Monday, February 15, 2010
12:08 PM | Posted by
Team Mitchell & Crew
Things I've never done....
I know there's more. Some of these I still want to do. Others I am happy I've never done. What about you? What would YOU add to this list if it were yours?
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- Seen Pulp Fiction
- Been on a treadmill (until last week)
- Been to California
- Owned a convertible
- Run longer than 5 minutes straight
- Watched Lost
- Baked a Quiche
- Been arrested
- Seen Sex In The City
- Baked a Turkey
- Lettered in a sport
- Lit a firework
- Painted a room in my house
- Stripped wallpaper
- Read Harry Potter
- Had my eyebrows done
- Been on a game show
- Done my taxes
- Bungee-jumped
- Bought a new car
- Picked out carpet
- Been on a cruise
- Roller-bladed
- Bought a pair of jeans over $40
- Watched an entire Nascar race
- Worn cleats
- Walked across a large bridge
- Hunted for live animals
- Owned a reptile
- Thrown a drink at someone
- Been in a study group
- Had a coctail in NYC
- Asked for an autograph
- Been on a liquid diet
- Tasted Red Bull
- Not been a red head
- Taken shots of Jaggermeister
- Had engagement photo taken
- Worn red lipstick
- Lived outside of KY
- Dated someone who wasn't causcasian
- Gotten in a fist fight
- Sung a solo at church
- Used ProActive
- Had an espresso
- Thought of entering anyone in a pagaent
- Smoked something illegal
- Had a C-section
- Eaten a sardine
- Ridden in a police car
- Tailgated for a pro team
- Ice skated on a pond
- Fried sausage
- Gone hiking for fun
- Decorated a room from scratch
- Bought new baby furniture
- Gotten a tattoo
- Eaten an oyster
- Had short hair
- Cooked dinner for more than 15 people
- Worn stilletos
- Cooked a lobster
- Donated blood
- Stayed up all night
Friday, February 12, 2010
NOTE: Photos do not match the story.......
"So...do you think that he'll do this every Februrary?"
Those were Lainie's exact words tonight after "the boys" surprised us girls with a night of fine dining, exquisit drink and candelescence...Calmes style.
The boys cooked for me and Lainie.
Every been to the Melting Pot? We have....for "$40 snacks" according to Lainie, on a Momma / kids evening in December. Scott and I had been with couples a few times before that, but it is seriously a rare treat. Instead, tonight, Scott brought it to us.
We had 2 course fondue - extra sharp cheedar with apples, asiago bread and veggies, and turtle chocolate lovers for dessert - with bananas, strawberries, rice krispies and sugar cookies. For the main course, we had pan fried surf and turf, potatoes, broccolli and cauliflower and wine. Lainie had sparkling grape juice. We ate out of our wedding china and drank from the very few pieces of crystal we own from the wedding nearly 10 years ago.
With some easy jazz playing from the Pandora app on my Iphone (that's a whole other - Oh My Gah! I love it post!)...we had a great evening. The hubs even did the dishes. Seriously - Renaissance.
To that I say Happy Valentine luvs! You are very appreciated for standing beside me, taking care of us and pushing us on to brighter tomorrows. The kids and I love you very much!
Shawna
Happy Valentine's Day from Lainie and her K Valentine party day at school!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
I have promised photos for quite a while now.
Some photos of our last few months, maybe?
Cute ones with sticky things on our faces?
or.....
Ones that just make me holler with laughter. 
Fun ones that warm the belly?
I promised them 10 months ago, but Ariana called me out on them today.
For you, Lainie's favorite pregnant Kindergarten teacher!
And the house was quiet. Dark. Lonely. It was totally empty and aside from a really barking dog, no sound of any kind was coming from it. My husband is gone and you can tell it the moment you pull up to the house.
He is in Maryland at the moment. Nothing exciting - well nothing that is unless you consider he is getting several hundred $$ for being there. So in that case, I'd say it's pretty exciting, all be it lonely here alone without him.
He has skills. Mad skills. And because of all of those skills, he is able to do many things...therefore having a variety of jobs. I laugh and tell people that I married a Renaissance man. When I laugh, it really is just to see if people believe me, because, yes I married a Renaissance man. He can cook, clean, build, design, figure, conquer and complete just about anything you set in front of him. Because he is so well rounded, tonight's endeavor is a testament to his "up for anything" personality. Tonight - he is the "wide load" guy.
But today he is bringing home several hundreds for his 14 hr day. Not too bad. To that I say, may our house be quiet and our pockets be full. Come on home good buddy! 10-4....over and out. $$$$$$
He is in Maryland at the moment. Nothing exciting - well nothing that is unless you consider he is getting several hundred $$ for being there. So in that case, I'd say it's pretty exciting, all be it lonely here alone without him.
He has skills. Mad skills. And because of all of those skills, he is able to do many things...therefore having a variety of jobs. I laugh and tell people that I married a Renaissance man. When I laugh, it really is just to see if people believe me, because, yes I married a Renaissance man. He can cook, clean, build, design, figure, conquer and complete just about anything you set in front of him. Because he is so well rounded, tonight's endeavor is a testament to his "up for anything" personality. Tonight - he is the "wide load" guy.
That's not our truck, but you get the point.
Seriously. Of the dozen or so jobs the man has over the course of a year, this is one of the infrequent ones, but he follows trucks. 18 wheeler types. Across state lines. For money. He drives and talks on cb's and drives some more. Did I mention he gets paid. To drive. And to talk.
