Yes, yes…Worst Blogger Ever. That terrible case of bronchitis that I came down with in mid-November lingered until sometime in December and I didn’t feel up to much more typing than I was already doing for my Warfare in Early America course (thank goodness that is over). Anyway. Expect more writing (that is hopefully a little entertaining) this year.

Now. Pictures from New Year’s Eve. I’ll probably go back and post a few from Christmas later.

Baby Me, originally uploaded by missliz.

Today is my twenty-second birthday. I remember the day I turned eleven and I was digging around in my room looking for some clothes and I said to my mother, “Do you realize that the next time I’m a double digit I will be twenty-two?” And here I am.

This is one of my favorite pictures of myself. Look at me working the camera! Mom didn’t even have to pose that.

Happy birthday to me!

Me & Christian, originally uploaded by missliz.

This was a very special night for me. It was the night I developed the first crush I ever had. The little boy was the ring bearer at my cousin Susan’s wedding and I was just for sure that I would marry him. It was great. And I got to wear a pretty dress with shiny black shoes.

(That’s my cousin, Christian, beside me. I was older and at that time, up until about 7th grade, I was the shorter one.)

my 4th birthday, originally uploaded by missliz.

I love this birthday cake. Sesame Street. I really have no idea how much I liked it then, but since it’s my 4th birthday party and the last one that I had to myself, I would guess that it was great. You see, five days after this picture was taken, I got a little brother that we were expecting to be a little sister and from then on it was double birthdays. And the lucky little sucker got to have them on MY birthday.

And now we begin the countdown (in pictures) to the big TWO-TWO.

(I would like to add that my expression in the above photo and the one in this one are virtually the same.)

Heather and I had a great time in Branson. On our way into town we ate at Lambert’s (Home of the Throw’d Roll), but we did not get the hog jowl. I tried to talk Heather into it, but she wouldn’t hear of it. I can’t say anything for the jowl, however, if ever you are south of Springfield, MO or at any of their other locations…stop at this place. It’s a ton of fun.

We got into town, braved the traffic, and made our way to the condo. The Falls. Great place. Our room was even nicer this time. Whirlpool tub, oh yeah. That night we saw the Haygoods. In my opinion it is the best show in Branson. Ahem.

Day Two was spent shopping and checking out the new Landing down by the lake. Great place. I saw it this summer and they are really making a lot of progress. Another thing to check out…not your typical Branson.

Sunday we drove home in rain almost the entire time. It was nice, but very sleepy weather. We stopped at “Ozark Village” to get Aaryn a gift and I will post a picture of that after it’s been delivered. Too funny.

That was my weekend! And tonight is ballroom dancing!

Fence outside of the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

me

Originally uploaded by missliz.

We may not have won, but I got some serious shopping done this weekend. New wok, down comforter, duvet cover, fun peasant-looking dress/top, replacement dock connector for my iPod, Philosophy Pure Grace fragrance and cleanser, Philosophy Empowermint 3-in-1, NARS Lipgloss in Stella, magnetic refrigerator calendar, super magnets, tea ball, 6-gal water cooler…and I think that might cover it. Nice weekend.