A Mish-mash of Pictures and Stuffs and Sometimes...

Oh, hello there!

This post really doesn't have a point other than the fact I haven't posted in over a month. This has got to stop. Doesn't school realize that I have a blogging community that depends on me?? Seriously.

Anyways, these pictures are in no particular order, they're just pictures I felt like posting. I need to dump a bunch off my camera(s) so that I can get some more current ones up here.

A few updates/highlights:

1) I got into the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society @ Sam. Eat 'em up, Kats!
2) Uh, school. That is what my life is consummed of.
3) School really must be getting to me b/c I've started to listen to country music much more willingly lately. EVEN IN MY CAR!! I KNOW!
4) I got to talk to Maw--Sarah's mom--today!!!!
5) Got to text w/ Sarah too! Yay!
6) Taking Beeble on a surprise dinner tonight :)
7) The honeysuckle on campus is in full bloom--MAJOR bonus points for the Univ. I love,love,love "honeysnuckle" as I would call it when I was little.
8) TGIF. Seriously.

Pictures anyone?

For all of you that are completely wrapped up in this royal wedding stuff, my best friend has the fashion sense of a princess. I give you exhibit A:



That's right, her wedding dress (from 2007) looks pretty similar to Princess Kate's, except way prettier if I do say so myself. Speaking of pretty, look at Sarah--beautiful!



Paprika still does impersonations of scarves...



Jason even needs a scarf sometimes...



Sometimes Kiltie goes to school with me...



And we look at Bumbles on Azaleas which reminds us of Tulsa...



And, when we're done with that, sometimes the Kiltie-dawg likes to pose w/ Ol' Sam himself. What a good pup...



Well world, that's it for now....I'd planned on doing some homework before Jason got home OR cleaning--I've done neither. I do have to say, I've missed the outlet that posting has become, I'll try and do a better job at it...for both our sakes ;)

See you soon!

Things lately....

Wow.

Life.

Sorry for the sporatic posting, I don't like it much either. It seems like I have been soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


Busy.


Maybe I just spazz out too easily.


Or, both.


Regardless, here's some of the latest, the picture version:

Paprika continues in his quest to become the world's cutest scarf...



Proof. da Hubs really did enjoy his B.B. ....



Kiltie went to school with me. She decided she liked being a dog more than a student....



Beeble and I became RC (roller coaster) pros....



AND! I got my very first, much anticipated, pair of TOMS. A picture that perfectly depicts me--sparkles and sushi--whoop!



Noteworthy but not photographed highlights:

1) Sonic picnic date w/ da Hubs
2) Shopping w/ da Hubs lately (TOMS for me, pantelones for him)
3) Cooking w/ da Hubs
4) Tasty food w/ da Hubs
5) Having a day in town w/ da Hubs between work/dr. appts
6) da Hubs
7) da Hubs
8) da Hubs
9) da Hubs
10) da Hubs

To be inspired, take a short trip over to visit these ladies:

Emily

Xuannie

Don't forget to pay attention to the highlights in your life! They are there! Promise :)

Bono, I could use some Miracle Drug please...

My throat region hurts. Well, it feels obnoxiously scratchy and irritated and it's making me cough. But, don't tell Jason b/c I don't want the 'tussion--that stuff is sick! Plus, I'm not coughing that much. Also, D.C. is trying to eat the zipper on my jacket while he sits on my lap....just thought you should know.

I was going to take a picture of my hair b/c I don't think it feels good either and it looks quite rediculous. Note: I rolled out of bed and didn't touch it this morning. My rainboots were the perfect accesory to the dreariness of my appearance too.

The good news is that I have another picture for you to look at in which I look normal aside from that incredibly warm scarf I'm wearing....



I do enjoy that picture, I must say, it gives me a chuckle.

