I'm Thankful for...

Don't get weepy cause this isn't a sappy thankful list!

I'm thankful...

*That I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping!

*That Dexter hasn't been eaten by the coyote roaming the neighborhood. (I'm convinced it's a wolf...but the wildlife people seem to think it's impossible. It's grey & the size of a german shepherd)

*That Roaring Fork is right around the corner in walking distance. (YUMMY place to eat....the best salad known to man)

*That's it's finally gotten cool enough to enjoy a warm caramel apple cider in the morning from Starbucks. (I hate coffee.)

*That someone had the foresight to invent sharpie markers! (I love to write w/ them & all the colors.)

*That I passed by The Bachelor's twin today on 7th street & gave him my best hello! (I know he's married...but still cute & still fun to see him-FYI one of the bars they own is less then 1 blk from my office building)

*That the Amy's Ice Cream lady came up with Phil's IceHouse who has the BEST mini burgers & sweet potato fries! (FYI- I hate her ice cream though...I know, I'm weird. Who wants their ice cream played with for 5 mins until it's way soft?!)

*That I'll never get too old for mac & cheese!

*That my sweet Dexter will give kisses on command. (I've never found a man to do that!)

*And last but not least...that the Brach's nougat candy is finally out for Christmas...my favorite candy ever!

Auntie Em Time

I started a tradition with my sweet Wes this year that I hope to continue throughout the years. It was great Auntie Em time! I took him to Whole Foods
for a Gingerbread Decorating thing. It was lots of fun. Boys definately decorate different then girls do...it took ALL I had not to try to color coordinate & decorate it like I would! But he did a fabulous job!

THE KNIFE DRAWER?!

Here is a conversation between myself and my sweet nephew, Wes.

Me: Wes! I heard you cut your hair today...you aren't supposed to be cutting your own hair.

Wes: HeHe!HeHe!

Me: Where in the world did you get the scissors?

Wes: Auntie Em, I got them out of the knife drawer!

Does anyone see a problem with this response? Apparently he has the ability to go through all the child proof stuff now!

Not Time for Christmas Music!!!

Okay people...let's get a grip!! Who in their right mind truly feels the need to listen to christmas music prior to Thanksgiving? Is it really necessary to begin celebrating Christmas before we celebrate Thanksgiving? I THINK NOT!! I know what some of you are muttering under your breath right now about me....BAH HUMBUG! Well...say what you will, but there is beauty in living in the moment...not the future! TAKE THAT!

This blog was inspired by the fact that one of my co-workers just got annoyed with me for turning off the christmas music...yeah...I'm brutal, I know...but he dared
to change my country music...no one tunes out Brad Paisley...and I mean no one!

Hope your day is filled with great melody...just not a christmas one!

ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!

I thought I'd take a moment to support the Jayhawks...could they be having a better season so far?! Who would have thought they would finally be noted for their football instead of just basketball?! Oh and my friend told me about a shirt that a KU fan was wearing....My coach beat anorexia! Anyone who has seen the KU football coach would probably find humor in that shirt...I'm going to have to find one!

Here's a link to an article from their latest win.

KU creeps up another notch in the BCS Standings.
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/story/357024.html

Picture Contest

I'm entering this photo of Dex into a photo contest tomorrow. I know, I'm such a dork! But, if I can get some money off my sweet boy, then why not?! Thought I'd share the picture with everyone.

A banana tree?

Am I alone on this or do you feel the same?