That is my ringtone. Has been for quite sometime and I think it's about time for a change.
Otherwise, I am kind of excited and for no real reason. It's Friday, I have some fun weekend plans, I think we're having band practice tonight.
I think tomorrow while shopping, I will look for cute fall tops, black pants, a new pair of capris, maybe shoes?! I haven't purchased shoes in so long and I. love. shoes. I could use a new pair of fall shoes, black, I think. I'll let you know if I'm successful in any of these ventures.
I must also find some time to visit with my girls Ashley and Kayla! It's been a while since we've done anything. That's a goal for next week, definately.
Sorry about the total randomness of this blog. It really has no form or point, but that's my mood at this point. Unfocused, but happy!
Happy weekend to you all!
erin
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Another One Bites the Dust!
I went to the dentist this morning. I have a cavity (so the title reference is to my teeth, in case you didn't put it together).
Just one, and I haven't been to the dentist in like 2 or 3 years, so not bad. Still, I have to go back next week and yuck. Oh well.
Then I went to the car place to have my oil changed and brake pads looked at, hoping I wouldn't have to replace them for $$$. I had to replace 2 filters and the transmission fluid for $$. It took an hour and a half.
All in all, a killer morning!
I came into work at 1, so that's a perk and band practice is cancelled tonight due to first Bears' game of the season so I have a night to actually cook dinner and put laundry away. I know it seems like work, but it's actually great! I enjoy an organized house and a dinner that doesn't consist of frozen pizza or cereal. And we are not going to Macon Speedway this Saturday. First, I was told it was this Saturday, then, this Friday. In reality, it's next Friday, so now I have an empty Friday and Saturday night to fill with something. Plus, I am going to the outlet stores in Tuscola Saturday during the day for some girly shopping with friends.
Things are looking to relax a tiny bit. Danny is doing a little dining room work this weekend as he doesn't have to work Saturdays anymore (for now). And, it's finally not blistering outside, rather enjoyable.
Plus, boss is out of town tomorrow!! Get pumped!
Let's break out the weekend early folks!
erin
ps. I have chiggers, not mosquito bites...well, I have mosquito bites, but the chiggers have killed my feet and ankles. Again, yuck!
pps. Mamma Mia - 2 out of 5. Fun in the sense that it's a totally random, unrealistic, over-the-top musical with 1 too many songs. But the evening with the in-laws, fantastic!
Just one, and I haven't been to the dentist in like 2 or 3 years, so not bad. Still, I have to go back next week and yuck. Oh well.
Then I went to the car place to have my oil changed and brake pads looked at, hoping I wouldn't have to replace them for $$$. I had to replace 2 filters and the transmission fluid for $$. It took an hour and a half.
All in all, a killer morning!
I came into work at 1, so that's a perk and band practice is cancelled tonight due to first Bears' game of the season so I have a night to actually cook dinner and put laundry away. I know it seems like work, but it's actually great! I enjoy an organized house and a dinner that doesn't consist of frozen pizza or cereal. And we are not going to Macon Speedway this Saturday. First, I was told it was this Saturday, then, this Friday. In reality, it's next Friday, so now I have an empty Friday and Saturday night to fill with something. Plus, I am going to the outlet stores in Tuscola Saturday during the day for some girly shopping with friends.
Things are looking to relax a tiny bit. Danny is doing a little dining room work this weekend as he doesn't have to work Saturdays anymore (for now). And, it's finally not blistering outside, rather enjoyable.
Plus, boss is out of town tomorrow!! Get pumped!
Let's break out the weekend early folks!
erin
ps. I have chiggers, not mosquito bites...well, I have mosquito bites, but the chiggers have killed my feet and ankles. Again, yuck!
pps. Mamma Mia - 2 out of 5. Fun in the sense that it's a totally random, unrealistic, over-the-top musical with 1 too many songs. But the evening with the in-laws, fantastic!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Cat Scratch Fever!
