BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Yes... it was my first ever time shopping on Black Friday. For most of you this is nothing new. I however, am used to being in the MIDDLE OF NOWHERE....Colorado for this FINE FINE day and this year I got to SHOP!!! for a total of 45 min. I was looking all week for the ads, bought the paper and checked them out even though I knew what I was looking for. I spent all my planning period looking...searching for the best deal.. and I was actually looking for a deal that I had seen on a Sears commercial about a washer/dryer pair for 600$ yeah you read right.. I didn't believe it until I drove my sweet little bum down there and asked the sales man myself....He said yes this is true and yes you can get it on Friday from 5am-noon....SO my thinking was yeah freakin right dude...you tell me that then they will sell out and I will be ticked because I still have to go to the stupid laundry mat at Camelot Apartments because you lied! (that was mean of me) SO instead of takin his word for it.. I stayed up all night... unintentionally by all means... because I was worried I would not get up to get this amazing deal. SO.. I laid on the couch all night watching "Plastic Surgery: Before and After" (boy did I see some interesting things) Ok back to story.. 4am my alarm goes off... why not sure I was up! so I got up put on jeans a jacket and my flip flops and of course a hat and headed out to sears to get my W/D. I get there and there are like 150 people in line! I hop in line and soon after there are many many more... I wait 20 minutes and the doors open and we all flood in the mighty store and I get my little self to the Appliances and get in line....LO AND BEHOLD I happened to be 4th in line, behind the old couple who just moved here apparently who didn't know their zip code, mailing address or phone number!!!!! Whatever.. I was 4th in line...I'm guaranteed my washer and basically a free dryer! So.....I get up to the register mind you SO SO SO EXCITED.....and gave him my card... said deliver manana and out the door I went...home... to sleep.. however my excitement wouldn't let me... I laid awake for two hours.. but I got my W/D ADIOS TO MY LAUNDRY MAT DAYS!!!!!!

Merry Christmas to the Evans'

Ok....I know.. after I stayed up all night to get this grand deal on a washer dryer...Eric and I decided to venture out later in the afternoon for a few odds and ends. We were at Target and then Eric wanted to go to Walmart of all places... WHY because he has been drooling for a t.v. for months..I mean really we have two perfectly good working tv's but NOT A FLAT SCREEN!!!! SO we went to get you know the staples... Coke, popcorn tin with cute puppies on them, lunch meat, and soap. SO we went looking at the TV's "just to see" like we haven't seen one before.. however we went and found this TV for a steal! So thanks to Eric's parents and the Gaming Commission of Arizona we had an early Christmas present! Boy is it NICE! I must admit! I get to watch Greys in HD and Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters in HD... SO I can't complain and neither can Eric... He has his TV and that is all that he needs for a WHILE!!!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well yes I know it is a little late but I have been one busy girl! We stayed here in Yuma for Thanksgiving and it was nice. Not traveling.. however we did miss family and the yummy food that is homemade... however we had dinner at our famous first date restaurant "Hunters Steakhouse." we had the classic Turkey Dinner and pumpkin pie which we ate the next day. I was very upset they didn't serve CANDIED YAMS with my dinner! I LOVE THEM... It must be the perfect thing! Ok... back to Thanksgiving... I got up late... showered late and ate then came home and watched tv...isn't that what your suppose to do?

So the day of Thanksgiving I got out all my Christmas Decorations and got to decorating. I went out the day before and did a little shopping for some things that I saw at Michaels. Eric gave me a limit of 50$ well we all know that I went over that just a little! I mean really....I just couldn't resist. I found the cutest stuff so I HAD TO BUY IT! SO I got my little Christmas tree out since we don't have room for much more... and found that the stupid stand was missing! What the crap! So of course I improvised! I got one of my pots that USED to have a plant in it and put my tree in there and HOT GLUED IT IN. Then covered it up with fake snow! Man I'm good! SO... any who I listened Christmas Music and decorated away! So enjoy! Oh Yeah I posted my two cutie pies!!! My cat thinks she is spider man!

Twilight is finally here...

Yes... this I know I am a huge nerd and I read the teenage best sellers! Why... because it makes you feel as though you are back in HS.. and have a crush on the cutest boy who goes to your school. So as you could imagine my excitement when the movie finally comes out. I was getting mixed reviews about it from the critics right. SO on my way to work I was listening to the Bob and Sheri show on the radio ... hilarious.....I'll tell you about them maybe some other time...anywho... the guy was giving his review about the movie. He gave it an icy cold 12 pack! Which means it it good right... he says it is good for those who are female and into the books... so I get to school and am really really excited about going .... and all my students say that it is SOLD OUT! What.... are we serious.. I have students who have been reading them and they come to school so tired because they stayed up all night reading!!! WHAT... kids reading... and all night! Ok back to the movie... sorry I got a little excited!

I am going to give my review right now.... first.. do not go with to many expectations of it. IF you know the book you know how addicting and descriptive it can be. Well the movie was filmed from Bella's Perspective.. a little different.. however the characters follow the book very very well.. I think the casting was done very well.. especially James....He is so creepy!!! Just like the book! And of course Edward is so Dreamy.... You will be on the edge of your seat at points when you know that something is happening like the baseball game and the fight at the Dance studio! Sorry if you have not read them.. i didn't ruin anything!!!! So if you read that books the movie follows pretty well... and is worth seeing! So enjoy and let me know what you think!

A little early....but have a little spirit JEEZ..

Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy to your blog and change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then tag whomever you choose......'Tis the Season! and I tag.. LEESH, BRE, HEATHER, JOSH AND JAMIE, and CHRISTY

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
I am a huge fan of wrapping paper. I get a little crazy when it comes to the presents. I usually try to get the kids you know kiddy paper like princesses and trucks then find cool ribbon and stuff to put on it to decorate it... It has to look cute under the tree. Every year I have a theme with my wrapping...Like gold with red or brown with Raffia you know...I love to wrap!!!

