SNOW in South Louisiana?!?!

What will people think?? Two posts in two days!!

This is a big one though! It's something so rare...that not many people can say they have ever seen this in South Louisiana! :-) SNOW! And, LOTS of it! David woke us all up at 5:30 this morning and told us we better get up and see the snow before it stopped. Well...it didn't stop...it just kept coming and then it got heavier and heavier...and it actually stuck to the ground! It was a pretty exciting morning for all of us...and got even better once school was cancelled! Even Lucie loved it...she just couldn't get enough of it! I took LOTS of pictures and couldn't figure out the best way to show them.

I came across a way of creating my own Web site to show off pictures. So...try this out. It is not supposed to make you sign in...so, let me know if you have trouble. There are also pictures of my Christmas decorations.

http://jenknight.shutterfly.com/

Enjoy!

I'M BACK...AGAIN!!!

Thanks Cheryl for checking in on me. I know it's been awhile. It actually took being home sick today to find time to update here.

It's been so long that I'm not sure where to start. So, I'll just start with Thanksgiving. David, his girls and I spent Thanskgiving in Navarre Beach, Florida. It was SOO nice.

We had a week of beautiful sunsets...

We stayed in a beautiful house...

With LOTS of beautiful kids... (right to left, Emelie, Angela, Milo, Sarie and Victoria)

And...LOTS of birds!! :-) We all had the bright idea of feeding the birds from our back deck. They were NOT happy when the bread ran out! :-)

I think I may get David to take some pictures of my Christmas decorations to post tomorrow...or one day soon! :-)

What else?? OH yes...we are house shopping! Well, we're not sure if we are actually moving...but, just looking. Trying to decide if we want to move or just remodel the house we are in. Up until today, I had decided to just remodel this house...but, the realtor sent us a house today that I LOVE! It's in our price range...but NOT in the area David wants. He does not even consider this area Baton Rouge! :-) Oh well...we will just keep looking...or I'll just beg a little harder!!

Ok...I must share my latest addiction too. My friend, Amanda, introduced me to Twilight. Yes, I was hooked. I've read all 4 books and seen the movie...3 times. Yes, Amanda and I are addicted!! (Sorry to call you out Amanda...but, I never go down alone!) So, anyway...I have asked Santa for the 4 hardbacks so I can start reading them again. :-) If you haven't read them...I recommend that you do!

I'm going back to sleep now! Hope you all are enjoying the COLD day. I hope to post my Christmas decor soon!!

I'M BACK!!!

Two weeks ago YESTERDAY...I was getting married in Lake Tahoe!

It was GORGEOUS! The view was amazing. I have used the word "perfect" to describe it to everyone. I may have overused it a bit...but, it was PERFECT! It was the perfect setting, perfect ceremony, my flowers were perfect. We were sooo happy with everything. My parents were there and one of David's brothers from San Francisco was there with his wife and baby. We had a wonderful time!

Being that I am not a huge fan of flying...the flights there were a little scary...even for David. So, being that he knew I was a little anxious coming home...he surprised me and upgraded us to first class coming home! Did I marry a great guy, or what!?! It was pretty nice, I have to say. I've never flown first class, but I told him I was spoiled now...I can never fly in the back with the "common" people again!! :-) Yea...he just said NOT to get used to it...so, I guess I am back to being a "common" person again! Oh well...it was fun while it lasted!

I wish I could post ALL of my pictures...but, obviously, I can't. I'll post a few and then see if I can at least post a link to snapfish where all of my pictures are uploaded. Then, you can go and look if you would like. We did take TONS of pictures!! (Ok...couldn't do the snapfish thing. Sorry...I'll try to figure something else out.)

This is my mom and me.

This is our family who was there. Left to right...David's brother Jonathan, his son Milo and his wife Sarah; David and me; and my mom and dad.

One of the highlights of our trip was the BEAR SIGHTING! He was only about 20 yards from us. He didn't do too much but just stand there...but, I was pretty excited. I'll post the video of that! Sorry...didn't have the actual video on my computer...so, here is a link to You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfG9zbpO6sU

So, the last week and a half we have been slowly moving me in. It has been a LONG slow process...but, we're getting settled. After our HUGE garage sale this weekend...I'll finally be able to clear out a TON of boxes. So...if you're in the Baton Rouge area this weekend and are looking for some good JUNK...just email me and I'll give you the address! :-)

Thanks for all the comments, too, on the LSU letters in the yard. I have a bit of sad news. The tradition of the letters is that they begin growing in early August. The letters continue to grow until LSU loses. Now, exceptions have been made if LSU has a good game but just can't pull out the win. HOWEVER...after Saturday nights game against Florida...well, I don't even have the words. THE LETTERS ARE GONE!!! David was out Sunday morning mowing them down! I would have taken a picture but...it's just too sad to see a grown man cry! :-) So...we need to move on...and just hope our players actually SHOW UP for this Saturday's game!! GEAUX TIGERS!!

