Getting ready for the family

I had the parents coming into town for Thanksgiving, and I was hosting this year! So, quick like a bunny, I made out my list-of-things-to-do to get ready during the ridiculously cold weekend preceding their arrival. Do you see the first thing on that list? The one that is crossed off? Yup!!! I finished my paper!

My reward? Clam chowder in a bread bowl! Perfect treat on a rainy day, don't you think?

Covered in snow for Thanksgiving

I keep hearing about all the snow people are having around the country for Thanksgiving. My parents and I went for a nice leisurely walk by the bay Thanksgiving morning to round up an appetite. Here is a picture of how deep the snow got here:
Te hehe!!!
Dinner was prepared: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, acorn squash, greenbeans and cranberry sauce. Grandma brought pears with cranberries atop and a delicious pumpkin pie and pecan pie.

Isn't my family cute????

Good times! Great food! Grand family!

Grandpa's Practice Birthday

I went ahead and made dinner for my grandpa and brought it over to him to celebrate his birthday a little early.
I made a tortellini with grilled chicken and spinach, squash, sauted asparagus, and rolls.Poor grandpa had just had surgery on some blasted skin cancer, so wasn't feeling too hot. We were going to go watch the SDSU vs University of Utah game as his present, but the weather was cold, rainy, and he just wasn't up to it.

Instead, we had dinner together, and Grandma made strawberry cake for dessert and we listened to the game on the radio together. It was a nice evening, even though the Aztecs lost. Ah well. Good thing we hadn't gone and sat in the cold rain just to see them loose!

Concert!!!

So I have no idea who these people were, but I actually got to do something other than write a thesis! One of my friends suggested that we go to this 94.9 (radio station) anniversary party. I thought it was a good idea too!
So off we went, and, despite not knowing any of the songs, I had a great time. Sitting next to me was a lady who told me that the lead singer was her nephew. I felt sorry for her though, because he acted like he was on crack or something, but they were awesome, and I enjoyed the show. Good times!

SGK Race 11.7.10

Somehow I ended up getting talked into running a 5 K again.

This time for breast cancer. I think this group had my favorite shirt!

It says "Save Second Base!"

(great spin-off of Save the Ta-Ta's)

By the time I came to Mile 1, I was shocked that I was still running!!!

No breaks for me!!!

So I kept running! I figured that by mile 2 I would need a break, but it was the perfect temperature outside, and with just enough sweat to keep me cool, I was good!

It was cool running around Balboa Park, and way cool to run on the freeway.
Hey Crystal! Your favorite! The 163!

By Mile 2, I hadn't slowed down, but when I got to the base of the hill, I let up a bit, walking fast. So for you crazy runner friends out there, how do you not get your thighs chaffed??? (I mean, besides the obvious, "get skinny so your fat thighs don't rub together" and "wear longer shorts!:) :)

I finished it!!!! I don't know my time, but I feel good! My 2 goals were to complete it, and to beat my last time, so we shall see. I think I was pretty close to my last time. It's good to be me, and sweaty!

SHOPPING!!!!

The day after Halloween, Crystal and I went shopping with Crystal's friend, Crystal. I still can't believe how much stuff we bought! We completely filled up the trunk of her car!
Then we brought it all inside to divy up whose was whose.

Admittedly, it was quite the Argyle day. Lots and lots of beautiful clothes! And jewelry!

And shoes! Did I mention the shoes?!?!?!

When all was said and done, we made piles of each of our clothes. Women, you will appreciate this next part.

The other Crystal's sister works at this store. We went to the Outlet of this store. It was having 70-80% off, with an additional 10-15% off this weekend only.

And then, on top of that saving, we got 40% off the totals due to "employee discount." Look how long our reciepts were!!! (Grandpa D, you will appreciate this!) We SAVED $2,840!!!!!

Grand total spent: ~$600 between all of us, only ~150 was mine.

Can you believe it?!?!!

Halloween, the delayed shots

A few months ago, I was shopping and saw these: ....and simply had to have them. Not my everyday shoe, but makes this outfit perfect!!!
I was Commando Army Chick. Crystal, my dear friend, was Rich Rebel School Girl.
I had non-government issue tatoos too!!!

I won't tell you where they were.

I also carried a non-governement issued AK-47, specifically not painted due to the warning on the label, which stated that I could have military/police issues with any altering of color. Neon green and orange it was!

Crystal's boyfriend met us at the winery up in Temecula where we spent the evening having a blast!

Yes, good times! Not that I'm not tall already, but those shoes! Wow, was I tall!!!

Happy Halloween!!! Definately!