Just a few things...

1. My Grandma Reeter ordered curtains for our livingroom and we hung them this morning....I'm soooo pleased with them. Nothing fancy, but they make the apartment feel more "homey".....(pictures coming soon!)


2. It's seems like every year, when the deadline comes for turning in my Christmas list, I have nothing to ask for. This year however, my list seems to go on and on....Nothing extravagant, just those everyday things. There is one item I need help with what it's called....We really need one of those fabric tube/bag things that holds walmart sacks (or any sack for that matter)....Any suggestions as to what they are called?/?


3. I have to get this off my chest.......I have a crush on 2 of the professional dancers from DWTS. Derek Hough *sigh* and Mark Ballas.......And as I was making this post, I looked up some fun facts about them and get this.....Derek's sister Julianne Hough is also a dancer and has been on DWTS.....AND Derek and Mark I guess are good friends and formed a band in 2005 called Almost Amy, which I will be checking out....(This is my first year as an avid DWTS fan, so if you already knew about this past bullet point....please disregard).

Derek

Mark

As we watch the episodes (yes, R watches occasionally), I think I say I want our son to be a dancer like Mark or Derek about 3-4 times. I just l.o.v.e watching those guys dance, but I don't think R is too keen on the idea yet.


4. I'm really looking forward to next weekend. My aunt Theresa and I have our overnight scrapbooking weekend. We will be staying in a hotel from Fri-Sun....scrapbooking the whole time in the hotel ballroom, along with 42 other croppers....Hopefully that will help me get through the week :)


5. So, tonight at work for every new account we opened, we would receive $1 + a piece of candy (and the candy may also award you more money....if you choose the right one). Since I began working at Von Maur, about a month ago, I have yet to open an account and guess what....today I DID!!! Woo Hoo, I won a dollar I won a dollar....but of course, the candy I pulled out did NOT have additional money attached..... :(


Also tonight at work, a guy about my age, bought a Coach watch for his girlfriend for her birthday. Price tag: $500. As I was making small talk while ringing him up, I asked when her birthday was. He followed by saying, "It's actually tonight. I bought her a coach handbag a couple days ago, but she didn't have anything to open today. So I'm getting her this watch." AHHH....a Coach purse AND watch......can we say "keeper!" He said she was out with her friends and he was going to give her the watch later tonight.....what a sweet guy!


6. And finally, most of you may have heard...Ryan was in a car accident this past week and totalled his car. He's fine, but that made us short a vehicle which is really a nuisance when we each have our own separate places to be at the same time. So last night after work we test drove a vehicle in El Paso before heading to Pontiac to get my parents old van. I don't think we are going to buy the car. We will be using my red car and the green van until something else comes along. Fingers crossed!


Happy Halloween

"I'm not a ghost, I'm a marshmallow" -Dewey, Malcolm in the Middle

Family. Friends. Fotography.

So we have been super busy the past couple weeks. I started my new job at Von Maur and love it so far (minus the pantyhose...which after my first week of training alone, I had already gone through 2 pairs...grrr). On the plus side, the ladies I work with are great and have taught me a lot. I have a long list of 'wants', so if you need ideas for me for Christmas, just let me know :)

I've also started my own photography business. Which is SO much fun!! I have a couple sessions booked for the near future, but would love to have more. Anyone can view my website at http://www.emilysweitzerphotography.weebly.com/

R and I went home 2 weekends ago for Pontiac's Homecoming. Friday night we went to the football game with a bunch of friends. Followed by a little hometown bar scene.

Saturday morning we met my family at St. Mary's to watch the infamous 6th Grade Girls Basketball Team. If you haven't seen a game yet, you should! And I recommend sitting close enough to hear the coaches. It was fun to watch my parents coach Elizabeth. She is a tough player and I wouldn't mess with her on the court. I forgot my camera, so no pictures....sorry....

Rhys and William had the homecoming dance that night, so we went to see them with their dates. The theme this year was Wild, Wild, West...hence the cowboy outfits. Also, Rhys was on Senior Court. He didn't win King, but I know if I were still in High School I totally would have voted for him.

That night 13 friends + R and myself, rented a limo. Which took us to a bar in Chenoa and a couple in Pontiac. Why you ask? I have no clue, but it was a GREAT time!

