Interesting Christmas trees

I found some unusual Christmas trees that I wanted to share.

#1. None other than the glass beer bottle tree- this is the true meaning of recycling.

#2. Then, of course, there is always the upside down tree???

(what the ....?)

#3. Last but not least, there's the keg tree.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere

The work day is almost over!!! Aaaaaaahhhhh (singing). We still had some left over ham from Thanksgiving. I threw beans and ham in the crockpot this morning and I am looking forward to a warm bowl of yummy beans.

Brent and Megs (bro & wife) are coming over to eat with us and I am hoping to recruit my sister-in-law to help me put up Christmas decorations or watch Mason so Mommy can get decorations put up.

Last night, I finally got the tree up and put a bunch of lights on. Mason started fussing and I took care of him and went back to the tree to find the bottom half of the trees lights were out- son of a bi*ch. So after feeding Mason and getting him ready for bed, I finally got the chance to fix the light situation. I'm realizing that it's hard to do the little things- like putting up Christmas decorations when you have a little one. I'm finding I have to do a lot of things in segments and sometimes it can be frustrating. So last night after the lights were on teh tree I did my usual straightening up and before you know it it was 12:30 am. Mason was fussing at 3am and then 7am and needless to say, Mommy didn't get as much sleep as needed. However, I can't wait to get my decorations up and start enjoying them!

I've decided I need the Dog Whisperer for 3 little 4 legged friends at my house. They have been bad lately and it's very frustrating. Two major problems:

1. pottying in the house

2. getting in the trash

We had Gus (our deaf dog) neutered the day after Christmas last year. (LOL) Merry Christmas Gus! (j/k) I still finding him hiking his leg in the house! I rarely catch him in the act, but when I do I spank him. I don't know what else to do. Bella knows better so I'm not sure what her problem is. Jack went through bootcamp when he was a puppy and he KNOWS not to potty in the house. The other two.... (sigh)... are a different story.

Then, just when your're good and pissed off at them for being bad, Gus takes off running laps through the house- trying to get traction on the hard floors (like last night) and it's hilarious!

Pop! Champagne anyone?

Bosshog probably won't give you any either. He's a scrooge!

The work day is winding down. Bosshog has been in meetings and right now he is currently getting ready for a champagne tasting we are hosting.


I work for a beer/wine distributor and I order various wines from vineyards mostly in CA, but some come from Italy, Chile, Australia etc. Big Country is working pretty much all night... so it's just me and Mason and my three barking shitski's!

Do babies dream? I was talking to Mason's sitter today and she said he was sleeping very peacefully in the crib and with no warning- just started screaming. She said he screamed like someone had pinched him or something. He screamed for a while and he was changed, fed etc... so we wondered if he was having a bad dream? He finally settled down and last I heard he was sleeping again.



Well, I booked a hotel room for our girls shopping trip today. A couple of my besties and I are going to Columbus to go shopping in a couple weeks. I'm not sure if we're doing any serious shopping, but it will be a much needed/deserved getaway for a night. It will be a great time.

That's all the news I have for now. Have a safe, warm, relaxing evening!

Ta-ta

My very own show & tell

Show and tell, wow, that was a looooooong time ago- kindergarten maybe? So, picking up- after 25 yrs.... LOL...here goes!

Well, today was a wet snowy day. Work was pretty laid back today. "Bosshog" (my boss, Larry) left around lunch time and didn't come back. Hence- the few blogs I posted earlier this afternoon. By the way, Bosshog loves his title! He's a fun boss about 90% of the time. He has to PMS every now and then- but he is really laid back and has a great sense of humor. I have a pic of him on a bulletin board in my cubicle. I stick push pins in him when he irratates me. It's all in good fun!

I have a few pics to share...

I went to the store tonight to get a bunch of odds n' ends and bought this blankie/rattle for Mason D.

