Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Holiday Happenings

Hello again. A lot has transpired since I last wrote. :-) I am sitting here writing this from my new MacBook which Darren got me for Christmas. :-)

Dec. 23, Frank and Michelle (friends who grew up with Darren in high school) came over for pizza and games. It was a lot of fun.

Darren and I both had to work on Christmas Day, so we celebrated on Christmas Eve day. We went to his sister's house for brunch, usually his mom would cook a big breakfast for their family get together. LeAnn did a great job of recreating everything and we had food galore. After spending some time over there visiting, eating and opening gifts; Darren, Hunter and I headed back to our house to have our "Christmas". Mainly we just opened presents, as we were too stuffed to eat anything. :-p My side of the family had their get together on the Sunday after Christmas, but due to Darren & my work schedule, we will be unable to attend this year. :-(

Christmas Day was very busy at work, which really is odd...

I got sick this past weekend, so spent most of my time in the bed or on the couch. :-p I am grateful that it did not last longer than about 2 days...

Sunday night I had invited a group of friends to meet us at Carrabba's for Darren's birthday dinner. We were happy to have so many friends come out and join us, and enjoyed a good time of fellowship. Of course, we also enjoyed the YUMMY food! 

Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the mall...checking out some of the sales. We had a gift card we needed to use and were able to get several items that we needed/wanted. It was nice to spend relaxed time with each other too.  

Today, it is getting back to the normal routine...whatever that is. :-p

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Much To Do

Aha, so I have not updated for a while. Part of me was just busy...and then part of me was waiting for something "profound" to happen...though I am not really sure why I thought something profound would happen. :-D

Mostly I have been busy with work and getting Christmas stuff ready. I love Christmas time...the light, the music, the cheer, finding the "perfect" gift for a loved one, etc. :-) Darren and I are mostly ready...Both of our families drew names this year...so we only got to shop for 4 gifts for extended family. My side of the family has decided that we will try to make birthday's more of a " big deal" this year. That way you can still have the joy of picking out the perfect present for every person, but it will spread it out over the year a little more. There are 6 "kids" in my family, plus spouses and children, so that makes it a little more feasible for everyone.

This year I got the tree decorated and the living room decorated. I got some greenery put up outside and was hoping to get lights and ribbon too...but I think this year we will just have the greenery and maybe next year get the rest. ;-)

Tonight is our Christmas program at church and I am looking forward to going. I wish Darren could come with me...but he is working today. I plan to take him dessert after church.

Well, I have to go finish getting ready for church. I got my hair cut recently and have been trying different ways to wear it. Today I tried some hot stix roller I had...I am feeling like an overgrown Shirley Temple at the moment...I hope I can fix this into something salvageable. :-)

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

New Beginning

I have decided to try to start blogging again. I will not promise on the frequency of posts...but I will try to add bits and pieces here and there. This will replace my earlier blog A Medic and Her Dogs. Right now, I probably need to get some more Christmas decorating done. :-D