a random picture of my "S" flag that is our front yard.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
dinner is in the oven...
ham, spinach, and mushroom quiche.
I changed the recipe I had for broccoli quiche to make this one.
It looks yummy so far!
Tomorrow is Terri's (my friend from work) birthday!
I have some cute little surprises up my sleeve for her!
I've got to put the finishing touches on everything,
but I can't wait to give it to her!
We will be off to the gym in a little bit!
I started reading a Beth Moore book called
Breaking Free last night at the gym. So far, so good!
I can't wait to watch American Idol tonight.
I totally think the young David is going to make it far, and so
is the Australian dude from Atlanta.
Love having Tivo so we can fast forward through all
the commercials. They are ridiculous on AI!
Tomorrow we are meeting with our financial advisor and
friend, Todd. I always look forward to visiting with him.
And Friday is a day I have been looking forward to for
days...Lauren and I have a date in Madison!
I can't wait to see her and talk about all things baby!
My tooth is fine today. A little sore. I was told today
I would need to come back to the dentist after the root
canal is finished for a cap! Are you people kidding me?
And I don't think this will ever end!
And to leave you on a happy note, and because I don't like
posting without pictures...
Here is a picture of a vase that my sister gave me
before she left on Saturday.
She said it was a hostess gift! How sweet!
And isn't it adorable!
I love that it is white and you can change out the
ribbon. I think I know where I can find some ribbon.
Now I need some flowers...
I changed the recipe I had for broccoli quiche to make this one.
It looks yummy so far!
Tomorrow is Terri's (my friend from work) birthday!
I have some cute little surprises up my sleeve for her!
I've got to put the finishing touches on everything,
but I can't wait to give it to her!
We will be off to the gym in a little bit!
I started reading a Beth Moore book called
Breaking Free last night at the gym. So far, so good!
I can't wait to watch American Idol tonight.
I totally think the young David is going to make it far, and so
is the Australian dude from Atlanta.
Love having Tivo so we can fast forward through all
the commercials. They are ridiculous on AI!
Tomorrow we are meeting with our financial advisor and
friend, Todd. I always look forward to visiting with him.
And Friday is a day I have been looking forward to for
days...Lauren and I have a date in Madison!
I can't wait to see her and talk about all things baby!
My tooth is fine today. A little sore. I was told today
I would need to come back to the dentist after the root
canal is finished for a cap! Are you people kidding me?
And I don't think this will ever end!
And to leave you on a happy note, and because I don't like
posting without pictures...
Here is a picture of a vase that my sister gave me
before she left on Saturday.
She said it was a hostess gift! How sweet!
And isn't it adorable!
I love that it is white and you can change out the
ribbon. I think I know where I can find some ribbon.
Now I need some flowers...
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
I saw God today...
Alan and I love us some George Strait.
His new song "I saw God today" is precious.
Alan always talks about "his little girl",
and when he heard this song he told me how sweet it was.
Only the Lord knows if we will have a baby girl.
Here are the lyrics for "I Saw God Today"
Just walked down the street to the coffee shop
Had to take a break
I'd been by her side for 18 hours straight
Saw a flower growin' in the middle of the sidewalk
Pushin' up through the concrete
Like it was planted right there for me to see
The flashin' lights
The honkin' horns
All seemed to fade away
In the shadow of that hospital at 5:08
I saw God today
I've been to church
I've read the book
I know he's here
But I don't look
Near as often as I should
Yeah, I know I should
His fingerprints are everywhere
I just slowed down to stop and stare
Opened my eyes and man I swear
I saw God today
Saw a couple walkin' by they were holdin' hands
Man she had that glow
Yeah I couldn't help but notice she was startin' to show it
Stood there for a minute takin' the sky
Lost in that sunset
Splash of amber melted in the shades of red
I've been to church
I've read the book
I know he's here
But I don't look
Near as often as I should
Yeah, I know I should
His fingerprints are everywhere
I just slowed down to stop and stare
Opened my eyes and man I swear
I saw God today
Got my face pressed up against the nursery glass
She's sleepin' like a rock
My name on her wrist
Wearin' tiny pink socks
She's got my nose, she's got her mama's eyes
My brand new baby girl
She's a miracle
I saw God today
You can hear the song here.
root canal and the gym...