Mason is getting to be more funner everyday. I really don't think I just said that right. LOL, anyway- you get the point. He is full of big smiles and is trying to talk. He has been trying to giggle and he's just about got it! It's so cute. People say he looks like Big Country (and he does) but tons of people have been telling me he has my eyes and lips. We're just so thankful that he is healthy and growing after the slow start he had into the world. It's been cold, dreary, rainy/snowy so much lately. My girlfriends and I are talking about taking a trip somewhere together to celebrate our 30th b-days next fall. We've been tossing around ideas and looking at books and pics of beautiful beaches etc.... and I wanted to share some pics of our trip to Jamaica.

This is from the terrace where we ate breakfast...
This is sunset at dinner....

My brother and sis-in-law got married in Montego Bay Jamaica. This is my sis-in-law, "Aunt Megs," with her Dad. Her Dad is full blood Coasta Rican and Megs is 1/2. Her Dad was adopted into the US as a small infant. His mother was a young 16 yr old girl who put him up for adoption. Megs has expressed interest in researching her Coasta Rican roots, and I have been encouraging her to do so. So we'll see...

Megs is the sweetest person I have probably ever met. She is so good with Mason and he loves his Aunt Megs too!

That's all I have for now...

Have a blessed night and I hope your holiday season is off to a good start!

Dear Santa, I've been a good girl

This, my friends, is my FAVORITE perfume ever! I have been in love with it for about 7 yrs and I've never owned a bottle. Until recently, I could only find it at Saks and we don't have a Saks in my area. I recently found it at Macys and I have dropped some pretty big hints so I hope that Santa is good to me ;-)

Mmmmmm, I love it!

Holiday fun

I got this from in my overactive head and I thought it would be fun.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? usually both, depending on what the gift is.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artifial.
3. When do you put up the tree? Around the 1st of December... hopefully tonight!
4. When do you take the tree down? After New Years.
5. Do you like eggnog? no
6. Favorite gift received as a child? probably a barbie or easy bake oven??
7. Hardest person to buy for? My Dad- he never wants much and has most everything
8. Easiest person to buy for? My bro and sis-in-law
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes I do.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? around now usually.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? no
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Party Potatoes (mashed potatoes with sour cream, butter and cream cheese mixed in... its wonderful)
16. Lights on the tree? Yes, usually clear lights.
17. Favorite Christmas song? Rockin' around the Christmas Tree, O Holy Night.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? We stay home.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? I think so!
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? a Christmas bear
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Eve (since I was born) is always at Grandma's house. We open presents and eat tons of food. Christmas morning is at my Mom and Dad's house.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? not enough time.
23. What theme or color are you using? I don't know yet. I have to get out the Christmas stuff and see what I have and what I need. I'll take pics.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Anything my Grandma makes is always wonderful!!!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? some perfume, clothes, a ring with Mason's birthstone and anything else Santa wants to bring me.
26. Do you have a favorite ornament?Yes I do. :-)
27. Gifts from Santa? Wrapped or Unwrapped? Yes please, wrapped please

Merry Christmas friends!

Good day. Is it over yet? LOL, just kidding. The girls at work are drawing names for the secret santa this year. I opted to sit out of the gift exchange this year. The women at work are VERY catty and love to talk about people. I like to keep to myself and stay away from the b.s. There are a select few that I enjoy talking with, but ultimately I didn't see the point in shopping for gifts for someone that I don't particularly care for- or maybe they don't care for me. So, I think we can all save each other some time.

On the other hand, I have started my shopping. I found a neat shirt for my husband and a picture frame for my bro and sis-in-law... let me show you their pic. I love them. I only have one sibling- my lil bro. He picked a fabulous wife too! Here they are: my lil bro (aka Cousin Eddie "Merry Christmas, the shitter was full!) and Megs.

I love doing silk flower arrangments and I happen to be good at it. I am planning on making some for gifts this year. I had planned on going to the store yesterday but it didn't pan out. I am planning on taking over one of our garages for the month of December and spread everything out and go to town. I will be sure to post pics!

My grandma bought Mason his Christmas present yesterday... sssshhhhh, don't tell him. She got him a Rainforest Jumperoo. He will be able to bounce and bounce and bounce.... it will be entertaining to watch I'm sure.

I printed out a bunch of Mason pics yesterday so I am finally all set to start on his scrapbook. I am hoping to get started on that soon.

That's all I have for this moment... maybe more later.