tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119686232024-03-12T20:23:10.599-07:00a lovely lifeTriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-39087281250883661022008-08-13T13:12:00.000-07:002008-08-13T13:14:19.458-07:00My New Blog....<span style="font-size:180%;color:#330033;"><a href="http://tricia-nae.blogspot.com/">tricia-nae.blogspot.com</a></span>TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-60336843426758312372008-08-06T12:58:00.001-07:002008-08-06T13:02:57.253-07:00I'm Moving!!!!And...this time I'm not talking about a house :)<br /><br />Lots going on in my little world right now. I am experiencing a lot of joy and a lot of stress...all at the same time...<br /><br />I am working on a few projects....that are fun...but a bit overwhelming....<br /><br />I am dealing with (or at least praying REALLY hard about) a couple of things that are just bringin me down ...<br /><br />And...I feel like in a lot of areas in my life, I am just starting over....<br /><br />Which...can be such a good thing. Clean starts...blank canvas...no regrets.<br /><br />So...in keeping...(well...and my internet service provider is about to change when I really move...thus I need a new email...and well...why not?)....I'm getting a new blog-home:<br /><br /><a href="http://tricia-nae.blogspot.com/">tricia-nae.blogspot.com </a><br /><br />Nothing going on over there....yet....but I hope to be posting sometime this weekend!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-48408924624476671262008-07-30T20:07:00.001-07:002008-07-30T20:31:39.747-07:00I've Got Nothing...But I do have lots of pictures that are somewhat a part of my life right now.<br /><br />First...the cake...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQ4Ia8MEZ5VQIeS77P2gfE5JwLNn6V8Thr5c50doXa1U8GRwBizNl4JtgpSZG2EWzKrwdlQ8_xOvL849I-vkH3hz9is-TnTkwK0NSWSjqUCtdQa7nzcK8qKIN4or524cgeuWCXw/s1600-h/Tiered_Fall_Elegance_044ad.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229011832192181762" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigQ4Ia8MEZ5VQIeS77P2gfE5JwLNn6V8Thr5c50doXa1U8GRwBizNl4JtgpSZG2EWzKrwdlQ8_xOvL849I-vkH3hz9is-TnTkwK0NSWSjqUCtdQa7nzcK8qKIN4or524cgeuWCXw/s320/Tiered_Fall_Elegance_044ad.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />So this was the cake I fell in love with...maybe because it is my colors...but I also love the simplicity. So mine will be a lot like this...except it will be buttercream icing...and one more layer. So excited.<br /><br />C's cake is a star with a Texas flag and lots of chocolate covered strawberries.<br /><br />Next....the apartment....<br />This is the model of the apartment we are renting. Love that everything is new!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaJd8gbOLjqlCfUTbJpBlbH3QmSILX0HRKxGpAlWrUJnubQJ6rX86LPl1zFjVBMnEisKApCFJsiBdbMO6t35AAsGfsHhnAW7tGYAtsfs3RQoBN4MhbQhVx__pnkB915SHv-bNMg/s1600-h/IMG_0589.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229011838950530658" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaJd8gbOLjqlCfUTbJpBlbH3QmSILX0HRKxGpAlWrUJnubQJ6rX86LPl1zFjVBMnEisKApCFJsiBdbMO6t35AAsGfsHhnAW7tGYAtsfs3RQoBN4MhbQhVx__pnkB915SHv-bNMg/s320/IMG_0589.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTyEQ-Wjs-ygutYgaJG1uJKyL4VjS4NbYzwgKQL9rfOCGW2G2QdIsadsadMv-ff-g3sLfwi59w0ioXchtf9Qy-bucJRw8JvjifNzv0MRBr9yEiYkBPgc6q5X9IoA7XbJ5XhNt7w/s1600-h/IMG_0591.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229011850378045970" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTyEQ-Wjs-ygutYgaJG1uJKyL4VjS4NbYzwgKQL9rfOCGW2G2QdIsadsadMv-ff-g3sLfwi59w0ioXchtf9Qy-bucJRw8JvjifNzv0MRBr9yEiYkBPgc6q5X9IoA7XbJ5XhNt7w/s320/IMG_0591.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANxRlSTe67JuLRpTqd-3xOghmTXwNObs3e1mzMS_uQXBhq17B4hoJF8okm4A-5lWRYZDWOnfVGm8K9Sptv9wpvWZ0AeeAF04One57c3Coykg-bHkMcmhEjq5bbXbXODQds0fAGw/s1600-h/IMG_0600.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229011857534367010" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANxRlSTe67JuLRpTqd-3xOghmTXwNObs3e1mzMS_uQXBhq17B4hoJF8okm4A-5lWRYZDWOnfVGm8K9Sptv9wpvWZ0AeeAF04One57c3Coykg-bHkMcmhEjq5bbXbXODQds0fAGw/s320/IMG_0600.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29NvkHyMX4-8Xsx49t_N2EDq44QK4AO53mlObVkGlelxyXkscno5ndwYjg-g524au8468xfa2BkFKgK7O5xkGZya4XHuzbCzgAkBE-OzYGk3eQRfpsDqg7_INGOmriP4Y9fER9g/s1600-h/IMG_0604.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229011866330053170" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh29NvkHyMX4-8Xsx49t_N2EDq44QK4AO53mlObVkGlelxyXkscno5ndwYjg-g524au8468xfa2BkFKgK7O5xkGZya4XHuzbCzgAkBE-OzYGk3eQRfpsDqg7_INGOmriP4Y9fER9g/s320/IMG_0604.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Anyways...we got everything wrapped up with that Monday..and we got a garage...which is lucky because they only had one left and it was on our side of the building! YAY!!<br /><br />The building should be finished by the end of September...so now we are in serious packing mode. I wont actually move in until the wedding...but I will start moving some of the non-essentials over.<br /><br />Let me just say that we are so excited about the huge task of downsizing all of our stuff!! Here we were looking at 3 and 4 bedroom houses....and now we are going to have an apartment with nearly a third of the square footage....wow.<br /><br />But...we both feel like it will be a really great process...getting rid of everything we don't need or absolutely love.TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-22905092614687593232008-07-27T21:57:00.000-07:002008-07-27T22:10:27.091-07:00how things changeI've always heard that if you "want to hear God laugh....tell him your plans".<br /><br />I have found this to be true over and over and over again...especially in the last few years.<br /><br />This morning in church, the pastor said that more often than not...we find ourselves in trouble because we tried to get ahead of God.<br /><br />Amen.<br /><br />So...anyways...the last few weeks have been really trying. Our last appointment with the realtor did not go well. The two houses I was beyond thrilled to look at (one of which we were more than willing to sign the papers on that night) were under contract. She took us to a few more houses...all of which were out of our budget...or absolutely not what we were looking for.<br /><br />With the wedding 4 months away (YAY!)...I was really starting to panic about the house thing. We have been looking FOREVER...even before we were engaged. We just haven't found anything we were IN LOVE with....that was in our price range....and available.<br /><br />But...we made a decision about a year ago that we didn't want to rent. And we have been spinning our wheels ever since. Then, about a week ago, we decided to look at some brand new apartments in Mansfield.<br /><br />And...we fell in love.<br /><br />They are so so (SO) nice...and about 1/2 of what we thought our mortgage would be (hello savings account!!). And...our apartment will be "on hold" tomorrow afternoon. And C will move in the last week of September....assuming they are done with it by then. They are like brand new little custom homes....lots of upgrades (and no previous renters). So we have a place to live...and a good 6 months before we have to revisit the idea of where to live/what to buy/etc.<br /><br />For the first time in about a month...I feel like I can breathe again....and it feels good.<br /><br />We even went furniture shopping today...so fun.<br /><br />And...we are putting a deposit on the cake this week......will share pictures tomorrow!!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-29088146215547911022008-07-20T16:03:00.000-07:002008-07-20T16:24:29.335-07:00RandomnessNot too much to say this weekend. I did go to Cowboy's last night to celebrate my best friend (Jennifer) from DC and her 30th birthday...FUN. I can't believe how old we are getting.<br /><br />Saw this little list of randomness on <a href="http://thedavisfamilynwa.blogspot.com/">Shannon's</a> blog. I decided to play along. Instead of just posting a whole new list of random things...I am using her list as a springboard. FUN<br /><br />1. Like Shannon, I have an aversion to feet. Dalton's are pretty much the only feet I can tolerate...but the older he gets...the less "cute" they are. My family loves to act like they are going to rub their feet on me...just to see if I will freak out. I always do.<br /><br />2. I don't like plain coffee. I do like the sweetened or cold coffees. Weird. I know.<br /><br />3. I LOVE music. I can't clean or get ready without music. I can't drive without music either...unless I'm having quiet time with God. Texas music (Stoney LaRue, Jason Boland, Johnny Cooper, Cross Canadian, etc) and Christian music are tops on my list. But...I like everything from Harry Connick Jr to Aerosmith to Justin Timberlake. Word.<br /><br />4. I graduated college with an undergrad degree in Print/Graphic Communication, I'm working on my masters in English and I have a certificate in Interior Design.