Holiday Recap
So our Holiday season was pretty eventful, which was to be expected. Matter of fact, Andrew and I are just getting back into the swing of things and are slowly recooperating from all the festivities and dinners we had.
We were both very blessed this Christmas, as was our baby. Financially it’s been a tough year for both Andrew and myself as well as our families. Christmas morning was nothing short of extraordinary, and I was more appreciative this year for what we did get and the time we got to spend with each other and our families.
I also feel as though this Christmas was surreal in a way. It was our “last” Christmas to be selfish and for it to just focus on the two of us. This time next year, we’ll have a 10-month old baby to be celebrating the festivities with.
Our New Year’s was pretty uneventful. We ended up hanging out with a couple of our friends at a local church and played some basketball and ate some awesome food. It was weird ringing in the New Year without alcohol, but it’s something I could definately get used to – and in general it really didn’t bother me.
So like I said, with everything winding down, we’re just enjoying the slow-pace that this month has to offer. Next month we’re due to have our baby girl on February 14th, but in all honesty I think I’m going to end up going beforehand. My baby shower is scheduled for January 16th, and the last couple of days I’ve been nesting really hard core. I still don’t have the nursery set up, but I’ve made that my big priority for the week.
Oh, I was also laid off from work effective as of yesterday. Tourism in the Falls has been down all summer, so it came as no surprise since we’ve already had 3 major layoffs. Myself personally, I’ll make do – especially with the fact that I’d be going out on maternity leave shortly anyway. As my mom and Andrew have both been saying….it’s officially my turn to relax and pamper myself. We’ll see how that goes.
That’s all for now! Hope everybody had an awesome Holiday season and a safe and happy new year!
Busy, Busy, Busy!
It’s been a busy and crazy week over here. I think mainly due to the fact that I’m resting up from exams last week, and because I’ve been running around trying to Christmas shop & get my invitations out for my baby shower in January.
All is slowly down soon, and all I have left to really do is buy some last minute stocking-stuffers & tidy up the house & of course – RELAX.
Between Andrew & I, we have about eight different Christmas dinners we attend between the two families. The Christmas kick-off dinner started tonight at his Grandma Sylvia’s, and it was fun to see that entire side of the family (a lot of them we haven’t seen for awhile! – probably since our engagement party in August 2008!) So with that being initiated and started, it definatly feels like the Holiday’s are here!
As of now, I’m fighting a killer sinus headache, so I’m going to cut this post short. Hope you all have a very happy Holiday with your loved ones !
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Submitted by: admin
Made these the other night to satisfy my sweet craving. Pretty easy to make from scratch and not as time consuming as other cookies.
- Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes.
- Cook Time: 8 minutes.
- Ready in 23 Minutes.
- Makes: 2 Dozen
- Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup oatmeal
- Add 1 cup raisins OR chocolate chips
- Directions
- Mix ingredients together. Bake at 375F for 8 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
Friday Five
Figured I would get in the habit of partaking in the Friday Five as well 
- When did you last experience emailer’s remorse?
Earlier this month, I had sent an e-mail to my school’s head of Math & Natural Sciences Department. Back in Fall of 2008, I “failed” a class by Nursing standards by receiving a 72% instead of a 73%. The purpose of the e-mail was to fight the grade, as after that semester the school never renewed the Professor’s contract. I was fine with sending the e-mail and standing up for myself. But I was rejected the grade, and told that I wasn’t competent enough to continue my Nursing education at that particular school. I think I was also remorseful because there was finally a name to my situation and I was no longer “anonymous” in fighting the grade.
2. When did you last experience diner’s remorse?
A couple of months ago, I went to dinner with a few co-workers to a local Steak Restaurant. I really, really, really wanted prime rib – but of course they were conveniently sold out. I settled for an over priced filet mignon cut that did not satisfy my craving, and surely was far too expensive.
3. When did you last experience movie-goer’s remorse?
Bruno. Enough said.
4. When did you last experience caring friend’s remorse?
I accidentally hooked one of my close friends up with a guy I hardly knew anything about. They ended up having a short-term marriage, and eventually split a couple of months ago. Lesson learned: Never set your friends up. I have felt terrible ever since – especially because of how he’s been treating her and all of things they have gone through personally.
5. When did you last experience lover’s remorse?
Certainly sometime before Andrew & I had gotten together, LOL. We all have that at least once…
Christmas Shopping !
With finals finally being finished for me as of yesterday, Andrew decided to go into work late today so we could get some running around started (and hopefully finished) today.
We woke up around 10:00am this morning, and decided to get the in-town errands finished with. We ran to the post office and picked up a couple of packages I had been waiting for, and got salt to hopefully de-ice the driveway from the terrible storm we had Wednesday night.
Afterwards, we decided to head to Niagara Falls to start some of our Christmas shopping. I say start because Andrew has not really made a dent in his yet… but that’s ok, he has been really busy at work (in retail). I have already made a dent in my Christmas shopping and I am pretty much just finishing up at this point.
Anyway, we went to Wal*Mart, and I got my mom a couple of things for her as stocking stuffers. We already gave her her “big” gift this year, which was a new wireless phone for the house because our other one was pooched. We also stopped at Hallmark, and I got my mom this really cute grandma book to give to her from me and the baby. Even though the baby is not due until February, she can still Christmas shop !
After we did our shopping, we decided to get a light lunch and eventually headed back home. I just finished wrapping most of the gifts, and I just have to tag them. I work tomorrow, which is always good, and I might do some light baking tonight. My mom, Aunt and I are supposed to do our annual Christmas Drink & Bake tomorrow (no drinking for me!) so that is something to look forward to as well.
I love the holidays, the scents and foods of the holidays, and spending time with family. I am just SO delighted to be on break from classes until January 19th ! Hope everybody else is enjoying this time of year as well
First.
Hi there! And welcome to my little spot on the internet.
First and foremost, I would love to give a big thanks to my hostess, Shellie. Without her kindness and WordPress expertise, this site would not be possible.
Although it has been awhile since I have had my “own space”, I plan on making the most of this. I just plan on using this as a personal blog – no strings attached. I realize my life may not be the most interesting to follow, but I am always looking for new reads for my daily section, and of course, new friends.
I will be a new mommy in a very short time, and I am always looking for people to network/connect with to help me out and vice versa.
SO! Please hang in there while I get everything organized and figure my way around WordPress. Hopefully I will actually have some content up eventually
