It's offical....

Winter is here! :-(  We've been blessed with an unseasonably warm first 1/2 of winter here in Iowa, but I just know it's going to catch up with us.  Today, Jan 12th, 2012 we got our first actual snowfall of the season.  This is extreemly rare here in the midwest to go that long without snow, but I can't say I didn't enjoy the last two days of 50+ degree weather! 

Today, you will find Adam and I curled up inside praying for more of those warm days!  Luckily, I didn't have to sub today, so it's gonna be a day filled with a warm house, warm tea and a movie.... We'll see if Adam agrees!

Happy first "real" day of winter from us in Iowa!!

Jinxed?

Ever wanted something so badly that you feel like you've jinxed yourself and it'll never come true?

In other news, I'm pretty sure Spring is around the corner! It's 41 degrees here in Iowa and I'm loving it!! :-)

Spring ahead?

Is it sad that it's 34 degrees out and it feels like spring?  It's so beautiful out and I actually considered not wearing gloves today.  I think all of this negative degree has made me a bit delusional because in normal winter weather when it's below 45 degrees I'm covered head to toe and just cannot get warm!  

Is it warming up where you're living???  I can take this 30 degree weather, but no more of that nasty below zero stuff! 

As of today

I'm officially thinking we skipped fall and went right to winter.  I left the house this morning, it was 37 degrees, yes 37! In the beginning of October!!!  They're calling for snow flurries for this weekend! I.Can.Not.Believe.It!  I am so sad about this!  What happend to my month + of wonderful fall weather?!?!? 

On another note:  Since the weather will be so cold and crappy this weekend, I'm thinking throwing on some homemade soup in the crockpot & baking some cookies!  I've got loads of homework to do, which I'm not excited about, but at least I'm not missing out on any good weather! 

We have NO plans for this weekend.  Did you hear that?? NO PLANS!  This may be a first.... Heres the things that I may or may not do this weekend:

• Cook 2 delicious crock-pot soups
• Bake cookies
• Do a bit of Christmas shopping (after all, it does feel like winter, why not)
• Homework, not the most exciting part of the weekend.
• Cuddle up on the couch with my hubby and watch some movies.
• Go to dinner on Saturday night.  We got a 20% off for our anniversary and I am bound and determined to use it! haha
• Relax
• Catch up on sleep
• Maybe treat myself to a pedicure 
• Stop by the farmers market one last time for the year!
  

That sounds about right for this weekend.... I'll let you know how much of this hard stuff I get accomplished!
On another note:  I still have to do laundry and dishes, but that didn't sound like anything fun to post about!

Have a wonderful Friday and a fantastic weekend everyone!

Dear Mother Nature:

I know you are just trying to mix things up a bit for us, but it's not right.  In August, we had what should have been, September weather.  In September, we had what should have been, August weather.  Now, at the end of September, beginning of October, we have what should be END of October weather. 

Yesterday it was a beautiful 81 degrees, I got a lot done outside and enjoyed the wonderful weather. Today I woke up, got ready, dressed in Capri's and a sleeveless top, thinking the weather would be the same today as it was yesterday.  But no, you had to go and change it, just like that.  I walked out of the house and it was a blistering 50 degrees out!  Yes, 50!  I about froze my tush off! 

So, Mother Nature, if you would kindly raise the tempture just a bit so that you don't put all of our bodies into shock it would be greatly apprechieated! 

Sincerely,
Kayla

Bring on the Weekend!!!

This weekend I will be:

Friday- going back to my hometown for dinner with my family and maybe a special surprise, I'll post about that on Monday! So exciting, but I can't spill the beans now!

Saturday- My best friend Katie's wedding shower in the morning, followed by my hair appointment and then we are going to "Wig Out" on Saturday night for her bachelorette party!!! It's going to be a blast

Sunday- Waking up early to have breakfast with my family. Then doing some shopping with my mom until 12:00, when J gets into town, we will have lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant in DBQ with my family for my Birthday!!!. I can't believe I'll be 24 on Monday! Jeez, time is sure flying by!

All in all I will have a fantastic weekend, surrounded by the ones I love! I cannot wait!

Any plans for your weekend? Doing something fun? It's suppose to be 45 and rainy here, so I won't be missing out on any great weather outside, that's for sure.