Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A day At the ZOO!
Sarah and I took Sadie to the Dallas ZOO today! She had so much fun, but enjoyed the stairs and leaves more than anything. Below are just a few of the fun pictures that I took!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Life as I know it (and some rantings in between).
Okay, okay- I have been very bad at updating, well nothing new about that- I am typically bad at updating these sorts of things. I suppose I could come up with a thousand excuses (hey I think there is a fallacy I could use that I learned in english, but that involves extra brain power that I cannot at this time summon). The last few months have flown by. So, I suppose I have alot of updating to do!
In August I finally got a new car, it sure was a beauty (well compared to the good ole' Buick). Of course good things come to those who wait, and in my case bad things come to those who dont. One month to the day my poor car was no longer in existance. Yes, shocking, me Amy getting into a car accident? That never happens. See, sitting at home sick in bed with Strepp throat and tonsilitis the day before my birthday was just not exciting enough for me. Instead I was determined to take my lazy butt out of bed and go to walmart and Sams for the food for the next days festivities (sick or not I was going). Like I said- bad things come to those who dont wait, and as many of you know, my level of patience is very thin. As I was driving home in the pouring rain (yes, sheets and sheets), I see the person in front of me break, I break- hydroplane. And yes, long story short, the car=history. I learned so many things in one week, that life isnt fair, patience is most certaintly a virtue, and the most important things, 1) Thank God for understanding friends and family, 2) Full Coverage Insurance 3) Dad being a Car Sales Manager 4) did I mention friends and family? After 2 weeks of being carless (well I use that term loosly because I was fortunate enough to get a rental car), I FINALLY got my new car (yes 2 new car in 2 months). My 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is a beauty. Of course the salesman that work for my dad all got a laugh, they joked that If I didnt want a white car the first time around I should have just told them (truth be it, I really was happy for the new black one) =). All that said and done, I really did have an amazing birthday after-all. All of my good friends and family joined me for dinner at Morgan and Jacobs house and then a majority of us went out to Cowboys Red River for some Bull riding, country dancing, and of course good ole' drinking. What better way to celebrate? I really spread the birthday out too, a few weeks before my birthday Alyssa and I had a girls weekend and stayed at the Sheraton by the Galleria. It was so much fun getting dressed up and going out shopping, to dinner, and getting our nails done (not to forget the enjoyable fun at 777 that followed). I was also excited to have my bestie Krystin in town. We really had fun at 777 the night after my birthday. Of course, both of us had a few too many (mixed with Karaoke was probably not so smart), but we really had a blast and were glad to get to spend some good quality time together. Since then I have been was seems like super busy. Jacob came home for a week (which was really nice, but too short). Since then my weeks have been busy watching Miss Sadie. She is getting so big, and is so smart! She really cracks me up, and I couldnt imagine not seeing her everyday. I love her curiosity (and even her stubbourness). Her new favorites consist of dress up shoes, her sparkly purse, and shoes in general. She is starting to become a super girly girl, and I LOVE IT! We have so much fun chasing each other and dancing! A few weeks ago Sarah and I took Sadie to the fair. We really had fun walking around and trying all of the fattening fried foods (Although the fried beer was unanimously nasty). Sadie had fun too, and did suprisingly well for no afternoon nap. She even got to pick up a ducky from the water, and once she realized it one her a prize, she was very enthusiastic about the games. Thursday Mike and I took Sadie to the Childrens Aquarium at Fair Park, it was a fun little outing- and Sadie really got a chance to burn off some energy. It was so cute watching her point all the fishies out, and I even got to feed some sting-rays. I am sure you are wondering, Mike, aquarium, whats up with this. Well Sarah and Mike both are in the process of starting new jobs, so I am sure there will be some changes for the better coming soon! Until then, Sadie has enjoyed having her daddy home to keep her company (and believe me when I say he is wrapped around her fingers). These last few weekends have been very busy. A few weekends ago Morgan and I braved the Pearce annual craft show and came out with a few cute finds! This last weekend I was able to spend some fun time with my friend Alden, and we got to catch up over dinner and a movie (Saw). Saturday was a busy day, as Morgan and Daniel and I had lunch and went shopping (much to Daniels dismay). And Saturday night I had a blast celebrating Blakes birthday with the group. We enjoyed dinner at Cheddars and then drove out to Caddo Mills for a haunted house. Sunday was hectic, hectic