It is finally here!

Thanksgiving Break!!! I have been waiting so patiently for this week and I am just so so happy it is here. I have had a couple of crazy weeks this month and I am so glad they are behind me. This is a much needed break! However, December is going to be even more hectic. On Monday, we are starting new curriculum in Math, History, Reading, and Writing. Grrrr. My cheerleaders start basketball season too. BUT...I can get through 3 weeks and then it will be winter break!!! Actually, I started my blog last winter break.

Maybe I can catch-up on my TV show over my 5 day break.

I missed last week's Brothers and Sister's Episode. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this show. I have been hooked since the first show. They haven't disappointed me yet and I can't wait to see this past episode.Although Grey's was a little crazy last week, I am still a follower. I am a BIG BIG fan of Denny but I think that the show took it a little too far last week. Seriously, Denny is one good looking man but getting frisky with a ghost? COME ON!!!I digress....I am still a fan. I hope they can fix this story line and end the season on a high note!Now that True Blood and Entourage are over...what other shows do I have coming up?

Well, I know that Nip/Tuck is somewhere around the corner. Don't ask me why I watch this show. It is ridiculous and inappropriate and I LOVE it! So trashy but so funny! Definitely a guilty pleasure!!!!Flight of the Conchords! WHEN DOES IT COME BACK?!If you haven't watched this show, you should give it a try. It is hilarious!!! It took me a few episode to feel like I wasn't on drugs but once I "got" the humor, I couldn't stop laughing! The show is amazing!

What else do I have to look forward to this cold winter? Mike and I are thinking about renting Dexter and catching up because so many people are fans.

What shows do you suggest I start to watch? I hate the wintertime and I need a new TV schedule. I am open to any kind of show, series or reality!

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Twilight Review...

I just got home from seeing Twilight. I have heard a lot of reviews (both from my high school cheerleaders and the critics) and of course they were completely mixed. I would sum up my review by saying that I wasn't disappointed but I didn't leave feeling amazed. It was fine. It followed the book well, which I really appreciate. Books are always better...and always will be.

With that said, let me say that Robert Pattison is hot. Really, really hot. He is a beautiful man or boy...how old is this kid?OK, he is 22...I don't feel like a pedophile anymore. The casting for Edward was perfect. I doubted it at first. I just didn't picture Edward like this...but then I changed my mind! He was prefect and now I have a new celeb to lust over.

As far as the rest of the casting...I don't know. Bella was perfect. Just how I pictured her...maybe a little too pretty though. And skinny. I wish she would have been a little bigger. I did like her though.As far as the rest of the Cullens...hum?!?I'll just go down the line...
Emmett- Hot. Yes. Hot. Loved him.
Rosalie- Not pretty enough. I thought she was supposed to be perfection?! And did anyone else notice her acid washed jeans in the beginning scene? EW. No.
Esme- Well casted. Although I kept picturing her going crazy like she did in Grey's Anatomy. I am still mad at her for messing up Alex for awhile. Oh well...she was fine for this movie.
Carlisle- No. Creepy. Not good looking or fatherly. Not how I pictured him at all. And...wasn't that guy in some stupid teen movie as some kind of jock or something?!?
Alice- Perfection! She was great! Looked and acted just like I imagined.
Jaspar- WTF? He is totally creepy and did act like Edward Scissorhands. What was his problem? OK...I know what he problem was (he wanted to kill Bella) but he was totally a weirdo. I pictured him better looking too.

Although I am not doing back flips about the movie, I am sure that I will still go and see the sequels down the road. I am just so in love with the characters and the story and I know I will want more when I finish the 4th book.

If you are a Twilight fan, go see the movie. If you haven't read the books...I really wouldn't reccommend it. Mike didn't hate it but it thought it was kinda of boring. He prefers True Blood much more. Speaking of that, does anyone else watch that show?Isn't it just like Twilight? I think it is the porn version of Twilight. Mike agreed!True Blood's finale is on tonight and we are having a couple friends over to watch it. I think I will have my vampire helping for the day!

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More random things...

