I have an obsession

With Pearls. I don't know what it is but there is something that speaks to me about these precious creations. I love the danty, purity and classiness about pearls. I don't know if it's because I can afford more pearls than diamonds, but I love them. I love to wear them, to buy them and be seen in them. Timeless. Here is the lastest to the collection of pearl jewelry I have. Sundance makes some of my favorite jewelry. I just love almost everything I see from the designers there. Thanks Jolie for the Christmas gift. I absolutely love them. Can't beat it :)

A Must See

MARLEY & ME. It's sooooo good. Can't wait to own it. Let me know what you think of it when you see it. I felt myself relating to this movie and their little life. Only we don't have the world's worst dog. Click here to see the Preview.

My fav quote from the movie: "A dog doesn’t care if you are rich or poor, educated or illiterate, clever or dull. Give him your heart and he will give you his. It’s really quite simple, and yet we humans, so much wiser and sophisticated, have always had trouble figuring out what really counts.”

Merry Christmas!

Bogey helping Markus drive to the Wilsons

Bogey loves everyone especially when he can use you has a headrest.

Markus opening gifts at his parents. Bogey made sure he didn't miss any action.

Markus opening his only present under our tree on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day at Mom's house. Markus & Daniel.

Markus feed Daniel. It was so cute and here is how happy he was to eat.

Lydia got a CareBear :) I remember those.

Mom got the girls Cabbage Patch Kids. Those brought back some memories. Omi knew exactly what it was before the kids ripped the paper off the box. I had to laugh.Lydia got ahold of Auntie Jenn's sparkly shoes.
Mom & the girls.

Merry Christmas to all. May the sweet Spirit of Christ fill your homes and hearts this Christmas and carry you through this coming year.

Love to all,
Markus & Jenn

A Honey-Do Week Off

Markus took last week off from work so he wouldn't lose his vacation before he has to leave. In the meantime I wanted my floors in the masterbath to be done for the party (the one you didn't come to). So after working on these things for 3 days this is the end result. Aren't they beautiful? We opted for 17" and they seem to be the perfect size for this large but strange space. Markus and Fritz did a great job. I'm very happy with them. Now all I have to do is change the paint color I've been so skeptical about and the walls will compliment the floors. Slowly but surely this space is coming along. Next is the finishing the wall where the vanity was, deciding on a vanity or 2, picking out lights, sinks, fixtures, then on to the tub surround. Markus wants to do the shower, but I will be happy if everything else gets done first. The shower still functions. IT's just not pretty. But if Markus wants the tile shower, then that will be another fun week long project. :) Thank you babe for all your hard work AKA Sweat equity. I know this is money/work well spent. Merry Christmas to me! (I'm calling this my present, since we don't do those "see post below")

Christmas Cards Out!

Coming soon to a mailbox near you! Hopefully the cards going in town get to people in time for Christmas. It took me about 3 tries on the pictures to get them decent looking. They kept coming out dark. Oh well, better late than never. I wish I could sent them to everyone, but for those who won't be getting one I'll share our "newsletter" if you want to call it that. I actually got the idea from Dry Inks Post last year and decided to do the same. I got so many compliments, that I'm deciding to do it again this year and again til who knows when... KIDS? j/k

2008/ A Year in Review

Markus still plays tennis & got bumped up to 3.5 (it's sort of a big deal) * Jenn continues to scrapbook the pics from the camera she got last year, no new lenses yet, hint hint * Markus in his 3rd semester at LSU, look out Graduation Day is in the future * Jenn looks forward to the Graduation Day & Party (of the century) * Markus changed his major to Economics; bye bye Information Systems * Markus & Jenn got a dog * Not a bulldog or Maltese (like last year), any guesses... He's a cocker spaniel mix, his name is BOGEY, our friends gave him to us (we used to dog sit him) we love him, he's the best dog * Markus & Jenn bought a new "used" car in one weekend (out of both cars, desperation set in) * no babies to put in the backseat, but you'll be the first to know when we do * Markus got his baby... 50" Plasma, He's in love * Jenn got the Pottery Barn console to put it on * Markus went to the State Tennis Tourney AGAIN * Jenn went along for the ride and left our fav pillows at the hotel * Markus & Jenn celebrated 3 years of marriage, can you believe it and he still like Jenn's cooking * Jenn still working on last year's projects for the house, but it's a work in progress * Just wait til Markus finishes them *

Dear friends & family, May you feel of the sweet Spirit of Christ's birth during this Christmas Season. For He is our Savior & the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas. I pray we have peace and joy in our hearts from this Christmas Season to carry us through the New Year and always.

Love to you, Markus & Jenn

My Unselfish Husband

Markus calls me from work today to report his bonus for Christmas. Not the usual Gift Certificate to Honey Baked Ham. Hmm weird since the raises are being deferred, no reason for him to stay now. (that's another story) He got a gift card and proceeded to ask me what I wanted for Christmas. How sweet, right? You betcha. I told him he should get something with it. But if that was unselfish enough... seems every Christmas Markus and I opt not to get each other gifts and just give to our friends and family. That is probably the only tradition we've held up through our 3 years of marriage. It's something we try to afford every year, but just don't or can't for whatever reason. And Markus with no compliant happily gets for others and not for himself. I just love that about him. Granted he claims he's gotten everything he wants this year, but to think of me for his Christmas bonus was just so sweet.

busy busy busy

Not a bad thing I guess, but it's hard to be productive when there is always something going on. Last night the boys (Markus & Fritz) were up til 12:30a cutting tiles for the master bathroom. Which I think looks awesome. They get put down tonight and grouted tomorrow. I'm very excited for this transformation. Thanks to Fritz for practically doing the work for us. We will owe you big time. Can't wait to post pics when it's done. I will be changing the color on the walls in the bathroom to compliment the newly installed tile. I wasn't super crazy about the color anyway.