<br /><br />5. I am trying to get my teaching certification!<br /><br />6. I read about 3 books per week. I'm actually in the process of reading five different books right now. Craziness!! More on that in a different post though.<br /><br />OK....so if you want to continue the random list...link me up!!<br /><br />Going to lunch with Jennifer tomorrow...and she is leaving Tuesday...I'm getting sad.<br /><br />And then....we are meeting with the cake lady tomorrow night!!! YAY!!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-5268460526829427462008-07-18T15:01:00.000-07:002008-07-18T15:12:24.224-07:00College Football<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBbSCiD3VSh4-pOgiHEBFOmAFqn8dqKmn0Bhys5s2pRaXezmEQnPQNbpO2hBJMBKhznHzXHPaIAWs6Dc8xPjSmQtbweMhqXahWNDdIOx7qxMQzrMuA1fIzJZAQmpvxclnECxxF3A/s1600-h/southparkcoaches.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224478496349746098" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBbSCiD3VSh4-pOgiHEBFOmAFqn8dqKmn0Bhys5s2pRaXezmEQnPQNbpO2hBJMBKhznHzXHPaIAWs6Dc8xPjSmQtbweMhqXahWNDdIOx7qxMQzrMuA1fIzJZAQmpvxclnECxxF3A/s320/southparkcoaches.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Saw this on <a href="http://peckhamfamily.blogspot.com/">Cheryl's</a> blog after seeing the SEC coaches on <a href="http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/">Kelly's</a> blog.<br /><br />Too funny.<br /><br />We are off to meet up with our Realtor tonight. A house that we fell in love with like 3 years ago...that was actually under contract when we found it....is back on the market!!! We were shocked to see it.<br /><br />It is an older home near the golf course in Mansfield....needs a lot of updates but...we can handle that. Here's hoping there are no HUGE issues with the house. I'm trying to not get too excited.<br /><br />Right.TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-42954100767155675292008-07-14T17:38:00.000-07:002008-07-14T18:07:44.455-07:003 Guesses....What I am finally going to finish up tonight.....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4G1_w8wedmZPMOaUoNBvzPwzSuiAxT7FLGBrMPsb16C9p7_WrpqYIVwEmfIOcFGB1DWMW-3rMAr6H40z0UV29HBmv5muyHU6W1MDd5YSToKga8gmzug4qoFs0kK3afcBAFM4s4g/s1600-h/mosaic7480960.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223039039087385954" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4G1_w8wedmZPMOaUoNBvzPwzSuiAxT7FLGBrMPsb16C9p7_WrpqYIVwEmfIOcFGB1DWMW-3rMAr6H40z0UV29HBmv5muyHU6W1MDd5YSToKga8gmzug4qoFs0kK3afcBAFM4s4g/s320/mosaic7480960.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />1. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/askanke/41079938/">Katrina Quilt Square 'flowers'</a>, 2. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/stitchindye/2261023288/">XOXO quilt</a>, 3. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/sykossa/2512140702/">Mini swap quilt</a>, 4. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/fallingutopia/2338353830/">Animal Quilt.</a>, 5. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/16865817@N04/1798345085/">cecelia's quilt</a>, 6. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/roseisred/423636564/">belle quilt - quilting in progress</a>, 7. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/9153102@N06/2469990906/">Four Seasons Quilt Swap - Spring Mini Quilt by Nikki</a>, 8. <a href=" http://flickr.com/photos/dittokiddo/2281267019/">boys and girls american jane crib quilts</a>, 9. <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/kliebeans/2457511541/">Baby Quilt 001</a><br /><br />I started my first quilt last fall...and then life sort of got in the way...but I am determined to finish it tonight....well...the top anyways...and maybe make a trip to the quilt shop later in the week to have them finish it off. Hold me to it girls....<br /><br />In other news....my alternator died this morning. Luckily...my fiance (key superman music) came to rescue and got everything all fixed and shiny and new (well...not new...but running). Yay for saving the day!!<br /><br />Off to watch Nashville Star and quilt!!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-73316456624733533972008-07-13T21:14:00.000-07:002008-07-13T22:00:19.154-07:00Too Much...I have a thing for Coke.<br />It has a thing for my hips.<br /><br />So, after YEARS of talking about it....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoowjdbJdmgbEZw6RetrcTek5ab7E4BnMUgaunIliBSDAIIXJiWHqE0eF936HBmj__IWEgnOQbf1s4vebFfGM7jOIBJRi8Q9p2voGe8wz6310c4CeTVnEVnlEeiqlC4rtgQdHZBw/s1600-h/dietcoke.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222723904773686882" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoowjdbJdmgbEZw6RetrcTek5ab7E4BnMUgaunIliBSDAIIXJiWHqE0eF936HBmj__IWEgnOQbf1s4vebFfGM7jOIBJRi8Q9p2voGe8wz6310c4CeTVnEVnlEeiqlC4rtgQdHZBw/s320/dietcoke.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Diet Coke has weasled it's way into my heart.<br /><br />It hasn't been easy. I put up a rather large wall, not willing to hand over my love so easily...so soon....and yet...for after a mere 8 day (yes, I'm keeping count)....that pesky Diet Coke is really starting to win me over.<br /><br />As is Sunday night TV.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRE6p7EuKnr6Uu3Yp4J2fdgDLS-ccQEXsX1p86UQ5h2pdGyRWEH90HcWHda5u1sROouxc7vL95c9CaZbVT1Y9nxARK8flWa_8kE4wG04vmKLD0cRErORMZhO-84YHu-vJjgvAyTw/s1600-h/bb10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222719777208920850" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRE6p7EuKnr6Uu3Yp4J2fdgDLS-ccQEXsX1p86UQ5h2pdGyRWEH90HcWHda5u1sROouxc7vL95c9CaZbVT1Y9nxARK8flWa_8kE4wG04vmKLD0cRErORMZhO-84YHu-vJjgvAyTw/s320/bb10.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfAfs_6R2DzgyY1E8zesBkvR50E82av2o6qE6XN00MqV-99rPGxUwmb7zIMmdPDS2yh1kAoXZyrLukCrwtf5nDXG1hMzZ0Iz4pNYKH4LBsep-d99qFtXNmLG4qRLoJcQYXi_I6g/s1600-h/HGTV_Design_Star_001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222719782153323570" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfAfs_6R2DzgyY1E8zesBkvR50E82av2o6qE6XN00MqV-99rPGxUwmb7zIMmdPDS2yh1kAoXZyrLukCrwtf5nDXG1hMzZ0Iz4pNYKH4LBsep-d99qFtXNmLG4qRLoJcQYXi_I6g/s320/HGTV_Design_Star_001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBoxmGbC5qlhY3YJrtHzkckUbU7BBv8MxZUcnvbGgd2oseQHjK80-4q1AE3AQbyXnGinZl3N_FE7_XVYoVGs2MIuqr-gNzdZbl5Rl-FiL7J4bwpUbM8y8z6OqfKuMiE1djOXEfg/s1600-h/2008_04_03-NextFoodNetwork.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222719783834994466" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBoxmGbC5qlhY3YJrtHzkckUbU7BBv8MxZUcnvbGgd2oseQHjK80-4q1AE3AQbyXnGinZl3N_FE7_XVYoVGs2MIuqr-gNzdZbl5Rl-FiL7J4bwpUbM8y8z6OqfKuMiE1djOXEfg/s320/2008_04_03-NextFoodNetwork.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Too much people. Too much.<br /><br />Do y'all watch any of these shows?<br />I'm obsessed with each of these shows...and how fitting that they all come on Sunday nights!...and back to back...to back!!<br /><br />Since BB just started...I can't really tell who is gonna "work my nerve" (inevitibly...someone will). I give it a week.<br /><br />Design Star...She who worked my nerve is now gone! I hope Trish wins...<br /><br />The Next Food Network Star....I still can't decide. I think I like Aaron the best....but Lisa is a Dallas girl.<br /><br />So anyways...there you have it...a peek at my "exciting" Sunday.TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-41143777291753849102008-07-12T21:09:00.000-07:002008-07-12T21:14:48.063-07:00Look what I got today...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDFHxor07BNP6-NOroh54e8hvFW9adTjUfnxkU0YmYp5NMxNsBiMZDUsmEc1IjwH06JSWfkXyS0JVv3WeLqMP4n4Yps1O3I3eRywKQr5d3hdFGKcd2u1JzMBbEHx1c6S14PB2-w/s1600-h/redbbpearl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222346851589514434" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnDFHxor07BNP6-NOroh54e8hvFW9adTjUfnxkU0YmYp5NMxNsBiMZDUsmEc1IjwH06JSWfkXyS0JVv3WeLqMP4n4Yps1O3I3eRywKQr5d3hdFGKcd2u1JzMBbEHx1c6S14PB2-w/s320/redbbpearl.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love it. Of course...I'm still trying to figure it out.<br /><br />My old flip phone flipped right into two pieces yesterday...so had to get a little treat today!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-90350569895762318752008-07-08T13:07:00.001-07:002008-07-08T13:30:30.832-07:00Hot<div>I ran a bunch of errands this morning...and my air conditioner couldn't keep up with my constant in and out of the car. However....I think I got everything done for the week...and shouldn't have that many more "to do's" this week.<br /><br />I remember when I first got my drivers license....I wanted to run ALL my Mom's errands for her. I swear I went to the grocery store everynight that first year. Not so much with loving to drive thing now days.<br /><br />We are hoping to finish up our registry this weekend. I joke that C and I have the hardest time making decisions. The only thing we are 100% sure about is each other. And sometimes....well...ya know.