Month: December 2005

O Happy Day! (Pictures)

/ christmas, pictures

“For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-counselor, God-hero, Father-forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, from David’s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this!” (Is. 9:5-6)

Thank you God, for the best Gift of all, forever and ever, Amen.


I took this last night before I went to bed. 🙂

Aidan woke up at 8:30am! His diaper was completely soaked, as were all the clothes he had on. We changed him (he wanted to wear Elmo clothes but they were still packed) then headed downstairs to see what Santa brought. He gasped and said “That’s Mine!” It was so cute. It took us about two hours to get though all of our presents–Aidan sometimes would go on strike, or get really hung up on a current toy and not want to move on. So cute.

Hmm. I got a lot of good stuff. Check it out:


– jacket
– sweater
– Harry Potter Scene It!
– Shaun of the Dead DVD
– Pirates of the Caribbean DVD – this is actually for the whole family! 🙂
– Lean on Me DVD
– The O.C. season two DVD set
– Mickey Mouse bank
– Mickey Mouse watch
– Disney CD
– Mickey Mouse playing cards
– stickers
– baby Princess Leia and Han Solo
– candy
– mini lava lamp
– Bath and Body works stuff
– Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (all 3 books)
– Kingdom Keepers book

More Pictures!

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…and when my heart finds Christmas

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Spent Christmas Eve at my Mom’s. I drank 1/2 a bottle of Riesling, ate good food (Honey Baked Ham, yeah!) and played with my little boy. It was a good time. 🙂 I got a $50 gift card to Best Buy, a bath set, a doll, and some soaps. Chris got a chocolate fondue fountain (!!!) and a Starbucks gift set. Aidan got one of those motorized cars (a HUMMER!) and tons of cars, trains, trucks, etc, a big Elmo, and some little Dora toys. He kept saying “Swiper, no swiping! Aw man!” (If you watch Dora you’d totally get it)

I slept some of the way home but also called Aimzy (verytruly) just to chat. Aidan is back home now, sleeping in the bed beside me with a full diaper (I shudder to think what the condition will be when he wakes).

I’m really tired, so I’m going to read and sleep. I’m going to need lots of energy for CHRISTMAS!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Good night/morning whatever!

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Fuki-san!

/ aidan, christmas, conversations with aidan, life, survey, Uncategorized, year-in-review

It’s Christmas Eve 2005. Can’t believe it’s here already. In a few hours, we’ll be heading up to see Aidan and celebrate Christmas with my mommy and stepfather. Then we’ll come back with presents and my little boy. It will be weird, getting back into the swing of things after not having to worry about him for two weeks. I miss him but not the work and I know I say this every time my “vacation” comes to an end.

Bizzy came over and we exchanged gifts. She got me stuffed a Mickey and a stuffed Minnie all dressed up in Christmas outfits. 🙂 They’re on display in my family room. I got her a gift card to Forever 21. Then we ate spaghetti for dinner, watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and a bunch of Food Network/HGTV.

Going back to normal after the holidays will be hard, as it always is. I was spoiled the last week–early release days, parties, presents, treats, food. I hope things will be slow next week, but we’ll see.

I did this last year and wanted to see how my answers changed:

Original: http://www.livejournal.com/users/lilrongal/129462.html#cutid1

Current:

bolded ones have changed from last year…

LAST…
movie you rented = I don’t rent movies
movie you bought = Finding Nemo and The Sword in the Stone
song you listened to = Popular – Wicked Soundtrack *
song that was stuck in your head = Let’s Just Get Naked – Joan Osborne
CD you bought = probably a Christmas CD
CD you listened to = one of my many Harry Connick Jr Christmas CDs
person you called = Bizzy
person who called you = Chris
tv show you watched = $40 A Day
person you were thinking of = Aidan 🙂

DO…
you have a crush on someone = NOPE
you wish you could live somewhere else = somewhere it doesn’t snow
others find you attractive = I guess…
want more piercings? = navel
you like cleaning = not really
you like roller coasters = yup
you write in cursive or print = a mixture of both
long distance relationships = I’ve done
using someone = I’ve done
killing people = no
teenage smoking = nope
driving drunk = not a smart thing to do
soap operas = no

HAVE YOU…
ever cried over a boy/girl = yes
ever lied to someone = yep
ever been in a fist fight = nope
ever been arrested = no

