Baby it's cold outside!

Well, it is flipping cold outside. And oh my crap the snow has accummulated. My dad already hates plowing our driveway. And I hate shoveling the crap. I went out last night about 9 or 10 to clean off our porch, and then shovel a path to the garage. Thank God I am not recovering from surgery anymore. Because one, I would get yelled at by everyone of my family and friends. See when you recover from surgery you realize how many muscles you actually use. I mean were you have incision on your belly. See last night making the path to the garage, the shovel would get hung up on something on the black top. And shovel would go right into my belly. Right by the belly button. If some of you remember my incision starts about 6 inches to the left of my belly button. And second, there was a major a$$ butt load of snow at like 9 or so I don't remember the time. I know this because my dad called from work about 8:50 (looked at our Caller ID to find out) to see if I stayed home last night. Yuppers I did. But there was a lot of snow.

Okay back to my number one. I remember when the first kidney went south, and then it was removed. Well, I was recovering. I was fine or so I thought. I just pushed the snow with the shovel to the edge of the porch, that is what I normally do, and ticks my dad off right tight especially if it is the heavy stuff. Anyway's, I did that. Stomach muscles were sore. Gave up, and then told my dad what I did. And then Ryan. Got yelled at by them, my dad told me he would take care of the shoveling and stuff. Ryan told me not to do it again or he will kick my butt. And then of course my family found out. Man I never realized how much I could everybody in a tizzy. Man I ruffled feathers. They all said that if we need help while I am recovering they will help. So life lesson, among a butt-load that I already have learned, was learned.

Life Lesson: Don't drive yoru car a short distance if you are recovering from any kind of surgery. Even if you think you are fine. Not! Hurts like hell bumping up and down on the road in the car.

Life Lesson: Don't shovel snow when recovering from surgery.

Life Lesson: Always smile because if you don't. Someone will think you are pissy, in a bad mood. Or that you and your significant other are having troubles. Ask me about this one. This has happened to me with people at church. I will explain if you ask. Some of you already may know because I think I have told people or complained about it. I know I told Ryan. Ask about his response. And for more info if you woudl like to know.

Have many more, but can't remember all of them. These are only a small handful. Sorry!

Well, that is it for now. Make sure to look at my slideshow. I have added new pictures from this weekend, and of my bridesmaid dress. More pictures to come tomorrow night. I hope. It all depends on the youth, and Ryan. If they take pictures for me. They better the turkey's. Talk to you all on the flip side. Stay warm.

Jodes

It finally feels like Christmas!

Well, for me it finally is starting to feel like Christmas. Listening to the Christmas music, and the snow. Just totally seals the deal with me. I am in the mood for Christmas. Normally I don't feel it until like the week of Christmas. Not this year. I am finally healthy, not recovering from surgery, and just thankful for all the blessings that I have in my life.

Now, I know most of my friends have written in their blogs that they are not looking forward to the up and coming snow storm. Well, I have another approach. I am embracing it. There is nothing we can do about it, but be thankful that Mother Nature is gracing us with the kind of snow most of us remember when we were little munchkins. I miss those years. This makes it were we can go sledding and there will be snow. Also, the latest weather report from weatherbug (WBAY) is we, the Fox Valley, is supposed to get anywhere from 7 to 14 inches of snow. With the brunt of it coming in the night. Tonight into Tuesday.

Oaky and you all can be happy to know that I finally took the pictures of my dress, and of last Friday night watching my second cousins. My youngest second cousin was all about getting pictures taken with Ryan and just taking a picture herself also. I will identify which one she took in my slideshow. Look at that once you read this. Talk to you all soon!

Happy happy joy joy!

