What is it about getting ready for holidays that makes me want to go back to bed and hide under the covers? I mean... I love what leads UP to the holidays.... but today.. the day before the big day, all I've wanted to do is hide. This is decidedly a pattern for me, this is nothing new. If it weren't for my husband who comes in and saves the day (and I mean dusting, vacuuming, and putting away the laundry).. people would come to my house on Thanksgiving day and find me in my pajamas, my children still in their clothes from the day before, and breakfast dishes on the counter, nary a turkey in sight.
When I want to spend the moments of my life snuggling my babies on the couch sipping hot cocoa and watching Charlie Brown, I instead find myself yelling at them because their toy room isn't cleaned up the way it should be. Because all that matters is the company coming tomorrow and getting every inch of the house scrubbed... WHAT? Who have I become?? Sigh. I love the holidays. I do. I just wish I could learn how to enjoy them a little better. So that my loved ones could enjoy them along with me.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
My ABC's of Thankfulness!!
I was rummaging around in some archives of some other bloggers (Kelly, Natalie) ;) and found this! So I thought I'd do my own!!
A ~ America!
B ~ Brian (my handsome husband)
C ~ Chocolate
D ~ Diet Pepsi
E ~ Eternal Life
F ~ Flannel Sheets
G ~ Girlfriends
H ~ House
I ~ Ice Cream.. yummy
J ~ Jesus
K ~ Kristin (my cousin whom I love!)
L ~ Laughing lots!
M ~ My Mom
N ~ Nature
O ~ Obedient children!!!
P ~ Pretty Clothes
Q ~ Quirkiness
R ~ Reading
S ~ Sisters
T ~ Thanksgiving Day
U ~ Umbrellas on a rainy day
V ~ Vanilla Creamer
W ~ Warm Babies
X ~ X-Rated kisses with my husband ;-)
Y ~ Yellow sunny days
Z ~ Zippers as opposed to buttons when we're in a hurry!
A ~ America!
B ~ Brian (my handsome husband)
C ~ Chocolate
D ~ Diet Pepsi
E ~ Eternal Life
F ~ Flannel Sheets
G ~ Girlfriends
H ~ House
I ~ Ice Cream.. yummy
J ~ Jesus
K ~ Kristin (my cousin whom I love!)
L ~ Laughing lots!
M ~ My Mom
N ~ Nature
O ~ Obedient children!!!
P ~ Pretty Clothes
Q ~ Quirkiness
R ~ Reading
S ~ Sisters
T ~ Thanksgiving Day
U ~ Umbrellas on a rainy day
V ~ Vanilla Creamer
W ~ Warm Babies
X ~ X-Rated kisses with my husband ;-)
Y ~ Yellow sunny days
Z ~ Zippers as opposed to buttons when we're in a hurry!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Thankful.
that is the word of the month. It is so evident in so many ways. Not only during this week/month of Thanksgiving, but all through the year.
I had a test that showed the possiblity of some abnormal cells earlier this month..
Today was the day I went for the re-test..
Today everything showed all was clear...
Today I am so thankful... I'd like to say and hope that no matter what the outcome would have been I'd have been typing this post. I want to say my God is bigger then any test, any outcome, and any trial. I pray that is the test of my faith. That when the rubber meets the road, I'm one of *those* Christians -- the ones who when faced with trials of any kind, they stand in grace and love knowing that He is giving grace sufficient to each day and moment. He is so very good.
I am so thankful. God is good, and He is mine. I love Him.
Thankful.
I had a test that showed the possiblity of some abnormal cells earlier this month..
Today was the day I went for the re-test..
Today everything showed all was clear...
Today I am so thankful... I'd like to say and hope that no matter what the outcome would have been I'd have been typing this post. I want to say my God is bigger then any test, any outcome, and any trial. I pray that is the test of my faith. That when the rubber meets the road, I'm one of *those* Christians -- the ones who when faced with trials of any kind, they stand in grace and love knowing that He is giving grace sufficient to each day and moment. He is so very good.
