Better Late Than Never

Sorry. So sorry I haven't updated the blog! I know you're so excited to read what's going on in my crazy life! :)

Well, we just got back from, basically a weekend, trip to Ohio. We left the house at 4:30am on Saturday morning to make our 5:55am flight to fly to Minnesota. There we connected to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Peter's Uncle George picked us up for the 1 and a half hour trek to the farm in Canfield, Ohio. I'll upload my pics to show what an amazing scenery we had! It was absolutely fantastic! We had the Abrigg family reunion on Sunday! It was so fun!!
Then we traveled back yesterday with Peter's immediate family.

I hate flying I've decided.

I also should update you on my trip to Houston for our girl's weekend. You can read Mavy and Jay's blog or Blogstalker's to see pics of our fun reunion! I'm retarded and didn't take any pictures. What's wrong with me these days!!

Work has been really fun but really crazy all at the same time. I don't have time to blog at work..which is good. Which also means I don't have time to read and catch up on people's blogs. I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of thankful for that. Blogging had become the thorn in my flesh. I spent way to many hours doing so at my old job. So, again, I apologize for not updating.
I'm sure you were worried about me.

Speaking of work, I'll go ahead and tell you where I'm working. You can look it up at www.cymbidiumflowers.com
If you EVER need anything...please call! I'm now Cymbidium's Brand Manager...among other things! I've enjoyed it! I've already experienced my first event a few weeks ago. Although I came in contact with some really unpleasant people, it was fun at the same time to meet some really amazing people.
The best part is it's 5 minutes down the street from my house! And, I don't have to work until 7 o'clock! Praise Jesus!!!

I would update at home, but again, our computer died. So, as we speak, I'm using the in-law's computer upstairs in their apartment. That's what we call our upstairs now, the apartment. :)

I turn 28 tomorrow. Ugh. I just went and bought myself a Nothing Bundt Cake. Peter was going to take me, but I told him I'd just go pick it out myself. hahaa. :) So, I did. www.nothingbundtcake.com

Well, there's just a little taste of what's going on in my life these days. Peter and Charlie are doing fine. I love them. :) Who knew I'd miss my dog so much after 4 days! We had a couple stay at the house while we were gone. He just so happens to work for a Graphic Design firm who does all of the branding for a very UPSCALE, SHI-SHI dog food/treat company. He stocked our cabinet with gourmet dog food. I mean, only the stars can afford this stuff! It's simply ridiculous. So, Charlie LOVES when Jonathan and Sarah come to visit. :) I can hear her barking now out in the front yard with Peter. Peter is attempting to pick weeds. (Pausing to go spray him with off.)

Okay I'm back.

Have a wonderful rest of the week!!

FUUUUHHHRRRIIIDDDAAAY.

It's Friday.
One week of my new job under my belt.
It's been a crazy good one. :)
I'm still lost. :) Robyn, I know you're reading this! That was for you! Kidding.

Off to Houston today for a high school girl's weekend and am PUMPED!!!!

Maybe I'll return with some blog worthy pictures.

I've been a bad blogger...and I think that will continue with this new job. It's just not a priority anymore. Yes, you heard that right...blogging was a priority before. Too much time on my hands.

Either way, I'm grateful for the break I had. But, now am back in the swing of things and LOVING the environment.

So, until next time.

Oh and..I would update my blog from home, but my year and a half year old Dell laptop kicked the bucket earlier this week. Apparently the MOTHER BOARD..that's what I'm talking about...called it quits. She decided she didn't want to slave anymore!!!!

Peace out.

Unbelievable.

http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/
THIS BROKE MY HEART THIS MORNING!!!!!!!!!!!!

It looks as if one of the son's was backing out of the driveway and accidentally hit her.

Oh man.

May!

I feel like this month is taking forever!!! Why? Because I start my job on June 2nd, and have to wait! :)

I felt like it was time for me to update and not have such a sad post on my blog any longer.

Peter and I had a WONDERFUL long weekend. I had Friday off from work and so Peter decided he'd take the day off as well at the last minute. I had originally taken the day off to help with my neice, but she ended up not coming. But, I had someone to cover for me at work, so I just decided I needed it.

