Sunday, December 7, 2008

Random Weekend Happenings

I'm still feeling a bit off, so forgive the randomness of this post. I am feeling better, but not quite 100% yet. S0 here goes...

When I got home from work on Friday, M to the Izz-A was itching to give me one of my Christmas gifts. He never wants to wait until the actual holiday to give me my present. He's such a kid in that way (many ways actually). I, on the other hand, do not like to get my gifts early because I am the queen of wanting to have something to look forward to.

He insisted that I open it, saying I would want to use it throughout the holiday season. I decided to go ahead and open it, and was thrilled to find
a new Nikon camera. I have been wanting one for quite a while now, but didn't even ask for one because I figured it was a hopeless cause.


Score one for the hubby. That does, however, mean that this blog may become quite picture heavy.


Today after church we had to make a trip to Lowe's and Wal-mart for a few necessities.



Here I am sitting in the Starbuck's drive-through waiting for another necessity of sorts (Peppermint mocha something or another) and trying to figure this thing out.





Note the object hanging out of the back passenger window. In lieu of buying a baby window shade, Matt prefers to just find a random piece of clothing (in this case, my gray fleece) and roll it up in the window. That's how we roll.

In other weekend news, we also attended our local Christmas parade (if you can even call it that) that lasted all of about a minute and a half, and that's only because it got stopped by a train midway through. It was incredibly lame and I promised to never do it again. It took us longer to drive to it and park than it did to watch it. Seriously, I sneezed and it was over. It definitely was not worth taking off my pajamas for.


Now, I realize I haven't posted in a few days, and as much as I love to post everyday, the holiday season is throwing me off a bit. I'm a girl of routine and as we all know, December brings nothing of the sort. So we'll have to see how it goes.

Before I go, I must congratulate my boys for their win yesterday. And I think the saying must be true, Superman does in fact where Tebow pajamas to bed.


GO GATORS!


49 comments:

Mrs. Realife said...

I LOVE the Gators and they did AWESOME yesterday :) I grew up going to the games with my dance team and volunteering helping people to their seats -- The memory of a lifetime was dancing at half-time one year --

Happy Holidays!

Dana said...

I'll try not to hold it against you that you are now on the "other" side....I'm a Canon girl :)

GO GATOOOOORS!

Meghan said...

Ahhhh love the baby shade haha
so classic :)

Kristy said...

Okay- we are so similar- I just got a new Nikon for my b-day and Jeremiah always wants to give me early presents!
Did SalGal give you the nudge to do this? I asked her on FB where in the heck you were. =)
Sorry you're feeling bad!!

Belle- Pink Cupcake said...

That is something I would do! So now im jealous and I have to know which one you got??! Thats so sweet that he gave it to you early!

Puttin' On The GRITS said...

You're going to need to step up the posting. Because if they don't, I sure as hell won't be getting one! I only know he was Christmas shopping at BPS shop because he called to inform me that instead of having Santa's reindeer available for pictures in the store...you got to shoot them with nerf guns. "Now that's American!!"

....as much as I hate being the "loser girl who graduated and never left town"...it sure is fun after a big win! GO GATORS!

Grace said...

What a great gift! I look forward to lots of pictures!

Ps. Love the baby shade! Haha

preppy little dress AKA "PLD" said...

enjoy your new camera, let us know how it works out! i am looking for a new digital camera myself! happy holidays!

Michele said...

Hi Hollie ~ what a great gift...enjoy it and I can't wait to see new pictures.

That was an awesome game yesterday and I'm glad they won.

Hugz,
Michele

~Andrea~ A Burns Life/The Losing Side Of Life said...

Go Gators...Love the new camera, def. score one for the hubby! Peppermint Mocha Twist is the drink, I thought it was Yummy...Yummy:)

Haley Nicodemus said...

Love the makeshift window shade. Too funny!

Rebecca Jo said...

Hey - be sure to stop by my blog for a fun surprise!!!!

Sara said...

Enjoy your new camera! Those are really nice!

Unknown said...

Yay for a new camera!!!

Shauna said...

I am new here! What a great blog :)

Mrs Anne said...

Kudo's to the hubster on a job well done!

