and the verdict is....

ok.. a couple of weeks ago i posted about the trouble i have been having with my sinus.

let me first thank all of you for praying for me!

 i finally broke down and went to a ENT specialist.
after another anti-biotic..
(which almost sent me to the ER because of an allergic reaction .... scary)

... a CT Scan ( which showed that the entire sinus area was clear).
EXCEPT the nasal passages.. they were swollen, and have been; which has alot of the same symptoms as a sinus infection.

So... the sweet dr. said..
"ok.. now we know why no anti-biotic is working... seems like you have some severe allergies going on."

now we need to began some testing to see what you are allergic to.
that was done this week... which made me sick as soon as the test began.
and the verdict is...

i am allergic to:
dust
dust mites
several trees
horses
cats
and.. dogs

YES.. i said dogs..

but not this one...there is no way she could make anyone sick.. just look at her

she is just to cute.. and sweet

i do have two more sets of test to determine the severity of everything, and try to find the right medication and or shots that i will need to take.

and... since i am allergic to dust
.. i guess i need to find a housekeeper to clean my house
...don't want to be sick ya' know   :D

bringin' laughter at Christmas!

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/iRKsC7jySfrIkS1t


.... hope this made you laugh!

week of parties...

of course the Christmas season is a time that includes lots of parties...
we love getting together with our friends and having fun.

usually when we get together we eat.. and play games
...love playing games
but...
this party included    .....ummm...  "reindeer games"..
now there are several things that just threw up some RED flags for me..
#1... never played 'reindeer games' before
#2... suggested for 'couples'
#3... NO one would tell us anything about it the game
Soooooo... being the intelligent individual that i am...
i knew that my sweet husband and i would NOT be playing this game!

as you view the pictures below ... you can see the "SUCKERS" that were talked into playing the game...



Charlie and Deah
i think he was excited to play!
must be something about the pantyhose.. 



Michelle and Clint..
 NO! they are not a "couple"
but Scottie is also an intelligent individual and picked-up on the RED flags..
he knew NOT to play reindeer games either....   :D



Mandy and David...
i think he played .. just so he could go hunting the next morning
(so i  hope in wasn't all in vain ... hope he got to go)

 now this is how to play the game...
the male has to place a pair of ladies "pantyhose on their head"
(there is a LARGE hole cut in the "seat" of the hose in order to "fit" over the head, and the feet are cut out)
the couple then has balloons to blow-up, and put them inside the legs of the hose.
the couple that has "their antlers" built within the 4 min. time frame wins!

"antlers are coming together"

 we have antlers...


............. wait

is it just me ...

or is there a strong resemblance to

this...

LOL!

na.. we really did have a winner...

Look at those antlers...

... it is really good to see the him win
he "enjoyed" it more than the others   :D

oh my... it was Funny!

we then played a game of Taboo

guys against girls..

and yes the guys did win...but anyone can win

.. when they cheat..right?

thank you Charlie and Deah.. we had a great time!

mmmm......

one of my favorite things
"perfect combination for this COLD weather we've been having"

Christmas Party time...

 with my wonderful work family....

this year we decided to draw names and go to a local "yummy" steakhouse for good food and fellowship.

we ALL kept the name that we had a secret, which is saying alot for us.
ok... well for me because i like to try and "find out" who has my name...

i was really surprised when Ktb had my name...
and i must say i am very pleased with my gift... LOVE IT!
and i know everyone else was just as pleased with their gift...
we all had a Great time!

Debbie and Mike ...

Erin...

Me and Dale...

Erin, Ktb and Me...

Erin and Ktb

Faye and Sid...

Brandon, Kayla and Belva...

Julie...Jerry's wife

Jerry...
" looking like he has- had too much party time"...ha
but he is just talking .. as usual.


love my work family... they're the BEST!

*NSYNC - O Holy Night... a favorite

this post is just for my sweet Ktb..


this is one of her very favorite Christmas songs, and by a group that she loved when she was very very young
... it was not a "happy day" when they were no longer "n-sync"..  :D
anyway .. i like too!
enjoy sweetie!

....exciting morning

this morning started out with a "Bang"... literally .. around 7:00am
i am sure you remember that it is 'deer season'..

anyway... Dale and Micah set out early this morning hunting, and it wasnt long until we heard the shot...and shout of excitement...
(just kidding about the shouting part.. Micah is very quiet.. but he was very excited.)


Dale has been taking him hunting often since the season opened this year, trying to help him get his first deer, and this morning was his lucky morning!

way to go Micah!



160lb. 6 pointer...



then we got our first snow!.. it wasn't much,, but is was pretty

can you see it...ha