Dear Weather,
Seriously? What is your problem? It's December! I need the temp to be at least 65 and BELOW! Please stop teasing us with these cold snaps. It's annoying having to flip flop my wardrobe every few days.
Dear House,
You are so beautiful. Christmas decor really compliments you. I'm sorry we want to move but we just really want to be closer to our families.
Dear Pinterest,
I. LOVE. YOU. You give me so many food ideas I can feel myself gaining weight while pinning them.
Dear Holidays,
I love you even more. I swoon over everything about you, please last longer.
Dear Mom,
Thank you. I know you are trying your best to get our house sold and it will eventually. We just all have to patient. You are doing a great job and we are so thankful for everything you are doing.
Dear Detroit Tigers,
Thank you for signing my husband. He is a great pitcher and I think y'all recognize that. He is so happy to be joining your organization.
Dear God,
Thank you for everything. Without you nothing is possible. May all the glory be to you through it all. Please help us to always have grateful hearts and to turn to you in all situations. Please continue to watch over our families. Thank you. We love you.
Have a great day.....
Love,
E
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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"Hey Neighbor!" |
...."Where you going to put that tree?"....
"Bend over and I'll show ya!" :)
We spent all afternoon and through 2 showings of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" decorating for Christmas. Before I knew it I looked up and it was 6pm! Jess was starving and I was pretty famished myself. We took a break to have pizza and then I went back to work!
When it comes to Christmas I am a little kid at heart. Growing up my parents did a really good job at making Christmas be a magical time of year. Looking back presents were just a plus to the month of December and all that Christmas entailed. It was about spending time together, seeing all the Christmas lights and drinking hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows.
My grandma Emma was huge on Christmas. This made my dad love Christmas and then once my parents had me and then my sister it just got bigger and bigger! My grandma Emma sang in the "Living Christmas Tree" that the Baptist Church put on every year. I remember getting all dressed up in a nice crushed velvet ruby red dress, patten leather shoes, big bow and a London Fog jacket to add the finishing touch so we could go watch her sing. If Coco Chanel would have seen me I know she would have thought that I looked perfect!
Still to this day when I smell the Aromatique "Smell of Tree" scent or even the scents of Evergreen and Cinnamon I revert back to those days. Her house was filled with those aromas when we went over to her house after the program to have hot chocolate and cider with gingerbread cookies. I can't imagine the love for a child because I love that woman so much and every single day that I spent with her that it hurts. During the holidays I wish at least once a day I was 6 years old again just so I could spend time with her again. Two weeks ago my best friend reminded me that my grandma was with me so I can't help but think she is smiling down on all my decorations down here. Laughing at how mad I get when Jess tells me some decoration doesn't look right or when he won't turn down a street so I can see the lights on a house. I can't help myself. My parents and sister are the same way. My parents house has 5 Christmas Trees in it. WE LOVE CHRISTMAS and it's all because of her :)
Before I met Jess and we got married Christmas was important to me. He made it even more special to me in December of 2008 by proposing. I have got to hand it to him on that one and I'm sure my grandma Emma would agree. It. Was. Epic. I still want to tear up when I think about it. He knew I would FOR SURE say yes on that night. Not that I would have said no but I mean come on! Its like the day/night that I look forward to all year!
We have another Christmas Tree we could put up but have yet to do so. We were going to do it today but our house was shown so when racing around the house to make sure everything and I mean EVERYTHING was perfect for the "potential" buyer we were too tired to decorate some more. My sister is coming to stay the weekend with us on Thursday so maybe I will persuade her to help me do it.
Im off to prep for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. This is one night in particular Jess let's me run the remote....haha ;)
Love,
E
"Bend over and I'll show ya!" :)
We spent all afternoon and through 2 showings of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" decorating for Christmas. Before I knew it I looked up and it was 6pm! Jess was starving and I was pretty famished myself. We took a break to have pizza and then I went back to work!
When it comes to Christmas I am a little kid at heart. Growing up my parents did a really good job at making Christmas be a magical time of year. Looking back presents were just a plus to the month of December and all that Christmas entailed. It was about spending time together, seeing all the Christmas lights and drinking hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows.