One Week From Today...

I will be Mrs. David Knight!!

AWW...isn't it sweet?? :-) So...we have a busy week ahead of us. And I am SOO one to make many LISTS. It drives David crazy...but, I keep us organized! My sweet friends have been sooo...well, SWEET!! Three of my wonderful friends gave me a surprise shower last Tuesday night and we are going out for a small bachelorette dinner tomorrow night. On Tuesday, my work peeps are giving me a shower too! Isn't that sweet?? Ok...I need to lay off the "sweet." Anyway...everyone has been so nice to make this a special time for David and I and we are so very grateful!

My parents will be here on Wednesday. They are leaving for Tahoe on Thursday and we are leaving on Friday. I think it's a little unfair that they get to leave for OUR wedding trip before us!! But, that's ok...they have to leave earlier than us...so, I guess it's ok. :-)

I won't even share my list with you...it so massive that it makes me a little anxious. And, can you believe they are actually making me WORK this week!! Who has time for that?? I actually went in for about 5 hours yesterday. As soon as I workout and finish this blog, I am going back to work again. BIG FUN! :-)

So...I'll try to update again this week. If not...sorry, but, it will be after we get back from Tahoe. IF anyone is reading anyway! :-)

Have a great week!! GEAUX TIGERS!! Here is a picture of David's front yard. He let's the letters grow until LSU loses. He really thought he was going to have to mow them down last night. Thank GOODNESS, he didn't have too!!

And on the 8th Day, God said...

LET THERE BE LIGHT!!

Thank you, JESUS!! I have power in my apartment...AND CABLE!!! WHOO HOO!! I have been missing me some junk TV. Just in time for Big Brother tonight!! :-)

Ok...just stopped by to say that...on my way out to be fitted for my wedding dress...which is less than 3 weeks away!! LOVE my dress. My mom and I finally found it yesterday...it finally seems like a real wedding now!

Ok...more later. Keep praying...it is HOT down here and there are still many without power. My sweet fiance being one of the them...and MY side of the street at work.

THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY...

THANK GOD...I will be getting married in TAHOE! FAR FAR AWAY from anything named Gustav and Ike. Going on DAY SIX with NO power or Internet...and I think I'm handling it pretty well! If you ask David...he may tell you different. Considering the damage around town...we are extremely lucky. Except I have no power anywhere. David is out, my apartment is still out and my work is still out. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it is soon...but, we are told at least 5 more days for David. Just in time for...HURRICANE IKE!! I can't wish on anyone else...so, I will just PRAY HARD that it will fizzle out. We have faith, right??

We are sitting in a laundry mat washing much needed towels and soaking up some wireless INTERNET!! WOOHOO! I'm getting my fix for now. I hope everyone else survived as well as we did. We have our home and apartment completely in tacked. David had several large limbs down in his back yard...but, both of his beautiful oak trees survived. My apartment lost two trees, the wooden fence along the back of the apartment (right behind me) and a power pole with a transformer fell on a state troopers car in our complex. But, no one was hurt...that is what is important.

Here are a few pictures for you...
Ok...I'm having trouble posting the pictures. The one with the swing set is David's backyard. There is one of his two girls standing next to the down tree behind his house. The other two of the many trees in David's neighborhood.

Four Weeks From Today...

...I'll be starting my honeymoon in a LOVELY place that does NOT have HURRICANES!! :-) Yes...I'm aware we are in the middle of a potentially disastrous hurricane...but, what better way to wait than to update my blog. :-) Plus...we could lose power soon and who knows when it will come back.

So...let me share with you my soon-to-be niece, Angela.










Yes, that is her...Number 35! She lives in Los Angeles and is the ONLY GIRL on an ALL BOYS' team!! Isn't that awesome?! She is a fast little girl! And, just in case you are wondering, no...this is NOT flag football. This is a full on tackle football team. We are very proud of her and wish we could get to see her play. She is such a sweetie too. She and her sister, Victoria, both are such sweet girls. I'm trying to talk David into taking a detour through LA on our way back to get to see her play. So...we'll see.

Ok...I was going to say more...but, our lights just flickered. I better get off now.

Hope everyone is staying safe and survives with LITTLE to NO damage!! STAY SAFE!!!