The Post Where a Title Eludes Me

I feel like we've been so busy, but now that I'm trying to write about it, it doesn't seem so, well, busy. I'm just going to dive right in! On Saturday we met Spencer's MiMi at the airport to pick her up from a two week long business trip.  She missed Spencie so much that we've been staying with them these past few days.  Since we missed her birthday, as she was an out-of-towner, on Sunday we baked the most delicious, mouthwatering, make-you-want-to-weep, carrot cake.  It took almost all day to make and bake and ice that baby, but it was so worth every scrumptious, highly caloric bite!  I took many a picture of the baking and making process, but I don't have my camera doo-hickey that hooks up to my computer, so I can't download the pictures yet.

I finally joined the rest of mainstream America on Sunday night, as I watched New Moon for the first time. Yes, I'm about 5-6 months behind, but at least I can now say I'm like every other teeny bopper in the universe!  (No offense to those of you who aren't teeny boppers and love Twilight, etc.)

On Monday I got to sleep in and when I woke up breakfast was made for me as I watched Regis and Kelly... heavenly.  And then us gals went and got pedicures!  It was Spencer's first "pedi," but she loved every second of it.  (I also loved every second of it because it was my first one in over a year!) Spence just stood in the water for a minute and then got her toes painted, nothing else, so it wasn't a real pedi for her, but she was thrilled just the same. I took a bunch of pictures of that too, but for the aforementioned reason, I can't post them.  I did try and snap a few of Spencer's tootsies in the car, but it was difficult- here's the best with the least blur:

Spence is absolutely in love with her toes and she takes great joy in showing everybody.  After we had our girly afternoon I had to go to my sociology class.  We had a test and after it was over he let us leave early. (And no, this wasn't our final, out final is on the 10th, which I think is kinda stinky- a test and a final all in two weeks.)   So on my way back the PGP's house, it's about a 45 minute drive, there were some crazy storms that I had to drive through.  But because it was such a long drive, and I was traveling behind the storm, I got to see two separate rainbows!  They were miles apart and I tried to my best take pictures of them while I was driving.  They aren't the best, but you get the idea.

I like to think it was a double good omen!  And I'm so glad that I took these pictures, because you couldn't see them from the PGP's house.  So where am I now?  Tuesday.  Which was yesterday and I should be able to easily recall the events.  I didn't do much yesterday except go the store to buy some sticker books for Spencer, hang out and do a little studying, watch It's Complicated (the movie with Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin), read a little, and watch GLEE, etc. I love, love, love, that show. It makes me miss high school, as I was a cheerleader and in the show choir, but it also brings back so many wonderful memories. And then I went to sleep at 11pm. Eleven P. M.  That is unheard of in my world.  

And now we are all caught up to today, whew!  Today the PGP's took Spencie to story time at the library while I snoozed and then woke up and watched the tube and did some studying.  When they got back we we went to the Farmer's Market only to find out that on Wednesdays it's from 3-7pm instead of from 8am-12pm like it is on Saturdays. So we will be heading back there later on this afternoon. Spencer is taking a nap right now, Praise The Lord!  She hasn't been napping since we've been here and she's not been all that pleasant to be around after 3pm.  I couldn't take another afternoon of it and I spent the last hour trying to coax her into dreamland.  

Tomorrow we are going home.  Which means this is my last night of having someone else cook dinner for me(us).  Sometimes it's nice to not always have to do everything by myself, ya know?  I need to make sure our homestead is still there and other various chores.  I have my Anatomy final on Saturday and that's going to be...special.  (not in the good way.)  How weird is this- even though our final is this Saturday, we still have two more labs and one more quiz left to do?  That's just C-RAZY!  

Okay, well I think that's all.  I'm going to try and get those pictures up here soon, along with the recipe for the-best-carrot-cake-recipe-that-has-and-will-ever-exist-here-on-earth.  And just as soon as school is over for the semester I will resume a regular posting schedule.  Promise!