If you have been reading my blog for while you probably remember back in September when I was having all the mouth issues. I was "diagnosed" with TMJ, or so they thought that is what it was. Well, the symptoms that I was having then have persisted. To have pain, pressure, tightness, and sensitivity all the time on "tooth 14" for the past six months is not fun. (Upper left side of my mouth, second molar from the back, for those of you that don't know which one is #14:)). Well two weeks ago, it all came to a head literally! Over the weekend I developed a rather large swollen pocket that was squishy, on my gum line. Common sense told me something wasn't exactly right. So I showed it to my co-workers first thing Monday morning. And immediately someone tells me "Hollie, you have an abscess." Really, an abscess, you are kidding me. I went to the dentist that afternoon. I was started on antibiotics. I went back to the dentist on Wednesday to have this area opened and drained. That was really fun! Then I went back to the dentist the next Wednesday to have the stitch removed. I had already done them the favor of removing it myself...with my sewing scissors. :) So then I am referred to an endodonist (someone who does root canals all day long). He tested the tooth, and then tells me my tooth has died. Really, because now I am realizing that tooth suffered a long, slow, painful death. I wish someone could have put it and its owner out of misery sooner. And the really sad thing is...the funeral costs $1150.00. He put me on another round of antibiotics because "young lady, you have a severe infection going on here. " GREAT! Well, after lunch today I feel the area along the gum line with my tounge and if I don't feel another soft, swollen, squishy area. I go look in the mirror... and what do you know it looks similar to the one I had opened and drained. GREAT! My appointment for the root canal was at 2:00. So Dr. Golden (no pun intended, but someone will be golden when they are finished with me) started the root canal today. My next appointment is on April 15th, the day before I am going to my regular dentist for my regular preventive cleaning. So needless to say I have been to the dentist/endodonist 10 times in the past 6 months and I am tired of it! And I have two more visits in April!
So to sum it up. I do not have TMJ. They are thinking that in September the tooth was dying, and it has taken six months for the infection to get bad enough and surface. That is why I was having severe facial, tooth and jaw pain!
Lauren and I used to (and still do sometimes) play the "glad game". To play the glad game you must be upset, disappointed, or frustrated about something. (Check, check, check) and you must complete this sentence as many times as you can.
"I'm glad....
I have 32 teeth to worry about.
I have dental insurance to help with the costs of all this craziness.
my tooth could be saved.
I don't have TMJ.
we have medicine to help infection get better, even if it takes two rounds!
this is almost over!
And I hope this never happens to me again!
And I hope it never happens to you!
About the gym... Alan and I joined Anytime Fitness.
It is a 24 hour co-ed gym about 10 minutes from our house.
It is very reasonably priced.
It is clean (very important to me).
It smells good.
Tanning is included in our monthly feel.
It is safe.
We went four times last week "for a free trial week".
And we joined last night.
We are going sometime this evening when I can feel my face again!
I am very excited to get in better shape. Lose some weight. And get tan.
Alan and I have really enjoyed spending that time together as well.
Until next time...
So to sum it up. I do not have TMJ. They are thinking that in September the tooth was dying, and it has taken six months for the infection to get bad enough and surface. That is why I was having severe facial, tooth and jaw pain!
Lauren and I used to (and still do sometimes) play the "glad game". To play the glad game you must be upset, disappointed, or frustrated about something. (Check, check, check) and you must complete this sentence as many times as you can.
"I'm glad....
I have 32 teeth to worry about.
I have dental insurance to help with the costs of all this craziness.
my tooth could be saved.
I don't have TMJ.
we have medicine to help infection get better, even if it takes two rounds!
this is almost over!
And I hope this never happens to me again!
And I hope it never happens to you!
About the gym... Alan and I joined Anytime Fitness.
It is a 24 hour co-ed gym about 10 minutes from our house.
It is very reasonably priced.
It is clean (very important to me).
It smells good.
Tanning is included in our monthly feel.
It is safe.
We went four times last week "for a free trial week".
And we joined last night.
We are going sometime this evening when I can feel my face again!
I am very excited to get in better shape. Lose some weight. And get tan.
Alan and I have really enjoyed spending that time together as well.
Until next time...
Monday, February 18, 2008
busy weekend...
I had a very busy weekend!
My sister and her boys came to spend the weekend!
Paige and I made this cute little dress pictured
below! I am so thankful that she was
able to "supervise" my sewing. I wouldn't have been able
to do anything like this without her help!
I have already bought fabric for dress #2 (see below), but I am
a little apprehensive about starting without
Paige her to help. (And, Paige I know you will be getting
on the blog to look...so thanks again! I love you very much.)
My sister and her boys came to spend the weekend!
Paige and I made this cute little dress pictured
below! I am so thankful that she was
able to "supervise" my sewing. I wouldn't have been able
to do anything like this without her help!
I have already bought fabric for dress #2 (see below), but I am
a little apprehensive about starting without
Paige her to help. (And, Paige I know you will be getting
on the blog to look...so thanks again! I love you very much.)
Below is a picture of Cade in all his snaggle-tooth wonder!
He is an absolute joy to be around!
