We finally got our taxes done!! WOOHOO!!!!
Yep, the King and Queen of Procrastination struck again. But at least we had one more day to do them since today is actually tax day. Heh
So yeah, I completed them last night just after 10pm. And the really bad thing about waiting so long to do them? We always, I mean always, get a refund so there is no reason not to do them earlier. Every year we say we're going to do them and every year we're doing them at the last minute.
Anyway....
On Saturday while we were just hanging out trying to catch up on the dvr'd stuff Jim sent a text to HDT asking if we'd like to go see The Three Stooges with him and Pat. We knew we wanted to see it but the big question was, did we want to see it with those two. Well, mainly Pat. Pat is very hyper critical. Especially about stuff that he really likes. So we were both a little hesitant on seeing it with them. But decided to go ahead anyway.
Very glad we did. We all four enjoyed it very much. All three guys nailed their parts perfectly. HDT and I love Will Sasso in everything he does so were very happy that he did so well. And we both agree that Sophia Vergara must be just about the most sexiest woman out there. The only other woman that I can think of that still beats her is Halle Berry. I don't know that any woman would ever beat her out for most sexy in my book.
After the movie we took Pat home and he invited us in so we went. He cooked up some brats, HDT and I ran to the store to pick up some sides and soda and we had a good dinner while hanging out.
After dinner we watched a Sherlock Holmes show from the BBC on Netflix that Pat really likes. He wanted us to see a more accurate depiction of what Holmes is really like compared to the Hollywood Robert Downey Jr movies. No where near as flamboyant that's for sure. But still enjoyable.
Sunday was his niece's birthday party. We hadn't gotten her gift yet so we ran to Toys R Us before heading to the party. Got her a couple of games and as we're entering the checkout lane I notice Pop Rocks and grab some for myself. HDT asked if I was getting them for her. I said no because I wasn't sure about age limits. So we looked, nothing is mentioned so we got her some as well.
Unfortunately Jess didn't leave enough time between the start of the party and the time she chose for swimming to allow presents to be opened while we were all there. So she took them home to be opened. But she did call us at least right after she opened our gift which she was very happy to see. We got her a box of 5 Disney puzzles in 3D and a Happy Feet Ice block game. She was trying the Pop Rocks when Jess called. I can't remember now what she said her tongue was doing but I do recall it was funny. She liked them though so that's good.
I keep forgetting mine in the car. Luckily it's been cool out these last few days so they're not spoiling at least.
Media quote of the day:
Those 3 idiots are here! - Lydia
The Kardashian sisters? - Mac - The Three Stooges
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Lemon cake - good
So we had a nice weekend with his family. At least most of the weekend was with his family.
Friday was his niece's birthday so we went over to grandma's for dinner and cake. His sister provided the pizza and his mom made the cake. The cake was a panda which is his sister's favorite animal. I had the ears and they were yummy.
Saturday we hung out catching up on dvr'd shows while he also played Star Wars. At some point Jim sent a text to HDT asking if we'd like to see a movie. So he came over, they went out and picked up dinner and after eating we headed out to watch Wrath of the Titans in 3D. I enjoyed it. There were times the 3D was annoying but for the most part it was just part of the movie.
On the way home I decided to run by a grocery store that I can only get my caffeine free dew. And while there we decided to also pick up a pizza for later. And then while discussing what pizza to get HDT mentioned we had steaks that needed cooking so Jim bought himself one. We got a few other groceries and then headed home.
By the time we got the replacement kerosene tank and prepared the food it was almost midnight when we sat down to eat.
No long after I was just too tired to stay up so went to bed. Jim was planning on leaving then but apparently stuck around. HDT finally crawled in to bed around 4:30-5:00 and said that Jim had left only about a half hour before. Silly men.
Sunday morning I was up by 9:30 and decided to mow the lawn since it was needing it pretty badly. I was done by 11. I heard HDT's alarm going off when I walked in the back door so figured he'd be getting up soon but he just kept hitting the snooze. I decided to lay down on the bed while waiting for him to get up reading my twitter timeline. He finally did around 11:30.
