Lots going on...

1. Have you seen Water For Elephants?

Hubby and I went last night and we both thought it was amazing. It was such an emotional movie (some parts I cried and other parts I wanted to scream from anger)! I want to see it again.  Reese Witherspoon is such a doll, and Robert Pattinson did a wonderful job.  I read the book a while ago and was very glad it followed so closely to the book.  So if you need a good movie to see, head on over and watch this one!

2. Work is wearing me out.  This 40 hours/ week stuff makes me feel so useless when I get home! I haven't been able to craft in a couple weeks and it's bumming me out-I did sew a skirt for myself last night, and it made me very happy!  Hopefully I will find some inspiration soon and get to crafting.

3.  We made our way to Raleigh for Easter weekend and spent time with my in-laws.  We had a great time relaxing, catching up on sleep, and I got to go on a mini-shopping spree with my sis!  The weather was great and our Penny girl loved being able to run around outside in the yard.  Speaking of Penny:

{Penny after bathtime}

She has been being a bad girl lately and not using the bathroom outside!!! She has gone to the bathroom TWICE in our house.  She hasn't ever done this before, unless she is really sick.  Yesterday, I had just brought her in from being outside and she walked in the door, stared at me and pottied on the FLOOR! Ugh, I could have strangled her.  (NOT really)  I don't know what is the deal..  I had to give her a bath after this incident because she decided to lay in it afterwards...isn't she a smarty?

So now I'm asking you guys:  Do you have any tips on how to get the "animal potty smell" out of the carpet?  I have cleaned it up really well, but still smell a faint pee smell. ICK!  Y'all got any good cleaning advice for me?

4. I am very excited to announce that my husband is going to be attend Campbell Law School in the fall.  We'll move to Raleigh (that's about 3.5 hours from where we are now) in July and then he'll start in August..that means a new job for me and hopefully I'll find one I really love.  I am so stinkin' proud of him for all he's done to get here and can't wait to see him succeed.  Love you, babe!

 

5. Our one year anniversary is coming up next month and we are talking about going on a trip.   Where to, you ask? Well we want to go with some friends (so not the typical "lovey dovey, we've been together for a year" kind of trip) and have been throwing around ideas for Destin, FL or Gulf Shores, AL...have any of you ever been there?  Or do you have any other beachy destinations that you love?

6.  I'm still likin' the new do....I love that it only takes me like 7 minutes to blow dry and it's also easy to fix.  I'm glad I made the plunge into short hairdom.

7. My birthday is coming up next month as well..and guess what I'm asking for from hubby?  

A 

new

sewing

machine.

WHOOO HOOO!!! I'm so excited.  I can't wait to go shopping and pick one out!

Just one more snippit for you.

While at work today, during the hustle and bustle of it all, I looked around and thought "I am so blessed."  I have an incredible husband who is attending law school in the fall, we are moving to Raleigh and will be close to family and friends, our bills and groceries get paid for each month thanks to steady jobs, and we both have hobbies that we love. (Tennis and crafting/couponing.)  I literally was smiling to myself for a few minutes just thinking about it.  The Lord has definately blessed us, and I am certainly not deserving of any of it.  Next time you get a moment, just stop and think about how blessed you are.  It's so easy to dwell on the not-so-fortunate situations, such as Penny peeing on the carpet, or her vet bill that cost us $250...but even if things don't go exactly as planned, think about all the great things that are happening.  I hope it'll make you smile. 

Hope you have a WONDERFUL Thursday.  Remember that you are blessed. :)

-Kait

Bringing back middle school days...

So..i found this on a friend's blog and thought I would go back down memory lane and fill out one of these questionnaires like I did a MILLION times in middle school.  Seriously, I would sit at home and fill out those things for hours...sheesh I was a weird kid. 

1. What time did you get up this morning? 9:15am
2. Diamonds or pearls? You an usually catch me wearing my pearls on any given day, BUT a big fat diamond is reallly nice too.  :)
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Dinner For Schmucks with the hubby.  It was funny.
4. What is your favorite TV show? HG TV ALL DAY EVERY DAY!  The Office, Food Network, Say Yes to the Dress
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Life Cinnamon cereal, oatmeal, or a fiber one bar.
6. What is your middle name? Hogan...well...Ann.  Kaitlin Hogan Ann Jones.  haha, not really..but on my SS card it says Kaitlin Hogan Jones..but my given name is Kaitlin Ann.
7. What food do you dislike? I pretty much like food. Period.
8. What kind of car do you drive? 2008 Nissan Rogue
9. What characteristic do you despise? Arrogance, clinginess, know-it-all's.
10. Favorite item of clothing? Dresses in any shape or form for EVERY season. I love them!!!
11. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?  British Virgin Islands
12. Where would you retire? I want to live on the lake in a big house with a wrap-around porch with a huge yard for my gradnchildrens to run around in :)
13. What was your most recent memorable birthday? This past year when I turned 22 on my honeymoon! I got to sip margaritas all day long with my hubby of three days!
14. When is your birthday? May 31
15. Morning person or a night person? Neither. I like my sleep! But more of a night than morning person
16. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I am determined to become a "runner"...like more than once a month runner...like a 3-5 days a week runner...we'll see how it goes.
17. What is your favorite flower? Peonies, Zinnas, Gardenias, hydrangeas...i love flowers.
18. What was the last thing you ate? A flat chocolate chip cookie.
19. How is the weather right now? HOT and humid...come on Fall!!!!!!
20. Favorite restaurant? Red Lobster, Bonefish Grill, PF Changs, Chick-fil-a..i love food.
21. What was your favorite toy as a child?BARBIES
22. Summer or winter? There is nothing like a little summer sundress.  SUMMER
23. Chocolate or Vanilla? Double Dark Chocolate...anything and everything chocolate.
24. When was the last time you cried? A few days ago..listening to a sermon.
25. What did you do last night? Went to bible study and made some yummy enchiladas.
26. What are you afraid of? Roaches. I HATE THEM.
27. Salty or sweet? Sweet---I am my mother's daughter!
28. How many years at your current job? Umm..around 2 months. I'm a newbie.
29. Favorite day of the week? Sunday. I love a good sermon, yummy Sunday lunch, and a Sunday nap.
30. Do you make friends easily? I would say so...but i guess you'd have to ask my friends...

So, there you have it. I am now a middle schooler.  And I feel so accomplished now that I wasted twenty minutes of my life..