We spent all day Saturday at Disney, and Chayce had such a great time. Saw so many new and exciting things, and got to meet Mickey Mouse, of course! It was a late night, then he spent all day Sunday with Grandad and Granny [my parents] while Jon and I went to Jacksonville for the Jax vs. GB game!
Yes, we lost. But I had the BEST time! It was so much fun! GB was ahead the whole game then inside the 2 minute warning (4th qtr of the game) we lost it. 20 to 16 JAX. And the game-winning interception was caught by Jacksonville's very own Reggie Nelson [who Jon and I both went to High School with!] It was bittersweet, we love to see a friend of ours do so well, but hate to see my Pack lose of course... Especially to the JAGS! Blahhh...
That made my 2nd trip to Altell Stadium in JAX. Next time I will either go to Miami's stadium or Tampa Bay's. But that'll have to wait until next season of course ;)
Overall it was a great weekend. I'm just SUPER exhausted and a bit sleep deprived. Definitely headed to bed early tonight!
A week from today I bring home little Taquito! And 8 days until we exchange gifts. Chayce just can't stop talking about Santa coming to bring him a puppy... It's all he's been asking for. So I know he'll be quite happy with his little *gift*.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
At Last, At Last!
The week has come to a close. I swear it's been the longest week EVER.
Last night I got to see our new puppy (again). He's seriously the sweetest dog I've ever been around. He's timid around new people, but so friendly. We decided to take Chayce with us to see him (Chayce of course doesn't realize that Taquito/Tiki will be HIS puppy soon.) just to see how they interact. And it was unbelievable! They played together and everything. Unfortunately Taquito showed Chayce how to drink water from a puddle. EW! I see they'll be partners in crime in no time. Right now I'm looking at local groomers. Looks like I'll be bringing Taquito home between the 21st and 23rd and whatever day I get him, I want to have him professionally groomed and cleaned up. Get him all nice and pampered. Decisions, Decisions! He's just a little Chihuahua (about 6 lbs), and some of these places are RIDICULOUS and want over $75 to groom even the little dogs. WHY?! Can we say "greedy"?
We did some browsing up at the Avenue at Viera last night. And within 30 minutes we witnessed 3 crimes! CRAZY!
1. A drunk driver jumped a curb by Jon's work, and tried to toss his beer bottle out the window in the T-mobile parking lot, but of course the employees saw it all, so that guy got busted.
2. I was standing at the entry at Target, and 2 people with a cart LOADED with toys and games ran out the door. The alarms went off, they kept running. Jon chased them down but they had no tags on their car, so Jon went back inside (who knows if they had guns or something?!) they did run the security cameras and got one of the guys' faces on camera. Thank goodness! Hope they get busted!
3. (Minor) A van smashing into the back of a truck. The truck was fine. The van? Not so much. Soccer mom needs to pay attention when driving a big ol' thing like that Honda Odyssey.
Anywhoo... Tomorrow is our trip to Disney World and we JUST told Chayce about it last night. He's so excited to go to "Mickey's Castle" (as he calls it).
Chayce will be spending the day with Grandad and Granny (my parents) on Sunday when Jon and I are at the game. The weather is looking PERFECT. Mostly sunny with a high of 67. Can't ask for much better than that! His bags are packed, and my Packers jersey is waiting patiently in the closet for me to wear. Now it's just counting down the hours....
Last night I got to see our new puppy (again). He's seriously the sweetest dog I've ever been around. He's timid around new people, but so friendly. We decided to take Chayce with us to see him (Chayce of course doesn't realize that Taquito/Tiki will be HIS puppy soon.) just to see how they interact. And it was unbelievable! They played together and everything. Unfortunately Taquito showed Chayce how to drink water from a puddle. EW! I see they'll be partners in crime in no time. Right now I'm looking at local groomers. Looks like I'll be bringing Taquito home between the 21st and 23rd and whatever day I get him, I want to have him professionally groomed and cleaned up. Get him all nice and pampered. Decisions, Decisions! He's just a little Chihuahua (about 6 lbs), and some of these places are RIDICULOUS and want over $75 to groom even the little dogs. WHY?! Can we say "greedy"?
We did some browsing up at the Avenue at Viera last night. And within 30 minutes we witnessed 3 crimes! CRAZY!
1. A drunk driver jumped a curb by Jon's work, and tried to toss his beer bottle out the window in the T-mobile parking lot, but of course the employees saw it all, so that guy got busted.
2. I was standing at the entry at Target, and 2 people with a cart LOADED with toys and games ran out the door. The alarms went off, they kept running. Jon chased them down but they had no tags on their car, so Jon went back inside (who knows if they had guns or something?!) they did run the security cameras and got one of the guys' faces on camera. Thank goodness! Hope they get busted!
3. (Minor) A van smashing into the back of a truck. The truck was fine. The van? Not so much. Soccer mom needs to pay attention when driving a big ol' thing like that Honda Odyssey.
Anywhoo... Tomorrow is our trip to Disney World and we JUST told Chayce about it last night. He's so excited to go to "Mickey's Castle" (as he calls it).
Chayce will be spending the day with Grandad and Granny (my parents) on Sunday when Jon and I are at the game. The weather is looking PERFECT. Mostly sunny with a high of 67. Can't ask for much better than that! His bags are packed, and my Packers jersey is waiting patiently in the closet for me to wear. Now it's just counting down the hours....