When should I start deleting the wedding websites and blogs from my Google Reader. I still love looking at wedding pictures, DIY projects, and anything wedding. I guess after you spend so much time looking at it and it is hard to let it all go. Today I saw a wedding that I fell in love with. I just love the flowers, bridesmaid dresses, and the polkadot shoes. Adorable. A few people asked what bridesmaid dresses we wore in Leslie's wedding.It is from David's Bridal in the color terracotta. Cute, huh?

So, Twilight isn't sold out. I am going to go see it on Sunday with a few friends!Finally...I just found out that one of our friends that we made on our honeymoon was in a horrible car accident. Jamie married Graham on the same day we were married. They lived and were married in Oklahoma City but were schedule to move to Canada (where Graham is from) a week after the honeymoon. Jamie and I have been keeping in touch via Facebook and I stumbled upon pictures from her accident.Jamie was hit by a semi and walked away with minor injuries. I looked through the pictures of her car and it amazes me that she lived through this. It is obvious to see the if Graham was in the car (or anyone else), they wouldn't have walked away. It is just so crazy to think about how fast life can change. Again, it made me take a step back and realize how short life is and to always say I love you. I am just so thankful Jamie and Graham are both alright.

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Just 2 things tonight...

#1. I had a dream about vampires last night. I think I have a problem.
#2. I am obsessed with Nicole's blog post today. I printed off most of the recipes that she posted on her blog. Thanks Nicole! I am definitely going to try some of those soon!

OK...it is 10:00...time to go to bed!

Oh...and we had 4 inquires today about calligraphy thanks to a "vendor rave" on Stlwed. YAY!

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4 more days!

Twilight comes out on Friday, my dears! Unfortunately, I think that it is sold out for the new few weeks so I won't be seeing this movie opening weekend. Some of my cheerleaders are seeing the movie Thursday night (or I guess Friday morning) at 12:01 am! Now that is what I call dedicated fans. I don't know when I will get to see it but I can't wait! I just found some pictures from InStyle magazine.

Bella...oh I am so jealous of you... (even though you are just a fictional character)...Edward...you are so beautiful. I still love Jacob too though...don't get mad or jealous.Hot...Oh, I just can't wait to see this movie.

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Leslie and Christian are married!

Leslie and I have been friends since we were 13! We have done just about everything together. In high school we were both in choir and we were both cheerleaders. We worked at Macaroni Grill and went to Mizzou together. We were both Gamma Phis and lived in a CoMo apartment together. We were Mizzou Ambassadors together and we both majored in Education. We coached cheerleading together and we lived together right out of our parents house. (Our list goes on and on but those are the important ones!) When we moved in together (with Bina too, of course), I had been dating Mike for about a year. Mike was also wanting to move out of his parents' house and I suggested that he move in with his friend from work, Christian. He did move in with Christian and shortly thereafter, Christian broke up with his long time girlfriend. What else was I to do than start to encourage a love connection?! Mike and Christian were roommates and Leslie and I were roommates. It worked out perfectly!

On Saturday, Leslie and Christian were married. Leslie was a beautiful bride and Christian was just so happy and handsome. It was a happy day full of love, friendship, and freezing weather. Seriously, it was snowing when we were taking pictures. OK...on to the pics!We got our hur did...Got dressed at the church...The beautiful bride! We took some pictures in the snow and before we knew it, it was time to walk down the aisle!After Leslie and Christian said their vows, Stevie and I sang. It ended up being great and my whole day of worrying was for nothing. (Seriously, I was more nervous for her wedding than my own!!!) You can see us singing at the pulpit in this picture...Then, it was official! Here's the new Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey!!!After some more pictures, we hopped on the party bus and drove around Chesterfield. We were cold but Leslie bought us shawls (thank the lord!).(No beers for Allison...sorry girl!)

We rejoined our significant others and the reception and danced the night away. We had a blast!I just love how weddings aren't only family reunions but friend reunions, too! Friends came from near and far and it was so much to all be together to celebrate! High school friends from New York and Chicago...College friends from Chicago (wait, where is Haef) and Florida...
It was such a great night! Congrats Leslie and Christian! We love you!!!