I am so thankful. God is good, and He is mine. I love Him.
Thankful.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tea Time
I have been a die-hard coffee girl for .. well, since I was old enough to drink it. Earlier posts on this blog sang my praises to it.
Well. I must announce that I have unbelievably! I am stunned myself! Given. up. coffee.
So, the short of it.. I am now a tea girl. It only took about 3 weeks to become addicted to tea like I was to coffee.
Before I opened this post I was waiting on the kettle to boil, and my mouth was starting to water (please, I have it bad)..
My current favorite is Costant Comment's blend of orange spicey something or other.. it is heavenly. Truly.
If you would have told me a year ago... heck, 6 months ago.. let's be serious, 1 month ago, that I'd be sitting here enjoying a cup of tea as much as I am, I'd have rolled my eyes at you. And thought NEVER me. I couldn't understand how tea could ever BE anyone's coffee. It just didn't make any sense to me.
It does now!! And it makes me happy! Just like coffee used to! It makes my dad and all my other Welsh relations so proud!!! *grins*
Well. I must announce that I have unbelievably! I am stunned myself! Given. up. coffee.
So, the short of it.. I am now a tea girl. It only took about 3 weeks to become addicted to tea like I was to coffee.
Before I opened this post I was waiting on the kettle to boil, and my mouth was starting to water (please, I have it bad)..
My current favorite is Costant Comment's blend of orange spicey something or other.. it is heavenly. Truly.
If you would have told me a year ago... heck, 6 months ago.. let's be serious, 1 month ago, that I'd be sitting here enjoying a cup of tea as much as I am, I'd have rolled my eyes at you. And thought NEVER me. I couldn't understand how tea could ever BE anyone's coffee. It just didn't make any sense to me.
It does now!! And it makes me happy! Just like coffee used to! It makes my dad and all my other Welsh relations so proud!!! *grins*
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Fun With Names!
Over at Melissa's I found this fun little name game.. although she puts a lot more thought and depth into her post, so if you have a moment, take the time to read it.. she's a great author!!!
I thought I'd do this for fun too! :)
1. YOUR REAL NAME: Catherine
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus fizzle.) : Catfizzle
3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color and favorite animal) : Pink Cat
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (your middle name and street you live on/or neighborhood if it's a number) : Sarah Long
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name): Preca
6. YOUR SUPERHERO/CRIMINAL NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color and favorite drink): BlueTea
7. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, 1st letter of your last name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dads name, 1st letter of siblings first name, and last letter of your moms first name) : Aepivre
8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (parents middle names): Arthur Williams
9. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets) : Black Sandie
I thought I'd do this for fun too! :)
1. YOUR REAL NAME: Catherine
2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus fizzle.) : Catfizzle
3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color and favorite animal) : Pink Cat
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (your middle name and street you live on/or neighborhood if it's a number) : Sarah Long
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name): Preca
6. YOUR SUPERHERO/CRIMINAL NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color and favorite drink): BlueTea
7. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, 1st letter of your last name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dads name, 1st letter of siblings first name, and last letter of your moms first name) : Aepivre
8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (parents middle names): Arthur Williams
9. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets) : Black Sandie
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Happy Birthday, Baby!!
As we grow older together, As we continue to change with age, There is one thing that will never change. . . I will always keep falling in love with you ~ Karen Clodfelder
Happy birthday, my sweet husband! I love you so much! You are my soul-mate and best friend, my babies' daddy and my solace. Happy birthday.
Happy birthday, my sweet husband! I love you so much! You are my soul-mate and best friend, my babies' daddy and my solace. Happy birthday.
Monday, November 03, 2008
a few more pics
Jonathan's class had "Cowboy Day" a few weeks back, which resulted in some fun times here at home, with he and his friends have a big old western town play date in our backyard that whole day. It was pretty fun to watch their imaginitave play. Of course I took the opportunity to take photos!! :) Here are the results...
