=)

at 06/02/11 3:26PM
*Drum roll please*....

In December 2011, Lord Willing, Justin and I will become parents. =) I'm 10 weeks pregnant, so only 30-ish weeks to go. =)

  • sullivan
    Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!! So excited for you!!! I was hoping that's what that smiley was!! Yay for cousins close in age too! Yay!!!
    by sullivan at 06/02/11 3:55PM
  • angelad
    YAY!!!! So exciting!
    by angelad at 06/02/11 4:06PM
  • laurchel
    Woohoo!! LOVE the shirt :)
    by laurchel at 06/02/11 4:40PM
  • mamabear
    YAY!! Such a cute outfit :-) The little hat we bought will go great with it!
    by mamabear at 06/02/11 5:07PM
  • marmee
    I heard it through the grapevine ... congratulations! Parenting is the best thing you'll ever do! Love and prayers for you. :)
    by marmee at 06/02/11 7:28PM
  • crystalized
    That is so awesome! And hey -- we'll be pregnant at the same time...for about 6ish more weeks. ;-) I'm so so excited for you!!!!
    by crystalized at 06/03/11 11:37PM

It's not where you've been, it's where you're going...

at 03/07/11 12:27PM
A whirl-wind weekend just ended, and now I have to prepare myself for a whirl-wind week!!

Our gospel meeting at the church at Westside starts on Wednsday, with meeting times at 7pm on Wed/Thur/Fri, 6pm on Saturday, and then 9:30 on Sunday.

I have work 8-4ish each day, and need to do as much as I can while at the office so I don't have extra stuff to do in the evenings since I'll be busy!!

I also have to plan a meal for Thursday... something I can make ahead and then just pop in the oven when I get home. Lasagna, perhaps? I'm excited to have family visit. It seems like the visits are few and far between, so it is great to see them!

I spent last Thursday, Friday, and part of Saturday up in Buffalo visiting my sister Rachel. Her son, Anthony, is now 5 months old! I cannot believe it. He also weighs 3 times as much as he did as a newborn...not a premie anymore!! He's too cute. I have pics posted on facebook, and a video too. He loves to blow raspberries. =)

Well, that's all the exciting news in my life lately! It is cold here today, but the sun is shining. Life is good!

Anti-Hoarding

at 02/21/11 2:00PM
I've watched several episodes of "Hoarders" recently on Netflix. As a result, my living room is absolutely clutter-free and spotless.

=)

Watching shows like that make me realize a few things ---

1. I could never, EVER live in a house that messy.
2. Even when I say my house is messy, it never looks that bad and there is NEVER rotting food.
3. A good, clean house brings peace of mind.

So I've been de-cluttering and cleaning lately, just to keep the hoarding at bay. =) I think I have enough of my Mom in me to keep it from ever getting close to the "Hoarders" standard. But it feels good to clean it up and make sure. =)

The temp was in the 60's on Saturday, so I opened the windows in the living room and steam-cleaned the carpet. There were a few stains that are now MIA. Woo!

Now that my house is in order, the only thing standing between us and having a Singing at our place is finding a night that people can come! Justin just started a new position at work, and is working more nights now. =P Phooey!


Bargains!

at 02/02/11 9:19PM *
I love saving money. I especially love saving money on things we have to buy anyway --

2 x's 42 ct. package of Prilosec, $24.99 at Rite Aid

-$14 coupon/giftcard on next purchase

-$25 mail-in-rebate

Grand total of $10.98!! They don't let you combine offers, otherwise I would've used the $8 coupon in this week's paper and only spent $2.98. Alas, it is not allowed.

If anyone wants to snag this deal, print the rebate form at http://www.prilosecotc.com/en_US/consumer/PromotionsDiscounts/Documents/Rebate_Form.pdf and mail your receipts (dated by 2/15), UPC's, and form by 3/1.

=)

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UPDATE
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I also just snagged a sweater ($5) and pair of pajama pants ($4) from American Eagle. I'm on a roll!
  • mamabear
    Great deal! Sorry I didn't get a chance to talk to you much tonight. Kathy was giving me some information, and advice, I needed about my dad :-)
    by mamabear at 02/02/11 11:02PM
  • crystalized
    I love good deals! Way to go, girl!
    by crystalized at 02/03/11 4:02PM

It's official...

at 01/28/11 11:01AM
...I am finally signed up for my LAST class. Hopefully, on May 6th, I will receive my Masters degree. And be DONE WITH HIGHER EDUCATION FOREVER... =)
  • mamabear
    YAY!!! Then you won't know what to do with you day :-)
    by mamabear at 01/28/11 12:00PM
  • marmee
    ^^Oh, I think she'll have some ideas. ;) Blessings to you!
    by marmee at 01/28/11 12:47PM
  • arual
    I can think of a thousand ideas! =)
    by arual at 01/28/11 12:50PM
  • crystalized
    Awesome!!!
    by crystalized at 01/29/11 11:53PM