Thanksgiving and beyond..

My mom made Thanksgiving dinner as usual but this year we had different guests. Don and I, grandpa, grandma, Shelley and newly added Don's parents, his sister and her kids. Usually Don's mom makes their family dinner but due to the recent change in the living situation that wasn't going to happen this year.

Black Friday I chose to wait it out at Menards b/c the programmable thermostats I had been wanting were 1/2 price. So I waited in line for an hour and 10 minutes. But, I saved $50 so it was worth it. Don got them all (3) in today. That's settled!

Christmas Wish List

1. Berkshire bedspread and 2 shams in gray/King from JCPenney online
2. Solid flannel sheet set 4 piece in ivory/King from JCPenney online
3. Bath rugs in chocolate truffle also from JCPenney online
a. 21x40 rectangle rug
b. 21x60 double vanity rug
c. 21x24 contour rug for the toilet


So...apparently I found everything I desire for the bed and bath at this time from Penney's.


wink.wink.---Mom, Shannon, Grandma :)

The day has come..

I went to the dentist today for my 6-month cleaning and check up. Unfortunately he told me I need to have my wisdom teeth surgically removed. They haven't broken the surface, but need to go. Mind you I have never had an anesthetic and have had only 1 IV in my life. I'm freaked out.

toxic

I have found that I am hating my job more and more nightly. Okay, maybe not the job...but my co-worker. We work five straight nights together and frankly, I can't stand him. Not only is he the most negative person I have ever met, he constantly talks down to me as if we do not have the same job. He circles the computer as I do paperwork or use the internet and constantly has to know what I'm doing. 40 hours is way too much...hell, 1 hour is way to much. I have recently made it through the "first draft" of the job I applied for with North Central Human Service Center and they are to be calling for interviews anytime between now and the week after Thanksgiving. I am praying I get it...this guy is dragging me down.

To Do

Everyday I live in this house my to do lists grows.

1. Gut the entire kitchen. (b/c I can't stand the green counters and 70's cupboards.)
2. Tear out and replace existing garage floor. (b/c it looks like a volcano is about to erupt in the center.)
3. Replace faucets, vanity and cupboards in master bath.
4. Tear out existing carpet in the entire house and place hardwood floors in hallways, landings, dining area and formal living room. Re-carpet bedrooms and rec room.
5. Foam insulate crawl spaces above house.(..b/c our heating bill is outrageous!!)


Of course the only "minimally" expensive projects are the bathroom faucets and the insulation.

Ick

The first snow storm of the season is upon us!

We closed on our home today and officially became owners. It didn't set in until I programmed one of the garage doors to the button on my rear-view mirror. It's official now that my car can open the door.