hectic. Well I say that, but it probably would have not been so bad if I had gotten up before 2 in the afternoon. That aside the rest of the day was spent on homework (which is still incomplete). As you can imagine, that is why at 3am I am still up (and yes spending my precious time blogging). I am sure I am leaving one of my fun adventures out, but I am now deciding that sleep would be best. There will be pictures to follow soon (why of course I forgot to mention my birthday present to myself- a new digital camera and Photoshop), look forward to some fun pictures of all the excitement soon! Ahh, wait- forgot the most important update of them all. I finally hit my 100 pounds lost marker. I am so excited, and that excitement has undoubtedly turned into an obsession for buying cute clothes and shoes. Of course the excuse is I have no clothes and shoes, but I believe I can make do for now =) Cant wait to see what the future brings for my weight loss, Until then....~Amy~
In August I finally got a new car, it sure was a beauty (well compared to the good ole' Buick). Of course good things come to those who wait, and in my case bad things come to those who dont. One month to the day my poor car was no longer in existance. Yes, shocking, me Amy getting into a car accident? That never happens. See, sitting at home sick in bed with Strepp throat and tonsilitis the day before my birthday was just not exciting enough for me. Instead I was determined to take my lazy butt out of bed and go to walmart and Sams for the food for the next days festivities (sick or not I was going). Like I said- bad things come to those who dont wait, and as many of you know, my level of patience is very thin. As I was driving home in the pouring rain (yes, sheets and sheets), I see the person in front of me break, I break- hydroplane. And yes, long story short, the car=history. I learned so many things in one week, that life isnt fair, patience is most certaintly a virtue, and the most important things, 1) Thank God for understanding friends and family, 2) Full Coverage Insurance 3) Dad being a Car Sales Manager 4) did I mention friends and family? After 2 weeks of being carless (well I use that term loosly because I was fortunate enough to get a rental car), I FINALLY got my new car (yes 2 new car in 2 months). My 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is a beauty. Of course the salesman that work for my dad all got a laugh, they joked that If I didnt want a white car the first time around I should have just told them (truth be it, I really was happy for the new black one) =). All that said and done, I really did have an amazing birthday after-all. All of my good friends and family joined me for dinner at Morgan and Jacobs house and then a majority of us went out to Cowboys Red River for some Bull riding, country dancing, and of course good ole' drinking. What better way to celebrate? I really spread the birthday out too, a few weeks before my birthday Alyssa and I had a girls weekend and stayed at the Sheraton by the Galleria. It was so much fun getting dressed up and going out shopping, to dinner, and getting our nails done (not to forget the enjoyable fun at 777 that followed). I was also excited to have my bestie Krystin in town. We really had fun at 777 the night after my birthday. Of course, both of us had a few too many (mixed with Karaoke was probably not so smart), but we really had a blast and were glad to get to spend some good quality time together. Since then I have been was seems like super busy. Jacob came home for a week (which was really nice, but too short). Since then my weeks have been busy watching Miss Sadie. She is getting so big, and is so smart! She really cracks me up, and I couldnt imagine not seeing her everyday. I love her curiosity (and even her stubbourness). Her new favorites consist of dress up shoes, her sparkly purse, and shoes in general. She is starting to become a super girly girl, and I LOVE IT! We have so much fun chasing each other and dancing! A few weeks ago Sarah and I took Sadie to the fair. We really had fun walking around and trying all of the fattening fried foods (Although the fried beer was unanimously nasty). Sadie had fun too, and did suprisingly well for no afternoon nap. She even got to pick up a ducky from the water, and once she realized it one her a prize, she was very enthusiastic about the games. Thursday Mike and I took Sadie to the Childrens Aquarium at Fair Park, it was a fun little outing- and Sadie really got a chance to burn off some energy. It was so cute watching her point all the fishies out, and I even got to feed some sting-rays. I am sure you are wondering, Mike, aquarium, whats up with this. Well Sarah and Mike both are in the process of starting new jobs, so I am sure there will be some changes for the better coming soon! Until then, Sadie has enjoyed having her daddy home to keep her company (and believe me when I say he is wrapped around her fingers). These last few weekends have been very busy. A few weekends ago Morgan and I braved the Pearce annual craft show and came out with a few cute finds! This last weekend I was able to spend some fun time with my friend Alden, and we got to catch up over dinner and a movie (Saw). Saturday was a busy day, as Morgan and Daniel and I had lunch and