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Breaking News: Caylee Anthony Case
I'm sad to report that the human remains of a young child were just found nearby the Anthony family home. They were found in a garbage bag, the skull was detatched, duct tape located nearby the garbage bag.
They're saying that area wasnt searched back in June when she was reported missing, because back in June we had TONS of rain and that area was flooded. Therefore it was kind of overlooked. If they'd have simply WENT BACK once the rain receeded this issue would've been resolved back in July or August. How heartbreaking.
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=8051430&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1
There is a link to Fox News: Orlando for more information.
They're saying that area wasnt searched back in June when she was reported missing, because back in June we had TONS of rain and that area was flooded. Therefore it was kind of overlooked. If they'd have simply WENT BACK once the rain receeded this issue would've been resolved back in July or August. How heartbreaking.
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=8051430&version=5&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1
There is a link to Fox News: Orlando for more information.
Thankful Thursday
Ta-da! I remembered. LOL
It's that time of week, again. Thankful Thursday!
1. Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino. Their little christmas twist on the regular mocha frappuccino is even BETTER. And I found out from the local barista that I can get one year round, just request it! They just like to promote them during the holiday season. WOO HOO!
2. SUPER Target. Not just regular Target. The SUPER target. I went grocery shopping there this week and spent about $50 less than I normall do! *gasp* Guess I know where I'll be doing all my shopping from now on.
3. Old Time Pottery: I LOVE this store. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I get 90% of my home decor there.
4. Cinnamon Scented Pinecones
5. Today's rainy, gloomy weather. Guess living in the Sunshine State isn't the best choice for someone like myself. I'd love to live somewhere where it was rainy and gloomy all the time. I love this weather for some sick reason, LOL. I guess it's because it puts me in a calming mood.
6. Disney World: Can't wait to be there!
7. Stubhub.com I got such an AMAZING deal on our tickets for the JAX vs. GB game, and reccomend them to anyone looking for tickets of ANY kind! Check em' out!
It's that time of week, again. Thankful Thursday!
1. Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha Frappuccino. Their little christmas twist on the regular mocha frappuccino is even BETTER. And I found out from the local barista that I can get one year round, just request it! They just like to promote them during the holiday season. WOO HOO!
2. SUPER Target. Not just regular Target. The SUPER target. I went grocery shopping there this week and spent about $50 less than I normall do! *gasp* Guess I know where I'll be doing all my shopping from now on.
3. Old Time Pottery: I LOVE this store. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! I get 90% of my home decor there.
4. Cinnamon Scented Pinecones
5. Today's rainy, gloomy weather. Guess living in the Sunshine State isn't the best choice for someone like myself. I'd love to live somewhere where it was rainy and gloomy all the time. I love this weather for some sick reason, LOL. I guess it's because it puts me in a calming mood.
6. Disney World: Can't wait to be there!
7. Stubhub.com I got such an AMAZING deal on our tickets for the JAX vs. GB game, and reccomend them to anyone looking for tickets of ANY kind! Check em' out!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I've converted.
After nearly 5 years with Washington Mutual, I opened an account with Bank of America yesterday.
WAMU has given me soooo many issues this past year, it's no wonder they're going under! So I'm taking my business elsewhere and banking with Bank of America. The people were so friendly. I just hope this experience is better than what I've went through with Washington Mutual lately! Yikes. Now, just need to find a way to get some nice checks for my checking account. I don't want those standard ones, and the options Bank of America had weren't anything that appealed to me. Hmm....
WAMU has given me soooo many issues this past year, it's no wonder they're going under! So I'm taking my business elsewhere and banking with Bank of America. The people were so friendly. I just hope this experience is better than what I've went through with Washington Mutual lately! Yikes. Now, just need to find a way to get some nice checks for my checking account. I don't want those standard ones, and the options Bank of America had weren't anything that appealed to me. Hmm....
Monday, December 8, 2008
Simply Wonderful Monday
Today I begin working PART TIME instead of FULL TIME from home. I'm going from 55+ hours to a simple 25 hours. And still making about the same pay. So this was the best thing to happen to me in SO long. Doing the in-home childcare has taken a toll on me. Physically, emotionally.. I don't know how my husband tolerates me. I have no time for anything most days because I'm constantly chasing 4+ children through my home. So this is just wonderful for me. Will give me loads of extra time to spend with Chayce and preparing for the move to Orlando.
This Saturday we're going to Disney! We haven't told Chayce yet, because last time it was ALL he asked for and talked about for weeks. So we're waiting until later this week to mention it to him.
Then, of course, Saturday is the big game! I must say I'm very disappointed with my Packers this year. You put all your eggs in Aaron Rodgers' basket and all you get is an omlette full of bad cheese.
Thursday I'm meeting with Tiki's (our soon-to-be new puppy!) current owner to take Tiki to Petland and size him up to see what size clothes, collars, leashes I need. Very exciting to see him again. I may make a trip up to Orlando's animal shelter this week... Just cuz'. ;)
This Saturday we're going to Disney! We haven't told Chayce yet, because last time it was ALL he asked for and talked about for weeks. So we're waiting until later this week to mention it to him.
Then, of course, Saturday is the big game! I must say I'm very disappointed with my Packers this year. You put all your eggs in Aaron Rodgers' basket and all you get is an omlette full of bad cheese.
Thursday I'm meeting with Tiki's (our soon-to-be new puppy!) current owner to take Tiki to Petland and size him up to see what size clothes, collars, leashes I need. Very exciting to see him again. I may make a trip up to Orlando's animal shelter this week... Just cuz'. ;)
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