Rebate? Yes please!

Randy loves to save money. He just does. It's like his middle name.

Randy hates wasting money and waking up early. But he'll set his alarm for 6:55am to try for the new appliance rebate. Oh yes! We were one of the few to get the rebate that was going on a couple of weeks ago. He tried until noon that day. Persistence saved us around 150 bucks. So thanks Rands for being such a penny-pincher. Not literally....I hate being pinched.


Well I had so much fun picking out the new dishwasher at Sear's. Granted, I didn't get the two drawer system because this was around $1500 bucks. Yikes!!! But the one I did pick is super nice. I can't wait to retire the old spaceship we currently have with our new sleek, quiet, 4 hour delay start kitchen gem. How do people survive without dishwashers? Spoiled, with a capital S.


When we were at Sear's it took forever to check out because Randy had to deny all of the extra warranties/products/options. Did you not catch his middle name? We save money in this place, not spend it. Well Randy lives by this motto. I try!

The one option I disagreed with was the "No installation" option.

P: "Randy it's not that expensive. Let's just have them do it."
R: "Penny that's where they get you."
P: "I'll pay for the installation fee."
R: "Or you can pay me the $165."
P: "But they'll do it professionally." (hence: right)
R: "Penny I can read directions. I'll figure it out. It's not that hard."

I reluctantly agreed.

Today the dishwasher was delivered. It was delivered around 2pm. Just note the time. Well the reason I'm typing on my blog now at 6:15 instead of making dinner is because my entire kitchen is torn apart. This must be routine procedure. I'm sure the Sear's man would have done this as well.

I went to go check on Randy a few minutes ago just to see how easily he is following those directions, and I hear him say, "Where is this water coming from?"

Hmmm...I'm sure this is routine as well.

Maybe I'll start looking for pizza delivery coupons. My kitchen looks off limits for awhile.

separate= great; combined=?

Two of my favorite foods are bacon and chocolate.....doesn't this make me sound like quite the porker?

But I would never eat these two together, or would you?

Check out the description of this "Mini Bacon Candy Bar Library"

"For those who have succumbed to the fact that bacon + chocolate is a daily habit, we have included one for each day of the week and a few extra for good measure. Nine mini bars combine applewood smoked bacon with Alder wood smoked salt and alternate between milk and dark chocolate. Tucked neatly in our signature purple box, this library is just the way to treat friends to the gift of a bacon + chocolate education."


Ummmm....no thanks.


If you would like to try this though, here's the website....

http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/product/Mini_Bacon_Exotic_Candy_Bar_Library/new_chocolate_bars

Personally I wouldn't waste 25 bucks. If you want to try it put a Hershey bar on your BLT next time and call it good! (or wait, maybe that wouldn't be so good)

we must have different versions.....

Randy cracks me up on a daily basis. He's so stinkin' serious about things, but the more you are around him you realize that 3/4 of the things he says is sarcastic. Sometimes he even fools me, and I can't tell if he's serious or joking.

Here's last night conversation that made me smile.




(In regards to Randy's Bible> Every time Jesus speaks in the New Testament the color of the font changes from black to red.)


Side note: Randy was reading his Bible last night before bed. I was so distracted because he kept flipping page after page.

P: "What are you looking for? Just use the index."
R: "I highlighted a really good verse last night, and I'm looking for it because I marked it in the margin."
P: "Well what was it about? Care to share?"
R: "Here it is. It says, 'Penny should give all of her money to Randy."
P: "Really, that's what your Bible says?"
R: "Yep it's even in red."


I'm pretty sure that Jesus is not commanding me to give over all my money to my too funny husband. Sorry love! Nice try though!

List Mania!

I love lists!

Amazon reading list mania, grocery lists, things to do lists.....You name it, I'll list it!


Here's an excerpt of my top faves from 101 ways to annoy people....

-Specify that your drive-through order is "to go."

-Start each meal by conspicuously licking all your food, and announce that this is so no one will "swipe your grub". (really? who will do this? if you decide, invite me over! you'll need a witness!)

-Leave your turn signal on for fifty miles.

-Forget the punchline to a long joke, but assure the listener it was a "real hoot."

-Invent nonsense computer jargon in conversations, and see if people play along to avoid the appearance of ignorance. (randy can show you how to do this)

-Staple papers in the middle of the page.

-Chew on pens that you've borrowed. (sixth graders do not know this little rule)

-End your research papers with "THE END" with Space size capital letters. (oops how did that get in there....I know, I was on the topic of sixth graders and this is one thing that drives me crazy!!!) Maybe I should consider them as being considerate. You know, if I ever leave my "to be graded" stack on my desk and I travel to outer space, I could still read their magnificent conclusions from Mars.

-Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.


Here's the full link if you're not completely annoyed or haven't heard these yet.
http://www.coolfunnyjokes.com/Funny-Jokes/Misc-Jokes/101-Ways-To-Annoy-People.html

Happy reading! Remember don't annoy anyone!

Want to Get Away?

Heck yes I do!!!!


What do the pictures below have in common?

































No the answer is not "Jana and Penny ate chocolate to survive college."




Here's one more hint.....





















FYI for all the non-History buffs: The above picture is the Liberty Bell.


You know like on the movie "National Treasure." Why is that movie so great?




Give up?


Okay, okay time's up....remember I don't have patience....

Jana and I are going to Philadelphia this summer!!!!!!! Yeppers, we booked our flights this week. You're probably wondering, "Why would you want to go there?"
The question should be, "Why not?"

Do you think they'll let us ring the Liberty Bell? I doubt it too, but I'll be praying they'll make an exception for two fine Texas gals!

We are so pumped for our girls' trip. I love Jana with all my heart. She is truly one of my best friends. She is a laugh and a half. There is never a dull moment with her, and I'm usually holding my sides in pain from cracking up at her. She also keeps everything in perspective. She is my voice of reason.

I met Jana in Texas Lonestars, the service organization I was apart of at UT. She was a bridesmaid in our wedding, and we've tackled so many things together....Lonestars, UT, graduate school, job searches. Ahhh how I miss those days of graduate school. Jana and I would go to class, and then meet for lunch at Olive Garden and then grab a pedi.... My mom happened to call during one of our outings, and she said, "Man you girls live like millionaires." That we did. Thank you loan money. Notice I didn't say grants/scholarship. Yep, we're paying back our debt and complaining about it together as well.


Funny thing is that most of my traveling isn't done with Randy. I think it's because we have so many different interests. Randy would say, "Hey look, McDonald's. That'll be a cheap place for dinner." and I'm already googling "Top restaurants in Philly." I also am intrigued with art and museums. Randy, not so much!

Randy and his friends from LG are going to New York to watch the Astros suck it up, I mean play baseball. Well the next week, Jana and I are tackling the city of brotherly love. Yah so we've heard there's some crime there. But hello, Austin has crime too. We're not stupid travelers. We won't be walking in the ghetto. We won't be out at night. And Jana's most important tip, "Penny we can't wear anything nice. That way people will think we are poor and will leave us alone."

Brilliant! See she's practical too!

The most exciting thing I'm looking forward to is visiting Hershey, Pennsylvania. We're going to the Hershey factory! Oh my goodness! Hold the chocolate, not really, let it flow! Jana and I are going to tour the factory, create our own chocolate bar, and walk through the streets smelling sweet goodness. Oh we're also going to probably gain 10 pounds. Can you visit Hershey heaven without gaining some weight? I doubt that also!

oh SNAP!

Someone please buy this for me.....




















I think I'll be hosting a cheese party soon. Or I will be when someone buys this for me;) How much fun is this cheese cutting board/serving tray? And how many times would I be walking around the party going, "OH SNAP!!!?"

day off= fabulous

Hooray for a day off! Leander ISD had a holiday since we didn't have to use any bad weather days.

My day in pictures....



I graded papers ALL MORNING LONG!







No joke....about 4 hours. But I'm done until the next assessment. Wednesday, I'm going to hate you.






Mopac got a haircut today. She loves Ms. Kelly at Petsmart. Look at how beautiful she looks! I had to remind her in the car though that she shouldn't be boasting about her good looks. We are trying modesty out. When I got there to pick her up, there were lots of sweet kisses, jumping around, dancing in circles, and yelping. Mopac was pretty dang excited as well:)






I also whipped this floral creation up for our porch. I know....it's a gift!
(Oh yah, we are trying that modesty thing out. Here's a good dose of modesty regarding my plant. I'll kill it in a couple of days. I can plant/design it, but I can't keep it alive to save my life (hehehe--I love puns!) Lucky for me, my husband has a green thumb.)









I finally put up my spring wreath. I made my garden hose wreath over spring break. After looking at the picture, I thought it was off-balance. No worries (if you were thinking my same thought) I added a purple gerber on top to offset the bottom heaviness. Bottom-heaviness has always been a problem....grrr









Didn't quite mark this off my things-to-do list. Although this was my second attempt to rent it from Red Box. Is the dollar deal really working for me? I should have just got it at Blockbuster and kept it longer than for a day. You know I can't sit still for an entire movie. I was close today. I watched the first 20 minutes, but then I got distracted with something else. Now I must return it to the dollar goodness box. And I really want to know what's going to happen. Cute so far! Third times a charm! Maybe I'll re-rent it again this weekend.