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!

how many cokes will it take to keep me awake?

i'm going to try and type in all lower-case like my dear friend xuannie.

the amount of fatigue i feel right now is one word, rediculous.

that being said, i cannot fully update you on the spring break adventures experienced. not enough time nor energy. also, school. its in the way of things like....



fun.



whatever, its cool.


and, actually, i really, really, really like school (i mean, hello, i'm going to BE a teacher). don't get me wrong, i try and be grateful for each day i don't have to completely grow up. i know one day very,very,too soon, i will look back and say, "i really miss school. that was the life!"


but, seriously, the fatigue. bleh.

over the next two days i have:

2 papers
1 logbook up to date
4 article reflections

obviously, that's why i'm here...blogging...and not doing homework between classes or taking an extreme power nap.

Ok, the power nap is probably going to happen in about 30secs for about 15 mins. truth.

til then, here's one of my fav pictures from SB 2011:



P.s. Beeble and I made it here! cool, huh?

see you on the other side of the homework mountain!

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!

To Sir, With Love...

Dear Hubs,

Here are a few things that you've missed while galavanting w/ the men folk over the weekend:

1) When Sleigh Beds ring, I sleep like a princess.

But....

2) I've had some tripped out dreams. For example: Last night I dreamt that I a) Ate 8 slices of pizza exactly w/ Kurt (Kurt is the fashion-aware openly gay character on Glee b) Cooked Kiltie Mac N' Cheese c) Had somehow joined a weird "The Island" type place that had some sort of bad somethin' or another that was searching for me and Kurt (again). So, I hid under a blanket, fell asleep for several hours only to be awoken by the creepy cult leaders of the island who were running stats on me, and whom informed me that I'd completely missed the movie that I was supposed to go see with the rest of the memebers of Glee. d) All the above
3) I initially struggle to fall asleep due to a lack in a certain someone's snoring orchestra. Of course, I'm referring to the cats.

In other news...

4) I remembered that I can have a good time w/ my parents.
5) Your love/compulsion for bacon does not change even when on "vacation," though this is not a surprise.
6) Practically my whole family watched the Cotton Bowl while in their respective places. Atleast, Mom/Dad/Grammy/your mom did. I think this is because you have a really good influence on people and you're setting everyone straight. Rep-pre-SENT, dawg!
7) I love all my Christmas goodies. Thank-you kindly.
8) Speaking of dawgs and goodies, Kiltie wanted to express her love to you...

*Well, crap. Nevermind. I've waited for atleast an hour for this video to load that Kiltie insisted on putting on here. I'd also like to mention its 2am. I mention this b/c it affirms my love for you and my commitment to posting you a jewel of a video via Kiltie. She asked that I load it b/c her paws are too big, and the keys are too small. Darn demanding d-o-g. So basically, the punch line of this whole post is missing. Remind me to show it to you tomorrow when you get home and then you can solve my video quandries for me. K, thanks.
**You should also look at the comments from yesterday's post. No reason...
*** I'm tired; hopefully I won't be in a coma when you get home.

Hope you've enjoyed your man-time! Lookin' forward to seein' ya tomorrow!

ISDLY,
Wifey

*No one call PETA, I swear no pups were harmed in the making of this really rediculously good (looking) home vid, Kiltie actually really likes it when I scratch and pat her nose (hence her pawing at me and me doing it 25 plus times in the clip). However, none of that matters b/c I couldn't post the ding dang video. Fluff.

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 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-Three: Wordless, please?...

Thanks.

I'm ready for SLEEP. Big test out of the way today, and a paper and test due tomorrow. So bed for now, and up early to write/study before class.

But isn't Kiltie pretty?

Have a good day!

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

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. Days Two-Seventy-Six and Two-Seventy-Seven: Hullabaloo...

Gettin' ready for the A&M/Arkansas game tomorrow @ the Jerry Dome!
I'm sure Kiltie was thinking "Gig 'em Ags" in this picture :)

Today's Highlights:

1) Doing homework outside b/c the weather was so awesome
2) Lookin' forward to watchin some Fightin' Texas Aggie Football tomorrow!
3) Getting to take a much needed nap under my watermelon crawl blanket in the loft of the RV
4) RV-ing !

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Project 365. Day Two-Fifty-Nine: Listen...

...I'm kind of in a hurry b/c it's 10pm and I'm still working on a paper due tomorrow. Hi, I'm an English major. Oye.

But this video totally was a highlight for me today!

ENJOY!!



Today's Highlights:

1) Another Monday bites the dust
2) This video
3) Jason bringing home dinner
4) Bubble bath
5) Finishing this paper soon ?
6) Going to bed

Nighty, night!

