scatterbrain thoughts

Not only is Thanksgiving on Thursday but this is also a short week of work and I cannot wait to be with my family and Jason's family and eat so much food! Not to mention, we get to hit a few stores for Black Friday shopping as well (which is really on Thursday these days...).
So starting tomorrow, hello driving..........

Anyway, do you recall me telling you the back story? Well here's an update for you. First of all my new chiropractor here, Dr. Rannfeldt (I call him J), is like a God. Not only is he great at making me feel better, but he's also just a fun doctor. Not to mention, he is one of the team doctors for the United States Olympic Committee and Team USA Olympic staff. So my chiropractor is going to be at the 2014 Sochi, Russia olympics helping athletes. And here he is, helping me. 

I mean I'm practically an Olympian! Right?! Oh.... no? Haha, I crack myself up.

So I walked into the office today for my appointment and was handed this brochure on scoliosis (which I officially have..... sweet) but anyway, the first flap states the following:

Inspirational, right? Hahaha, this made me laugh. And then I showed J (Dr. Rannfeldt) and he just kind of chuckled and tried to make me feel like I was nowhere near that. Which I hope is true, but the x-rays seem to say differently.

Anyway, I'm hopeful that these regular appointments fix me right up!

I couldn't wrap up this post without wishing a happy birthday to the lovely, smart and hilarious girl I call my best friend - Kayleigh. Not only did we live together all through college, but we went to Maryland together for a semester and now we live 30 minutes apart. Couldn't be happier! Without further ado, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

With that said, I am BEYOND ready to eat so much pie these next couple of days, and I cannot wait to just be home and in Osceola/Des Moines with Jason and I's families. Lots to be thankful for!

I'm also thankful that I get to experience my first ever Black Friday experience this year. Not sure how I feel about it yet and I'm pretty sure I will be a little overwhelmed but I will be sure to share the goods when it's all over.

monday montage - week of 11/18

I now bring you, this week's MONDAY MONTAGE.
I hope you had a great Monday and weren't as sleepy as I was! I am beyond excited that I only have a couple days of work this week before I get to eat my weight in turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and PIE.
If you didn't know, I love pie. LOVE PIE.
Please note the notecard on this bulletin board. Stories to come!

a birthday tribute!

Today is the day that my lovely best friend (biffle) turns 23 and I remember when we were 18 just like it was yesterday. With that said, I've decided to share some photos of Tonya and I over the years. I left out a few good times simply because the pictures are far from flattering of us.... (ie. Jersey Shore Party, which I think speaks for itself).

The day we felt like being little kids and going to the wooden playground at Prairie Heights!

Waiting in the airport to go to Orlando for the band trip! That trip was the best.

Being trouble in Disneyworld. And please note, we were wearing the same tank; different colors!

She was always my fellow band nerd. And we looked dang good in those long, black, itchy dresses.

Our last day of high school. Also, this is where we hung out every single morning!

Graduation day!

This makes me want to be back on your boat RIGHT now. Bring back the heat!

Our roadtrip was obviously a success since we both loooove to shop. So much fun!

And now my biffle is in Minnesota, so Jason and I roadtripped to see her and Kyle!

I hope you have a great day/week/weekend/month/year! You deserve it, Ton!

what's your elf name?

HOLY MACARONI. The second week of work is so much busier than the first. Wheeeeee!
I've also spent the last three nights finishing up an exciting DIY project that I can't wait to share. Let's just say my inspiration was over $200 and I made something like it for $11. And mine is almost twice the size. Stay tuned!
In the mean time, this is HILARIOUS. Just call me Squeezy Peppermint! If your name comes out to be hilarious, I'd love to hear it. I'm really hoping for a Pudding McJingles or a Perky Pickle-Pants.

monday montage - week of 11/11

This one is going to be short and sweet. In regards to how my weekend was, you can find that post here. 
With that said, I now bring you this week's Monday Montage!