Boiler up!

It's that time of year yet again! We are heading to the Purdue v Northern Illinois game this Saturday. We were going to purchase tickets on ebay Monday night, but Karen, my manager at work sent a pair to me. They are MUCH better seats than what we can afford! I can't wait!

3 New posts and you still want more?

Ok, so I just posted 3 new blogs for you but I haven't really gotten into the details of what has been happening around here. Be sure you check out the previous 3 posts though as they are infinitely more interesting, and 2 of the 3 have pictures!

Last week my manager asked to talk with me. She informed me that she needed to change the schedule and it was going to effect me. I got a little nervous as my schedule was pretty good as it was. I have been working Sunday-Thursday 7am-3pm since about February. My new schedule is Monday-Friday 7am-3pm. It is my dream schedule! Now she did say that at some point she may have to change it back, but for right now I am lapping it up.

Michael and I are planning a trip to Chicago this fall. We aren't sure when just yet, but we want to go while I can get a hotel room for $29. I am super excited at the shopportunities that lie before me.

My dad has not been able to find a job yet, but he does have several leads. Please keep him in your prayers.

I am going to be an aunt again. Michael's sister Maria and her husband Chris are expecting a baby. She is due sometime in April.

Luke has gotten even more adorable and still knows me. His little face lights up when he sees me for the first time when we come home. He is such a joy!

That should help bring you up to date on the goings on in my life! I will try not to make you wait so long next time.

Self interview

Every time we come into town we are asked lots of questions about where we live and what we are up to. I thought I'd take a little time to share the answers to some of those things on here:

How many years does Michael have left in school?
2 semesters! This and next!

How far away do we live from campus?
We are right at 1 mile from Purdue's campus.

Do we like it here?
Yes and no. We have both made friends, but we are more than ready to move on!

What do we like to do when we have free time?
We love feeding the horses carrots, biking, walking around campus, and going to the mall.

What does the mysterious Michael do in his free time?
Mostly he does homework, or housework. He loves twittering (not the website) with his car, talking on his ham radio, and maintaining/breaking beyond all repair, my computer.

Who cooks?
Mostly Michael. I like baking. I am not good with meat or normal foods because I don't really like much, and therefore have no idea whether it is good or bad.

When do we want to have kids?
We do want children! We just want to both finish school before we have kiddos. It might be awhile...

What is Michael studying, I know I've asked you this before...
Building Construction Management aka, he wants to build things, possibly roads, layout work, or even water treatment.

What types of things do you have for dinner?
I mostly have pizza, but then who didn't know that? We have lots of broiled things from steak to pork and chicken. Michael makes a fantastic Hunan Chicken dish that I really like. I have nearly mastered the art of making alfredo sauce. We are quesadilla experts. Michael is the KING of pancakes.

Anything else you wanna know? Post it as a comment and I will try to get it answered on here.

New Apartment Decor

We have gotten a few new things for the apartment over the last year, and I thought I'd post some pictures of the new artwork.
All of these things have been gradually obtained since I took the first pictures of the apartment. Michael got the train pic for his birthday. I got the Chat Noir about a year ago but it took that long to find a frame. The blue cat was obtained in Ocean City, I'm a sucker for cat deco.

Happy Birthday, to me!

Luke playing with his toy that we brought back from New Jersey.

For those who don't know, Luke isn't allowed to have cokes...
but what happens with aunt Rarah gets posted
on her blog (no worries moms, we washed it out and it is empty).

My new Coach Purse, Poppy :-)
Courtesy of Michael and my Employee of the month $$

My mom always has the best wrapping paper and boxes.
Notice it is a pink cat.

My cake

Gattiland!

A balloon that I brought home from work.

My birthday weekend was spent like any normal 23 year-old would celebrate...

Friday night: Pizza @ Richo's with Michael's family

Saturday: Shopping with mom; Pizza at Gattiland in Louisville with Michael, my parents, Nick Christy & Luke; cake at home with all of the Gattiland attendants as well as Grandma & Grandpa, Aunt Deb, Marlena, and Aunt Nancy and Uncle Norm.

I had a fabulous time, especially being serenaded by Leigh Ann and Megan. Thank you all for the birthday wishes!