Surprise and the sweetest Dad

So my Mom's birthday is tomorrow...and I'm pretty sure my Dad got her the sweetest gift imagineable. My Dad bought my mom a wooden rocking chair their first Christmas together after they were married...so 30 years ago. And about five years ago it was totally falling apart so Dad was going to throw it away..but Mom wanted to keep it since it was the rocking chair that she rocked both me and Brad in when we were babies. So Dad kept it in storage for 5 years. He found a carpenter that also works at Western with him, and he made new spindles for it and refurbished and sanded Mom's rocking chair. She cried...I knew she woul. But how sweet was that?? I still have no idea what I'm going to get her. I am going to make her a cake for tomorrow though and decorate it. It will be awesome.

So Adam went to Indianapolis on Saturday morning for Grandma Lakarosky's 88th birthday. He really wanted me to come up Saturday night when they got back, but I told him that my parents wanted me to stay in Bowling Green. So I totally lied...even though my parents were a little upset I was going back at first...and went up there after dinner. So I called him before I left and was telling him about all the stuff Mom and I had done that day and such and how we were cooking dinner together..just to make sure they were going to get home on time. Then I called him right when I had gotten off at the Versailles exit to make sure they got home...but actually just to make sure he was at his house and not somewhere else. So I walked into their kitchen like five minutes later and he was so surprised! It was fun. I like doing that kind of stuff. I got to hang out with him, one of his brothers, his sister, and several of his cousins. We went to Campus Pub to watch football yesterday. I like hanging out with his family.

I got a good deal on some clothes at Lerner. I got a 65.00 New Year's Eve dress for 19.99 ad two pairs of dress pants for 14.99 instead of 36.00 each. So excited!

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas to everyone!! I'm really trying to cherish this Christmas season this year since it is my last official Christmas Break...but things might actually get easier when I don't have finals to study for the week before Christmas like this year. But it's going to suck having to work right up until Christmas from here on out..and once I'm actually a pharmacist two Christmases from now maybe even having to work Christmas Day. But, anyway, I hope everyone is having a joyous time with their family.

Last night we went to Granny's like always. It was fun being able to spend time with my family. I do miss Adam though. He is in Cleveland with his Mom's family. Our Christmases are very different so I think as of now we enjoy spending time with each of our own families. This morning, Santa brought me everything I wanted. I must be getting old, because most of it would not appeal to anyone. I got new khaki pants so I could have them for school and work. I got a step aerobics step and DVD so I can exercise at home. A couple of cookbooks. And I even got a Britta water pitcher for my apartment b/c I'm so bad at putting water bottles in the fridge. I also got a fun book to read, some clothes, and a new pair of tennis shoes. I love Christmas...but I mainly love seeing my parents appreciate what I get them.

Well, there is still one more place to visit. Merry Christmas!!

Christmas Spirit

Since I finally got home, I'm somewhat getting into the Christmas spirit. However, I went to Target today to pick up some last minute things, and I am SO thankful that I am not working retail right now. The last six years I hated Christmas because of the holiday season..but I actually get to enjoy it now. Yay. I also went to Best Buy and that was also crazy. Driving in general made me angry. So I came home with my Little Caesars Hot and Ready pizza to watch The Santa Clause by myself in peace. Mom and Dad went to Nashville to see the Rockettes like they do every year...so I guess I'll spend my night wrapping Christmas presents and watching movies. Pretty exciting. I can't believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Crazy!!!

Oh..and my boss got me some bath stuff and a diffuser and this really cute marble mortar and pestle. I was so shocked and excited. Very cute!

Only one more semester

How thankful am I that I only have one more semester of classes left? I also did really well this semester and ended up with a 3.5 GPA...so my first time ever on the Dean's List in pharmacy school. I'm very proud of myself.

I'm finally home for Christmas and so excited! I worked this morning in Louisville...and it was crazy busy for our store. We were completely running around everywhere. So many people need their medications while they travel and wait until the last minute...but mostly today it was new scripts. I guess people are just wanting to be healthy this time of year with the holidays and New Year...who knows.

Adam and I went to the cabin for the first time this weekend with Justin and Tiffany and all of the Louisville people. We had a blast. There were just 18 people there having a good time and hanging out with good food. I absolutely loved it. And I'm really excited to be going to play Bunco once a month with the girls. I definitely don't have enough girl time as it is now a days.

I love being home for Christmas. As I get older, I become more of a homebody. Not saying that I necessarily want to live in Bowling Green when I graduate, but that I want to be home with my family for the important holidays and celebrations. It's going to be hard if I ever get married to have to compromise that time with my then husband. B/c no matter how much you enjoy yourself, it's never going to be the same when it's not your family.

PS...totally excited about the Titans win on Sunday against the Steelers. I was a little worried becaue of their previous play the Sunday before, but they turned it on and showed why they are the AFC leaders. Yay! Can't wait for the playoffs this year!