Just When You Thought They Were Finally Over...

they're back! Wedding pics from the real photographer have arrived. I thought I would share a few of my favorites. I promise...this is the LAST of it! ;)

A beautiful summer morning and a beautiful church!Me and my lovely girls...
pink n' yellow paradise!

Shines was caught being Shines! ;) Mr. Fine...er, I mean, Romel getting pinned by that girl...er, I mean, his wife, Sangita.

The prettiest girl there...baby Madeline

Somber Sue ;)

Headless Sue ;)

They may have hated hot pink n' yellow...but they totally rocked it! ;)

This looks like an old high school year book pic....

I wonder what I was thinking....

He picked a good angle...

Sweet...(ha! it looks like I'm longing to get a kiss on the cheek from Matty/Dains)

Despite the fact that I specifically said...NO BABY'S BREATH...they still turned out pretty

My rockstarz!

T Minus 10 Days...

Ten more days until I'm in New York City! Typically, I'd be typing up an agenda right now, searching the internet and asking my Newyorkers for advice on where to go and what to do. But this time, things are a little bit different. This time, I'm not the ring-leader...I don't have friends to convince that what they really want to do won't really be as fun as what I want to do. ;)

This time...Matt's with me. This means that we'll have his family to visit. The thought of this is a little nerve-racking. I'm used to fun-filled New York trips...not trips that I have to worry about first impressions, speaking my village-idiot Malayalam, etc..etc. Hopefully we will still have enough time on our visit to meet family and still have fun. ***crossing fingers****

One thing is for sure...If you're watching the ball drop on tv on New Year's Eve...Keep your eyes peeled for me because I will definitely be braving the weather to go watch it live!!!!!!!!!!

I'm beginning to appreciate Mousse more and more every day. I used to be so annoyed and fed up with her behavior, but I know now that she only acted out because she wasn't getting the TLC she needed from me.

People without pets don't really realize the bond between pets owners and their beloved pets...Some may think it's a lil' silly how we often humanize them. But, sometimes I just look at Mousse, and I don't know what I'd do without her....

Why I'm a Weirdo...

Welp, it's one of those days when I'm too tired and my brain is too frozen to think of something clever and/or profound to write about today. So, instead...I followed Scorpsy's lead....
7 weird things about me....
I could listen to Christmas Music 365 days a year... something about it is cheery and/or peaceful. I prefer listening to it rather than hearing about shaking rumps or pumps and bumps.

If I touch something with my right hand: I have to touch it with my left hand. I prefer that both hands are even. Does that make sense? No? I didn't think so.

If I read a book...no matter how dumb it is...I have to finish it. I'll go 3 years with out reading, but by God...I will finish that dumb book before I move on.

I can't drive home after work without falling asleep. I can't drive period with out falling asleep. So if I'm driving and alone...I'm ALWAYS on the phone...(usually with Tee or CCL)

I never call a baby by it's given name. I usually make up alternate names that form when they're babies and then stick....(Micahji, Landy, Lola, JP, Aaronius, Missa, Andrewji...to name a few)

I am addicted to reality TV.

If you ask me where you can find a particular item at Hobby Lobby, I can lead you there with my eyes closed...and most of the time, give you the exact cost as well.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ORIGINAL SUETEE!

Happiest of happy birthdays to my favorite double cousin and namesake, Susan T.

Sue, I won't go into a whole schpeel about how much I love you to pieces and make you blush and be embarrassed...because...well, you already know andddddddd I don't want to make CCL even more jealous than she already is. I wish I could spend your birthday with you...like you spent mine with me (see picture below)....if I was there, I'd sing a "Happy Birthday" solo...I'm sure Viby, Matt, and JP would silently sing along in their heads. (hehe...) Have a fabulous day...treat yourself to something special!!...because you are special and you deserve it!!!!!!

LOTS of love...SueV

Warming up....