<br /><br />Anyways...it was funny to see the things he HAD to have.<br />1. Coffee maker. He is a coffee drinkin fool. Me...not so much.<br />2. Pannini press. Seriously.<br />3. Chip and dip bowl. Well...he didn't have to have one...but he wanted to pick it out.<br /><br />Me....I'm not really a kitchen kind of girl. Possibly because I've never had one of my own. So...pots and pans and griddles and ladles...OH MY.<br /><br />But...I do like pretty things...<br /></div><br /><div>Like this <a href="http://www.spode.com/pattern/?navid=1&level=4&id=193&pgid=46">Spode Baking Days</a> set...(you know my love of all things polka dot).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1urNieoYFvkbINzgHWFE1uyZ_uRXPp3P5sas0UfrFtRtXKPvimxng-Vw3tM20IErDJKJj5vf1vZj2mYqnQZYQNcwApqMKEuhtgpdMhcpdscgR1mAE17AHDrcCYUFLePYNv2JPCw/s1600-h/bakingdaysspode.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220737677156192402" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1urNieoYFvkbINzgHWFE1uyZ_uRXPp3P5sas0UfrFtRtXKPvimxng-Vw3tM20IErDJKJj5vf1vZj2mYqnQZYQNcwApqMKEuhtgpdMhcpdscgR1mAE17AHDrcCYUFLePYNv2JPCw/s320/bakingdaysspode.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And...these adorable <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1989456&cp=1760785.2030074.1891959&ab=ln_home_cs2_dinnerware&parentPage=family">Ralph Lauren Brunch plates...</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9p_KR8Nd2georT9RbEPfkIMbXDub-Jg9ygNBBhk0oClobpdHT3WxYsvDnoM8gh1M6cHXx0XlINBvPkLfR2ianQCZ-SG1_sYtxBihs3XSAwzYPSMNA04sgx_X8pZWR0Nv2mtlkQ/s1600-h/RLbrunch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220737691625316562" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9p_KR8Nd2georT9RbEPfkIMbXDub-Jg9ygNBBhk0oClobpdHT3WxYsvDnoM8gh1M6cHXx0XlINBvPkLfR2ianQCZ-SG1_sYtxBihs3XSAwzYPSMNA04sgx_X8pZWR0Nv2mtlkQ/s320/RLbrunch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And this <a href="http://http//www.kitchenaid.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=Stand+Mixers&cat=310&prod=347">Ice Blue (or Martha Stewart Blue)</a> mixer...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8zOGyijfOABXFBYRM0AW18Sof5CuKHrVvtu2ChDqTRbz4r_HlpJg9tDRJYWcWreKyuizLgzKBwODJshvxfV3HQv_9VQScFPVjQwTX6slPVDKI-uiv92E9vMZA2CppmPvKK1wgA/s1600-h/iceblue.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220742890249894322" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8zOGyijfOABXFBYRM0AW18Sof5CuKHrVvtu2ChDqTRbz4r_HlpJg9tDRJYWcWreKyuizLgzKBwODJshvxfV3HQv_9VQScFPVjQwTX6slPVDKI-uiv92E9vMZA2CppmPvKK1wgA/s320/iceblue.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />When it came to registering for china and everday dishes...we postponed decision making.<br />These dishes are SO me. And SO not Charlie.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAouZrmxZl5by7gHnVQEgpvCNPLv59bUN-qzfimbYwSVgRFIOdtURd44hxz80hbnq13t_MF0vdBLRYVGDRYdbcALCyyNiBWc0tiXfaKx_pBjvmP_9tldH2NN44yrdIGLexgB-4Mg/s1600-h/dishes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220737681429974210" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAouZrmxZl5by7gHnVQEgpvCNPLv59bUN-qzfimbYwSVgRFIOdtURd44hxz80hbnq13t_MF0vdBLRYVGDRYdbcALCyyNiBWc0tiXfaKx_pBjvmP_9tldH2NN44yrdIGLexgB-4Mg/s320/dishes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />We all know who won that battle. Thank you very much.<br /><br />And we have yet to decide on china. We are not fancy people AT ALL.<br />I tend to like older stuff anyways...and my Mom and I talked about finding an older pattern I like and trying to collect that over time. I think that would be a really fun thing to do.<br /><br />But...if you were going to make register today for china...I'm thinking I would go with <a href="http://www.spode.com/pattern/?navid=1&level=4&id=131&pgid=13">Emma's Garland</a>....which I'm sure Charlie would just love. haha<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0OcRr65s4_OMVQA7EgNKx1HLSkjtyUFROe1hhyphenhyphen1H1jaixRkZ-yt2bBuaJspGlz_sMrtoDpdVfpoKNxLwFJ4UYptDs3pNNT-qmNwnfp8k3gWy4idNz6hSgZU-YNmT28ZXUdzulw/s1600-h/emmasgarden.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220737686344308674" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR0OcRr65s4_OMVQA7EgNKx1HLSkjtyUFROe1hhyphenhyphen1H1jaixRkZ-yt2bBuaJspGlz_sMrtoDpdVfpoKNxLwFJ4UYptDs3pNNT-qmNwnfp8k3gWy4idNz6hSgZU-YNmT28ZXUdzulw/s320/emmasgarden.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Oh..and as a side note....He also registered for a set of plain white dishes (like diner dishes). I think it was a silent protest to the damask print above. And...because I let him hold the gun.</div>TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-22660576429961049472008-07-03T07:47:00.000-07:002008-07-03T08:31:09.363-07:00We meet again...I can't believe a week has gone by...again...<br /><br />So, last Friday we got up WAY early and made our way down 45 to Houston (actually...Magnolia, TX). We got there around 9 in the morning...and left around 2. Very quick trip.<br /><br />But...we decided to come home through College Station...so we could drive around a bit.<br /><br />I always wanted to go to A&M...since I was like 7 or something. Then, in high school...I had a competition at Texas Tech...and fell in love with it...and made a declaration to go there. Of course...that wasn't really in the cards immediately after high schoool...so I had plans to go there a year later...and I met a guy who went to school there...which only solidified my decision.<br /><br />And..then we broke up...and I met C (who, incidentally is from Lubbock). And....I ended up dropping out of school all together....only to go back a few years later to DBU (which I absolutely adored and even though there was no football team....I would not have had things work out any other way!). Over the last 8 years, C and I have become Longhorn fans...and I had long said good-bye to any Aggie or Red Raider love that once lived within me.<br /><br />Until this year.<br /><br />My cousins played high school football (which is HUGE in Texas...in case you didn't know) for arguably one of the best teams in the state, the Southlake Carroll Dragons. B graduated last year and went to UNT...opting not to play football. But...D...graduated a few weeks ago with plans (and hopefully they include football) with A&M. And...his brother will be joining him there.<br /><br />Anyway...though he hasn't made a decision...we sure hope to one day see him in action here<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUSJk9-5lWspx-rQTU3eCChQEi4r7LeftL1N3CIvo12fWpyZcX9rc0gX6owlusp8im9KPEeYd3V8dE8AAX5FEpnj1oac_GaYbpGjck833-uyPCz3qXm7xeZ_UsloVomiI17GukQ/s1600-h/IMG_0479.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218803340727544338" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUSJk9-5lWspx-rQTU3eCChQEi4r7LeftL1N3CIvo12fWpyZcX9rc0gX6owlusp8im9KPEeYd3V8dE8AAX5FEpnj1oac_GaYbpGjck833-uyPCz3qXm7xeZ_UsloVomiI17GukQ/s320/IMG_0479.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Q51DSVpKEt28v8kYNop8ZtZiCVihU2CrkgyQHFZtko8smDfcLUUz2jwO0F3Jbaxk5wqBVZDwCCl-_whIvR8cZgr8v7IXeZ7TUs2BFssJ7A5lS_uP__ZhnUU1jwP-OYkwwFMuRg/s1600-h/IMG_0481.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218803344522365506" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Q51DSVpKEt28v8kYNop8ZtZiCVihU2CrkgyQHFZtko8smDfcLUUz2jwO0F3Jbaxk5wqBVZDwCCl-_whIvR8cZgr8v7IXeZ7TUs2BFssJ7A5lS_uP__ZhnUU1jwP-OYkwwFMuRg/s320/IMG_0481.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ok, so we got back late Friday night...and made it to the mall early Saturday to start registering (YAY!...so fun). And...SOOO overwhelming. Who know silverware could cause such stress (I know...real problems).<br /><br />Then......<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0i0haBB9qPac3c109D157PPw_43kVZevdn1dwbrjMWzO0cBxGtsJPWPTmdc5Q1IVSv6pHbEKxSDXo-M8l3JW12nEyCJkR4x7VMqYwf_RJZWq-FX6n3hrhtKjlPQbz02w3lvZOw/s1600-h/hootie1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218803347332283778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0i0haBB9qPac3c109D157PPw_43kVZevdn1dwbrjMWzO0cBxGtsJPWPTmdc5Q1IVSv6pHbEKxSDXo-M8l3JW12nEyCJkR4x7VMqYwf_RJZWq-FX6n3hrhtKjlPQbz02w3lvZOw/s320/hootie1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jSYy_lAQIKqRIB5DrEXfdAAYkrDY_97vNFMgr1GpZqzlDuBYh8qiopcNpDTynJKknTNd1yxZAgi_uoGmMS11uc__3GtgubzyHHe-d09ng6a0VSGofXeuqR1Ziwg7B7B2VAdjmw/s1600-h/hootie2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218803349803246930" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3jSYy_lAQIKqRIB5DrEXfdAAYkrDY_97vNFMgr1GpZqzlDuBYh8qiopcNpDTynJKknTNd1yxZAgi_uoGmMS11uc__3GtgubzyHHe-d09ng6a0VSGofXeuqR1Ziwg7B7B2VAdjmw/s320/hootie2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZM4AyK_OrQZQGLly5j2NW_J1FFv67WtsnNfYoQw8l0ZCwlFd1a_zDrmGZi5HTm_7KPa1l3wryAVQlQ0llNeiLKYFzBsmtSvJtqbQ7kNNNxm9GBiMuCT9H_gNAzDEKINcIlA1Pg/s1600-h/IMG_0502.