Today's Highlights:

1) Enjoyable rain playing as a soundtrack to my day.
2) Gettin' to wear my rainboots even though I almost BIT IT twice today due to hydroplanning in said boots.
3) Listening to my new (old) CDs--thank-you Half Price Books!
4) Enjoying only having ONE class today...in the AFTERNOON!
5) Leftover pizza for breakfast and lunch. Could I be anymore like a student? By the way, Jason went to 4 different places trying to find Ranch for said pizza to no avail. Welcome to Huntsville where if more than 12 people have the same hankering, everybody else will be out of luck.
6) Coke...and a smile.
7) Having a good schedule for the semester.
8) Being in a class that requires me to be creative.
9) Writing one of my first poems in a very long time.
10) Jason. Need I even explain ?

And, in case you didn't get the reference I made in the title of this post... its a song by U2 and my throat hurts. Miracle Drug + throat hurting...get it? Aye. Maybe my sense of humor needs a miracle drug.

Hope you're having a jolly day!

Kitten Taco...

My Nana, via my parents, donated a cat tree to our feline residents at Christmas time...



They.Love.It. We think it had catnip on it at one point b/c Jas and Dad could hardly get it in the door before they started going bonkers. I call the very top part of the cat tree a kitten taco b/c of its shape. It just so happens that the kitten taco is the hot spot in the living room now.

Our local Kitchen Spices, Paprika, was being his normal cute self the other day con el arbol de gato and I was able to get some pictures...








Did you see how he was sprawled out on the thing? That cat is all boy, I tell ya. Next thing I know, he'll be demanding I fetch him a beer. Just kidding...I don't think he's a beer kind of guy.

Welp, I gotta go finish picking up the house before the fam gets here to watch the Aggies BTHO LSU at the Cotton Bowl! Whoop!

The Latest Highlights:

1) Sleigh bed
2) Tripod.camera.fancy camera.video camera. Let me just geek out for a sec...
3) Watching all of season 1 of Glee thanks to my Target giftcard from Brother Dave
4) Knowing Jason gets a chance to hang out with the guys for a couple days/go to the Cotton Bowl. I miss him when he's gone but I'm happy for him to have opportunities like this!
5) Cooking a successful Tator Tot Casserol in our new crockpot last night (recipe to come!)
6) Cooking for da Hubs
7) Having a new Max Lucado book to read
8) Smooches from da Hubs :)

Ok, I really have to go now!
Gig 'em Ags!

Project 365. Days Three-Sixty-Two and Three-Sixty-Three: A Very Furry Christmas...

Even our local residents had a good Christmas. Yes, thats right, we bought the animales Christmas presents. Are you surprised? Should I add that they have their own stockings too? Judge me how you will :)

Kolache, Jason's Mom's pup, even got into the holiday spirit and gave the residents their very own portable dog house. Really, Kolache gave it to the cats b/c we all know Kiltie couldn't get anything past her noggin' in there. But! Should the day arise when Kiltie wants to make like an ostrich, I'm positive of where she'll be.

Ridley surveying her dominion...



Paprika and his big self. Who seems pleased with his orange self?...



There's even room for two (pretty sure I heard them discussing curtain patterns and throw pillows)...



We let Kiltie and the cats open their stockings and presents but were only really able to get pictures of Kiltie before the camera died. I assure you though, the cats made out just fine this Christmas...don't let them fool you (they are now the proud owners of a lot of catnip toys).

Kiltie eagerly waiting for me to get the 10,000 tags off her toys...



...Wondering if I need help...



Reaping her profits...



A Very Furry Christmas...



Today's Highlights:

1) Having another delicious breakfast from da Hubs (he has cooked breakfast every morning for me!)
2) Chilaxin' relaxin' actin' all cool, shootin' some bball out by the pool. Ok, skip that last part.
3) Not leaving the house all day long (except for a momentary queso run).
4) Playing Chicken Foot, Speed, and Nerts w/ Jas
5) Enjoying time w/ da Hubs/and residents
6) Cooking homemade tortilla chips, and taquittos (w/ a "K" shaped tortilla chip on behalf of da Hubs)
7) Watching Dog Whisperer before bed.
8) Looking forward to wishing Mom another happy birthday and welcoming in the New Year. Can you believe its practically 2011???

What was a highlight from 2010 for you? Did you learn anything? What about 2011--do you ahve any goals are ambitions?