I made a turkey sandwich to eat along with a yogurt to tied me over until we went to his grandma's for Easter dinner. As we were getting ready to leave he got a text from his mom asking if we were on the way since dinner was ready. When we got there they were still preparing stuff - so - not quite ready. But that was good since it takes about 15 minutes to get there from our house.
Dinner went well. Desert was another cake his mom made. A lemon one in the shape of a butterfly this time. It was really good. I just may have to make a lemon cake at some point.
HDT decided to fly his kite so we two, his niece and Poydras went to the field just down from the house. We were out there for about 15-20 minutes. Kylie was interested for the first few minutes but then decided whatever Poydras was wanting to get was way more interesting. But that's ok, HDT and I had a good time.
After going back inside we visited for a little while longer then his sis and niece left. We stuck around for another hour or so then finally headed home ourselves.
Watched some shows then headed to bed. Over all a nice visiting weekend.
Media quote of the day:
We may not be gods. But we do what people say can't be done, we hope when there isn't any... whatever odds we face, we prevail. - Andromeda - Wrath of the Titans
Friday was his niece's birthday so we went over to grandma's for dinner and cake. His sister provided the pizza and his mom made the cake. The cake was a panda which is his sister's favorite animal. I had the ears and they were yummy.
Saturday we hung out catching up on dvr'd shows while he also played Star Wars. At some point Jim sent a text to HDT asking if we'd like to see a movie. So he came over, they went out and picked up dinner and after eating we headed out to watch Wrath of the Titans in 3D. I enjoyed it. There were times the 3D was annoying but for the most part it was just part of the movie.
On the way home I decided to run by a grocery store that I can only get my caffeine free dew. And while there we decided to also pick up a pizza for later. And then while discussing what pizza to get HDT mentioned we had steaks that needed cooking so Jim bought himself one. We got a few other groceries and then headed home.
By the time we got the replacement kerosene tank and prepared the food it was almost midnight when we sat down to eat.
No long after I was just too tired to stay up so went to bed. Jim was planning on leaving then but apparently stuck around. HDT finally crawled in to bed around 4:30-5:00 and said that Jim had left only about a half hour before. Silly men.
Sunday morning I was up by 9:30 and decided to mow the lawn since it was needing it pretty badly. I was done by 11. I heard HDT's alarm going off when I walked in the back door so figured he'd be getting up soon but he just kept hitting the snooze. I decided to lay down on the bed while waiting for him to get up reading my twitter timeline. He finally did around 11:30.
I made a turkey sandwich to eat along with a yogurt to tied me over until we went to his grandma's for Easter dinner. As we were getting ready to leave he got a text from his mom asking if we were on the way since dinner was ready. When we got there they were still preparing stuff - so - not quite ready. But that was good since it takes about 15 minutes to get there from our house.
Dinner went well. Desert was another cake his mom made. A lemon one in the shape of a butterfly this time. It was really good. I just may have to make a lemon cake at some point.
HDT decided to fly his kite so we two, his niece and Poydras went to the field just down from the house. We were out there for about 15-20 minutes. Kylie was interested for the first few minutes but then decided whatever Poydras was wanting to get was way more interesting. But that's ok, HDT and I had a good time.
After going back inside we visited for a little while longer then his sis and niece left. We stuck around for another hour or so then finally headed home ourselves.
Watched some shows then headed to bed. Over all a nice visiting weekend.
Media quote of the day:
We may not be gods. But we do what people say can't be done, we hope when there isn't any... whatever odds we face, we prevail. - Andromeda - Wrath of the Titans
Monday, April 18, 2011
Weekend Update 4/15-17/11
So this was another fairly busy weekend even though HDiTty had to work. Friday night we didn't do much except hang out and watch Date Night. It was silly but it was fun, pretty enjoyable really.