Lasso'in it up, Mom!
Lasso'in it up, Mom!
I gotcha, Mom!!!
Looking good there, buddy!
Of course, Katie Grace had to try on some of the garb...
And I couldn't resist getting a profile shot either, look at those curls after bathtime and that baby profile..yummy!!!
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Scattergories
SCATTERGORIES ~ Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things.... nothing made up! You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.
WHAT IS YOUR NAME: Catherine
4 LETTER WORD: Card
BOYS NAME: Christopther
GIRLS NAME: Christina
OCCUPATION: Chiropractor
COLOR: Cream
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Clogs
FOOD: Crab cakes
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Chapstick
PLACE: Connecticut
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Cramps
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: Crap!!
WHAT IS YOUR NAME: Catherine
4 LETTER WORD: Card
BOYS NAME: Christopther
GIRLS NAME: Christina
OCCUPATION: Chiropractor
COLOR: Cream
SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Clogs
FOOD: Crab cakes
SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Chapstick
PLACE: Connecticut
REASON FOR BEING LATE: Cramps
SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: Crap!!
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Happy Halloween!!!! Photos
Carving pumpkins and roasting pumpkin seeds with Aunt Becky
(Daddy looking a little skeery right here)
Getting all those seeds out!
Katie concentrating hard:
Aunt Becky with the kids working diligently while I take photos lol:
Halloween -- Minnie Mouse on the hayride
Batman!!!
So excited to get going!!
Trick or Treat!!!!
We hope everyone had a wonderful happy Halloween!! We sure did! The kids got a truckload of candy and have their costumes on again today, lol.
Batman!!!
So excited to get going!!
Trick or Treat!!!! 
We hope everyone had a wonderful happy Halloween!! We sure did! The kids got a truckload of candy and have their costumes on again today, lol. Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Oh. My. Word. (not for the weak of stomach)
Road Kill inside chinese restaurant
Updated:
Oct 25, 2008 10:48 AM EDT
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) - Is road kill on the menu at a popular Hamburg, NY restaurant? A disturbing discovery at the China King Restaurant has forced health officials to lock the doors.
Lisa Williams was going to eat in the restaurant when she got some upsetting news.
"Were you coming to eat here?"
"Yeah, we were coming to eat."
"Did you hear what happened?"
"No."
"Health inspectors closed it down because there was road kill out here, a deer."
"Oh no."
People who came to China King for their Friday dinner found it hard to believe. A dead deer had been butchered inside the kitchen in the restaurant they've been coming to for years.
Patron, Sue Bender said, "Our daughter just called us because she knows this is our take out Chinese, and told us, you're not going to believe what was just on Channel Four."
A witness tells us he saw an oriental man dragging the deer inside.
"I watched him drag it across the parking lot and he dragged it through the front door of the China King Restaurant. I said this is just not right, so I called Hamburg Police and reported it. Sure enough by the time they got there, they said that he had the deer almost all butchered inside the restaurant."
Another patron wonders, "How stupid could that man be? To let that go on."
Erie County Health Commissioner, Dr Anthony Billitier said, "I don't know what the intention was with the deer, but they can't do that in the restaurant even if they were going to use it for private consumption. It's not consistent with the sanitary code.
Its a story that's closed down the restaurant and caused patron to lose their appetite
Lisa Williams said, "That's disgusting, I'll never eat Chinese again. I'm sorry for all these people out there. That's gross."
When asked if Sue Bender will come here again? She replied, "never...never."
The Health Commissioner tells News4 a hearing with the owner is scheduled for next week.
Story by Tricia Cruz, WIVB
Find the story here
Updated:
Oct 25, 2008 10:48 AM EDT
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) - Is road kill on the menu at a popular Hamburg, NY restaurant? A disturbing discovery at the China King Restaurant has forced health officials to lock the doors.
