Technology - I hate you sometimes

I've determined that we are COMPLETELY DEPENDENT on technology. This clearly wasn't an epiphany that I had in the recent past... but something I have come to understand... and hate... during this time.


There is a new website that has become popular in the last 24 hours at our school. Like A Little is it's name - and I'm not a fan. The point of this website is so you can anonymously flirt with someone - without giving their name... or yours. Just Male of Female - and their hair color. (but some people have turned it into an inappropriate website.... just to warn you)


Technology has made it so we are unaccustomed to speak to people in real life. How do you think our parents met each other. By TALKING. shocking - I know. There was no texting involved - or emails - or facebook stalking. - it makes me wonder how I'm even here today.


The last time that I approached a boy and told him to his face that I liked him - was in 3rd grade. He responded by saying that he did not like me - and that is why that was the last time. Anywoo - all I'm saying is that writing letters, and talking, and meeting in person - that's how it's supposed to be. Maybe I just should've been born in 1950. (and the boys should pursue the girls - just sayin.)


so if you want to write me a letter :) my mailbox number is 2023!!!

What I'm Thankful For

Since it's been a lifetime (at least it feels like it) since I've posted on here. My roommate and I currently looking up how to say phrases in Japanese... it's pretty cool. Did you know that goodbye in Japanese is Sayonara? hmm... I sure didn't!


Anyway - back to the current topic.
So we had an extended break from school for Thanksgiving break - and I was thinking about what I am thankful for (shocking I know). But I decided that I would like to write out a list of people - and say specific things about them - and tell them why I appreciate having them in my life. So here it goes!


Mom - patient, kind, understanding
Dad - slow to anger, generous, funny
Nate - super witty, caring, smart about things that I don't understand
Staci - sweet, outgoing, awesome :)
Amy - honest, my best friend, cracks me up when she talks to Barkley
Jon - considerate, GREAT at impressions, so funny
Kenneth - kind-hearted (underneath that little brother shell), funny, outgoing
Grandma - caring, generous, wise
Grandpa - sensitive, best fisherman EVER, allowed to call me Jessie


Abby - funny, messy closet great roommate!, EVEN BETTER friend!
Kendra - totes awes, honest, passionate
Colette - strong, brave, jokester
Alyssa - down-to-earth, comical, future baker
Brie - sensitive, joyful, brings a smile to my face


As you can see - I have a GREAT group of people that I'm surrounded by - and I truly am blessed to have you in my life. I love you all so very much!


Now a few pictures from decorating and family fun (and also older ones...) - Christmas pictures will be coming.

 We decided to make homemade pizzas - delicious:)

Mom and Dad create a mean spread!

 LOAD 'EM UP!

 Oh Alyssa :)

 Roommies

 Michael - such a pain joy in our lives

 Barky & Daisy - just chillin' with the kids

 The boys hard at work with Amy being lazy in the back

 Barley's temperment is much better with his gentle leader on. Puperoo!

 The newest addition to the Woods family in Indiana - Doodad

 Barkley really wanted to tell Staci something

Nate didn't think the Santa hat would fit him... it ended up fitting.

I should have taken some pictures of the finished tree and la familia - next time I'm at home I guess!

P.S. - Eclipse comes out on Saturday!!!!