Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with with family, food, and fun!xoxo,
The Hamiltons
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with with family, food, and fun!xoxo,
The Hamiltons
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Day of Rest?
Usually Sundays in this house are spent going to church, eating lunch, and spending the entire rest of the day lazing about on the couch. And boy do 
I mean lazy! We seriously do not even get up until dinner time. Not this weekend though! Following my need to get organized inside I thought it was finally time to replace the dead plants in my yard and spruce it up for winter and the upcoming holiday season.
There are such beautiful winter flowers and I knew the outside of my house would benefit from some attention. I headed to my neighborhood plant store and stocked up on cabbage, kale, snapdragons, and pansies. Once home I decided my little mini boxwoods were not thriving up next to the house and maybe they would prefer being the center of attention down by the tree. I got rid of my now sorry looking purple pepper plants and replaced the pots with purple kale and snapdragons. The other pots around the front got white cabbage and an assortment of snapdragons. I ended up having some extras and
planted those in the island near the garage. I put an entire flat of pansies up near the boxwoods and am pretty happy with the results. I can't wait for everything to bloom! I had to refrain from changing out my fall flag to the Christmas themed one and adding my lighted mini tress to the front porch. A lot of people in my neighborhood already have their houses decorated for Christmas. One holiday at a time though, and you can bet mine will be going up next weekend!! I am also excited to unveil my Christmas blog but you will have to be patient! Hope you enjoyed your weekend and if I am not back again before, Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo
I mean lazy! We seriously do not even get up until dinner time. Not this weekend though! Following my need to get organized inside I thought it was finally time to replace the dead plants in my yard and spruce it up for winter and the upcoming holiday season.There are such beautiful winter flowers and I knew the outside of my house would benefit from some attention. I headed to my neighborhood plant store and stocked up on cabbage, kale, snapdragons, and pansies. Once home I decided my little mini boxwoods were not thriving up next to the house and maybe they would prefer being the center of attention down by the tree. I got rid of my now sorry looking purple pepper plants and replaced the pots with purple kale and snapdragons. The other pots around the front got white cabbage and an assortment of snapdragons. I ended up having some extras and
planted those in the island near the garage. I put an entire flat of pansies up near the boxwoods and am pretty happy with the results. I can't wait for everything to bloom! I had to refrain from changing out my fall flag to the Christmas themed one and adding my lighted mini tress to the front porch. A lot of people in my neighborhood already have their houses decorated for Christmas. One holiday at a time though, and you can bet mine will be going up next weekend!! I am also excited to unveil my Christmas blog but you will have to be patient! Hope you enjoyed your weekend and if I am not back again before, Happy Thanksgiving! xoxo
Friday, November 21, 2008
pro.duc.tive
pro.duc.tive [pruh-duhk-tiv]- adjective- Yielding favorable or useful results; constructive; having the power of producing; generative; creative.
I am a little afraid that this post will show you just how OCD I am, but so be it! Maybe it will inspire you to get a jump start on "Spring" cleaning! Anyway, productive
just about sums up last Sunday for me. I was able to tackle the mounds of laundry piling up in our closet and while I was in there decided to do a little reorganizing. The closet is where I tend to stash clothes and forget about them. I get dressed in there every morning so I figured it would help if everything got organized and cleaned up. I pretty much took everything out and started sorting. A few hours later I came out with three bags for Goodwill and a totally color-coordinated, season based closet! All the current winter clothes are hanging right in front of me when I walk in with shoes and jackets over on the left. Dress shirts and school shirts are off on the right side of the closet hanging in order of colors in the rainbow. Polos and other summer shirts are down on the left underneath Linc's nice shirts. It looks so nice and hopefully I will be able to keep it clean until the next season!
I am a little afraid that this post will show you just how OCD I am, but so be it! Maybe it will inspire you to get a jump start on "Spring" cleaning! Anyway, productive
just about sums up last Sunday for me. I was able to tackle the mounds of laundry piling up in our closet and while I was in there decided to do a little reorganizing. The closet is where I tend to stash clothes and forget about them. I get dressed in there every morning so I figured it would help if everything got organized and cleaned up. I pretty much took everything out and started sorting. A few hours later I came out with three bags for Goodwill and a totally color-coordinated, season based closet! All the current winter clothes are hanging right in front of me when I walk in with shoes and jackets over on the left. Dress shirts and school shirts are off on the right side of the closet hanging in order of colors in the rainbow. Polos and other summer shirts are down on the left underneath Linc's nice shirts. It looks so nice and hopefully I will be able to keep it clean until the next season!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Seven Things
Well, I was tagged by my friend Becky to tell you seven things you don't know about me but being in the spirit of Thanksgiving I decided to change it up a bit and tell you seven things I am thankful for!