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218803357121071666" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZM4AyK_OrQZQGLly5j2NW_J1FFv67WtsnNfYoQw8l0ZCwlFd1a_zDrmGZi5HTm_7KPa1l3wryAVQlQ0llNeiLKYFzBsmtSvJtqbQ7kNNNxm9GBiMuCT9H_gNAzDEKINcIlA1Pg/s320/IMG_0502.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The show was really, really good. So crowded. But...we had amazing seats. The first two pics were taken from our table. I had so much fun...and even C managed to have a good time.<br /><br />No big plans for the 4th. I think we are just going to hang low...maybe do some swimming and grilling out.<br /><br />And...my bestest friend (that moved to DC last year...and I have not seen in FOREVER) will be here Tuesday!!!! And...she will be here for a WHOLE month!!!!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-77143742624579608432008-06-26T10:27:00.000-07:002008-06-26T11:06:27.502-07:005 monthsOr 21 weeks...from this Saturday...and I will be getting married.<br /><br />This past weekend we actually went to a convention at the place where we are having our reception...so I thought I would snap a few photos...just to share with y'all.<br /><br />Ok...this is the outside of the building. It is more of a convention center than a ballroom...but it is new...and really pretty inside. Plus...it is big enough for ALL the people we have on the guest list (we both have HUGE families).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZL9VCWUK7vRzMaCqrfm9UadSa_xFQcEk7iBsuZP0eOvE31yIopj8BLsMKe2VteXGENzRDjzC5V-IsfeZ1H2WC5AkLTGM8o-lQ0xzNESxzsHW6NxN_Nui-wY2xFL1IBjm1Kb_0FQ/s1600-h/IMG_0406.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216245492132399506" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZL9VCWUK7vRzMaCqrfm9UadSa_xFQcEk7iBsuZP0eOvE31yIopj8BLsMKe2VteXGENzRDjzC5V-IsfeZ1H2WC5AkLTGM8o-lQ0xzNESxzsHW6NxN_Nui-wY2xFL1IBjm1Kb_0FQ/s320/IMG_0406.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And...the staircase. So pretty. The lady who helped us book the facility joked that if she had a dime for every picture taken on the staircase, she could pay for our wedding.<br /><br />I was thinking...well, let's set up a little drop box or something!! LOL<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxpUwo6IPYJbRdvLUJWZkQM8nElSOOEX-yGfXfZ2oc6kz13D1lk707ASMRVgxhvoOaTd3AAj8xv9q_oS8AJuoIcHqodbFrweD2q0s_c3QV_bfUE2Soh523fkJEBp514hRKPPC8nQ/s1600-h/IMG_0407.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216245501033503138" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxpUwo6IPYJbRdvLUJWZkQM8nElSOOEX-yGfXfZ2oc6kz13D1lk707ASMRVgxhvoOaTd3AAj8xv9q_oS8AJuoIcHqodbFrweD2q0s_c3QV_bfUE2Soh523fkJEBp514hRKPPC8nQ/s320/IMG_0407.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Ok, So afterward, we wanted to try to find the <a href="http://www.summerballoonclassic.com/index.html">Hot Air Balloon Festival</a>....and we did...but there weren't many balloons. We decided we would skip that (and the heat) and head to <a href="http://www.waxahachiechamber.com/">Waxahachie </a>to drive around the old neighborhoods dreaming of owning one of those old Gingerbread houses.<br /><br />We ended up driving around dowtown a bit too...and we stumbled upon this...and it totally cracked me up.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk1rFeKDm4XsOob0Z-STa32EUe-9pOA3qr0LOymy262Z48WiM03nmoOsCZU1-RpEGZHzRKlG3yax075yK7kY1DztL55t8t0V3al9c82IfFEjD0-8XdIMxSnpAz3EaWietaYUq5g/s1600-h/IMG_0410.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216245513493154210" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk1rFeKDm4XsOob0Z-STa32EUe-9pOA3qr0LOymy262Z48WiM03nmoOsCZU1-RpEGZHzRKlG3yax075yK7kY1DztL55t8t0V3al9c82IfFEjD0-8XdIMxSnpAz3EaWietaYUq5g/s320/IMG_0410.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />So cute. Making all kinds of a ruckus...until I got close. Then, he was just staring me down.<br /><br />Anyways...I can't believe it is only 5 months away. I can't believe we still haven't bought a house. I can't believe we haven't booked a few of the "key" items for the reception. AHHH.<br /><br />But...I've been working out a ton. Love my new gym, by the way. And...getting back on the WATP program. And WW. I know I will not be a size 2 at the wedding (or ever, for that matter)...but I hope to have my arms toned...and lose at least 20 more lbs.<br /><br />C and I are off to Houston in the morning to go to a funeral. I think we are only doing a day trip...but I haven't been down that way in forever...so I'm hoping to maybe do a little bit of site seeing and shopping before heading home.<br /><br />And Saturday....<a href="http://billybobstexas.com/concerts.htm">Hootie and the Blowfish</a>!!! I'm so EXCITED!!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-2814685286129760662008-06-24T12:38:00.000-07:002008-06-24T13:03:02.571-07:00Umm, yeah...Sometimes I feel like I'm coasting along and life is GREAT. I mean...I'm pretty much blessed with the best family ever, friends, and a WONDERFUL fiance (who puts up with all of my shenanigans). Life is far better than it is worse. I'm usually a really happy go lucky girl.<br /><br />But...there are days where I feel like I'm being sufficated by fear. Of what? I'm not sure...of everything I guess. I'm really at a crossroads in my life. So many things are up in the air. So many things are changing. I feel like (yes...even though I am nearly...ugh...30)...that for the first time in my life...I'm not a little girl anymore.<br /><br />I love this song right now. My battle-cry, if you will. It's on heavy rotation...and I love the verse: <em>It feels like chaos but somehow there's peace</em>....<br /><br />I really couldn't wrap up my situation right now any better than this song does.<br />The group is <a href="http://www.sanctusreal.com/">Sanctus Real</a> and the song is Whatever You're Doing....<br /><embed name="godtube" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" align="middle" src="http://godtube.com/flvplayer.swf" width="330" height="270" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="viewkey=d2f875f11018c951f781" wmode="transparent" quality="high" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain"></embed><br /><br />It's time for healing time to move on<br />It's time to fix what's been broken too long<br />Time make right what has been wrong<br />It's time to find my way to where I belong<br />There's a wave that's crashing over me<br />And all I can do is surrender<br /><br />Whatever You're doing inside of me<br />It feels like chaos but somehow there's peace<br />It's hard to surrender to what I can't see<br />but I'm giving in to something Heavenly<br /><br />Time for a milestone<br />Time to begin again<br />Reevaluate who I really am<br />Am I doing everything to follow Your will<br />Or just climbing aimlessly over these hills<br />So show me what it is You want from me<br />I give everything I surrender...<br /><br />To...<br />Whatever You're doing inside of me<br />It feels like chaos but somehow there's peace<br />It's hard to surrender to what I can't see<br />but I'm giving in to something Heavenly<br /><br /><br />Time to face up<br />Clean this old house<br />Time to breathe in and let everything out<br />That I've wanted to say for so many years<br />Time to release all my held back tears<br /><br />Whatever You're doing inside of me<br />It feels like chaos but I believe<br />You're up to something bigger than me<br />Larger than life something Heavenly<br />Whatever You're doing inside of me<br />It feels like chaos but now I can see<br />This something bigger than me<br />Larger than life something Heavenly<br />Something Heavenly<br />It's time to face up<br />Clean this old house<br />Time breathe in and let everything outTriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-78741093051129179842008-06-21T13:18:00.000-07:002008-06-24T13:50:51.162-07:00having fun....I have been a scrapbooking machine this last week!! It has been soooo much fun.<br />I think I may have permanent ink stains on my hand...and I don't care. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9D2-Rx4-HXJMmgr8qbiueMn6P-9a7ZU-wqxarC48taQ4zzD-H6n1wNN-eVdVJg7c-IxDGt89_yHIjyAIKOXSLiMUa6i5YupwbI_dKfn9gX2b-Q_PUo29olD6hmsZ4DwAMAqX0vw/s1600-h/cc_croft.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214431964507744194" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9D2-Rx4-HXJMmgr8qbiueMn6P-9a7ZU-wqxarC48taQ4zzD-H6n1wNN-eVdVJg7c-IxDGt89_yHIjyAIKOXSLiMUa6i5YupwbI_dKfn9gX2b-Q_PUo29olD6hmsZ4DwAMAqX0vw/s320/cc_croft.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Me, Dad, Kori and Kaleb. I've had this photo forever...but couldn't decide what I wanted to do or say. Finally...I just sat down and journaled...and the rest just sort of came together. I'm in LOVE with that buttery yellow color.