We woke up and went for a run. We, meaning, Peter, Charlie and I. It felt so good outside!! And, we went at 8am. No sleeping in for us. :) After that Peter had a meeting and I just goofed around the house. We then went for some "Retail Therapy" at the Galleria. Thank you Jesus for some stimulus money! Although, we spent very little of it. My husband is Dave Ramsey junior. Sort of. :) I'm thankful for that though!! If you knew me before we were married, you knew I was at Forever 21 every single weekend. The Lord has broken me of that! Anyways, we got to the mall and separated. :) We didn't want to be there forever and we had a limit. We had a great time I tell ya!

Saturday I continued my shopping spree as I didn't end up spending it all at the Galleria. I was VERY selective with my purchases. Peter and his dad went to see Narnia....is it wrong that I wasn't interested? :) We all rested a bit in the afternoon. It was much needed.
I then decided to be Susie Homeaker and bake a chocolate cake. :)
Saturday evening I celebrated with sweet Angie B at her lingerie shower! Good times with good people and HILARIOUS stories.

SUNDAY I MOWED THE YARD! Yea, it was my first time. :) haha. Peter said he needed to do some yard work and I just wanted to hang out with him so I asked if I could help. He asked if I'd like to mow and I said, "I don't know how!" hahaaa. So, I mowed the front and backyard..with a mask on. It didn't work because I sneezed my head off for about an hour. Thank the Lord for allergy shots, because it passed pretty quickly.
We then decided to take our cars to the car wash down the road. We rolled some loose change the other night and decided we needed clean cars. We spent an hour thoroughly cleaning our cars out. :) We then headed to a cookout followed by church and grocery shopping.

Overall, it was a great restful weekend!!!

This weekend we're off to The Cottages outside of A-town! Thanks to our friends who created them! :) Another 3 day weekend ahead!

I don't have any pictures. Sorry.

I'm off to get Charlie from her hair cut! :) Peace.

Sad news

UPDATE:
Peter, his two sisters, and two of his cousins are piling in a suburban and headed to Colorado tonight. They will be driving all night. PLEASE pray for their safety!! I HATE that they are driving all night, but what can you do.
The funeral is scheduled for Thursday at 4. Then they will drive back home on Friday all day. I know that the funeral will be very emotionally exhausting for all involved. Renee and the boys are doing okay. Lots of tears are being shed as they stayed in their home for the first time Saturday night.
There are TONS of articles all over google because Barry has a brother named Jeff Maggert who is a PGA golf pro. So, not only are all of the sports papers/etc. covering the story, but so are a ton of Colorado cities. You can google Barry Maggert to get more details. It's just awful.
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We had a death in the family last night.

Peter's uncle, Barry Maggert died in a plane crash yesterday. It was his own plane and he was headed to his son's college graduation.

Things are pretty crazy right now.
You can read the article here http://www.aspendailynews.com/

It's Peter's mom's youngest sister's husband.

As we speak, almost all of the brothers and sisters are in route to Colorado. Peter's mom is driving Gammur and Pop Pop and the others are flying. Please be in prayer for their saftey.

Also, for Renee, and her 3 boys. 1 just graduated from college and the other 2 are twins and are in college.

Needless to say, nobody slept much last night.

They are recovering his body from the plane today as they couldn't get to it yesterday because of the treacherous mountain terrain. There was a guy named Jonathan on the plane with him. He was Lee's 23 year old friend going to see him graduate. He survived with a broken leg and collar bone. They had to go in with a helicopter 4 hours after the crash to careflight him to Denver. Renee and the boys are in Denver with him now....
Jonathan said Barry lived about 45 minutes after the crash. I pray that during that time he found Jesus. His mercies are new every morning! We do not know His will, but we believe that the 45 minutes he was alive was for a purpose. His purpose.

Please pray that the Lord would be glorified.

NEWS!

I have some news. :)
I have a new job and am SO excited about it I just can't even stand it.
I obviously am not going to post it for the world to see, so if you know me, you can email me.
Kelly, I promise I will email.

I'm just going to post a list of things going on since I don't have any pictures.

