"" and we can have forever.... and we can love forever....""

well... i'm awake.

i haven't had much to write since NCYC... because most of it has been disappointing.

the Breaking Benjamin concert that was on the 8th was the one thing i've been totally pumped about for months! and of course... thats the night that we got crazy wind and snow. so needless to say, for our own safety, we didnt drive to DM. however, they had the concert anyways. so, we're out $100 and did not get to go see Breaking Benjamin. Lazer said they didnt cancel because of the band's tour and things.... i understand that... but, i also dont. i wont start cause it'll be a rant. Lazer is putting together something for those of us who have unused tickets in the next couple weeks. i dont know what it'll be, and i hope we arent busy that night... but i am glad that they realized they should do something for the people who couldnt make it. it wont be the same as BB in concert... but at least we'll get something for our money.

**a few days later**
yeah, its taken me multiple days to write one post.... i heard about the Lazer "special thing" for those of us that still have unused BB tix. the Hairball is coming to DM soon, which is a complilation of 80s rockbands. if we go TO the Lazer studio during business hours and present our BB tix we can BUY tickets for the Hairball for $10 instead of $10(normal price).
now i want to say that i didnt expect a full refund or anything.. but i did expect something along the same lines as Breaking Benjamin. if you've ever heard BB you know that they are not even close to 80s rock. and also, while i am a girl who listens to KGGO(Classic Rock that Rocks) i do NOT want to end up spending $120 (BB tix + discount hairball tix) to go see some group of knock off 80s rockers...... so while the DJ "really really thinks this is a great deal!" i will have to dis-agree.
i was quite upset and said some choice words to the radio when i heard this. so, my glimmer of hope is out and i'm back to sad that i missed one of my favorite bands and am out $100......

















after all of that........

the week of Christmas has begun. we always have troubles around these holidays trying to visit all of our family in the alotted week. Matt and i always fight-i wont deny it. and it really makes the season un-enjoyable.

we did go to my Grandma Croghans Saturday/Sunday for Christmas. i was really looking forward to this trip because i'd missed out on Thanksgiving there this year. most of my family was there, crammed into Grandma's kitchen/living room. it never used to be a problem until all the boys in our family started growing to 6 feet tall!! it was chaos!! but it was exactly how i've always remembered it, so it was perfect. i got to visit with my Grandma and aunts and uncles. we talked about everything from kids tv shows to politics to how to save the world from global warming! :) we're diverse!! hehe!

Sunday afternoon we packed up again and headed home. we were at our house for exactly 15 minutes and then headed off to Pella to Matts Grandparents. we had dinner and more family time there. Grandma Darlene always makes 3 or 4 great soups!

we got home just in time for Ethan to head to bed. and after 3 meltdowns and about 10 minutes of crying, he was alseep! needless to say, this week has only just begun.


today i have to go finish my Christmas shopping/wrapping. yes, i said finish! i'm late and i know it!

other than the Christmas rush and the disappointing concert... work has been good. we've been quite busy this month. we always set our cut-off for Christmas orders at December 4th. of course we always always get people calling a week later that just HAVE to have their stuff by Christmas. luckily our lab is quick like a cat this time of year, so as of last Thursday my order bin was EMPTY!!! its a good feeling to look over and see nothing pressing that i have to finish! now my biggest problem is all the wedding albums i have to create... i dont think it'll be too bad... i just have to sit down and do it! i'm planning to bring a few of them home on my laptop and hopefully knock them out in a night or two!

i guess i should start my day. i have alot planned and better just get it all started. then maybe this afternoon i can take a nap!! :)