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2TUkaqbYE7it_uJ91JH2Rdls7r-PizWlIQPpe8ehvb4fTCSRPLplg5dzcyBrtPwvgnwNl5NciQsjOwU-ko7yPAhggD1ITS_vA0prGQ2FCKcTSKFB5o3qxLHkQ68YaH4ewH-E_A/s1600-h/cc_shoes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214431965685402914" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2TUkaqbYE7it_uJ91JH2Rdls7r-PizWlIQPpe8ehvb4fTCSRPLplg5dzcyBrtPwvgnwNl5NciQsjOwU-ko7yPAhggD1ITS_vA0prGQ2FCKcTSKFB5o3qxLHkQ68YaH4ewH-E_A/s320/cc_shoes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV1zursnTantDq9ySwme43BtuKMflH-PjDB58TfXLqvWO-ISIVivizU28MY_GyrQ3Ey0Gj6LFj3mHktO2Jv7sB0tRppkyudWdMoSm1LF7y8rGVsZwUyKs0vjF7dVBacUUJVCnfA/s1600-h/cc_shoesdetail.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214431967022124594" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmV1zursnTantDq9ySwme43BtuKMflH-PjDB58TfXLqvWO-ISIVivizU28MY_GyrQ3Ey0Gj6LFj3mHktO2Jv7sB0tRppkyudWdMoSm1LF7y8rGVsZwUyKs0vjF7dVBacUUJVCnfA/s320/cc_shoesdetail.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Awww...when I saw this paper...I immediately thought of Dalton. I love how the the little sprockets look when you cut them out!!!<br /><br />I may have mentioned this once or twice or a hundred times before, but I love me some <a href="http://www.converse.com/">Converse</a>....and I dearly want to pass this obsession on to my nephew. LOL. So...every year on his birthday, me and C get him a new pair.<br /><br />Side note about the sprockets. The company I worked at forever (where I met C...and he still works) manufactures sprockets. We have a couple of actual metal sprockets...and they make really cute candle holders.<br /><br />Some Cards....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglusd66MonCrOO-_XmgrPmDRVBFIQDb6w9yp3Yk42qGdYvnmyvzxzcqwsju5ZlKYzflYlSkwi93aFzCRhSaae6zlfw9vOHer7JPUh-wPG-a8_dz_ZN5-PbdRrhD43GSZA4P4Jxbw/s1600-h/cc_cardsall.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214432846200190642" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglusd66MonCrOO-_XmgrPmDRVBFIQDb6w9yp3Yk42qGdYvnmyvzxzcqwsju5ZlKYzflYlSkwi93aFzCRhSaae6zlfw9vOHer7JPUh-wPG-a8_dz_ZN5-PbdRrhD43GSZA4P4Jxbw/s320/cc_cardsall.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdeDG-osPDDw9jsAY7QJn5OMFkGVZ2hks7MC06UOk-TnBpVxzWpUT2zzpmzMPMH_r810LwX2wqrT5ysZ4j4xykJPerhT8k4pBDX3x_dsSBWBf-NuVQR6HlIdHJlwZnw1kDB5oug/s1600-h/cc_thankscard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214431969971648370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdeDG-osPDDw9jsAY7QJn5OMFkGVZ2hks7MC06UOk-TnBpVxzWpUT2zzpmzMPMH_r810LwX2wqrT5ysZ4j4xykJPerhT8k4pBDX3x_dsSBWBf-NuVQR6HlIdHJlwZnw1kDB5oug/s320/cc_thankscard.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFigtI8SVJEwruynoex88DqxneqDTVXwkNxLU9puL3TfcPg96DAc9JGDGoLZS2rIFGk31iDewVZ2q83oEoAtwOK5cXYK3L0y_4usqnWby7XONupzhsH2oeYR4Zam9VnLcMAgaUNA/s1600-h/cc_babycard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214431968747400530" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFigtI8SVJEwruynoex88DqxneqDTVXwkNxLU9puL3TfcPg96DAc9JGDGoLZS2rIFGk31iDewVZ2q83oEoAtwOK5cXYK3L0y_4usqnWby7XONupzhsH2oeYR4Zam9VnLcMAgaUNA/s320/cc_babycard.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Look at the little chick. A little play on words...if you will....for a friends baby shower this weekend...who here in a few weeks will have a baby chick of her own! I am trying to finish up the album I made for her...hope to get that posted tomorrow. It's so cute and girly.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOqDgyV4gtFdKwKm1XzZqaUBk7-6XveXU6mhxmQ_Q60h37UXFsC2aE9lCfOSb5E_JjlXpaqZtBY0tZf8GyyhduTunb-pbTAuJq9XqKEMJ7-fqqZWGTZgKR_hbGWrjZjlkfzkT7g/s1600-h/cc_30tag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214432839275764642" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOqDgyV4gtFdKwKm1XzZqaUBk7-6XveXU6mhxmQ_Q60h37UXFsC2aE9lCfOSb5E_JjlXpaqZtBY0tZf8GyyhduTunb-pbTAuJq9XqKEMJ7-fqqZWGTZgKR_hbGWrjZjlkfzkT7g/s320/cc_30tag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Again with the sprocket. They are so fun!<br /><br />Ok...and now I'm going to share my most favorite thing of all. It's super simple...but I love, love, love it.<br /><br />A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a blog with the cutest quilt. I just started my first quilt last year...so I have this thing for quilts now. Anyway, I saved a picture from her blog (which I will share a link to/and the pic as soon as I find it!). I'm determined to one day make the quilt, but for now.... I created the paper version!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLOD88Jhh1KNvSF2PjPSuOOJMBNuxW3lpFxZfMvIfVYb_5IxW9QnBjbkAlFoFq6DmoatY-dRygzLl6qgDhjF62q_vTgT8NC-cC630jGCjg-YiptbaP1s7Z3Ja8yqzDwNDfQP49jg/s1600-h/cc_quilt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214432846490119522" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLOD88Jhh1KNvSF2PjPSuOOJMBNuxW3lpFxZfMvIfVYb_5IxW9QnBjbkAlFoFq6DmoatY-dRygzLl6qgDhjF62q_vTgT8NC-cC630jGCjg-YiptbaP1s7Z3Ja8yqzDwNDfQP49jg/s320/cc_quilt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I thought about finishing it off with some stitching...but I'm not sure...I kinda like it like this. I do want to make another one...and frame it with a big chunky black frame. What do y'all think?<br /><br />K...we are off to look at some houses (this never gets old, by the way). Then...I seriously need to finish up that baby album tonight!!!!<br /><br />Have a great Saturday!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-35264196287877052102008-06-20T21:24:00.000-07:002008-06-20T21:33:28.524-07:00busy girlthis has been such a busy week.<br />i can't even believe that it is friday night!<br /><br />went out to waxahacie earlier in the week to <a href="http://thecraftyscrapper.com/">shop</a>. it POURED while i was there. a little scary.<br />but...i managed alright (it helped that i had a gift certificate! LOL).<br /><br />did a little clothes shopping. talked with a recruiter (fingers crossed!!).<br /><br />and...<br /><br />i joined a new gym!!! i am SO excited.<br /><br />i quit my old gym membership a couple of months ago. it was kinda far from the house and there was never any parking. but...about a year ago a new gym opened RIGHT around the corner from my house...so i finally bit the bullet and joined.<br /><br />i had my first workout this morning, and i'm "supposed" to work out with a trainer on monday. we'll see.<br /><br />got a pretty mellow weekend in store..and i'm really looking forward to doing nothing! (am i getting old or what?).TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-81699781747022935182008-06-16T19:13:00.000-07:002008-06-16T19:26:53.674-07:00Nashville Star...Are y'all watching it? I know, I know...country music...but I love it.<br />I'm pretty much in love with the Texas boys (well..duh). I might just turn into a little teenage-girl voting machine. Maybe.<br /><br />OK...so I finished <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Certain-Girls-Novel-Jennifer-Weiner/dp/0743294254/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1213668748&sr=8-1">this book </a>last night.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrnwKhDdEUKrb7crPAs3_XVIzYDGJqExmQId0UmNI-NoDwdiHiURbfS3rPX_rSYL_klZlVRo2krbBoryQd7gIxTmR4uKO3hYpWa3JWW990480tgAmVheEDo4APzRDXomi1MM7dg/s1600-h/cg.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212668113046675554" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrnwKhDdEUKrb7crPAs3_XVIzYDGJqExmQId0UmNI-NoDwdiHiURbfS3rPX_rSYL_klZlVRo2krbBoryQd7gIxTmR4uKO3hYpWa3JWW990480tgAmVheEDo4APzRDXomi1MM7dg/s320/cg.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />It is the follow up to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Good-Bed-Jennifer-Weiner/dp/0743418174/ref=pd_sim_b_img_2">this book </a>(which I adored). Anyway...I read the book in about a day...and it was really (really) good. However....I cried A LOT while reading the book. And...I'm kind of a crybaby anyway....but c'mon. I called Charlie at like 1:30 this morning, crying. Yeah....I'm a way big nerd. And...he is the greatest, most patient fiance in the world.<br /><br />Layouts......<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsYM7rbpt5NcqMcaIowXEqoiHOKUrJzPiSGyyTNNw_33BzY3KKacD6xHHVUJPHbugfUpCzcbcMPppUuym4yFPdG2nc0WFHiZtMPZ_uRHcXDDTPZzniNVwU2VykBLcEB_844Egiw/s1600-h/001-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212668117684738658" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsYM7rbpt5NcqMcaIowXEqoiHOKUrJzPiSGyyTNNw_33BzY3KKacD6xHHVUJPHbugfUpCzcbcMPppUuym4yFPdG2nc0WFHiZtMPZ_uRHcXDDTPZzniNVwU2VykBLcEB_844Egiw/s320/001-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDg8eNa4F_g5gbUbbdLk0X-AweyznsOz6vpcNsUR1yuU41bcYUxjaQRW8xokXNpMc48i6iCUOB67sKhyphenhyphenll7eB0_6cB5isVIhfAidF3oI5E0DPWn3jtJxImqsfvchAHBceXdBTXwA/s1600-h/weakness.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212668113970025778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDg8eNa4F_g5gbUbbdLk0X-AweyznsOz6vpcNsUR1yuU41bcYUxjaQRW8xokXNpMc48i6iCUOB67sKhyphenhyphenll7eB0_6cB5isVIhfAidF3oI5E0DPWn3jtJxImqsfvchAHBceXdBTXwA/s320/weakness.