1- My husband. I have known Linc for almost nine years now and every day he continues to amaze me with how awesome he is! He works from home and still does all the house-y things that need to get done. I am also thankful to God for bringing us together at such a young age, keeping our relationship and our love for each strong for many years and over many miles, and for allowing us to spend the rest of our lives together!
2- My family. How great to grow up with such a loving, caring, and supportive family. I count my sisters among by best friends and my parents as my role models. They have shown me what a successful marriage looks like. Not to mention these people are the best at making me laugh until I cry!
3- My job. As much as I complain and gripe about the commute there are still a lot of wonderful things about teaching kids. And thankfully with this unstable economy, at least I know I will have a job tomorrow!
4- My friends- new and old, far and near. Because honestly, what would life be like without these great girlfriends to share it with? And I don't get to see most of them nearly enough but when we do it is like we've never been apart.
5- My house. Linc and I have been very blessed and to be able to buy our own house at such a young age is wonderful. There are always projects to work on and things to fix up (plus the never ending cleaning) but we have a beautiful place and I am so proud to call it home!
6- My crazy JRTs. Even though most of the time I want to kill them and they are slowly ruining the beautiful place I call home, I could not live without them. They are wonderful snuggle buddies and can always put a smile on my face (except when they are being naughty...which is really almost always...hmm...)
7- Technology. I can't imagine what life would be like without things like email and the internet. I might actually have to talk to people on the phone! Ah! Although it wastes a good majority of my time, I really am glad to have things like Facebook and Blogger to keep in touch with people and see what is going on in their everyday lives.
It was hard to narrow it down to seven things, I could probably go on forever but I won't bore you! I am now tagging Kristin and Courtney to either tell seven things about themselves or to share in the holiday spirit and list what they are most thankful for! Have fun blogging! <3
1- My husband. I have known Linc for almost nine years now and every day he continues to amaze me with how awesome he is! He works from home and still does all the house-y things that need to get done. I am also thankful to God for bringing us together at such a young age, keeping our relationship and our love for each strong for many years and over many miles, and for allowing us to spend the rest of our lives together!
2- My family. How great to grow up with such a loving, caring, and supportive family. I count my sisters among by best friends and my parents as my role models. They have shown me what a successful marriage looks like. Not to mention these people are the best at making me laugh until I cry!
3- My job. As much as I complain and gripe about the commute there are still a lot of wonderful things about teaching kids. And thankfully with this unstable economy, at least I know I will have a job tomorrow!
4- My friends- new and old, far and near. Because honestly, what would life be like without these great girlfriends to share it with? And I don't get to see most of them nearly enough but when we do it is like we've never been apart.
5- My house. Linc and I have been very blessed and to be able to buy our own house at such a young age is wonderful. There are always projects to work on and things to fix up (plus the never ending cleaning) but we have a beautiful place and I am so proud to call it home!
6- My crazy JRTs. Even though most of the time I want to kill them and they are slowly ruining the beautiful place I call home, I could not live without them. They are wonderful snuggle buddies and can always put a smile on my face (except when they are being naughty...which is really almost always...hmm...)
7- Technology. I can't imagine what life would be like without things like email and the internet. I might actually have to talk to people on the phone! Ah! Although it wastes a good majority of my time, I really am glad to have things like Facebook and Blogger to keep in touch with people and see what is going on in their everyday lives.
It was hard to narrow it down to seven things, I could probably go on forever but I won't bore you! I am now tagging Kristin and Courtney to either tell seven things about themselves or to share in the holiday spirit and list what they are most thankful for! Have fun blogging! <3
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
TA-DA!
The new blog is officially ready for viewing- new three column template, background and wallpaper, and self-designed header! I am so happy with the way it turned out...it definitely took a while to get everything just so. I hope you enjoy the changes! =)
PS- Thanks to my amazing husband who helped me figure out all the html code and fixed everything I screwed up in the process!!
November 14, 2008
I changed the blog again...it was a little too pastel for November ;)
PS- Thanks to my amazing husband who helped me figure out all the html code and fixed everything I screwed up in the process!!
