It's Been a While

So... we did our 1st Christmas dinner with just the two of us. Since Mama and Daddy got me the greatest slow cooker ever, we decided we'd use it for our big day. Usually we're at dinner with the families, but Justin's Mama is in CO and my Florea family dinner was last weekend, so we were on our own. It was kind of weird. I reckon we should get used to it.

Justin's grandpa fell yesterday and broke his hip, so iffin you could say a prayer for him... we'd greatly appreciate it. Once he got to the hospital, I guess they found out that he had quite a bit of blood on the brain so they took him to surgery this morning. Like I said, if everyone could say one extra prayer, we'd all love it. Thanks, in advance, for your assistance.

We're gonna head to Keokuk next weekend (on New Year's Day) to spend time with Justin's family. I guess the girls will have to be on their own again. They seem to like having run of the house anyway. I'll prolly bring them home a special gift (they're so spoiled).

Well, here's wishing everyone has a wonderful/safe holiday season!

Guess Who's Goin' to the Finals...

The Bearcats are the stuff!!! 41-7 vs North Alabama. This means that for the 4th consecutive year my boys are (by the by... we are the second team ever in the history of DII football to do this) gonna show their stuff in Florence, AL. This deserves an extra-special BOO-YAH!!! You best believe I am gonna be rootin my boys on next weekend (featured on ESPN2).

On a side note... I got my hair cut today - the shortest it's ever been.

This is the first time in my 27 years here on Earth that my hair has been too short to pull into a ponytail. It's still pretty new to me, but it usually takes me a few days to adjust to a "new do." You'd think with the various lengths/colors that I've done, I'd be used to it. Not just yet, I guess.

I reckon I'd better finish doin' my Christmas decorations (otherwise they won't have much time to be out and about) and finish one of my Christmas trees. I think we're getting our real tree tomorrow. Iffin' I don't get my decorations out, it just won't be Christmas. :)

I hope alla y'all have a wonderful week!

NWMSU is on a Roll, Baby!

We are back from Keokuk and we had a lot of fun seeing everyone. We took off Thanksgiving morning, so we had to leave at 6:30 in the morning (didn't quite make it by 6:30... but we were really close). We made it pretty close to 11, but they hadn't started lunch yet, so we were okay.

The day after, we (by that I mean Justin, Jess, Derek and I) put up the Christmas tree in the formal living room and helped Debbie decorate. Being the giant Christmas nerd that I am... I enjoyed that quite a bit. Derek and I also did a bit of karaoke at the Halftime Bar and Grill. Let me just tell you... we sure know how to butcher Love Shack. :) Derek did multiple songs for us, so the rest of us gals were his "groupies" in the audience.

Northwest also won their quarter finals game against ACU in Texas Saturday. This means we are going to the Semis, which will take place in my hometown of Maryville. Trust me when I say that I will be decked out in my NW gear on Saturday. I even wore my jacket that I stole from my little brother for the game this weekend. I think the team knew I was backing 'em up. ;)

Anyway, I can't wait for the next game. We have been runner-up for Champions the past three consecutive years. I think it's time for us to regain our title. Go Bearcats!!!