High Five to...

1. Stikcy notes- you keep my organized and on task at work and home

2. Grapefruit spoons- you really do make eating a grapefuit so much easier and now is the time to dig in to some yuumy citrus since it is January

3. Having a phone with internet- I am a net junkie and am so in love with having information right at my fingertips any time I need it. Its the best when I want to know what the movie times are during the weekend and I can just look it up whenever, wherever

4. Wallflowers-you make my bedroom smell like 'fresh linen' every day

5. Lowfat string cheese- I love to indulge in you everyday and if you were regular cheese you would make me guitly, but since you are light its only 60 calories and pure delight!

6. Having a workout partner- working out is so much easier when you have someone that is by your side. I envy girls that can get their husbands to be their workout partners--that would be my dream come true. But at least I have Elizabeth to break a sweat with.

Is it 2010 already?

This year has totally flown by and it has been a great one. There hasn't been lots of monumental stuff but here are some highlights of 2009:

1. We bought our first house and are in love with it. Yes it is far from civilization, but lucky for us we have a wonderful family who makes the treck out to our place lots. You know you live far when...
-the closest mall is 30 minutes away
- you think a place is close to you when it only takes you 20 minutes to get there
-You have to budget in an hour in a half driving time (round trip) to visit the parents
- You say the phrase we will be coming in town when you come to mesa
But I have no regrets on the house, we seriously are so excited about it!

2. We got a lot older: Josh is now 30 and I am 25. I guess that means I will have to get knocked up sometime soon before I get too old.

3. Josh enrolled in Myropractor school and he starts next week! His brother is a myropractor and it is amazing stuff. I always have hip and knee aches when I run, but after I started going to his brother the aches subsided. Josh will be done by September and I am so thrilled that he will be able to keep my body feeling young.

I think 2010 is going to be a big year for us and it scares me a little, but I think it will also be an exciting year because:

1. Josh will be done with school in the fall so that means he will be working 2 jobs and hopefully he can become my sugar daddy

2. We are going to try to get pregnant this summer ( YIKES) and nonthing is more monumental than that step and I know it will change everything. I am so nervous.

3. We might actually get back to Austin to visit Joshy's family this year ( Hooray)

30!

Josh turned 30 on December 12! Its crazy how old we are both getting. We had a fun time celebrating his big day. We went around to all of the places that give free stuff for your birthday:

1. Friday night we went to red robin (get a free burger)

Saturday ( his actual birthday) we went:

1. Krispy Kreme (free dozen glazed)
2. Joe's Bbq ( free sandwich, cake and drink)
3. Dave and Busters ( 20 dollar playing card free)

Then we met up with the family for dinner and went to the Tempe Town lakes holiday boat parade. When we were done with that we went over to the parents and my mom made home made cinnamon rolls for us. It was a great day, but it sure was enough to give us a food hangover.

Joshy- you will always be young to me. I love you more than anything in the world and feel so lucky to have you as my husband.

Penny for your thoughts

So I was just thinking about a few things and thought I would post all my random thoughts, lucky you if you are the one reading this!

1. I love this time of year when it is so cold outside. The cold weather brings in a winter smell that reminds me of Christmas and I love the smell of Christmas!

2. I am so totally freaked out about having kids and being a mom. However, being a teacher and working with kids has made me a little less scared. Being around kids all day has shown me how sweet, silly, innocent, adoreable kids can be; I love that they get so excited over the simplest things. Yes I do have some students that have also shown me how rude and disrespectful kids can be, but I am focusing on the sweet ones.

3. I am loving our new house! I am so happy that we are at the stage where we could finally buy a house.

4. I hate moving and painting with a passion. No wonder people who paint houses charge so much, it is the worst chore.

5. I was so excited to put up my Christmas tree. I had to post pone it a few weeks because of the move, but Sunday we got the tree out of the garage and put it up. I was about to put the ornaments on when Josh plugged it in and the lights no longer work :( what a total bummer. So I still don't have my tree done yet and its only 16 days till Christmas.

6. Had a pregnancy scare this month and now I am in constant research mode about babies and pregnancy. I am the type of person who likes to be fully prepared and aware of whats going on. So although I am not planning on getting pregnant for a while, I have been picking out my doctor and hospital--yes I am crazy and I am starting to annoy myself for being so crazy.

I think that is enough random thoughts for now. Happy Holidays!

Black Friday Survival Guide

I have been doing black friday for the past few years and I am so in LOVE with it. My mom and sister go with me every year and we score some great deals. If you want to join in on the fun this is what I recommend:

1. Put on a pair of running shoes- this serves 2 purposes, one is for comfort--because you will be on your feet for hours--and the other is for speed--if you want that deal you may need to do lots of speed walking.

2. Wear layers-the morning starts off freezing and you need some serious warm clothes, then at about 9 its warms up and you can start shedding layers. By 11 you can hang out in short sleeves.

3. Scout the ads out and make a plan and a schedule--THIS IS A MUST!

Have Fun!

Oh and this year for black friday Josh and I spent more than we ever have because we needed stuff for the house. We managed to get 2 TV's, a vacuum, a steam mop, sheets, down comforter, towels, bath mats and some clothes too. Thanks to my mom and sister for always making black friday so much fun!

Thoughts on Turning 25

So I am all about birthdays- a day designated where people spoil you and make you feel special-what's not to love. However, the thought of turning 25 made me feel old ( even thought its not) and then I concluded this: I love where my life is at for being 25. I have my B.A. degree and a job that I adore, I am happily married to a husband who has a good job and will finish school this next year and we are moving into our first house. So I decided I feel ok about being 25. It's age 26 that scares me because that means I need to start having babies...yikes! I can't put off growing up forever. I had a fabulous birthday and I will post all about it when I stop being lazy and get the pictures loaded to my computer.

Thank You Bleach Wipes!

The downside of working with kidos is there are germs everywhere! We have already had a few students at my school with the swine flu and kids are getting sick left and right with colds. Last year as a first year teacher I got sick constantly, but this year I have wisened up :). Thats right! I use bleach wipes everyday before I eat my lunch and afterschool. I wipe down the door handles, light switch, computer, desk....and so far I have steered clear of any sickness. So I will keep my fingers crossed that I can make to Christmas Break with no flu bugs. Thank you bleach wipes for saving me from the creepy kid germs! What is your trick to staying well during the winter?