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />K, off to start <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-One-Youre-Emily-Giffin/dp/0312348673/ref=pd_sim_b_img_3">this book</a>. Here's to no more tears.TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-74263502186244612142008-06-15T16:04:00.000-07:002008-06-15T16:17:40.817-07:00hi tricia. your boring.I really am. No excuses either.<br /><br />My Grandparents were in town this weekend...had lots of fun visiting with them. And...we went out to eat last night with my Dad and lil brother (and my Dad's girlfriend and her daughter). We had Outback...got way too full...and then came home and went to bed.<br /><br />I was out the door (sweating) for church this morning...and my car wouldn't start. I just got the battery in December (when I was stranded at Target in the rain). SO thankful for the warranty...walked away with a free battery!!!<br /><br />It is SO hot here. So close to 100...it might have even happened today. SOOOO hot. Not good to wear black capris and black sweater to church. Note to self.<br /><br />Even the cat is finding a cool place to sleep (in the shade).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNYl3d4DoRaXomwCEyLNnan30jnevmaT7LoZPN7nmuAE2hhot7-7IAhLDLzJynSGDcVjjGQz6QQuplt9VVFbcvR6U7GCOeKimejY7JWqgaQTWpgUgQKfoyIPmAQEEBVKjsCaQlg/s1600-h/IMG_0313.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212249377693000786" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNYl3d4DoRaXomwCEyLNnan30jnevmaT7LoZPN7nmuAE2hhot7-7IAhLDLzJynSGDcVjjGQz6QQuplt9VVFbcvR6U7GCOeKimejY7JWqgaQTWpgUgQKfoyIPmAQEEBVKjsCaQlg/s320/IMG_0313.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />He's so sweet looking when he is asleep.<br /><br />Dalton and I met my Grandparents for lunch the other day. He had to ride with nana (like nay-nay)...which is me....so we could "jam out".<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLp3Ply0COvlSkapms7oTS2C92oBUgFIXI06QCpNaSwzkVu0H5CIRWYjpF1bskB_1EE6nb2oZDdsV_sErDOcSvd_o2jr65019VONjtd2vwOqXhro7HmjvcWtqfDbmYJZuE6i_Jw/s1600-h/IMG_0287.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212249387251015634" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLp3Ply0COvlSkapms7oTS2C92oBUgFIXI06QCpNaSwzkVu0H5CIRWYjpF1bskB_1EE6nb2oZDdsV_sErDOcSvd_o2jr65019VONjtd2vwOqXhro7HmjvcWtqfDbmYJZuE6i_Jw/s320/IMG_0287.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />A little air guitar....<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41ccjON2CSbkZRo4_TziqzCgLWWnvy2CrvsDM9l05X99XqFVwjvQplurjueWYXkZrG74DUToEv2XCrG_yzs7qeaCAX88MOaNHO-jqHkkjkNe0DgsCs3s4cukjwXZ_VpUDz7gnYA/s1600-h/IMG_0297.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212249394766111714" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41ccjON2CSbkZRo4_TziqzCgLWWnvy2CrvsDM9l05X99XqFVwjvQplurjueWYXkZrG74DUToEv2XCrG_yzs7qeaCAX88MOaNHO-jqHkkjkNe0DgsCs3s4cukjwXZ_VpUDz7gnYA/s320/IMG_0297.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />So that's it. My exciting life.<br /><br />I do have a lot of fun things on the horizon. If I could ever pull myself away from the bookstore...lol. I have been reading A TON. Love Jennifer Weiner...reading ALL her books in the past few weeks. <br /><br />Ok...off to "work".TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-86940754906624383092008-06-08T21:50:00.000-07:002008-06-08T22:55:40.301-07:00RandomnessJust got home from C's family reunion. I was dreading it (it was out in the country...and I assumed that meant heat/bugs/grossness) but it turned out really fun (and air-conditioned!!!). Lots of fun visiting, eating, and talking about house hunting and the wedding. FUN FUN!<br /><br />Anyway...not much else going on...but I've been wanting to post this that <a href="http://jennababe.blogspot.com/2008/06/wednesday-randomness.html">Miss Jenna </a>did the other day.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>Favorite person (outside family)?</strong></span> A couple of close friends. But I consider them family anyways.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Favorite food?</span></strong> Grapefruit with sugar. Seriously. And french fries. I'm really healthy.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>Quirks about you? </strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">I eat sonic ice everyday. I can't imagine the money I spend on it. I'm addicted. For real. </span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Any regrets in life?</span></strong> Several. Trusting the wrong people is way high on the list.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Favorite Blog recently?</span></strong> Lots. I've been blog hopping a lot. Found lots of fun stuff. But...one of my faves is <a href="http://stylemepretty.com/">stylemepretty.com </a>(wedding stuff galore!!!)<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>Worst job you’ve ever had?</strong></span> The last one.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>What job would you pay NOT to have?</strong></span> The last one (LOL...I kid). A corrections officer. A butcher. A job that requires a lot of travel. I'm such a homebody.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>Favorite Bible verse right now?<br /></strong></span><span style="color:#000000;">My all time favortie: For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jer 29:11)</span><br /><br />And..another:<br />I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. (Psalm 119:15)<br /><br />And...another favorite:<br />I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2)<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>Got any confessions?</strong></span> That I'm willing to share? I usually decide within seconds if I'm going to like someone or not. I guess first impressions really stick with me. Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing though.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">If you HAD to spend $1,000 on YOURSELF, how would you spend it?</span></strong> Clothes and accessories. If I <em>had</em> to (hahaha...twist my arm).<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Favorite thing about your house?</span></strong> The people who live here.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">One thing you are bad at?</span></strong> Getting over things. Who is good at this though?<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>One thing you’re good at?</strong></span> Laughing. I love to laugh...show me the funny.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>If you could change something about your circumstances, what would it be?</strong></span> These kind of questions make me nervous. I don't think my life is all that bad. I've gotten over a couple of big hurdles this past year...and I've grown up a lot (well..a little bit anyways).<br /><br />But...for the sake of answering the question...I think I would go with having the house already.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>Who would you like to meet someday?</strong> <span style="color:#000000;">Dolly Parton</span><span style="color:#000000;">. I'm completely serious. </span></span><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Who is your real life hero?</span></strong> My mom. She's a tough cookie, but has a heart of gold. We disagree about a lot of things....but she loves me more than anything...and supports me in everything...even when I don't deserve it.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">When are you most relaxed?</span></strong> In my car. I love to go on little drives by myself. Windows down. Music on. I get a lot of thinking done in my car. Of course..this is becoming more and more expensive. I may have to start just sitting in my car and not go anywhere.<br /><br /><span style="color:#330033;"><strong>What stresses you out?</strong></span> Money, decisions, ignorance, competiveness. You know...being a grown up.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330033;">Why do you blog?</span></strong> For some sort of documentation. It's fun to go back and read old posts. To remember the ups and downs. For preservation. And...because my life is far too interesting not to share.<br /><br />Ha.TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-33858195601521945042008-06-02T20:27:00.001-07:002008-06-02T20:49:01.257-07:00june. already?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Uchdxs46G_TdC1m3RTPycySn6R84VrGrULMZ3Au3_0gKJh6Xb5t5NZsIaAKCl72AStJi5dwpkwBzNteEbzOvkqrMC-5nqcIwPcvJvN8nTlgUvRX4eTgjPmeDsQ8nviN5F7r8rQ/s1600-h/IMG_0225.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207495221302517506" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Uchdxs46G_TdC1m3RTPycySn6R84VrGrULMZ3Au3_0gKJh6Xb5t5NZsIaAKCl72AStJi5dwpkwBzNteEbzOvkqrMC-5nqcIwPcvJvN8nTlgUvRX4eTgjPmeDsQ8nviN5F7r8rQ/s320/IMG_0225.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I actually scrapbooked. For myself, even. I haven't really scrapbooked since I left my job. Of course, I was just dipping my toes in the water with a really simple page...but still...it was fun to get the paper and ink out again!