The reason why there isn't a picture of Taylor...he didn't want to cooperate!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
maggie
this is my little sister.
precious.
crazy.
funny.
unique.
stylish.
lover of God.
absolutely beautiful.
strong.
passionate.
real.
so blessed to have her as my sister.
she, along with a group of people from the
Villa Rica area are going to San Diego this
precious.
crazy.
funny.
unique.
stylish.
lover of God.
absolutely beautiful.
strong.
passionate.
real.
so blessed to have her as my sister.
she, along with a group of people from the
Villa Rica area are going to San Diego this
spring to plant a church called Elevate.
i am so excited for her!
i am so proud of her for allowing God to use her!
i want to ask all of you blog readers to add her and
It's been one year...
since I started my blog!
I am definately going to continue blogging!
Especially since I have "my secret" to blog about.
Lauren and Chris are going to have a baby!
We found out on Thursday!
They are due on October 9th!
I am so thankful that God has answered our prayers,
and that He has faithfully provided!
I added a ticker to the bottom of my blog.
If you scroll down to the bottom you can see it!
I am definately going to continue blogging!
Especially since I have "my secret" to blog about.
Lauren and Chris are going to have a baby!
We found out on Thursday!
They are due on October 9th!
I am so thankful that God has answered our prayers,
and that He has faithfully provided!
I added a ticker to the bottom of my blog.
If you scroll down to the bottom you can see it!
I have been telling everybody that I am
going to be an aunt...again! I am so excited!
BB (AKA-Baby Brown) is going to be spoiled rotten!
I have already bought BB a sweet little something!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
more pictures...
Terri, my good friend from work, gave me this antique Christmas bell! It is so cute!
This is my scrapbook desk, covered with stuff. It's proof that my houseisn't perfectly neat all the time!
Sweet little pincushion that Maggie gave me for my birthday!playing with my camera today...
my ribbon collection!
antique christmas ornaments!
my polka-dotted purse!
the bulldog Alan got me for Christmas!
what you would see if you were sitting on my couch looking into the kitchen...
a picture of a picture of my best friend and I about four years ago.
the tags I ordered in November finally came the other day. How cute!gotta love the polka dots!
And I'm off to take more pictures!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008
RCIS or...
I have this registry exam coming up in the next few months.
I just requested an application packet, so it will be a while before I take the test.
I hate the thought of having to study, but I can't wait to be RCIS.
Hollie Singleton RN, RCIS!!!
for the love of binders...
If you know me well you know I love to organize.
Anything!
Papers, recipes, cabinets, magazines, scrapbook stuff...
People, it really doesn't matter what it is.
My nursing school portfolio was immaculate. I still have it.
My wedding binder...organized to the T.
I have a photography binder.
I have a home decorating binder.
I just can't help it.
It's in my blood.
I really can't explain it.
People have often asked me how I do it.
All I know to say is how do I not do it.
I must have things around me neat, straightened, and clean.
So I say all that to tell you about my new binder.
The DREAM HOUSE binder.
I have been tearing up my Southern Living magazines.
Literally.
I have too many, and I am trying to simplify.
Anything!
Papers, recipes, cabinets, magazines, scrapbook stuff...
People, it really doesn't matter what it is.
My nursing school portfolio was immaculate. I still have it.
My wedding binder...organized to the T.
I have a photography binder.
I have a home decorating binder.
I just can't help it.
It's in my blood.
I really can't explain it.
People have often asked me how I do it.
All I know to say is how do I not do it.
I must have things around me neat, straightened, and clean.
So I say all that to tell you about my new binder.
The DREAM HOUSE binder.
I have been tearing up my Southern Living magazines.
Literally.
I have too many, and I am trying to simplify.
I will soon finish the dividers.
Living Room.
Kitchen.
Master Bedroom.
Bathroom.
Laundry room.
House plans.
When will this be put to use?
Who knows?
But all the information will be in the same place.
It will be organized.
It will be great!
And in the mean time I am having fun dreaming...
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
really quick update...
Ok...several things to share...
First, here is my growing collection of baby clothes for "one day".
Here's proof that it does exist!
Here's proof that it does exist!
Alan made these biscuits last week! They were so yummy and easy!
A little valentines decor...
Here is the start to the guest basket...
My vintage/antique ornament collection...
That's all!I'm off to watch American Idol with hubby!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
exciting...
Maggie, my little sister turned 20 on January 15th.
My Paw-Paw Williams turned 83 on January 17th.
I met Maggie's boyfriend Will this weekend. He's sweet.
My nephew Taylor was baptized today, by my Paw-Paw Williams.
My mom and sister are coming on President's day weekend!
Tomorrow is Monday. Alan is off work. I'm not...that is so not exciting!
And I am gonna blog more later...
My Paw-Paw Williams turned 83 on January 17th.
I met Maggie's boyfriend Will this weekend. He's sweet.
