Life Has Been Crazy

Wow what a crazy week was last week! It was the end of the month for work (the busiest time of the month for me) and with Thanksgiving in there it was just that much crazier. Sorry not sorry I wasn't around these parts. Though, How was your Thanksgiving?

Now that I am back let me explain what has been going on in my little life. Let's go back a few weeks and I will start from the beginning. One Wednesday morning, I woke up and my throat felt swollen, my mouth was itchy and numb and I only ate whole wheat gold fish differently in my diet. Eventually the throat swelling went away and my numb/itchy mouth stuck around until that Saturday/Sunday. I also broke out in hives. This past week, I finally had time to get to the doctor and she basically screamed at me that I never went to the ER. Now I have to carry around my EpiPen and I get to go see an allergy doctor to really find out what cause all that.  Sounding exciting right? I guess that will teach me to stick to my clean eating diet. 

Thanksgiving was amazing day to be lazy. We slept in until 9am! I made pancakes for breakfast. I laid around on the couch watching extreme couponing until I felt like getting ready. We went to my aunts house where she made the entire thanksgiving dinner for us. It was bomb! 

I finally got dressed dressed, I didn't just throw on a jacket and jeans. It felt amazing! 

My aunt made these super adorable turkeys!

Than we decided to hit up the mall. We decided about 5 minutes before dinner was ready and the mall was opening in 30 minutes. So my aunt, sister and myself  inhaled our food and left to go shopping. We were at the mall from 6pm until midnight and we scored some good deals. 

We got iPads for $380, beats by Dre for $100, express was 50% off the entire store so I got a few new tops and brother some clothes, and my favorite Michael Kors was 50% off too so I scored a new purse, wallet and dress + top. 

                      

Friday I went to costco to get the cookbook which has some yummy recipes in there and than my aunt and myself went back to the mall to exchange some things she bought. That night we had Thanksgiving dinner #2 (just ate left overs) and we decided to go to Kohls and get my friend some stuff since he is deployed. 

Saturday I stayed home and scrubbed the house. It took me all day but I feel so much better now that it's done. Than I wrapped my presents I got on Thursday and Friday. Now I am just waiting for the stuff I ordered online than I am finished Christmas shopping. 

             

Sunday was spent getting ready for the week. Pepper made her appearance in our house. This will be interesting this year. Any good ideas for Elf on the Shelf?

10 Things I Am Thanksful For...

My blonde twin Katelynn voluntold me to list 10 things I am thankful for to get in the spirit of the holidays. 

I am following in Kate's footsteps as I am not listing too many of the normal things I am thankful for each day such as family, friends, health, and you get the point. But don't get it twisted, I am very thankful for all those things as well!  

Here is the rules of this: Tag 10 of your bloggy buddies & list what you are thankful for this season. Don't forget to give a huge thanks to the one who tagged you.

Without making you wait to much longer.. 

Here are 10 things I am thankful 

1. My bed - you see I had a size twin until I was a senior in high school. Than I moved up to a queen size. Well this last March we went looking for a bed to buy my sister who was moving out to CA and some how managed to buy a new bed and bed frame of solid oak. I've never slept better in my life even when I have 2 cats and 2 dogs in bed with me. Lesson learned: Don't take the hubby with me unless willing to buy a whole new bed! 

2. Calendars: My life wouldn't survive without calendars. I have so many though that I need to combine them because I plan things and forget where I write it down than things get over lapped. I sound like a hot mess. So for 2015, I am using the Simplified Planner to help this cause. 

 3. Coffee: I must have my coffee in the morning because people frown upon doing drugs when working with children 

4. Living in San Diego:I wouldn't trade it for the world. I don't know how you people live in cold weather. 

 

5. My sister - She also happens be my best friend and everything else for me. I would be lost without her. No we are NOT twins, there's actually 5 years between us

6. Dr. Pepper: Life just wouldn't be complete without those 23 flavors.. Even though a goal for me now that I am 25 is to go 6 months without soda.. shoot me, why do I sign myself up for these things?

7. Dyson 41 Vacuum: I asked for it from Santa 2 years ago and it was the best decision ever. If you don't have it, you should get it! 

8. Caller ID: I love to screen my phone calls and yes I am that person that doesn't answer if I really don't want to talk to you. Text me if it's that important. #sorrynotsorry  

9. Working out - I love my new gym and trainer. Plus awesome gym clothes don't hurt either. It pushes me so much - now I just need to get my diet on point and everything will come together. One day..one day

10. Pet Rescue : Yes that game on my phone. It seriously is such a waste of time but I love it. It's really entertaining when I have nothing else to do and or trying to go to sleep, try it sometime! I am on level 267

Just because I like to be different, thank you to all my readers. Without you, I guess my blog would be kinda lame and have no interaction. So a BIG thank you! 

