I was trying to think of something meaningful for the last photo of 2012. It could have been something about the year we've had, or how we're looking forward to 2013. Instead, I chose something that I love.....Thug the pug and some of his friends.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
December 30, 2012
Every year, as part of our Christmas decorations, Donald strings icicle lights around the deck. Tonight, I was sitting on the couch talking to my sister on the phone. I glanced out the windows and noticed a perfect hand print in the size of a small child perfectly framed by the lights. I couldn't help but smile.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
December 28, 2012
It's too bad squirrels are such a nuisance. When they pose like this, they're kind of cute.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
December 27, 2012
I don't know if I ever told you about Patrick's goodie bag at Christmas. Last year, when he was brand new, we all wanted to buy him everything in the world. I came up with the idea of a goodie bag, where I could give him things like books and little toys. My mother made the bag, my sister wrote his name, and my mother embroidered over her writing. This year, the bag contained books, a portable potty, a dinner plate, two pairs of pajamas, a UNCC hoodie, and Norm the Niner toy. He's one lucky boy to have three sets of grandparents.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas! I hope you all got everything you wished for, and maybe even some things you didn't wish for.
Monday, December 24, 2012
December 23, 2012
I stayed up late Saturday night watching a movie. Of course, the next morning Thug decided to wake up at 5:30, and get me up with him. One of the best parts of getting up so early is seeing a sunrise like this. I wish the iPhone had captured the true beauty.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
December 21, 2012
I am convinced that I have the best friends in the world. This little turtle came in the mail from my friend Shelly. I can't begin to tell you how much I smiled when I unwrapped him.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
December 20, 2012
It's moments like this that make my job worthwhile. The custodian just came in my office with this card, a pack of popcorn and a can of Pepsi. I am touched, honored and maybe even a little misty.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
December 19, 2012
Cleaned out the fridge today and found this deep in the veggie drawer. I think it was a cucumber.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
December 18, 2012
The tree made it indoors, and Donald and Liz got the lights on it. We ran out of time to put the ornaments on. but, it is so nice with the lights in the evenings.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
December 16, 2012
What a gray day it was today. Patrick and I were sitting on the swing and noticed the outline of the trees against the cloudy sky. I kind of liked it and wanted to share.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
December 15, 2012
We are having the Bryan family gathering today. Patrick is showing off his new Christmas outfit.
Friday, December 14, 2012
December 14, 2012
I was a lucky Beebee today. I got babysit this little guy all day. We had fun and played all day.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
December 13, 2013
Every once in a while, I come across a recipe that is so easy I have to try it. Like this one; pretzels and Hershey's hugs. They are quite good!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
December 12, 2012
First of all. I apologize for not posting a picture yesterday. It just seems like this is an unusually busy time of year. Now to today's photo! My friend Kim surprised me with this little owl last week. I think he's cute!
Monday, December 10, 2012
December 10, 2012
I'm not sure if any of you have ever been to a Sheetz, but it's pretty awesome. But, everyone makes mistakes sometimes. True to form, they made their mistake right. This coupon came in the mail today.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
December 9, 2012
The decorating continues! We haven't had candles in all the windows for the last few years. However, now that Patrick is old enough to realize what's going on, we wanted to fully decorate the house. I think it's kind of nice.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
December 8, 2012
Christmas is coming! We picked up our tree last night and are going to let it rest here on the deck for a while. I think the girls are coming in next weekend and we'll decorate.
Friday, December 7, 2012
December 7, 2012
Once upon a time, Donald lived in Wisconsin when he was working for Eaton. Dottie and Liz were little girls then. While they were there, they were introduced to cheese curds. I found these at our local general store tonight. Guess what? They taste like cheese.
December 6, 2012
Noticed this on the way home yesterday it seems wine shops are popping up all over the place.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
December 4, 2012
I went for my allergy shots today and was greeted by a flock of these guys in the parking lot. Do you think I was disturbing them?
Monday, December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012
Yesterday was a good picture taking day. I wanted to share another one that I liked. This was taken on the Crystal Pier at Wrightsville Beach. It has been battered by storms so much that it is starting to buckle, which you can see. All the birds seem to know they can hang out at the end without anyone bothering them.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
December 2, 2012
Our next door neighbors in Wilmington have been keeping the bird bath full of water. I was delighted to see blue birds taking a bath today!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
December 1, 2012
We made the annual trip to Enchanted Airlie tonight. After two years of trying to get good pictures, I gave up and just took photos with my phone. I guess that is the secret because I really like how this one turned out!