My nephew Taylor was baptized today, by my Paw-Paw Williams.
My mom and sister are coming on President's day weekend!
Tomorrow is Monday. Alan is off work. I'm not...that is so not exciting!
And I am gonna blog more later...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
organizing...
This is what I have done so far...
1. I sent out an update e-mail to everyone in my nursing class. Many of my fellow RN's have replied back with updates. I forward them on to everyone. Something about January calls for an update. We have been out of school for almost 3 years. They are wanting a reunion...
2. I made a gift wrap organizer from our old chest of drawers that is now in our guest bedroom.
One drawer for tissue. Another for ribbon, tape, and scissors. (I bought a new pair at the dollar tree that will stay in there. I bought 4 rolls of tape after Christmas for half off.) Another drawer for gift bags. (I cleaned my gift bags out and gave them away at work.) And the final drawer is full of boxes. (I bought many of these after Christmas too.) I love to wrap gifts rather than using a bag. Everyone uses bags, ya know. I have my gift wrap in a underbed storage box in the same room. I have found that the guest bed makes a great wrapping surface!
a little side note. I am a wrapping paper snob. It has to be heavy weight. Hobby Lobby has the best!
3. Alan put plywood down in the attic so now all of our Christmas stuff is up there. Except for the new tree we bought at Target for half off. Now the guest bedroom closet has alot more room. I bought 40 new hangers to hang up clothes that I am adding to my growing collection of baby clothes.
4. I straightened up our entertainment armoire in the living room. Got rid of some stuff.
5. I cleaned out our old dresser that still contained a bunch of my old clothes. Got rid of some clothes, and put some in our new dressing chest.
6. I am still working on my guest basket. I am looking for the perfect basket and for the perfect towels.
7. Just before Christmas I started a new collection of antique Christmas ornaments. Next year, in addition to my red and gold tree, I am going to have an antique themed tree. The tree we got from Target is a 6 1/2 ft, prelit with white lights tree in an urn. I can't wait to see what it will look like. So right now, I have the ornaments displayed in the guest bedroom in a glass bowl and hurricane.
So far, that is it.
1. I sent out an update e-mail to everyone in my nursing class. Many of my fellow RN's have replied back with updates. I forward them on to everyone. Something about January calls for an update. We have been out of school for almost 3 years. They are wanting a reunion...
2. I made a gift wrap organizer from our old chest of drawers that is now in our guest bedroom.
One drawer for tissue. Another for ribbon, tape, and scissors. (I bought a new pair at the dollar tree that will stay in there. I bought 4 rolls of tape after Christmas for half off.) Another drawer for gift bags. (I cleaned my gift bags out and gave them away at work.) And the final drawer is full of boxes. (I bought many of these after Christmas too.) I love to wrap gifts rather than using a bag. Everyone uses bags, ya know. I have my gift wrap in a underbed storage box in the same room. I have found that the guest bed makes a great wrapping surface!
a little side note. I am a wrapping paper snob. It has to be heavy weight. Hobby Lobby has the best!
3. Alan put plywood down in the attic so now all of our Christmas stuff is up there. Except for the new tree we bought at Target for half off. Now the guest bedroom closet has alot more room. I bought 40 new hangers to hang up clothes that I am adding to my growing collection of baby clothes.
4. I straightened up our entertainment armoire in the living room. Got rid of some stuff.
5. I cleaned out our old dresser that still contained a bunch of my old clothes. Got rid of some clothes, and put some in our new dressing chest.
6. I am still working on my guest basket. I am looking for the perfect basket and for the perfect towels.
7. Just before Christmas I started a new collection of antique Christmas ornaments. Next year, in addition to my red and gold tree, I am going to have an antique themed tree. The tree we got from Target is a 6 1/2 ft, prelit with white lights tree in an urn. I can't wait to see what it will look like. So right now, I have the ornaments displayed in the guest bedroom in a glass bowl and hurricane.
So far, that is it.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
just sitting here.
just got off the phone with Lauren.
so glad to have a best friend.
so glad it's her.
so glad that she knows me so well.
so glad that she just knows somethings wrong over the phone.
she said she could just tell.
this has not been a very good week for me.
i am struggling.
i don't know if its because it is January.
or because it is rainy and foggy.
or because i am a girl.
or because the day ends in "y".
work has been stressful.
coworkers.
patients with left main right and left.
STEMI's.
on call.
three people to a room.
unpredictable and inconsiderate coworkers.
makes me feel discouraged.
sad.
lonely.
it all came out tonight.
on Alan's shoulder.
i haven't cried in a while.
it felt good.
i took a shower.
i'm clean.
my hair is dry.
nails are painted. toes and fingers.
now i am still.
quiet.
listening to my ipod.
praying.
reflecting.
glad it's thursday.
tomorrow's friday.
things must be better.
this to shall pass...
so glad to have a best friend.
so glad it's her.
so glad that she knows me so well.
so glad that she just knows somethings wrong over the phone.
she said she could just tell.
this has not been a very good week for me.
i am struggling.
i don't know if its because it is January.
or because it is rainy and foggy.
or because i am a girl.
or because the day ends in "y".
work has been stressful.
coworkers.
patients with left main right and left.
