Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Halloween all...have a fun and safe day!!!

The first snow!

It's official; we've had our first snow! As I walked to the bathroom this morning; there it was on the rooftop next door! My reaction; I screamed in agony basically; "Oh no! Sean it snowed". Guess what Sean does??? He jumped out of bed, moved the curtains and looked through the blinds to see....he was like a little boy on Christmas morning! I guess this is a prime example of how opposites attract!

As I was driving into work some cars had an inch of snow on their cars; which tells me that they live farther north with more snow! I am not ready for this....thank goodness in two days it will be back in the 60's!

These are some pictures from last years snow fall....we had 16 inches in one day...

(My car...I had already brushed snow off of it once that morning!)

(This was a picture I took when I went to explore the storm;

I walked 4 miles that day!)

I've been thinking...

So, I am a frequent coffee drinker at the local dunkin doughnuts. So much, that I go there several times a week. Well, today I am freezing in my office. I keep hearing wind that it officially snowed earlier today (I am refusing to look out the window to see it fall). Well, as I am sitting here working on my budget, I thought, 'you know a coffee will help me get through this day'. So, I called my friend Kalyn, and out the door we ran (hiding from our bosses as we run out of the building).

We walked over to dunkin and ordered our coffee. I handed the fine young lad my frequent coffee drinker card...and proclaim "I always forget to get that thing punched". He then asks, "Well, how many have you forgotten". Now, I have never seen this kid, so I said, "well, if you punched it all five times, I wouldn't feel guilty". So, he did. I was a bit taken a back because he used an everyday hole puncher. I even questioned, "you know, people could just get a card and punch that!?!?" He said, "I have questioned why we don't have a special one".

So, Kalyn then announces, "So, with the free coffee, do you think we could get a glazed doughnut". I laughed a bit; but then as we were about to walk away; he was like, "you guys are making my job hard!" REALLY! Is it that hard? We walked away without the doughnuts, wouldn't want him to lose his job over .89 cents; plus I really didn't want a doughnut. Anyways, we found out that every evening at 5:30; he takes the trays and empties them straight into the TRASH! I asked him, "why don't you donate them to a local charity!?!?" No response of course!

From a business aspect of this; it boggles my mind, how they overcharge my medium coffee to compensate from the items they freely through away. I mean, if they donated those doughnuts; tax write off. This got me thinking about the economy today; how people are losing their jobs left and right. How companies are going out of business; so I wonder what can I do to help this local business from throwing away money opportunities?

Where has time gone!?!?

Hello all!

Well, it's already been a week+ since my last post; sorry to keep my avid readers hanging on what's going on in the life of me...really not much! Okay, so we've been pretty busy. Let me update you I guess on the weekend. This past Saturday, Sean and I celebrated Sweetest day. I woke up Saturday morning at 7:22am; I didn't see Sean next to me, since he left for work at 3:30 that morning. However, I didn't recall him giving me a kiss good bye; so I basically threw myself out of bed screaming his name trying to wake him up since I was thinking he over slept. He was no where in sight as I ran downstairs to see if he was sleeping on the couch; he wasn't...he was already at work; but there; on the dinning room table were a dozen of red roses plus one pink and one white. He also gave me a stuffed puppy dog (I think this was his settle hint again; that he wants a dog). Saturday evening, after church, we made some spaghetti and salad; with some chocolate covered strawberries, yum! We then cuddled and watched....'Sex in the City'...yes, it was my pick!! Sunday, Sean was working again, but I went and participated in a Breast Cancer Walk with my cousin, Stevie. It was fun to participate in it.

(I look like I was still sleeping in this picture)

Sunday afternoon, I was home to prepare for guests. Yes, we were housing our first game night; and what a night! I think everyone had fun. We had some pizza, other goodies to eat, and watched the Browns game; then played 'Dirty Minds' game....I think our team won 4 of the 5 games....however, it wasn't by any help from me as I was holding a baby the whole time; he was too cute; I just had to hold him!

Monday, I finished my 3 ceramic projects that I have been working on in class. I take a ceramics class on Monday evenings; and it is so relaxing for me. The projects are Christmas presents; I brought them home and Sean was like; "You made those!?!?!"...which made me feel good.

Tuesday, Sean was home that evening, we went to the local rec center and ran; then we went to Chipotle and home to watch 'The Biggest Loser'....love that show. But, this season I feel that certain people like Vicky need to go! (Do you see the Oxymoron in this evening? Working out; watching a show on losing weight; and eating 5,000 calories on fast food mexican!! Nice!)

And, well; blink my eyes, and I have cleaned out my closet, dresser, and cleaned out the laundry closet, winterized our deck; rearranged furniture and looked at all 2,381 pictures that we have received for the wedding....now it's Friday! Yeah! Thank goodness...it's been busy at work and home; and I can't wait to relax hopefully at some point this weekend. This evening we are getting a group together to see Saw V and then off to a haunted corn maze. Tomorrow morning, my family is off to outlet shopping for Christmas. Sunday; hopefully relaxation!

Is it really Monday already!?!?!?

We're back! Sean and I had a great time this past weekend. We laughed, played jokes on each other...(will share below) and had an amazing weekend!!! The wedding was beautiful and Christina looked stunningly happy. When it was time to kiss they kissed to "Living on a Prayer"; very cool! The reception was held at a barn, with chandelier's, white poofy balls and twinkle lights hanging from the ceiling (see above pic)...it was as if we were looking at a live shoot of a magazine; so unique.