1. I'm starting to feel weird about checking my site meter. I think I will take it off. Is it weird that people from Finland check it? I don't know. Beware, I might be going private soon. I'll ask for your email if I do so. There's just some people I had NO idea checked my blog. I'm sure these people have no idea that I know. But, if they are smart, they know I know. :) It's cool, I have nothing to hide. ;)

2. Peter's family came in to town last weekend and stayed with us. We had 12 people at our house! It's normal for me to have that many people stay at our house these days. If fact, I almost expect it. :) It's why the Lord gave us this house.

3. Friday night we ate at Esparza's with 'the gang.' That gang being Natasha, Thomas, Natalie and Josh, Rachel, Craig, Jeremy, Peter and I! We had a good old time catching up for our monthly hang out! We'll be hanging out again tomorrow night at Taste of Addison. Gavin DeGraw is in concert. I'm not that crazy about him, but I love me some concerts, some food and some goooood people.

4. Speaking of good people, Josh and our friend Ashlee M. are on a plane with 3 other people to help as a relief team in Myunmar. PLEASE pray for their safety, for purpose, communication and a sound mind! I know Natalie is probably worrying her little head off too. So, please pray for peace on her part as well.

4. I got my allergy shots today, and well one of the swelled up a bit. Therefore it looks like I have a HUGE tricep. It's bad. :) Weeds and grasses are not cool. Well they are cool, just not in my sinuses. Praise the Lord the allergy shots have been working....I just had my year anniversary of taking them. :) If you've been keeping up with my blog, you've seen the pictures of my allergy tests!

5. Speaking of allergies, Peter is mowing the yard and working in the flower beds as we speak while I sit at my desk being bored wishing I was working in the yard with him. Peter's mom planted some herbs this week too! I'm excited about those too! :)

6. I am in the process of decorating my dining room. I will finish tonight and maybe put some pics up if you are lucky. My sister is having a shower at my house on Saturday. Afterall, that's what it's for...but, my decorating isn't quite finished! One room a month. :) It's worked out well for me! I am VERY pleased with the outcome of the decorations.

7. DO YOU LIKE MY NEW HEADER!???!?!?! Kelly spruced me up for the Spring! The 1st will always be my favorite, but I needed a new look for spring. What can I say! LOVE YOU KELLY!!!!! YOU ARE SO STINKING COOL!

8. Did you know the ONLY tv I watch is from 7-10 on Thursday nights? Well that's a lie. I occasionally catch The Batchelor! Anyways, we just caught up with 2008 and got cable and DVR! We are so cool. :) hahaha.

9. Ummm....Peter has been playing flag football in the city league with the doc I work for here. It's been fun to watch. He can barely walk when he leaves the games, but he still holds his title as "white lightening" from high school. I keep having dejavu watching him play! I'm loving it! Well, except for the obsenities my boss yells, and he's the quarterback. Nice work doc!

10. And last but not least.....my car has been in the shop since Monday. Praise the Lord for roommates and borrowing cars. Now I can drive my car without being scared the power steering will go out!

THE END>

Family Reunion

So we headed to the BIG CITY of Snyder, Texas for my mom's side of the family's reunion.

Here's some pictures to document the event.

Peter and I after eating ALOT OF FOOD (Fried Chicken and Chocolate Ice Box Pie from Luby's) and paying a game of football out back with Sarah and Daniel.

Top Row: My mom's youngest sister Leslie, mom, oldest sister Vickie.

Bottom Row: Paw-Paw, Me-Maw, and Joy, mom's 2nd oldest sister.

I laugh at this picture because I told my me-maw to show her teeth. She has the most hilarious smile. So, everyone was laughing because I yelled, "Me-Maw, show your teeth!" That was AFTER I told my mom to show hers. They did good, don't you think?

Here's some of my family. Some of my cousin's didn't make it. As a matter of fact, ALL BUT ONE of my cousins didn't make it. Thanks Jenny, and baby, for coming out! :)

Next on our agenda for the weekend was to see Thompson, Brent and Caden. Isn't he precious. OH and, Thompson is skinnier than me after having a kid just a week ago. FYI, she is EVERY WOMAN with what she has been through the past week. I WILL NOT disclose any details. :)

He is such a snuggly baby!!

All in all it was a great weekend. I didn't get much sleep as my mom insists that we be up when she gets up. :) We did take Charlie home too!!

It was hot on the way there and then 45 degrees on the way home. Unfortunately, she had to ride in the back as their was no room in Daniel's truck with all of us. So, my dad slapped this vest on her. She looked hilarious and pitiful!

