wherever the evening takes you tonight...
make it memorable.
cheers!
and here's to lookin' fine in 2009!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
out with the old
wherever the evening takes you tonight...
make it memorable.
cheers!
and here's to lookin' fine in 2009!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
2008 in review
with the end of 2008 less than a week away, i decided that a good way to look back would be to search my computer for one photo from each of the past twelve months.
however, as soon as i began, i was immediately reminded of the fact that i am completely and utterly photographically challenged! i mean really, really challenged. i am the girl who forgets her camera at every event, and then can't figure out how to use it on the lucky occasion it happens to be along.
it is for this reason that my loyal readers {all three of you} will notice that some of the following pictures have been posted in previous blog entries.
that being said, here's what i came up with!
january--
oh, my. this seems like so long ago! there is not much to report about january, aside from the very important fact that my best friend brooke braved the bitter north woods one evening for dinner and drinks.
february--
j celebrated his twenty sixth birthday with a doggie cake from his favorite girl, ruby.
march--
i was enjoying my first real job as a third grade teacher, spending many late evenings at school obsessing over trival things, such as bulletin boards like this one!
april--
april brought with it early birthday presents for both my brother and me as we were treated to a long weekend visit with our famous sister in san francisco. we had an awesome time exploring the city together and made lots of memories!
may--
the much anticipated premiere of 'sex and the city: the movie' was celebrated at brooke's fabulous apartment in minneapolis!
june--
in june both j and i were excited to hang up our teacher hats for the summer and start landscaping our two acres. we also celebrated our first anniversary, my twenty sixth birthday, and participated in the wedding of a dear friend...all in the same weekend!
july--
it will never cease to amaze me that i made it five years past my legal drinking age before discovering the most delightful summer event...chetek brewfest!! our $25 admission bought us souvenier beer steins, live music, all you can eat bbq ribs, and more beer than one could ever sample. there is no doubt we will be back again in 2009; this time with lawn chairs, plastic gloves, and pretzel necklaces in tow!
august--
thanks to a lot of help from our parents and the patient employees at menards, we were able to renovate our deck right before the start of another busy football season. in addition, august is never complete without attending this festival.
september--
i began my new job as a first grade teacher in a district closer to home. although overwelming at first {hence the lack of any photographic evidence}, i have definitely grown to love it.
october--
it was a beautiful fall! we continued to use our grill and have campfires throughout the month of october. this is a photo taken from our deck, looking toward the front yard. this is also when j began classes for his master's program, which keeps him busy one weekend a month.
november--
our annual trip to green bay for the packer-bear game was shared this year with j's two brothers. the pack brought home a 37-3 victory and, as always, we had a lot of fun. once again, this is a photo i've previously posted...sorry! i know i have a lot more photos stored on my laptop {and that i'll kick myself when i see the pictures i should have used} but i'm just too lazy to start it up.
december--
we celebrated the holidays with family, and started what i hope will become a new tradition: game day on the twenty fifth! it was cozy, hilarious, and a nice change to be "home" on christmas.
that's all folks! see ya in 2009!
however, as soon as i began, i was immediately reminded of the fact that i am completely and utterly photographically challenged! i mean really, really challenged. i am the girl who forgets her camera at every event, and then can't figure out how to use it on the lucky occasion it happens to be along.
it is for this reason that my loyal readers {all three of you} will notice that some of the following pictures have been posted in previous blog entries.
that being said, here's what i came up with!
january--
oh, my. this seems like so long ago! there is not much to report about january, aside from the very important fact that my best friend brooke braved the bitter north woods one evening for dinner and drinks.
february--
j celebrated his twenty sixth birthday with a doggie cake from his favorite girl, ruby.
march--
i was enjoying my first real job as a third grade teacher, spending many late evenings at school obsessing over trival things, such as bulletin boards like this one!
april--
april brought with it early birthday presents for both my brother and me as we were treated to a long weekend visit with our famous sister in san francisco. we had an awesome time exploring the city together and made lots of memories!
may--
the much anticipated premiere of 'sex and the city: the movie' was celebrated at brooke's fabulous apartment in minneapolis!
june--
in june both j and i were excited to hang up our teacher hats for the summer and start landscaping our two acres. we also celebrated our first anniversary, my twenty sixth birthday, and participated in the wedding of a dear friend...all in the same weekend!
july--
it will never cease to amaze me that i made it five years past my legal drinking age before discovering the most delightful summer event...chetek brewfest!! our $25 admission bought us souvenier beer steins, live music, all you can eat bbq ribs, and more beer than one could ever sample. there is no doubt we will be back again in 2009; this time with lawn chairs, plastic gloves, and pretzel necklaces in tow!
august--
thanks to a lot of help from our parents and the patient employees at menards, we were able to renovate our deck right before the start of another busy football season. in addition, august is never complete without attending this festival.
september--
i began my new job as a first grade teacher in a district closer to home. although overwelming at first {hence the lack of any photographic evidence}, i have definitely grown to love it.