Replace "cat" with "mosquito" and you have my Wednesday...
I am itching like CRAZY! I have had about 947 mosquito bites for the majority of the summer and I tell ya, I'm about to cut my legs off. They are huge, red, scabbed over (from the "scratch until bloody" method I currently use), just welts all over my feet, ankles, and back?! This last one perplexes me as I, more often than not, wear a shirt. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the first freeze to hit any time now.
In other news, I'm going to dinner tonight with my mother and father-in-law and sister-in-law and then we're going to see Mamma Mia. Fun! I guess they went to see it and both enjoyed it (go Dale) and told their sons to take their wives. Sons thought otherwise, so they are taking us and dinner at Pastabilities! Nice! I'll review in my next blog.
And finally, I must devote a portion of my blog today to my own father. He is fabulous. Not only did he help me prime the entire dining room plus ceiling, he then took it upon himself to scrap window trim, prime, paint, clean (like I have new windows clean) and paint the walls of the dining room their final color! I only had to buy supplies and then admire the work done each day when I got home. Plus, he took the dogs out and entertained them and even mowed our lawn! A girl can't do much better in the father department, I tell ya. He would love to finish up the project too (crown molding and baseboards and such) but Danny is going to work on that. He also is happier than a clam that Dad did so much work while he endured the 10/6 work weeks. He now wants a piece of the dining room action and he's got a carpenter friend (actually Jason, a band member) who's going to help him put it all up. This will definately not be done as quickly as Dad would do it, but it will get done soon. However, without the "Max" part of the project, we could still be looking at primed, bare walls. So thank you Dad (and don't worry, a personal thank you will also come again the next time we see you) I love you!
Have a good Wednesday!
erin
I am itching like CRAZY! I have had about 947 mosquito bites for the majority of the summer and I tell ya, I'm about to cut my legs off. They are huge, red, scabbed over (from the "scratch until bloody" method I currently use), just welts all over my feet, ankles, and back?! This last one perplexes me as I, more often than not, wear a shirt. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the first freeze to hit any time now.
In other news, I'm going to dinner tonight with my mother and father-in-law and sister-in-law and then we're going to see Mamma Mia. Fun! I guess they went to see it and both enjoyed it (go Dale) and told their sons to take their wives. Sons thought otherwise, so they are taking us and dinner at Pastabilities! Nice! I'll review in my next blog.
And finally, I must devote a portion of my blog today to my own father. He is fabulous. Not only did he help me prime the entire dining room plus ceiling, he then took it upon himself to scrap window trim, prime, paint, clean (like I have new windows clean) and paint the walls of the dining room their final color! I only had to buy supplies and then admire the work done each day when I got home. Plus, he took the dogs out and entertained them and even mowed our lawn! A girl can't do much better in the father department, I tell ya. He would love to finish up the project too (crown molding and baseboards and such) but Danny is going to work on that. He also is happier than a clam that Dad did so much work while he endured the 10/6 work weeks. He now wants a piece of the dining room action and he's got a carpenter friend (actually Jason, a band member) who's going to help him put it all up. This will definately not be done as quickly as Dad would do it, but it will get done soon. However, without the "Max" part of the project, we could still be looking at primed, bare walls. So thank you Dad (and don't worry, a personal thank you will also come again the next time we see you) I love you!
Have a good Wednesday!
erin
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Life is what happens to you while you're BUSY making other plans
I just ate Subway at my desk.
I barely even have time to each lunch these days. I work 8-5 and Danny works a 10 hour day, so between the two of us, anything that has to get done (i.e. go to DMV to get license plate sticker-late no less) during the week happens on my lunch hour...IF I can get Mom or Dad to let our dogs out for me (which they usually can). This drives me insane. A lunch hour is not enough time to do anything plus eat lunch, and the lunch always comes last to enusre you get done what needs to get done during that hour. Bleck! (I don't know, "bleck" just seemed to work out right then).