went shopping (much to Daniels dismay). And Saturday night I had a blast celebrating Blakes birthday with the group. We enjoyed dinner at Cheddars and then drove out to Caddo Mills for a haunted house. Sunday was hectic, hectic hectic. Well I say that, but it probably would have not been so bad if I had gotten up before 2 in the afternoon. That aside the rest of the day was spent on homework (which is still incomplete). As you can imagine, that is why at 3am I am still up (and yes spending my precious time blogging). I am sure I am leaving one of my fun adventures out, but I am now deciding that sleep would be best. There will be pictures to follow soon (why of course I forgot to mention my birthday present to myself- a new digital camera and Photoshop), look forward to some fun pictures of all the excitement soon! Ahh, wait- forgot the most important update of them all. I finally hit my 100 pounds lost marker. I am so excited, and that excitement has undoubtedly turned into an obsession for buying cute clothes and shoes. Of course the excuse is I have no clothes and shoes, but I believe I can make do for now =) Cant wait to see what the future brings for my weight loss, Until then....~Amy~
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Yes, I am FINALLY posting something new!
This is once of my sketches...I am really loving getting back into art! If I would just finish what I start....maybe I would have a completed piece!
Okay, certain people (or a certain person), has brought to my attention that I have not updated in awhile, so here it goes. Nothing super exciting my way, just ALOT of babysitting, watching Sadie, and more Biology than my brain wants to hold. Also I have started doing Pampered Chef...Love love love the products! I just had a fill yesterday and have lost all togther right at almost 70 pounds! Really hoping for the continued weight loss, and maybe by this time next year I will be down to my ideal weight (which is 175-less would also be allowed, LOL). This weekend will (and already has), been busy! I watched Sadie today, then watched Augie and Josh, and then worked on a little bit of Bio. Tomorrow I have more bio, lunch with the best friend and kiddos, and then watching Caydee, Cameron, Blane, and Payten. Sunday is going to be my day too relax (and possibly meet a guy I have been talking too). Wish I had more to talk about...but like I said nothing super exciting! Next weekend I will be in Oklahoma, and the weekend after that I will be leaving for Arkansas for family vacation (I suppose those two trips could be considered exciting!). Mothers Day weekend Krystin and I went Ice skating =) And I locked my keys in my car (is anyone shocked>?) And here is a cute picture of Ali at the stars game!
Okay, certain people (or a certain person), has brought to my attention that I have not updated in awhile, so here it goes. Nothing super exciting my way, just ALOT of babysitting, watching Sadie, and more Biology than my brain wants to hold. Also I have started doing Pampered Chef...Love love love the products! I just had a fill yesterday and have lost all togther right at almost 70 pounds! Really hoping for the continued weight loss, and maybe by this time next year I will be down to my ideal weight (which is 175-less would also be allowed, LOL). This weekend will (and already has), been busy! I watched Sadie today, then watched Augie and Josh, and then worked on a little bit of Bio. Tomorrow I have more bio, lunch with the best friend and kiddos, and then watching Caydee, Cameron, Blane, and Payten. Sunday is going to be my day too relax (and possibly meet a guy I have been talking too). Wish I had more to talk about...but like I said nothing super exciting! Next weekend I will be in Oklahoma, and the weekend after that I will be leaving for Arkansas for family vacation (I suppose those two trips could be considered exciting!). Mothers Day weekend Krystin and I went Ice skating =) And I locked my keys in my car (is anyone shocked>?) And here is a cute picture of Ali at the stars game!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
This week
Well this week was strangly relaxing, yet strangly busy all in one. Lets see Monday started off good, Tuesday sucked horribly (my tire blew out, and LUCKILY right in front of work, a big thanks to Sarah for helping me take care of it!), The rest of the week seemed to fly by so quick! Thursday & Friday Sarah gave me off, so I ended up working both afternoons at another babysitting job! Friday of course was an absolute blast! Mike was able to get me tickets to the stars game, and Christopher told me it was the most amazing birthday gift that he had ever gotten (Pretty important coming from a now 6 year old, LOL). They ended up winning 6-3 (which was awesome!). Today I ran non-stop, made Christophers Ben-10 Birthday cake, went shopping (got an adorable new outfit, and low and behold I somehow managed to get a tear in the shirt the first time wearing it)...Then went to Incredible Pizza for Christophers Party...and am now babysitting until 2am! Then I somehow have to get up, get dressed, make cupcakes and green bean casserole and be in Fort Worth by 12:15 at the latest...Sigh. Well here's to wishing that yall all have a great Easter (and I promise those pics will be loaded by the next post!).