<br /><br />Anyway...<br /><br />Where did May go?<br />Or Feb-April for that matter?<br /><br />I went to Hobby Lobby the other day...and I kid you not...they were putting the Christmas ribbon out!!! WHAT??? All the summer stuff is marked down 50% and they were setting up fall stuff ... and making room for the Christmas stuff. C'mon now!<br /><br />Ok, Ok....secretly...I'm excited. I mean...I will finally have my own place by this Christmas and the number 1 think I am most looking forward to is the decorating. But still...Isn't it a wee bit early? (oh my gosh...ornaments for the tree!!!).<br /><br />So, I'm sick. I thought it was allergies or something...but it hasn't gone away...and now I'm working that fever clammy feeling. It's lovely really. And who doesn't love being sick in nearly 100 degree weather? Me, that's who.<br /><br />C and I are going out of town Thursday...and I'm just praying that I'm better.<br /><br />Not much else going on. Well...actually there is a lot on my plate. I am just doing my best to ignore it and hope it all works out on its own. I'm really starting to stress about the wedding coming together. And, my student loans. And, about my "career" plans working out. But...who wants to think about that kind of stuff?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6-qD6-6OwpOij2-H9ErrddFjEpIr9I_QCBmG_7eOhcP6wmDxECuq9RPN3Ck2ldtxyGgvbfJZ0I-UjrQHHSRuc59EehoC1nLA92VA9ik0Smh4-N1tgpPZrIzPrD37iAp0DE6b2w/s1600-h/converse-blue.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207495211323134354" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY6-qD6-6OwpOij2-H9ErrddFjEpIr9I_QCBmG_7eOhcP6wmDxECuq9RPN3Ck2ldtxyGgvbfJZ0I-UjrQHHSRuc59EehoC1nLA92VA9ik0Smh4-N1tgpPZrIzPrD37iAp0DE6b2w/s320/converse-blue.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Instead of worrying about all of that...I've been wanting these lil red riding hood converse. Are they not the cutest?? I have a thing for converse...and these are melting my heart. :)TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-66180856015071821572008-05-23T05:10:00.000-07:002008-05-23T07:54:34.576-07:006 months....gas prices....early mornings.......all the things on my mind this morning.<br /><br />I woke up at 5:15 am this morning...AHHHH.<br />What is that? And...I was wide awake! I called C to chat with him on his way to work around 5:45...and totally freaked him out. He is such an early bird...and I'm....SO not. He thought something was wrong with me. LOL.<br /><br />Anyways...yesterday was 5-22...which means I have less than 6 months till I get married. EEK.<br />I'm so excited...and so tempted to panic all at the same time. I really am not sure where my plans are falling on the "suggested timeline". I'm not good with decisions. Do I want to do my own flowers...or do I want to pay a little (ok...a lot) more for someone else to do it? What kind of cake? Band or dj? Buy linens (found a website with really inexpensive) or rent (costs the same as buying them)? When we changed reception locations, we also lost the help of the in house coordinator (which is fine...because C couldn't stand her)...but now I feel a little lost with all the options out there. We are having our reception at a less than traditional place. Don't get me wrong...they have receptions there all the time...but it's a completely DIY place (they don't provide anything beyond the tables/chairs/dance floor.)<br /><br />I'm spending a lot of time on theknot.com....searching for ideas. Here is some flower love. Of course...these look a little spring-y...and my colors are a little more rich for fall...but these are fun either way.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYwj6ys3FR8NsTOXHpy27MR_9VTae_ZQj1STtTjEZs7der4gVeeqzdV0aiDouZoDDkKJOpkTWRLjdgCobkel8ZrfcwLlpTnhwEv3a6RIdE24Hs5aGORywTXEtSMfzOII7QpWaUA/s1600-h/004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203579994033772002" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYwj6ys3FR8NsTOXHpy27MR_9VTae_ZQj1STtTjEZs7der4gVeeqzdV0aiDouZoDDkKJOpkTWRLjdgCobkel8ZrfcwLlpTnhwEv3a6RIdE24Hs5aGORywTXEtSMfzOII7QpWaUA/s320/004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2c7tGMQmpHoAigy_Mh1WlQBxtwK2g4jrFqJ6DOJgAJRMCzfXFKR_bo6_jdXJmEnw8GC55KVUJ9-kAqHRZAOEYASLN-msy9DhA-VnTIprWZm3ylhRMddzppRsyv9ZjwYEcDikzmA/s1600-h/centerpiece.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203580002623706610" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2c7tGMQmpHoAigy_Mh1WlQBxtwK2g4jrFqJ6DOJgAJRMCzfXFKR_bo6_jdXJmEnw8GC55KVUJ9-kAqHRZAOEYASLN-msy9DhA-VnTIprWZm3ylhRMddzppRsyv9ZjwYEcDikzmA/s320/centerpiece.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />With the fear that it will be over $4 a gallon by this time next week....I decided to fill up early this morning...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISHAlRt1CCRLFfWmPgh3l4uOGjqXAGQEEta1MedKNqc2sexUWeuKCLduY7aL5ImYEURLbJHvw17zdEiv0sp9b40PuiLH7w8ZZOyxQ_uVcgtWXNaOqc_DzSV4dLnL7TBNR-FgBiw/s1600-h/OilPricesFirstBorn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203580015508608546" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhISHAlRt1CCRLFfWmPgh3l4uOGjqXAGQEEta1MedKNqc2sexUWeuKCLduY7aL5ImYEURLbJHvw17zdEiv0sp9b40PuiLH7w8ZZOyxQ_uVcgtWXNaOqc_DzSV4dLnL7TBNR-FgBiw/s320/OilPricesFirstBorn.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />and it cost me $40 for 3/4 of tank!!!! I have a little car too. I think I'm going to quit leaving my house. I so wish my town had some sort of public transportation.<br /><br />And finally...I am loving this song right now. Loving it!<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hGGanAZ2IwM&hl=en&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hGGanAZ2IwM&hl=en&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-2207777339445194282008-05-19T21:00:00.000-07:002008-05-19T21:53:23.322-07:00ZippppppI feel like the days are just zipping by. Do you?<br /><br />Just wanted to share a few random memories from the last few weeks.<br /><br />The first...the best pie ever.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEd2ozhtI1kN2bWy4oabvVCCFfLZdXIeB7B-ypflc6xeT3sBeXi-qyEJ7IztH6a_hdI-5FGeOnHIVsl-9DRkOaXpRjUvReWvmblEiBIsYiCpVB11KmaVjk4zTlKHA-94MxlxJ_Ow/s1600-h/IMG_0091.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202309165190532114" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEd2ozhtI1kN2bWy4oabvVCCFfLZdXIeB7B-ypflc6xeT3sBeXi-qyEJ7IztH6a_hdI-5FGeOnHIVsl-9DRkOaXpRjUvReWvmblEiBIsYiCpVB11KmaVjk4zTlKHA-94MxlxJ_Ow/s320/IMG_0091.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEQOBxTZz6_usTo0DgfFd1w24NMj0VgBMJoaHtzVm9NSinsFIzKaMGOzL5DbmzOdqtbw8VSKUaZYE9r5ITdyoM_ZlQyfe1nprqhzzJqZqsmNgjHbeP_4TXaidStTrUmr6LIkoTg/s1600-h/dadkorikaleb.jpg"></a><br />Now, I don't generally make it a habit to call any pie (other than my grandmothers) the "best". But this chocolate cream pie was so good I nearly cried. We got it a little cafe in Waxahachie the other day while we were hanging out at <a href="http://thecraftyscrapper.com/">The Crafty Scrapper</a>. The owner, Carolyn and her husband suggested the cafe...and it was so good, it's all I can do to not drive out there everyday for a slice!<br /><br />For my birthday...we all went out to eat at this little Mexican place...and they had a fountain. I guess it was Dalton's first time to experience a fountain...and he wanted to throw "penndees" in it ALL night! I'm pretty sure we threw about $50 in change in there. LOL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsbTsr6bWgrP27mhJ-ScjB9sFKSEn8lnN65h76wmsvJNhL0a6PMqA-4UthqlvsuR3UMpR2fi1rfheJDAYcqDIHsFMi3jleewt-q7HOwKUei-XAZg5Lk0o4CnfOCvmvSfyIniqzw/s1600-h/IMG_0095.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202309169485499426" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidsbTsr6bWgrP27mhJ-ScjB9sFKSEn8lnN65h76wmsvJNhL0a6PMqA-4UthqlvsuR3UMpR2fi1rfheJDAYcqDIHsFMi3jleewt-q7HOwKUei-XAZg5Lk0o4CnfOCvmvSfyIniqzw/s320/IMG_0095.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A couple of months ago, he discovered his shadow and it totally freaked him out. I thought we had worked through that....until he realized last weeked that his shadow followed him. He kept running away from it...and of course...there it was....and he would freak out and run some more. We laughed so hard...poor guy.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvd9tcT_rvHLDgXqLWbTu99NaYl4aBxbjtFx1M4n1IHdgEK1nBWu603Po4zt7ufNK2wgaW6pQifVJawz0pfBqb9d227RQhKth3kDO2nYukc30Vy03W3CPPRmfuKZCB3UhOAdLK3A/s1600-h/IMG_0136.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202309178075434050" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvd9tcT_rvHLDgXqLWbTu99NaYl4aBxbjtFx1M4n1IHdgEK1nBWu603Po4zt7ufNK2wgaW6pQifVJawz0pfBqb9d227RQhKth3kDO2nYukc30Vy03W3CPPRmfuKZCB3UhOAdLK3A/s320/IMG_0136.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This past weekend, we had a late birthday dinner with my Daddy. We went to Hoffbrau, and I had steak (which I NEVER EVER eat)...and it was SO good. I swear I've gained 5lbs since my birthday with all these treats! Thank goodness it's all over.