It's been a very crazy few days. Oklahoma was hit by an ice storm on Sunday night, which led to a few unforseen problems. The ice weighed down limbs of trees that either forced the tree to fall or heavy limbs to break and down power lines. We were out of electricity both at home and work. Luckily our electricity at home came back Monday night, but I had to go to work today with no heat and minimal computers that were actually operable. There are over half a million Oklahomans with out electricity. I'm one of the lucky ones, who didn't have to be with out heat and electricity for more than 24 hours. It's been really weird to see entire shopping complexes closed and larger stores like Walmart and Target running on generators. Some parts of the city look like a ghost town. Below are a few pictures I took of the ice in my backyard.

It's pretty, but such a mess...

Finally...this is what we do when we're bored and stuck in the house...we read....yep, even Mousse is becoming a voracious reader! =)

Pictures from the weekend....

The festivities were kicked off Friday night with a fondue night at my house. It was nice to hang with the girls again after a longgggggggggg time. Ahem...where was I in this picture??? Staic and Wins
Joby and Staicy...it's always nice to have these two around. I hardly ever get to see them...so when I do, it's always a treat!

Sunu and Shines

Saturday~Sheryl and Sujith's Baby Shower the adorable cake!

Staic and Joby flew all the way out from NYC to be here for the festivities...
Subi and me...I've known this little once since she was about 4 years old...she's grown into quite the lil' beauty!

Future parents to be...JK and Janet with Shirley girlie

Silly games...

More silly games...

Matt and one of his favorite lil' ones...Micahji

Shirl, Sunu, Me and BF (correction Sonia...I guess we did take 1 picture together this weekend)

Me and my absolute favorite ...

After the shower festivities, Matt and I rushed to get ready for my work Christmas Party...Here is one of my favs from the evening....the big cheese and us gals.

All I Want for Christmas is....

The weekend went by so fast. Maybe because we were running from one festivity to the next! I have tons of pictures to upload and will do so this evening. So, I'll save the weekend buzz for tomorrow. In the meantime...let's discuss my annual Christmas list, shall we?? (Not that I ever expect to get any of this stuff, but sometimes it's just fun compiling a list!)

Polkadot Pj's-Victoria's Secret

Sephora make-up brush kit in cool gator pouch

A Thousand Splendid Suns- I think my hubby is gonna get me this one! *fingers crossed*

An electornic frame...u can upload pictures to it.

Diamond solitaire earrings!!!

This pendant used to be a spoon at one time. The artist has gorgeous designs...this one is called "cupcake"...can be found here.

The dirt devil cone....I want this for obvious reasons...it's sleek design and the cute colors...oh and cuz my friend Terry's getting one for Christmas. ;)

A heart ring from Tiffany and Co.

I'm sure there's more....I might have to add to this as time goes on!!

Educational Programming...

I stayed up till 3 am watching "The Hills" on mtv.com on our new and improved computer. I know...I know. I'm a little too old to be watching rich 20's somethings hash it out in their scripted drama...but we all have our guilty pleasures!

I realized 3 things while watching LC and her crew:
1. Most girls thrive on drama. There's just something about it that piques their interest and makes them come alive. And even better than being invovled in drama is hearing about someone else's...which is why reality TV is here to stay!!
2. Most girls can't seem to resist bad boys. When all your friends hate a guy, it should send of some warning signals in your brain...but instead, the love only intensifies...because it becomes a "against-all-odds" kinda love. A few years later, you grow up, mature, and realize...bad boys are just bad boys....and what you really need is a good man. Can I getta Amen?
3. Loyalty=trust=healthy relationship. Betrayal=no trust=no relationship.

All that being said, I think I have justified my viewing of the Hills. It's educational television, people.

I haven't shook it like this since my bachelorette party!

Clicke HERE for some comic relief

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

Here it is, folks! I took your advice. After work, Matt and I went and purchased the first ever Thomas family Christmas tree. It's puny and cheap (at only $18), but it's a start. I'm going to take Julie T's advice and buy "Our First Christmas" ornament and maybe a chocolate lab ornament if I can find one...and then add to the "special" ornaments collections when rugrats are added to the Thomas family. I also hung stocking by the chimney with care!...one for me, one for Mousse, and one for Matt. ;)
At last...pictures from Thanksgiving....Here's Matt carving the turkey as my mom chuckles behind him. ;)

Cousin Les's favorite part of Turkey day...my cranberry cocktail.

