13 fun facts about Hal and me:
1. We eat at Lieu's Chinese Bistro at least once a week, they know us by our first names!
2. We have a secret handshake. :D
3. We still haven't found a house, and we are starting to wonder if we are going to be living in this apartment for the rest of our lives!
4. We live for football season!
5. September is going to be a great month for us! September 8th we are going to Athens for the Georgia-Carolina game! September 17th we are leaving for Las Vegas for 4 days! September 25th we will be married for 6 months!
6. My favortie appliance is my dishwasher! If we don't have one when we move, I will be devasated!
7. Hal just recently lost 25 pounds! I am so jealous! :D
8. I am terrified of spiders, Hal is terrified of rats!
9. Hal was my very first crush in high school and he had a crush on me, neither of us knew until 4 years later!
10. We are both staunch Republicans.
11. Even though Hal was a professional baseball player, he hates watching baseball on TV and going to baseball games! His favorite team is the Philadelphia Phillies, mine is the Houston Astros. Did I mention that we LOVE football?
12. When we are at home together we are always watching the Food Network or the Discovery Channel. We love Tyler Florence and Man vs. Wild.
13. We love good food, good restaurants, and good wine. Our next big vacation is being planned around all of those things! Just a note: Downtown Charlotte is GREAT for all of these things, and close to home!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
THANK YOU!
Okay girls, I just wanted to tell you all THANK YOU for posting those lists of favorite products! Being a newlywed and living on my own for the first time, there are still products that I am searching for to meet certain needs! Because I am so new at buying and using products, I love it when others share their wisdom and knowledge with me!
So I am making a motion today, that when one of us finds a great product we love, we should share with everyone! I greatly appreciate the help and experience of all of you girls, and I am always anxious to hear about what works and what doesn't!
Thanks again! :D
So I am making a motion today, that when one of us finds a great product we love, we should share with everyone! I greatly appreciate the help and experience of all of you girls, and I am always anxious to hear about what works and what doesn't!
Thanks again! :D
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Thursday 13
Well, I decided to play along with Jaime and Annie and add my 13 favorite products!
I love Johnson's baby lotion, any kind really. I especially love the Shea and Cocoa Butter 24 hour Moisture Lotion!! It makes my skin feel so moisturized without feeling so "creamy."
I love Johnson's baby lotion, any kind really. I especially love the Shea and Cocoa Butter 24 hour Moisture Lotion!! It makes my skin feel so moisturized without feeling so "creamy."
These are my Pottery Barn Emma dishes that I love SOOO much!!
I love the Dove deodorant. I NEVER, and I seriously mean never, get razor burn!
I must agree with Jaime, Advil Liqui-Gels have changed my life. Any pain, I pop 2 of these and I am fine for the day!
I cannot live without my Burt's Bees Lip Balm, I think that I might be addicted!
This may be a little personal, but I love this tissue. It never hurts my bottom!
Method products are the best. These wipes are 100% biodegradable, made from all natural products.
The Method hand wash in Sea Minerals scent that is wonderful. Method is sold at all Target and Bloom stores.
The Method Tub and Tile spray is awesome. It doesn't have that terrible amonia smell like all the others. It is 100% natural and safe to breathe in while cleaning! I love environmentally friendly products! Method has a whole line of products that I love and they are all 100% natural and biodegradable!!
This is the face wash that keeps me from breaking out! I am like Annie, I never had trouble with zits until my 20's and this cleanser really really helps!
I LOVE my MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder. I apply it with a brush and it is so light, but looks like I have just the right amount of make up on!
My Mario Badescu moisturizer is the best. It is for normal - oily skin. It is very light and does not feel cakey or creamy! I love it!
I love Mario Badescu products. This Aloe Lotion Toner is fabulous! It is a toner and moisturizer in one. It is so refreshing to my skin, I love getting out of the shower and putting it on my face!Wednesday, July 25, 2007
My Favorite Things...
