five senses friday #10.

Helloooooo, blog friends!  It's time for my Five Senses Friday...
Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week or so through the senses.  Enjoy!

Tasting::

SUSHI!  Oh, how I love sushi.  Thanks to the mister, I finally got to enjoy some.  We don't have a sushi place in our town, so I convinced him to take me out.  I hadn't had sushi since July, people!  That's a travesty!  I'm so glad I got my sushi fix....but all this talk is making me want more!

 

Feeling::

Overwhelmingly happy to have celebrated our one year anniversary -- complete with our frozen wedding cake.

Seeing::

Our little Jax growing up so fast and looking like such a big boy.  He's such a handsome guy!

 

Texts like this from my mister.  This is what happens when I send him to the grocery store.

 

Hearing::

 I am currently listening to so much new music it hurts. :)  And I like it....  I will always be a HUGE fan of the Black Keys though.  They are constantly in rotation.  My favorite!

 

Smelling::

My mister....he sure does smell good. :) 

What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!

five senses friday #9.

Merry Christmas, blog friends!  This will be my last post until after Christmas.  Our festivities will start tomorrow and will be going strong until Wednesday night.  I hope you all have a wonderful time with your families.  Thanks so much for checking in!  Now, my Five Senses Friday...
Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week or so through the senses.  Here is my week in review.  Enjoy!

Tasting::

My famous Oreo Truffles that I have started making every year for Christmas.  I've done good and have only eaten one.  I can't say the same for everyone else.  This tin is emptying quickly here at work.
Definitely looking forward to all the tasting I will be doing starting this weekend!  Wooo!  Bring on the fat pants & the Christmas awesomeness!

Feeling::

Seriously excited to start our Christmas festivities tomorrow!  This is my favorite time of year.  I love spending time with my family.

Seeing::

This cute little face looking up at me every morning...begging for breakfast.  I'm pretty sure that's one of his favorite words.  I love my Jackson.

Hearing::

Christmas music.  Christmas music.  And MORE Christmas music.  Thankfully I love it...but only during the month of December.  One exception is Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas Time."  The synthesizers in that song make me want to continually stab my ears with broken ornaments.

Smelling::

Peppermint.  Smelly Jax.  More peppermint.  I love the smells of Christmas.  I'll honestly be sad when the holidays are over.  They make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.


What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!

five senses friday #8.

Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week through the senses.  Here is my week in review.  Enjoy!

Tasting::

You may get tired of the coffee references.  My apologies, but coffee is the life source to this kid.  It will forever be enjoyed...especially in a geeky mug.  I have a geeky coffee mug obsession.  
Definitely looking forward to all the tasting I will be doing on Thursday!  Wooo!  Bring on the fat pants!

Feeling::

Accomplished after the Color Run.  Excited about a possible trip to Trader Joe's tomorrow.  Anticipation to get home today and see if my very first Loot Crate has arrived yet.  Ugh!  It's killing me, people!

 Also, feeling super awesome driving the mister's new truck!  Rawr!!! 

Seeing::

Super awesome photos from the Color Run website...of yours truly!!!  Apparently, the photographer was my friend.  :) 

Hearing::

Everyone talking about going to see Catching Fire last night, and I didn't go! Waahh!  I will have to convince the mister that we need to brave the crowds!

Smelling::

 

Kid you not, I can already smell the scents of Thanksgiving.  Yummy food.  The smell of my Granny's house.  The cool, fall air.  Mmmm......


What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!

five senses friday #7.

Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week through the senses.  My week has been pretty calm, for the most part.  It seemed like it took FOREVER for today to finally arrive.  Still, there was plenty of action.  So, here we go!

Tasting::

The mister's AMAZING smothered pork chops and homemade bread.  He's the best! Chips and salsa on date night last night.  That man knows what I like.

Feeling:: 

Ready to find our new home and get moved in.  Excited about the houses we've seen (and we still have one more tonight).  Cold mornings of 20-30 degree weather while taking Jax outside.

  

The results of my last Color Run.

Beyond pumped to be headed to my second Color Run in Dallas on Saturday with my mom and a couple of friends.  Anticipation of my very first Loot Crate that will be shipped next week!  I can't wait!!!

Seeing:: 

A few gorgeous houses that I could be happy living in for the rest of my life. Dog hair.  Everywhere.  The movie "Road House" for the first time...at the request of the mister.  Of course, you can't go wrong with a little Swayze.  Am I right!?

Hearing::

 

The awesome voice of my friend, Rita Fulmer, as she sang and I played the cajon at her mom's wedding.  She is amazing.  I recently sang backgrounds and played drums on her latest album.  I play/sing with that girl every chance I get.

Smelling::

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A nice-smelling man when I came home last night...all dressed for a surprise date night.  Yum!  Mexican food for dinner.  Apple Spice & Delight Febreze to combat the "Jax" smell.