My grandma Emma was huge on Christmas. This made my dad love Christmas and then once my parents had me and then my sister it just got bigger and bigger! My grandma Emma sang in the "Living Christmas Tree" that the Baptist Church put on every year. I remember getting all dressed up in a nice crushed velvet ruby red dress, patten leather shoes, big bow and a London Fog jacket to add the finishing touch so we could go watch her sing. If Coco Chanel would have seen me I know she would have thought that I looked perfect!
Still to this day when I smell the Aromatique "Smell of Tree" scent or even the scents of Evergreen and Cinnamon I revert back to those days. Her house was filled with those aromas when we went over to her house after the program to have hot chocolate and cider with gingerbread cookies. I can't imagine the love for a child because I love that woman so much and every single day that I spent with her that it hurts. During the holidays I wish at least once a day I was 6 years old again just so I could spend time with her again. Two weeks ago my best friend reminded me that my grandma was with me so I can't help but think she is smiling down on all my decorations down here. Laughing at how mad I get when Jess tells me some decoration doesn't look right or when he won't turn down a street so I can see the lights on a house. I can't help myself. My parents and sister are the same way. My parents house has 5 Christmas Trees in it. WE LOVE CHRISTMAS and it's all because of her :)
Before I met Jess and we got married Christmas was important to me. He made it even more special to me in December of 2008 by proposing. I have got to hand it to him on that one and I'm sure my grandma Emma would agree. It. Was. Epic. I still want to tear up when I think about it. He knew I would FOR SURE say yes on that night. Not that I would have said no but I mean come on! Its like the day/night that I look forward to all year!
We have another Christmas Tree we could put up but have yet to do so. We were going to do it today but our house was shown so when racing around the house to make sure everything and I mean EVERYTHING was perfect for the "potential" buyer we were too tired to decorate some more. My sister is coming to stay the weekend with us on Thursday so maybe I will persuade her to help me do it.
Im off to prep for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. This is one night in particular Jess let's me run the remote....haha ;)
Love,
E
Monday, December 3, 2012
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Tour of Texas 2012 |
We have been touring Texas this past week! Last Sunday we left from Austin with the final destination of that day being West Texas. To be more specific, Colorado City. We spent Sunday through Wednesday there then headed to Ennis where my parents live. We then spent a few days there and then headed to East Texas on Friday night after my girls Christmas party. We left Kilgore this morning around 8 and finally made it back to Austin at 12:30.
We have been keeping the road HOT! We were beyond tired when we got home today but we had to decorate for Christmas :) I had been dying to get it done since the day after Thanksgiving. We are almost done and will be posting pictures tomorrow!
Im going to hit the sack now because I am pooped!
Love,
E
We have been keeping the road HOT! We were beyond tired when we got home today but we had to decorate for Christmas :) I had been dying to get it done since the day after Thanksgiving. We are almost done and will be posting pictures tomorrow!
Im going to hit the sack now because I am pooped!
Love,
E
Monday, November 26, 2012
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Don't Blink! |
As most of you know, our life changes pretty quickly! Jess had been gone to the Dominican just a little over two weeks when we found out he would be coming home.
He was experiencing some bicep tendinitis and the only thing to cure it is rest. The trainer had him rest for a week and he was still experiencing a little bit of it so they said he needed two more weeks off. Jess opted to come home because being in the Dominican doing nothing isn't as fun as being in AMERICA doing nothing :)
Jess made his arrival back into the U.S. by Friday at noon. Although he did miss Thanksgiving we had Thanksgiving part two on Friday once we returned from the airport. My mom and I made so much food that we had plenty left to celebrate twice! I had no problem with that because I love the holidays and I really love dressing!
Friday night we went and hung out with my friends and their husband/boyfriend. We ate, played a card game and watched part of a movie before Jess and I decided to call it a night. I am glad we got to get together and although we were missing one of our besties, we still had a good time!
Saturday Jess awoke to donuts my mom went and got for us and then it was a day of decorating. We ended up leaving to Austin late that afternoon. We decided to head to the deer lease on Sunday so we were pretty much at home long enough to wash some clothes, pack and sleep before we headed out to West Texas.
