Marrying Off My Best Friend ;-) Hawaii Posts Part I

Like the best man said as we were walking back down the aisle, "Well all my friends are married now." Yep, its true. I married off my best friend. But she got herself a good one, and I guess we'll keep him. ;-)

Unit, you looked amazing!

BestFriendsForever

She only looks a little nervous, but absolutely gorgeous ;-)

Aww how cute are we!

Well it's done.......

And they lived happily ever after.....

Unit always remember what I told you on the night you got married, you will always be my best friend and I am here for you no matter what. We are a unit and no one can change that...not even a husband! :-)

True Story

Preface: After leaving my part-time job today, I decide I will go tan at the tanning salon. I told myself driving in the parking lot, "Self only tan in the level 1, you are out of upgrades. And you can't afford any more." I repeated this over and over.

Now on to the real story....

Tanning Boy: Hi welcome to (the place where I tan).

Me: Hi. (I hand over my scan card thing and scan my fingerprint)

Tanning Boy: Would you like to purchase any upgrades today, I see you're out?

Me: Umm.......

Tanning Boy: Level 3, 4 and 5 beds have new bulbs

Me: Ok you talked me into it. (I proceed to hand over my credit card)

Tanning Boy: Great, level 4 room 10 is all ready for you.

WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! I am such a sucker. I have ZERO self-control! All someone has to do is dangle something in my face and I pay up.

I tell you what though, I do love me some new bulbs. And the level 4 bed is my favorite. Yes, that is how I will rationalize this in my head. It is all worth it to be tan.....right?

Merry Christmas Y'all!

I pray that everyone had a great Christmas and that you are looking forward to the new year!

Love Y'all!

Blogging From The Tanning Bed Part 2.0

I don't know what it is lately but every time I get in the tanning bed, I have the urge to blog. I know that I said that I was going to give more details of my Hawaii trip (and I will) but right now I'm going to share some Oh My Goodness moments I had this past week.

First, I have made it through half of my first year teaching! I cannot even believe it! I am so happy and proud. I could not be happier with my job and I truly love my kids. I am so thrilled with all of it. :) So here's to us, Amber and Sarah, we did it!!!!!! We are teachers! It is still weird for me to say that! ;-)

Secondly, I feel like Christmas snuck up on me and bit me in the butt. I am so not prepared. I'm not ready. Can Christmas be next month, please?! I mean come on, I don't even have my tree up!

Thirdly (is that a word?), I'm old. I don't know when it happened but I'm old. I saw someone I haven't seen in like 6+ years and he looked older, and then it dawned on me that I must look older too. Because we are old. I know what you're thinking, but honestly I have been in denial . ;-)

Lastly, while I may not be ready for Christmas I am so ready for 2010. Bring it on new year! I'm ready!

Back To Reality

I am home safely from Hawaii. I have SO MUCH to update on but it will have to wait until tomorrow. But for now here is a teaser pictures. :-)

I'm Leavin' On A Jet Plane

Tomorrow I am heading off to Dallas for the night, then on Tuesday I am heading off to HAWAII!!

I am so stinking excited on so many levels to go to Hawaii! It is cool just to be going, but it is even more exciting that I am going to be the maid of honor in my best friend's wedding.

So for the next week I will be in Maui! Be prepared for lots of pictures when I return!!!!!!

I Cannot Believe It

Dear Time,

Please slow down. Each day goes by faster and faster. I need a minute to catch my breath please.

Thank you,
Me


Seriously y'all when did December get here? I am not ready......I can't seem to catch up....

Oh So Thankful Thursday Thirteen!

Things I am thankful for:

1. I serve a loving God who saved me.
2. My family is amazing.
3. I have fantastic friends.
4. My life is full of people who will do anything for me and give me unending support.
5. I have a job.
6. My job is a joy.
7. I love going to work everyday.
8. My life is changing for the better every day.
9. I have a beautiful home.
10. My cats bring a smile to my face.
11. I can have a Dr. Pepper every day. ;-)
12. My bills get paid every month.
13. I am learning something new every time I turn around.

So Good!

I saw New Moon, and it was AWESOME!

The End!