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. Day Two-Thirty-Eight: Repeat...

Ok, so I don't have a picture for today and I still have homework to finish. So, you get a variation on Kiltie's birthday picture. You're welcome.

Today's Highlights:

1) Basic Step w/ Miss Brittany M.
2) Monday is over for this week
3) My husband
4) Sushi for lunch and surprise free, homemade lasagna @ The Happening
5) Checkin out church groups w/ Miss Brittany M.
6) Post Step Vitamin Water
7) Buying my semester pass for the REC, whoop!
8) Knowing I get to come home to a wonderful and loving husband

Project 365. Day Two-Thirty-Four: Wordless...

Project 365. Day Two-Twenty-Six: Things are getting fishy around here...

Today's Highlights:

1) Paprika discovered Morgan the Fish. Very entertaining. Trust me. :)
2) A much more productive day
3) SHSU parking pass!
4) Rain storm
5) Took Kiltie on a car ride
6) Apparently, it's Weds. and not Tues. which means it's much closer to the weekend !
7) Got some more unpacking done
8) Ready for sleepy-time!

Project 365. Day One-Sixty-One: A. Jacks...

Today's Highlights:

1) Relaxed morning w/ Auntie Karen
2) Meeting up w/ Uncle John for a late lunch/early dinner (linner)@ Holy Land (Dear Lebonese culture, thanks for having delicious food)
3) Going on a drive around the country w/ Auntie Karen and Uncle John--gorgeous!
4) Visiting the local apple orchard called Apple Jacks. SO FUN! Loved it, and loved looking around the little store w/ Auntie Karen (Mr. Ceramic Rooster, I look forward to introducing you to our kitchen)
5) Good visit time w/ Auntie Karen, Uncle John, and Joe
6) Watching Auntie Karen's favorite movie (The Majestic) w/ her while the boys and Tank fished
7) Having late night snacks together
8) Having Swayze snuggles at bedtime (Sorry, Auntie Karen)

Project 365. Day One-Fifty-Six: Why, thank-you rain! // Say hello to my little friend...

...I hope you read the title in a heavy Godfather accent...

Due to all the rain, and we've had a lot over the last couple days, I met a new friend...



Cool, huh? Kiltie and I watched him for awhile in between frisbee throws :)

Today's Highlights:

1) The PERFECT morning rain storm to doze through
2) The PERFECT morning rainy hue poured in from the window blinds while I did chores
3) Please see photo above
4) SYTYCD top ELEVEN (Exciting but how is that going to work out??)
5) So close to the MN trip!

I know it's not Tuesday but, the weather makes it hard for me to resist posting this clip. I sing this, without fail, everytime it even threatens to rain--one of my favorite episodes from when I was little !



Tut, tut!

Project 365. Day One-Fifty-Five: Nacho Dawg...

....this is Nacho Dawg. She's my dog, not yo dawg! :)



A good YouTube Tuesday. I encourage you to take a look-see...

Project 365. Day One-Fifty-Three: Wonderful Weekend...

Weekend Highlight's:

1) Weekend drizzles.



2) Visiting Brother Dave in Houston, eating Perry's, swimming all afternoon, watching the boys play pool bball, kicking butt against the boys in pool bball, grilling shish key-babes for dinner.





3) Freshly rained on nature and stuff after swimming.





4) Pretty Houston skies.



5) Seeing a little bird family.



4) Waking up this morning to play frisbee w/ Kiltie only to discover we had an audience. Do you see her between the trees? We named her Lady :)



Here's a closer look...



5) Happy hour @ Abuelos (that means cheap, good food!).
6) Listening to Jason laugh at Everybody Loves Raymond
7) T-4 days until MN!!
8) Seeing Killers w/ Kim
9) A super great weekend w/ Hubs
10) Drinking coke from a glass bottle

I could go on but, I'll stop :).

Dear Husband, don't forget, you're my hero. Thanks for going on adventures with me even if that's just a trip to Target in the sweltering summer heat. You're the Indiana to my Jones. P.s. I hope you have a really great Monday b/c you deserve it. Just remember, a Jucy Lucy awaits us (okay, me) in MN in only 4 days !! ISDLY!!!

Project 365. Day One-Thirty-Four: Hungry,Hungry,Hippo...

Obviously, we never feed D.C. .....(more than twice a day that is).



But between breakfast and dinner, we've spent much time under the living room ceiling fan as the early summer months have proven to be a little too much for our little AC to handle. Me on my stomach, Kiltie on my feet, and cats all around, we had all perimeters of the ceiling fan covered--a sight comical to any eye witnesses, I'm sure.

...And these are the "cool" days. Sheesh.