Finally! It’s been freezing butt cold here for days and days, and, just today, we got a decent amount of snow.

I am home today, as I live up on a hill and it’s way too scary for me to go out. So, I am cuddled up on the couch watching all the “WINTER STORM 2007″ coverage on Portland’s sensationalist news.

On a completely other note, you all know that Zane works for the company that I used to, right? Well, tonight was supposed to be their holiday party. I woke up to find our official holiday party name tags on the dresser. Zane’s was correct, mine says, “Riannen.” UM, I worked there, shouldn’t they know how to spell my damn name? I do have my name tag from last year’s party with my name correctly spelled, but that is beside the point. I was going to boycott, but now it doesn’t matter, as the party has been cancelled, because of “WINTER STORM 2007.”

That is all for now, photos later, I am going to brew another cup of coffee.

P.S. my toesies are cold, if you were wondering.

I owe a Holidays Part Two post, but, sorry, it’s just not in me tonight. I am loving working again, but I am not loving trying to get back onto a decent schedule. My goal for tomorrow is to get up at 6:25 (which is way earlier than I need to be up to get ready, etc.) and, even though I don’t have to start getting ready right away, I want to be up and OUT of bed. At least to watch the news, read, or something. Which reminds me, I cannot read the paper, because I have not received it since Sunday. Damn Oregonian delivery boy (person). So, the news it is.

You’ll never know what tomorrow is! It’s Zane’s and my 1 year anniversary of the day we met! Love that. Unfortunately, he’s traveling, and won’t be home until Saturday. But, when he does get home on Saturday, we’re going to have a loverly dinner and then go see Kathy Griffin. I love Kathy Griffin with all my heart, and to prove it to you, I just want you to know that I purchased these damn tickets in June. SEVEN MONTHS I HAVE HAD THESE TICKETS So, as you can imagine, I am super excited about that.

Let’s see… Oh, I got 3 damn Mary Engelbreit Puzzles for Christmas (I am a nerd, you don’t have to remind me). This is in addition to the one I already got for my birthday. Let’s chat about this: these puzzles are effing hard. Are you familiar with her artwork? It’s COLORFUL and BUSY. These two variables equal a difficult puzzle. Anyway, still fun, because I enjoy doing puzzles.

Okay, on an ending note. I just think it’s very important to know that my friend Carrisa is the best internet friend ever. I received YUMMY cookies in the mail from her today. I love her, love her, love her and that was such a fun surprise to find in the mail. Thanks Carrisa!

Phew! The holidays are over! Now, don’t get me wrong, I do love the holidays, but the older I get, the more relieved I am by the time they are over.

But, if you are wondering, here it is, in a nutshell:

The Eve of Christmas Eve (or December 23rd for those who do not speak Rhiannon) – spent baking 6 batches of cookies (Russian Teacakes, Potato Chip Cookies (2 batches), Snickerdoodles, Regular Chocolate Chip, and White Chocolate Chip. YUM – cookies were delivered with love to neighbors on either side of us. I decided against walking down the street to deliver to our Topless Margarita Bringing Neighbor, as I am lazy and did not want to walk back up the hill in the rain.

Christmas Eve – Went to Church in the morning, and, my mom joined us. We came home and my Grandparent’s and Brother (avec Girlfriend) arrived shortly thereafter. Now, what happened next could ONLY be described as amazing. We served coffee, opened presents, ate lunch and dessert (which I prepared BOTH of) in just under two hours. I could not believe it. I made Zane bow to me in worship. Then, in a Rachael Ray-ish way, I proceeded to toss together delicious stuffing. After said stuffing was prepared, we hightailed it over to my other Grandma’s house – had dinner, opened presents and arrived home at 11:30.

Christmas Day – We rose at 5:00 a.m. to make it to the airport by six for our flight to Orange County. I consumed mimosas on the plane and that delights me. Zane rented us a fancy car (airconditioned seats!) and we drive to his mom’s house. After breakfast there (this, mind you is in addition to the breakfast I ate on the plane) we opened even MORE presents. Now, here is where it gets weird – we go to see a movie – I have NEVER done this before. Prior to the movie, Zane shows me the beach where there are people SURFING and wearing SHORTS. WTF?? Side note: Do NOT go see Night at the Museum. The only thing I enjoyed about that movie was a wee Owen Wilson. I actually kind of wished I had seen the movie pre-Christmas, then I would have asked he be put in my stocking.

While in California, we celebrated Zane’s big 4-0 with his family. Also, we went to Ikea. Upon our return home, I began my new job. Wheee!!! Finally!

In our next installment: New Year’s Eve Eve, Zane’s birthday (New Year’s Eve), New Year’s Day, and Photos!!