I took it worse than she did. :)

Weekly Post

I realize it's been over a week since I posted about our life.

I apologize.

We've been pretty busy lately. A good busy though!

Right now I'm buys copying recipes from my friend Mary at work's Gillian McKeith cook book. I know you've seen that show "You Are What You Eat?" It's scaring me. I can't watch it anymore. But, it's SEMI snapped me into shape.

Tonight will be an exception as Peter and I will be treated by my work for a VERY NICE dinner with the staff. We EVEN get off work at 6 INSTEAD of 7. Oh the joys in life............

Lots of new things going on in our lives.....busy new things.

I will spend my play money decorating my dining room at the beginning of next month. I look forward to showing you pictures.

The tree will finally be removed tomorrow....with our money. That's neither here nor there because it's not REALLY OUR money is it?

I need a pedicure really bad. As we speak I have 2 different colors on my toes. It's a good thing I brought my toenail polish to work. Whew. What? Don't judge me for painting my toes at work.

Music has really been stirring my soul lately. I'll update on the songs at a later time.

My heart has been burdened by my hurting friends as of late...

I get to see a brand new momma and baby this weekend....followed by a FAMILY REUNION. I have mixed feelings about this....well the family reunion part.

Peter and I booked our annual Gateway Getaway trip next month. Check it out at www.gatewaygetaway.com
I'm sure you remember last June's post. If not, you can peruse through my blog yourself. I'm dumb and don't know how to link you there.

I'm having 2 showers at my house next month. THAT I'm excited about.

Also, a HIGH SCHOOL GIRL'S weekend in H-TOWN in June that I am WAY excited about. Why is it more expensive to fly Southwest than it is Continental? And why is there 2 airports in Houston? OH wait...there are 2 in Dallas too. Never mind that.

Okay, that's enough of an update for now. Maybe I'll take some pictures this weekend of my long lost family members. And maybe Charlie's reuniting with Belle, Sally and Carly. That will be a sweet reunion.

The End.
Amen.

COPYING

I'm copying Annalee's blog today because I LOVED her idea! ;) Well, I love her ideas in general.

FOODIES!!!!

Oh and Lauren, I promise I'll do my tag AFTER this. :)

1. WHOLE GRAIN TORTILLAS FROM CENTRAL MARKET. I realize these aren't the exact picture of the goodness that I put in my mouth yesterday for lunch!!!! GO GET THESE.

WITH THIS..Organic Hummus. I usually prefer the Spicy Red Pepper version. OH SO GOOD.

Okay that's enough food for today!!!

Enjoy. :)

AND YOU CAN'T forget this. I slice them up and put them on top of the hummus.

Followed by this. YUM!! Why are orange bell peppers so stinking good!!!! I, no lie, ate this meal 4 times last week. And...again for lunch yesterday. I've been on some sort of eating healthy kick.

But, then I had these on Friday night.

FRIED PICKLES ARE THE DEVIL. I can't remember the last time I ate these. It must have been back in college or high school when I made frequent trips to Sonic. I don't believe they sell these anymore. Or, better yet, it's best that I don't know if they do.

Followed by this.

Is Shrimp Cocktail healthy? Probably not, because I stole hush puppies off of Peter's plate to dip in my leftover cocktail sauce. Unfortunately after eating this, my fingers smelt like fish the rest of the night. But, it didn't stop me from going here for dessert...

Yea. Peter dropped me off at the Town Center to run in and grab us a few cookies for our movie. When he came back around to get me, I was standing out front minding my own business. I had already endulged in 1 cookie. He was laughing his head off at me for some reason?

I totally gave away that I had already eaten a cookie. It was ALL over my face..much like this girl. I Had NO idea. :)

Okay, let's continue on what I ate last week. Cut me some slack...it was the weekend!

Oh wait, I forgot. I went HERE on Saturday night.

I couldn't help but eat my weight in chips and salsa....but then, they HAD to bring out the chips with melted cheese on top. Let's not forget the blended jalapeno's that I got in my eye after touching it. :) It didn't stop me though.



Okay moving on...

Here's what I eat every Thursday. Some days alone, some days with friends.