He's good at it too. He practices a lot when we are in town and whenever he runs errands for me. Drives and talks. But he usually doesn't cross state lines and I never pay him for driving / talking.But today he is bringing home several hundreds for his 14 hr day. Not too bad. To that I say, may our house be quiet and our pockets be full. Come on home good buddy! 10-4....over and out. $$$$$$
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
My laptop is here and I am back to the world of normalcy. Well, by normalcy, I mean normal for me. You know....not having to tote 2 kids and a dog past the kid gate, down the stairs and to the cold dark TV room that houses our very old, albeit working PC. I know I mentioned it in the last post...like three weeks ago, but the keys stick and so all of the writing I had been doing looked something like this....wouldn'tyouhateitifeverythingyoutypedlookedlikethis,iknowyouwould! YUK! The laptop is upstairs, in the kitchen, where my family is at the moment and I am happy!
As I celebrate the return of my mental share-out, I feel the need to prepare myself for the ways things truly are - or have been, the ways I am really feeling, whether they are good or bad. For the most part, everybody that reads my blog are either friends, family members or co-workers, so truthfully, I sometimes have to revise, edit and filter my thoughts to keep from hurting anyone or confusing someone more than I am. The oddest part is though, I have become addicted to my Google Reader account....darn you Jenn and I get to listen to the good, bad and the ugly of all of the bloggers that I follow. Not sure if it's a healthy thing or not, but they always seem to feel better that they were honest. I can see how this might make one feel good...ya know?
I'll start by first blog back as a get to know Shawna blog, how about that? If it interests you, maybe you'll keep reading. Hopefully, I too won't disappoint and this can continue for quite some time. I need a release here lately, and hopefully, this may be it.
Name: Shawna - named after a cute checkout girl at K-Mart. Ask my Dad.
Biases: Sloppy handwriting, barking dogs, capable people who insist on others doing things for them
My vices: Diet Coke, Reading, Sleeping.
Fears: Disappointing someone, not seeming perfect, fuzzy spiders, bloody gore scenes in movies
Private things people don't really know: I replay scenarios in my head hundreds of times to see if what I did was right, I'd rather hang out with one person I know really well than get to know hundreds and try to "network" with them, I prefer to do everything myself and then complain about it later.....so bad.
Things I like about me: I can cook (or at least make an effort at....some people might disagree), I try things just for the sake of saying I have, I can walk into situations and appear confident - focus on the word "appear". At least it's better than wigging out where people notice.
I love: My kids, My family, my hubs, little red cars, fountain diet cokes, John Grisham anything, clean garages and real friends.
I am glad to be back. I am hoping to start feeling better. I need to figure out who I am and what I want.....I hope you are ok with listening. *Wink*
Shawna
As I celebrate the return of my mental share-out, I feel the need to prepare myself for the ways things truly are - or have been, the ways I am really feeling, whether they are good or bad. For the most part, everybody that reads my blog are either friends, family members or co-workers, so truthfully, I sometimes have to revise, edit and filter my thoughts to keep from hurting anyone or confusing someone more than I am. The oddest part is though, I have become addicted to my Google Reader account....darn you Jenn and I get to listen to the good, bad and the ugly of all of the bloggers that I follow. Not sure if it's a healthy thing or not, but they always seem to feel better that they were honest. I can see how this might make one feel good...ya know?
I'll start by first blog back as a get to know Shawna blog, how about that? If it interests you, maybe you'll keep reading. Hopefully, I too won't disappoint and this can continue for quite some time. I need a release here lately, and hopefully, this may be it.
Name: Shawna - named after a cute checkout girl at K-Mart. Ask my Dad.
Biases: Sloppy handwriting, barking dogs, capable people who insist on others doing things for them
My vices: Diet Coke, Reading, Sleeping.
Fears: Disappointing someone, not seeming perfect, fuzzy spiders, bloody gore scenes in movies
Private things people don't really know: I replay scenarios in my head hundreds of times to see if what I did was right, I'd rather hang out with one person I know really well than get to know hundreds and try to "network" with them, I prefer to do everything myself and then complain about it later.....so bad.
Things I like about me: I can cook (or at least make an effort at....some people might disagree), I try things just for the sake of saying I have, I can walk into situations and appear confident - focus on the word "appear". At least it's better than wigging out where people notice.
I love: My kids, My family, my hubs, little red cars, fountain diet cokes, John Grisham anything, clean garages and real friends.
I am glad to be back. I am hoping to start feeling better. I need to figure out who I am and what I want.....I hope you are ok with listening. *Wink*
Shawna
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
It's nearly been a year. I'm embarrassed to say that it has nearly been a year since I have been on my blog. Many things have happened in the last year and in particular the last few months. Being a mom of two has really worked to make Scott and I stronger as a team. I started going to church (again) regularly this past year. We visit Crossroads Christian in Lexington and absolutely love it. Scott has been going with me some what over the last 6+ months and I am very proud of him for it. We each have a lot of soul searching and praying to do as we grow and change as parents and adults. I know lately when things have seemed the most uneasy, regular prayer is how I find help. We could all use a little peace in our lives and I decided thatwas where mine was going to come from.
I am addicted to Facebook. Seriously...it's on my phone and I look at stoplights on the way home. Not while the car is moving but still. Ugh.
We recieved a Wii for the holidays. Thanks mom and dad!!! Each day my skinny Wii gains weight right in front of my eyes as it reminds me that I am not 150 pounds. (Folks, I was 150 pounds in 8th grade....but alas, I AM 6 feet tall.) Anyway, my Wii is fat and I see it everyday. Quite the motivator.
And Scott had a major wreck over the holiday break. He is fine now, but for a while there, we were quite concerned for everyone involved. The truck was totaled and Scott was covered with major traumatic bruising. We have been in a weird state of shock for exactly a month now.
I have so many more things to talk about. My laptop is still broken, hence no blogging. My keyboard downstairs sticks. Hence no blogging. And I can't getpast the facebook on my phone. I'll be back, hopefully soon. I kinda miss this!
Thinking of you!
Shawna
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