From our furballs to yours...Happy New Years Eve Eve!

Project 365. Days Three-oh-Six through Three-oh-Nine:

I'm still getting things back in order from The Great Computer Crash of 2010 so here's another pic from the archives.... from about this time ago last year when we'd just gotten Ridley and she was only a little toot. Now, she really is a toot. Trouble, that one (two if you count Paprika).

How are you world ?
Auntie Karen...how are you surviving the blizzard? Wish we could play in the snow with you guys!

School is almost over and the holidays are practically at the doorstep.
What are you most looking forward too this season?
Do you and your family celebrate any special traditions?

Whether you have snow, or live in TX where it's 70 plus every other day this month, I hope you have a beautiful day tomorrow!

Today's Highlights:

1) One of my hardest finals/classes. OVER.
2) Watching the history channel w/ da Hubs, reflecting back on our trip to Chicago.
3) Laser pointer + kittens = fun for all.
4) Everything Christmas (our tree, decorations, music, tv specials, semesters end etc)
5) Lovin' and being loved by da Hubs
6) Learning about/looking for constellations w/ da Hubs
7) Being practically over this darn cold

Merry Wednesday!

Project 365. Days Two-Eighty-Two through Two-Eighty-Four: I love this picture and other highlights...

Weekend Highlights:

1) Safe travels home from da Hubs
2) Slumber party w/ the Beeble
3) Making myself a fire
4) ...while watching A&M BEAT THE HELL OUTTA Baylor! Whoop!
5) Having the husband wake me up when I'd fallen asleep on the couch waiting up for him.
6) Sleeping in w/ da Hubs this mornin'
7) Watching Jason eat his yummy fish platter @ the Taq. ;)
8) Gettin' some T.V. watchin' in w/ da Hubs
9) Knowing that the cooler weather and crackling fire make Jas feel at home :)
10)Going to dinner/buying the first firewood of the season/sitting in front of the fire da Hubs made while doing homework
11)Kitten hugs
12)Me n' da Hubs takin' lots of pictures of the animales today

Less than a month until the semester is over. Must keep swimming, must keep swimming, must keep swimming,swimming,swimming...

Speaking of BTHO Baylor, check out this clip and count how many times you can see Jason. Note: he's wearing one of my Pop-Pop's fedoras and a navy jacket. Whoop!

Project 365. Day Two-Seventy-Four: Bookends...

Today's Highlights:

1) Crisp weather
2) Turning in some big assignments
3) Making a 94 on my today's test when I thought I'd made a "C"
4) Going on a date to Hastings w/ da Hubs
5) A good, quick soak in the tub...the first in what seems like forever
6) Being far too excited to go to SLEEP. I'm exhausted.
7) The Mr. to my Mizriz. ISDLY!

Happy Friday!

Project 365. Day Two-Sixty-Seven: Happy Feet...

Project 365. Day Two-Eighty-Four: Relax! Go to it!

Question: What are some of the things you do to help you relax?



I'm not a good relaxer--more like a worrier and a doer. But! I do take bubblebaths in the sake of relaxing. Apparently, I take a lot of them b/c the other day da Hubs said to me:

"You're one of the cleanest people I know."

After I thanked him for his compliment, I asked him to elaborate.

"...You take a lot of bubblebaths."

:)

So, what do you do to relax?

My guess is that Auntie Karen will say: "knit"
And, Jason will say: "do nothing"

Am I right?

Now, go relax already!

Project 365. Day Two-Eighty-Three: In which the little Mister dresses like a little Mister...

Dear Swayzles,
Look at how stinkin' cute your cousin is!!
Do your man ties match your suit too??
Love, Katie




[this one is my fav!]


Today's Highlights:

1) Tomorrow is Friday, 'nough said.
2) Watching The Blind Side w/ Jas. Such.a.good.movie.can't.get.enough.
3) Finishing my Relay app, whoop!
4) da Hubs (duh).

Dear Husband, Tonight you snuck up behind me while I studied at my desk and gave me a whiskery kiss. This made my night. Gosh, I love you!

Project 365. Day Two-Eighty-Two: Bah-da-bing!...