Some of the other girls have included lists of their favorite things on their blogs and it inspired me to think of all of the things I love. I am not purposely being a "copy cat," but I just wanted to share. I like reading other lists so I can try new things, hopefully you can do the same with mine! :D So here goes:
* Lieu's Chinese Bistro
* High Definition TV
* WalMart Online Photo Center
* Key Lime Pie
* Rachel Ray
* the Food Network - Giada's Weekend Getaway is my FAVORITE!
* Crane Paper Co.
* Johnson's Shea and Cocoa Butter Lotion
* Starbuck's Iced Mocha
* Hawaiian Pizza
* Target (EVERYTHING!)
* My NorthFace Mountain Bike
* Patagonia's Women's Retro-X Fleece
* Football season
* Pottery Barn (for decorating ideas)
* my Pottery Barn Emma dishes
* my Williams-Sonoma cooks tools
* playing UNO with Hal's family :D
* Snapple Raspberry White Tea
* the Venus Fly Trap
* Godiva Chocolate Truffles
* The Fresh Market (especially the cookies)
* Mirassou Pinot Noir
* sushi
* Marble Slab Creamery (chocolate swiss with kit kats)
* planning our next big vacation
* my quiet time
* blogging, of course :D
Another favorite thing I must note: When Hal comes in off night shift and wakes me up with a kiss it is the most wonderful, fulfilling feeling in the world!! :D
Hope y'all are having a great day!!
* Lieu's Chinese Bistro
* High Definition TV
* WalMart Online Photo Center
* Key Lime Pie
* Rachel Ray
* the Food Network - Giada's Weekend Getaway is my FAVORITE!
* Crane Paper Co.
* Johnson's Shea and Cocoa Butter Lotion
* Starbuck's Iced Mocha
* Hawaiian Pizza
* Target (EVERYTHING!)
* My NorthFace Mountain Bike
* Patagonia's Women's Retro-X Fleece
* Football season
* Pottery Barn (for decorating ideas)
* my Pottery Barn Emma dishes
* my Williams-Sonoma cooks tools
* playing UNO with Hal's family :D
* Snapple Raspberry White Tea
* the Venus Fly Trap
* Godiva Chocolate Truffles
* The Fresh Market (especially the cookies)
* Mirassou Pinot Noir
* sushi
* Marble Slab Creamery (chocolate swiss with kit kats)
* planning our next big vacation
* my quiet time
* blogging, of course :D
Another favorite thing I must note: When Hal comes in off night shift and wakes me up with a kiss it is the most wonderful, fulfilling feeling in the world!! :D
Hope y'all are having a great day!!
Monday, July 23, 2007
Now I understand...
When I was about 2 years old my parents got me a puppy. I named her Candy, and she was my buddy growing up. Being that I was an only child, she was my playmate most days. After 13 years of being the neighborhood pet, Candy died. Being a teenager, it didn't really bother me much, as I had so much else on my mind. I was sad, yes, but I was so wrapped up in my own life, I had forgotten about my precious Candy. I don't even remember if I cried.
About a year later, in October of 2000, I was given another puppy as a gift. Dixie, as I named her, was a precious baby Boxer, was given to me as a surprise. I had always wanted a Boxer, and I was SO excited! I got to watch her grow up, and I got to take pictures of all of the funny memories along the way. She developed her own human-like personality and emotions. I came to love her as if she was a family member.
In February when I moved out of my parents house, I couldn't take Dixie with me for 3 reasons. First, I was going to be living in a small apartment that would be too small for her. She had been used to living outside in a big yard, she would not be happy pinned in. Second, she was just as much my mom and dad's dog as she was mine. They would have been devastated had I taken her. Last, we have a black Lab, Wes, who loves her so much. There would have been no way to separate them. Needless to say, I left Dixie with my parents, and I moved out. I do get to come back everyweek and see my babies, but I miss them so much!
About 3 years ago, Dixie developed 2 growths on her neck. Immediately my mom and I took her to the vet to have them checked. He told us that they were very similar to human zits, and that they would eventually "pop" and go away. Unfortunately they never went away, and one became an open wound. We never thought much about it, because the vet told us it was just a zit.