All the fixins...

The kids...waitin for dessert

Doesn't this look like a fun-filled evening??

Our little family

A night with some friends and Cranium....the guys put their heads together and still couldn't come up with the answers!

Me in competive mode...Good thing my sister wasn't there to play...people wouldn't have made it out alive!!!

polkadot princesses

My boy who gets cuter by the minute...Micahji

The snugglebug sleepin on Uncle Matt

The cutest chocolate lab on this side of the Mississippi!

No Christmas Tree...No Christmas Tree...

The Thomas home is lacking Christmas cheer. I, for one, think it's due to not having a Christmas tree. Matt, on the other hand, doesn't seem to understand what all the hype is about. He thinks trees are over-priced, ornaments are unneccessary, and lights are a waste of electricity. Although, he's given me the heads up to buy one if I really find it necessary.

I initially wanted a tree for him. Since it's his first Christmas here in the States, I thought it should be replete with a tree, stockings, eggnog, fruitcake, and the whole nine. However, his lack of enthusiasm has me conviced that he doesn't really care about the whole nine.

So, I'm left to make this decision on my own. Do I really want to buy a tree this year? Due to our very strict budget, I can't buy one of those $100+ dollar ones that are pre-lit and magnificent...instead, I'd have to buy a $35-50$ one with chincy ornaments. To buy or not to buy?...that is the question!

Happiest of Happy Birthdays to my BF....She will be here in just a few short days...at which time, I will not only celebrate her birthday with her, but more importantly, I will stock her up with the annual "Fudge for the Floridians" for her trip back to Orlando. (I just hope all the fudge actually makes it back.) =)

Thanksgiving at the Thomas household went well. I do believe that my turkey was delicious...not dry, seasoned well, and cooked to perfection. Matt and I have been eating it for the past 3 days...Leftovers are officially finished!! I will post pictures of the festivities just as soon as I can convince my lazy self to upload them.

This weekend we went to the Body World exhibit. It was very interesting...to say the least. It made me realize how beautifully we have been created. I think that anyone who doubts the existence of God should go to one of these exhibits because there is no way to deny Him after seeing how intricately we are designed.

Now, it's back to work...back to the grind...untilllllllllll Christmas. =)

I've been toying with the idea of closing my blog...It seems I have nothing blogworthy to talk about. My life has been pretty hum drum lately and the most exciting thing I've been doing is unpacking boxes. The thought of closing the blog feels like pulling the plug on an old friend...and I don't like that. But, I also don't like the feeling of neglecting my old friend either. So, for now, I continue to be in limbo.

In the meantime...It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving is one of my most favored holidays...not just because food is involved...but because it's a time of reflection and gratefulness. This year I have so much to be thankful for. I am blessed to be sharing this holiday with Matt this year...and it will be interesting and fun to experience the holidays with him for the first time. I thank God for His blessings and His provisions....and most of all for His faithfulness in the midst of my faithlessness.

I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving...For those of you who have a 4 day weekend, I envy you....please think of me on Friday while you're shopping and I'm toiling away at work. =/ This weekend, Matt, me and the Furball will be checking out the Body exhibit....I can hardly wait! Pictures from all the Turkey day festivities and weekend fun are soon to follow!!!

happy weekend!

Picture this...me Susan V...err, I mean T...(the girl who has trouble driving her pint size Honda Fit) will be picking up a U-Haul this evening. Yes, I will be driving a 14 foot truck around Oklahoma City. God help me and my fellow-commuters. We were going to begin taking stuff over to the house this evening. But our Landlord says Friday isn't an auspicious day...so he will only give us our keys on Saturday morning. Matt and I stayed up till 2:00 am packing. It's amazing all the things you acquire in a year! I came to that apartment with nothing. And I'm leaving with everythingggggggggggg.