Today's Highlights:

1) Kitten lovin'
2) Paper, done.
3) Thursday, almost done.
4) Dinner w/ da Hubs.
5) Making the highest grade in my class on a really hard essay test. Never in my life did I think I'd ever know what it was like to be the kid with the top grade on a test! Whoop!!

Off to make lunch for da Hubs, then sleepy-town, then conquering tomorrow. Whew!

Project 365. Days Two-Seventy-Three,Four, and Five: Whew!...

Sorry for the patching blogging lately, it's been a BUSY week between the homework, fatigue, and allergies! But, I'm here!

Today's Highlights:

1) The squirrel outside ENG 361....always brings a smile to my face!
2) Beautiful day!
3) Fresh haircut!
4) Going to bed soon I hope! I'm TUCKERED!!

What are your highlights ?

P.s. Hi Hubs! Isdly!

Project 365. Day Two-Sixty-Two: Wordless...

Project 365. Day Two-Sixty: Play-dough...

If only I could sleep as peacefully. Instead, I'm too busy studying Plato...and his friends Aristotle, and Socrates. Oh, and some other dead guys who's names I can't spell/remember.

Today's Highlights:

1) HKC w/ Brittany M.
2) Tuna Salad for lunch
3) Cooking for Jason

Project 365. Days Two-Fifty and Two-Fifty-One: Drip, drip, driiiiiip...

Much like the drippy weather outside, Paprika and (especially) Lottie, like to play with the drips in the bathtub post-shower.

I'm going to cut to the highlights b/c it's past my bed time. Oh, and sorry I didn't blog yesterday...didn't have internet :(

Weekend Highlights in a broad spectrum:

1) RV-Tailgating/Camping w/ Jas @ the game Saturday
2) The A&M vs. LA Tech game (Saturday), 48-16 ...Gig 'em Ags! Whoop!
3) Hangin' out with John Dale
4) RV-ing with Jas...I'll say it again b/c it was so fun!
5) Hangin' out w/ the Kim and the Madeline
6) Lunch w/ Mom/Dad/Adam/Jas @ La Casita
7) Being welcomed home by the animales
8) Getting caught in the rain w/ Jas and Kiltie. Then, riding home together.
9) Getting Jas's car washed
10) Cooking dinner w/ da Hubs
11) Finishing my Cave Project for Philosophy
12) Looking forward to what highlights this week may bring

Dear Husband, 4 years ago today (Monday) you gave me the BEST last first date of my life. And, 4 years later, you still give me those excited butterflies in the pit of my stomach, a flutter in my heart, and a smile beaming with the anticipation of life with you. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you for pursuing me. You are the highlight of my life!

Project 365. Two-Forty-Nine: Wordless...

The Bobsi Twins...

Project 365. Day Two-Forty-Eight: How much are those little kittens in the window ? The ones with the black and orange furrs...

They're not for sale!



But, they're cute aren't they ? :)

Project 365. Day Two-Forty-Seven: Study Buddy...

It started out as an innocent game of I Spy...

Do you see what I'm seeing ?



How about now ?



Then, he thought he needed a better look...



And soon, he was in his favorite study spot in the back of my chair...
It was a pretty rough game, I have to say. If you look closely, you'll notice a tiny white speck by his paw...one of his baby teeth! Play big or, go home...I guess!...

Project 365. Day Two-Forty-Five: Exactly...

....How I feel. Tuckered!

Today's Highlights:

1) Riding into town w/ da Hubs
2) LUNCH W/ da Love!!
3) Tuesday's @ Two w/ Katie W.
4) Visiting w/ the fam @ Mom/Dad's
5) Homemade dinner @ Mom/Dad's
6) Finishing my paper
7) Studying @ Sweet's
8) Peace Flops
9) Watching the sun set on the drive home
10) Shiro Goats, Night and Day :)
11) Spying a variety of rainbows on the ride home w/ da Hubs
12) Giving Mom some rainboots
13) Porchswing w/ Poptart
14) Mom's Blackberry Cobbler...YUM!
15) Going to bed full and shleepy