STEMI's.
on call.
three people to a room.
unpredictable and inconsiderate coworkers.
makes me feel discouraged.
sad.
lonely.
it all came out tonight.
on Alan's shoulder.
i haven't cried in a while.
it felt good.
i took a shower.
i'm clean.
my hair is dry.
nails are painted. toes and fingers.
now i am still.
quiet.
listening to my ipod.
praying.
reflecting.
glad it's thursday.
tomorrow's friday.
things must be better.
this to shall pass...
Thursday, January 3, 2008
1st post of 2008...
PMS is a horrible thing.
I am blaming it for these feelings I am having.
I want to post, but I don't want to post. But I guess I will go ahead and post anyway.
I have had the "blahs" all day today.
Christmas was good. Spent time with family as long as we could.
I had to work Christmas Eve morning and then be back to work on the
27th, but we are thankful for the time that we did have with family.
I was thankful I got to see my Uncle Brian. I don't think I have seen him since our wedding.
We spent the day with him and had a great time. I told him about my blog! (So, Hey Uncle Brian if you are reading)
We got so many photo Christmas cards. I love looking at them and having them displayed so that I can be reminded of our friends and family!
I got some great thoughtful gifts. Maggie got me a cute lanyard
for my work ID and an Itunes gift card. Paige and her family gave me some perfect cards for the stamp I got from Alan's parents. Lauren also gave me some notecards and a notepad to go with the stamp. So cute! Alan gave me an iPod case and an iPod dock. He also gave me a bulldog statue. He's concrete and stained black. He's sitting on our hearth right now. Alan also got me the large Tuscan Baker from Southern Living at Home(can't find a picture). I must say I love it. My parents gave us the Wallace Sleigh Bell ornament for 2007. We have gotten one every year since we have been married. One day we will have a tree full of beautiful silver bells. (My sister has 10! She and Zack just celebrated 10 years of marriage on December 26th.)
I am blaming it for these feelings I am having.
I want to post, but I don't want to post. But I guess I will go ahead and post anyway.
I have had the "blahs" all day today.
Christmas was good. Spent time with family as long as we could.
I had to work Christmas Eve morning and then be back to work on the
27th, but we are thankful for the time that we did have with family.
I was thankful I got to see my Uncle Brian. I don't think I have seen him since our wedding.
We spent the day with him and had a great time. I told him about my blog! (So, Hey Uncle Brian if you are reading)
We got so many photo Christmas cards. I love looking at them and having them displayed so that I can be reminded of our friends and family!
I got some great thoughtful gifts. Maggie got me a cute lanyard
for my work ID and an Itunes gift card. Paige and her family gave me some perfect cards for the stamp I got from Alan's parents. Lauren also gave me some notecards and a notepad to go with the stamp. So cute! Alan gave me an iPod case and an iPod dock. He also gave me a bulldog statue. He's concrete and stained black. He's sitting on our hearth right now. Alan also got me the large Tuscan Baker from Southern Living at Home(can't find a picture). I must say I love it. My parents gave us the Wallace Sleigh Bell ornament for 2007. We have gotten one every year since we have been married. One day we will have a tree full of beautiful silver bells. (My sister has 10! She and Zack just celebrated 10 years of marriage on December 26th.)
The also got us two of our everyday glasses. They were only available at one small store in Alabama when we registered. So that's the reason we are still collecting. :)
I also recieved some very nice sewing scissors. And a mini pair to go with these.
Alan's parents got me the WillowTree Creche for my nativity. They also got me the ox and goat to go with the nativity. My collection is complete. 
My parents also got me a cast iron covered pot. It's made by Chantal. Their products can be found at TJMaxx and Marshalls. This picture is of the ceramic non-lidded version. I used it last night to make taco soup. It works really well. And it is so cute!
Those were a few of my favorite things!
So anyways. I am gonna list the rest of the stuff I want to say.
1. Alan and I spent New Years Eve at home. We played Monopoly for almost 4 hours! I am so competitive. I won!!!
2. Pray for little Luke, the baby of our friends Ken and Libby.
3. I have been working on my "guest basket". So far I have shower gel and soap from Bath and Body Works. I have a sweet Citrus Cilantro candle from Pier One. All I have left to buy are the towels, washcloths, and a basket. Then I'll need some overnight guests! :)
4. Alan and I need to invest in some nice steak knives.
5. I still haven't taken down our Christmas decorations. I am still enjoying looking at them. It may happen this weekend.