Saturday, I called my mom to talk, and she told me that she and my dad finally broke down and took Dixie to the vet to have the open sore checked out. Dr. Patch, the vet, came in and immediately told them that most likely Dixie's zits had developed into CANCER! They immediately admitted her for surgery to remove her cancers. He said that this is very common in Boxers, but we were all stunned. Cancer? Can dogs even get cancer, we thought. The vet told my parents that there was nothing he could do for her. She could have chemo and radiation, but it can really debilitate a dog. He said he would never recommend that for any dog. As my mom told me these things over the phone, tears were streaming down my cheeks. At that minute I really understood the "man's best friend" phrase. Our pets are like our family members, and honestly we treat them as such. I thought, if we lose Dixie, we will be losing part of our family! Dixie had to stay at Dr. Patch's office until today, and then she could come back home.
I met my mom this morning at the vet to see her. I honestly was expecting the worse, and I didn't want my mom to have to go alone. We went in and told them we were there to pick Dixie up. So we waited and waited for what seemed like an hour (but was really only about 10 minutes) to get her. Suddenly, the door opened, and out came our Dixie girl! She was so happy to see us, and she was OKAY!! It seemed like nothing was wrong! My mom and I, although neither of us acknowledged it, were so relieved.
We haven't found out for sure if she has cancer, but we will find out when she goes back in 10 days, just what the prognosis is. We got Dixie in the car, and she and my mom were headed for home. As I drove away from the vet's office, I began to cry. I don't know if I have ever cried tears of joy, but today I did. I was so thankful that, at least for now that Dixie is okay.
I didn't understand until this weekend, how much joy and love, pets bring to our lives. I love my dogs, and in some way, my life is happier because I have them.
About a year later, in October of 2000, I was given another puppy as a gift. Dixie, as I named her, was a precious baby Boxer, was given to me as a surprise. I had always wanted a Boxer, and I was SO excited! I got to watch her grow up, and I got to take pictures of all of the funny memories along the way. She developed her own human-like personality and emotions. I came to love her as if she was a family member.
In February when I moved out of my parents house, I couldn't take Dixie with me for 3 reasons. First, I was going to be living in a small apartment that would be too small for her. She had been used to living outside in a big yard, she would not be happy pinned in. Second, she was just as much my mom and dad's dog as she was mine. They would have been devastated had I taken her. Last, we have a black Lab, Wes, who loves her so much. There would have been no way to separate them. Needless to say, I left Dixie with my parents, and I moved out. I do get to come back everyweek and see my babies, but I miss them so much!
About 3 years ago, Dixie developed 2 growths on her neck. Immediately my mom and I took her to the vet to have them checked. He told us that they were very similar to human zits, and that they would eventually "pop" and go away. Unfortunately they never went away, and one became an open wound. We never thought much about it, because the vet told us it was just a zit.
Saturday, I called my mom to talk, and she told me that she and my dad finally broke down and took Dixie to the vet to have the open sore checked out. Dr. Patch, the vet, came in and immediately told them that most likely Dixie's zits had developed into CANCER! They immediately admitted her for surgery to remove her cancers. He said that this is very common in Boxers, but we were all stunned. Cancer? Can dogs even get cancer, we thought. The vet told my parents that there was nothing he could do for her. She could have chemo and radiation, but it can really debilitate a dog. He said he would never recommend that for any dog. As my mom told me these things over the phone, tears were streaming down my cheeks. At that minute I really understood the "man's best friend" phrase. Our pets are like our family members, and honestly we treat them as such. I thought, if we lose Dixie, we will be losing part of our family! Dixie had to stay at Dr. Patch's office until today, and then she could come back home.
I met my mom this morning at the vet to see her. I honestly was expecting the worse, and I didn't want my mom to have to go alone. We went in and told them we were there to pick Dixie up. So we waited and waited for what seemed like an hour (but was really only about 10 minutes) to get her. Suddenly, the door opened, and out came our Dixie girl! She was so happy to see us, and she was OKAY!! It seemed like nothing was wrong! My mom and I, although neither of us acknowledged it, were so relieved.
We haven't found out for sure if she has cancer, but we will find out when she goes back in 10 days, just what the prognosis is. We got Dixie in the car, and she and my mom were headed for home. As I drove away from the vet's office, I began to cry. I don't know if I have ever cried tears of joy, but today I did. I was so thankful that, at least for now that Dixie is okay.
