Black Friday

Not wanting to compete with crowds and risk getting myself killed at Walmart I did my shopping online this year. I still got the same great deals and only had to pay a little extra for shipping, not to mention my shopping was done in under a half hour. After my little Internet shopping excursion my friend Audrey and I went to the gym and participated in a cycling class which went well but my backside is definitely feeling really sore today. Next we headed over to Outdoor World to see the fish and get pictures taken with Santa. (If you ever come to San Antonio you must visit this store, it is amazing.) While there we also had lunch at the restaurant there. It was a very good day but also very tiring due to Kade not being able to stay put in one place.

Thanksgiving

Thursday Seth and I got up early to start the Turkey. I stuffed the inside with apples and onions and made a rub containing garlic, rosemary, poultry seasoning and some other spices and rubbed it under the skin. I then made a honey and orange juice mixture that I injected into the bird. I think it turned out very well and would like to think of myself as a gourmet. :) After a little scare with the electricity going out, everything finally came together and we headed over to our friends the Checketts for a feast. We enjoyed dinner with 3 other couples and when we were sufficiently stuffed we positioned ourselves on the couch and watched a little Dallas football. I'm very thankful that we were able to have such a wonderful dinner and while we definitely missed all our family we are glad we could spend it with Friends.

A Twilight kind of night

Saturday night while the boys stayed home and played Rock Band, the 6 of us girls went out on the town. Our first stop was Red Robin where we enjoyed dinner and laughter, after that we headed to the theatre a mere 2 hours before the movie Twilight was to open. We were the first ones there so we decided to head over to The Rack and look at clothes before the movie. When we got back to the theatre we found a line forming so we quickly staked out our places. I liked the movie but I have to say it was more enjoyable because I had read the books and I understood more of what was supposed to happen. Overall the night was a success and plans are in place for another girls night out!

Seth got Lucky

Friday night Seth came home with an X-box 360. Apparently at work they had a drawing and he won! I was really excited because Christmas was starting to look pretty meager as we are paying off bills and trying to build a savings account. Friday night we also went to the Chases and played Rock Band. We had so much fun singing, playing guitar, and rocking the drums that we might just have to buy it ourselves. Other than that nothing else of any significance happened this week.

While moms away the kids will play

I have been sick in bed with a sinus infection possibly the flu because I feel very achy and feverish. I really hate being sick not because I feel terrible but because my kids behave terribly. This time their mess involved a carton of sour cream. They smeared it on the furniture, in the bedding, the carpet, the toys and books, simply put it was everywhere including themselves. So while I was feeling terrible I got to clean the carpet, toys, furniture surfaces, and wash bedding. Someday when my kids read this maybe they will feel a little guilty. Meanwhile look at the smile on Kenzis face. Does she look the least bit guilty?

I have one of those kids

Did you ever stick stuff in your nose or ears when you were a kid? Ever seen those E.R. shows where they bring kids in with stuff stuck in their ears or noses? Kade took it upon himself to stick some of his Halloween candy up his nose and was very excited about it. Im glad he showed us right away and it didn't get shoved up there any further because it would have been so embarrassing going to the doctors office.

Veterans Day 5K

Saturday Seth and I completed our first 5K. I clocked in at about 45 minutes which is a terrible time but I don't feel too bad about it considering I was pushing a stroller up hills with about 70 pounds of kids in it and I have a sinus infection. My goal is to knock at least 15 minutes off that time for my next competitive 5K. My goal at jogging 3 miles 5 times a week has ended up being more like 3-4 times a week, but I feel good about myself for even doing that. Eventually I would like to work up to participating in a 10K.

A new President

Seth and I spent a lot of time researching and listening to a.m. radio during this election. We both feel that it is careless to vote for a President based solely upon eloquence, race, charisma and well crafted speeches. Through our research we both found McCain, while not an excellent speaker was a better fit with our moral values and beliefs. We were not impressed with Obama's lack of experience, ideas, and agenda.

I really hope that Obama does a good job. He as an opportunity to become a good president. Even though he was not my choice for President my thoughts turn to this phrase" Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country". We have been so blessed as Americans and I think that many people forget that. I am proud to be an American and it is up to us now as individuals to come together to support and uplift our leader and pray that he does a good job.

Whitezican Feista

Last night Seth and I had our Whitezican Fiesta so named because it was white people trying to make Mexican food. We invited 5 couples and had a good time eating and chatting. I never realized how long it took to make tamales, I cooked the meat the day before which took about 4 hours and then we started making them at 11 a.m. yesterday and finished by 6 p.m. that evening. We also had an extensive menu of Mexican rice, beans, mole sauce, pico de gallo, and tostadas. I must say that for my first attempt at making Mexican food it turned out really good!