Saturday he had to work all day - 16 hours, from 6am to 10pm so I was going to do a Lost Season 6 marathon but then decided I better not because I really did have things that needed to be done.
First I got on the elliptical. I've been pretty good with the exercising this week. Soaked for a bit in the tub then got ready to go get Kylie's birthday gift exchanged. She's into Tangled right now and we bought her the dress but someone else had already bought it (turned out to be HDT's mom) so I took it back and exchanged it for the wig. Grabbed some lunch from Pizza Hut (bad, bad I know) and took it back home to eat. Watched a show while eating then made myself get off my ass and go clean the kitchen which has been needing it for some time now. We tend to pile things up, most of it was mail and magazines though so not too bad. Did the dishes as well.
I also finally did our taxes, yes we are THAT bad with the procrastination. Found some of the bills needed for our Flex Com to be fixed and also grabbed last years tax return to prove I did claim the 408k money I took out while I was out of work.
After all that it was now after 6pm, maybe even closer to 7 and I decided I'd reward myself with sitting on the couch watching a movie. I decided on Underworld: Rise of the Lycons. After it was done I switched back to tv and started scrolling through the guide and in less than 5 minutes the same movie was going to start on one of the channels. I was amused.
There wasn't much on so I settled on Forensic Files and was watching that when HDT walked in the door close to 10:30. He stayed up for about an hour so we continued watching the Files until he went to bed. I went with him but sat up in bed reading for about a half hour until I felt tired enough to sleep.
Sunday I decided to take a day off from exercising and just had some breakfast while watching Temple Grandin. Good movie, I can totally see why Claire Daines won so many awards for it. The tears ran down my face more than once I might add.
After it was over I soaked in the tub reading for a little while then got ready to go back out to get Jenn's birthday gift and card. HDT got out of work early to be able to go to Kylie's birthday party that started at 2:30. After meeting him at home and getting the presents wrapped we headed out the door around 3:45. I'm glad I didn't go on time without him because everyone was just finishing eating when we walked in the door which means an hour and half of just sitting around watching the kids run around.
After we finished our plates they had the cake and ice cream then the presents were opened. Kylie very much liked the Rapunzel wig and the reading book we also gave and liked the soundtrack cd even more. So the presents were a hit which is always good.
He made a few copies of the cd so Kylie could actually handle it without ruining the original and we could have a copy of it when she comes over. Not long after the cd's were done copying we headed home.
He got on the computer and I turned on Netflix instant and we proceeded to watch some Buffy's for the rest of the evening until we went up to bed around 11.
Media quote of the day:
My name is Temple Grandin. I'm not like other people. I think in pictures and I connect them. - Temple Grandin
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Something brought you here, Flynn Rider. Call it what you will... fate... destiny... - Rapunzel
A horse. - Flynn Rider
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If we are going to pay this much for crab it better sing and dance and introduce us to the Little Mermaid! - Claire Foster
He turned the gun sideways! That's a kill shot! - Phil Foster
Saturday he had to work all day - 16 hours, from 6am to 10pm so I was going to do a Lost Season 6 marathon but then decided I better not because I really did have things that needed to be done.
First I got on the elliptical. I've been pretty good with the exercising this week. Soaked for a bit in the tub then got ready to go get Kylie's birthday gift exchanged. She's into Tangled right now and we bought her the dress but someone else had already bought it (turned out to be HDT's mom) so I took it back and exchanged it for the wig. Grabbed some lunch from Pizza Hut (bad, bad I know) and took it back home to eat. Watched a show while eating then made myself get off my ass and go clean the kitchen which has been needing it for some time now. We tend to pile things up, most of it was mail and magazines though so not too bad. Did the dishes as well.
I also finally did our taxes, yes we are THAT bad with the procrastination. Found some of the bills needed for our Flex Com to be fixed and also grabbed last years tax return to prove I did claim the 408k money I took out while I was out of work.