Lisa Williams was going to eat in the restaurant when she got some upsetting news.
"Were you coming to eat here?"
"Yeah, we were coming to eat."
"Did you hear what happened?"
"No."
"Health inspectors closed it down because there was road kill out here, a deer."
"Oh no."
People who came to China King for their Friday dinner found it hard to believe. A dead deer had been butchered inside the kitchen in the restaurant they've been coming to for years.
Patron, Sue Bender said, "Our daughter just called us because she knows this is our take out Chinese, and told us, you're not going to believe what was just on Channel Four."
A witness tells us he saw an oriental man dragging the deer inside.
"I watched him drag it across the parking lot and he dragged it through the front door of the China King Restaurant. I said this is just not right, so I called Hamburg Police and reported it. Sure enough by the time they got there, they said that he had the deer almost all butchered inside the restaurant."
Another patron wonders, "How stupid could that man be? To let that go on."
Erie County Health Commissioner, Dr Anthony Billitier said, "I don't know what the intention was with the deer, but they can't do that in the restaurant even if they were going to use it for private consumption. It's not consistent with the sanitary code.
Its a story that's closed down the restaurant and caused patron to lose their appetite
Lisa Williams said, "That's disgusting, I'll never eat Chinese again. I'm sorry for all these people out there. That's gross."
When asked if Sue Bender will come here again? She replied, "never...never."
The Health Commissioner tells News4 a hearing with the owner is scheduled for next week.
Story by Tricia Cruz, WIVB
Find the story here
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Happy Birthday, my boy Jonathan David
Happy birthday to our big 8 year old!
We love you so much, Jonathan. And we're proud of the boy you're growing into.
You are so precious.. your personality and humor is larger then life. We can't imagine our lives without you. You add so much to all of us!
We love you so much, Jonathan. And we're proud of the boy you're growing into.
You are so precious.. your personality and humor is larger then life. We can't imagine our lives without you. You add so much to all of us!
To me and dad, you are such a big help. You make us laugh. Your jokes are original and you get the delivery just right -- which makes us laugh even more.
You are a wonderful big brother. Always protecting your little sister with fierce loyalty and we love that! We know you get it that family is everything. You are so right.
More then anything, we are so thankful that you love Jesus. We have prayed and prayed that you would have a tender heart.. and it's so evident in all that you do and say. We know that you belong to Jesus, and we are so thankful --- so thankful -- that your heart is His.
As you begin another year, dear Jonathan, we will continue to pray that you will recognize more and more how important God is in your life, and that you will continue to give Him more and more of yourself.
We love you so much, Jonathan! You truly are our gift from God. Happy birthday, Guy!!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Stephanie and Christian ...
Please take a few moments to read this story.. this is about a fellow blogger. Even though I'd never been to her site before the accident, it has become one of my regular stops. What an inspirational, Proverbs 31 type woman. Praying for you both...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
After reading over at Karianne's, I realized I'm not the only one thinking about the holidays! Kari asked about Thanksgiving, but honestly, that reminded me it's time for me to get my Christmas music going. I usually have it on way before now!
This weekend is Jonathan's 8th birthday. I can't believe he's that old! I'm just.. wow. I'm in shock. So this week I'm busy planning food and presents for his party..
But next week, baby! Next week I'm onto my Thanksgiving lists!! And Christmas!! Can't wait!
Stay tuned for birthday boy photos and party commentary. He's a very blessed boy indeed!!! And very, very loved!!!!
This weekend is Jonathan's 8th birthday. I can't believe he's that old! I'm just.. wow. I'm in shock. So this week I'm busy planning food and presents for his party..
But next week, baby! Next week I'm onto my Thanksgiving lists!! And Christmas!! Can't wait!
Stay tuned for birthday boy photos and party commentary. He's a very blessed boy indeed!!! And very, very loved!!!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Cool Video!