The next 10 ladies:Can't wait to read your post

Kailyn Marie

Classy, Sassy & A Bit Smartassy

Till Then, Smile Often

Make up & Modified

Kelly's Kinda Crazy 

Livin' On Sweet Tea

Eat, Drink & Be Mary

True Life of KMK

All That's Glittered

Christina Who?

Happy Thanksgiving!

It only seemed right for me to type up a Thankful post for today. 

Like so many people on Facebook I thought I would do 28 things I am thankful for as this year Thanksgiving in Today on November 28. 

I am thankful for

1. the roof over my head & the ability to buy my house 

2. my amazing supportive husband through all my wild ideas 

3. my new ride Rafiki who I love dearly 

4. all my friends who are amazing & there for me when I need them the most 

5. my dysfunctional family who I love more than anything

6. All my animals (6 dogs, 5 cats, bird, fish) I have no favorites! 

7. the ability to have a flexible job 

8. school - as much as I hate it currently I am glad to say I am educated 

9. US Navy - allows me to live the life I live & provide my husband with a job

10. my baby sister who i can't wait to see in less than a month

11. my iphone. no need to say more

12. my amazing trip that I went on in October & can't wait to go back

13. my health 

14. the ability to workout or not 

15. My freedom to do what I want & post what I want 

16. my friendship with my Mom, as I get older the more she becomes my best friend 

17. my bed 

18. country music to always make me feel better

19. my past that has made me who I am today 

20.  The desert where I can build many more memories with my family & friends

21. The Holidays where it's not about presents but about being around family 

22. my daddy - I will forever be his little girl no matter how old I get

23. a cold beer

24. Pinterest for allowing me to waste alot of my day day dreaming

25. the ability to shop & not stress to much over if we can afford it or not 

26. airplanes to go see family & friends

27. A day to remember why I am thankful & what I am thankful for

28. All of you 

29. The love from above who keeps blessing my life.

Today I am thankful for everything in my life both bad & good & everything in between. 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Gobble Gobble Gobble....

Hope everyone has a GREAT day & remember's today is all about being Thankful for what we are blessed with each day!! 

Everyone posted a thankful post everyday up to today, but I thought I would be different & do my thankful post all in one post!! 

I am thankful for... 

Day 1 - my life. I am extremely blessed beyond belief. 

  Day 2- my husband. He truly is a blessing and an amazing man. 

 Day 3 - Eli. As much as he can be a pain in my rear end. I couldn't imagine life without him. 

Day 4- my friends. They are simply the best friends in the world. Always there for me no matter what & can always make me smile. 

Day 5 - my little sister. I love her to death more than she will ever know. 

Day 6- my parents. They are the BEST parents in the world. They have truly givin me so much.

Day 7- my brother. I love him to death. We may fight but we are best friends. 

Day 8 - shopping. I love shopping probably a bit too much, but what girl doesn't love it?

Day 9- starbucks. Nothing beats a nice warm cup of coffee bright & early in the morning to start your day. 

Day 10 -  all my animals. I love ALL my fur babies to death. I promise one day I will introduce bloggy world to all of them. 

Day 11- airplanes. The ability to see my family in Minnesota & friends in NC. I am not sure what 

I would do if I wasn't able to do that.

Day 12 - cell phones. How awesome is it to be able to call anyone at almost anytime you want?

Day 13 - the most beautiful wedding any girl could want. It truly was a dream come true!!! 

Day 14 - my aunt & uncles - I would be truly lost without them!!!

Day 15 - the roof above my head each & every night!!! I love this house & wouldn't want it to be anything else. 

Day 16 - all my girls night outs. I seriously LOVE them. They are much needed and always a good time

Day 17 - the navy. As much as I hate it sometimes, I couldn't be more thankful that Alex has a job & hopefully he does what he loves. 

Day 18 - School - I hate it yes, but what student doesn't hate it than at the end is amazed they finished. 

Day 19 - God. He truly is amazing. He has his own plans for each of us and never fails us. 

Day 20 - a good drink in my hand!! I love a good drink (including beer) with my favorite people in the world.

Day 21 - Country music, it sure makes the world go around! It has always been there to left my spirits and make me feel better. 

Day 22 - days like today. Family days. Days to sit back & remember what we are thankful for. 

Day 22 (2) - all my bloggy friends!!! that I have a place I can just write about whatever I feel like & all the sweet encouraging comments. I couldn't be more thankful for that!! 

Hope you all have amazing food & amazing family time!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!