black friday

I went against my better judgment and ventured out on Black Friday. However I waited until 10pm to make sure all the crazy women were back home and asleep. At terrgit I picked up these cute matching stockings for us. Last year we had 2 random ones and I liked the way these look so much better.

I also picked up a few other decorations and some sweaters for only $8!

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The decision.

After what seems like months of debate (but might have really been one entire month) I finally decided which digital SLR to purchase. It has shipped and is on its way to its new home. As it would be fairly difficult to take a photo of the camera itself, click here if you want more info.

While I will probably take ton of the pictures of the dog because he's my most accessible subject, I'm looking forward to take lots of other cool photos. Right now, I have a nice collection of flower shots hanging in my cube from our honeymoon in Key West. Since we are returning to KW in March, I want to take more photos to add to that collection and maybe hang some at home too. I love original art in our house, and try to decorate with our own works, even if it's just painting stripes on some canvas to coordinate the room.

great success

Highlights from my celebratory MBA graduation/housewarming party:

• So glad all my local aunts and uncles could come see the new house, along with the majority of my cousins. We decided not to drive back and forth on Thanksgiving so it was nice to see them around the holidays.
• the pigs in a blanket were a huge hit.
• my husband makes some mean baked potato soup.
• it was a beautiful day outside.
• i love the Wii, but will probably never buy one because I wouldn't use it on a daily basis.

You bet.

My sister and her husband often compete to lose weight. They set a deadline and say whoever loses the most weight by X date, gets whatever prize they bet on. Usually it's a present of some sort, like an item of clothing or digital camera for example. They usually both end up losing weight, but I've never heard the outcome of who actually "wins."

This morning I proposed this idea to the hubs. What if we competed from now until Christmas day to lose weight. He said no, because he would beat me and I would feel bad about myself. I don't think I agree with that statement, but he is so competitive that he probably would win. He also does not work in an office setting where everyone brings in treats daily like I do. I can usually do fairly well at work because I bring my lunch and therefore control my food. BUT when people bring in stuff, I feel like I should at least try it. I've heard talk of one lady bringing in pumpkin scones and that sounds amazing already. Do you know how horrible a scone is for you? It's not good. For example, an orange scone is 10 points. Compare that to a plain bagel, which is 6.

So, we have not decided whether or not to embark on this friendly competition, but I sort of hope we do. The hubs motivates me like no one else, and if he does it with me it would be even more awesome.

Happy Thanksgiving

This year, I'm thankful for many things. I'm glad we have friends we both love to hang out with. I'm thankful that my marriage is strong and we are both happy to be loving each other. I'm SO glad I'm finished with my masters degree. While I'm not extremely pleased with my recent weight-loss stalemate, I'm glad that the hubs and I are both healthy (financially and physically) and able to do everything we want right now.

I hope your thanksgiving was a day full of over-eating as well.

First ornament

This was the first ornament I hung on our tree this year. It was a wedding gift and I think it is so cute on the tree.

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Anniversary flowers still look beautiful!

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