Amy Beth

AAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!

I'M SO STINKING EXCITED!!!!! ON FEBRUARY 2ND JASON AND I ARE GOING TO A CASTING CROWNS CONCERT!!!!! THEY ARE HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE BAND. I LOVE ALMOST ALL THEIR SONGS. THEY SPEAK TO ME. AMERICAN DREAMS.....EAST TO THE WEST....DOES ANYBODY HEAR HER...I LOVE THEM ALL. I CAN'T WAIT!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!

Memory Lane

I love to go back through pics on my 'puter. Not only is it a great trip down memory lane, it reminds me of the scrappin ideas in my head that have yet to make onto paper.

These are some of my faves from tonight

This is the finished product of Jason's tattoo. I have about 40 pics of the entire 2 hour process. I even bought this cool Chinese paper(even though the writing is Japanese) to scrap it on. Is it done? Nope not yet :(

This is one I've actually scrapped, but it's still a fave. The kids look so cute and bright. I can't help but love this photo.
Savannah and Grammie.

I'm a total grammie's girl. It makes my heart swell when see a pic like this of my 2 favorite girls!!

Me and my hunny.

Whew! So much history so little blog space! He's my love, my life, we have been through so much. Every time I think we've reached our breaking point we come out stronger and better than ever.

Our family. The reasons I wake up everyday.Work is going OK. Everyone is freaking out about BOA coming in tomorrow. Honestly, I could care less. It won't effect me. I think I'm going to Happy Hour tomorrow with Lou and Teresa. Nothing can beat $2 margaritas and girlfriend time. Especially heading into a 3 day weekend. Jason doesn't have Monday off, so it will be and the kiddos chillin' here at home. What a wonderful day that will be!

Oh Happy Day!

Yesterday was the best day I've had in a LONG time!!! I can't stop smiling. I think maybe could fly if I tried!!

The Game

A couple months ago I sent out one of those chain e-mails called 'The Game'. You were supposed to respond and describe the person who sent it to you in 1 word. It was a nice ego boost and I decided to do a layout about it. I received 2 awesome, 2 strong, and 2 confident votes. Due to space constraints and repetitiveness I only place them on there once. Of course, it's orange....hehehhe.

I don't get it

How do these sites do it? You answer 4-10 questions about yourself. Or in this case you only put in your name, and wa-la, it tells you all about you. Like below, it's very close to to me. How does it know from typing in 'Angel'. Weird. Enjoy!

HoHoeHo What Angel Means

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life. You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Year of Angel-Birthday 1

I have decided that during 2008 (The year of Angel) I will celebrate my birthday every month on the 13th. Nothing big(until October). I just want to do or get something that I would normally put on the back burner. Some thing that makes me feel better. So this month, for my first birthday of 2008. This is what I did...

I got solar nails. I had them years ago, but have never splurged to get them again. Well, in this year of Angel, I did. While I was getting my nails done, my hubby also got a manicure!! He totally liked it. His hands are softer and his nails look great. I told him, next month we'll go get pedis together.

Savannah had a birthday party today. It was at this place called Incredible Pizza. It makes Chuckie Cheese look cheap and boring. It has go-karts, bumper cars, mini bowling, putt-putt, skee-ball(my fave) , and every arcade game known to man under 1 roof. Yes, it's indoors. It's so cool. Savannah received an unlimited card as a party attendee, and we had a blast!!

Now we are home watching the Packs and the Seahawks. We have a friendly family wager on this weekends games. Savannah is the only one going for the Seahawks. I'm going to do some digi scrappin this weekend. I told a friend at work I'd make her a new myspace background, and i have ideas for a few other things I'd like to do.

It's a boy!

My sister had her sonogram, and it's a boy. She is due the end of May, so I have lots of time to shop for cutie boys clothes.

Rambles

I'm feeling better. Not so menstrual. The last 2 mornings I have gotten up and drank coffee. It helped. I'm embarrassed and ashamed to say it helped me get through the day without wanting to fall asleep at my desk. Regular Joe, I didn't even pay $4 for it. Just me and my big orange mug. I think I may make it a trend. Work is good. I start my OJT classes on Thursday. I have two classes this week, and 2 next week. Then I will be officially allowed to pass on my CW knowledge. So, I buy company stock..... Did you see today's closing price?? $5.47, yup my company stock is worth a Grande White Chocolate Mocha with an extra shot of espresso. Depressing. Praise the Lord I only have 20!!! I decreased my amount for next quarter, I'd rather spend that money else where. They brought back overttime. Which is good b/c I need the money, but bad b/c I have to wake up earlier to get there for it. Mornings are not my friend!! I do believe the devil invented them. I took my first step towards preparing for my girls weekend in Louisiana. Have I told you how excited I am about spending the weekend with Amy Beth?? Well, here it is...I'm excited about spending the weekend with Amy Beth!! Don't ask what we are going to do, b/c I have no clue! It's no kids, no husbands, no schedules, do what you want when you want girl time!!! Only a little over 60 days to prepare! That's really what I need the overtime for. Hehehehe. My sister turns 21 in a week. It makes me feel old. My BABY sister...21....oh yea...and she's gonna have a baby! What! I moved out when she was 9, to me she still is 9. Geez time flies. I'm still totally loving the digital scrappin' thing. Haven't done anything since the weekend other than download free stuff. That's the best part, there is so much free stuff!! Cute free stuff!! It's amazing. Tonight Oli came over for dinner. He is a gentleman from our old Church. I did a scrapbook for him and his wife and their trip to the Israel. Anyway, I guess my rambles are about complete. I think I'm tired.

