Dry walling the Chimney!!

Dale and I decided to do a little bit on the house so Dale Drywalled and insulated the chimney and I swept up after the electrians got done.. How messy they are, but I am so glad they are done...




This is Dale being FUNNY or is he really CONSTIPATED!!

Best Present for Christmas Ever!!!

The best present was that the electricians came on Christmas Eve and finished wiring the new home on Friday following Christmas.. This means we are one step closer to moving in to the new home..

Dale and MY gift exchange

Well this year Dale and I exchanged presents a little bit early, Dale decided to get a snow plow so I said you know that is a very expensive item, so we decided it was his xmas present. With dale it was okay to get a snow plow for christmas because that is what he really wanted. He plows in the yard for hours hes like a little kid in a candy store...





Dale on the other hand got me a very nice ring. I wanted a new wedding band because my always got stuck on gloves, sheets, counters and etc at work and I was bending it every other month.. But he did a very good job picking one out, while I was with him. THanks Dale for the Wonderful Ring for Christmas, its amazing!! This ring is white gold and has 12 diamonds about 1 carat in weight, the pictures dont do it any justice...





Both Dale and I are happy with both of the gifts that we got from christmas..
We are just happy with the time we spend together, and our love is strong that it will make it through anything in this next year!!! Tucker is even happy to be in the picture with mom and Dad!!

christmas eve celebration!!!

Last night was christmas eve and Dale and I figured we'd do our christmas with Brittany and Matt last night before she went and saw her parents... So here it goes..


brittany and Matt


Matt


Brittany (left)and ME (right)

SIcko Saturday thru Sunday

On Saturday at 0900 pm I got sick, I was throwing up every 1/2 hour until 5 pm on Sunday afternoon.. Dale called in to work for me so I wouldn't have to work because I was so sick.. Lets just say I couldn't keep anything down. I lost 14 pounds in one day, not the most healthy way to loose weight, so I wouldnt advise it to anyone. I was one sick girl. But dale took great care of me, he pampered me like a queen, dumped out my puke pail and everything. He's one heck of a great guy. I truly have a keeper.....

Friday night::


Monday morning:: 14 pounds lighter

Christmas Candy

This morning I decided to make christmas candy so I made chocolate covered pretzels with white chocolate and chocolate chocolate....

He Said; She Said.....

Yesterday,
Dale said, "I think you should do a little something different with your hair"
I said, "like what"
He said, "Maybe color it a different color, because the blond highlights are almost gone."
She said, "Like what color did you have in mind"
He said, "I don't know"
She said, "If you help me highlight it I will color it."
He said, "what would I have to do."
She said, "Well lets go get some dye and I will show you."
(Dale had no clue what he got himself into)
SO we both went to Walmart and picked out the dye for my hair, and I was hesitate when he picked out the color. He picked out MACAROON BROWN WARM with slight highlights. I thought this is going to be red, but I figured maybe he wanted to spice up both of our lives. SO I went with it.
I don't think Dale had a clue that he had to pull my hair through little holes of a hat, he was a good sport and never complained. I don't even mind the color.
So, this Thursday, I am thankful for a husband who dyes my hair and for having an amazing man that I get the opportunity to spend the rest of my life with.
AND Yes ladies, my husband dyed my hair for me ain't that amazing!!

Ginger bread house and men!!

Today, I decided to do a little christmas baking so I baked gingerbread men and a whole house, this is the end products..

A great christmas Story

While suching on the Web I came across this beautiful letter and I want to share it with all..

THE CHRISTMAS LETTER
Author Unknown

Ruth went to her mail box on Christmas Eve, and there was only one letter. She picked it up and looked at it before opening, but then she looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the letter:
Dear Ruth:
I'm going to be in your neighborhood this Christmas and I'd like to stop by for a visit.

Love Always,
Jesus
Ruth's hands were shaking as she placed the letter on the table. "Why would the Lord want to visit me? I'm nobody special. I don't have anything to offer." With that thought, Ruth remembered her empty kitchen cabinets.

"Oh my goodness, I really don't have anything to offer. It's already Christmas Eve and the stores will be closing. I'll have to run down out and buy something for dinner right away." She reached for her purse and counted out its contents. Five dollars and forty cents.

"Well, I can get some bread and cold cuts, at least." She threw on her coat and hurried out the door. A loaf of French bread, a half-pound of sliced turkey, and a carton of milk...leaving Ruth with grand total of twelve cents to last her until next week. Nonetheless, she felt good as she headed home, her meager offerings of a Christmas dinner tucked under her arm.