<br /><br />Anyway..my Dad's company was a sponser on the New Orleans Extreme Makeover Home Edition that aired this past Sunday. He got to spend the week on the set working/helping out (I think it was just a few months ago that it was taped). Anyways...he was reminding us that it was coming on...and telling us all about it. Very interesting.<br /><br />And, finally...my lil sister had her prom (junior prom, I think). I couldn't make it to the "picture time", but I stole these off her myspace....isn't she cute? And could my little brother be any cuter?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEQOBxTZz6_usTo0DgfFd1w24NMj0VgBMJoaHtzVm9NSinsFIzKaMGOzL5DbmzOdqtbw8VSKUaZYE9r5ITdyoM_ZlQyfe1nprqhzzJqZqsmNgjHbeP_4TXaidStTrUmr6LIkoTg/s1600-h/dadkorikaleb.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202316651318529122" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTEQOBxTZz6_usTo0DgfFd1w24NMj0VgBMJoaHtzVm9NSinsFIzKaMGOzL5DbmzOdqtbw8VSKUaZYE9r5ITdyoM_ZlQyfe1nprqhzzJqZqsmNgjHbeP_4TXaidStTrUmr6LIkoTg/s320/dadkorikaleb.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeIHcgOAa4fk0lm6v43YLzAz0Nt4XtUqTWKV3e_UprX8LNZRC0zmazyrTOLoAItEJKApmoWChmZ-g-rXXX7oGZ4zwGJAAr3Mav46-CiaHR73W8gumOZeZ3JiPAp6Rr0lrfp8GzQ/s1600-h/korikaleb.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202316655613496434" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeIHcgOAa4fk0lm6v43YLzAz0Nt4XtUqTWKV3e_UprX8LNZRC0zmazyrTOLoAItEJKApmoWChmZ-g-rXXX7oGZ4zwGJAAr3Mav46-CiaHR73W8gumOZeZ3JiPAp6Rr0lrfp8GzQ/s320/korikaleb.jpg" border="0" /></a>TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-17108899902802777022008-05-16T13:40:00.000-07:002008-05-16T13:58:28.369-07:00a blog, really?In the last few months, I have been one blog reading girl. It's almost like I don't have anything going on all day. Wait...oh yeah, I don't. Anyways, I have found some of the greatest reads, and lets face it....I'm kind of boring. And so, my poor blog is starting to suffer.<br /><br />But, those two or three of you that still troop over here everyday...and are sick of looking at my cat (even though he <em>is</em> the cutest cat in the world) this update is for you.<br /><br />Finals are over. I couldn't be happier. The reading was killing me (well...the reading was easy...that whole comprehending what you read thing was really gettin to me!). My gpa is sitting at a low A-. Yay for that.<br /><br />I have finally started really looking for a job. I knew that trying to get into a new company with my wonky schedule and crazy homework needs wouldn't be fun. Of course, looking for a job isn't all that fun either. It's crazy how just this time last year I thought I knew where I was going career wise, crazy how things change...and how sometimes you have no control over it.<br /><br />I've been debating a big career change, something I've always sort of wanted to do. C and I have prayed about it. I've researched a couple of different ways to go about it...and I hope to get my toes wet this fall...at least I will know if it is something I want to do or not. Of course, I will share more about that later.<br /><br />I celebrated my 29th birthday on Saturday. I cried like 5 times last week. I don't know why...but this is just a hard pill to swallow. I really like my twenties...and really hate to leave them. LOL<br /><br />I went to a new church (all by myself!!) last Sunday. It was really great. C is going back with me this weekend. I'm pretty excited. Of course, we still have like 3 more churches we want to visit...so we will see where this road takes us.<br /><br />We were supposed to go Austin today, but we had to put it off for a few weeks. I just hope it isn't too hot by then.<br /><br />I hate posts with no pictures...like this one...but I'll be back later this weekend with lots of em!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-80568227522403966542008-05-08T22:04:00.000-07:002008-05-08T22:18:56.045-07:00burning the midnight oil....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflhyRA5XbWpAtYUpc5yPHHokHw9_9D3ae9DSb1enDHvdmGCoCPb1XNlTPYv1Quhbz_J7lA7VYCyepeecqnBW_ifAQwYqULuPeRWBfIi8UydKT7epjhVukkAaGio2kVlvzn4XAqQ/s1600-h/IMG_0042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198241178020495746" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflhyRA5XbWpAtYUpc5yPHHokHw9_9D3ae9DSb1enDHvdmGCoCPb1XNlTPYv1Quhbz_J7lA7VYCyepeecqnBW_ifAQwYqULuPeRWBfIi8UydKT7epjhVukkAaGio2kVlvzn4XAqQ/s320/IMG_0042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My sweet buddy :) He's been my study partner lately!<br /><br />One more final. Of course it's massive...and I'm right on the borderline between an A and an A- (which will knock down the gpa). There are like 72 ideas/people/terms/etc and 20 possible essay questions. I'm so grateful for the review...but it has pretty much consumed my whole life this week.<br /><br />I did just squeeze in a 2 mile WATP. Yay. I kinda slacked off earlier in the week...but I'm on target to hit my 30 miles on Saturday (my birthday). I will be setting a new goal for our mini vacation a few weeks after that. It is really helping the accountability!<br /><br />I didn't get to WW this week (I guess I've become the every other week girl). My Aunt had to have some work done at the dentist...and was given some happy pills....and ordered not to drive.<br />So while I have no idea if I've lost weight...I can see such a change in my arms and legs already. My legs are the quickest to change (thanks to years of soccer). I just wish my tummy would change already!!!<br /><br />I've been reading this book:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NFznFtQBGyILHjX1VQECuunO-5fHlkX1tevyitKFno-WVT1XDiGSu0S7pEyWXtz9i7-RevFMwpr0MrLBiRveTXPGo041_JSKyoE3iqPxC7RvuEGg0KL9Q31DE_uIcjgSeFYk6A/s1600-h/savannah.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198241169430561138" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NFznFtQBGyILHjX1VQECuunO-5fHlkX1tevyitKFno-WVT1XDiGSu0S7pEyWXtz9i7-RevFMwpr0MrLBiRveTXPGo041_JSKyoE3iqPxC7RvuEGg0KL9Q31DE_uIcjgSeFYk6A/s320/savannah.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />and I love it. It was a little slow going at first...but I'm so ready to find out what happens!!! There are a few more in the series...and they are definitely on the list for this summer :)<br /><br />Lots of other fun things planned for this weekend...family coming in. I love that my birthday falls on mother's day...because it gives (additional) reason for all my family to get together...especially those that live out of town.<br /><br />And...I just found out my cousins from Dubai will be here the first week of July...as well as my best friend who now lives in DC. YAY YAY YAY!TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-85634679972882750772008-05-01T21:52:00.001-07:002008-05-01T22:03:19.060-07:00Further ProcrastinationTechnically, the paper is finished...(whew)...it just needs to be "cleaned up".<br />So...I have spent the last hour building a workout playlist.<br /><br />Also, as I have shared with a few of y'all...I have discovered the wonder of exercise tv on demand!!! OMG I seriously watched (LOL) tons of workouts last night. Well...not the whole workout but you know.<br /><br />Right now they have the 30 day shred video from that Biggest Loser girl, the Girls Next Door workout (LOL), and lots of pilates, taebo, walking, yoga, etc. And...it's all free. I think every month the "menu" changes a little bit.<br /><br />If you have on-demand check it out. Who knew I could ever get so excited about working out?<br /><br />Tomorrow I get to finish all the errands I've been putting off for the past weeks. Do I have 20 things to that need to go to the post office and bank?TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11968623.post-50843749168637315662008-04-30T13:26:00.000-07:002008-04-30T13:40:34.462-07:00I'm procrastinating.And, I'm really (I mean really) good at it.<br />I've walked two miles.<br />I've found a couple of fun new blogs.<br />I've organized some stuff around my room.<br />I'm now blogging.<br /><br />but...<br />I should really be finishing up that paper.<br /><br />It's due Sunday...but I hate knowing a paper is due (and not finished ) on the weekend. We have lots of fun things planned...and I don't want that ruining anything.<br /><br />So...I'm about 4 pages into the 10 page paper. I'm hoping to finish up tonight....and then...no more papers until this fall!!!!<br /><br />Also....if anyone is still reading...do you have a favorite excercise dvd? I'm loving the WATP (check it out...18 miles already!)...but I know I want to start mixing things up....so I don't get bored.<br /><br />Share your favorites!!!<br /><br />Oh...and I lost 1 teeny little pound at ww yesterday. Well..at least it's going down (it had gone up the last time I went).TriciaNaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924150684814014488noreply@blogger.com1