So basically, this pesky job of mine keeps getting in the way of my life. We have so many "extra-curriculars" going on that time after work and on weekends just gets swept away as well, but we really enjoy those things, so that's not going to give. The only solution, really, is for me not to have a full time job. At this present moment in time, that's not going to happen, but let me tell ya, I'm working on it. I used to work a part time gig here at the same place that actually used my college degree to an extent (teaching) which paid so very little, but allowed me the freedom to set my own hours and get things done, hell even relax and enjoy myself during the week. Then I decided it was more important to pay bills and so forth, so I had to get something salaried with benefits so I applied for and took another position within the organization. And I'm thankful for having both the salary and benefits. They have allowed me to live a very nice little life. However, now Danny is making really decent money (don't get me wrong, we're not "rich", "loaded", or even "impressive") that we can make work for us if need be. So my entire view has shifted. Plus, it's no secret that we want to add to our little family soon, so my priorities are also shifting. This job, especially this one, is not worth sacrificing a family for.
Like I said, right now, everything will remain as is as far as I know and I'm okay with that, but I would just like to let Life know, I'm open for suggestion!
erin
I barely even have time to each lunch these days. I work 8-5 and Danny works a 10 hour day, so between the two of us, anything that has to get done (i.e. go to DMV to get license plate sticker-late no less) during the week happens on my lunch hour...IF I can get Mom or Dad to let our dogs out for me (which they usually can). This drives me insane. A lunch hour is not enough time to do anything plus eat lunch, and the lunch always comes last to enusre you get done what needs to get done during that hour. Bleck! (I don't know, "bleck" just seemed to work out right then).
So basically, this pesky job of mine keeps getting in the way of my life. We have so many "extra-curriculars" going on that time after work and on weekends just gets swept away as well, but we really enjoy those things, so that's not going to give. The only solution, really, is for me not to have a full time job. At this present moment in time, that's not going to happen, but let me tell ya, I'm working on it. I used to work a part time gig here at the same place that actually used my college degree to an extent (teaching) which paid so very little, but allowed me the freedom to set my own hours and get things done, hell even relax and enjoy myself during the week. Then I decided it was more important to pay bills and so forth, so I had to get something salaried with benefits so I applied for and took another position within the organization. And I'm thankful for having both the salary and benefits. They have allowed me to live a very nice little life. However, now Danny is making really decent money (don't get me wrong, we're not "rich", "loaded", or even "impressive") that we can make work for us if need be. So my entire view has shifted. Plus, it's no secret that we want to add to our little family soon, so my priorities are also shifting. This job, especially this one, is not worth sacrificing a family for.
Like I said, right now, everything will remain as is as far as I know and I'm okay with that, but I would just like to let Life know, I'm open for suggestion!
erin
Monday, August 4, 2008
Go, Speedracer, Go!
I forgot to mention...
Danny informed me of our plans for next Saturday night...
"Hey, don't make any plans for next Saturday night."
"Why, what are we doing?"
"We are going to MACON SPEEDWAY."
"We are?!?!!!!"
"Oh yeah!"
"Just you and me?!?!?!?!!!!"
"No, it's Burdick night at the Speedway. Or at least we get the private box and free drinks and stuff."
"Wow! The private box!"
So friends, I'm off to the speedway. I have managed to avoid this place for like 15 years or so. My sister used to work there (fancy pants). However, I am intrigued by the "private box" and hanging out with a bunch of plumbers. This will be my first "fitter function" (plumbers and pipefitters) as we call them as the wife! And at Macon Speedway, no less? This is big time!
erin
Danny informed me of our plans for next Saturday night...
"Hey, don't make any plans for next Saturday night."
"Why, what are we doing?"
"We are going to MACON SPEEDWAY."
"We are?!?!!!!"
"Oh yeah!"
"Just you and me?!?!?!?!!!!"