Cranky

Yup, that's me. It's menstrual. I can't help it. As Jason just said when he read this "It's begun". Oh yes it has. I hate it. I despise it. Not that most woman like it, but I really hate it. I'm high strung, moody, emotional, and just plain mean. "Things" that normally don't bother me the other 21 days of the month, drive me insane and consume me during these 5-7 days. I re-think everything, ask questions that I already know the answer too, and even worse ask questions that have no answer. It sucks. I'm already praying for Friday.

It's not girly...

But it's more like "real" scrapbook style. These 2 are my favorites so far.

They are still simple(they will be for awhile!), but I'm really enjoying myself. I'm a little burnt out on football though. I think I'll do a girly Savannah page next :)

More...

I have decided to do Jonathan's whole football album digitally. This is the first page.

Before and After

Tonight Lou gave me my first digital scrapbooking tutorial

Below is my page I did alone,

Me myself and I trying to figure out photoshop

This is my completed page, after my digi class,

it's so much better and cooler.

I have lots to learn, but I've got enough to get me started!

2008

has gotten off to a great start!! I know it's only the 3rd day, but I'm optimistic. They shifted some stuff around at work, so I have a little relief in some areas, and more responsibilities in others. I like it. I like pulling reports, cutting, sorting, pivoting....excel is my bee-otch!! Next week I will start training to become an on the job trainer. In '7 days and a wake up' I will lose my security blankie though. Katina has been my shield from upper management. She keeps telling us it might be better for us(our team)when she is gone, but I'm not so sure. I have a mouth that some people tend to find....hmmm...obnoxious??? I speak my mind, and that is not appreciated by most in our department.

Other than myspace profile I haven't done much for 'The Year of Angel'. I still need to set all my Angel songs on my player. I don't think I'm going to be able personalize my blogger background, the html is kicking my hiney and I just don't have the time right now to figure it out. I do still plan on doing my ME time on the 13th. I think I'm going to go get nails. I miss those suckers. I feel so girly and feminine with them on. Nothing says sexy like a french manicure!

I download some new digi stuff. I can't wait to play with it. I got some neat papers and embellishments. Katina is going to teach me how tomorrow after work. Yipee!

Good Bye 2007!

There is not a single cell in my body that is sad to see 2007 go. This year can't end fast enough for me. Tonight we were supposed to go to a friends house for a shin-dig but Jason didn't feel like going at the last minute so we stayed home. I was pretty bumed at first, but it turned out great. We ate shrimp, ritz w/ easy cheese, and drank sparkling cider :) We even got the plastic wine cups so the kids could feel grown up and special. We played Sports Scene It and Friends Scene It, set off "firecrackers" (poppers), and basically just hung out together. It was nice. I had hoped for a bigger end to 2007, but in all honesty the year has been "exciting" enough. So maybe a lazy evening with the family it the perfect end to a not so perfect year!!!

A toast to the new year

Chug it, Chug it, Chug it!!!
The reasons I wake up everyday
BOMB!!

Yes, she is wearing pink eyeshadow
Daddy and his Princess
Jonny Boi
Did someone say easy cheese??
Drinking the cider, notice how Savannah is holding her glass? SCARY!!!
2 people that couldn't be more ready for 2008
Have a safe, fun, and prosperous New Year!!

Today is the last day of the worst year of my life!

WOO-HOO!

16 hours, 57 mins and counting......

Frusrated!

I am try my hand again at this digital scrappin thing, and well, AAAGGGGHH! I took a tutorial from a website, which didn't help me much. I love the feel of PSE 6, but I still can't get this damn layers thing. Lou is going to help me next weekend, thank God b/c I'm about to go crazy trying to figure it out.

I scrapped!!

