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Category Archives: holidays

Thursday is the day!

November 16, 2009 in holidays, pure prattle, tv & movies by Erin

I cannot wait! Last night I read New Moon again. Not my favorite book. I just can’t get into the whole Jacob section. But the movie looks awesome! It really looks like it’s a huge step up from Twilight, visually at least. I’m hoping the acting/direction is a lot better, and the script is more [...]

Happy 4th of July [early]

July 2, 2009 in holidays, pure prattle, trials & tribulations by Erin

Considering I have to overhaul the house before people can step inside on Saturday, I figured I’d take a moment to say, “Happy 4th of July!”
I made cute, cute, cute invitations using the Fire Up The Grill kit from Julie Billingsley. Unfortunately I think I’m the only one who appreciates the fact that I create [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 10, 2009 in geekness, holidays, pure prattle by Erin

Ah, Mother’s Day.  I woke up reasonably late – 9:40. I spent the next hour or so making chocolate chip pancakes for the kiddo.  After which, my mother called and we decided on and booked a mini vacation down at Wildwood during August.  Nothing grandiose, but we were able to grab 2 nights at [...]

Happy March!

March 3, 2008 in geekness, holidays, pure prattle by Erin

Well, here we are… March 3rd.  Well, on the border or March 4th.  Today was a beautiful March day – 60 degrees.  Sunny.  Breezy.  Freaking fantastic!
I’m absolutely jonesing for new episodes of my TV shows dammit!  I will admit that I am head-over-heels for Bones.  I ordered the Season 2 DVDs and man, I am [...]

Let the countdown begin!

December 16, 2007 in holidays by Erin

Christmas is around the bend.  Christmas presents are wrapped, cards are written out and ready to be mailed {yes, I am behind on the game this year} and packages ready to be mailed.I just realized I’m missing a couple of gifts for the teachers in school. :s  Crud.  I wasn’t planning on going out this [...]