"No, it's Burdick night at the Speedway. Or at least we get the private box and free drinks and stuff."
"Wow! The private box!"
So friends, I'm off to the speedway. I have managed to avoid this place for like 15 years or so. My sister used to work there (fancy pants). However, I am intrigued by the "private box" and hanging out with a bunch of plumbers. This will be my first "fitter function" (plumbers and pipefitters) as we call them as the wife! And at Macon Speedway, no less? This is big time!
erin
Sunshine Day
It's from that Brady Bunch song...it was just in my head all of a sudden, and its appropriate for the day.
Today is going to be very, very, very, very hot. Love it.
The parade was all in all a good time. Not as warm as expected and I actually rode in the wagon instead of walking so that worked out well. I saw a lot of people I knew along the parade route and the tunes were well-received. And yes, that was my ONLY appearance at the Decatur Celebration this year!
I cleaned my house (finally) on Saturday morning. I dusted, vacuumed, put random things away, and even deep-cleaned my carpets...well the spots on the carpet anyway. And I finally cleaned the bathroom! Whew! I have been threatening it with a cleaning for weeks now and finally got my butt in gear and did it and its much better now. I did not clean the kitchen. I took a break to eat lunch right before I was going to do the kitchen (I did put dishes in the dishwasher) and then my mom and sister called. She was in town picking up Austin and requested I come play over there for a while. So I left the kitchen for another day. (Also, Danny will randomly feel the need to clean the house and always does the kitchen and does a kick-ass job of it and then he makes the beds...that's about it and that's pretty few and far between, but I'm hoping he'll feel the need one of these days).
On Sunday, Danny and I spent the better part of the morning laying in bed...he sleeping, me watching tv because it was dark and rainy and I highly enjoyed it. Then I went out into the world with Mom and finally got my wedding pictures. It was the same lady at Walmart and she was trying to be overly nice about the whole thing, but I wasn't having it. So I said little to nothing, paid, and left. Yay pictures! I finished my wall collage frame and will post a picture of it soon.
So things are getting done and I am happy about it! And now Emy and I have a new blog together that you should all check out! http://www.evansgirlsmenus.blogspot.com/
Today is going to be very, very, very, very hot. Love it.
The parade was all in all a good time. Not as warm as expected and I actually rode in the wagon instead of walking so that worked out well. I saw a lot of people I knew along the parade route and the tunes were well-received. And yes, that was my ONLY appearance at the Decatur Celebration this year!
I cleaned my house (finally) on Saturday morning. I dusted, vacuumed, put random things away, and even deep-cleaned my carpets...well the spots on the carpet anyway. And I finally cleaned the bathroom! Whew! I have been threatening it with a cleaning for weeks now and finally got my butt in gear and did it and its much better now. I did not clean the kitchen. I took a break to eat lunch right before I was going to do the kitchen (I did put dishes in the dishwasher) and then my mom and sister called. She was in town picking up Austin and requested I come play over there for a while. So I left the kitchen for another day. (Also, Danny will randomly feel the need to clean the house and always does the kitchen and does a kick-ass job of it and then he makes the beds...that's about it and that's pretty few and far between, but I'm hoping he'll feel the need one of these days).
On Sunday, Danny and I spent the better part of the morning laying in bed...he sleeping, me watching tv because it was dark and rainy and I highly enjoyed it. Then I went out into the world with Mom and finally got my wedding pictures. It was the same lady at Walmart and she was trying to be overly nice about the whole thing, but I wasn't having it. So I said little to nothing, paid, and left. Yay pictures! I finished my wall collage frame and will post a picture of it soon.
So things are getting done and I am happy about it! And now Emy and I have a new blog together that you should all check out! http://www.evansgirlsmenus.blogspot.com/
Friday, August 1, 2008
I Love A Parade
Kind of.