Okay, right now are probably thinking I am nuts for saying that. Well, you all know that I am truly nuts and taking you all with me. ;p But the reason I said that is because today I don't have to worry about not having a dress for my brother's wedding. Yes, it finally came in. So the lady called me this morning, and me being Johnny on the spot, went there and picked it up right away so I wouldn't forget about it. You would think I would remember when my brother's fiance took me to Bridal Staircase. Yeah, well no went down the same damn road she did when we were going there. I said a few choice words in the car, but then got back on the road, and kind of remembered were she took me. Well, turned down the wrong damn road again but this time only one road away. I had to go one road over. Damn it! I hate Kaukauna. So went in, got my dress, paid the remaining balance, and man does it look pretty. Now I know it will be pretty in February with the snow as a back drop. I love dark blue and the beading looks so pretty. I will take a picture of it tomorrow. Right now I still have it hanging in my car laid out on my back seat. No worries ladies. I will take several pictures of it. The front and back of it. Can you believe that it is only 3 months away. Man I can't wait. And I know I will be crying. Melissa, my future sister-in-law, looks so pretty in her dress. And we had tears when she tried on for us in the store. And had chills. Of course I will hve tears, we all will. My brother will also. I know him. And when I see him crying or having tears, that will do it for me. Then after the wedding, PARTY! PARTY! PARTY! Woo hoo! See I told you all I was nuts. That is going to be one long, tiring, and fun weekend.

Well, I have to go. I promise pictures will be taken tomorrow and will be posted on this blog on my slideshow, and also will on my space as an album. So you can see it in both places. Talk to you all on the flip side! Have to go to Ryan's in a half hour, and then we are going to babysit my second cousins. They are 4 and 7. And love ryan, I will more than likely get ditched once again. That is okay, I can watch Frosty then. Ryan is like a kid when he is with them. So I have to keep an eye on all three kids. :) But I love him for helping me out. They get disappointed when he doesn't come with me. I can't babysit or go to family functions without Ryan. They don't love me, they love him. They all use me to get to Ryan. Damn it Ryan! :) Just kidding. But that is how I feel sometimes. Sort of a small part of me thinks that. Very small part. Well, that is all for me talking right now. My caffiene is kicking in now. So I will shut-up. See you on the flip side!
Jodes

Christmas shopping

Hello all! I just wanted to give an update on my Christmas shopping. Happy to report, I have done most of my shopping online and at Walmart.com. Man can't believe how much cheaper everything is that I want to get my loved one's. I am so spoiling Ryan this year. I was only going to get him his annual deer calendar (yes you read it right a deer calendar actually it is a Super Bucks calendar. Jen, Ken might like the calendar. Go to www.georgebarnettphotography.com to view the calendar. Bought it for the first time for my brother and me almost freaked out looking at it. His eyes got wide. So Ken's would believe me. They are all photos shot on a deer refuge that is why they are so big). Also, got him his Three Stooges collection (the one's from the acutal show, all in black and white, and in three volumes. so far only got him the first two volumes). That was going to be it, but I also pre-ordered him The Dark Knight movie from Walmart.com. Man I love that man. I will get him Volume Three of the Three Stooges after the New Year sometime. And finally got Ryan's dads Christmas gift the Rocky movie set. Okay so far here is my list of done one's.

1) Ryan-deer calendar, Three Stooges collection, and The Dark Knight
2) Gary (ryan's dad)-deer calendar and Rocky movie set (all 6 movie's)
3) Jeremy (my brother)-calendar (he is only half done my part is done Ryan gets the other half)
4) Jim (my dad)-calendar (my half again is done, Ryan is finishing the rest)
5) Jan (my mom)-eyeglass chains (that part is done from me and Ryan will get the other part)

Left to go, which will be done next week:
Kathy (Ryan's mom)
Renee (Ryan's sister)
Melissa (my brother's fiance)
Nate
Jill
Olivia (she will be done in a day or two. she is getting an awesome toy from her awesome uncle and aunt)

Then I will be done. yeah for me. I can't wait. I am hoping to at least finish my half, then I can concentrate on helping to assist Ryan. He needs all the help he can get. ;) Just kidding. But seriously he really needs my help. He even told me that. So he knows I plan to be done this week, so I can help him out. I am almost half done. Can't believe it. I love Walmart. Well, that is it for now. Will keep you all posted on my progress over the next several days.