2. Real tree or Artificial?
Ok so I love the smell of that real tree... however when there is no snow and no trees where I live other than sand trees...I think I will go artificial... hunting for the tree is half the fun!

3. When do you put up the tree?
Ok..so usually I put of my little tree in just after Thanksgiving. I have a little tradition. I like to get all my stuff out and start decorating listening to the Mariah Carey Christmas especially "All I want for Christmas is You!" My favorite.

4. When do you take the tree down?
Well....sometime after New Years! Before Valentines!

5. Do you like eggnog?
I'm not sure who invented this drink but I wish they never would have! It is discusting! IT'S SO THICK!!! I am gagging as I think of it!

6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Oh jeez...I think it is when I got a pair of ice skates.

7. Hardest person to buy for?
My parents! They seem to have everything! Maybe it is just I think they have everything.

8. Easiest person to buy for?
ME! Duh....

9. Do you have a nativity scene?
NO....I wish I did.... I love them....

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Come on people REALLY...who does this email Christmas cards to people that you love and want to wish a Happy Holiday season too! I'm with Emily on this one! FORK OUR THE 42 CENTS and SEND ONE!

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
HMMM.. I don't think I have one.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
Well that's easy! Lampoons Christmas Vacation!


13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Well....Most years around the the 1st of December. This year well I have gotten a few gifts out of the way already! I like to go when the stores are busy and full of Christmas shoppers.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
UMMM....NO!

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
Cranberry Sauce(the jellied kind no berries)OOOOHHHHH and the best part is my mom's Fudge and Divinity without nuts.

16. Lights on the tree?
WHAT KINDA ? is this! Who doesn't. That is the best and prettiest part of the tree!

17. Favorite Christmas song?
OH Mariah Carey's "All I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS"

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
This year we will travel to Colorado! It's always so nice to be home for the holidays.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?
UMMMM....no... but the most important is Rudolph..DUh he provides the light to get to my house!

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Angel... I have a mini tree with a really cute mini angel.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
MORNING..Takes all of the excitement out of santa coming jeez!

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?
Christmas music after Halloween.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
Well I have really cute red balls and gold bows... I am boring and I have no homemade ornaments so I go classic!

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?
Turkey and the cranberry sauce.


25. Favorite family Christmas tradition?
Ok... my favorite is the day after Christmas. We all get up in the morning and have left over ham and turkey for breakfast. My mom fries it up in a pan and makes eggs and toast with a nice cup of hot chocolate! I LOVE THIS PART.

TIS THE SEASON!!!!

Here we go....enjoy....just though it would enhance the real life mobile below!

National Lampoons Anyone?

Ok so who would have thought that someone really drove the National Lampoons Mobile around in all seriousness! I mean really didn't this guy watch the MOVIE! I know I did! I happen to be years younger than the individual driving it! There are a few things I would like you to notice on the Rig....1. The GENERATOR.....strapped on the back with the bungie cords... really you couldn't find anything better to strap that bad boy down with??? Mind you it is running the entire time this thing sat in the parking lot at best buy! What is this guy buying a 65' flat screen... IT WONT FIT IN THE DOOR PAL!!!! Next number 2. The electrical wire that is coming out of the vent to attach to the generator... are we serious.. this thing has AC???? NOW I know you can't see it but just imagine for a moment. Number 3. The entire left side of this RIG is covered in PLY WOOD! OK now I don't know much about cars, RV's and what have you however I do know that it is most likely NOT a good idea to cover half or all of you piece a junk in ply wood then hook a ridiculous generator on the back... Does anyone see a death trap here? Ok for the part you need to imagine...You see the left side.. however the right isn't completely done with the reconstruction it is a normal RV. Siding... barf green and cream! SERIOUSLY who does this!!!!

WHO SAID THE 80's WERE NOT COOL!!!

Ok so this is my costume... spur of the moment but most likely the best costume I have had! Besides Cinderella one year! SO....as you can see I had a wicked Forienger shirt on straight from a concert in Darien Lake courtesy of my Hubby! (yeah he lives for the 80's) I tied the sides cute the shoulders out... and lets not forget the WICKED awesome makeup.. But the best part about my outfit is MY HAIR... courtesy of my friend Marcia she still has a CRIMPER and I crimped my entire head and finished the style off with a half pony and a head band! DOOOOOO NOOOOTTTT BE JEALOUS!!!! I am one awesome 80's chick!

ROCK ON!!!

This is my TA who well I don't actually know what this costume is but it was cute!

So here is the best costume I have seen in a while! This was worn by one of my students. She came in the locker room and asked if she had to change! I SAID NO! Her costume was awesome... this thing has a built in FAN to keep her blown up! CREATIVE!!!

This is my neighbors porch. I am pretty sure it is really cool and would have scared the crap out of me as a kid trick or treating! The only thing that gets me is they spent all this time and effort into decorating their porch but in my opinion it was a little late! It wasn't decorated the morning of the 30th and when I came home from my Volleyball game that night this is what they had done for just one day! Now it's NOVEMBER and they have to take all of it down!(unless they keep it up till the day before Christmas!

Apparently cats can sleep anywhere!!!! Seriously Maggie!!!

YOU ARE SO RIGHT EMILY!!! I DIDN'T KNOW WOMEN LOOKED LIKE MEN SO MUCH!!! I THINK 52' WAS NOT MY YEAR!

In order....I was pretty dang cute in 62' but cuter in 66' then 72' came 76'. Mom? Didn't you have a do like this?

Something about the year 1986 makes me want the boom box back!

WOW I didn't know I was so cute in 96!!!