Life is Precious

Our dear friend Brian was critically injured in a car accident on Sunday. This news shot right through our hearts. Brian is one of Chris' closest friends. He had just talked to him a few nights before. We were planning on getting together for the NC State Bowl Game after Christmas. It is scary how fast something can go wrong.

All of this got me to thinking. I know life is precious but when something happens so close to home it is a reality check. You realize how important it is to let the people around you know how important they are in your life. Everyday I am touched by people in my life. I am making an effort to let people know how they have affected me or helped me. I do not wanted to take anyone or anything for granted.

I am so thankful for my wonderful husband, very supportive parents, and overall loving family. Everyday I thank God for all his many blessings. We continue to pray for Brian and his family. He is making improvements everyday. Stay strong Brian! You have helped me put my life into perspective.

“Life becomes precious and more special to us when we look for the little everyday miracles and get excited about the privileges of simply being human” by Tim Hansel

New Camera

I got the Canon Rebel Eso camera a few weeks ago. I have been testing it on all kinds of things lately. Here are some pics from the lastest doggie shoot. I am looking forward to finding a photography class to take after the new year.

The holidays have begun

Well I started off the holiday season by cutting my finger with a handsaw. I was trying to make the tree look perfect:) Yes it hurt, a lot. No stitches but the nurse at school said I probably could have used a few. Oh well. It is healing. The tree is up and decorated. I added a few last touches to the mantle this afternoon. I have been playing all of my Christmas CD's and loving every minute of it.

Last night was the work Christmas party. You sure learn a lot about people after they have had a few drinks. Needless to say I was completely entertained by the older generations of teacher having one too many totties! I can't wait to see them at school on Monday.

Only 19 days until Santa comes to town.

Trying to Respect the Turkey

I am itching to start playing all my Christmas CD's and begin decortaing the house. It is so hard to respect the Turkey.

I love these ornaments.

Nothing beats fall in the mountains

I grew up in the mountains of NC. I really miss all the beautiful colors in the fall. Atlanta just doesn't have the same fall look and feel as back home. I went to visit my parents a few weeks ago and had a wonderful time. We were typical toursits and took a few pictures of all the pretty scenery. I miss the mountains!

Apples, Apples Everywhere

We went to the Apple Festival in Elijay, GA today. I have never seen so many different apple related items in my life. Apples in every color, apple bread, apple pies, apple cider, apple slushi (weird), apple ice cream, you get the picture. Chris and I were able to buy a few yummy things. I can't wait to munch on my carmel covered apple. It is not fall without a carmel covered apple.

The best part of the whole day was going to eat at the famous Poole's BBQ. The food was good and the atmosphere was most interesting. Outside the restaraunt on the hill are hundereds of wooden pigs with names written on them. It looked like a pig graveyard. We had to get a picture (above). We are making the Apple Festival and Poole's a fall tradition.

Bad Momma

I already know I will not be a good momma. I have 2 doggies that are my children, for right now. Anytime they do something wrong I just laugh. Tonight Bella stole a hamburger bun right off my plate on the counter. I wasn't in the kitchen when she did it but I heard her making all kinds of noise. I only caught the tale end of her finishing up her "treat." I stood there and tried to keep a stern face, but I caved and started laughing. There was no discipline at all. Bad momma! She is spoiled rotten. I created a monster.