Well, I think I've finally joined the thousands of Americans who are currently addicted to Facebook. I've recently re-met an old nemesis from high school. I swear, life ALWAYS comes full circle. He was the thorn in my side...the pain in my ass...etc, etc...but now, apparently he's grown up and become a respectable, civilized man. We're pen pals...who woulda thunk it?

In other news...My BF will be back in town in just 2 short weeks....let the countdown begin!

I had a lovely 3 days to enjoy this weekend, and boy was it nice. Not that I did anything special...just shopped for appliances and the like...preparing for our move on Saturday.

I did, however, get to catch up on some reading in between shopping and packing. I finally finished "The Kite Runner." If you haven't read it yet, you should. I would say it's the best book I have read in a very long time. Khaled Houseinni does a spectacular job in engaging the reader's interest by telling the emotional story of two young boys growing up in Afghanistan while incorporating the history of the country's political turmoil.

I've never been one to watch the news. Quite honestly, I'm oblivious about what is going in the world and what has gone on in the past. But, as I read, I felt an interest arise, and suddenly I was asking Matt a lot of questions about the things occuring in the Middle East. This book really opened my eyes to the suffering going on in the world...and I realized how blessed I am.

I admire Houseinni's ability to write a novel that note only tugs at your heart strings, but leaves you with more of an understanding of a country...its culture, its people, and its struggles. I'm not sure if I have the skill to be a profound storyteller like Houseinni...but I will die trying. ;)

A New Glove...

I left my little humble abode as Susan Varghese this morning. But after 2.5 hours at the Social SecurityOffice, I will officially return home as Susan Thomas. It's a strange feeling. In my younger days, I hated my last name. The first day of school was a nightmare. I'd listen to the teacher call roll and get tongue tied as she'd stumble over my last name. Junior High and High School were worse because by then, the kids already made up nicknames for me...like BarGrease or Vargoose.

By the time I reached adulthood, I learned to accept my name. Yes, it was irritating as all hell to spell it out for everyone...."V as in victor. A-R....." But, it fit me...I had grown into my name and SusanV/SueVee fit me l ike a glove. And then came Matt....

When he first told me his last name I was elated. I'd finally have a prononceable last name with no spelling complications...I was excited. Until 10:30 this morning, when Varghese was scooted up to become my middle name, pushing Abraham completely out of my name...and leaving Thomas to fill in the blank at the end.

I know, I know...this doesn't mean I'm a new identity...I'm still the same ol' SueVee...Tee. But, I'm a changed identity...it's no longer me but we. It's not a bad thing...it's a different thing. A thing that will take some getting used to...Just like hearing someone call me Mrs. Thomas or having to sign my name. In a matter of months/years...It will fit me like a glove....just like being single SusanV did.

Okc through Sibil's eyes...

For the past two night Scorps has been telling me that Oklahoma isn't THAT bad. She's here from New York on business and staying at the newly remodeled Skirvin Hotel. I tend to think that the fancy digs where she's staying and the fact that she's only here for 3 days and then gets to go back to the great state of New York might be the reason as to why she hasn't found this place as repulsive as most people do.

It's been interesting seeing Oklahoma through Scorp's eyes and listening to her point out positive aspects of the City:
1. The people are friendly- I only realize how friendly Oklahomans are when I find myself ordering coffee from Starbucks in the middle of Manhattan. No one stops to chitchat...they take your order, bark the amount you owe, and yell out that your order's ready. Only then do I take the time to appreciate my neighborhood barrista who greets me with a smile and a warm "hello."
2. It's a quaint city- I've never thought of OKC as being quaint. Small, yes. Boring, definitely. Dead, at times. But, quaint...never.

Ok. so far she's only pointed out 2 things. Tonight I take her to Bricktown...so maybe she'll muster up a few more positive things to add to the list. I'll report back tomorrow with pictures!