February: you are not doing much better than January

In case there was any confusion at all, I DO NOT LIKE snow, ice, or freezing temperatures. Actually, snow is okay. Ice and freezing temperatures are not. Luckily, I'm pretty sure you must have ice and freezing temperatures to have snow.

Don't get me wrong. I can seriously appreciate a chilly day filled with hot chocolate, a fire, and soup or chili. Keep in mind, however, that I consider any temperature under 70 degrees to be a chilly day. Thus, I DO NOT NEED a ten degree day to enjoy my four bowls of soup.

I am going into my 43rd hour of being trapped in my box and it is seriously starting to take its toll. I just lit 5 candles for fun. Next on my list: organizing the pantry, cabinets, and freezer. I have never wanted a fresh vegetable so badly. Namely, my daily dose of butternut squash. My frost-bitten green beans that taste like watered down grass are just NOT cutting it. 

Thankfully, roomie and I did scrounge up the ingredients (minus the baking soda- exactly what does that do?) for peanut butter m&m cookies last night, which has served as the one delicious part of this entire fiasco.

In case you are wondering how I will be spending the remainder of this hellaciouscozy snow-in, take a gander at the above picture (imagine it in my mouth) and the following picture (imagine it in my dreams).

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P.S. If you have to wear long johns and gloves in your gym to prevent developing frost bite, just turn around and go back home. It's NOT happening.

P.P.S. Congratulations to Naomi and Josh!! I cannot wait to count the number of blog entries posted before one is not centered around the babyandhowmuchyouloveherandhowmuchshehaschangedyourlifeforeverandhowyoucannotdoanythingwithoutherandyouhavenoideahowyoueverlivedwithouther.

January is not my favorite

I am so annoyed with myself for not updating sooner because I hate when my favorite bloggers skip even a day, let alone an entire month. The beginning of January is awful because it means Christmas is officially over. There is nothing to console that loss except FREEZING cold weather and the start of school. Which are equally terrible unpleasant. 

But January is over which helps me have a much better attitude.

One positive thing that came out of my least favorite month was my discovery of butternut squash. Consider it officially added to my list of favorite foods. I could eat it every single day and never get bored. In fact, I pretty much have. :)

We attended a wedding a few weeks ago. I loved the center pieces. 

And the dessert table.

This past weekend we celebrated my dad's 50th birthday! I cannot believe he is 50, it sounds so old, yet he seems so young. Best dad in the world, and I'm not just saying that. 

We went to a Mavs game. I always forget how much fun they are until I go to one again. SO SO FUN! My boys JJ and Jet were as sexyfine as ever. Missed Sara lots.

My dad practicing "the pose" that my mom still cannot seem to master.

The birthday cake I made him. Peanut butter and chocolate, his favorite! :)

Most delicious day of my life.

Yum. Looking at that makes me want more. Now.

February started off with a bang. SNOW and NO class! :) I have a grand total of two pictures to show for it because let's just put it this way, when the temperature outside is 18 degrees and the wind chill is -1, NOTHING motivates me to leave my down comforter except for 3 bowls of Honey Bunches of Oats with Cinnamon Clusters.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

And Happy February to all. We are that much closer to more appropriate temperatures! :)

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joy to the world

hands down, my favorite day of the year.

 my lovely roses

 my black friday treasure, but I used it for the first time to make the most delicious christmas cookies I have ever experienced

 matching christmas morning pjs, clearly 5 minutes after waking up :)

 cutest dog in the world

 

He left His throne in Heaven to enter the world in a manger. He exchanged a crown of jewels for a crown of thorns. All so He could provide us sinners a way to spend eternity with Him. For God so loved the world...including you and me.

merry christmas, loves. <3

anticipation

I literally could not sleep last night because I am so excited for Thanksgiving and all that it entails. 

Most especially, the return of this one...

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p.s. I could not be more in love with the fact that our Walmart here has Christmas trees decorating the aisles and Target is even more red than usual.

I don't sing because I'm happy, I'm happy because I sing.

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Just in case you were wondering why yesterday was my favorite day of the year...

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Happy Halloweenie!

In lieu of writing my ethics paper, I would like to take a moment to express what a fabulous Halloween I had. Previously, I have been less than thrilled with the holiday. The blood, fake hair, spiders and spiderwebs everywhere, scary masks, and skeletons creep me out. However, this year, thanks to my incredible roommates and honorary roommates (Kristen and Liz, who I have decided are both living with us next year) and our genius costumes, the celebration wildly exceeded my expectations for Halloween! So thankful for these girls. They make my life.

It is time for thanksgiving & christmas. Now that's something I can get excited about! 

So happy winter started today! I brought out the boots, coats, blankets, slippers, and hot chocolate to celebrate! (I also listened to christmas music, but that's a year-round occurrence so it wasn't unique for today.)

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