My Sad Look-A-Like...

Okay, so it's apparently doppelganger week on FB. I thought I would post my look a like on here instead. It's nobody to be proud of! In college there was a band called THE LEWINSKY'S....yep they offered to pay me to come "sign" autographs at their concert because everyone said I looked like her. I was way too shy, of course I declined. One time I was minding my own business in Wal-Mart and a man came up to me and told me he had a cigar if I wanted to meet him the back. Yeah, real funny! I seriously got called Monica for a long time.

ICE, ICE, Baby!

I went sledding! Yep, the wooden sleds with metal blades, the kind that literally flies through ice and snow! Robert and Esther picked me up (S was sick) and we went to the historic battlefield site off Kedron and met their in-laws. Who knew that hill was SO high! At the top, a view of Spring Hill and an old cannon. We stayed a little over an hour--it was cold! We also had 6 adults and 1 toddler sharing sleds. Too bad we didn't have a ski lift to make the process move faster. We had lots of fun though! this is only the half way up point!

There were quite a few people already there!

Arianna LOVED it and kept saying she was cold but wanted more. Thanks old man winter! I haven't been on a sled since the early 90's! (I think)

Snow day= play day

Oh my goodness.....I got a lot accomplished on our wonderful snow day! First, 2 loads of laundry cleaned and put away, dish washer done, all floors vacuumed or swiffered, warm dinner in the crock pot and an abundance of computer time! I think I could live on the computer and just read my way through life! As you can tell, I redesigned my blog. Dang, it's harder than it looks. As LOMA mentioned on her blog, if you know how to design your own handwriting fonts via HTML inserts or know a website that you do not have to pay, please pass it on! As for now, I'm done, this is it! It's not exactly what I envisioned but everything I did was FREE so it's as good as it gets. I am still a newbie!

Now, the agenda for today--pajamas, pizza and snacks, Tivo, movies and I am going to make Steven play the question game tonight as we sit around with the fire on. Don't be jealous about my snowed in evening! haha

Flashback Friday!

Me, Esther (pregnant with Arianna) and Sarah in February 2007! We threw a shower at the old Cottonwood Country Club for Esther, her friends and co-workers. A few weeks later a teeny tiny Arianna was born! This was my first live birthing experience and it was amazing! Two years later in July 09, I watched another live birth when little Avonlea made her early debut.

Thursday Thoughts

All of my thoughts stem from recent conversations or things I've heard lately.



* I never had a sister until I turned 18 and Sister Sarah came into my life. Too bad she wasn't a man, we are perfect together! :o) She is one of only a few people I am happy to sit back and enjoy the ride with while she controls everything.



* How come when the weather forecast is supposed to be bad people buy bread? Really? Do you really eat bread? I can guarantee that most households can live out of their pantry for a few days without rushing out for bread and still feed a family of 4.



* Change, I hate change just as much as the next person. Change used to = anxiety.There is a country song that says "the only thing that stays the same is everything changes" and that is so scary. Sometimes, the change is necessary and although it seems hard, it turns out to be the best in the end.



* Mr. Clean erasers are amazing. If you haven't tried one, please do! You will be surprised at the amount of cleaning one little white sponge can do and it lasts a really long time!



* Forgiveness, I think the hardest person to forgive is yourself.



* how come when you are trying to diet you think of foods you normally wouldn't? If you know the answer, please advise!



* One of the best parts of my day is singing random songs with Loma or watching her dance. It can literally bring me to tears from laughing! Music is one of my favorite things in the world!



* Bring on the snow day tomorrow!

Knoxville -10

Knoxville was tons of fun! We shopped Market Square and hit up all the cute boutiques, got pedicures at SoHo, ate a bunch of yummy food and caught up on the latest news. There was also a special appearance by some crazy Guidettes. In no particular order....

Fist Pumpin' began at 9pm haha (do not look at my pj moose bottoms)A special production by KPOWW and Sweet Sensation (I look so hideous, huh!) We had rollers under our hair for the "bump" look and used make up from Sephora samples.
Our production crew, look at my big orange head!!!!

The Blondies-Beth and Natalie

The Brunette's- Sister Sarah and Me

Beth got an awesome camera from Santa so we practiced using it downtown. Here are some candid fun shots we took downtown.

Hear no Evil, See no Evil, speak no Evil

Walking like models

Jumpin' for joy

Just call me Air Jordan, guess I can jump okay We had TONS of fun together as usual. :o) Thanks for a fabulous weekend, girls! Who's hosting next?

Whatcha Thinkin' Thursday?

* January is apparently baby month- first Addie, then my cousin gave birth to her first child-Gabrielle this morning. Also this week my other cousin will become a first time parent to a little boy who's name will not be revealed (even to his own mother) until his debut! That's 2 Chartier babies in a week! Yay, my Grandma is a great Grandmother!



* I'm ready for girls' weekend in Knoxville.



* I absolutely LOVE T's Auto Detail because my SUV looks amazing! Totally worth it, I squealed with glee as did Loma upon entering the car. There was a fun pattern vacuumed into my floor mats. (doesn't take much people) If you want his number, let me know. I was referred to him and I will be happy to refer others.



* Come on Spring break! woo-hoo



* If you are texting AND reading a magazine simultaneously while sitting on a piece of workout equipment you will be told on. Yep, I told. No point in you using the equipment as a chair while 2 people are waiting to use it. Believe me, I am no work out fan, but I am also not a fan of watching you text, smack your gum, and read while there is a wait for the machines.