Blessed

A window of opportunity just recently opened up for me and I just pray that God guides my steps toward the right direction.  I know he has always led my path and guided my steps... it's just the world seems so wide open that I just ask for His clarity and wisdom.  So, if you would send some prayers up for my guidance, I'd be grateful!!

Resolution

I made a new years resolution (yes I'm a little bit late). After being sick for 5 days I decided I need to do something for my health. I decided I have to go to bed between 10 and 10:30.  I think I went to bed at midnight last night. If you can see the time now you can see that it's well past 11. So far 0 for 2. I guess I'll just keep trying!! :-/

Sick

I woke up Sat morning with a horrible headache, runny nose and sore throat. I had to cancel my fun plans to have a double date as well as all the errands that were going to be done.  Sunday, brought no relief. In fact, I didn't wake up til 1pm and went back to sleep for a couple of hours late afternoon  At this point, I had a nose running like a faucet and very sore muscles.  Since I had Monday off, I went to bed at midnight.  Monday morning came around 10 am for me when I finally decided to get out of bed.  I ran a couple of errands (car repair and oil change) and I decided that my Tylenol Cold and Sinus were simply not doing the trick.  I ran into Target to get some other drugs and I bumped into a friend.  She suggested taking allergy meds which I tried late last night.  While the drugs did relieve the constant nose drippage, they did nothing for the pressure on my face and temples.  So, today when I woke up with a horrid headache for day # 4 I decided there was no way I was going to work.  I got up, typed sub plans, drove to meet my car pool lady so she could deliver the plans and came home and went back to bed.  I was very torn about my decision until I didn't wake back up until 2 pm.  Whatever this bug, it is sure kicking my butt!!

Winter Break

I realize this post is coming a bit late as we've been back in school for three days.  However, I suppose I'll go with the motto "better late than never".

This break was so nice.  I don't remember the last time that I had a chunk of time off from work where I wasn't working three jobs or out of town.  I spent the first couple of days off getting up very early and organizing the house like mad. But after the holidays, (see another post coming later) I slowed things way down and got to stay up late and sleep in.  I spent a couple of days entirely in my pajamas.  It doesn't get better than that!

Some highlights (positive & negative) from the break:

* Fun photo shoot in Charleston
* Wedding dress shopping with my mom and sisters
* Spending time with my hubby
* Learning new recipes
* Getting things free from Kohls and Bed Bath & Beyond with coupons!
* Swimming with my hubby
* Stolen phone (bad)/Returned phone!(miracle)
* Puppy time
* time with girlfriends at my friend's play
* good times on NYE with great friends, food and games
* trying new restaurant (Destihl) and some old goodies- SunSinger
* shopping with friends
* time to rest
* Dentist (not so fun)/ Clean teeth = refreshing

Date night @ Desthil

We had an opportunity to try out a local business and it was a tasty adventure! We'll be going back again.

Christmas

We had a nice Christmas. We started at mom's for breakfast casserole and cinnamon rolls. We exchanged gifts and played games.
Then we went to my aunt's place across town for another meal. We ended the day at Grandma's where we ate and played some more.

Opening gifts

Playing "Minute to Win It" (Has to keep the the eggs on the box and spin around 5 times)

Dad has to get the feather in the belt clip box, a feat that was nearly impossible.

Grandma and I

Cardinals World Series Poster and license plate

The recently engaged couple- Christina and Chris

My hair held its curl all day long

Cooper opens his first present! ;-)

Cooper watched me as I wrapped his gift and couldn't wait to open it.  He stole it from me so that he could open it right away! ;-)