I didn't understand until this weekend, how much joy and love, pets bring to our lives. I love my dogs, and in some way, my life is happier because I have them.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
It has been a while!
Well it has been a week now since I have posted, but not much has been going on around our house! I hope everyone is having a great summer!
I went to Greenville Tech yesterday and officially registered for my classes, whew!, what a headache. I definately didn't miss all the paperwork and running around that you have to do while in college! So, I am enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology 210 and Microbiology 225. I am a little nervous about this I must say, being that BOTH of these classes are LABS, and I work a full time job! I guess I will be running off gasoline for the next 4 months, because it sure won't be sleep that will keep me going!
I also forgot how expensive school is! Funny how in just one year you forget so much, huh? I kept apologizing to Hal for totally draining our savings account. He made me feel better when he told me that I was his "investment" and that one day I would definately be worth it! I am very excited about my new endeavor, though!
Hal and I saw Live Free or Die Hard last night, and I LOVED IT. Okay, I must admit, I do tend to have a tom boy side, so I really love action movies. I tell you what though, by the end of the movie I was worn out! It was so intense! It was packed with action and suspense from beginning to end! I highly recommend this movie to EVERYONE! Bruce Willis was FANTASTIC!
On another note, I have really enjoyed this warm weather, and summer is such a great time of the year, but I am SO ready for fall to arrive. I am not necessarily so ready for the cooler weather as I am FOOTBALL SEASON! Hal and I live and breathe football from August to January, and I have grown to miss it! At heart, football season is truly my favorite time of the year! I am so excited to see Willy Korn make his debut as a TIGER, I think he will do great things for Clemson football and the morale of the fans! I do have to admit one more thing, I am a Clemson fan, but I have grown to love Carolina too! Maybe its because Hal crams it down my throat 24/7, but I do have to say I am a Gamecock fan! heehee :D I am sure, come August, I will talk a lot about football, so I will spare you now!
TGIF!! :D
I went to Greenville Tech yesterday and officially registered for my classes, whew!, what a headache. I definately didn't miss all the paperwork and running around that you have to do while in college! So, I am enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology 210 and Microbiology 225. I am a little nervous about this I must say, being that BOTH of these classes are LABS, and I work a full time job! I guess I will be running off gasoline for the next 4 months, because it sure won't be sleep that will keep me going!
I also forgot how expensive school is! Funny how in just one year you forget so much, huh? I kept apologizing to Hal for totally draining our savings account. He made me feel better when he told me that I was his "investment" and that one day I would definately be worth it! I am very excited about my new endeavor, though!
Hal and I saw Live Free or Die Hard last night, and I LOVED IT. Okay, I must admit, I do tend to have a tom boy side, so I really love action movies. I tell you what though, by the end of the movie I was worn out! It was so intense! It was packed with action and suspense from beginning to end! I highly recommend this movie to EVERYONE! Bruce Willis was FANTASTIC!
On another note, I have really enjoyed this warm weather, and summer is such a great time of the year, but I am SO ready for fall to arrive. I am not necessarily so ready for the cooler weather as I am FOOTBALL SEASON! Hal and I live and breathe football from August to January, and I have grown to miss it! At heart, football season is truly my favorite time of the year! I am so excited to see Willy Korn make his debut as a TIGER, I think he will do great things for Clemson football and the morale of the fans! I do have to admit one more thing, I am a Clemson fan, but I have grown to love Carolina too! Maybe its because Hal crams it down my throat 24/7, but I do have to say I am a Gamecock fan! heehee :D I am sure, come August, I will talk a lot about football, so I will spare you now!
TGIF!! :D
Friday, July 13, 2007
Have a great weekend!
Wow, I am so glad that it is Friday! I cannot wait to sleep late in the morning! I still have not gotten used to getting up early and I have been doing this for a year now! I probably never will.
Hal actually gets tomorrow off, so I plan to spend the day with my hubby! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
Hal actually gets tomorrow off, so I plan to spend the day with my hubby! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!
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