So as I type this I just want y'all to know it is 6:40am and I'm sitting in a deer stand. I've been up since 5 to prepare for the hunt this morning.
I stayed super busy while Jess was gone and since he has gotten back the pace really hasn't changed. I look for the month of December to be just as busy! Which makes me more than excited that Christmas is just around the corner!
I better get started on my Christmas shopping! I might blink and it be all over before I know it!
Happy Monday and last week of November y'all!
Love,
E
He was experiencing some bicep tendinitis and the only thing to cure it is rest. The trainer had him rest for a week and he was still experiencing a little bit of it so they said he needed two more weeks off. Jess opted to come home because being in the Dominican doing nothing isn't as fun as being in AMERICA doing nothing :)
Jess made his arrival back into the U.S. by Friday at noon. Although he did miss Thanksgiving we had Thanksgiving part two on Friday once we returned from the airport. My mom and I made so much food that we had plenty left to celebrate twice! I had no problem with that because I love the holidays and I really love dressing!
Friday night we went and hung out with my friends and their husband/boyfriend. We ate, played a card game and watched part of a movie before Jess and I decided to call it a night. I am glad we got to get together and although we were missing one of our besties, we still had a good time!
Saturday Jess awoke to donuts my mom went and got for us and then it was a day of decorating. We ended up leaving to Austin late that afternoon. We decided to head to the deer lease on Sunday so we were pretty much at home long enough to wash some clothes, pack and sleep before we headed out to West Texas.
So as I type this I just want y'all to know it is 6:40am and I'm sitting in a deer stand. I've been up since 5 to prepare for the hunt this morning.
I stayed super busy while Jess was gone and since he has gotten back the pace really hasn't changed. I look for the month of December to be just as busy! Which makes me more than excited that Christmas is just around the corner!
I better get started on my Christmas shopping! I might blink and it be all over before I know it!
Happy Monday and last week of November y'all!
Love,
E
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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Holiday Eats-ies! |
If any of you know about Pinterest, you know how absolutely amazing it is! If you know nothing about it it is one website with every category you can possibly think of on one page. My favorite categories are "Food & Drink" and "Home Decor". I "pin" at least 5 food recipes a day. Everything always looks so yummy!
Since Thanksgiving is coming up I decided to taste test a few finger foods I had "pinned" on Pinterest. I chose Cinnamon Sugared Pecans and Caramel Crunch! They were both awesome!
The Cinnamon Sugared Pecans were just like the $10 ones you can buy at the mall or fair. The only difference is a) they were cheaper to make and b) they took no time at all to make!
The Caramel Crunch was a mix of popcorn, peanuts, pretzels and corn chex. Once you have combined all of those you bring Karo Syrup, butter and brown sugar to boil then let it simmer for 5 minutes. Once it has finished simmering add some vanilla and then pour over the dry mix. It took about an hour and 15 minutes to prep and bake. This too was awesome!
Since Thanksgiving is coming up I decided to taste test a few finger foods I had "pinned" on Pinterest. I chose Cinnamon Sugared Pecans and Caramel Crunch! They were both awesome!
The Cinnamon Sugared Pecans were just like the $10 ones you can buy at the mall or fair. The only difference is a) they were cheaper to make and b) they took no time at all to make!
The Caramel Crunch was a mix of popcorn, peanuts, pretzels and corn chex. Once you have combined all of those you bring Karo Syrup, butter and brown sugar to boil then let it simmer for 5 minutes. Once it has finished simmering add some vanilla and then pour over the dry mix. It took about an hour and 15 minutes to prep and bake. This too was awesome!
The awesome thing about these two snacks is that you can wrap them up cute or put them in a "Christmas-y" container, slap a bow on it and give it as a gift! It's cheap and most of all people love getting a gift they can eat!
Don't forget that today is the last day to vote for the Reagan Raiders! Please go here and vote one last time! If Pat and his school win they would get a check that would help improve the athletic department in so many ways! So please! Go vote!
Happy One Week until Thanksgiving!
Love,
E
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
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1,095 Days |
Today marks the one thousand and ninety fifth day that Jess and I have been married. I typed it out that way for the effect of making it seem longer than it really has been. 3 years to some people is nothing and in reality to our "til death do us part" vows, 3 years really is minuscule in comparison to forever.
