Thursday, November 19, 2009

Productive Weekend

This past weekend, with Stephen at work, I was very productive.  I painted our dining room table black (it was white with a light wood top), finished hanging the kisatchie pictures, new mirrors, and plates in the dining room, and put together lamps for our living room!  Stephen came home and was really surprised and loved it all.


Friday, November 13, 2009

Stephen's "BOOM, BOOM"

When our house was under construction they wired everything up for our television receiver, surround sound, and outdoor speakers and this Wednesday Stephen had everything installed and setup. I was more concerned about making sure the speakers lined up with the recessed lighting (I mean they were cutting holes in the ceiling anyone would be concerned) and Stephen was just concerned about which DVD he was going to have playing for me when I got home from work. He was so excited to get what he called the "Boom, Boom" in the house. I made sure Stephen sent me pictures every time they cut a hole in the ceiling and I was impressed at their precision in making sure everything was in line. After they left Stephen went to work on hooking up our DVD player, cable, and wii. But come to find out our DVD player did not have an HDMI input. Stephen took that to mean that we needed an upgrade, haha. He bought himself a blue-ray player for his birthday. Yes, it is a birthday present. When I got home he had everything all setup, the pictures were even put back on the mantle, and anywhere there was an electronic something it was dusted. He did not quite get all the furniture but I was pleased with what he did dust. The first thing he played for me to show off our new "Boom, Boom" was his treasured Eagles: Hell Freezes Over. It sounded great but then came to the tough part, explaining to me which remote did what, which button to touch, and which buttons not to even look at. I had it all together and felt like I had a good grasp on the new "Boom, Boom". Stephen left for work yesterday so last night I was able to watch my shows that I have DVR'd during the day. I did exactly what Stephen had told me to do on how to TURN ON the TV. It didn't work! I heard the TV sound coming through the ceiling and all around me but the TV just sat there in it's happy little slumber mode, laughing at me because it knew that I didn't know how to turn it on. So being the proud wife that I am I could not call Stephen and ask, "How do I turn the TV on?" I had to figure this one out on my own. I resorted to using the TV remote that Stephen told me not to use. It worked and I got to finally watch Days of our Lives. Shortly after turning the TV on, Stephen called. I was not about to tell him about my tough times trying to turn on the TV, then he said, "Did you have to use the TV remote to turn on the TV?" I thought it might be a trick question so I stumbled over my answer and tried to explain before I gave my simple answer of yes. Stephen said, "Yeah, I have to work on that I could not figure it out." What? The whole time I was thinking I messed something up and wasn't following the directions, tit for tat, when the directions I was given were not even correct. Haha, oh well. I managed to survive that one without messing up Stephen's new advanced technology. As the night progressed I moved on to my new favorite drama, Vampire Dairies. I have to admit with the "Boom, Boom" creepy scenes are even creepier when the sound comes from all around you. B.J. would not last one minute in our house watching a scary movie. Not that he would even watch a scary movie with us (he is not a fan of scary, this is the movie that did him in), but if he did, whoa, he would freak out. Needless to say the "Boom, Boom" is fun so far.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Ready for planting...

Okay I have to brag on my wonderful husband for a brief moment. I got home yesterday and what do I find...our flower beds are all built up with garden mulch and along the edge of the house are the river rocks that I requested for drainage. Wow!!!



He has been doing some manual labor all by himself and the yard looks awesome. Now we are ready for our indian hawthornes.


Saturday, October 31, 2009

My Favorite Holiday



For Halloween this year we went to a murder mystery dinner hosted by The Unusual Suspects. We had a blast!  Stephen even got to participate in the show, the "hair" show.  That's my man Mr. Candy Corn Hair Do.



I dressed up as Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas and Stephen was Payne Stewart!


Thursday, October 29, 2009

Ready for Trick-or-Treaters

We finished up some Halloween decorations tonight and Sydnee and Scout practiced waiting for our trick-or-treaters.



Our Louisiana TECH cheerleader and football player!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Illinois Time of Year

This year Stephen and I decided to make the drive up to Illinois together and bring Scout along.  We left on the 21st and came back on the 25th.  We enjoyed the trip up, watching the temperature drop the further north we drove.  We got 6 hunts in but no deer to bring home.  I really believe that my luck has run out, haha.  Stephen got a coyote!  He is going to be a beautiful mount on our wall.


Scout man and Jock had a blast running all around the camp.  Scout discovered how fun it could be to roll around in fresh, very fresh, cow poop.  In return he got a very cold bath outside.


We saw lots of turkeys and I made some racoon friends.  The baby tried to climb up in the tree with me!


Stephen on his way in from a morning hunt.


We had a lot of fun with Daddy and Jeff, ate some great food, and I endured the cold.


The fall colors were beautiful up there.


This is my view but there really should be a big buck on the other end of my sights:)


Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Our First Workman Family Photo Shoot

Today we took pictures with Lori Brian Photography for our 2009 Christmas cards.  We wanted a fall look but the giniko trees in the garden district that we wanted as our background have not changed colors yet.  Instead we made our way to the bayou for pictures.  Stephen and I wore black shirts and jeans, a casual yet sophistocated look.  Sydnee and Scout got baths the night before just for the occasion, they are included in family pictures, of course.  Black might not have been the right choice, having two white shedding dogs, but we went prepared with a lent roller.  Stephen, along with a fresh brushed Syd and Scout, met Lori and me down the bayou and the pictures began.  It was a georgoues day for pictures.  We thought it might be best to get some shots of just me and Stephen before we let the hounds loose.  Good Plan!  Stephen and I enjoy taking pictures with Lori, she is so much fun and really has a great eye for what we want.  Cypress trees, old wooden fences and swings, the bayou, green grass, and even goats were our background.  The time came for pictures with the dogs and boy were they excited to be somewhere new.  After smelling around and investigating the scenery they were ready for pictures.  Lori is great at photographing children, we saw that with my nieces and nephew, but she is a whiz with the dogs too.  She got them to look at just the right times.  Thank you Lori!  We can't wait to see the pictures.

Monday, October 19, 2009

BlackJack: Week Two


Here is to the start of week two of BlackJack and Casey's big 3-0!  Happy Birthday Beau.


Theresa, me, and Susan practicing our "doo-wop" dance moves.


Kaitlin (Kim) and our fabulous Director, Dan!!!  We love you Dan.


Rockstar Bunky (Danny) and "innocent" Luisa ready to hit the stage.


Dan and with two sides of the same coin, Rory and Irene.


BlackJack cookies for the cast!


Bunky, Luisa, Rory, Kaitlin, Dan, Irene, and Beau
We had so much fun on and off stage. 
Thank you to all of my family and friends that came out to see the show and support me.  I love you all.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Brianne is FIVE

Happy Birthday Brianne!  We had Brianne's birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese this year.  I think she had a blast. Minus the spider game they made me play, I did too:)


Brianne and me
(It was hard getting her to sit still long enough to get a good picture.)



Matt and Brianne



Her favorite present from Aunt Deni.



Brianne and Chuck E. Cheese

Monday, October 12, 2009

First Week of BlackJack

We are having so much fun with BlackJack!

Luisa (me) and Bunky (Danny) before opening night, ready to hit the stage.


Me and Cade, the spotlight guy.


Irene (Theresa) and her spanish nurse.


Luisa (me) and Beau Ellis (Casey)

Kaitlin (Kim) about to go on.


Rory (Susan) and her "Rory-in-Training"


Luisa!!!


Paul, he taught me all the spanish Luisa knows:)


Edye came to see the show on Friday.


Stefanie came to see BlackJack Saturday night!  I have the best friends ever.