It's kind of like the first day of school...

So Sunday night my boss called, and apparently Monday the state said no way jose, we're closing due to bad weather. That left me with my first day being today, Tuesday.

Last night, just like it was my first day of school, I packed my work bag, made a lunch, and most importantly set out my clothes for work.

I wore: Gray slacks, a black v-neck, and ballet flats. All was well except for the flats. They were great in Albany where there was no snow, but when I got to the park and ride and stepped out of my car, then realizing snow almost went up to my knee. The flats were not acceptable. I did soon dry out b/c of the heat on the bus, just to soak it up again walking from the bus stop to the building.

I bought rain boots with pink polka dots to wear until the weather clears up. I'm a little late on this.

I was really overwhelmed today, lots of new things to learn, didn't feel like I was there for a full day, I got bits and pieces of what I'll be doing, tomorrow, I'll be doing the work and have someone tell me how to do it so I'll get a little more hands on experience. Should be pretty quiet tomorrow, I may even get to go home early! Woot!!

I love my cube, I need to decorate it. I got really giddy today when I thought how great one of my wedding pictures will look framed next to my monitor=) Assuming I don't screw something up =). So far, I love it.

Tonight we're supposed to go pick Amy and Josiah up from the airport, hopefully their flight doesn't get delayed anymore, they've had a heck of a time trying to get here.

Christmas is soon! Meow!

Crazy weather = no work!?!?

I was supposed to start my new job tomorrow, Monday. The boss just called and I guess they're closing all the offices downtown, so I'm planning to start Tuesday instead!! I guess the weather in Salem is terrible, freezing rain. In Albany-rain. Only rain, not even snow or ice, nothing!!!

Chris said I should take a picture. I say I'm too lazy.

The only bummer is that it's another day unpaid, but the good news is, it's like a mini vacation, I've never had a break when changing jobs, so I'm liking this!

Silly Lilly!

Sometimes, I look at Lilly and I am overwhelmed with how much I love this stinkin' dog! She is always willing to cuddle, and she thinks naps are the best. She's pretty lazy. See exhibit 1.1


Exhibit 1.1-Lilly and Chris snugglin' on the couch!

But other times she just wants to play (not often.) She really enjoys a good tennis ball, Chris brought some home for her and she went hog wild!

(don't mind the stains, they were there before me =).)

A movie is to come soon, I just can't get it to upload yet!

Happy Birthday Gran!

Today would have been Granny's birthday! I felt her around today, I thought about her a lot. We did out first Christmas go-round at Christopher's Mothers' house, we made things and it was cute, I couldn't help but think Granny was laughing at me as I was secretly growling at my artwork.

I miss her a lot, but as today is her birthday, I can't help but to think what a wonderful life she had! So cheers to Gran, I know she's happy.

Michelle/Jack Ugly Sweater Party 2008

For Jack and Michelle's bday we did a little ugly sweater party! I made Chris, Lilly's and mine. They rocked



This is practically the last time Chris wore his =( Party pooper.


We went to dinner at Red Robin, I'll never go back. The discussion at the table was so inappropriate, 2 tables by us got up and moved. Then the manager started to take our plates away as to try and rush us out. Wow.

He never smiles with me...


But he does with Jack....


Not much different than the year before...




Well sometimes if Lily is there


Sisters!


Wii'in it up!


I think Kimberly wins...




I was going for serious!


Who knows=)

A little of this and that.

Chris and I set up Christmas, rearranged the house, had a photo shoot with Lilly and some games with Travis and Kristi. It's been a while since I've blogged.

Mom bought me these snowmen, I love snowmen!


Stockings, with a pipe in the middle! We're so cool


Our special little tree..


Travis and Kristi brought us Woodstock's pizza for dinner and we were going to go to the zoo lights for our Christmas gift! We have to wait though, b/c weather has been bad! We got Kristi a real pretty ring and Travis a Warren Buffet book!









=)

I got it!

After months of trying, the state decided they wanted me! Ha! I just got a call a little bit ago with a job offer as an accounting assistant! I can't even believe it! I start no later than the 22nd, and there is a possibility the owner here may not keep me that long.

I got in on wed. to see the office and get info and take my official acceptance letter. Yikes! Only if I pass the background check...dun dun dun!

I feel so blessed and so lucky! What an amazing gift! I'll be changing to a monthly salary, that will be interesting, making it all stretch ha!