6. I'm getting my hair cut this Saturday morning in Milledgeville. A good hair cut is worth the drive! I get to see Lauren too! Yeah!
7. My nephew Taylor is getting baptized. He wants our Paw-Paw to baptize him. I am so proud and thankful! What a huge and important decision! He is such a sweet, loveable little kid.
8. I am saving up for the Canon Digital Rebel XTi.
9. I'm reading Captivating. I want to read more in 2008.
10. I am so blessed! Beyond blessed.
11. I am happy to hear that a girl from my nursing class is expecting a little boy this month after some struggles with infertility!
12. Alan and I have been together 6 years as of January 2nd.
Happy New Year everyone!
Monday, December 17, 2007
etsy.com
Etsy.com was featured in an article in the NY Times today.
How I love etsy.com and the thought of buying something someone made.
My ultimate goal is to start making something to sale on etsy!
Look at these awesome things for sale on etsy.com!
How I love etsy.com and the thought of buying something someone made.
My ultimate goal is to start making something to sale on etsy!
Look at these awesome things for sale on etsy.com!
black lab christmas cards (she can make the lab blonde like Dixie!)
love everything from paperologie (have some tags on the way!)
personalized stamp (much like the one on my Christmas list)
Ok, I guess enough is enough!
If you are anything like me, you are hooked already!
Let me know what you find while you are out there...etsy-ing!
Good night!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
12.15.07 and baking...
Well, the nasty cold I had turned into a sinus infection that left me with swollen eyes and a tender face. I ended up not going to work on Friday. I went to the doctor instead. She put me on Azithromycin, which seems to have helped me! I am feeling much better now.
As I mentioned earlier on the blog, December 15th 2004 was the day
As I mentioned earlier on the blog, December 15th 2004 was the day
Alan and I got engaged. I went back to our wedding
web page on theknot.com and read the story of the proposal.
Sweet to read and remember exactly how I felt that night!
Here is the account:
Well, Alan was leaving on the 16th to go duck-hunting in Arkansas. He called me before church that night and asked me if I would go look at Christmas lights with him after church. I gave him several excuses about why I couldn't go, but obviously he persuaded me to go with him "because I wouldn't be able to see him for three or four days". So after church we rode around a few neighborhoods to look at Christmas lights. Then we stopped and got a cappucino to drink. We got back in the truck and he said "I bet the lights at Georgia College are on, let's go see". I was thinking ok we will drive by, and then he'll take me home. Well, I was kinda wondering what we were doing when he pulled up in the parking lot and turned off the truck. I was like "what are we doing here, and I am not getting out of this truck, it is freezing." But once again he got his way. So here we are bundled up in our coats and gloves with cappucinos in hand on the coldest night in December on the Georgia College campus. So then he starts talking about "do you remember this, do you remember that..." And I am thinking why is he saying all this, as we proceeded on down the sidewalk towards Front Campus. After walking around for a few minutes I started asking if we could go back to the truck because my toes were about to freeze to the sidewalk. So we were walking in front of Atkinson Hall (one of the most beautiful buildings on our campus). He asked me if I saw any shooting stars, and I was like "I don't see ANY stars, can we just please go to the truck. I am freezing". So he stopped and told me to give him a hug, maybe that would warm me up, so I did. I needed to get rid of my cappucino cup, so I turned around to throw it away, and when I turned back around there he was on his knee, with a beautiful and just-what-I wanted ring in his hand and a smile on his face and he asked me to marry him!!! Between the SHOCK (I thought the day would never come), the excitement, the security, the happiness, and the love, I suddenly was very warm! :) Of course my answer was "Yes! Yes! Yes!" It is wonderful to know the God brought us together, and that through much prayer, Alan and I know that this is God's perfect timing for us! I am blessed to be Alan's future wife. Please pray for us as we prepare to spend the rest of our lives together. :)
So you can guess what we did last night. We rode around and looked at Christmas lights.
We had already had our Starbucks (the peppermint white chocolate mocha is delicious) for the day, so we didn't stop for cappucinos. But I am once again reminded at what a sweet and precious husband that I have. You see, last night was all his idea once again!
On to today...this is what I have been doing all afternoon...
I made all these for my co-workers in the Cath Lab!
So you can guess what we did last night. We rode around and looked at Christmas lights.
We had already had our Starbucks (the peppermint white chocolate mocha is delicious) for the day, so we didn't stop for cappucinos. But I am once again reminded at what a sweet and precious husband that I have. You see, last night was all his idea once again!
On to today...this is what I have been doing all afternoon...
I made all these for my co-workers in the Cath Lab!
These are for Alan to take to work for his co-workers!