I start off the meal with these....oh my beloved Edamame. You are so good to me. :) You supply the protein my body needs. It's a good thing, because I've eaten you 4 or 5 different times this week. Thank you Central Market.

I then order these:

California Rolls! Yum! This picture doesn't really look that appetizing. It's fine though, becuase Sushi Sam does it up right!!!

I also order these:

Cucumber Rolls are the BEST with these on top.

GINGER with soy sauce and just a DAB of the green stuff. I shall not mention your name as you've caused some embarrasment when eating alone at Sushi Sam. :)

April Showers Bring May Flowers?????

Here's me opening the blinds this morning after a LONG night. If you can look past the flash you will see a tree...in half.

There we go...I opened the blinds better. Yes...that is OUR tree...on our neighbor's roof. Awesome.
Seriously. AND, she had NO IDEA it had fallen on her roof!
Look at that TOTALLY ALIVE TREE...now dead on her roof.
We think it got struck by lightning. HOW FREEEEEAAAAKKYYYY IS THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meanwhile, in the middle of the night...I was in the hallway, ducking and covering, while Peter and his parents were hanging out in the living room with candles. They weren't scared. But, I WAS. I called my dad in Abilene to check the weather for us....and then I called my sister who lives 10 minutes away...she was awake too. Boy what an exciting night in G town. :)

House Revisited....

I'll start off with my favorite room in the house. I love this bathtub with ALL OF MY HEART!

Peter's sink. Notice the pulls. :) Aren't they precious.
A view of my vanity area....so I can vanitize. what?

Well, here's the outside again...all of our flowers are in bloom. Beautiful! There's our friend Luke..chillin in our rocking chairs. We STILL haven't replaced the lights on the outside, so please ignore them. Thanks.

Charlie had to be in a picture. Look how green the grass is!!!
A view from the street on to the driveway. At some point, I will probably drive into that tree when backing out of the driveway. haaa..
My doormat. It was $10 at Hobby Lobby.
Here's some of our bedroom. It's still not finished....I'm sure you knew that from the plastic tubs. I will also cover those lamps with something cool.

My parents gave us this piece of furniture. It matches the bed Peter made us. Yes, Peter made that bed if you didn't already know. I'm not sure what I did on top of it. Like I said..it's a work in progress.
The leapord velvet chair and mirror.
Peter made me a necklace holder. We painted it and it's ready to go! I forgot how many necklaces I had until I untangled them all. It was a CHORE!
My closet..it's pretty organized...but could still use a few more clothes to fill the space. hahahaaa!
This is the shower curtain in the guest bathroom downstairs. I love it.Here's a view of the entertainment center and fire place. I'm not sure what I did on those bookshelves...but it works.

Here's a blurry view of our couch/rug. I need a chair...but that will have to wait as well.
Here's the entryway. Another $10 Hobby Lobby rug.
Here's the panels!!! If you click on them you can tell how they go. There is pink in the middle one and it really ties the two together. I'm really in love with them. :)
My coat rack in the dining room. I've still yet to figure out how to decorate this room.
I'd like to put a rug underneath the table. That's a battle I'll have to have with Peter. He doesn't want to cover the pretty floors. :) I'll talk him into it soon. I need a mirror and a few other things to make this room a bit homier. Is that a word?Here's a view of the kitchen. I love it.

The breakfast table. We bought this table at an Estate Sale for 50 dollars. Our task this weekend is to stain it. ;) I'd like a round rug here too..but the aforementioned battle will have to happen here too. :)
A view of the sink/bar area. Don't you just love my M and P hooks! :) Oh and the tulips I bought for 6 dollars at Tom Thumb. It's a goal of mine to have fresh flowers always. :)
A view of the fridge/microwave area. I of course have my Perini Ranch cookbook out. It's important for times when I want to make a rub for steak....etc.


I still need to take pics of the shower curtain Peter's mom made me. Also, a view of one of the guest bedrooms upstairs. I'll refrain from taking pics of the roommates bedrooms. They probably would be okay if I didn't. hhaa..

I still have a few things to hang...but it's coming along!!!

Peter and I had an extremely busy weekend. I plan on taking a nap today. It sounds glorious right about now!!! Anyways...I'll be back at the end of the week with a few more pics.

Hope you enjoy!!!