November 14, 2008
I changed the blog again...it was a little too pastel for November ;)
Saturday, November 8, 2008
This is My Saturday Night
I won my tennis match today...because the other team's partner did not show up and the had to forfeit. My partner and I were pretty disappointed considering we had already been there for almost two hours before they shared this information with us, but hey, it's still a win and helped my team take all five points!
In other news, I thought the blog could use a bit of sprucing up. What's the opinion on the new fall inspired header? This is what I do when I am bored on a Saturday night. Want one too? Let me know!
In other news, I thought the blog could use a bit of sprucing up. What's the opinion on the new fall inspired header? This is what I do when I am bored on a Saturday night. Want one too? Let me know!
Friday, November 7, 2008
I Wear My Sunglasses at Night
Yesterday I went to the eye doctor for my annual exam and to update my glasses and contacts prescription. My last optometrist had explained that my insurance covered free contacts, which I wear daily, so it had been a while since changing the lenses in my 
two pairs of frames because they were so stinkin' expensive! After doing my exam the doctor sent me to the glasses guy who sat down with me to price out some new prescription sunglasses, which I have wanted my whole life but always thought I couldn't afford! I was set on getting the contacts and I thought I would go ahead and put the sunglasses on my Christmas list. After pulling up my insurance he realized that it was an either/or situation that I was not aware of. Either I could get the free contacts OR I could get new lenses and frames for 50% off the wholesale price. What?!? I had never been told that before and certainly the last optometrist never explained that to me. All this time I never updated my glasses because they were so pricey! If I opted for insurance to cover the cost of the new glasses I would have to pay for the contacts out of pocket, but they are 
only $23 a box versus hundreds of dollars for new glasses! After learning this news I went ahead and picked out some cool Kate Spade frames and we priced out how much it would cost for them and the extra dark polarized lenses. Let's just say that after seeing what the price would normally be without insurance and comparing it to the price I would pay with insurance (a savings of over $300) I went ahead and ordered them! Thankfully my every day glasses have such similar prescriptions to my new contacts and sunglasses that I don't have to change the lenses this time. What a relief! I can't wait to try out my new spiffy shades next week when they are finished!
PS- these pictures aren't the exact sunglasses, but they have that same shape and tortoise coloring only with a bit more greenish hue!
two pairs of frames because they were so stinkin' expensive! After doing my exam the doctor sent me to the glasses guy who sat down with me to price out some new prescription sunglasses, which I have wanted my whole life but always thought I couldn't afford! I was set on getting the contacts and I thought I would go ahead and put the sunglasses on my Christmas list. After pulling up my insurance he realized that it was an either/or situation that I was not aware of. Either I could get the free contacts OR I could get new lenses and frames for 50% off the wholesale price. What?!? I had never been told that before and certainly the last optometrist never explained that to me. All this time I never updated my glasses because they were so pricey! If I opted for insurance to cover the cost of the new glasses I would have to pay for the contacts out of pocket, but they are 
only $23 a box versus hundreds of dollars for new glasses! After learning this news I went ahead and picked out some cool Kate Spade frames and we priced out how much it would cost for them and the extra dark polarized lenses. Let's just say that after seeing what the price would normally be without insurance and comparing it to the price I would pay with insurance (a savings of over $300) I went ahead and ordered them! Thankfully my every day glasses have such similar prescriptions to my new contacts and sunglasses that I don't have to change the lenses this time. What a relief! I can't wait to try out my new spiffy shades next week when they are finished!PS- these pictures aren't the exact sunglasses, but they have that same shape and tortoise coloring only with a bit more greenish hue!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day 2008
I do not discuss politics so this is all I have to say about today...
Please vote smart!
Matthew 6:10
Please vote smart!
Matthew 6:10
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Deja Vu
This morning I was on my way to church and really looking forward to hearing the new sermon. I was driving down the highway and talking to my mom on the phone but something didn't feel right with my car and I quickly hung up with her to focus on my driving. When I had gotten on 
the on ramp for Ga-400 it sounded like I had hit one of the reflectors on the road but I thought nothing of it. At this point though the Jetta was pulling really hard to the left and if I let go of the steering wheel it drove me into the other lane of the highway. I slowed down and was already getting ready to pull over when I heard another noise sounding like I had hit another reflector. Only this time the car jerked and veered and I saw a ton of smoke in my mirror. I was able to pull over onto the shoulder and watched as my tire continued to roll on ahead of me and finally come to a stop about 100 feet away in the woods. I called Linc a little panicky to come and get me and got out to survey the damage. Somehow the tire had separated from the rim and spun itself off while I was driving. 