Here are the peanut butter balls. Freshly dipped and drizzled with chocolate! Yummy!
I talked to my sweet friend Laura this afternoon and I told her what I had been doing all afternoon. She told me I should start posting some recipes on here. So here is the recipe for the goodies in the Christmas tree platter.
Graham Cracker Bars
2 sticks butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup of pecans
Mini Semi-Sweet chocolate chips
Graham crackers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter in stovetop pan. Add sugar and cinnamon. Stir until melted.
Line cookie sheet with foil.
Layer graham crackers on a cookie sheet.
Pour butter, sugar, cinnamon mixture over graham crackers.
Add pecans on top.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Immediately add as many chocolate chips as preferred.
Cool completely then break apart.
This recipe was given to me by my friend Sarah Hobbs! Hi Sarah! She is a wonderful cook! She is always making something new in the kitchen!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
more random things...
1. I was conceived in the hospital when my dad was a patient. My parents told me that back in the summer. I guess that's why I feel so at home in the hospital (at work). Hehehe!!!
2. My face hurts right now...especially the bridge of my nose. I am sick with a nasty sinus infection.
3. I won't take medicine for my nasty sinus infection.
4. Thursday is my call day. I clocked out at 7:00 pm. I am so glad I don't work 12 hours shifts anymore, except the occasional late call day.
5. Alan and I have been married for 2 years and 7 months.
6. I light a smelly-good candle in my house almost every night.
7. One of my New Years Resolutions is to make a "guest basket". Complete with big white fluffy towels and washcloths monogrammed of course with the word "guest", different soaps, candles, lotions, razors, shampoo, conditioner, q-tips, cotton balls...and whatever else I find!
8. I play Pac-man or Solitaire on my iPod almost every night before bed.
9. I got my iPod on the first day the third generation iPods came out. It's silver and I love it.
10. My husband always makes animal noises. Turkeys, this kind of duck, that kind of duck, deer, owls. Sometimes I feel like I live in a zoo.
11. I addressed my Christmas card envelopes last night. Still haven't made the cards, or the pictures. (Sarah, I got yours today. You go girl!)
12. I am frustrated by people who talk negatively about their husbands and their children. Aren't they blessings God has given to us abundantly!
13. I am frustrated by people who "blame" my happiness or joy on the fact that we are newly married. Quit stealing my thunder people!
14. I helped a doctor put in two stents today. While in nursing school I didn't know what a cath lab was. Funny how God puts us right where we belong. I love it!
15. I see Alan and I with a little girl one day. Her name will be Lanie.
16. Sometimes I think I waste my creativity.
17. Our neighbors brought us over some homemade tamales last night! They were yummy!
18. I collect "H"'s.
Ok, I can't think of anything else right now. And my nose is running and I keep sneezing. I need a warm shower and then I'm off to bed!
2. My face hurts right now...especially the bridge of my nose. I am sick with a nasty sinus infection.
3. I won't take medicine for my nasty sinus infection.
4. Thursday is my call day. I clocked out at 7:00 pm. I am so glad I don't work 12 hours shifts anymore, except the occasional late call day.
5. Alan and I have been married for 2 years and 7 months.
6. I light a smelly-good candle in my house almost every night.
7. One of my New Years Resolutions is to make a "guest basket". Complete with big white fluffy towels and washcloths monogrammed of course with the word "guest", different soaps, candles, lotions, razors, shampoo, conditioner, q-tips, cotton balls...and whatever else I find!
8. I play Pac-man or Solitaire on my iPod almost every night before bed.
9. I got my iPod on the first day the third generation iPods came out. It's silver and I love it.
10. My husband always makes animal noises. Turkeys, this kind of duck, that kind of duck, deer, owls. Sometimes I feel like I live in a zoo.
11. I addressed my Christmas card envelopes last night. Still haven't made the cards, or the pictures. (Sarah, I got yours today. You go girl!)
12. I am frustrated by people who talk negatively about their husbands and their children. Aren't they blessings God has given to us abundantly!
13. I am frustrated by people who "blame" my happiness or joy on the fact that we are newly married. Quit stealing my thunder people!
14. I helped a doctor put in two stents today. While in nursing school I didn't know what a cath lab was. Funny how God puts us right where we belong. I love it!
15. I see Alan and I with a little girl one day. Her name will be Lanie.
16. Sometimes I think I waste my creativity.
17. Our neighbors brought us over some homemade tamales last night! They were yummy!
18. I collect "H"'s.
Ok, I can't think of anything else right now. And my nose is running and I keep sneezing. I need a warm shower and then I'm off to bed!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
random things...
