Awkward and Awesome Thursday

AWKWARD

Please note, this is the exact same man and exact same photo.

Now, let's take a look at the progression...

far right: no tan, no 6 pack

middle: a little tan, full 6 pack

far left: super tan, small 6 pack

It's a wonder what photoshop can do!

Here's an up close shot for your viewing pleasure

Black Friday shopping with your entire family. I mean, I can't judge them too much considering Black Friday started at 8 p.m. this year, but this is not how I would recommend shopping. 3 kids? No thanks.

Naner said he was going to take Zoe in the Baby Bjorn next year and teach her to poke people in the eyes. 

No-bake cookies. They look so gross, but taste so good.

I would consider this batch a fail...unless you like to eat cookies with a spoon.

This outfit. I mean, I'm no fashionista but last time I checked this look isn't attractive on anyone. Very Miley Cyrus-esque, no?

The mob of people surrounding the video game display on Black Friday. Nerd alert!

AWESOME

If snow on Black Friday doesn't put you in the Christmas spirit, I don't know what will.

(despite the fact that it was fake)

My mug shot for my Handgun License. I was so annoyed that they wouldn't let me smile, so I had to smirk. 

Mom (looking at the reflection on the picture): "Is that smoke from firing the gun?"

Me: "No, that's the reflection from taking a picture of a picture. Besides, I took that at Walgreens so how in the world would it be gun smoke?" 

Mom: "Oh. Yeah..."

Jacob and I at the Festival of Light. It was so great having him down for the weekend and it makes me even more excited for Christmas!

My Black Friday purchases. I was so disappointed in the sales this year, but that didn't stop me from stocking up on DVDs (for myself and a few others). 

The fact that my sister-in-law, Cassie, not only embraces my creepy picture taking but encourages it. She actually points things out now and tells me to take pictures of it. Gotta love her!

My Favorite Time of Year

I could go on and on about all that I am thankful for this year, but that would be a never-ending list, and rather boring, so instead you get this...
If you know me at all, you know that one of my favorite day of the year is quickly approaching.
No, not Thanksgiving...BLACK FRIDAY!
My Weight Watchers Point Tracker won't be the only thing getting a workout this week, that's for sure. I train all year for this day (okay, we all know that's a lie--I don't train for anything), but I do take it very seriously.
Exhibit A:

My shopping spreadsheet from last year.
Exhibit B: My post-Black Friday blog post from last year

Unfortunately, there isn't much that I want this year; in fact, the deals kind of suck. Plus, it's rather annoying that the sales start at 8 p.m. on Thursday this year because you can't consecutively hit stores (I'm going to end up with a lot of lag time between store openings).  Nevertheless, you better believe I'll be out there in the crazy crowds fighting for the best DVDs deals!
Oh, and you're crazy if you think I'm sharing my tips with you--it's taken years to perfect our attack!

I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving and an even better Black Friday!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday

AWKWARD
*Ding* new email New guy at work: "So, I was going to ask you in your office, but decided not to. I think we should go to lunch next week." Me (after waiting about 30 minutes): "Well, I have a boyfriend in Arizona, so unless you want to go as friends, I'm out." New guy at work: "Sounds like a plan!" (which is an awkward response to a rejection, anyways) Me: no response New guy at work: "Besides, I have a boyfriend in California." Me: no response New guy at work: "That last line was a joke." Me: no response
Female coworker: "Have you decided you want me to set you up yet? I have another friend." Me: "No. I have a boyfriend." Female coworker: "Oh. Fine." Me: no response Female coworker: "Do you have any certified country single friends?" Me: "No."
We've been noticing a decrease in our eggs lately, so I decided to watch one of the hens when we let her out of the chicken house. I watched her run across the lawn and crawl under the push mower. So, we moved the push mower to discover that the freaking hen has been hoarding eggs! Just so you know, this is about two weeks worth of eggs, plus a random brown egg (still not sure how that got there, because she most definitely didn't lay an egg that big). 

The model I used to make Zoe's Thunder tutu. Let's hope that my niece looks nothing like this...

This isn't awkward, but it most definitely isn't awesome--have you guys seen the Black Friday ads this year? They suck! I'm so disappointed. Looks like I will just be buying DVDs this year...

AWESOME
Not only is Jacob coming to spend Thanksgiving with me, he's also coming for Christmas!
 Zoe will be here any day now! Technically, she isn't due until 12/12/12, but I'm ready for her anytime now. Seriously, Cass, anytime now! 
Making Christmas wish lists! I will never see 90% of it, but it's still fun to dream.
The awesome diaper wreath my mom and I made for Cassie's shower:

 The diaper cake we made:

The food table:

spa water, homemade cupcakes, pink M&Ms, homemade sugar cookies, pink chocolate fondue, and hot chocolate