Merry Madness!!!!

Today, November 30th, I was at the grocery store at 5:30 pm. I found myself noticing what people were wearing. Shorts, T-shirts, Tanks. Am I in California or am I really this lucky? After last years Snow Debacle (me stuck in my car for 7 hours trying to get from downtown to my house)I am so happy to see the weather outside. It has been absolutely beautiful. Maybe still a little cold to wear a tank, but I will take the absence snow, a little longer.

As for December and all the madness that comes with it, all I can say is bring it on. I am ready for you. I am excited for all the family parties, my sis to come into town, me to go out of town, my tree, Christmas music, Christmas decor, my Christmas oils, Love Actually, Christmas Vacation, Just Friends...oh and maybe presents. Prepare yourself everyone December is among us.

Coming soon. Townhouse pics. Dare I say, we might finish tomorrow. I am jumping for joy inside and I might even be shedding a tear.

Midnight Movie!!

I can't think of anything more annoying than going to a midnight movie with 700 teenage girls. So what did I do. I went to a midnight movie with 700 annoying, hormonal, giddy, screaming teenage girls. I went to the movie expecting to be disappointed. However, I didn't think it was all that bad. Pretty cheesy but that's how the book is. The acting wasn't great. I loved Bella. Edward started to grow on me. Loved Charly and Jasper reminded me of Edward Scissorhands. I found myself pretty entertained and laughing a lot, though I don't think that is what the director intended. I would say go see it with low expectations and you won't be disappointed.

I did it!!!

Every year I try to convince Kelly that we should put Christmas lights on the outside of the house and every year he is to busy to do it. So I took it into my own hands this year. I know what your thinking. "What? Rachel put up Christmas lights? But she falls UP stairs." I was pretty nervous knowing my track record with just walking in general. So I called my sister to come and observe just in case I did fall off the roof, someone would be there to call 911. For the most part it went over pretty well. All the ladders are at the town house (yes the townhouse is still going on). So I had to get on the roof by climbing out the window. No big deal. There was just one part of the upper roof that I couldn't reach to put in a clip for the lights. So I decided to have Julie act as a step stool for me so I climb onto the higher part of the roof. I was almost there but then I freaked my self out and jumped off of her leg very clumsily. Then I got even more freaked out that I was going to fall so I did what any normal person would do and grabbed on to anything to keep my self from falling. It just happened to be Julie's hair. It worked though. I only twisted my ankle. At least I didn't fall all the way down. Julie and I sat on the roof and laughed uncontrollably for about 5 minutes. I still haven't fixed the one part of the roof.

Here are some pics of the final product.







After my big accomplishment I thought it would be great to get a picture of me jumping for joy. Its a lot harder than it seems.


Attempt 1. Hmmm. Not quite.


Attempt 2. Crap still not right.
Attempt 3. Well thats not right.
Attempt 37 That looks horrible but with the incident on the roof and then me jumping up and down my front lawn I figured my neighbors had seen enough for one day.

My mornings

Only on rare occasions does Kelly wake up before me. Once I get up Dax gets up and thinks its time to play. Most the time I am okay to play with but this morning he just wasn't having it. He wanted Kelly to wake up and play with him. I thought it was cute so I took a picture.

Dax strategically places his ball on Kellys neck to try and get his attention. He then just sits there and waits. Usually he just stares at the ball but he saw me taking a pictures so he looked at me.
Then he came over and got right in front of the camera. Curious little dog who loves to get his picture taken.

It's heeeerrrrrre!

My title is supposed to sound like the girl from Poltergeist. Did you get it? Anyways, here is what I woke up to this morning. Not quite sure if I am ready for it.

My camera was out in my car which is parked on the street because it is broken again. So you will have to deal with pics from my phone. HAPPY WINTER.


Daxi always gets little snowballs in his leg hair after going outside.

History in the Making

This election was my first time voting and what an election to vote in. Kelly had a lot of things to do today and voting was not on his list. I put my foot down and told him that we were going to vote. We got up early this morning and headed off to vote. After 45 minutes of waiting in line I finally got my sticker and was on my way.

Although this election made for some very funny SNL's and Daily Shows, I am happy it is over. There are only so many Palin jokes.

Call me crazy, but I am pretty excited about this next President. I have been a fan of his since the Primary's. I don't consider myself affiliated with any party but I thought, in this election, Obama was the man for the job. I won't give my reasons, everyone is allowed their opinions.

I found his speech so inspirational tonight, I loved watching all of the people that were looking at him with pride and hope. What a historical moment to watch. It was very touching. I also thought McCains speech was very good. He was very gracious and what an incredible person to run against.

Here's hoping for a great four years. I am excited to see what we all can do with this wonderful country of ours.

I'm a little sad.,

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