I think I have been in more parades that I have watched in person. I have walked, marched, sat, and ridden in more parades that I can think of. I think I've done the Decatur Celebration parade at least 5 times (twice marching with the youth band, twice for work, one other time for something else I can't quite remember), my high school homecoming parade 4 times (3 in marching band, 1 on the senior float in a prom dress), my college homecoming parade 2 times (with my service fraternity), and last year was my debut in the Labor Day parade as a recently engaged finacee of a union member. This year, I get to be a wife. Last year, we got to ride in a truck, this year I think we have to walk...so much for the perks of marriage!
So that's what I'll be doing tomorrow in the 97 degree weather (heat index of 105). Walking in the Decatur Celebration parade. The theme is "Dancing in the Streets." So tonight while I am babysitting my nephew, Austin, I have to make a cd of appropriate theme songs for the Conservation District to "dance in the street" to. Here is my list:
Dancing in the Street (not the creepy Mick Jaggar/David Bowie version either, probably the Mama's and the Papa's version)
Proud Mary (Rolling on the River)
Shake a Tail Feather - Ray Charles
Take Me To the River
Crocodile Rock
Born to be Wild
Bad Moon Rising
Summertime Blues
Heard it Through the Grapevine
Dancing in the Moonlight
Walking on Sunshine
Spirit in the Sky
Welcome to the Jungle
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Dance to the Music
I have a few backups as well. But the trick was to find songs that A. were danceable, B. had some kind of nature theme in the title (i.e. a season, wild, moon, sun, etc) and C. was appropriate for a crowd. I am the resident music guru around here (thanks, Dad) so I got to be in charge of this. Hopefully everyone will enjoy it.
It's Friday people! Just one workday to go and then a little relief. I have to run by the bank over work and deposit Danny's check...first one with the overtime...yeah, buddy! Although the guy is getting way tired and now maybe has to work 7 tens! That's 10 hours, EVERYDAY. Poor hubby.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Come out to the parade!
erin
I think I have been in more parades that I have watched in person. I have walked, marched, sat, and ridden in more parades that I can think of. I think I've done the Decatur Celebration parade at least 5 times (twice marching with the youth band, twice for work, one other time for something else I can't quite remember), my high school homecoming parade 4 times (3 in marching band, 1 on the senior float in a prom dress), my college homecoming parade 2 times (with my service fraternity), and last year was my debut in the Labor Day parade as a recently engaged finacee of a union member. This year, I get to be a wife. Last year, we got to ride in a truck, this year I think we have to walk...so much for the perks of marriage!
So that's what I'll be doing tomorrow in the 97 degree weather (heat index of 105). Walking in the Decatur Celebration parade. The theme is "Dancing in the Streets." So tonight while I am babysitting my nephew, Austin, I have to make a cd of appropriate theme songs for the Conservation District to "dance in the street" to. Here is my list:
Dancing in the Street (not the creepy Mick Jaggar/David Bowie version either, probably the Mama's and the Papa's version)
Proud Mary (Rolling on the River)
Shake a Tail Feather - Ray Charles
Take Me To the River
Crocodile Rock
Born to be Wild
Bad Moon Rising
Summertime Blues
Heard it Through the Grapevine
Dancing in the Moonlight
Walking on Sunshine
Spirit in the Sky
Welcome to the Jungle
Hot Fun in the Summertime
Dance to the Music
I have a few backups as well. But the trick was to find songs that A. were danceable, B. had some kind of nature theme in the title (i.e. a season, wild, moon, sun, etc) and C. was appropriate for a crowd. I am the resident music guru around here (thanks, Dad) so I got to be in charge of this. Hopefully everyone will enjoy it.
It's Friday people! Just one workday to go and then a little relief. I have to run by the bank over work and deposit Danny's check...first one with the overtime...yeah, buddy! Although the guy is getting way tired and now maybe has to work 7 tens! That's 10 hours, EVERYDAY. Poor hubby.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Come out to the parade!
erin
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