(This was me being creative; this was adjacent from the reception barn)

After the wedding, we headed about 4 hours north and found a hotel; we were exhausted and went to bed pretty early. Sunday morning; I felt a bit ornery and as we were getting ready, Sean was in the shower; just about finished and the alarm clock went off AGAIN! I couldn't get that thing to stop; it was ringing "BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!!". So, I thought; this would be fun...."Sean, the fire alarm is going off!!!"...I don't think I have ever seen anyone grab a towel so quickly and there he was dripping; as he turned the corner; I stood with the alarm clock laughing! It very well could have been a "had to be there moment"!

We drove 3 hours to Columbus to visit Sean's sister Kate. Her studio apartment is so cute; I want to live there! We then walked around Easton Mall and had lunch at PF Changs. Wow! Those lettuce wraps were so amazing! It was good to see Kate and catch up with her.

We then hopped in the car and headed home (2 more hours in the car) for laundry, vacuuming, shredding of bills, and well, basically reality!

Also, today- is my favorite niece's birthday! (My only niece!!) She's 4! I can't believe it.

Happy 4th Birthday Peyton; you are too cute!!!

It's FRIDAY!

It's Friday! And, I am so happy! This weekend, I get to spend Friday, Saturday and SUNDAY with Sean! His schedule is practically opposite of mine; so having a weekend off together feels like I have won the lottery! We are headed to Tennessee to see my friend get married then taking a pit stop on the way home to visit his sister in Columbus. I have been thinking I should wear my Michigan sweatshirt on Sunday; however, I think I will refrain. I feel like this is a continuation of our honeymoon...take two!

Do you have anything fun planned this weekend?

Traditions...

Okay, I know that some are not a fan of Jon and Kate plus 8...but I, indeed love that show! They don't live that far from us either- which I would love to take a field trip; but I'm sure they wouldn't like a stalker at their door step!

Anyways, I am not sure why I love that show that much; maybe it's sincere comments the kids make that just put a smile on my face or maybe it's to see what Kate has up her sleeves. This evening there was a marathon of the show on TLC; I of course, tuned in. Kate made everything special for the kids. It was Mady and Cara's birthday; they got a special field trip as well as a homemade cake. It was Valentine's day and Kate gave them a scavenger hunt to find a HUGE box of goodies, oh yes, everything that day was in the shape of a heart including their pancakes, lunch sandwiches, etc. Now, all of these are just the little things to keep things going as well as create memories.

As a child myself, I can remember certain things that became tradition. Some traditions of such involves my older sister Mary on Thanksgiving morning. To be ever so kind she insisted every year to get me the egg strata for breakfast; and every year; there would be the heart of the turkey in the bowl for me to eat....yuck! I would scream; forgetting that I should expect that. Every year including the most recent, on April Fool's Day, my Mom would sing "Happy Birthday to you...." when I was younger I really thought it was my birthday....my real birthday is the day after April Fool's....anyways; those little traditions are GREAT to me.

As I am beginning a marriage, I would like to begin some traditions...think about all of the holidays that are coming up....Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Do you have any ideas of something small but can mean so much for my husband and I??!?!

Stop the Mouse Invasion!

While at work on Friday, I had the duties of being manager on duty....what this means is every once in a while, I walk around the facility to ensure that everything is going okay for all of the departments.  Well, after securing the building so to speak, I walked back into my office, where I see someone walking out.  It was one of my staff members walking out with two cups- she proceeds to say "you don't want to see this!"  I gave her an inquisitive look, like- huh?!  She then proceeds to tell me "Oh, it's just spiders you don't like, right?"  Again, I stared with a blank stare.  She then proceeds to uncover the clear cups and thats when I realized she had a mouse!  Yes, she had caught it and was going to go let it free.  I freaked out!  She also had a three year old little girl with her, who loves to come and visit me; the three year old, Kate was like "Lynsey it's a mouse!".  I then went into my office and saw this fuzzy little thing in there....it was white- I thought for sure another mouse...but no...it was Kate's bird.  I told Kate to pick up her scary bird...she proceeded to correct me; "Lynsey the bird is not a mouse!".  I then stepped out for lunch; as I was walking in the parking lot- in between my stride- there was a dead mouse.  As I told people who work there- they told me that it was probably the 4th mouse that we had caught within 3 days!  I have never dreaded going back to work, as I am today....please Monday; don't arrive, can we get a snow storm or something!?!?

**I also took some pictures however, I am lacking the patience to upload them and actually get them to load...

Sean's a HERO...in my book!

Sean's all around a GREAT guy- that's one of the reasons why I fell in love with him! As I am settling in my life, I have been thinking of ways that I can help others; now that my life isn't chaotic as it has been. I heard of a blood drive at our local rec center and since I was available to go I told Sean, "Hey, this Thursday, I am going to go donate blood". Without hesitation he said, "Okay, what time are we going"? So, I said we'd eat dinner and then go.

I used to donate all the time when I was in high school and early years of college, just about every 56 days, a VIP donor in fact! So, I wasn't nervous; other than being deferred for iron. We were off, ready to go...we arrived, did the paperwork, and...I was deferred. I felt bad since it was my idea and now it was up to Sean to help save three lives.

As I sat there in the chair waiting, reading my book, I looked up and saw Sean; he looked a bit whoozy. Instantly I thought "CRAP!" I looked at the nurse who was with him- she saw his skin color fading into a pale as I did from the other side of the room....but there's Sean..."No, I'm fine!". Since I had all confidence in this nurse watching him, I tried my best to continue reading. Then, I heard "LYNSEY!!"...it was like I was in trouble, I quickly looked up, the nurse had lowered his head, and propped his feet, and was asking me to get some pineapple juice and a straw. I knew it. After a few minutes Sean was much better; and didn't pass out thank goodness! He's my little hero. He said he would consider to go again; at that point, I hope to join him.

Have you done anything lately to help out others in a small act of kindness!?!?!