1. I am making chicken and dumplings right now.
2. My toenails haven't been painted since umm...August.
3. I got off work at 10:30am today.
4. I cleaned our bathroom today. It's my least favorite place to clean.
5. Only 13 more days till Christmas!
6. I recieved an early Christmas present in the mail today on accident. OOPS! But I love it!
7. Alan is hunting...again!
8. We are almost done with our Christmas shopping.
9. Alan and I got engaged on December 15, 2004.
10. I love looking at baby clothes in stores. Alan thinks I am crazy.
11. I still haven't made our Christmas cards.
12. I bought three new ornaments for our tree today.
13. Alan and I made peanut butter balls, fudge, and white chocolate covered pretzels on Sunday afternoon for our neighbors and our bosses.
14. I love the idea of buying things that are handmade from Etsy.com
15. I have been a nurse for 2 1/2 years.
16. I love Christmas time.
17. I am the middle child. My sisters always told me I am adopted.
18. One day I would love to own a gift shop with monogrammed stuff, stationary, gifts, etc. I would call it Evie Lou's, after my two grandmothers.
19. I went to 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
20. I would take a nap every single day if I could.
21. Alan calls me "Boots"...why? I have no clue.
22. I'm tired of this list.
Good night!
2. My toenails haven't been painted since umm...August.
3. I got off work at 10:30am today.
4. I cleaned our bathroom today. It's my least favorite place to clean.
5. Only 13 more days till Christmas!
6. I recieved an early Christmas present in the mail today on accident. OOPS! But I love it!
7. Alan is hunting...again!
8. We are almost done with our Christmas shopping.
9. Alan and I got engaged on December 15, 2004.
10. I love looking at baby clothes in stores. Alan thinks I am crazy.
11. I still haven't made our Christmas cards.
12. I bought three new ornaments for our tree today.
13. Alan and I made peanut butter balls, fudge, and white chocolate covered pretzels on Sunday afternoon for our neighbors and our bosses.
14. I love the idea of buying things that are handmade from Etsy.com
15. I have been a nurse for 2 1/2 years.
16. I love Christmas time.
17. I am the middle child. My sisters always told me I am adopted.
18. One day I would love to own a gift shop with monogrammed stuff, stationary, gifts, etc. I would call it Evie Lou's, after my two grandmothers.
19. I went to 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
20. I would take a nap every single day if I could.
21. Alan calls me "Boots"...why? I have no clue.
22. I'm tired of this list.
Good night!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
it's beginning to look alot like Christmas...
Here are some pictures of our house decorated for Christmas...
our little tree in the kitchen (rooster)
This is a great idea and recipe book!
Renaissance hurricanes from Southern Living! Love them!
Some of the presents under the tree...with themed wrapping paper.
Christmas placemats!
Several of our tree in the living room...
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...
My willow tree nativity! I hope I am getting the creche for Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 2, 2007
lots of stuff to share...
First of all, at the beginning of November we hosted a baby shower for our sweet friends Ken and Libby. The tablecloth below is my first finished product with my sewing machine. I used the fabric that Libby used for the baby's nursery bedding.
In mid November I celebrated my 26th birthday. Alan went to Arkansas on the Friday before my birthday so we had cake on Wednesday night before he left. I thought he did a great job picking out colors for the cake!
And below is a picture of Libby and Ken's precious little bundle, Luke!
They welcomed him to the world on the afternoon of November 24th.
He is absolutely perfectly precious!
I can't wait to take more pictures of him!
What a blessing from the Lord!
On Friday night Lauren and Chris came to dinner at our house. We set the date months ago to ensure that we got together this December. Last year we met halfway at Cracker Barrel to exchange gifts. I made this little snowman cheeseball for an appetizer. Mom and Dad gave me the cute red polka-dotted platter. It was perfect for the little snowman cheeseball.
We tried to take a Christmas card picture of ourselves today. It didn't work so well.
I did get a cute updated profile picture of myself out of them though.
Look at the top right ------->.
Hope everyone's holiday season has gotten off to a great start!
In mid November I celebrated my 26th birthday. Alan went to Arkansas on the Friday before my birthday so we had cake on Wednesday night before he left. I thought he did a great job picking out colors for the cake!
And below is a picture of Libby and Ken's precious little bundle, Luke! They welcomed him to the world on the afternoon of November 24th.
He is absolutely perfectly precious!
I can't wait to take more pictures of him!
What a blessing from the Lord!
On Friday night Lauren and Chris came to dinner at our house. We set the date months ago to ensure that we got together this December. Last year we met halfway at Cracker Barrel to exchange gifts. I made this little snowman cheeseball for an appetizer. Mom and Dad gave me the cute red polka-dotted platter. It was perfect for the little snowman cheeseball.
We tried to take a Christmas card picture of ourselves today. It didn't work so well. I did get a cute updated profile picture of myself out of them though.
Look at the top right ------->.
Hope everyone's holiday season has gotten off to a great start!
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