It's Christmastime!

We had a lovely, albeit stressful, time at my aunt's house yesterday. The food was delicious and we watched Home Alone on repeat the whole day. Spencer didn't take a nap yesterday and she fell asleep on the way home at 7pm and slept the whole night through! I went to sleep almost as soon as we got home, too, and I'm feeling a tad more rejuvenated.

I'm really excited for Christmas! We watched the parade yesterday and Spencer really seemed into Santa Claus- not wailing and turning unworldly shades of red while hiding her face. So I'm taking that as a positive thing :) I've started a little of my decorating outside, a few Christmas trees and such. It takes such a long time to run all the extension cords and make sure everything is safe and secure. Once all that is done, the outdoors setup is pretty easy.

Tomorrow we're going to the PGPs for Thanksgiving with them. Hopefully I'll be able to catch up on some of my school work that MUST get done this week! I'm in full on avoidance, Scarlett O'Hara, mode where that's concerned right now- I'll think about it tomorrow.

I hope everyone had a lovely Holiday and you have a great weekend.

My Taste in My Movies

I have a deep, deep love for all cheesy 80's movies, especially if there's a music or dance montage theme, and apparently, Spencer shares this as well. Usually, she will only sit and watch something on TV for no more than 15 minutes, then she gets bored and we have to do something else.

That all changed this weekend when she discovered Grease 2, which I had DVRed awhile back when it was on ABC family. I'm not kidding, she watched the whole movie and when it was over she yelled "Gin Mama, Gin" while clapping her hands! She danced and sang (her own special words) and jumped and was totally engrossed with the entire movie.

I have to say, my heart swelled with love! Grease 2 was my favorite movie in elementary school, even more than the original, which I like, but nothing compared to the so-bad-it's-good sequel. This was her favorite part, when they are at the bowling alley.

Bride Wars

I went to see Bride Wars with my best friend, Sara, today! Saturday didn't quite work out, so we went today. Maybe it's because I never went to movies on Sundays, but I was really shocked how many people were there.


We waited in line for about 10 minutes at the kiosk and when we got to the front, we found out it only took a charge card. And of course all I had was cash!


So it was back outside for us- we had to wait in a long cold 15 minute line. I think it was worth it, it felt good just to get out for some adult time. And the movie was so good! It was the perfect escape movie, funny and happy. I totally recommend it if you are looking for a fun movie.


I'm now back on the couch, Spencer's in my lap asleep. All is right with the world.

TGIF

As a child of the 80's, TGIF held a lot more meaning than just "Thank Goodness It's Friday." It actually meant 2 solid hours of my favorite ABC comedies- Full House, Family Matters, Perfect Strangers, and whatever show could survive the 9:30pm slot- Hangin' With Mr. Cooper was the last one, I think.

Now that I stay at home with Spencer, Fridays really have very little meaning anymore. They're just like any old day of the week, Saturdays too, for that matter. But this weekend I'm getting a little adult time and I'm so excited!!!!!!!!

My mom is going to watch Spencer for a few hours on Saturday and I'm going to a movie! A real movie! I haven't been to the theater since before Spencer was born. I know, right, that's crazy!

It's rare that I'm ever without Spencer, she's very attached to me and I like having her around. I'm NOT complaining about this, I love having her with me, but sometimes I just need a little "me time." Not much, just a few hours, to rejuvenate myself.

Did I mention how excited I am to go see a movie? Pretty freaking EXCITED!!

Any suggestions on what I should see? Something happy or funny or romantic- nothing that will make me sad and depressed. Leave your suggestions please and have a fantastic weekend!

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Since Baby, I haven’t been to the movies even once! This may not seem like a big deal, but I use to go to the movies a few times a month. All this really means is that I’m behind on pop culture references for a few months, or at least until in comes out on On Demand or I buy the DVD.

I’m watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall right now, so I’m finally understanding the whole Russel Brand thing. Although, I would take Jason Segal over Brand, any day of the week.