Almost Didn't Make It

Hello everyone!!! I almost didn't make it today. Last night I spent the night at my sister's in anticipation of today's shopping day. We woke up at 3:30 and headed to JC Penny. There was a Little Miss Sunshine stuffed pillow/animal. Sadly, they didn't have any so I almost left empty handed. I managed to buy 3 pairs of shoes. I'm so excited about them.

Our next stop was Michaels. I own a Cricut machine and they had many things on sale I needed. Then I went ahead and spent a BUNCH of money there. Two hours there can total up to lots. And it doesn't help that I shopped with my sister. She's as compulsive as I am. I bought gifts for my co-workers, students, and friends. I am so eager to give them away.

Our final stop was Target at which I spent a BUNCH of money also. I don't need to go into detail but I am a DVDaholic so I bought many movies. It was also at Target that I decided to sell out...I bought something I said I would never, ever own or buy. I bought a rolling cart. You know...the ones that teachers use to haul their crap. YUCK!!! But with the holiday season coming up it always comes in handy. Yeah, yeah, Jen...I bought one. We made it back to my sister's house at about 10:30.

After some breakfast at home we headed back out to our final destination, Hobby Lobby. I was actually looking for left over fall stuff but it was all sold out. Needless to say I still managed to buy some Christmas items.

The rest of the day I spent at my sister's taking a nap, finishing my party invitations, playing the Wii with my nephew, watching the Spurs win and making smores. My sister and her husband have a fire pit so we sat outside talking and bundling up. Horacio, Vanessa and Cruz made out there as well as a couple of my sister's friends.

I must say that my Thanksgiving holiday has been absolutely amazing!

Things I'm Happy About

I have a lot to be happy about. I had a great weekend and I'm thinking this week will be just as great!

• Jen and I worked on my invitations. I am almost done and will post the final pictures. They look fabulous! Thanks, Jen.
  
• The Spurs beat Utah on Friday. And they won by a lot. GO SPURS GO!!!
• I met a new friend. We have tons of fun when we talk.
• I have my bathroom back and all to myself. Yay!!!
• Twilight had a great opening weekend so now for sure there will be a New Moon movie.
• Dallas Cowboys win again. Hope they do well for their Thanksgiving game.
  
• Just two and a half days of work this week.
  
• And I'm so lucky to have such kind and supportive blogging friends. Y'all had such encouraging and kind words. Thanks for that.

So I'm definitely looking forward to this week and this coming weekend. Turkey, turkey and more turkey. Have a great week everyone!!!

Work in Progress

I've been talking about how I am planning my birthday party and the invitations I'm making. I've finally put parts of them together. I am far from finishing. For sure I will post the finished products, but I'm excited to show y'all what I have. I'm making about 70 of them so it's rather time consuming. Also, I'm making a few different versions.

Here they are...

35 minutes left

Today I had dinner and coffee with Jen. She reminded me a few times not to forget to write my post today. I now have exactly 30 minutes. I'll keep this short because I am so tired.

Random thoughts of the week:

• I've gotten about halfway through making my birthday invitations.
  
• Twilight comes out in less than a week.
• The Spurs are sort of back on track.
• So sad my high school football team lost yesterday.
• Fuddruckers' fries and cheese sauce are the best.
• I miss San Antonio.
• I think I really am a great teacher.
• Sometimes putting all your eggs in one basket pays off.
• Cupcakes rule!
• Tony Romo is back this week.
  
• I can't wait until next week (wink, wink sweetie)
  

Birthday Invitations

I've managed to guilt Jen into offering to help me make my birthday invitations. Kidding! Jen would have offered anyway. I asked Jen to help me after school because I have a much better working space there. We met in my classroom. Unfortunately I was called into a parent conference (yes, after school) so I went to that. As I was leaving the classroom Jen shouted: "You want me to get started?" My response: "No, Jen."
When I came back I found Jen wasting time on my computer. Kidding! I told her not to do anything. I showed Jen my blueprints for the different types of invitations. A few seemed a little complicated so she was nervous. I gave her a choice of things she could help me with. I sort of chuckled because she gave me a reluctant look. Almost like she was afraid to touch anything. Then Jen says: "I'm afraid to mess it up. You are so particular and I don't want to mess up your invitations." I have to thank Jen for putting it so nicely. I am particular. My family would say I want it my way all the time. I was able to give Jen a job she was comfortable with...tracing a shape so that I can then cut it. These are the jobs Jen turned down: gluing down the paper on the card and cutting out what she traced. Jen went on to give me suggestions of people who would be great at helping me because they also are detailed and particular. Oh and here are some of Jen's questions: "How many do you want to make? and When do you want to send these out?"
Well guess what Jennifer? You are stuck helping me. And...I thank you so much.

I Must

This weekend I am going to try a first. I've decided to go watch a movie alone. I've actually wanted to go for a while, just to say I have but never got around to it. Who knows, I may actually like it. I want to watch the movie The Secret Life of Bees. So I'll let you know if I do. I also have to head over to Michael's for party planning supplies.

Officially Official

Today I paid the deposit on the hall for my 30th birthday party. I'm thrilled that I was able to get the hall I wanted. The next step is to make my invitations. I have some great ideas, and I'm optimistic that they will turn out great. I have to make all my invitations for my San Antonio friends first, but all my home folks need not worry and be patient. So party on. It's official.

The Party Is On

My party is on. I'm putting a deposit on the hall this week. All peeps need to save the date on January 17, 2009. Remember it is a cupcake theme so keep me in mind whenever y'all are out there shopping.