Under Construction...

The ole blog needs a major overhaul. But seeing as how I'm incredibly lazy no good with html, it's going to take a little more time.

Here's a brief run-down of whats new:
- my 3 month unemployment streak finally ended at the beginning of September. We will still be on a diet of ramen and crackers for the next 6 months to catch up on past due bills. We're also accepting all dinner, wedding, and other invitations at which there will be "heavy hors d'oeuvres" served. Just FYI
- I joined a firm in Husband's hometown. The inlaws live here and in some instances my name proceeds me. (which in all cases has been a good thing). I'll have to do my best to protect the family reputation and not become an In-law-out-law-at-law.
- The commute is much better. Same distance, but I shave at least 30 minutes off of the commute time. I actually have to worry about the possibility of speeding tickets.
- I do miss the city though. I miss the lunch friends and I hate being far away from A's daycare. But honestly, more than a few feet away is too far to be from this:

Serrrriously....

I know this blog needs some major updating... The headline no longer applies, the picture is almost a year and a half old, etc. etc. I have plans on doing a major blog overhaul sometime in the near future. (It should also be noted that I had plans to clean my house, top-to-bottom, while I was unemployed. I vacuumed and did some laundry. Close enough.) So, we'll see. Also, does that mean I'm no longer unemployed??? Stay tuned...

I wanted to post this link to a spectacular blog post I came across. It totally makes me want to bring my sewing skills up to par before Avery gets older.

http://pamily.blogspot.com/2009/08/fall-collection-in-progress.html

I mean, does it get anymore adorable than that?!? LOVE IT!

Chh Chhh Chhh Changes

My life is currently undergoing (or, is hoping to undergo?) some major changes. I know it's been a month+ since I have blogged, but I will return.... in time... with some blog worthy news.

Don't worry, I'm pretty good about reading your blogs... just not updating my own!

Follow me... *insert Uncle Craker song here*

So, I'm finally on twitter... Although, I'm no better at twitter than I am at blogging...

http://twitter.com/silentgharde

Tagged...

So, I was "tagged" to go to the 4th file under "my pictures" and post the 4th picture out of the 4th file...

This is a picture of my dad and I, right before he walked me down the aisle. There is just something about this picture that I love. It is one of my favorite wedding pictures.

Now, I tag everyone reading this... that's right, everyone. Lemme see your pictures, ya'll!

Don't sell your sole to the devil...

Now, I loves me some fashion, but often times it's more in theory than in practice. Heaven knows, I've ran to Wal-Mart sans makeup in sweats with hair a mess more than a few times. Heck, I even occasionally wear t-shirts to the office. Yet, I gush over the adorable dresses in fashion magazines, and watch "What-Not-To-Wear" only to turn around and commit the same sins they just scolded against. (Hey, I know that oversize hoodie is doing nothing for me.)

However, even I have boundaries... namely, my shoes.

That's right, fashion will win over function every time when it comes to my footwear. Fashion trumps comfort... In some cases fashion trumps moderate to severe discomfort.

Often times my husband watches in horror as I apply numerous band-aids to my feet to protect against the blisters that my adorable peep-toes are undoubtedly going to create. He tries to understand why I wouldn't just throw away something that causes me enough pain that I beg him not to park more than a block away from our destination. My answer is simple, These shoes are SOOO cute!

So, when I recently saw someone wearing these, I just thought... Those must be those shoes that people have to wear when one leg is longer than the other.

Then, I happened to hear the shoe wearer tell her friend, "These are my new weight-loss sneakers!"
What??? You are voluntarily wearing shoes that look like they are made for an anime cartoon character???

I don't know if it's a case of New Year's resolutions, but the influx of these shoe sightings is alarming. Today at lunch, 20% of the patrons were wearing them!! (So what if there were only 10 people in the store.) Even more alarming is that these shoes run about $250!!!!!

Ladies, $250 will buy you AT LEAST 2 nice pair of stilettos. Wear a pair of those for a day and tell me that your calves aren't killing you the next morning. Now, that's a pair of shoes that will give you a workout AND won't make you look like Herman Munster's sister.

Just forward my next 3 paychecks to Target...

I'm so excited!!! Orla Kiely is coming to Target!! She's one of my favorite designers. I had some big plans to make a bulletin board using some of her fabric and some other small projects... that was, until I found out her fabric retails for around $70.00 a YARD!!

So, imagine my delight when Target announced that her line of housewares, orginizational products, and decor will be in target stores around the first week of February. YAY!!!

To You and Yours...

Merry Christmas from the Glazes

Sneak Peek!

I'm waiting to post our "Christmas Card Picture" until after they're sent out, since most of you reading this will be recieving one. (Provided, I have your address!)

Tyler and Hillary took some family pictures for us during T-giving in Chix. I'm going to post a few of my favorites. They did such a good job! Thanks Uncle Ty and Aunt Hill!

Crazy Legs McGee

Ever since AG was "in being" she's been a kicker. I blame her wild appendiges for my crippling rib pain during pregnancy. She had a leg up by her face when she made her entrance into this world, for crying out loud. If she's in the baby bjorn, she looks like she's doing an aerial number from "Riverdance". She now kicks you in the chest and when you say "Ow!", she laughs in your face. You can hear her kicking to keep herself awake through the monitor at bedtime. Changing a diaper has become a three-handed job. One thing's for sure, this girl's got crazy legs.

Today, she introduced the world to "Crazy legs" by insisting on being pushed around in her stroller like this...

(the slipping off "shoe-socks" add to the crazy effect)

This pose elicited a response from everyone that passed by, whether it was a slight smile or a "My, she looks comfy" comment. AG was quite pleased with all the attention and took a break from chewing on the harness straps to give the on-lookers a slobbery smile and occasional coo. (The camera recieved no such break from the strap chewing, obviously.)