After all that it was now after 6pm, maybe even closer to 7 and I decided I'd reward myself with sitting on the couch watching a movie. I decided on Underworld: Rise of the Lycons. After it was done I switched back to tv and started scrolling through the guide and in less than 5 minutes the same movie was going to start on one of the channels. I was amused.
There wasn't much on so I settled on Forensic Files and was watching that when HDT walked in the door close to 10:30. He stayed up for about an hour so we continued watching the Files until he went to bed. I went with him but sat up in bed reading for about a half hour until I felt tired enough to sleep.
Sunday I decided to take a day off from exercising and just had some breakfast while watching Temple Grandin. Good movie, I can totally see why Claire Daines won so many awards for it. The tears ran down my face more than once I might add.
After it was over I soaked in the tub reading for a little while then got ready to go back out to get Jenn's birthday gift and card. HDT got out of work early to be able to go to Kylie's birthday party that started at 2:30. After meeting him at home and getting the presents wrapped we headed out the door around 3:45. I'm glad I didn't go on time without him because everyone was just finishing eating when we walked in the door which means an hour and half of just sitting around watching the kids run around.
After we finished our plates they had the cake and ice cream then the presents were opened. Kylie very much liked the Rapunzel wig and the reading book we also gave and liked the soundtrack cd even more. So the presents were a hit which is always good.
He made a few copies of the cd so Kylie could actually handle it without ruining the original and we could have a copy of it when she comes over. Not long after the cd's were done copying we headed home.
He got on the computer and I turned on Netflix instant and we proceeded to watch some Buffy's for the rest of the evening until we went up to bed around 11.
Media quote of the day:
My name is Temple Grandin. I'm not like other people. I think in pictures and I connect them. - Temple Grandin
__________________________
Something brought you here, Flynn Rider. Call it what you will... fate... destiny... - Rapunzel
A horse. - Flynn Rider
__________________________
If we are going to pay this much for crab it better sing and dance and introduce us to the Little Mermaid! - Claire Foster
He turned the gun sideways! That's a kill shot! - Phil Foster
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Weekend Update
So I was wrong on the date for the Surprise Party, it wasn't last Friday but it is this Friday. It would've been better with HDiTty's work schedule if it had been last Friday but oh well, so be it.
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On Saturday I met my mom at her house just before 9am and we, my stepdad and his sister all piled into their truck to head up to Wisconsin for a 3hr trip. My mom and I were going to my 2nd cousin's bridal shower and dad and his sister went to see their sister-in-law. This is the type of shower I like, everyone there was family so I knew everyone and it was completely comfortable. Her father is my cousin and he lives down here in Illinois near my mom and me but all the rest of his family lives up in Wisconsin including his mom, the brides grandmother. Well she told the bride that she'd throw her a bridal shower but she'd have to go up there since it would be really hard to be able to get everyone from there down here.
My mom was talking to my aunt one day last week and found out about the shower and kind of invited herself and me saying if she were going to go to a shower she'd rather go to that one than one with a bunch of bridesmaids and other people she doesn't know. And she knew at least she if not both of us will be invited to that shower and I'd agree with her on this issue. So yeah, we went to this one which was just the bride, her grandma (my aunt), my aunt's 2 daughters, 1 daughter-in-law and 2 of her other granddaughters. Very small but perfect really.
It's weird to know she's old enough to be married and buying a house and everything considering I babysat her a few times when she was just a toddler. It just doesn't seem like that much time has passed. UGH!
Everything she received was for the kitchen and she was completely excited and happy about it. The whole time I'm seeing this I'm thinking on how ripped off my mom was. It took her 5 times to finally get a daughter and I couldn't care less about being in the kitchen. There is no way I'd be as excited as she was to get all those kitchen items. Growing up I never wanted to be in the kitchen unless it was Easter Egg decorating time or maybe baking some cookies. Otherwise keep me out of there. I told that to my mom on the way home and she said she thought something similar too. Not that she was ripped off but that she wished I had shown more interest in learning to cook. If for no other reason than for us to have the quality mother/daughter time that so many others get. But even without that we still have a wonderful relationship so we did ok anyway.