It's amazing how time changes things. How life changes. A few years back I would have considered myself an "avid" scrapbooker. I scrapped almost every weekend. Either at home or at someones house. The lifesavers spent lots of time together. Scrappin' or shopping, cooking, or just hanging out. Now I hardly ever scrapbook. And I see the lifesavers even less. The only was I can stay in contact with them is through our blogs. All of us, but Diana, have blogs that we attempt to update on a regular basis. It sucks that bloggin' is our way of staying in touch, but it is better than nothing I suppose. Anyway here is a layout about my blog. On the first page is a pic of my blogspot page and my myspace page. On page 2 is a little blurb about how much I love blogging, and a list of the blogs I read.

Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Eve!

We have several Christmas traditions. One of the biggest one is PJ's on C-mas eve. Every year the kids get new PJ's to put on after their bath. They've caught on. They know what they are getting, yet they are still on the edge of their seats to open the gift! This year was extra special b/c Nana sent stockings for the kids with her box and we let them open those tonight too!

Jason wanted me to open one of my gifts early so I would have it for tomorrow.

I got a new camera! It's way better then the one I had. It has an awesome zoom, and is very sleek looking.

Savannah received a Barbie camera from Nana and Grandpa in her stocking!
Jonathan with his mini playing cards
Savannah sprinkling reindeer food on the balcony
After dinner and bath we drove and looked at Christmas lights. We stopped at Starbucks to get coffee and cocoa, and then we were off. At about 7:45 Savannah was ready to come home and go to bed. After they got the reindeer food ready, they got Santa's cookies and milk ready. Don't worry Santa, they aren't really eating your cookies!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE HALLOCK FAMILY!

girls day

today was a great day. i went to bed at 8 last night, so i was very well rested this morning when i got up to go work overtime. i worked from 8-12. i didn't get as much done as i had hoped, but i did get some stuff done. i'm not as behind as i used to be!! I picked up lou at 12:30 to meet nuna for coffee. we went to cato were i bought a much needed new pair of work pants. then off to starbucks where i indulged on a peppermint white chocolate mocha and a peppermint brownie(yummy!) after awhile we headed to the dollar tree(stocking stuffers), target, and marshalls. i got 2 things for jason, i think(hope) he will love!! on the way home i grabbed 2 little ceasers $5 hot and ready pizzas! i came home to a fabulously clean house(compliments of my wonderful hubby). tomorrow all i have to do is do laundry, and chill with the family. what a wonderful life :)

New Do'

I have been needing a pick me up for awhile. I have been wanting to get my hair done, but it's so expensive! I found out a girl at work has her license, and asked her if you'd hook a sister up and she said yes!!! I got rid of the red, and went back to my natural brown with blond highlights. I really like it. It's a little out of my norm, but I'm always up for a change. It's only hair.

The kids are out of school for C-mas vacation. Wheew. It's gonna be a long one! I have so much respect for those day care workers! Savannah's teacher nominated her for gifted and talented. What an honor! I have to send the paperwork back after the vacation for her to be tested.

I'm almost done with my shopping. I have a few gifts to pick up still. The grandpa/dads are killing me. They are so hard to buy for! I need to get a couple things for Jason too. He's in the living room wrapping my gifts right now....I can't wait for Christmas!

Happy Wednesday!!

not so much to be happy about today. it kinda sucked. i hate insurance.

8 months

Funnel Cake and Tony Romo

We had a great time at the game. This is Jason with my yummy funnel cake, or fried dough as he calls it. 2 of my 3 favorite guys
Me and my hunny
My 3rd favorite guy, even if he did lose :(
T.O. and the team

Wheew!

We barley missed a Christmas disaster!! We have been planning for months to get the kids Nintendo DS's for Christmas. A pink one for the princess and a black one for the prince. Well, they have been in stock everywhere and we had no worries we would be able to find them when the time came. WRONG! I went to Target today to get them, and all they had was red! I called Jason and we decided no biggie we will get them at Wal-mart. Well, 2 Wal-marts and another Target later, we start freaking out. Fine, we'll order them online and suck up the shipping(I hate shopping online!). Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Circuit Cit, Amazon, they all say the same thing: OUT OF STOCK. Shit, Shit, Shit, full blown panic is about to set in. Until....we notice wal-mart.com has a search device where you can search local stores for certain products....1 Wal-mart in a 35 miles radius has the white, black , and red DS's! Jason takes one for the team and heads out right before dinner. Meanwhile I'm at home constantly refreshing to make sure they stay in stock. Then I get the call....."merchandise is in hand". Christmas disaster diverted!! Savannah will be getting a white DS instead of a pink one, and Jonathan will be getting a red one instead of a black one, but oh well. I'm sure on Christmas morning it won't matter a bit!