What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!

five senses friday #6.

Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week through the senses.  So many fun things transpired this week.  I actually had to narrow down the awesomeness.  Imagine that!
So, here we go!

Tasting::

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My new Chicken Taco Melt recipe.  I was throwin' down in the kitchen, thanks to the mighty Pinterest.  The new recipe needs a little tweaking for added flavor, but they were still yummy!

Feeling::

Excited that the house shopping has finally begun!  The mister and I went to look at a couple of houses this week.  I can't wait to find THE one and start moving in!
Amused by the mister's dorkiness.  Somehow my phone was out of my hand long enough for me to forget it at home one day.  This is what I found when he brought it to me at work:

Please humor him and take notice of his illustrious "winter man-beard."

 

Seeing::

 

So many people and so many cool things at the Canton Trades Days!  My little sis and I had a great time people-watching and spending our money.

I honestly considered buying this VW trunk to hang on the wall.

 

Cool stuff...but not sure how many waves one can catch in East Texas.

I LOVED these guys!

JACKPOT!  I'm always down to add another vintage camera to my collection.

Super awesome vintage metal lunchboxes are ALWAYS tempting!!!

Hearing::

That FACE, though!

Doggy snores from Mr. Jax.  I promise, this guy can snore with his eyes open.  I can't imagine how bad this will be when he's 80 or 90 pounds!  Oy!

Smelling:: 

Finally getting to wear my favorite purple scarf!

Cold air & firewood burning.  The cool weather has finally come to Texas and I get to wear boots and scarves!  Hooray! All is right in the world.


What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!

 

five senses friday #5.

Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week through the senses.  This week was full of activity...and the weekend will only bring more!  Friday makes me happier than any other day.

Tasting::

 

The mister's spicy chili.  I don't say spicy nonchalantly people.  This man is a heat seeker.  We're talking ghost peppers and scorpion sauce.  Slap ya mama hot.  But YUM!  He's quite the cook.

Feeling:: 

Our little family.

The warmth and love of walking into my mom's house.  I love spending time with my mom.  I love the feeling I get when I'm back home.  I especially loved the feeling of tucking Miss Mattison into my old bed...in my old room...with her Nintendo DS.  

Crazy faces with Mom & M.

Excitement for Seestarpalooza this weekend with my little sis, Laci!  We live 2 hours apart and haven't hung out much since I moved off to California.  Now that I'm back, we've got some time to make up.  I can't wait! 

Seeing::

Little Matti as the cutest bumblebee I've ever seen and Jax looking like such a cute little boy during his Halloween picture. Don't let him fool you, this took work.  Thanks to the mister for being the patient assistant.

Hearing:: 

Coughing and wheezing from our poor, little Jax.  He woke us up every hour on the hour Tuesday night.  Wednesday morning we were at the vet's office.  Diagnosis: Kennel Cough. Looks like he caught it while we were at the office last week for his shots.  *sigh*  The antibiotics and the cough suppressant are working wonders...and mom and dad can sleep through the night.

 

Smelling::

 

My awesome fall Scentsy that reminds me of my mom's house.  The mister has deemed it "too girly" for the house.  We are now enjoying the aroma of Crackling Campfire.  The struggle.

What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!

five senses friday #4.

Five Senses Friday is were I reflect on the last week through the senses.  As usual, Fridays make me a happy girl.  The coffee in my hand helps.  TONS! 

Tasting::

Coffee on a cool morning.  Oh, coffee.  I love you.  In case you forgot, last week I was out of coffee!!  Never fear...the universe is aligned once again!  Carry on.

Feeling::

My handsome mister.

Super awesome loves for my mister.  He takes such good care of me.  I love that man!
Also, excitement for next weekend!  My little sis is coming to stay with me so we can hit up the Trades Days on Saturday!  Oooooh!!!!

Super crazy anticipation for my Loot Crate subscription that I just signed up for.  How am I supposed to be able to wait a whole month until it gets here!?!??

Seeing::

Jax sporting his burnt orange in support for our Longhorns.  

Gladly accepting donations of MORE! :)

The beginnings of my new set up of "co-workers" on my desk.  Also, the mister and I watched World War Z.  Super awesome, if you ask me.  I was all bundled up with the worried face no more than 4 minutes in.  Yesss!

Hearing::

 

He was so excited & wiggly, this was all I could get.

All of the girls at the vet "ooh" and "ahh" over Mr. Jax when I took him to get his shots.  He was such a good boy and they all wanted his puppy kisses.   

And what's this I hear about Nick Saban house-hunting in Austin!?  Don't toy with my emotions....

Smelling::

 

My favorite.  The combination of a clean house, a fall breeze and a Scentsy or two.

What were some of your experiences this week?  Feel free to play along in the comments, find me online or post your own blog!