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On Sunday we went to HD's niece's 1yr birthday party. His sister had rented out the gym at a local church since she had invited over 40 people. It seemed to me excessive but then I'm used to my brothers only inviting the immediate family to their kids parties. At the most one brother invites their son's bestfriend's parents and only because they're good friends with them too. Otherwise it's only parents and us aunts and uncles and cousins of the one other brother who has kids. Now this sister has a different father than HD and has a whole other set of half brothers and sisters from her father. So they were of course invited, the father of the baby and his family was invited, her boyfriend and his family and a friend or two were invited, HD's mom's best friend, her daughter & granddaughter were invited and then a bunch of friends and coworkers were invited. Tons of people. Now I know this is a 1st birthday and all but still it seems excessive to me.
And as she's lighting the candles she said, "I have to do this every year?" in a joking way but you know that's what she's going to do. I wanted to say no, from now on just make it immediate family. Especially since she's not with the father, let him have his own party. Which by the way his family is doing. They're having one on the 19th. But no one from our side has been invited to it except for HD's sister. Seems kind of selfish that many of them came to this party but they're not willing to do the same and invite any of us to theirs. But whatever, I doubt we would've gone anyway.
His other sister gets me upset and I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. I went out and did the shopping and I did the wrapping. Now many times this is the way it goes, there are times that he comes with me, quite often actually but many times he doesn't. This was one of those cases. Anyway for some reason when it comes to gifts she leaves me out when answering people on who gave what. Both his sisters and his mom are huge White Sox fans. I got his niece an outfit that was black and white with stitching that made it look like the outfit is a baseball and it said Sox on the left side of the front. The panties were black with tan ruffles on the butt. I also got a pink zip up hoody that says Chicago across the front and Sox on the hood and also a pink baseball cap that says Sox on the front. The hat and jacket were the first two things she pulled out of the bag and everyone was oohing and awing over them and someone asked who they were from and sister who's baby it is said, "Katrina and HD." Then she pulled out the black and white outfit and more oohing and awing went on and someone asked again who it was that gave them and asked his other sister if it was her. Her response, "no not me, my brother." That's it, didn't even mention me. She does this all the friggen time even when she knows I was the only one who did the shopping and decision making of what to buy.
It drives me up the wall and makes me feel like shit. HD tries to make me feel better by saying that we've been together for so long that when she says "her brother" I'm included in that, that we're basically one person. But I'm sorry, I don't see it that way, never have never will. When someone asks me something similar it's always, "my brother and sister-in-law." They may have been together for years and years but they're still two separate people and deserve equal recognition. I know she loves me and appreciates me and all that, she's not doing it deliberately or maliciously in any way, but it still hurts. It doesn't matter that I know this logically because feelings don't always follow logic. Oh well, so be it.
Media quote of the day: The Dundies are kind of like a kid's birthday party, and you go, and there's really nothing for you to do there, but the kid's having a really good time, so you're kind of there? That's... that's kind of what it's like. - Oscar - The Office from The Dundies in season 2
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On Saturday I met my mom at her house just before 9am and we, my stepdad and his sister all piled into their truck to head up to Wisconsin for a 3hr trip. My mom and I were going to my 2nd cousin's bridal shower and dad and his sister went to see their sister-in-law. This is the type of shower I like, everyone there was family so I knew everyone and it was completely comfortable. Her father is my cousin and he lives down here in Illinois near my mom and me but all the rest of his family lives up in Wisconsin including his mom, the brides grandmother. Well she told the bride that she'd throw her a bridal shower but she'd have to go up there since it would be really hard to be able to get everyone from there down here.
My mom was talking to my aunt one day last week and found out about the shower and kind of invited herself and me saying if she were going to go to a shower she'd rather go to that one than one with a bunch of bridesmaids and other people she doesn't know. And she knew at least she if not both of us will be invited to that shower and I'd agree with her on this issue. So yeah, we went to this one which was just the bride, her grandma (my aunt), my aunt's 2 daughters, 1 daughter-in-law and 2 of her other granddaughters. Very small but perfect really.