WHAT…
shampoo do you use = Optimum Care
shoes do you wear = my oxfords from Target, my pink and grey Champions from Payless
are you scared of = something bad happening to Aidan

NUMBER…
of times I have been in love? = 3
of times I have had my heart broken? = too f—ing many
of hearts I have broken? = *shrug*
of times my name has appeared in the newspaper? = at least 3
of scars on my body? = 1
of things in my past that I regret? = shutup

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE…
funny = sometimes
hot = sometimes
friendly = yes
amusing = sometimes
loveable = umm…
caring = very
sweet = yes
dorky = oh FOR SURE!
humble = yes

PERSON WHO LAST…
slept in your bed = uh… me?
you went to the movies with = Tina
yelled at you = not sure…
sent you an email = Ivy!

HAVE YOU EVER…
said “I love you” and meant it = yes
gone out in public in your pajamas = not yet
kept a secret from everyone = yes
cried during a movie = yes
planned your week based on the TV Guide = no
been on stage = yes and I miss it
been to New York = not yet
been to California = yes!
been to Hawaii = not yet
been to Japan = not yet
been to Canada = not yet
been to Europe = not yet
been to Asia = not yet
been down South = well, I’ve been to Florida by way of Georgia–does driving through it count?
what time is it now = 2:08AM
apples or bananas = BANANAS. of course.
blue or red = blue
walmart or target = Target!!
spring or fall = fall
what are you gonna do after you finish this = sleep or read or write
what was the last meal you ate = spaghetti
are you bored = no
last noise you heard = my typing
last smell you sniffed = what the f— kind of question is that?

FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE…
do you believe in love at first sight = lust, for sure!
do you want children one day; if so, how many = I have one. THAT’S ENOUGH
most important thing to you in a friendship is = loytalty and fun

OTHER INFO…
criminal record = no
do you speak any other languages = no
last book you read = Shopaholic Takes Manhattan
name some of your favorite things in your bedroom = my laptop, Pandernoodle, books
who you love = some people, Jesus
who you miss = Monica, Katie, Jennifer
nickname(s) = Ronni
initials = RLD
how old do you look = HAHAHAHAHAHA. About 16, SUCKAS
how old do you act = the question is how YOUNG do I act! Hmm, probably between 12 and 19.
glasses/contacts = yes
braces = no
do you have any pets = 3 cats
you get embarrassed = mmmhmmm
what makes you happy = my friends, music, shopping, computers, gifts
what upsets you = hurt, being told what to do or being judged, cruelty, and yeah.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love my little Lucy? She’s the sweetest little kitty ever. When I got home from work, I immediately changed into some comfy clothes and climbed into bed. She was right there, cuddling with me and purring. I just love holding her and petting her little head. 🙂

I also love Iron Chef–the original one. I mean, I like Iron Chef America, but it’s not as good as the original–and the American version doesn’t have the guy calling out “Fuki-san!” every thirty seconds or so. Tonight’s battle was lobster. Some of those dishes looked unbelievable and delicious. I don’t even really care for lobster, or any seafood, actually. I do like fried flounder from Red Lobster, and from time to time I enjoy crab legs or cooked shrimp. Oh yeah, and orange roughy, but it has to be fried as well.

Anyway, why am I on the subject of seafood? I once worked at a seafood counter. From that job, I remember:

– Swordfish or tuna steaks marinated in teriyaki sauce = YUM
– Boston Scrod often comes in with worms in it. If the worms are alive, the fish is fresh. If the worms are dead, throw the fish out.
– Scallops stink to high heaven, as does creamed herring.

I got loads of Christmas cards today, and Aidan got a package from Aimzy! I set it on his new Ohio State table and chairs set so he can open it when he comes home. Ooo, my little guy is going to be so spoiled. And the ironic thing? He and I had this conversation a few weeks ago:

Ronni: Do you want Santa Claus to bring you toys for Christmas?
Aidan: No, I already have toys.
R: How about clothes?
A: No, I already have clothes.
R: How about candy?
A: No, I already have candy.
R: How about chicken and french fries?
A: No–mmmhmmm.

HA HA HA. I can’t wait to squeeze him tomorrow today.

Anyway, I’m going for now. ‘Til next time! 🙂

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Um… WOW!