Sunday I had a photoshoot with the Harms. Sarah, Brent, and Addison. I was in the same class as Sarah's brother Robert. So I've known her for a little while. Both Brent and Sarah are teachers and I loved watching them teach Addison things throughout the day. We would try to keep her entertained as we drove from spot to spot. We brought along a pumpkin, which Sarah taught her was 'round', 'small', 'orange'.....she would repeat the word over and over to us until we gave her another word. So cute and smart! It was a fun day and I will be taking more pictures of them and their extended family the first week of November. Can't wait!!

Then that night my mom cooked a family supper, which she wants to do every month.....we'll see if that happens. The supper table included Mom, Dad, Ryan, me, Michael, Kearstyn, Rhys, William, Elizabeth, Grace, and Pat Martin.....ahhah....He's family! It was such a fun-filled weekend. Since then it's been work, work, work.....

On a side note:

We saw a commercial the other day for a resort in Jamaica, which made me think back to our Honeymoon and the WONDERFUL time we had. Saying I wished I was there is truly an understatement.......ahhhh...what I would give to be sitting pool side with a strawberry daiquiri..........someday...

Also, I've been obsessing over Christmas. It is my all time favorite holiday and it will be here before you know it. I love the magic and cheer it brings. Hopefully R will let me start decorating soon. I'll leave you with a lovely picture of us from Christmas '05.

FYI

My photography website has changed.....check it out!

New photos coming soon :)

Apologies

Sorry about the last birthday post...I'm still trying to get used to this different blog template. I 'cross-my heart and hope-to-die' that the post looked good on my end of things.....

Oh...and just wanted to let everyone know I got a new job! Starting Monday you can find me behind the jewelry counter at Von Maur. I know it's not taping ankles or stretching tight hamstrings, but it will pay the bills!

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Ryan (while re-arranging our cupboards): "Hey Emily, where did all of our Looney Tunes glasses go?"

Me: "They should be up there. How many do you see?"

Ryan: "Only Four!"

Me: "Only Four???? I think that's 4-TOO many."

I'm blessed to have these beautiful glasses in my cupboard (gag). Be Jealous....

One more time....

Happy Belated Birthday Judy! My mother-in-law's birthday was this past Sunday and I forgot to send her wishes......

My Birthday September 20

My youngest brother turned 15 yesterday! Yes, 15 I can't believe it! There is a home video floating around somewhere of the Meiner cousins when we were younger and spending time at Ashley & Drew's house. I'm sure Ash and I were behind it all. We had written a play, which was acted out by Drew, Michael, Rhys, and Ashley, and I camera'd it...hahah....then the second half of the video was a talent show. I think Rhys touched his foot to his nose while standing and Ash did the same thing, but laying on her stomach and bringing her foot from behind, Evan sang 'Old McDonald', and Michael could cross his eyes.....but William was so young and the only thing he knew was his birthday.....hence the title :)

Happy Birthday William!!

Happy Birthday Mom!

On September 18th, 1962, my uncle Dave's birthday was changed forever. My mom was born and from then on he would have to share his birthday with his little sister. I'm sure he was thrilled......

(Happy B-day Dave!!)

I was talking to someone the other day about my wedding and how much my mom helped with the planning. We don't always have the same taste in things, but I was actually surprised at how much of the details we agreed upon. She definitely knows her oldest daughter pretty well and when I don't like something...she knows.....

My mom has 6 kids and by saying she's constantly busy is an 'understatement.' With this many children, my mom is always running us around town. Football practice, student council, birthday parties, you name it.....and she never complains. This year she's taken on the coaching position for Elizabeth's 6th grade basketball team, as if she's not busy enough. Her and my dad will be coaching together. I will post a schedule as soon as I know the dates. This will be fun to watch :)








This past month, all I heard my mom talk about was Kenny Chesney coming to Bloomington and she wants/HAS to go to the concert. And on Labor Day my sisters told me dad secretly got her tickets. Since then I really didn't hear much about the present, so today when I was wishing my mom happy birthday, I asked when the family gave her the big news. She said Wednesday night she went upstairs to get bath water started and caught a glimpse of a piece-of-paper on the toilet. Being in our house...she just thought it was a "DO NOT USE TOILET" or "TOILET WON'T FLUSH" sign....as those are displayed often. When she actually looked at it, I think the paper said Happy Birthday and the tickets were attached to the sign. The girls were waiting outside the door and when mom screamed in excitement, they were in there in a flash. Mom said the concert was great and she had a fantastic time :)

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

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