It's weird to know she's old enough to be married and buying a house and everything considering I babysat her a few times when she was just a toddler. It just doesn't seem like that much time has passed. UGH!
Everything she received was for the kitchen and she was completely excited and happy about it. The whole time I'm seeing this I'm thinking on how ripped off my mom was. It took her 5 times to finally get a daughter and I couldn't care less about being in the kitchen. There is no way I'd be as excited as she was to get all those kitchen items. Growing up I never wanted to be in the kitchen unless it was Easter Egg decorating time or maybe baking some cookies. Otherwise keep me out of there. I told that to my mom on the way home and she said she thought something similar too. Not that she was ripped off but that she wished I had shown more interest in learning to cook. If for no other reason than for us to have the quality mother/daughter time that so many others get. But even without that we still have a wonderful relationship so we did ok anyway.
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On Sunday we went to HD's niece's 1yr birthday party. His sister had rented out the gym at a local church since she had invited over 40 people. It seemed to me excessive but then I'm used to my brothers only inviting the immediate family to their kids parties. At the most one brother invites their son's bestfriend's parents and only because they're good friends with them too. Otherwise it's only parents and us aunts and uncles and cousins of the one other brother who has kids. Now this sister has a different father than HD and has a whole other set of half brothers and sisters from her father. So they were of course invited, the father of the baby and his family was invited, her boyfriend and his family and a friend or two were invited, HD's mom's best friend, her daughter & granddaughter were invited and then a bunch of friends and coworkers were invited. Tons of people. Now I know this is a 1st birthday and all but still it seems excessive to me.
And as she's lighting the candles she said, "I have to do this every year?" in a joking way but you know that's what she's going to do. I wanted to say no, from now on just make it immediate family. Especially since she's not with the father, let him have his own party. Which by the way his family is doing. They're having one on the 19th. But no one from our side has been invited to it except for HD's sister. Seems kind of selfish that many of them came to this party but they're not willing to do the same and invite any of us to theirs. But whatever, I doubt we would've gone anyway.
His other sister gets me upset and I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. I went out and did the shopping and I did the wrapping. Now many times this is the way it goes, there are times that he comes with me, quite often actually but many times he doesn't. This was one of those cases. Anyway for some reason when it comes to gifts she leaves me out when answering people on who gave what. Both his sisters and his mom are huge White Sox fans. I got his niece an outfit that was black and white with stitching that made it look like the outfit is a baseball and it said Sox on the left side of the front. The panties were black with tan ruffles on the butt. I also got a pink zip up hoody that says Chicago across the front and Sox on the hood and also a pink baseball cap that says Sox on the front. The hat and jacket were the first two things she pulled out of the bag and everyone was oohing and awing over them and someone asked who they were from and sister who's baby it is said, "Katrina and HD." Then she pulled out the black and white outfit and more oohing and awing went on and someone asked again who it was that gave them and asked his other sister if it was her. Her response, "no not me, my brother." That's it, didn't even mention me. She does this all the friggen time even when she knows I was the only one who did the shopping and decision making of what to buy.
It drives me up the wall and makes me feel like shit. HD tries to make me feel better by saying that we've been together for so long that when she says "her brother" I'm included in that, that we're basically one person. But I'm sorry, I don't see it that way, never have never will. When someone asks me something similar it's always, "my brother and sister-in-law." They may have been together for years and years but they're still two separate people and deserve equal recognition. I know she loves me and appreciates me and all that, she's not doing it deliberately or maliciously in any way, but it still hurts. It doesn't matter that I know this logically because feelings don't always follow logic. Oh well, so be it.
Media quote of the day: The Dundies are kind of like a kid's birthday party, and you go, and there's really nothing for you to do there, but the kid's having a really good time, so you're kind of there? That's... that's kind of what it's like. - Oscar - The Office from The Dundies in season 2
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