Limbo Week

This week between Christmas and New Year's just kind of hangs in the balance between the memories of the past year and the hopes of the next. It also seems to last for an infinity. It seems like Christmas was ages ago since Chase and I celebrated Christmas together, with friends in NC, and with our families in Ohio and West Virginia. For these reasons I am from here forward dubbing it "Limbo Week!"

Don't get me wrong I love this week!! Working in the school system this week is a much needed glimpse of the relaxation Summer Vacation will bring.

I always have a lot of fun too. We had a blast with our families, playing games and catching up. The end of the week includes a youth conference. We'll be with our Xalt students for an overnight with speakers and musicians. It will be a great chance to really see where I've come from over the past year and where I want to be in 2012.

Limbo Week is a great week. What have you done to commemorate Limbo Week?

VOTE!!

I am reposting this because the vote is tied. I need more votes please.

Last week I asked for names for a hair donating event. Thank you for the responses!! Now it is time to VOTE!
Please vote only once.
Voting will end New Year's Day!!
Vote via facebook or the comment section.
Everyone please vote even if you have to tell me when you see me.
Help make this the COOLEST name for a hair donating event ever.
Without further ado here are your options:

A. Cutting Out Cancer
B. Buck Up and Cut Up for Cancer
C. Shear Fun
D. Wig-Out!
E. Cuttin' for Cancer
F. Dig it and Wig it

Thanks for voting! Happy New Year!!

Dear North Carolina,

I wasn't sure if you knew but it's December 23rd.  If you're counting, that's two days until Christmas, but it seems like you aren't so I just wanted to remind you. 

Last year, you didn't have any problem keeping the date.  It was a very chilly, snugly, and snowy Christmas.  I thought some specifics might help you so look at the picture below.  Now, turn the sky from bright blue to grayish white.  Then turn the sunshine on our faces into snowflakes on our tongues. 

Don't worry about us, we'll make sure to put on long sleeves and coats as soon as you start living up to the season.  We've got our sweaters and mittens on hand so bring on the Winter Wonderland!! 

                                                                                                                         Sincerely,
                                                                                                                                   Les

Outside of Haps, a great hotdog place, enjoying my first day off for "Winter" Break.

Xalt Christmas Party

Silent Night by James and John

Dalton using only his face muscles to move a cookie from his forehead to his mouth.

Angel celebrating after winning the Card Cliffhanger game.

Partners worked to keep a yard stick balanced while adding Christmas bulbs to each side.

 

 

 

Chase and Jonah leading some "family" time.

One Big Happy Xalt Family!!!

Pastries and Procrastinating

Call me a procrastinator but tonight I finally finished Christmas shopping!!! YAY!!! It's a great feeling to have the crowds and spending behind me.  It is also a great feeling to know all of the surprises that are coming for my family and friends.  I love surprises! Chase on the other hand likes to spill the beans so every Christmas and birthday are a challenge for his big mouth. (Just kidding, babe, you have a regular size mouth.)
Anyway, tonight I finished up the last of my shopping with three wonderful young ladies.  We also enjoyed some delicious Panera.  If you get a chance try their Mint Crinkle (I think it's crinkle).  De-lish, besides the fact that their desserts have some strange names, also note the "Chocolate Chip Muffie."  A muffie is just the top of a muffin if you were curious.
I hope all of you enjoy your last minute shopping as much as I did! 

Event Name Voting

Last week I asked for names for a hair donating event. Thank you for the responses!! Now it is time to VOTE!
Please vote only once.
Voting will end Christmas Eve eve, Friday December 23!
Vote via facebook or the comment section.
Everyone please vote even if you have to tell me when you see me.
Help make this the COOLEST name for a hair donating event ever.
Without further ado here are your options:

A. Cutting Out Cancer
B. Buck Up and Cut Up for Cancer
C. Shear Fun
D. Wig-Out!
E. Cuttin' for Cancer
F. Dig it and Wig it

Thanks for voting! Merry (week before) Christmas!!

The Dark Knight does Charlotte

Last night, Chase and I went with some friends to see the prologue for the new Batman movie coming out, The Dark Knight Rises. We watched it in an IMAX dome theater in Charlotte at 10:00 and did I mention it only lasted SIX minutes. You might think it's kinda crazy to drive an hour to see a six minute preview but I'm pretty sure with Chase this is a deal breaker.

The previous movie, The Dark Knight was an amazing movie. During it Batman really evolves into a self sacrificing hero. The surprises throughout the movie along with the great acting of Heath Ledger as the Joker combine to make an epic action packed superhero movie.

The new prologue left me a little disappointed because TDK prologue was so clever and had great lines delivered by The Joker. There is a lot I don't know about the new characters so I think once I see the whole movie it will all come together. Plus you should never underestimate Christopher Nolan especially with a task as important as the conclusion of his Batman trilogy.

I recommend seeing Batman Begins and TDK before this summer so you can join us for TDKR opening night at midnight in full Batman dress!!

Cleveland Browns

Tonight is the biggest game of the season for the Cleveland Brown's!! Brown's VS Steeler's. Chase, a DIEHARD Cleveland fan is being tormented by our company...Steeler's fans. This will be FUN!!

Cut Up and Dye!

 "A Funky Full Service Salon" with a slogan like this and a life size pink cat out front you know this salon sounds AWE-MAZING!!

Inside, you can taste the enthusiasm and vibrant atmosphere. From the asymmetrical furniture to the friendly stylists it is110% FUN!!! Not only are they fun but they're also generous!! They have decided to partner with the ladies of Trinity Church to put on a hair donating event.  Cut Up and Dye generously offered their salon and stylists to transforms the ladies of Salisbury into literal self-sacrifices for women with Cancer who have lost their hair and need wigs.
We only have one problem...Hair Donating Event doesn't sound that appealing so please share creative ideas!!!
I'd love there to be enough entries to hold a vote and then reward the WINNER!!

One Man's Trash is Another Man's Treasure

Or in this case: One Dog's Pillow is Another Dog's Toy Box!!





In an attempt to bribe our dog off of the furniture we got her a comfy pillow of her very own!







Since we gave it to her, here she is sleeping...on the floor!

Here she is playing. Notice all of her toys stored up around her.

At least, she's using it! Even if it isn't to sleep on!

Free Weekend

This was the first weekend in forever that we have had nothing to do!!! No youth events, no traveling, no puppy classes, NOTHING!!! Don't get me wrong I love all of those things when it's time for them but after a while a person needs a free weekend!!
This weekend we peacefully enjoyed

• Casual Christmas shopping at the Kidz Space Bazaar

• Fine dining (turkey sandwiches with all the fixins')

• Movie watching- Steve Carrell and Emma Stone in the same movie!!! Crazy, Stupid, Love is hilarious!!!

• House cleaning/closet clearing (three full bags for Good Will)

• And CHRISTMAS DECORATING!!! Our little apartment looks so jolly now!!

I hope you found a moment or two to relax this weekend!