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HOLY HOT STUFF

I just saw this video on Perez and it is SO HOT! Rihanna and Justin! Seriously?!?! Whoa! Beware if you are a JT fan! He doesn't even sing...he is just her play thing! NO FAIR! Seriously, he says 2 words. I love this! Enjoy!!!

Rihanna - New Music - More Music Videos

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Baby on Board!

Don't get too excited (or nervous)...NOT ME! However, I have some very exciting news to share. One of my dear friends and former bridesmaid, Allison, is pregnant! It seems like just yesterday she was serving up and drinking mimosas on my wedding day...and now...she has to drink the OJ straight! Here is an adorable picture of her, her husband (Shaun), and their 4th positive pregnancy test!Allison was the first of us to get married and she will be the first of us to bring a baby into the world. Here we were at her 2006 wedding...I just can't believe that one of my friends is going to have a baby. I don't know why...I feel like it is still taboo. Like we are still in college and she got knocked up. Obviously that is not the case...I just feel like we are too young to have kids (which really isn't the case or the truth either). It just shows that I am not ready yet...but it doesn't stop me from being so so so excited for Allison and Shaun. I can't wait to experience this amazing time with Allison and enjoy the next 7 months! Congrats :)

OH...and the other night I had a dream that I was pregnant. It was a little scary! Don't worry...Kristal was in my dream and she was pregnant too! Kristal, do you have something to tell us? Maybe it was a premonition. Not about me though...about you! Ahhhh...BABIES!

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I am back! With so much to say!

Hey everyone! I feel like it has been forever since I have blogged. So much has been going on lately and I just haven't had the time (or energy) to do it! BUT...after a minor hiatus, I am back in full force.
I want to start off by saying that I was given a blog award by Brea last week! She is such a sweetie and wrote such nice things about my blog on her site! Go check her out!

Apparently, I am supposed to say 6 things that I am thankful for and then pass the award on to some of my other favorite blogs.

Thing I am thankful for: (in no particular order)
1.) Mike, my husband. He really is such an amazing guy and I am so lucky to have found him. We were under each others' noses for years in middle school and high school without even knowing it. He is the most thoughtful person I know and I am so thankful for him every day of my life.
2.) My incredible family. How did I get so lucky? My mom has been my best friend for my entire life. We have so much fun together and we are so much alike (it sometimes scares me). My dad cracks me up and is truly a kind soul and so much fun to be around. He loves me and my husband (maybe more than me) and we love him too! My sister and I are finally best friends too (after years up sisterly fights and feuds). I am so proud of her and I love that she is back living in St. Louis after years of being away from each other though the college years. My brother and I haven't lived together in the same city for a long time but we still have a great relationship. He is an incredible athlete and such a smart kid and I am so so proud of him. I am thankful to have such great relationships with everyone in my family. I love them so much.
3.) My friends. My mom has always said "You have such wonderful friends." She always mentioned my great choice of friends all throughout high school. As I moved on to college, the trend continued. I really have wonderful friends in my life. We always have fun when we are together and are there to lean on each other through the good times and bad. I love you ladies!
4.) Our jobs. It is really nice to know that in this crazy economy, we have wonderful and stable jobs. Although teaching is an extremely hard and exhausting job, it is so rewarding and I love it. Mike is so lucky to have such talent and I am proud of his accomplishments as a graphic designer.
5.) Our house. That might sound silly but I am so thankful for the home that we have made together. It is a constant work in progress but it is perfect for us and we love it.
6.) Our good heath. I am so thankful that Mike and I are healthy and safe, as well as our family and friends. Those that know me, KNOW that I am extremely neurotic and a hypochondriac. I am thankful for our health and safety every day.

