Thanksgiving 2009

We were spoiled this year for Thanksgiving... we got three yummy dinners! We celebrated with Matt and Cathy and family on Wednesday night. Dinner was DELICIOUS, and we had a fun playing "Guesstures", and "Imagine-iff". Thursday night we celebrated with Dan's parents and siblings...again DELICIOUS! After dinner we went and saw "Blindside" and played pool/ping pong. Saturday we celebrated with Dan's extended family...a third DELICIOUS dinner. After-wards, we lounged around at his Aunt Mar's house watching the football game and playing cards, and laughing at hilarious family stories. Our week was great, but I will be working my butt off in the gym this week to get rid of all the pie, stuffing, and mashed potatoes I ate! Here are some pics of dinner with the Brickey's:

David and his girlfriend Kim

DJ and Amy holding Tayler

Dan playing Guesstures
Cathy playing Guesstures

Tayler

Dan and Holly playing

I have so much to be thankful for this year. At times, I get caught up in all my wants and desires that I forget just how much I do have and how blessed Dan and I are. Here are a list of the things I am most thankful for at this time (not necessarily in order of importance):
1. My husband, who is the only man who can put up with me :)
2. My job. We have a steady income, free rent, and a flexible schedule so that Dan and I can both go to school.
3. Family, all of them! At times I get frustrated with family affairs, but when it comes down to it, family is who has helped me become the person I am today. They are there for me to lean on, to laugh with, and support me in what I do.
4. Friends. I have the best friends in the world! Many of them are considered family.
5. My health
6. My religion
7. The opportunity i have to go to school.

And many, many more things! These are just a few quick ones that came to mind. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, and were able to think about all the things you are thankful for!

Cruel and Unusual Pet Owners

I saw this little outfit at Target for two bucks and couldn't resist....too bad for Yuki. Her reaction went a little like this:

1. Shock and disappointment

2. Anger and annoyance

3. and finally she gives in!

Aren't you glad you're not my pet?! :)

New Moon

When I heard about New Moon, I just knew I had to go see the midnight movie showing. I asked my sister Kelee to go with me because she is an even bigger Twilight fan than I am, and we always have a good time together. I was not sure how early we would need to show up; I am not too keen on the idea of camping out at the theatre all day, but I figured if I was going to see it I want dang good seats, and waiting in line forever would just be part of the experience...at least we got to wait inside!

Kelee and I got there at 7:30. The earliest fanatics showed up at noon.. that's right, noon! We played cards and got to know our neighbors in line. Talked about school, boys, movies, etc. The waiting paid off because we got seats right in the middle of the theatre. Now as for the movie itself, overall I was impressed. It was a huge improvement from Twilight, but Bella still blows. Seriously, she is the worst actress I have even seen. Plus she looked 12 years old in this movie. I gotta say, I was a die hard Edward fan, but Jake has one over a little piece of my heart. For those of you who saw it, what did you think?

"Twilight Junkies"