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Resisting Temptation

New Moon came out yesterday. And I haven't seen it.....yet......

I resisted the urge to be one of those crazies at the midnight showing only because I didn't want to sit in a crazy crowded theatre.

But don't you worry fellow Twihards, I will see it. I even talked Sarah (Hi Sarah!) into seeing it with me. :)

Hopefully by next weekend I will have seen it.

Blogging From The Tanning Bed

Is it weird that I really am typing this from the tanning bed? I hope not! ;-)

I have been meaning to post something for a while now and this moment seemed like a good time. There has been so much going on lately that I'm going take any chance I get to blog and read other people's blog.

And I will be honest, I have been cheating on blogger/blogging with Vlogs on YouTube. I am hopelessly addicted to a couple of daily vloggers. Y'all should check out the Shaytards and Charles Trippy....seriously so funny.

On an unrelated note I am really sweating in here! I'm ready for my time to be over! One of the reasons I am tanning is because I am in a wedding in December! IN HAWAII!! Woohoo!

Alright I'm done baking, off to work now!
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Filler

You know things are bad on your blog when your mom tells you that you need to update. But lately my life has been consumed by teaching, and I am just not sure y'all want to read about my students. So basically until I can come up with something fantastic to blog about, I will tide y'all over with some pictures from this weekend at the ranch.

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To Vlog or Not To Vlog, That Is The Question

I am thinking about adding the occasional vlog (video blog) to my blog. I actually made my first attempt at vlogging tonight. I uploaded it to YouTube, but not to here for some reason. I don't know why, but I am hesitant to put them on here.

So any thoughts? Vlog, yes or no? Lame or cool? Give me some thought peoples. And by peoples I mean all 2 of you who actually read this. Anyways, I digress....

I am a big fan of some "famous" vloggers on YouTube and I hate to stalk other peoples blogs or vlogs then not have one of my own. You know what I mean.... I think I am over-thinking this whole thing.

Well we will have to see how the vlog thing goes. Give me some feedback or thoughts. Who knows you may see my first vlog up in the next couple of days.

Wow this might go in the most random post hall of fame. Sorry for the randomness!

Love y'all! :-)

The Song I Have Playing On Repeat

Matthew West
All The Broken Pieces

Did you feel, feel it break
From all the weight of your mistake?
You never knew how much it cost
Feels like your innocence is lost

So much for the perfect life
So much for the perfect day
It's like no matter how you try
Perfection's just too far away

So lift them up to Me
All the broken pieces
All the broken pieces of your life

To Me
All the broken pieces
All the broken pieces of your life

Did you hear what I said?
Did you read the words I wrote down in red?
I was broken once for you
And no one loves you like I do

And that's the beauty of this grace
It can put the pieces back in place
And shine reflections of forgiveness
In a million different ways

'Cause I can take even your greatest mistake
Every scar, every tear, every break
And I can turn it into something
More beautiful than you have ever seen

All your broken pieces
I'll put them back together, yeah
Are you broken, are you broken?

Just lift them up to Me
All the broken pieces
Give all the broken pieces of your life

Lift them up to Me
Let Me carry you
I will take your pieces
And put them back together

Dear Lord,

Take all my broken pieces. Only You can carry their weight and turn them into something new. Help me to seek You and not search for perfection. Lord, show me Your grace. The grace that I deserve. The grace that You give without question. Let Your love shine through me.

In Your Holy name I pray.

Amen

New Week

So I am finally over the flu. I was out of work for 4 days and my first day back was Thursday. I was so happy to go back, I really missed all my kiddos. And I am happy to say that they missed me too! I have never gotten so many hugs in one day. :-)

That flu really kicked my butt and I am really glad to be rid of it. I hope no one I know gets it! Thankfully I didn't give it to anyone....I don't think! ;-)

Tomorrow starts a new week and I am looking forward to it. Its gonna be a busy one but being busy is good.

I guess that is all I have. Have a blessed week y'all!

Well it's official

I have the flu.



Type A Flu to be exact.



This is horrible timing. I have David Crowder Band tickets for tonight, and now I'm gonna miss it!



Pardon my language but this is super sucko!

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