OK...now to the fun part! Here are the blogs that I am awarding the "Kreativ Award" to:
1. Stevie Unscripted- Although her blog is new, I know that it will be great! Stevie has been a friend since 5th grade and I love reading about the ins and outs of a new phase in her life. She is recently engaged and will be getting married next October!
2. In Her Shoes- I love reading Andrea's blog. Her latest posts about seeing the New Kids in concert have been hilarious. I love seeing pictures she takes as a budding photographer. She seems adorable and we have a lot in common (including an obsession with Twilight)!
3. The Adventures and Mishaps of Mrs Amy B- I "met" Amy through Stlwed and being a Browers bride. I love reading about her life as a newly wed and the ups and downs in her life. I totally relate to a lot of things she write about and I love seeing pictures of her cute pets!
4. The Wishes and the Glitches- I LOVE reading Nikki's blog. She is so honest and don't hold back on her thoughts and feelings. I also met Nikki through Stlwed and she is truly a sweetie. I love seeing her wedding pictures and she also has an adorable pet (a bunny!!!).
5. Lucky Me- Another Stlwed friend. I actually haven't met Karen in real life but we have "talked" a lot through emails, PM, and blog comments. I feel like I know her. Weird, I know! Her husband is a graphic designer too and she is another Browers bride. When will we finally meet, Karen?
6. The Life of Juan and Katie- I love reading Katie's blog that is filled with her belly pictures. She is pregnant and her blog discusses how she is feeling, how big she is getting, and you have to go check out the paint job she did for the baby's nursery. AMAZING!

There you have it! Coming up...a friend's wedding and a pregnant bridesmaid! YAY!!!!

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Hectic Week!

This week has been totally crazy...and it is only Tuesday!!!
Monday- Well, it was a Monday! Hard to get back into the swing of things and I was totally stressed about report cards and conferences. After school, had to go to a doctor appointment. Then, got home and ran to the cabinet store to make some decisions for the kitchen.
Tuesday- Still stressed about report cards and conferences. I am sitting at school right now until our 7:00 PTO meeting (each grade must have a rep at the meeting). I hope that it doesn't last more than an hour...I am exhausted!
Wednesday- I will probably still stress about report cards and conferences. After school, I will plan next week's lessons with my teammates. Then I will hop over to the high school for cheerleading practice from 5:30-7.
Thursday- FINALLY...conferences. I will sit at a table from 3:15-9:00 (after teaching a whole day) and talk to all of my students' parents. Without dinner or a bathroom break. Seriously? I will get home at 9:30 and get myself all packed up for Friday's after school festivities.
Friday- I will finally breathe now that conferences are over! After school, I will hustle for a quick mani/pedi so I can be at the church for Leslie's rehearsal! I can't believe her wedding is already here. Did it just seem like yesterday when she got engaged? I am singing in her wedding and to say I am nervous is putting it nicely. I am not normally nervous to sing...but with the potential to ruin someone's wedding...um, yea...I am nervous! After the big practice, we are off to her rehearsal dinner. I would love to stay out late and party but I will need some sleep after this crazy week! I want to be all rested for Saturday, Leslie's big day!!!

OK...there's my excuse for my lack of posting. I promise to be back in full effect next week!

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Calligraphy

Sooo....I don't really know how we are going to go about this whole calligraphy "business" thing. At first, I thought that he could do it for family and friends but then Stlwed girls started asking. It is hard to say no when it is so easy for him. I guess we will need to figure out some type of protocol and more professional way of doing this. Obviously, this won't get big enough to really matter but I want to do this "the right way" and I don't want it to seem shady. We have a lot to think about.

Last night, Mike was playing around with his new calligraphy pen and he "made up" a new font/style of writing. I loved it! It reminded me of something from Betsy Dunlap.I love this style!!! I wish he would have thought of it before he did ours!!! He said that it takes him longer to do but I think it is beautiful!

Tomorrow, I will spend the day at my desk working on report cards. It really is a time of year that I hate. Since I am such a procrastinator, I am going to go right now and finish grading. Hope you have a great weekend!

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A big deal!

Or so I think!

I went to the DMV today. I got a new driver's license. With my new name. And my new address. That is all...but it meant a lot to me.

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A "Historical" Moment...

I could say so much in this post. I could get all mushy and talk about what a historic time this is and anyone can do anything if they believe in themselves. I could talk about my political beliefs and how I feel about the outcome of this election. But I have decided...I am not going to do that. Obviously, we know what an important election this was and we know that we all need to unite as a country under Obama. I have very DEEP feelings about last night and about our future but I am not going to bore you with that! Instead, I just want to ask one question....

