Ahh Traditions, Traditions, Traditions.....

Hello, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know that I did. I got to spend it with my wonderful husband, in which I was thankful to spend Thanksgiving Day with this year; and my wonderful daughter. We went to the Delta to spend the holiday with Ray's parents considering that we haven't been able to in the past two years. We had a great time, filled up on Fried Turkey and all of the fixings to go with it!!! This is going to be a long post. I truly believe they need to make these holidays more that one day!!!

Well most of you all know that in the Delta, life is just at a little slower pace than here in the metro, well except on BLACK FRIDAY!!!! Now for those who are Black Friday virgins, going on this certain day for the first time can be a bit scary!! Since we were in Cleveland, I decided that I would get up and just go to Walmart and see if they had a couple of things that I spotted in the sales paper. Well Ray thought that it was best that he go with me so I wouldn't be by myself and his father decided to go as well. We get to Walmart about 10 after 5 this morning and it looked like angry lions ravishing a piece of meat. I told Ray we probably will not find what we want but we can give it a shot. We proceeded to make our way to the toy department and finally got to the back 20 mins later, yes I said 20 minutes. As we looked we decided that it wasn't worth it to fight the crowd and we would just wait until we got back to finish Christmas. I do have to say that we found my niece's gift at a steal, so I took my little deal to the cash register and checked out. Ray said I would never have to worry about him ever going on "BLACK FRIDAY" again. I just laughed. He also told me that I was crazy, but I look forward to next year once again to get the "BEST DEAL".


Once we got back home, I went to the two Walmarts here just hoping I might find the item that I was looking for early this morning. Nope, I was wrong and ended up walking out with CD-R's. I also went to my parents to spend some time with them. Well, my parents still continue the tradition that has been in place for I know 27 years, the decorating of the Christmas Tree. My mom bought a new tree this year and my dad wanted to go ahead an un pack it. I just think he was chomping at the bits just to see what kind of tree my mom had got. Anywho, we got the tree up and decorated.
It was really fun, because my parents have saved every and I mean every homemade ornament that my sister and I have made. We also had a tradition that we would buy and one ornament for that year!! It was amazing to see 27 years worth of ornaments on our tree. So much history and who knew!!!! With the way the economy is waying down on everything, it is wonderful to sit back and reminisce on how Christmas used to be without all of the hustle and bustle. Here are some pics of the tree decorating.

Hmmm What I would like to do!!

Okay, I believe I have completely gone nuts and so does everyone else or at least I think so. I have literally been tossing around the idea back and forth about going back to school. Wait......here are you ready for the reason, hmmm..........I want to go back and go to nursing school. Yeah wierd I know it. The one who changed her major from Pre Physical Therapy to Management because I knew that I would have to touch feet and here I am wanting to do one of the most hardest jobs ever. Well those who know me from back in the day would know that I did do two years of Votech while in highschool for Allied Health and really liked it, just thought that maybe the whole feet thing wasn't my cup of tea. Well after you have a child all of your major yuckiness in your life is pretty much gone. Especially after you have been crapped on, spit up on, and snot wiped on you!!!!

So am I really crazy for wanting to start a new chapter in my life. Something that I started so long ago and never really gave a chance. The girls at my old branch told me all the time I really missed my calling and should have went into the med field. Oh well, we will see what God has in store for me.

On a second note, the holidays are approaching just around the corner, well next week and we are headed to the Delta!!! So there probably will not be a post until after then, so I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I know that the Daniels' family is very thankful, because this is the first Thanksgiving that we get to spend with Ray in two years. YEAH!!!

Happy Birthday Lauren!!!!

Well, today at 2:56 pm two solid years ago, Lauren Elizabeth entered this world. Yes Lauren's turned two today and it has definitley been one heck of a ride!!! I would do it all over again if I had too. Needless to say, Lauren's "birthday" started back in September when we got Daisy dog; then in October, we took Lauren to see Elmo Live. This past Saturday, we had Lauren's birthday party at our house to celebrate with family and friends and then today we ended it with a small party at daycare.





Lauren had a wonderful time Saturday. We had a space jump, hamburgers and cupcakes!! Lauren was extatic. It was an Elmo theme this year, go figure!!!! I did all of the decorating for the party Friday night after she went to bed. She woke up Saturday morning telling me that Elmo was everywhere!!! She was too cute. Of course, she got an abundance of gifts. Enjoy the pics, I know we loved every minute of it!!!!

Oh yeah, we also reached a new milestone.....We are no longer in a crib, we are no in a big girl bed!!!


More pics to follow of the big day!!!

Buzzing like Bees!!

Just wanted to make a quick post. I haven't posted in a while, because we have been like my title "buzzing like bees" around here!!! Well being the typical person that I am, I waited until the last minute to get things ready for Lauren's birthday. I actually thought I had an extra weekend in there somewhere before the party and guess what, I didn't. Oh well, hopefully things will go well and no catastrophes!!! Well I will have pics posted soon of her party, hope all is well with everyone!!!!

Where do you people get your license??

Okay, this is a rant post. As I was driving to my daily destination of day care and then on to work, I notice that there is a police officer in front of me. No biggie, I am doing the speed limit and obeying every possible road law there is to follow. Well, apparently there are some people out there that didn't study the same drivers ed book that I studied. I was taught that if there is a police car, fire truck, state trooper, ambulance behind you, you are to move to the right lane. Whether they have their sirens on or not. Maybe it is because I have law enforcement running through every which way of my family tree, but that is one thing that irritates the crap out of me. You have no idea where they are going and it can be an emergency and you are holding them up because of your stupidity. There are times that they cannot run their lights for the safety of themselves and others. So
MOVE OVER people!!!!!!!!!