(be sure to scroll down to my playlist to pause my music so you can hear this video... it will be worth it! very cool! I love my church!)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Cathology (hey that actually sounds like a real word lol)
Catherine-ology
Let others know a little more about yourself, re-post this as your name, followed by "ology"
**FOODOLOGY**
What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch
What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Shimshacks
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? hummus and pita chips
What are your pizza toppings of choice? Mushroom and Olive
What do you like to put on your toast? cream cheese
**TECHNOLOGY**
What is your wallpaper on your computer? cute pic of Jonathan and Katie
How many televisions are in your house? 4
What color cell phone do you have? the color of a Dr Pepper can
**BIOLOGY**
Are you right-handed or left-handed? right
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? tonsils, gallbladder, wisdom teeth, 2 babies.... I think that's all :)
What is the last heavy item you lifted? changing table (removed it from Katie's room!)
Have you ever been knocked unconscious? yes.. car accident
*BULLCRAPOLOGY*
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? No
If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Sarah
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? Sure!
*DUMOLOGY*
How many pairs of flip flops do you own? oh my word.... 8? 9? I'm not positive.. that's how many I can count in my head without going to look ;)
Last time you had a run-in with the cops? ehh, about a month or so
What did you want to be when you grew up? a mommy and a teacher :)
Last person you talked to? Elizabeth
Last person you hugged? Jonathan and Katie
*FAVORITOLOGY*
Season? Autumn
Holiday? Christmas
Day of the week? Thursday---the anticipation of the weekend is ahead (agreed, Meliss!)
*CURRENTOLOGY*
Missing someone? yes
Mood? content
Listening to? Dora
Watching? trying not to watch Dora lol
Worrying about? parenting stuff
*RANDOMOLOGY*
First place you went this morning? the kitchen to make coffee... haven't left the house just yet today
What can you not wait to do? We're taking the kids to Marineland tomorrow.. looking forward to that, but I can't WAIT to go to Dallas with my girlfriends in a couple weeks for the MOPS convention!
What's the last movie you saw? Sex and the City
Do you smile often? Yes I do.
Let others know a little more about yourself, re-post this as your name, followed by "ology"
**FOODOLOGY**
What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch
What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? Shimshacks
What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? hummus and pita chips
What are your pizza toppings of choice? Mushroom and Olive
What do you like to put on your toast? cream cheese
**TECHNOLOGY**
What is your wallpaper on your computer? cute pic of Jonathan and Katie
How many televisions are in your house? 4
What color cell phone do you have? the color of a Dr Pepper can
**BIOLOGY**
Are you right-handed or left-handed? right
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? tonsils, gallbladder, wisdom teeth, 2 babies.... I think that's all :)
What is the last heavy item you lifted? changing table (removed it from Katie's room!)
Have you ever been knocked unconscious? yes.. car accident
*BULLCRAPOLOGY*
If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? No
If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Sarah
Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? Sure!
*DUMOLOGY*
How many pairs of flip flops do you own? oh my word.... 8? 9? I'm not positive.. that's how many I can count in my head without going to look ;)
Last time you had a run-in with the cops? ehh, about a month or so
What did you want to be when you grew up? a mommy and a teacher :)
Last person you talked to? Elizabeth
Last person you hugged? Jonathan and Katie
*FAVORITOLOGY*
Season? Autumn
Holiday? Christmas
Day of the week? Thursday---the anticipation of the weekend is ahead (agreed, Meliss!)
*CURRENTOLOGY*
Missing someone? yes
Mood? content
Listening to? Dora
Watching? trying not to watch Dora lol
Worrying about? parenting stuff
*RANDOMOLOGY*
First place you went this morning? the kitchen to make coffee... haven't left the house just yet today
What can you not wait to do? We're taking the kids to Marineland tomorrow.. looking forward to that, but I can't WAIT to go to Dallas with my girlfriends in a couple weeks for the MOPS convention!
What's the last movie you saw? Sex and the City
Do you smile often? Yes I do.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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