"Hey lady, can you help us, lady?" Ruth had been so absorbed in her dinner plans, she hadn't even noticed two figures huddled in the alleyway. A man and a woman, both of them dressed in little more than rags.

"Look lady, I ain't got a job, ya know, and my wife and I have been living here on the street, and, well, now it's getting cold and we're getting kinda hungry and, well, it's Christmas Eve, if you could help us, lady, we'd really appreciate it."

Ruth looked at them both. They were dirty, they smelled bad and, frankly, she was certain that they could get some kind of work if they really wanted to.

"Sir, I'd like to help you, but I'm a poor woman myself. All I have is a few cold cuts and some bread, and I'm having an important guest for Christmas and I was planning on serving that to Him."

"Yeah, well, okay lady, I understand. Thanks anyway". The man put his arm around the woman's shoulders, turned and headed back into the alley as a gentle snow began to fall. As she watched them leave, Ruth felt a familiar twinge in her heart.

"Sir, wait!" The couple stopped and turned as she ran down the alley after them. Look, why don't you take this food. I'll figure out something else to serve my guest." She handed the man her grocery bag.

"Thank you lady. Thank you very much!" "Yes, thank you!"

Ruth could see now that the woman was shivering.

"You know, I've got another coat at home. Here, why don't you take this one." Ruth unbuttoned her jacket and slipped it over the woman's shoulders. Then smiling, she turned and walked back to the street .... without her coat and with nothing to serve her guest.

"Thank you lady! Thank you very much! .... and Merry Christmas!"

Ruth was chilled by the time she reached her front door, and worried too. The Lord was coming to visit and she didn't have anything to offer Him. She fumbled through her purse for the door key. But as she did, she noticed another envelope in her mailbox.

"That's odd. The mailman doesn't usually deliver on Christmas Eve."

She took the envelope out of the box and opened it.

Dear Ruth:

It was so good to see you again. Thank you for the lovely Christmas dinner. And thank you, too, for the beautiful coat.

Love Always,
Jesus
The air was still cold, and the snow was falling even harder, but even without her coat, Ruth no longer noticed.

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas

Are you rushing here and there to buy the last minute Christmas gifts? Have you missed buying gifts for anyone and now frantically looking for the perfect gift in the last minute? First and foremost, don't get panic-stricken. Sit calmly and jot down what gift you can buy easily within this weekend. To decide about the gifts, one can check the online stores which will supply the Christmas gifts to your near ones till tomorrow or Christmas Eve even ordering at a short notice.

Gourmet baskets, a high capacity UPS, handbags, photo frames, gift certificates can be a good last minute Christmas gifts options as they are easily available. If there is really isn't way out there, then what about making a gift basket yourself. Usually cookies and chocolates are in store in most of the homes, so you can decorate a gift basket full of cookies and chocolates and give them to your friends. If you are still confused about what to give, then Christmas flowers bouquet can be an option. Collect the seasonal flowers like hyacinth, tulip, narcissus, poinsettia and present them with a big smile and wish your near ones a very Merry Christmas. After all, it's the thoughts that matters.

Thankful Thursday!!

This Thursday I am thankful for SUNSHINE, because here in Wisconsin it gets pretty depressing in the winter when it is cloudy all the time... And today, its cold outside but the sun is shining!! oh yeah and very thankful we are building a new home

Its starting to feel a lot like Christmas............

Yesterday it started snowing about 3 pm in the afternoon, and it is still snowing and it s 12pm on tuesday. Needless to say WE HAVE A LOT OF SNOW, and it is starting to feel a lot like christmas.

Shift work!!

Does anyone else work shift work? I am a nurse at a hospital in the area and my shifts consist of 3 am -3 pm or 3pm to 3am, well this week I am on the 3p-3a shift which is fine but I just hate driving home during bar closing hours, do you know how many weirdos there is out at that hour of the morning?? Last night if was snowing when I was driving home and let me tell you My headlights on my car were covered froms the snow at times. I am a better day girl than an evening girl. I would rather get up at 130 in the morning an go to work than go in in the afternoon. I just cherish the moments that I spend with dale in the evenings. But the best thing about working 12-13 hours shifts is that I only work 3 days a week, and work every third weekend. It is absolutely great, because I dont have to give up all my weekends, to go to work.. FEEL MY PAIN!!!!