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 :)

Please, please, PLEASE...

Let it snow in Huntsville this week!













Ok, I'm done.

Out of our pets, Kiltie would be the only happy one she LOVES to play in snow almost as much as I do. The cats, however, would kill us in our sleep if we dropped them in a big poof of snow (although that cat chasing fish in the frozen pond was pretty funny).

PLEASE SNOW!!

Recent Highlights:

1) Feeling mostly human again, although I still feel worn out. Dang it all.
2) Having da Hubs tell me I should a) write a book b) suggest a cute/funny idea that was along the lines of something I had toyed with doing c) the fact that he believes in me enough to think I could be successful at writing a book d) all of the above
3) Listening to Tim and Em's speel on Today's Letters. You should definitly go listen to it NOW! It's super great and challenging and encouraging :)
4) a lovely weekend w/ da Hubs
5) Having a husband who loves, loves, loves me.
6) Finding out that my mother-in-law is reading my blog (Hi Sue!)
7) Going to bed after this post b/c I am worn out!
8) IT MIGHT SNOW THIS WEEK!!
9) Listening to "Drops of Jupiter" and other Train hits in the coche.
10) Waking up every morning, and after ever nap to da Hubs wonderful whisker kisses. This is one of my favorite things EVER (Next to the time he woke me up from a nap by stroking my cheek, to then kiss my cheek and tell me he just wanted to say that he loves me. Seriously. Bottle that up and stick it in the fridge, I want to save it for forever).
11) It's almost Valentine's Day which is tied for my favorite holiday (it always was as a kid...don't worry Christmas shares the title).
12) It's almost my Beloved's birfday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes.

What good is happening in your world?

Oh and...



Goodnight!

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. Day Three-Sixty-One? My days are off...

Well, my numbers are off...I guess that's what happens when you miss a few days here or there during a 365 day project. Oops. Just ignore that. Just a few days from now the project/blog will turn 1 year old. Whew!

Anywhoot, Todays Highlights (which have nothing to do with these pictures and will be put at the begining....just to shake things up a bit):

Today's Highlights:

1) Low-key day
2) Sleeping in
3) Being awoken by a da Hubs smooch AND fresh blueberry muffins that he'd made for me :)
4) Staying in my PJs until we left the house for the first time around 1pm
5) Mini-torpedo pizzas :) Mmmm!
6) Spending the evening playing Bingo at the local Elks Lodge
7) Not to mention, looking at these pictures and smiling at the thought that Jason and my dad get along so well :)
8) Going to sleep knowing that Jason wants to cook breakfast in the morning. Yesssssssssssss.





What are you most looking forward to for the next few days ?

Well, I'd love to hear about it...

...Til then, sleep tight!

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-Eight: A Cat's Life...

When I was little, I sometimes wished I was a cat. I think this was because cats remained to be my favorite animal for most of my childhood (don't worry, giraffes have always been a favorite too). Cats were what I doodled, what I dressed up as for Halloween (a black one coming out of a pumpkin, for the record), and what my friend Samantha and I always prenteded to be on the playground. I still love cats (shocking, I know) but now, I'd rather be a cat for one reason more than for any other...

Cat naps.



...In a sun beam.



P.s. You should go check out Julie at the girl in the red shoes. She has a super cute blog that I've followed for a while now. She a) has darling style (just check out her posts about her DIY home projects) b) knows how to work a curling iron c) might love her pets as much as I love my own d) all of the above. Speaking of her "darling style," check out this fancy shmancy bracelet she's giving away! I maybe, might have imagined it upon my wrist region today. Maybe. Anywhoot! You should check her blog out!

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-Ninety-Five: Speedy...

That's the kind of blogging I need to do tonight b/c I'm keeping the both of us up. That's what homework will do to ya.
But, why not look at this picture of D.C. wearin' a bandanny...



Today's Highlights:

1) Getting out of class early TWICE, even if it was only by a couple mins :)
2) The nice breeze that greated me on campus
3) Campus squirrels
4) Fall leaves :)
5) Having da Hubs tell me that the PB&J I made him for lunch "hit the spot"

K, goodnight!

Project 365. Day Two-Ninety-One: Wordless, the D.C. Edition...

Project 365 Days Two-Eighty-Seven and Eight: A few things I make use of when in need of a smile...

1) My beloved:



2) This pup, along with the other residents (please see the menu on the right side):



3) Today's Letters

4) Color Me Katie

.... It's a running list, that I'll leave at four for now....

I've actually had a pretty good day...so good that I managed to make this post at 3p.
Buuut, I was just a reflectin' on the importance of knowing what makes you smile so that when faced with opposition, you're much better prepared :)

So,what turns your frown upside down?

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-Nine: Happy October Eve!

I must be speedy b/c I really don't have time to blog since I have a GINORMOUS American Lit. in class essay test tomorrow. In class essay. Is it sad that I'm an English major and have never had to do in class essays before? Is it also sad that I'm terrified about doing in class essays? Dickinson, Whitman, Twain and all you other Realists and various 18th century concepts that I'm supposed to know...don't dish it if you can't take it...what with all of your fancy literature and such. Prepare to be rocked (hopefully...yes?).

P.s. The word "ginormous" is a) one of my favorite words b) always reminds me of Elf which always makes me smile :)

Anyways...

Since it's October Eve, I thought rather than list highlights (I swear I still have them even if I haven't posted them lately), I'd post reasons I'm excited to welcome October in.

Reasons to Welcome October:

1) More things like the photo (last years carved pump. So shocking that I did a cat right?)(P.s. By "I" I mean, I drew the cat onto the pump and Jason chiseled him out b/c apparently you need atleast 1% upper body strength to carve large fruits).
2) FALL!!! MY favorite season even though it's TX and fall is spelled with quotation marks around it.
3) Various pumpkin smelling/tasting stuff
4) Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin
5) Candy Corn
6) Cheesy Disney Halloween specials
7) 1 month closer to Thanksgiving and then CHRISTMAS!
8) A&M/Arkansas game
9) Being smack in the middle of football season
10) Fall wreath
11) Cooler weather..kind of..
12) Looking forward to scarves and fires and such
13) Why am I still on here?? I need to study!

Ok. The list could go on but some really important stuff thats totally going to change my perspective as an English teacher is waiting for me.

Ouch.

Ok, ok. I do enjoy our material.

Oye.

Adios!

Dear Husband, Sorry if your shirts smell like your cologne all the sudden. I have no idea why that is. I also don't know why the kittens keep sticking your shirts in my arms while I sleep. Weird. Big hugs waiting for you!