Tonight we're going to the Tennis Banquet. Very fun. Last year it was beautiful at the BR Country Club. The food was amazingly put together and I'm sure it will be the same way this year. Maybe I can get some ideas for the party. I know I still haven't posted the menu for those who are attending. Maybe I'll do that tonight. You'll be in for a treat if you are coming. I'm excited. We were supposed to have one last year, but I threw Markus a surprise party instead and figured 2 weekends at the Wilson house in the same month would be a bit excessive. So the tennis banquet is going to be extra fun this year cause Markus is getting recognized for being 2nd place in the city for his level. Which he just recently got bumped up, so he'll be getting a gift certificate to the Mall of La. Very nice. Great job hunny. So proud of you. He tells me if he would've played in one more tournament this year he could've gotten 1st place. We'll see how he does in 3.5 that should be great competition for him.

Friday I'll be off getting everything ready and running around so Sat I can relax and go to the Graduation Party for Craig then to my party that night. Hurry and get here Friday, I mean Saturday!

Photo Shoot

I got to take the Thibodeaux's Christmas Card pics again this year. Here's my favs :)

I Heart Snow Day

Who would've thought we'd wake up to SNOW.  I know I'm not the first or the last that will be talking about this day.  How fun.  It hasn't snowed (and stuck) like this for 20 years.  I was only 5 I believe.  We made a huge snowman in the front yard in 1988 too.  But in 2008 I had to go to work.  It was a beautiful drive there though.  Highland Road was gorgeous.  I managed to snap several photos before going into work.  So here's to snow @ 6:30am :)  If only I believed it was going to snow I would've woke up earlier just to play in it.  By the time I put real clothes on to take a pic of the front, the kids a couple of houses down already built a snowman as tall as me.  How did they know before me??  hehe

The Backyard

Bogey was so not into the snow.  He just cautiously stood on the deck.  It was hilarious!

The front of the house.  Look at the ice/snow on the driveway.  It reminded me of a slushy.

A view from the front door looking out into the yard.

The deck/storage shed in the side yard.  My poor plants.  I would have brought you in had I known it was going to snow on you.   Sorry

The poor Oleander in the backyard.  Too bad it didn't have all the snow on it when we took the pics at 1pm.  It's the same bush, only 6+ hours earlier. 

Christmas Card Pics

Usually I am one of the first to get my Christmas Cards out. I tried really hard to get them out with the invites, but I didn't really love any of the pics I was using for them.

But I guess it pays to wait (what I've learned from Markus) and IT SNOWED. So I took off early at noon to come home just to take our Christmas Card pic with the SNOW. And Markus was not happy about this being off early. It was the last thing he wanted to do on his day off. So help me decide what face of Markus' is the most tolerable so I can get these out this weekend.

Hope everyone had fun in the snow. I felt like I was driving in the mountains while driving down Highland Rd. to get to work this morning. I'll post my pics from 6:30am later. :)

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Happy Birthday Markus!

I know it got off to a rough start with the 2 call outs at the wee hours of the morning, but somehow in my half-asleep self managed to belt out Happy Birthday. That counts for something, right? Won't be long and you won't have to worry about that irritation. I love you for everything you are and hope you have a great day. Goodness knows you deserve it. Hey I might even make your favorite cake AGAIN for you. 2 times in one week, that should cover me for another year, right? You are the best and I'm happy & proud to be your wife. Happy Birthday Sweets!

Christmas Decor

The tree is done and the mantle decor hasn't fallen since the 3rd time Yay! Here's the pics. My tree this year is done in white and silver. I'm pretty pleased with it. I could stand to add more ornaments, but you need money to do that. :) The mantle had to be done 4 times, but I think it's staying put this time. Something different this year. We took the mirror down (I was over it being above the mantle) and moved the pic in the dining to the living room and the mirror replaced the pic in the dining. I love this sooo much more than before. That's always a good thing. Now if I can just get my rug and ottoman I'll be ok with the living room. It's ok to dream right?

Still Working

I'm still working on decorating. How pathetic, right? Well I worked on my mantle and came home the next day and it was all on the floor. I was pretty bummed. But I started over. Happy to say it's wrapping up. I will post pics of the tree when I figure out something with the top. Markus broke my star that I bought in the after Christmas sale so that was annoying. Boys just don't get it! So the house is almost ready to go for the party. I promise to get the invites out tomorrow. I'm kinda behind. Which is sooo not me. Then on to the Christmas cards. O I just love this time of year!

Impatient

1 a: not patient : restless or short of temper especially under irritation, delay, or opposition b: intolerant 1
2: prompted or marked by impatience
3: eagerly desirous : anxious
— im·pa·tient·ly adverb

I thought #3 was kinda funny.

My weakness. It sux. How can one get over this?? I've been waiting for so long... Geez! I'm not good at this waiting thing.

Happy Late Bday Lea-Lea

Can't believe I talked to my best friend on her bday without even wishing her a Happy Birthday. I'm so sorry Lea-Lea. I'll make it up to you this weekend when we go shopping. Just wanted you to know how much I value our friendship. You're like a sister to me! happy 27, my fav #. Glad we got to go to this game together. I'll see what I can do next year too!

Luv u