"Happy Sanksgibbing!!!"

From our little indians (and princess, because she refused to be an indian) to yours, hope your Thanksgiving is blessed and you take the time to remember all that we have to be thankful for!!

17 Random Things...

Adam tagged me to do a list of 17 random things...he could only come up with 14, so we'll see if I can do better.

1. My three favorite musical artists: I don't know if I can name 3, but I love coldplay, Sugarland, Tom Petty, John Mayer, the list goes on. My iTunes playlist is full of a wide variety of artists.

2. My favorite tv shows are: Two and a Half Men, Grey's Anatomy, and the Office.

3. The Office (the show) seriously helped me recover from brain surgery. For almost two weeks straight, my mom, Dan and I all three sat in our bedroom and watched every season it. For those of you who know my mom, its no wonder they say laughter is the best medicine. Hearing her laugh made me laugh, and it really did help me recover faster.

4. I had brain surgery. Almost a year ago. (I totally think this counts as random.)

5. When I was 17 (I graduated high school young) I moved by myself to Honduras. It was there that I discovered my love of the medical field.

6. God has shown me over the past year and a half just how big he really is and that he really is in control (maybe I'm a little slow on the uptake, but it was shown in real, tangible ways).

7. I have to have Chapstick on my person at all times. No lie. After aforementioned surgery, Dan's sole instruction was to make sure my lips were regularly chapsticked. :)

8. I love to people watch. Dan used to (and still may) hate to go out to dinner with me because all I'd do is people watch.

9. I am a routine fanatic. To a fault. I need to learn to let go. :) I have to do the same things before I can go to bed: clean kitchen, start dishwasher, make coffee for the morning, get kids clothes out, brush teeth, etc. And only then can I sleep. Luckily Dan has started making the coffee for the morning so I can get the stuff done faster.

10. I don't know what IFNJPLSJSO I am. :) I took the test thing during pre-marital counseling, but I think they must have cut that part of my brain out. Maybe ESFP. Not sure.

11. I have never been in a wreck (with another car--did hit a brick wall on ice once, but not relevant) till September 26 of this year, and then proceeded to get rear-ended a total of 3 times in 6 weeks. I mean really. I'd think I was the problem if I wasn't the one getting hit.

12. I voted Democrat for the first time ever this year. And proudly.

13. I have some of the best girlfriends ever. Two I've had for years and years and years, and some that are new but becoming great friends.

14. I'm thinking of getting a tattoo.

15. The Christmas season (now til New Years) is my absolute favorite time of year. Always has been, but I am enjoying it way more now that I have my own kiddos.

16. I hate to fly, but hope to get over that soon so I can explore the "earff" (how Eli says earth). I guess I should get over it by next Thursday, since I am flying then. Hmm.

17. I love to read, but once I start, I can't stop. Harry Potter single-handedly led to the deterioration of my household.

Phew. I made it. Now, I tag:
Sarah A: she shares, or has been a part of, etc, many of these. 4, 7, 13, 17, she knows without even thinking about it. And, 17 is her fault.
Missi: I am pretty sure she shares 17.
Amy S: because many blame her for 12. :)

I am not sure who reads this. If you do and wanna play, do.

Wacky Hair Wednesday!!

Each year, Gabe's school does a year-long fundraiser for Relay For Life (last year they raised over $50,000!!), and all of the things they do are fun for the kids. For usually a quarter each, they get to bring a stuffed animal to school, dress as twins, etc. Well, today was wacky hair Wednesday. Here's the result!!

Projects

So, I love doing projects around the house. When we first got married, I had a hard time finding my style. As the years have past, I have found it (I think!!). Here are some pics of what I've (with Dan's help, and some friends as well) been up to:

Middles

And this Friday on the Friday 5....

1. What usually marks the middle of your day? I would say lunch, but it's not true. I guess the horrible hours from 1:30-3 when I am dragging and there isn't much to do.
   
2. From whom (or to whom) was your most recent middle-of-the-night phone call? I cannot honestly remember. I called Dan in the middle of the night in India when I found out about my aneurysm, but that was over a year ago and therefore cannot be the last time. Hmm.
   
3. On what social, political, economic, or moral issue are you in the middle of the road? Gun control. I have misgivings about it but believe it's a basic right. Its a struggle.
   
4. How likely are you to give someone your middle finger? Ha. Not very, if its a stranger, but I jokingly do it more than I should to people I know!! :)
   
5. When were you last caught in the middle of a disagreement that really had nothing to do with you? Geez. No idea. I am currently in the middle of a disagreement that has EVERYTHING to do with me, though!! ;)
   

Ok, now your turn!! :)

It's tiring being 2!!

This is how I found Ava Monday. Really.

Since I won't write about what I REALLY want to...

I want to rant and rave about politics and the election, but am sick of other people doing it. SO, I thought this would be fun!!
And, I am interested to see if I get the answers right!!

MY GUY

1. He’s sitting in front of the TV. What’s on the screen?
Sports. CNN. Whatever we have TiVo'd and not watched.

2. You’re out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
Ranch, if he doesn't care about calories. Something watery if he does. :)

3. What’s one food he doesn’t like?
Brownies. (Though that's changing.) Anything too "earthy".

4. You go out to the bar. What does he order?
Bud Light

5. Where did he go to high school?
Cincinnati Christian

6. What size shoe does he wear?
14, but most stores don't carry it so he wedges his feet into a 13.

7. If he were to collect anything, what would it be?
Electronics. And he does.

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Turkey, with a bunch of stuff piled high.

9. What would he eat every day if he could?
Skyline. And, he may.

10. What is his favorite cereal?
Honey Nut cheerios

11. What would he never wear?
Hmm. Not sure. He doesn't like anything "too trendy".

12. What is his favorite sports team?
Bengals or Reds, Xavier Musketeers for college.

13. Who will he vote for?
OBAMA!! Thank GOD.

14. Who is his best friend?
Adam.

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn’t do?
Too many things to count, I am sure. :)

16. How many states has he lived in?
One, permanently. He lived in KY for a summer or two, but not sure that counts.

17. What is his heritage?
Amish.

18. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind of cake?
Oreo Ice Cream Dessert, though its not baked.

So, did I get it right?? I would love to hear other peoples lists!! :)

Halloween and Fall Fun

The kids had a BLAST yesterday doing Halloween things! Gabe wore his costume to school and we went for the annual Halloween parade (which is apparently a HUGE deal!!). We went to Chipotle with the Savage's and Anderson's (if you wear foil on your person at all you get a free burrito/bol/etc), then headed to the Anderson's neighborhood to trick-or-treat. The kids had so much fun and it was a beautiful night to be out.

After the candy fest, the Savage's came back here for a bonfire and adult beverages. :) They all spent the night and we got up this morning and made a delicious breakfast/brunch. The Daddies took the kids to Mt. Airy Forest, and took a 2 mile hike. The kids had great time with such great friends!!