Thank goodness I had already noticed something wrong and was pulling over! Unfortunately for us, the auto place that had just replaced all four of my tires is closed on Sunday so Linc has to take it back in tomorrow for them to fix. Triple A came and put on my spare so we could drive home and Linc was very sweet and took me out to lunch afterwards! This had just happened to me about a month ago but I am very thankful that both times I was able to keep the car in control and make it over to the shoulder without causing an accident!
the on ramp for Ga-400 it sounded like I had hit one of the reflectors on the road but I thought nothing of it. At this point though the Jetta was pulling really hard to the left and if I let go of the steering wheel it drove me into the other lane of the highway. I slowed down and was already getting ready to pull over when I heard another noise sounding like I had hit another reflector. Only this time the car jerked and veered and I saw a ton of smoke in my mirror. I was able to pull over onto the shoulder and watched as my tire continued to roll on ahead of me and finally come to a stop about 100 feet away in the woods. I called Linc a little panicky to come and get me and got out to survey the damage. Somehow the tire had separated from the rim and spun itself off while I was driving. 
Thank goodness I had already noticed something wrong and was pulling over! Unfortunately for us, the auto place that had just replaced all four of my tires is closed on Sunday so Linc has to take it back in tomorrow for them to fix. Triple A came and put on my spare so we could drive home and Linc was very sweet and took me out to lunch afterwards! This had just happened to me about a month ago but I am very thankful that both times I was able to keep the car in control and make it over to the shoulder without causing an accident!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween 2008
Happy Halloween! Or should I say post-Halloween since it is officially over for this year. Linc and I had a pretty good turn out last night and some really adorable little kids. I tried giving them all four or five pieces of candy but we still have tons of leftovers! Maybe next year we won't stock
up at Sams...anyway, it has been a fun fall season so far.
Last weekend we went to a party with our friends Matt and Becky. The guy hosting spent two weeks decorating his house and it was unbelievable. He had put up fake walls in order to smear "blood" all over the place and write creepy messages like Red Rum really big in the living room. There was a beer filled coffin and all the food looked like body parts. We rocked out on Rock Band and hung out with some new people- one of which actually knew what we were dressed up as! I went as Rose Tyler and Linc was the Doctor from Dr. Who. Let's just say it wasn't my first choice but life as a blonde for one night was pretty fun!
We also were able to dress up for school on Friday for Character Day. Instead of having Halloween costumes we dress up as characters from different books. I went as Cowboy McCoy since I didn't want to wear the itchy blonde wig all day at school. The other people on my team dressed as Pippi Longstockings, Skippyjon Jones, a mouse, and a bee. I had guest readers come to my class all day and share different stories with us and we even
had a book parade. It ended up being a very hectic day and I was so exhausted when I got home! Linc and I passed out candy inbetween episodes of Chuck and I ended up falling asleep on the couch around 9 o'clock. Not the most eventful Halloween, but fun enough! We have had such a jam packed October that I am really looking forward to being a bit more lazy in November and having the weekends to catch up on some much needed sleep! Thankfully we get Election Day off on Tuesday and Thanksgiving won't be too far behind that!
up at Sams...anyway, it has been a fun fall season so far.Last weekend we went to a party with our friends Matt and Becky. The guy hosting spent two weeks decorating his house and it was unbelievable. He had put up fake walls in order to smear "blood" all over the place and write creepy messages like Red Rum really big in the living room. There was a beer filled coffin and all the food looked like body parts. We rocked out on Rock Band and hung out with some new people- one of which actually knew what we were dressed up as! I went as Rose Tyler and Linc was the Doctor from Dr. Who. Let's just say it wasn't my first choice but life as a blonde for one night was pretty fun!
We also were able to dress up for school on Friday for Character Day. Instead of having Halloween costumes we dress up as characters from different books. I went as Cowboy McCoy since I didn't want to wear the itchy blonde wig all day at school. The other people on my team dressed as Pippi Longstockings, Skippyjon Jones, a mouse, and a bee. I had guest readers come to my class all day and share different stories with us and we even
had a book parade. It ended up being a very hectic day and I was so exhausted when I got home! Linc and I passed out candy inbetween episodes of Chuck and I ended up falling asleep on the couch around 9 o'clock. Not the most eventful Halloween, but fun enough! We have had such a jam packed October that I am really looking forward to being a bit more lazy in November and having the weekends to catch up on some much needed sleep! Thankfully we get Election Day off on Tuesday and Thanksgiving won't be too far behind that!
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