you talk to your mom?Everyday, multiple times a day:)

3. Are you adventurous in the kitchen or stick to the recipe?I usually stick to the recipe. Now the hubs on the other hand loves to just make something up in the kitchen and it always turns out great. I'm afraid if I didn't follow the recipe then it would be awful.

4. Is your second toe longer than your big toe?
Yes just a little longer

5. Do you dress up for Halloween? (Bonus question: What will you be this year?)
Sometimes if I am going to a Halloween party. If I do go to one I am thinking about Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.

Day 12: I Believe

2010-10-22T07:19:00.000-07:00

TGIF! Go link up at Katie's for today's challenge.

I Believe......

that everything happens for a reason
that laughter is the best medicine
that coffee is becoming my addiction
that macaroni and cheese is the best comfort food
that the love we have for our pets is not as great as the love they have for us
that a glass of wine and a bubble bath can cure a bad day
in singing in the car at the top of your lungs
breakfast in bed
in prayer

Mums The Word

2010-10-21T16:15:00.000-07:00

My pretty mums I got from Home Depot

Day 11 Favorite Shows

2010-10-21T06:51:00.000-07:00

Hi my name is Kari and I am addicted to reality TV : ) The DVR is on my top list of great inventions. Here are my favorite shows:

American Idol

The Bachelor/ The Bachelorette

Dancing with the Stars

Glee

Grey's Anatomy

Private Practice

America's Got Talent

Man vs Food

Tori and Dean

The Apprentice

Reruns of The Golden Girls

You can see I watch way too much TV...but that's what a DVR is for!

Go link up at Katie's and tell us what your favorites are!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2010-10-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

It's Hump Day! Go link up at Jaime's blog for What I'm Loving Wednesday.

1. I'm loving that tomorrow I only work for 1/2 a day! I think a trip to Hobby Lobby is in order along with maybe a cute exercise outfit for my next Zumba class.

2. I'm loving my fall wreath I made. I just love the color orange.

3. I'm loving that that we are going to the Auburn football game this weekend with Dallas and K.

4. I'm loving this in the morning.

PLUS

5. I'm loving my new blogger friends!

Whatcha Say Wednesday

2010-10-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

It's time for Whatcha Say Wednesday at Jen's blog!

1. Who was the last person to make you laugh…like really really almost pee your pants laugh?

Probably my friend Lisa. We were laughing hysterically at ourselves yesterday at Zumba. She can make me laugh anytime!

2. What website or web page do you frequent the most?Facebook but most recently Blogspot.

3. If you had to…skydiving, or bungee jumping?
This is tough b/c I really would not want to do either but if I had to choose I would say Skydiving. I don't really want to hang upside down and fall!

Bonus!
Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?

Nope

Day 10- Something I am Afraid Of

2010-10-20T07:50:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge over at Katie's blog is Something you're afraid of....there are a few things:

1. I have a fear of Lee dying. It's gotten better but it used to be really bad. A friend of mine's husband died in a car accident not long after they were married. I was so paranoid that Lee was going to die to and it was a time he didn't have a cell phone so if I couldn't get in touch with him then I would panic...it wasn't pretty. It's gotten better but in the back of my head I still think about it when I can't get in touch with him.

2. I have a fear of never being a mom. I haven't talked about it on the blog yet but this all can't be happy all the time right? I have been pregnant twice. The 1st time was last year and I m/c. The 2nd time was last month. I was on Clomid and got pregnant the 1st cycle using it but then found out the baby was in my right tube and I had to have surgery. They saved my tube but I have an increased chance of having another one. I so very badly want to be a mom and I'm realizing I'm 30 now...I'm no longer in my 20s. My fertility rate is going down......BUT I know that GOD has a plan for me and it will happen in his time...not mine:)

Day 9- My Friends

2010-10-19T21:01:00.000-07:00

This is at Amy's wedding. We met in dance class when we were little and got to be good friends after working together. We then lived together for a few years and had the best time!

Amy and I freezing our booties off at the Braves game.

                      Jen, Amy, Julie, and me. I became friends
               with thesegirls through Amy. This is at Amy's baby
                       shower last year.

K or Katherine and I became good friends through our hubs. They are both finatics when it comes to baseball and they drive us crazy! This is a pic of us in Kiawa Island at the most expensive golf course. We were just having lunch there. No golfing for us!

Friends and past co-workers: Me, Amy, Jaime, and Ashley.

Go link up at Katie's blog.

Zumba

2010-10-19T06:43:00.000-07:00

Wish me luck! I am starting a Zumba class this afternoon. I have never done anything like this before. I took dance for 13 years but this is a different story. I haven't been too active since then. I walk/jog but nothing on this level. Hey..it's a Free class and who wouldn't want that?

Top 2 Favorite Old Pics

2010-10-18T17:52:00.000-07:00

I love going through old pictures. When Lee and I first started dating and he was taking me home to meet mom, he told me his mother really didn't have any pictures of him and that they didn't own a camera. So of course when I got there, his mom pulled out the numerous albums of pics she had of him. I just sat there for hours and looked at them giggling at quite a few. Here are a few (okay so I changed it to Top Few Tuesday) favorite old pics of mine:

I love Easter. And yes I still love hunting eggs and yes I still get a basket with candy from the in-laws:)

Still hunting eggs and sporting Rainbow Brite and Jelly shoes.

I was the first girl so of course I had to dress up in these crazy outfits...bonnet and all.

I still make this face when I want something.

I love Disneyworld!

One of my favs of Lee!

One of our first pics together.

Go to The Undomestic Momma and link up with her!

Day 8-A Place I have Traveled To

2010-10-18T11:19:00.000-07:00

I am no world traveler. In fact my first time flying was on our honeymoon to St. Lucia. We actually missed our flight down there...stuipd kiasc but ended up getting to stay an extra day. We stayed at the Sandals resort in St. Lucia and everything was inclusive. The weather was gorgeous and a week was certainly not enough. I would love to go back one day!

Beautiful view!

We loved the swim-up bar

Taking a tour of the island

Enjoying the breakfast buffet. I think we gained quite a few pounds on this trip.

Check out Katie's blog to play the blog hop game!

Day 7- Favorite Movies

2010-10-17T17:37:00.000-07:00

"The Hills are alive with the sound of music...." I love the Sound of Music. I have the 40th Anniversary edition on DVD. I had it on VHS when I was younger and I know all the words to every song. I love all the songs on the movie but I think my favorites are The Goodnight Song and My Favorite Things. I do love Do Re Mi also...heck I love all of them:) Christopher Plummer was quite the looker in his day and I just love Julie Andrews. The 45th edition comes out soon and I believe they are re-releasing it participating theatres. Why can't they come to Auburn?

When I watch this movie it makes me want to move to New York and open up a little bookstore. I love Tom Hanks and I cried at the ending. What can I say I love romantic movies. It made me want Meg Ryan's hair back then but I could never pull it off.

Honorable Mentions would be:

Dirty Dancing
The Holiday
The Karate Kid (hey I'm an 80s child)
Forrest Gump