Merry Christmas!
Jodes

Cold Season

Okay, now I can finally say that I have a cold. I think! Last night when I got home from church, and was just relaxing. I actually stayed up until my dad got home from work. And we were talking, and I went to the bathroom. And looked in the mirror. I was like holy crap. Not good! My cheeks were beet red, and so was my head. So I had my dad feel my cheeks and head. And said they are warmer than his hands are. So took my temp. Yeppers, I had a fever. It said 99 degrees. So I sprung into action, not literally for all my smart a$$ friends. ;) Love you guys! I went to my freezer, got out an ice pack. wrapped it in a towel, and went to bed. Man that felt so good having it over my head, and eyes. Then after a while. I crashed. Waking up at 11am. Yes you read it right. I woke up at 11. I normally don't wake up that late. I am usually up by 8 or 9 at the latest so I can take my pills. I guess my damn body had other plans. Now I feel fine, no fever as of yet. And I am just tired. See with the fever last night, that explains why when I was sitting in my dad's recliner did I have the chills. I was literally shaking and shivering. Now I am feeling good, just tired. So I think tonight, if Ryan wants to, he will come here. I have no energy to go to him. I need to just relax at home. Again that is. I feel worse than I did Monday night. I need to rest up, I can't be sick during Advent or for our musical at church. And for the holiday's can't be sick either. Everyone is counting on me.

Well, that is it for now. Let me know if you have a cold also. I am just glad I don't have the bad cough and congestion. Just the fever and chills part. So I am pushing Vitamin C and juice and water. Talk to you all soon!
Jodes

What's the Point?

Hmmmm! The point for me to blog or shall I say several points are as follows:
1)So friends and family can view my blog better and know what is going on with Ryan and I
2)Easier to update family on my health status than to email them.
3)It is fun
4)I can speak my mind about anything I want and Ryan can't yell at me
5)Easier for me to post pictures than on my space
6)Much more user friendly than my space
7)Cooler things to add than my space has
8)Can talk about Ryan and he can't say anything to me (hahaha) ;)

Well, just thought I would stick to the topic that my girlfriends at church started. I will try to blog more now that it is more fun. And Jen is right who cares if you spell a word right or have good grammar. I sure don't. Well, sorry I missed the lovely discussion last night at Scrap-n-craft. But I am feeling much better. Tylenol Sinus is my God send. And getting the rest is nice. Well, until next time folks.

Hugs and kisses! XOXOXO
Jodes

Brrr! It's cold outside!

Well, yes it is cold outside. But it is so pretty with the snow. I love this time of year. Seeing the snow gets me in the holiday cheer. I have learned not to let the small things bother me. I mean when getting everything ready at my house for my dad's side to come over on Christmas Day. I don't let family or my second cousin's get to me. I just brush it off. All I do is go in the house, and take a depe breathe. See we have Christmas in our garage which is heated. Very nice. I like having Christmas here for a couple reasons.
1) We don't have to travel anywhere
2) My mom can come home for a couple hours to open gifts with my dad, brother, his fiance, and me.

Coming the week of Christmas I will be busy as all heck. So if I seem a little frazzled when you see me. Just give me some encouraging words. See Christmas Eve the choir sings at the 3 p and 5 p service, go home and eat supper. Very hungry at that time and tired. Then Christmas get house ready and food around for family to arrive at 3p. Day after Christmas, December 26th, we have Christmas at my grandma's house. And then December 27th is my dad's birthday. We have something special to give him that day.

Now back to my topic. It just makes me shutter when I hear the wind. It looks so nice outside with the sun shining. But then I go out and am like I don't think so. Not! Well, that is it for now. Talk to you all later! Hope to be over my cold soon! But feel better than yesterday. Oh, and my labs for this week are still awesome. NO problems everything is going great.
Jodes