I think that I can fit into a U of M game now. I heard “Hail To The Victors” so many times that I have the tune and the arm movements down to a tee. Not to mention all the other yells they do with the band at the games. My only complaint is that Michigan fans DON’T SIT DOWN. So we were standing there for four hours during the whole game.
This really was a “dream come true” for G2. Just looking at him you would never know that he was born in Texas and has never lived anywhere but Texas (where did we go wrong?....LOL….just kidding).
This is how close we were to the band (Sheri…I bet your experiencing a little déjà vu). We actually were in the wrong seats and we were a little further from them (thank goodness).
We did have to do the tourist thing while we were there. Visits to the Alamo and ride on the river walk were a must.
The weather was just perfect for this trip (mid 70’s and sunny). The city of San Antonio did an outstanding job hosting the Bowl Game. Everything was in walking distance, and they even blocked off traffic before and after the game so that you could get to your hotel quickly.
It is time for Stuff Portrait Friday. Kristine over at Random and Odd, has challenged us to take a picture of the following:
I hate clutter and this is where it all ends up. We haven't remodeled the Kitchen yet, but when we do, this will be my home office with lots and lots of storagage. The problem is that I work out of my car and really can't leave everything in there (files/supplies/etc) so I bring it in and it seems to multiply. Oh don't you just love my desk extension? I finally found a good use for an ironing board (LOL).
2. Your Favorite Picture In 2005:
This one was easy, and I didn't even take this picture. This is Big G, and G2 took the picture when they were on their high adventure trip in Colorado this past summer. I don't go on these trips because I have told Big G that digging a hole to do my business and covering it up, is NOT my idea of a vacation, so I stay home and go shopping....hehehe.
3. Something you'll be glad to leave behind in '05
Oh yes, that would be this courtyard and the house painted poo-poo brown. I took this picture when we replaced the front door so you get the idea of my complaint. In 2005, since we ended up replacing the a/c (inside and out) it took a huge chunck out of our remodeling fund so this couldn't get done. So for 2006, bye bye poo-poo brown house color and icky courtyard, I will be glad to say b-bye to it in the new year.
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Sheri 1…. I resolve to give 100% of myself to whatever I'm doing. I want to be a better wife, mother, sister, friend, employee. 2....I will organize my cabinets and pantry by the end of January (if I don't give myself a deadline, it won't get done) 3....I will be more digital - that doesn't make sense to many unless you know my husband and saw all of the "toys" (mind out of the gutter, not those kind of toys...although....) that I'm blessed to have and are basically sitting and collecting dust! 4....I will download the pics from my new digital camera more frequently than, um, let's not go there. 5....I will organize said downloaded pictures! 6....I will make more time for myself and feel less guilty about doing so. (Yeah, add this to the list of resolutions most likely to be broken). 7....I will hold hands and cuddle with my husband when we are together (all you people who don't like public displays of affection-sorry) 8....I will slow down and smell the roses! 9....I will take a fabo vacation at some point during the year (without my kids) and not feel guilty about it. 10..I will put money into my savings each payday (and try not to take it out before the next payday) 11...I will get the wheels turning on a new project that I have churning in my brain. Nope, can't tell you what it is yet! 12...I will attempt to make better food choices on a regular basis 13...Saved the best for last.....I will join the new gym being built by my house as soon as it opens. I will then go to said gym at least 3 times per week! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!) |
We are just about ready to leave. I had told G2 that we would depart around 9:30 am, but he seemed upset and wanted to leave earlier. I told him that only takes about 2.5 hours to drive to San Antonio and we couldn’t even check into the Hotel until 3:00 pm and the game starts at 7:00 pm. Geez, the anticipation is killing him.
First I have to explain that my Texas born N’ bread son is a HUGE Michigan fan. Since he was in Elementary School he has just thought that they are the cat’s meow. About 90% of his casual wardrobe has U of M on it somewhere; and his room is blue with U of M stuff everywhere. This year, Michigan is playing Nebraska in the Alamodome in San Antonio on the 28th. We have gotten subtle hints, and some not so subtle hints from G2 since this was announced.
I’m finally playing this week! Kristine over at Random and Odd, has instructed us to take a picture of the following:
Something new you added to your decorations this year:
Ok, I’ll admit this was an impulse buy, but I couldn’t resist when I walked next to them. We have a court yard at our entry and I have always told Big G I would like a lamp post for it. I guess this is as close as I’m going to get…LOL.
