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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Me: "Aidyn, can you say 'baby monkey'?"

Aidyn: "Baby ah-ah."


Hello children!

It has been waaaaaaaaaay too long since I have last updated for all 1-2 (if I'm lucky) of you readers to read. My apologies.

Quick re-cap of all things in my world since last I postaged...

Halloween: Was very fun! At church we had a Trunk-Or-Treat during the afternoon. A bunch of families from the neighborhood came through. Most, not all, had children dressed up in the most adorable outfits; only a handful exceeded expectations.

After that was over with I made my way over to The Jones/Casey dwelling for our traditional Halloween Extravaganza. Basically this consists of us dressing up (some, not all), hanging out eating chili, the guys taking turns scaring the kids who come to the door (the carport is turned into a mini haunted house) and the girls hanging out inside. This year, because we had two rug-rats of the early toddler age, a small group of us took them Trick-Or-Treating. Glorious fun! After returning to the house and things settling down in the carport, the guys began on the traditional bonfire that is set up in the backyard. We hung out by the fire for a couple of hours laughing and having fun, watching the guys do stupid fire stuff (as tradition has it), until we all disbanded around 10ish or so.

When I left there I went by another friend of mine's house where she and her husband were having a get-together as well. I didn't stay for very long because of work the next day. Curses.

New Moon Release: Totally went to the midnight viewing! Technically it was the 12:10; less crowded, less annoying fans. Glorious. Before the movie we all went to eat sushi before hitting up the Wal-Mart to purchase movie snackies.

The movie was really, really good. Hands-down way better than Twilight. As most movie adaptations of books, there were things done/portrayed that I wasn't too terribly happy with, but overall it was a really, well done film for what they were going on.

Thanksgiving: This year Thanksgiving was hosted at my cousins' house again. Good fun and good food as always. We didn't hang out until the evening like we normally do in the past, though. I think it was because Mom had invited one of the older ladies from our church to come along with us and they had to get her back home.

I went over to some friends' house where there was more food and game activity going on.

I didn't get to do much that evening because I had to work Black Friday at work and requested the first shift, 5-11 am. I know, I know. You're thinking, 'Why would you shoot yourself in the foot like that?' Answer: I had the rest of the day off! I only had to battle traffic going home, and it wasn't too terribly bad at that point 'cause we were going the opposite way of the insanity!

Eli's Birth: Idk, my BFF, Becca, and her husband, Chris, had their bouncing baby boy this past Friday (December 4, 2009). He is abso-stinkin-lutely the most adorable and cuddliest baby (along with Aidyn and Rosalie)! Becca had to be induced on Friday 'cause he just refused to come out of his belly incubator. They ended up having to do a C-section as well 'cause his heart rate kept dropping and they lost it a time or two. But, all was well, he came out fine and dandy and pooping. Hahaha! He weighed 8lbs and 2oz and was 20 1/2in long. Looks just like his daddy when Chris was born.

So, that's about it as far as recent happenings in my world. Christmas is fast approaching and I'm almost halfway finished with gifts that are being made. I really need to get on that.

I have loads of pictures that I'm going to need to go through from the past events that were just previously stated and give a picture blog post for all you kiddos (or you can look on FaceStalk if you're on there and we're Friends).

Going to go eat because my stomach is officially chewing on my spine.

The End.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

"I don't know if you notice anything different."

"Its getting dark and its getting cold and the nights are getting long." (Fink, "This Is The Thing")



Hello children!

I am very, very much enjoying Fink's Distance and Time album. Seriously. Add it to your list of albums to listen to whilst winding down. Also, add it to your list of albums to listen to while riding/driving at night during the change of season where you can ride with your windows down and enjoy the evening. I do realize the latter list has a very long title, but it's a real list title.

Okay. You know those red roller ball ink pens. The ones where the pen has a window on the side of it and you can see the ink in it. Yeah, those. Unless you want to have to scrub a good, um, 4-and-one-half layers of skin off of your body, do not write on yourself with said pen. I'm just saying.

*Note to viewers: I do realize the picture should be vertical. I was too lazy to fix said problem. I'll admit that.


On a parting note, my reading addiction has cycled back to full speed ahead mode. I've read approximately 4 books within one week. This could almost be a record for me. I can't prove that, but we'll say that it may officially be if we start keeping record now.

Okay peeps. I'm peacin' out, yo.

The End.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

"I woke up today in a very simple way..."

"...in the morning all I could do was sing." (Port O'Brien, I Woke Up Today)



Hello children!

It is, according to Yahoo! Weather, 63 degrees outside and it is, according to the fact that it has been practically pouring down ever since 5ish this afternoon when I had to be at work, very rainy. Moral of the story: I'M EFFING ECSTATIC!!!!

Ga-ga-ga-glorious! I tell you! Glorious! Until just recently in the evening, I have been curled up in SpongeBob sleep pants, a sweatshirt and thick socks reading in the chair in the living room listening to the satellite Indie Rock station buzzing in the background. I only took a break so that I could let all of you know this and wallow in your jealousy of my joyousness. True story.

So, speaking of Indie Rock, I'd like to thank the soundtracks of a few movies, namely Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, for re-igniting my fiery love for said genre. I've been submerged in the Singer/Songwriter genre up until almost a week ago now. Not a bad place to drown, mind you, but the Indie Rock pool is totally worth jumping in and doing a few face-down floats* in. *Don't question that terminology. You know exactly what I speak of. You're guilty of participating in that funness when you were once young.

Updates:
Last weekend I took part in a student/youth conference in Roberta, GA at Camp Eunice. Good fun. One of my friends, who also was a volunteer, took her awesometastic camera and used her awesometastic photographic eye and took a few pics. I'll have to snatch some off of facebook and post them for your viewing pleasure.

I am almost finished with my second baby quilt. WOOO!!! This one is for my nephew, Eli, who is due to grace us with his presence around the time of Turkey Day, mainly Black Friday... Fingers crossed that he comes on his expected date. I'm excited beyond words can probably describe.

End of Updates as of now.

P.s., I'm all hyped-up hyper 'cause of the weather. As if you couldn't tell by my chatterbox blog post...

Okay. I'm going to go work on Eli's quilt some more so it'll be finished even quicklier than planned. Peace out.

The End.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

"It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep..."

"...Because my dreams are bursting at the seams." (Owl City, "Fireflies")


Hello children!

Sorry for the lackage of updatage since last postage.

Pictures are coming! I haven't forgotten! They just aren't going to be posted at this point in time. My apologies...

This past weekend I traveled down to Roberta, GA to Camp Eunice for a youth conference called StandOut. A friend of mine was in charge of designing, putting together, executing, etc. this shindig. I volunteered to help out with music. There were about seven of us that comprised the band that played for the conference. It came together well, according to feedback, despite the fact that we only had one practice prior to the weekend that consisted of ALL band members. So, yeah. I had a blast being off work and road trippin' to do something I love. I mean, how can you not? Hahaha!

Moving on...

Well, I can't believe I'm about to say this but... Good-bye September, it's almost as if you didn't exist you came and went so fast.

Seriously?! How are we on the last day of September already? I thought the month just started! This is crazy.

I am, however, quite the excited about the Fall weather rolling in. Gloriousness! Hoodies A-hoy! The windows in the house are open. Soooooo lovin' this.

Okay, then. I have to go get ready for work. First day back in a week. Peace out, yo.

The End.