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Welcome Home Debbie!

My mother in law came home yesterday! For those of you who didn't know, she was gone to Alabama for her job. Well after two long months she finally came home and we are glad to have her back!

Aunt Andrea and Uncle Brandon

My sister Fabby and her husband Abraham are having a baby! We could not be happier for them. We got a really cute card in the mail yesterday that delivered the news. It said "For a Wonderful Aunt and Uncle." I was a little perplexed because I had no idea who it could possibly be from. Brandon opened it and started to read. I looked over his shoulder and jumped ahead a bit. At the bottom of the card it said, "Congratulations to a great Aunt and Uncle. I can't wait to meet you in June 2009." And it was signed Baby Banda.

My jaw just dropped! I almost couldn't believe it so I called Fabby and she confirmed the news! They are going to be awesome parents and I can't wait to meet my niece or nephew!

Congratulations! We love you guys!

We've been "BOO-ed!"

The air is cool the season fall
Soon Halloween will come to all
The spooks are after things to do
In fact, a spook brought this to you
"BOO" is a shield from witching hour
Just hang it up and watch its power
On your front door is where it works
It wards off spooks and scary jerks
The treats that came with crypted note
Are yours to keep, enjoy them both
The power comes when friends like you
Will copy this and make it TWO
Then others here among our friends
Will give warm fuzzies that do not end
We'll all have smiles upon our faces
No one will know who "BOO"ed whose places
Just one short day to work your spell
Or a big ZAP will strike your tail
And don't forget a nifty treat,
Like something cute or something sweet
Please join fun, let's really hear it
And spread some "BOO"s and Halloween spirit

While hanging out at Brandon's parents house we were BOO-ed! The people in their neighborhood started this little game and they left candy on the door step with the challenge to BOO 3 other houses. We put the "BOO GHOST" on the front door so we wouldn't be BOO-ed again. So Brandon and I thought it would be fun to start it in our apartment complex. We BOO-ed 3 people in our building and hope that it catches on.

Start a BOO in your neighborhood! It can be really fun!

Makeover

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So I recently found this website where you can upload your picture and try out new hair styles. SO COOL... I have always wanted bangs and after finding this website.... I am pretty sure bangs are not for me. So I played with some hair styles. Let me know what you think.

Check out this website.... http://www.taaz.com/

Things in 8!

8 Favortie TV Shows: (in no particular order)
1. Desperate Housewives
2. 90210 (both old and new)
3. Biggest Loser
4. Jon and Kate Plus 8
5. Everybody loves Raymond
6. Hole in the wall <--- so funny!
7. HGTV
8. Amazing Race

8 Favorite Restaurants: again, no particular order
1. Taco Bell
2. Wasabi
3. Macaroni Grill
4. TGI Fridays
5. Firehouse Subs
6. El Cantarito <--- Mexican place in Oak Ridge
7. Pizza Hut
8. McDonalds

8 Things That Happened Yesterday:
1. Cleaned like a mad woman!
2. Called my mom
3. Laundry
4. Watch football
5. Ate Papa Johns Pizza
6. Blogged
7. Payed bills
8. Went to work

8 Things I Look Forward To:
1. Going home :(
2. having kids
3. one year anniversay
4. my family visiting
5. getting new car
6. getting a house someday
7. Fridays
8. Spending time with Brandon

8 Things I Love About FALL
1. Leaves changing colors
2. Thanksgiving
3. Nice weather
4. Halloween
5. Hoodies
6. Taking walks
7. Sunsets
8. Getting ready for Christmas

8 Things On My Wishlist:
1. Ride in a hot air balloon
2. lose weight
3. Vacation
4. Get my wedding pictures in an album (sorry Mom)
5. Finish decorating the house
6. Wish someone would come visit me!
7. Make-over
8. Move closer to my family

Anyone who would like to do this... Feel free!

Homesick

I have been feeling extremely homesick lately! I miss my family so much.
I just wish that I could go home for a weekend or something but plane tickets are SOOOO expensive. We are hoping to be able to go home for Christmas so we will see what happens. But first my family might be coming here for Thanksgiving so I am hoping that works out. I am just hoping my mom gets the time off from her job *fingers crossed*
I haven't felt this homesick in awhile. :(

Saving Money!

Did anyone else happen to catch Oprah yesterday? And was anyone else inspired to save money?! With the economy being so bad, SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE! The "thriftiest family in America" was on the show. This woman cooks for a family of 5 at $4 a meal!
My favorite part was about coupons! I personally do not use coupons only because I am not used to using them and I usually forget, but after watching this I will be doing research!
http://www.couponmom.com <------- This website is all about coupons and the secrets about cutting your grocery bill in half! While on Oprah this woman went to the grocery store and got $127.00 of grocery's and after using her coupons she only paid $37.00!!!!
I was very impressed! So lets just say I will be making a bigger effort to do my research and get coupons before my trips to the grocery store.
I hope this is helpful to everyone! Happy Saving!

Rainy day

I just wanted to test out my new video camera.

Here is a video of a rainy day. I , personally love rainy days especially thunder and lightning. About 10 minutes after i took this video it was sunny again Go figure!

FUN STUFF

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Our deal

Brandon and I have made a deal! The deal is we are going to alternate making dinner. Tonight was Brandons turn and he made pork chops, pasta salad and sweet peas!
It was delish! So that means that tomorrow is my turn. Any ideas?

My Husband ... the Georgia Fan

If you can't tell my husband LOVES football. I would even say he prefers College football over the NFL. So between September and January Saturdays at our house are all FOOTBALL all the time! That's not always my favorite but I take Saturdays as "ME DAYS."

UPDATE

So I just wanted to update on my last two posts:

The body of Jennifer Hampton was found on Saturday in a nearby lake :( about a week after she disappeared. They have arrested two employees of the hotel where she was staying. They have not really revealed many details of what happend. I can't imagine what must have been running through her mind. This just goes to show that no one is safe. Horrible things happen to good people everyday. And it is so scary to think that something like this can happen in my community. Brandon passes the lake where she was found EVERYDAY on his way to work, that will just give you an idea of how CLOSE to home this has hit for me. Quite honestly when I first moved to TN I thought it was going to be ... wholesome. When I think of the South I think of people knowing their neighbors and southern hospitality and although there are people who are nice and friendly, there are always bad people out there and we can't forget that.

And as far as NTB... A day after I sent them the nasty email, the manager from the other Knoxville store called and asked if he could take a look at my car for me. He was very understanding and wanted to help. So I agreed to take my car to him on Sunday. Well I am happy to report that my car is fixed FINALLY! It turns out the strut plate was loose! (whatever that is) The funny thing is that the other location said that is what they thought it was but they said it looked fine to them. Go figure!
Now for a bit of a survey: Brandon thought that I should have given this guy a "tip" for helping me out. His argument, "He didn't have to call you and arrange to fix this but he did and that deserves a tip."
My argument: "Heck-no I already paid them $700. If anything they should tip me for the inconvenience."
My hubby tends to be overly nice an generous when it comes to things like this.
Who do you agree with?