December 28, 2010

Like I posted earlier, Jon got me a new camera bag for Christmas. Today, I got around to transferring my equipment to the new bag. What a difference in size! However, I still could not get all my lenses in the new bag. But that's okay. I have 3 lenses that are real similar in size. And if I ever get my old camera fixed and are able to sell it, it's going to need a kit lens to go with it.

Currently, I'm watching the Minnesota Vikings/Philadelphia Eagles game. I've tried several times before to start watching NFL. Previously, I just couldn't get into it. I like watching Notre Dame football, but pro isn't the same. Until tonight. I'm not really sure why I'm getting so into this game, but I think I'm fast becoming a Vikings fan. Maybe it's because they are playing against Michael Vick. Maybe it's because I know that Hank Baskett plays for the Vikings and I like watching the Kendra show. Who knows. I know, geographically, I should be a Colts or Bears fan. But I'm a rebel.

December 27, 2010

Well, Nipsco decided that they would trap me inside my house all day today. I had planned on running errands and going grocery shopping today, but my plans were thwarted. I really appreciate how I didn't get a phone call, an email or even a note or knock on my front door saying that they would be digging a massive hole at the end of my driveway and blocking me in all day. They were there when I got up this morning and are still there at the current time of 4:52pm. All I'm waiting for now, is a knock on my door telling me to evacuate because they hit a gas line.

December 26, 2010

Like my new Chilly Willy hat that Jon got me for Christmas?

December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Jon and I exchanged gifts this morning as soon as we got up. I got awesome gifts from Jon! A bunch of great 80's movies, an awesome new winter hat (it looks like Chilly Willy), and a new camera bag.


Then we had some last minute house cleaning to do before his parents came over at noon. I made spaghetti and garlic bread for lunch and baked an apple pie for dessert. We watched Christmas Vacation while we ate. (I'm a little 'Christmas Story'ed out.) After we ate, it was presents time! (Again!) Jon and I each got a present that was in a box and the box had stuffing in it because the gift itself was smaller than the box it was wrapped in. You know what the box was 'stuffed' with? Money! I love it! I got some stuff for my camera, a new candle and of course, the cash. Cash is always acceptable.

December 24, 2010

It's almost here! This morning I was woken up by Jon asking, "Did you set your alarm?" I replied, "[deleted expletive], what time is it?!" It was 7:45 and I had to be at work at 8:30. It takes me at least 15 minutes to get there. So basically, I had 30 minutes to get up and go. First, I had to make the guts to my homemade frosting. I have to heat up flour and milk to make a ball of mashed potato-like mush that will be added to other ingredients at a later time. The mush ball has to be cooled completely before this can happen. So I had to make it in the morning so that I could make the frosting when I got off work to put on the red cake I made yesterday. There was no way I was going to trust Jon to make it. Have you ever had to heat up flour and milk paste slowly? You have to stir it constantly and not let it burn. I don't think Jon could have done it. (Sorry, honey.) So, I jumped in the shower at about 8:05. Yep, 10 minutes till I had to be out the door. So I went to work with wet hair and not a stitch of makeup on. Beautiful.

Work was okay. I only had to work a 5.5 hour shift. Then home to frost the cake and take another shower so that I could do my hair and make up for dinner at my folks' tonight.


We had a good time. Dinner was great. My Aunt Linda made almost all the food. My mom had carpal tunnel surgery a couple weeks ago and didn't feel up to doing all the cooking. So my aunt offered to do most of the cooking and bring it all over. Chris made green bean casserole and I made red cake and brought rolls. Then it was time for presents. It's so fun to watch the girls open their gifts. After hanging out for awhile, Jon and I headed home to our cozy abode.

December 23, 2010

Before work today, I made some chocolate covered pretzels and Oreos. Then I ran some beer and treats over to Jen's. I got to see Ethan's orange Tai Kwan Doe belt. He really wanted me to go downstairs to see their new pool table, but I had one more errand to run before heading to work. So I promised him I would see it this weekend. Santa may or may not have dropped off one of E's presents at our house. Today wasn't too bad at work. I really haven't had too many horrible grinchy guests, thus far. After work, I made my red velvet cake for tomorrow night. Hopefully it turns out good. I haven't made this recipe before. I'm sure Chris will be the official judge of that one.

December 22, 2010

Today is my last day off before Christmas. I'm trying to finish up some last details for Saturday. All of the shopping and wrapping has been done. Except I had to make Morgan's fleece blanket. I had to lock the cats in the bedroom and Duke in the kitchen so that I could make the blanket on the living room floor with no disturbances. It took me almost 3 hours. The tying part is tedious, but not the most time consuming. It's getting the two pieces of fleece all lined up. Cut squarely. And the edges cut into little strips. (In the pic, the blanket is folded in half. I did tie it all the way around.) Tonight Jon and I are going to Four Winds with his parents and his aunt and her boyfriend. We're going for the dinner buffet. We might gamble, we might not. We're not gamblers. I don't like throwing money away. Don't get me wrong. I love to spend money. When I'm getting something in return. But I don't do casinos or lottery tickets.