Weird Meme

I stole this from Erin It's nice to know everyone has a little bit of weird in them!

“THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the ‘6 weird things about you.’ People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says ‘you are tagged’ in their comments and tell them to read your blog.”

1. I am incredibly anal about even numbers. So much that when I eat things like the little pretzel sticks I have to eat them 2 at a time. Either one on each side of my mouth or two on the same side but then I must alternate sides. You don't want to know how I eat skittles! It's scary! Just ask Lesa!

2. When I was in high school I was a Valpo Vikette (flag girl at half time) and all the routines we learned were in 8 counts. For years after I counted my steps in sets of eights! I catch myself doing it every now and then!

3. I get embarrassed for characters on TV or in movies. So much that I have to turn the channel or cover my face because I feel so embarrassed!

4. When I am working on something or concentrating on something I purse my lips like I'm gonna kiss someone! It's not very attractive. It's a good thing I work in very low light and my clients usually close their eyes when I give massages!

5. Sometimes, just for fun, I will talk in a British accent. It's really is fun and usually Dave will do it back. We sound very stupid but hey!

6. I like to dip french fries in butterscotch pudding. It's very tasty! You should try it. Oh! and I like to dip carrots in the Carmel sauce they make for dipping apples!

I am not gonna tag anyone. So if you're gonna do this leave a comment so I can find out how weird you are!

Hangman and Stuff

Hey people, I just wanted to direct your attention to the bottom of my blog. I just installed a Hangman game and it is quite enjoyable! ;)

What in the world have I been up to? you ask! Well, NOTHING! I haven't started christmas shopping yet! I haven't been knitting. I haven't been anywhere since Sunday! Well, I do walk Leslie to school every day. Davey and I take that oportunity to walk downtown every now and then but does that really count? Nah. I did just finish up yet another Nora Roberts book. I know, enough already. I just can't help how much I like to read people! What can I say. I have a couple more books on hand to read but I think it's time for a break! I've got my sock out today and am back to working on it. Poor thing probably feels neglected! I'll post some pics when I get over to my InLaws next. It would be great if Santa or the Tax Refund Fairy would buy me a digital camera! Keep your fingers crossed. Although every time we buy one the darn thing breaks. Seriously the last one broke after a month! It was a Vivitar and we got it for $100. I don't recommend that camera! I didn't even drop it. It just stopped working. Anyway, I'm rambling.

I really can't start packing for the move yet, I've made all the lists I can think of so........I guess I'm good. Tonight is my knitting circle's (The YarnHos) christmas party. I'm super excited to go although I will be missing the hour long episode of The Office. I am BUMMED to miss it. Maybe I can get Dave to record it. Wonder of wonders! That about wraps things up so, happy knitting folks. Thank you, that is all!

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Trixie Helper

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Christmas Meme

Christmas meme. I snagged this from Erin's blog.

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Egg Nog, I love the stuff! Especially the "chugs" you get at the grocery store.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Most gifts are wrapped unless Santa brings something rather large.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Usually we use colored lights. When we had our fake tree I would wrap a couple of strands of white lights around the inner poll before we put the branches on. It make the tree glow from the inside....VERY pretty!

4. Do you hang mistletoe? No.

5. When do you put up your decorations? We usually put up our decorations and tree the day after Thanksgiving but the last couple of years we've had to wait a couple weeks. We're planning on getting things up this coming weekend. We need to go get a real tree, our fake one bit the dust a couple years ago.

6. What is your favorite Christmas meal include? We have traditional meals at both my family's gathering and at my in-laws' gathering. What are they? Sloppy joes with my family and stuffed pork chops at my in-laws.

7. Favorite Holiday Christmas memory as a child? I loved being in my grandparent's house. We would play games in the attic room, my dad would fall asleep under the dinning room table! I don't know why. It was great! I just miss being with my Graddy.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I don't know really. I remember staying up really late with my sisters one year so we could catch him. Santa may not be real but I most definitely believe in the magic of the season!

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? When I was young we would open gifts at my dad's parent's house. Now, with my family, we open gifts on Christmas morning.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? Colored lights, red and silver garland, and then we have store bought ornaments as well as sentimental ornaments. Last year we had the kids make green and red paper chains. I think we'll do that again.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? It's a love/hate relationship. I love to look at it and play in it. I can TERRIFIED to drive in it.

12. Can you ice skate? I've never been ice skating in my life.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Dave officially proposed to me on a Christmas morning. I'd have to say that was my favorite gift because that has, in turn, brought me more gifts. My children. I love nothing more than to watch them on Christmas morning.

14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays Christmas for you?
Family.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Christmas Dessert?
Oi! What a question. My MIL makes all kinds of wonderful and tasty things. It's hard to pick just one. Rum balls, chocolate covered toffee, Fannie Mae cake, Scottish bagpipes, to name a few. Oh and I make a mean double coconut cream pie.

16. What is your favorite Holiday Christmas tradition?
Every year we take a drive on Christmas eve to look at all the decorated houses and we sing Christmas carols.

17. What tops your tree?
I have a lighted star.

18. What is your favorite Christmas Song?
Silent Night, it always reminds me of my Graddy. He used to sing it and he had such a lovely voice.

Moving!

Hey Gang! I am HAPPY to report that we are MOVING! In about 2 months! I am just so happy! We'll be moving to Chesterton. I'll be a lot closer to work, that's gonna be nice! Leslie has to switch schools but she's excited about it. The apartment is really nice and big! It's a 2 story loft. The loft area is perfect for the kids to play in so thier toys (hopefully) won't be scattered throughout the entire place. I won't bet my life on it though! For your viewing pleasure.....the floor plan!

It's been a really long time since we had our own place. We've moved around a lot these last few years, so I'm gonna do all I can to really make this a good home for us. Especially after the events from this past summer. Anyway, as you can most likely tell, I am excited!

On the knitting front, I found my sock project bag! YAY. I haven't actually worked on it in quite some time, to busy reading! TeeHee. I'll get a move on and show you what I've got done. I do really like knitting the socks on 2 circs! Okay people, we have to get around and about! Happy Knitting. Thank you, that is all!