Sunday, March 28, 2010
More like a Day in the Week of Amy Nicole...hah
Well here lately I have gotten lazy and havent posted anything. I FINALLY uploaded all my pictures of the fun things over the last month, so I figured I would share them. This last week was good (Lets see, nothing exciting besides working out, rain (a good excuse to NOT work out), a Pampered Chef Party, and watching Sadie all week). Last night I got the opportunity to RELAX in the hot tub with a good friend, and then head out to On The Border for some yummy dinner and an AMAZING Frozen Twisted Mango Passion Fruit Margarita! Today started off extra early as I had a CPR/FIRST AID/SIDS/SHAKEN BABY, etc. class to attend (to fullfill a requirement of babysitting for foster children). It was long, but very informative, and I even got the medications certification as an added bonus! Then I came home and took a nap, you cant even begin to imagine how GREAT it was to take a nap, especially a 3 1/2 hour one, LOL. I woke up just in time to grab a late lunch, shower, and then get ready to head over to watch Sadie so Mike and Sarah could go out! Got home a little after 10 (My sweet little niece Chloe is here, and she really cracks me up)! Otherwise the day ended with me watching Julie and Julia (and The Blind Side). See I was going to post those pictures I promised, but I just realized its 3am, and I have a full day ahead of me! I tend to delay on things I know I should do (YES, like clean my car out, or at that get a new car, LOL). Hope everyone managed to have a spectacular weekend!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Ahhh, This weekend!!!
Well Friday night was fun! My lovely cousin and I decided to decorate wine-glasses for her upcoming 21st birthday party in shreveport. They turned out totally cute (Mine is pink giraffe, sage green on the inside and pink zebra on the stem! Of course..it didnt quite start out like that (I started with a great its 5 o'clock somewhere theme)..but got lazy and started over! Today is going to be long but fun! I am taking Daniel bowling ( He told me thats what he wanted to do, so that will kill a few hours). Other than that I am sure we will just be lazy, since thats what we do best! Sunday we are going to our first ever Dallas Stars game (courtesy of Mike getting us tickets!). Cant wait! Well I better head to La La Land....
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Something New....
A day in the life of Amy Nicole....
I was sitting here bored when I got the brilliant idea...why dont I start a blog? Of course it wasnt one of my well though out plans, because once I got started I HAD to spend hours finding the perfect background and adding my own personal touch...but hey I think it will be worth it in the end. I have alot of stuff to post (and a BUNCH of pics)....so maybe I will get around to it in the next few days!
Talk Soon!
I was sitting here bored when I got the brilliant idea...why dont I start a blog? Of course it wasnt one of my well though out plans, because once I got started I HAD to spend hours finding the perfect background and adding my own personal touch...but hey I think it will be worth it in the end. I have alot of stuff to post (and a BUNCH of pics)....so maybe I will get around to it in the next few days!
Talk Soon!
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This is me.....
- Amy Nicole
- Irving, Tx, United States
- My name is Amy and I am 22! I am ONE class away from getting my associates degree, and this Fall will be heading to UTD to get my Speech Pathology and Audiology Degree! I work as a nanny watching Sadie Grace and LOVE it! I enhoy hanging out with my friends and keeping up with my favorite shows!