You’re Christmas cards:
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1. What color are your eyes? Blue/green/gray 2. Is there one gift you’ve purchased (or made) for someone this year that you really love, and are excited to give? I found these really cool picture holders at Pier 1 that I'm giving to everyone at the office. They are perfect for them to put on their desks and it's easy to change the pictures. 3. Are you already planning a New Year’s resolution? Of course. And, I think I'm planning on exactly how and when I will break them! Just kidding. 4. If you make a resolution, what are the odds you’ll keep it? Actually, the odds are about 90% in favor of keeping them. I'm a very hard headed, determined, young lady! 5. What is your favorite color? Oh, another hard one. I would have to say all shades of blue. 6. Do you have a favorite animal? What is it? (that’s part of the question.) I would have to say that my favorite animal is a dog. I like cats, they just don't like me. 7. How often do you visit my blog? I try to check all of the blogs on my blog roll everyday. 8. How come you never call? Um, gulp! 9. You really don’t love me, do you? Of course I love you! 10. Could you telll I was just kiddin’? You joker you. 11. When is your birthday? 06/68 12. Is Santa bringing you fancy pressies, or coal? Maybe a bit of both? I think I'm going to hit the jackpot! My hubby buys the best presents! You should see what he bought himself as his gift from me! I was VERY generous! 13. D’jya know there’s only 2 days left til Christmas? Jeez, don't remind me. I'm not done shopping yet! |
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2. Is there one gift you’ve purchased (or made) for someone this year that you really love, and are excited to give? It is always difficult to get my brother-in-law something that HE would appreciate. Both of his son's are Eagle Scouts, so Big-G and I went out to the District office where they have an Eagle Scout wall dating back to 1916. We made rubbings of his boys' names and took a picture of the wall. I'm not finished yet I still need to cut the mat and then put the frame together, but I'm really excited about this gift. 3. Are you already planning a New Year’s resolution? Why even bother....LOL :) 4. If you make a resolution, what are the odds you’ll keep it? If the resolution is to eat more chocolate or drink more coffee, then you can count on me! 5. What is your favorite color? Easy! Burgandy and a deep sage. 6. Do you have a favorite animal? What is it? (that’s part of the question.) Cats, I have always had cats. 7. How often do you visit my blog? When I'm not working, every day or every other day; when I'm working 2 times a week. 8. How come you never call? Because I hate talking on the phone. 9. You really don’t love me, do you? Of course I do! 10. Could you telll I was just kiddin’? I sure was hoping so! 11. When is your birthday? October 29th 12. Is Santa bringing you fancy pressies, or coal? Probably a bit of both. 13. D’jya know there’s only 2 days left til Christmas? Grrrrrrrrrrrrr....I KNOW! Links to other Thursday Thirteens! |
I discovered this little tid-bit of information quite by accident. It was 1995 and G2 was six. He finally decided that he wanted to go see Santa, but he didn’t not share this with me until the night before Christmas Eve.
It’s Way Back Wednesday and Mama Duck says “Anything Christmasy” so in honor of The Kept Woman, I’m sharing my Texas State Capital ornaments.
This year, when Big-G was asking what I wanted for Christmas, I told him the rest of the collection that I was missing (1996 to 1999), so he said “order them”. When they arrived I told him I was not going to wrap them and I was adding them to the tree this year.
I didn’t put out all of my houses this year, I just don’t have the room or the energy so this will just have to do this year, a village on the bar, and one on the mantle. I love the one on the mantle because for years the fireplace was brick from floor to ceiling with a 4" by 3 ft (also brick) mantle. Big-G built a wood panel surround for me and it is just beautiful.
This last one is on the entry table and totally me, Starbucks! Putting out all the decorations this year not only did I think of family and friends we've known for years, but I also found myself thinking of our new blogger friends and this one reminded me of Meritt.
I had posted earlier in the week that I woke up Monday morning to the left side of my face hurting, and thought that I had the mother of all zits forming under my brow. At the time of course I had to pick at it, try to squeeze it and all it did is send bolts of pain throughout my head.
Finally realizing that it was NOT a zit and that in fact it was lymph nodes (by now I have swelling where the arrows are on the self portrait). I conceded and went to the doctor (did I mention that I hate going to the doctor). He said that my throat was irritated and I had an infection and did not know why my throat wasn’t hurting (hello…I am woman…we have high tolerance to pain). So I’m taking Zithromax so we shall see.
Now that it is Friday I think that they are getting better, the big deformity under my brow is still hurting. Who knows what I did trying to squeeze the stuffing out of it….sigh. Now of course I’m wondering why we as women neglect ourselves and let things go a bit too far.
Yours truly,
THE ELEPHANT woMAN
btw: I never said I could draw!
Update: the swelling under the brow is a result of the swelling of the lymph node (I don't know, along the lymphatic tract ????)...internal medicine isn't my bag...however, it is starting to get better now.
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