/ birthday, christmas, happy

When I got to work, there was a card and a gift bag on my desk. The card was from a co-worker, the gift bag from my bosses with a $50 Visa gift card. Whoa? 🙂

We had our department holiday party today. Food, games, prizes, loads of fun. Then we had the white elephant gift exchange. I was next to last so I had my pick of almost anything there. I ended up with Groove It, made by the same people who made Bop It. 🙂 It should be a blast to play. During the party, I won some decorative bells, Rob gave me the candle he won, and I got lots of candy. Then we got let out early!

I got home and checked the mail. Aimzy (verytruly) had sent me a lumpy birthday card with a $25 gift card to Barnes & Noble!! Oooooo. I am so excited about that, you have no idea! I also got a Christmas package from Ivy (swankivy)! I’m already wearing the Hello Kitty pj pants she got me and eating the (VERY YUMMY) cookies she sent me. She also sent more mix CDs, and a squashy pillow for Aidan. 🙂 I love it all, of course!! 😀 The best part is that it came in one of the shipment boxes for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. SWEET.

ETA: She also drew an adorable picture of Aidan!!!!

I also got some Christmas cards including a VERY sexy one from Erin (celinedion).

Now I’m going to relax before Bizzy comes over later and before Chris gets home. I’m going to read and work on my writing today as well. 😀 So, ’til later!

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Lots

/ meme, Uncategorized

I had a really good birthday. 🙂 Work was crazy and busy, but there was a card on my desk signed by all of my co-workers. 🙂 When I got home, I relaxed a bit. I got phone calls from loads of cool people (Jen-Jen sang to me in Polish!), and really, I was amazed at how many people remembered me and went out of their way to wish me well.

This is what I got so far:

From Ivy (swankivy): little pillow that says “Faith” on it, cute fuzzy socks, and a mix CD
From Chris (zenosidal): $31 to Best Buy, $31 to Barnes and Noble, and Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
From Craig: Scene It? Disney Edition, The Fantastic 4 DVD
From Star (selfstyled): Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants DVD
From my in-laws: $20 to Best Buy

Aimzy said she got me something, so I’m eagerly awaiting that! 🙂 I also got cards from people. Chris bought me KFC for dinner YUMMY! 🙂

Kelle Belle (itskels) and I went to lunch at Friday’s yesterday and exchanged Christmas gifts. I love everything she gave me. $25 to Aeropostale (WOOHOO!), 2 really cute notebooks (that she made!), a blanket, and a little notepad, and a Bath and Body Works Wallflower. Lunch was fun–she is hilarious. The food was yummy, too. Good times, good times.

Wednesday was good too. Very busy, but okay. After work, I went to Heritage to work on my writing and I got a couple hundred words written, but most importantly, it’s starting to take shape and blossom which is very magical and amazing for me!

I ran into some old friends at church who have the CUTEST baby ever named Jeremy. Okay, first of all, I am very much in love with the name Jeremy. But this little boy was so sweet–ten months old, and happy! He gave me lots of kisses, and a hug too!

Life group was good tonight. It was at Craig’s. Nice, lively discussion, Olive Garden for dinner, and birthday cake and ice cream for me. They even sang to me!

Today, when I went into the church, someone was playing the guitar and singing. It was one of the middle school guys. I don’t know if he was rehearsing or just singing. As I set up my laptop, I started thinking of how amazing it is that I live in a country where someone can sit and sing about the Lord whenever the spirit moves him. How blessed am I? I can worship my God freely and not have to worry about being tortured or killed. That really did humble me for a bit. There are many places in the world that will kill someone who mentions the name Jesus. 🙁

As the Christmas holiday draws ever so close, excitement mounts. Anticipation is in the air, and for some, stress levels rise like whoa. Right now, I am very fortunate that I have no stress. I sing Christmas carols as I am driving (the ones by Harry Connick Jr are my favorites!). I think of how excited I am to be exchanging gifts, to give to my friends and family. I think of seeing people, of getting Aidan back, of writing, and I feel incredibly blessed. Most importantly, I think of the birth I’m celebrating–the birth of my Savior. I try to reflect on how it must have been–Jesus, sleeping in a manger. As Pastor Brian said Sunday–sleeping in something that animals eat out of–when later he’d become the “bread of life.” Definitely food for thought. 😉 (Sorry, I couldn’t resist)

I’m excited this year for the holidays. Aidan will be old enough to “get it” now and I hope he has a blast.

I stole this!

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