I can tell you though, that since that day in 2006 when Jess stood in the doorway of his dorm with a Navarro Baseball shirt and matching jogging pants on, I knew I could spend forever with him. Unknowing at the time just what our lives together would entail, I loved him from that day and have ever since. My love growing stronger and stronger for him everyday I cannot tell you enough or even explain just how much I love that man. I am so thankful to God that he blessed me with Jess. Every experience we go through together I am comforted by the fact that I go through it with him.
So today as he is in the Dominican Republic and I am in Texas we are celebrating our 3 year anniversary. I am so thankful for this day and can't wait to get more years under our belt! I pray that God continues to bless us with each other's love and companionship.
I will leave you now with one of our most cherished things from our wedding day, a clip from our wedding video.
Happy Anniversary Jess! I hope your day feels just as special as mine even though we are thousands of miles apart! I love you!
Love,
E
Monday, November 12, 2012
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Baseball in Santo Domingo! |
Hello!
Jess has officially been in the Dominican for 1 full week. It has been pretty good so far. He was finally activated Saturday for their double header. He came in for .2 with runners on 1st and 3rd. He gave up one hit, then an infielder made and error on the next batter and then had 2 pop flies to end the inning. He did well for not throwing in a while and he said he felt good with his location. Overall it was a great first outing in Winter Ball!
He had an off day this week so the owner of the team took the "American" guys to his house to go deep sea fishing. Jess said his house was about 2 hours away. Once they got there they went about 15 miles out onto the ocean and fished for a while. They then headed back and had dinner at the owners 9 bedroom mansion. Jess had a lot of fun and I made him take pictures so I could share with y'all!
Jess said the table in the top picture sat 25 people! That is crazy! The house looked more like a resort to me. He said it was absolutely beautiful and he had an amazing time!
He is still adjusting to the food. Everyday at the field he eats this....
Jess has officially been in the Dominican for 1 full week. It has been pretty good so far. He was finally activated Saturday for their double header. He came in for .2 with runners on 1st and 3rd. He gave up one hit, then an infielder made and error on the next batter and then had 2 pop flies to end the inning. He did well for not throwing in a while and he said he felt good with his location. Overall it was a great first outing in Winter Ball!
He had an off day this week so the owner of the team took the "American" guys to his house to go deep sea fishing. Jess said his house was about 2 hours away. Once they got there they went about 15 miles out onto the ocean and fished for a while. They then headed back and had dinner at the owners 9 bedroom mansion. Jess had a lot of fun and I made him take pictures so I could share with y'all!
Jess said the table in the top picture sat 25 people! That is crazy! The house looked more like a resort to me. He said it was absolutely beautiful and he had an amazing time!
He is still adjusting to the food. Everyday at the field he eats this....
This is fried chicken with fried plantains....eghh.
I could probably stomach the plantains I just don't know about the "chicken" :)
Luckily the restaurant I told y'all about last time (Champs) serves American food so he usually eats this for lunch or dinner.
This to me looks absolutely delicious and Jess agrees but says its not for $30.00. One pizza averages around $37.00 there which seems a tad unreasonable but I guess since they can get away with charging that they do.
While Jess' first week in the Dominican was a busy one mine here in America was as well. I have been supervising our Spec house since I am here at my parents in Ennis. The house is coming up fast and I am very pleased with how it is all coming together.
I can't wait until we start on the inside. I picked everything out a couple of weeks ago and am so ready to see it all put together!
Other than that and school I have been busy helping my mom work at her office and taking care of my cousins little girl. I miss Jess but am glad that I can help out here in Ennis while he is gone. This week and next week will be preparation for Thanksgiving and Christmas! I am so excited for Christmas but a little disturbed by the fact that some people already have their trees up. That is just too early! Let's enjoy one holiday at a time people! Seriously! I am a total Christmas person and love the holiday season but people are seriously rushing the holidays right by and I don't like it.
I will be back this week with some fun Thanksgiving snacks! I can't wait to share them!
Happy Monday Y'all!
Love,
E
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