Snow.....almost

On Friday (1/25/13) the foot hills of NC saw our first glimpse of winter weather of the year (if you want to get technical, its the first winter weather since 2011 because we didn't get any snow, sleet, etc in 2012 at all).

I'm not sure where you are from, but around here when the weather man even mentions the "s" word...people freak out. Sadly, I'm included in that group of "people." :) Although they were initially only calling for sleet and freezing rain, I held out waiting for a few flakes of SNOW to fall.
 Good thing I didn't hold my breath...

At the first sign of any perception - Schools close or release early. The grocery stores sell out of bread and milk in rapid time, and 9 times out of 10? It doesn't even stick.

Any who, on Friday shortly after the schools closed they sent us home from work and while I was no where near finished with my work load for the day, I was super excited for a free afternoon at home with my boys.


We napped and ate chili. Bronx and I wanted to play outside so bad, but we ended up with mostly freezing rain and sleet. I didn't see one.single.snow flake!

FYI - it is not fun to play in the ice.

But that was it - our first mix of winter weather for the year. Although I'm ready for flip flops and beach weather, I'd take another snow day before Mr. Sunshine comes out for good.

Bad Blogger

Its official. I'm a horrible blogger.

I really don't mean to be. Really. But this is my little diary about my little life and I need to keep up with it better!

I've been working 50-60 hour weeks for several months and on top of that we currently have zero internet access at our house. Like, zero.

You see, hubs and I like our country living. Our closest neighbor is a short drive away, wheat fields span out as far as the eye can see, and the only thing that will deliver to our house is USPS, UPS and Fed-ex.
My husband things the worst thing about living in the middle of no where is not having the option of pizza delivery.
I, on the other hand thing the worst thing is internet service....or lack there of.


Cable internet isn't even in our area, at all. The phone company refuses to run additional lines (other than phone line) to our home on our dead end road and I've gotten so fed up with wireless modems that I almost took the poor boys head off at Verizon when I lost all control about a outrageous bill from going over on our data plan.

We're screwed on internet at home for now, but I'm going to try my best to not let that small set back hinder me from being a better blogger!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas 2012!
From my family, to yours!

O' Christmas Tree

Its up! Its finally up and it actually has decorations on it! 

I haven't had much free time lately, so we went with all store bought ornaments and a few of our keepsake ornaments. I WILL try out some Pinterest decor next year for sure! 

This is the only picture I've taken so far of our tree. I'm going to try to whip out the big camera this weekend and get a few shots. Although its just a phone photo, I'd like to point out that there is are not many things more sweet than watching your puppy sleep beside a light Christmas tree while listening to Christmas music. 

This is the VERY best photo I could snap of Bronx in his Christmas hat.

Sadly, most of the other tries look like this....

The OTHER Christmas List

I love this time of year. I love seeing the lights, hearing people greet each other and wish one another a happy holiday. I love all the baking and wrapping. Its just a great time of year! It makes me smile. It warms my heart.

But enough of the mushy stuff. Cause there is another side to this time of year....The Christmas To Do List.

Yep. The other kind of Christmas List. Not the good kind - ya know, the one you get to write down all the things you've been wanting. 

Do you have one? Is yours taking up like 3 friggin' sheets of paper?
No? Consider yourself lucky! 

This time of year my TO DO list is never ending.Seriously, I love shopping and all the events and gatherings going on each year for Christmas, but to get to that point of enjoying those things...you have to tackle the To Do list.

I feel as if I mark one item off and then add five more!

So cheers to you if you're ahead of your game and have been able to strike all the items off of your list, cause this chick is not (ahead of the game or anything else for that matter).

Hell, if we're being honest - my tree has been up for a week and it has one bow and a strand of lights on it. And the only actual complete decor?

Yep, I suck.
And if I'm being really honest - all I did was hung the garland. It was still pretty much fixed from last year. Ha!

But, even if I have to drink 32 ounces of coffee every hour, for the next 20 days... that damn tree will be decorated and all the items crossed off my list by Christmas Eve!

Birthday Goodies

Bronx got a few treats for his 3rd birthday. Before I forget - here are some of his goodies.

All time favorite kind of toy - a new tug rope 

All the way from the Outer Banks of NC - a Salty Paws Biscuit

Bronx's Nana Carol brought this back from her recent vacation. 

Giving Daddy a hand shake for his cookie. 

Finally getting his cookie. :) Spoiled little boy.

I am thankful....

Thanksgiving sometimes tends to be over shadowed by Christmas. Its easy to do because they are so close to one another, and tend to be the biggest holidays of the whole year for most families.

So while a lot of hustle and bustle will be going on in order to bake turkeys, pies, and dressing I'm taking the time a few days before the holiday to remember what I'm thankful for, on Thanksgiving, and the whole year round.

I am thankful......
To have a caring man who has found a way to love, the hard-to-love person I am. I don't always deserve the amazingly kind gestures and unconditional love he shows me. I'm the luckiest lady alive, for the never ending reasons he finds to love me more every day. I'm so thankful I can call him my husband.

I am thankful......
This year Bronx is not recovering from surgery. It was a rough time for all of us. We're so glad he's healthy and 100% recovered from his injury. We are very excited Bronx is healthy enough to participate in the holiday gatherings this year.

I am thankful......
For such a large family to spend the holidays with. Sometimes is a struggle getting everyone in the same place and making visits all over town, but its a wonderful struggle and worth it! Family is everything.

 I am thankful......
To have a warm home, clothing on my back, food in my belly, and to be lucky enough to have a job to continue to provide for my family.

I am thankful......
For the many blessings I receive through out the year and for the unanswered prayers that are blessings in disguise. 



What are you thankful for?