YAY! for you! How exciting to get a new camera!

:) Can't wait to see all your great shots!

tickledpink said...

Your hubby did well, and that was great to give it to you early so you can be using during the holidays! I like how your hubby rolls with the shade! I remember doing that with a blanket when I was a kid traveling during the summer with the sun hitting right on me!

Bridget said...

My husband got me a new camera today too! same thing he said open it you will want to use it before Christmas! I'm so happy I got it early...Lot's of pictures to take Now, I have to go figure it out:)

Unknown said...

What a great present!!!! I see we are on complete opposite sides where football is concerned LOL

Amy W said...

Thanks for stopping by my site. You site is GORGEOUS! Love the header and all the photos.

TheVanzants said...

Good one, Matt! Hollie - I know you're going to love your camera!

We missed the parade on Saturday due to sickness around my house - glad to know I didn't miss much!

Missed seeing you yesterday - we're under the weather around here too.

~Mrs. Guru~ said...

Congrats on your new camera!! Can't wait to see lots of pictures!!

Anonymous said...

Awesome awesome gift! And I love that car shot. Have fun taking tons of pictures with your new toy!!

koopermom said...

ugh, I've been wanting a NIkon D40 for what seems like AGES!!!! Congrats on the great camera!!!!

Shauna said...

love that pink scarf - can I have it? can I??

Anonymous said...

Congrats on getting a new camera!!

You've been tagged!

Megan said...

Congrats on getting such a great gift (and early too!) I am terrible at waiting to let people open things on Christmas.

Loving the "window shade" :0)

Emily said...

gooo gators.... booo ou!! I live in oklahoma but root for the other school there..oklahoma state!! hope your gators win!! love the starbucks pic! i really want/need a camera like that;)hope you start feeling 100%

Anonymous said...

congrats on your new camera - you will love it! And I, for one, am glad the blog will become more "picture heavy," I think all blogs could use more pictures!

Charis said...

LOVE the ornament!

Anonymous said...

The Ole Miss Rebels want to congratulate your Gators on a fine season, and gladly accept all the "Thank You" comments. If not for Ole Miss waking up the Gators....

GO SEC :-)
Hotty Toddy!

Katy said...

Yea yea for the camera. I would like one as well......Santa, please!
I like your baby window covering, that's nice.

Kerri said...

SOOOOO GLAD you won't have to bust out your 2XL video camera for a quik pic!!:-)

Chic Runner said...

That picture is too cute. You're hair is always perfect! I'm jealous. :) Too funny about the gray fleece!

Sarah Ring said...

That is too funny - my hubby can never wait for gifts either, but at least this time yours had good reason to have you open your gift early! What a nice camera! Merry Christmas Hollie!

Angela said...

Haha! Yay! GO GATORS!!

Lindsey said...

Aww haha you are too cute! Love the camera and the baby shade!

Brandi said...

Love the camera! That is a super nice gift!! The window covering cracks me up, I did the same thing for myself on our trip to St Louis. You do what you gotta do!

petrii said...

YAY ~~ digging me some Gators football ~~ WOOHOO on that win ~~ go Tebow!!!!! What a nice camera. Can't wait to see lots of pics.

Hope you feel better soon.

Have a GREAT evening,
Dawn

Amanda-The Family News! said...

Oh now that is just TOO funny about the baby shade - hey, whatever works!

MiMi said...

So excited for you about your new camera! I have a Nikon, also, and I absolutely LOVE it! I think the hubby made an excellent decision on that gift!

I'm expecting to see tons of pictures now!

Lianna Knight said...

I am SO glad you got the camera you've wanted...I look forward to seeing all your pics now :)

The Drama Mama said...

WOW...your husband really did score with the Nikon! Congrats!!...I know how exciting that is!...I think mine will stay attached to my hip for a while.

And congrats on your boys (we love Tebow!)...we were rootin' for them to win!

Stephanie said...

Hope you're back to normal in no time!

What a wonderful hubby you have and what a great gift!!!

Lorie said...

Oh! What a great present! Love it!

Megan said...

Yay! A new camera what a great gift!

Anonymous said...

What a great gift!
And a big GO GATORS!!!

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