A shot in the butt

That's what Jason got tonight:) Turns out he wasn't just being whiney, he's actually sick. Really sick, he has pneumonia! He called me from work and told me he wasn't feeling any better, and that he looked on WebMD and he thought he might have pneumonia. I immediately went to the Care Now website and signed him up for the web check in. We arrived at 5:45, they took blood and a chest x-ray, and came back to let us know we were right, he has pneumonia. He got a shot in the butt, and sent home with some oral antibiotics, decongestant pills, and an inhaler. Long live the meds!!

My baby is 9!

I know I'll say this every year on his birthday until the day I die, but it's true. My "baby is growing up. He had a great birthday. He got 4 tickets to Sundays Cowboys game, a messenger bag, over the door nerf b-ball hoop, and a 2007 year in sports book, Yeah, he's spoiled. Now before you start thinking we have a secret stash of dough somewhere, let me tell ya Jason won the tickets at work. So they were free, and we are still poor! Jonathan gets to choose a friend to go with him, which is pretty exciting. He is also having 3 friend over on Saturday.

We are supposed to go Christmas shopping tomorrow. Jason is sick though. He went to bed at 8 last night and slept until 7 tonight when the kids and I got home. So we will see how he feels. I am way behind on my shopping! I only have about 3 gifts for each kid, and one for my niece. That's it. Normally I'm done by now. I forgot I do have one of Jason's gifts on the way :0) Still that is way behind for me!!

A girl at work sent this to me today.......

Yes I do, Teresa, yes I do!

Me Today

sad
exhausted
stressed
angry
lonley
mad
stupid
frustrated
emotional

I'm sure there are more, but I have to take my kids to a program at school.

The Circle of Trust

I don't trust many people. This may come as surprise if you know how many friends I have! It's true though. I have only a little over a handful of people who are in my circle of trust, and a plethora of people of who I deem adequate of my presence. Sounds egotistical I know, but it's true. I'm very particular about who I am friends with and even more particular about who is allowed in the circle of trust. Here's the thing about my circle, it's HARD to get in, and even harder to stay in. If you are lucky enough to earn my trust you better be prepared to be honest, forthcoming, loyal, and true. Some people find this to hard. Some people want to to be in many circle of trusts, and will jeopardize one for another. It's not that 1 person can't be in more than one circle of trust, you can. It's how you go about obtaining entrance into the circles, that shows your true colors, and therefore makes you potentially unworthy of my circle.

Love all, trust a few

So I shall Mr. Shakespeare, so I shall....

Christmas Party

Last night was Jason's company Christmas party. It was nice. Kinda boring, but aren't they always? Jason won a $50 American Express GC. The food was awesome. Happy Holidays!

I love me some Friday

I've got a busy weekend ahead. Tomorrow I'm working 8-12, tomorrow night is Jason's company Christmas party. Sunday is Church, laundry, and cleaning. Somewhere in there I need to scrapbook. I still have 5 projects to make for Lisa and another lady at work asked me to make a book for her too. I do more crafts for others than I do for myself. Maybe once I get my Christmas gift it'll get me back in the groove.....

Oh Sweet Blog!

I'm so happy to be back. Today was the first day in 3 days I have felt normal. When I was young I never had PMS, now I am a hormonal train wreck for 3-4 days a month. It's insane. Amy warned it would be like this, and it is! Guess what Jason did today? Bought Tampons, yup, all by himself. He went to the store before he picked me up from work. I told him we could wait until I got off work, but he was cool with it. It's amazing the man could watch children come out of my body, yet not buy Tampax. Now he has.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Savananah putting on her first ornament

Poor Sara got stuffed in a stocking!
My hubby adding hooks to the ornaments
Jonathan adding the first ornament
Savannah posing....again!

I have internet

Woo-Hoo! The at&t guy is still doing the cable, but we the net. Praise the Lord! I can't wait to start updating my blog, my myspace, paying my bills online. The world is in the palm of my hands again! Yippee!

AGH!

I have been trying to upload pics but blogger is being a butthead! We put up our tree today!! It's so pretty, all silver and blue. It's a nice ending to a STRESSFUL day. AT&T was supposed to come out and install our cable and Internet, but they are lacking brains and messed it up. So they are coming Wednesday. Thankfully I can get (sporadic) wi-fi connections from my neighbors :)

This weekend went by so fast. I was home sick with Jonathan on Thursday and Friday. Saturday Jason and I went Christmas shopping while Savannah was at a b-day party and Jonathan rested. Then today has been hanging out and doing Christmas stuff. It's been a really nice weekend. I'm so excited for Dec. and 2008.

Once I get my net full time I'm going to revamp my blog, so don't think this weird blue stuff is staying. It'll just take me awhile to get it how I want it. I can't wait to get back in the swing of blogging. I didn't realize how much I missed it. Happy Monday to all!