Friday, November 30, 2012
November 30, 2012
Even though I don't like it getting dark early, I love being able to see the sunset on the way home.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012
Not too long ago, one of my principals sent out an email from the Carolina Panthers. They were having a contest/grant opportunity for whomever could paint the best rock. Here's the submission from my school! I think it's pretty great.
Monday, November 26, 2012
November 26, 2012
Tonight for Meatless Monday, I tried something new. This is a recipe I found on Pinterest for Easy Pad Thai, so that was what I attempted. It turned out pretty good, so good, in fact, that we have no leftovers.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
November 25, 2012
Donald and I are grillers. We typically grill 3 or 4 times a week, all year long. However, we just haven't done much grilling, for one reason or another. Last night, Donald went out to fire it up, and had a hard time getting it started. He figured the tank was out of gas, and swapped it out. As soon as he connected it and went to light, it erupted in fire underneath. His quick thinking saved a disaster. He just cut the gas off, and the fire went out. After investigating, this is what we saw underneath the grill. I'm guessing it was either a possum or a raccoon that has been having some fun under there.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
November 23, 2012
I am a day late posting the obligatory group photo from a family gathering. But, better late than never, right? We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and all the food was delicious. We missed the family members that couldn't be there with us.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving! I have many, many things to be thankful for this year, one of which is that Thug is recovering from being so sick a couple of months ago. I didn't think he would make it to his 12th birthday, but here he is! Happy Birthday to my best little buddy!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
November 21, 2012
I went by UNCC today. This view is leaving the new student union going toward the parking deck. Quite nice, I think.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012
Sometime over the weekend, someone vandalized about 80 grave sites at a cemetery in Concord. They kicked over some, and used a machete to shred veteran's flags on the graves. As soon as I found out, I went to make sure my grandparents' and great-grandparents' graves were OK. Luckily, their graves were unharmed.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Sunday, November 18, 2012
November 18, 2012
The day got away from me today, and I didn't get around to taking any pictures. So, you get another picture of Patrick from the parade. This morning, we all went to breakfast at the local diner. Life in a small town means there are lots of regulars that go every day, and they are mostly senior citizens. Patrick made friends with all of them. One old man even patted him on the head and gave him a dollar! I guess you can say that was his first random act of kindness.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
November 17, 2012
We all went to the Concord Christmas Parade today. Patrick seemed to enjoy himself, and he lasted through the entire parade! He has just recently learned where his nose is, so he wants to show us all the time.
Friday, November 16, 2012
November 16, 2012
I wish the picture had turned out the way it was in real life. There was a rainbow just by the sun.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
November 14, 2012
I did not take today's picture. Over the past month I have been working with the media specialist planning lessons for an autistic class. We decided to do a mini unit on fire safety with these kids, and since we only see them once a week, we repeat a lot of the lessons. We have shown them pictures of fire safety items around the school, such as fire alarms and extinguishers. Today, each student got a camera and went on a scavenger hunt around the school, looking for those things and taking pictures when they found it. As it turns out, two little girls in the class LOVED taking pictures. They not only found everything they were supposed to find, they wanted to take pictures of the people, too. So, here I am with the media specialist. What a fun day!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
November 13, 2012
It has been a long day, and I was too tired and lazy to get up and take a picture. So, you're getting the opening page of my favorite book on the iPad. I have been baking bread lately, and the recipe comes from this book. You basically mix up the dough and keep it in the refrigerator. Each day that you want bread, you pull a chunk off and let it rest, then bake it. The bread is quite good, and I feel good knowing it's homemade with no preservatives.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
November 11, 2012
When I first moved in to our house, I told Donald I wanted to put some chairs in the woods by the creek. That is what prompted him to start wood working and make chairs. I've lived in this house for 8 1/2 years now, and we finally put the chairs in the woods. I spent a while out there this afternoon, and loved every minute of it.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
November 10, 2012
We hosted a going away party for my friend Lesley today. She loves oysters, so we had an oyster roast for her. It turned out to be a lot of fun!
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