What a year this had been:

Jack and Patty got married
I went from the bank>to abiqua>to the state eep!
Michelle is Prego!
Chris proposed!

God is good. So many blessings this year!!!

Thanks for all the support everyone!

A change...would do you good...

A change,
[A Change Would Do You Good]
would do you good,
[A Change Would Do You Good]
I think a change,
[A Change Would Do You Good]
would do you good.
[A Change Would Do You Good]

If I gave Chris two options like cleaning the whole house, and changing the oil in my car, I think he'd take the house cleaning. Normally when I ask him to change my oil there is quite the argument involved. I think it's his manly duty to save me money and change my oil and not let the jerks at jiffy lube take advantage of my girlyness. He believes this is not a manly duty.

So, I win, Buddy and I went and got the stuff, and changed my oil! It took all of 10 minutes. Woot!


Here is my happy that I don't have to complain anymore

Ladies and Gents, meet the inside of my car


You expect me to go down there?



The bottom of my car.


My car Peeing

Now I'm not a car expert. Clearly. But I my car was only a little past due for an oil change, so not bad at all...but I know my oil is NOT supposed to look like this. Yuck


All in all I'm very happy my car is healthy again.

She's gone country folks.

She's gone country, look at them boots
She's gone country, back to her roots
She's gone country, a new kind of suit
She's gone country, here she comes

You know how in frats and sororities they have initiations? Well, I think I had that with the Ropp farm today. Ugh. I've been asking Buddy to change my oil for a few weeks, and today was they day. I put on some sweats so I wouldn't get my jeans dirty, Buddy said I'd be too cold, so I put on a pair of his carhartt's. Apparently they're slightly to big and even Chris would be embarrassed if I wore them to town. So Chris decided I needed my own pair of Carhartt's.....

We went to Coastal, and I tried some on. I told Chris I wasn't paying $45 for a pair of ugly pants....so he did. Ugh.



I feel like I've been initiated into being a farmer or something. My next plan is I really really want a pair of pink cowgirl boots. Desperately want a pair.

I feel like I caved in. Hm. If you would have told me 4 years ago that I'd be buying Carhartt's today, I'd laugh in your face. Guess the jokes on me.

I will get a pair of wranglers when I'm skinny, b/c really, only skinny girls look good in them. For now, I'll sport my Carhartt's!

The key to his heart.

Every year when mom puts up the stockings I remember when I first met Christopher:

(I'm not as bad of a person as this makes me seem)

He had come up to see me, and I was on the phone with my boyfriend at the time-breaking up with (we dated 2 weeks, not as bad as it seems!), Chris was snooping around my house looking in all the stockings.

After he left, he called and said he put something in my stocking and I should go look.

What I pulled out was a key, and I asked him what it was. He very gently replied,

"It's the key to my heart." I snorted with laughter-most terrible line EVER.

He then said the real reason why he left it was so that I would have to see him again so I could return his key-now that is sneaky.

So for the past two years when mom puts up the stockings I can't help but giggle. Not to mention, I never returned the key, still on my key ring!

As Chris calls it this was his "A game" he had to bring so I would date him. He's seemed to lost it, if anyone finds it please return it. TIA.

This could be on Jerry Springer...

So let me take you back to December 25, 2007. Christopher and I were on our way to Zach's house, where I believe he flat out told me "your sister is a hottie." Now, it's a good thing Michelle is married, and not into nerdy gamers, or else I might have something to worry about.

Clearly this was to funny to let go, so I made sure I called the whole family to let them know that Michelle was a hottie!

So fast forward a year to now, and trust me, at every oppertunity Christopher was teased about thinking a Michelle is a hottie, we draw names to see what kid will buy who a gift.

What do you know-Chris picked Michelle's name. What a lucky dog.

Here is the conversation we had recently:

Me: I'm really excited how we decided to do Christmas this year.
Chris: Me too, are we going to do it the same way every year?
Me: Probably, unless it doesn't work out or something.
Chris: Really?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??! (excited)
Me: Uh-yeah, why?
Chris: I get to buy your sister Christmas gifts every year-amazing.
Me: No you idoit, we'll draw different names, get over it she's preggo.
Chris: ohhh baby mama.

Now, I for a while figured maybe Chris was teasing about Michelle being a hottie-but I now fully believe it. Michelle and I may have to brawl for Christopher's love. Look for us on the next episode of Jerry Springer.