october--
it was a beautiful fall! we continued to use our grill and have campfires throughout the month of october. this is a photo taken from our deck, looking toward the front yard. this is also when j began classes for his master's program, which keeps him busy one weekend a month.
november--
our annual trip to green bay for the packer-bear game was shared this year with j's two brothers. the pack brought home a 37-3 victory and, as always, we had a lot of fun. once again, this is a photo i've previously posted...sorry! i know i have a lot more photos stored on my laptop {and that i'll kick myself when i see the pictures i should have used} but i'm just too lazy to start it up.
december--
we celebrated the holidays with family, and started what i hope will become a new tradition: game day on the twenty fifth! it was cozy, hilarious, and a nice change to be "home" on christmas.
that's all folks! see ya in 2009!
fun stuff
while blog-surfing tonight i came across this cool site: spell with flickr
if i were really ambitious, i might create and frame our last name on photo paper for a little office artwork. it's a thought.
if i were really ambitious, i might create and frame our last name on photo paper for a little office artwork. it's a thought.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
so much to be thankful for
financially, people are suffering.
physically, people are suffering.
emotionally, people are suffering.
from the far away places you only hear about in the news, to the family down the road who has lost their home to fire.
and yet, here i sit.
in a warm house, with yummy vegetable lasagna in the oven.
with the cutest dog in the world at my feet.
with a loving husband outside, proudly snowblowing his driveway.
with a christmas tree in the living room and money to buy presents.
with a job. and health insurance.
and, best of all, a loving group of family and friends, none more than a phone call away.
it's overwhelming, really, to realize what a blessed life i have been given.
i can't wait to see what 2009 will bring.
physically, people are suffering.
emotionally, people are suffering.
from the far away places you only hear about in the news, to the family down the road who has lost their home to fire.
and yet, here i sit.
in a warm house, with yummy vegetable lasagna in the oven.
with the cutest dog in the world at my feet.
with a loving husband outside, proudly snowblowing his driveway.
with a christmas tree in the living room and money to buy presents.
with a job. and health insurance.
and, best of all, a loving group of family and friends, none more than a phone call away.
it's overwhelming, really, to realize what a blessed life i have been given.
i can't wait to see what 2009 will bring.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
what do you know ... a sunday post
well, it has recently become quite clear that i only blog on sunday. usually after i have slept in, had some coffee, done some grocery shopping, and successfully avoided any and all school work i need to complete for the week ahead. it's become routine, actually.
nevertheless, i'll try to do better. i promise!
in the meantime, here are some FIVES. just for fun.
five yummy things:
1. cheeseburgers. with lots of pickles.
2. a dq snickers blizzard
3. white chocolate peppermint mochas
4. taco salad with western dressing
5. buttery cinnamon toast
five songs I know by heart:
1. “baby got back” –sir mixalot
2. “jesse’s girl” –rick springfield
3. “one more last chance" -vince gill
4. mariah carey's christmas album, in its entirety
5. "don't worry be happy" -bobby mcferrin
five places I would like to escape to:
1. the spa
2. the mountains
3. the beach
4. the city
5. my dream house
five things I would never wear:
1. dirty socks
2. acrylic nails
3. a jean dress
4. shoulder pads (the exception being my halloween costume)
5. cowboy boots
five favorite TV shows:
1. the office
2. the new adventures of old christine
3. jon and kate plus 8
4. criminal minds
5. the girl's next door
five things I enjoy doing:
1. laughing with my brother and sister
2. reading in the bathtub
3. facebook stalking
4. finding pottery barn decor at the thrift store
5. making my house smell like a bakery
five favorite toys:
1. my laptop
2. my car
3. the wii
4. our magic bullet blender
5. my cellphone
nevertheless, i'll try to do better. i promise!
in the meantime, here are some FIVES. just for fun.
five yummy things:
1. cheeseburgers. with lots of pickles.
2. a dq snickers blizzard
3. white chocolate peppermint mochas
4. taco salad with western dressing
5. buttery cinnamon toast
five songs I know by heart:
1. “baby got back” –sir mixalot
2. “jesse’s girl” –rick springfield
3. “one more last chance" -vince gill
4. mariah carey's christmas album, in its entirety
5. "don't worry be happy" -bobby mcferrin
five places I would like to escape to:
1. the spa
2. the mountains
3. the beach
4. the city
5. my dream house
five things I would never wear:
1. dirty socks
2. acrylic nails
3. a jean dress
4. shoulder pads (the exception being my halloween costume)
5. cowboy boots
five favorite TV shows:
1. the office
2. the new adventures of old christine
3. jon and kate plus 8
4. criminal minds
5. the girl's next door
five things I enjoy doing:
1. laughing with my brother and sister
2. reading in the bathtub
3. facebook stalking
4. finding pottery barn decor at the thrift store
5. making my house smell like a bakery
five favorite toys:
1. my laptop
2. my car
3. the wii
4. our magic bullet blender
5. my cellphone
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