What did you think about Michelle Obama's dress?Mike thought she looked like a Bud Select bottle. For such a fashionable woman, I don't know if I loved her dress. However, I love the coordination of the family :) Hope that was a lighter post about the election for ya!

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We are famous! (haha...kind of)

Throughout my wedding planning, I visited the blog, Elizabeth Ann Designs, very often. I have never submitted pictures or even comments to wedding websites before but about a month ago, I decided to submit our wedding invitations to their DIY contest. Someone on Stlwed let me know that our invitations were featured today! How exciting :) Maybe we will get some more calligraphy customers. I didn't really think that this would turn into a "business" but with 4 "clients" already, I guess it is actually happening!

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I voted!

I was in and out of City Hall in 10 minutes. It look me longer to fill out the ballot than it did to check in! Poor Mike stood in line this morning from 7:15-9:15 am! BUT...he did enjoy free coffee at Starbucks. I have a Ben and Jerry's across the street but I would feel like a big fatty going over there by myself...so I passed!

Tonight, we are going over to my parents for a little "results party." Not so much a party but maybe "results dinner." I am just so excited to see the results and I am crossing my fingers (and toes)!

Last election, I set alarms to check the results at 2 am, 4 am, and 6 am (and I was in college!!!!). I don't think that I will do the same but I am a little more confident in this election than I was in the last one. (I hope my confidence isn't undeserved!)

Enjoy your night!

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VOTE!

Don't forget to vote tomorrow! This is such an important and historical event so make sure to get out there to the polls. The lines will be long but don't worry...I have something to read!

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Our one year anniversary!!!

OK...I know what you are thinking....why are you talking about something that is 10 months away?!

WELL, my friends...I just found out that our friends, Tess and Kevin, will be getting married next August 29th, 2009. Our wedding was on August 31st, 2008. Isn't it fun that we will share an anniversary weekend for the rest of our lives?

Ohhh...and it gets better! She booked Michael Browers, our wedding photographer, for her wedding as well.

I can't think of a better way to celebrate our first wedding anniversary! YAY! (I think we might take an anniversary trip also sometime in August before I start school again!)

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Laying low this Saturday

Mike is at a bachelor party all day and night which means that I am all alone with NO PLANS! It is so wonderful!!! I am going to catch up on my grading, clean and organize (our house looks crazy right now), and do dinner/movie with some of my girls tonight! I got a 15% coupon for Crate and Barrel in their holiday catalogue and now I want to go and pick up some of those goodies I posted about last week! Although I want to shop on my "day off," I know that cleaning and grading is calling my name.

I am thinking that I might get a few drunk dials today. I offered to pick him up later tonight but who knows if will want to come home! We will see!!! I hope you have a happy Saturday!

***I am also going to give a "shout-out" to Kevin and Michael :) I think I recruited 2 new readers last night at Allison's Halloween gathering!

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Free Ice Cream for Voting?

I am not a huge ice cream fan but I do have a Ben and Jerry's right across the street. Hubby and I might have to walk over there after casting our votes!

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I want a puppy!

I know we are going to get a dog in the summer but I just want one now! Mike and I have been talking about what kind of dog we want and usually end that conversation with an disagreement. Some days, I don't think we will ever get a dog because we can't agree.

When I went to Vegas a few months ago for my bachelorette party, I spent a day with some family that live there. They had the most adorable dog that I had ever seen. At first, I thought she was kind of ugly...kind of looking like a dinosaur. But the more time I spent with her, the most adorable she was and I started to fall in love! I came home and told Mike and I wanted a BOXER. Here is Stella!!!I told Mike about my love for this doggie but he told me that boxers were too hyper (I don't think that he actually knew that though).

Fast forward 3 months....Mike has a friend at work that keeps bringing in her boxer puppy. I think Mike has fallen in love. Who can't resist a puppy! LOOK AT THAT FACE!Last night, Mike and I talked in the car and I think that we are going to look into getting a boxer this summer! I started to look up pictures and found the cutest one! OHHHHHHH....I love their expressive faces and eyebrows! SO CUTE! St. Louis readers...do you know anything about Boxer Rescues or places that sell/adopt boxers? It is time to start researching!!!

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