O Christmas Shrub
Hi guys! HAPPY FRIDAY! Sorry to disappear on ya last night… it was just one of those nights where I had to unplug from technology and enjoy a lovely 2 hour episode of Private Practice with the puppers 😉
Yesterday afternoon, some of the wives and I decorated this
What is it?!?!
Yes, that’s a Christmas Tree. We were all laughing because it looks like a giant shrub. The commander’s wife (who makes cookies that will melt your soul) made some cookies and took them to a Christmas tree farm, so they gave us that tree to use at the pilots’ squadron for free.
I have to say given the ummm, canvas we had to use, the tree came out quite lovely.
Not too bad, right???
It’s pretty cool because each of the square ornaments are wood blocks with sepia-toned pictures of guys in the squadron and their families. There’s a great variety of pics: goofy, cute and sentimental.
These are the ones I sent in for the pilot and I:
Heh heh.
While we were at the squadron, we also wrapped door prize gifts for the Christmas party –ugly Christmas sweater themed- that we’re having next weekend.
My pilot was a gentleman and made us some HOGCORN to snack on.
I’ve told ya’ll about hogcorn before, but for the new readers (hiiiiii!) it’s popcorn that’s popped with jalapenos. The popcorn is extra spicy and the jalapenos are crunchy. In other words = foodgasm.
Jeni and I didn’t end up having our Indian feast since we were at the squadron for a while, so I came home and had a quick lunch:
(spiralized zucchini with marinara sauce, raw goat cheddar and basil)
then I was off to the gym for 4 more training appointments (I had 5 yesterday on top of the usual shenanigans) – I snuck in a half hour elliptical workout in between training 😀 ***snack was an un-photographed yet delicious raw foods bar
When I got home, I was a little on the exhausted side, so after a dip into the almond butter jar and some Mary’s Crack, I made some dinner 😉
Veg:
Sweet potato with Herdez and cilantro:
Ahhhhmazin’
Well I’m off to meet Jeni for weights, but wanted to say hello and thank you for your amazing comments yesterday. Whenever I need to vent, ya’ll hit me with a flood of sweet and uplifting words and I hope you know how much I truly appreciate all of you <3
See ya this afternoon!
Much love,
G$
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I think the ‘tree’ looks so pretty! I love that you guys decorated it. I can’t imagine the million of woman being away from their hubby’s at Christmas. Have you ever been away from the Pilot on Christmas? I have only been reading a few months so I wasn’t sure. My heart breaks just thinking about it. 🙁
yup, he’s missed all of the holidays at least twice, including two christmases
OMG. 🙁 You are so strong, girl!
Heheheh! you guys did a lovey job with that tree!!!!
OMG hoghorn!? I’m enticed!! How do you pop it?
That is the funniest little tree I’ve ever seen. Great job decorating it- I love it.
Oh I love it!
You and the pilot are just the cutest + funnest [not a word] couple I have about ever seen! 😀
Wow, you really made that shrub look nice. I was having very grim thoughts after that first picture. Hahah.
Haha your post title made me laugh out loud just now 😀
Cute photo of you two!
Have fun with Jeni!
Awwwe I love the little Christmas shrub! Haha so cute. And that picture of the pilot is hilarious!!
I def. need to know how you pop the popcorn with jalapeños – do you do it on the stove? with butter?
I’m curious as to how you make hogcorn as well. It sounds amazing!! Is it just me or does the pilot look like a mixture of John Krasinski and Michael Buble?
whoa i’ve never thought of that! he does kind of look like them 😀
i always joke that he looks like dick van dyke. he really does, though 😉
Love the tree!! I’m gonna have to search out the directions for hogcorn. Sounds yummy!
Nice tree!
Enjoy!
Haha love the “shrub”… the jalapeno popcorn sounds scary to me though!
Cute shrub!
Your tree/shrub is beautiful.
I don’t think I’ve ever told you before how strong and awesome you are. Dan’s brother is in the Air Force, and I don’t know how his wife does it. I don’t think I would be able to handle having Dan be gone for such long stretches of time, not knowing if he is safe. You are strong. You are awesome!
wow, thanks girl 😀
it’s no fun but i’m lucky to have my family and amazing friends and blog friends… oh and puppies 😉
That hogcorn does sound good. I tried your egg trick in the micro. this morning; it worked perfect. Had it on some toast w/ cheese and Herdez. (That salsa is the best.)
Haha LOVE the tree/shrub! That is by far the best tree I have ever seen 🙂
I had a technology free Thursday evening as well – loved it! That Christmas shrub is great! I love the decorations. Sepia toned is my favorite photo effect!
haha- I love the tree. I’m actually a big fan of sort of strange looking trees. I think you guys did a great job with it. I want some hogcorn – sounds freaking awesome. Hope you are enjoying your friday
PLEASE GINA..PLEASE GINA..DON’T RESPOND!!!! DONT DO IT!!!
i responded.. and then deleted.
hey zaineb,
i’m going to delete your comment because it was unkind and does not facilitate healthy discussion.
i do what’s best for me, and if you don’t like it, don’t read my blog.
maybe try some yoga? i heard it helps reduce quickness to judge
hahaha that “tree” cracked me up!
Love the tree! That was so nice of ya’ll to do that! That popcorn idea is great. I love popcorn and spicy foods. I have an air popper though=/ Do you make this on the stove top? It sounds delicious! Anyways I hope you have an amazing day!! Loved the pics too=)
GINA– I love jalapenos and i love popcorn! Can you please post a how-to for the hogcorn? Looks soooo good!
Your shrub is beautiful; that’s so sweet of all the wives to get together and work on little projects like that. Props to you and the pilot for being such a strong and loving couple!
Saw your tweets this morning– it just blows me away how lame people can be sometimes. I hope you get things sorted out!
Oh, and I hope you get your Indian food fix soon 😛
I would also like to learn more about how to pop hogcorn. Just thrown sliced jalapenos in there?
Thanks, Gina, for all the great ideas.
I am a popcorn fanatic!
Do you make it on the stove?!!?!?!?
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Aw what a cute shrub.
That pic of the pilot is hilarious!!!
Awe….I think the tree is cute:-)
I watched your vid!!! thanks so much for posting the link. Do you ever dance or workout in your dreams? I do sometimes. Sometimes it’s really fun and i can do stuff that I could never do in real life, but other times I wake up feeling exhuasted and when the latter is the case, my boyfriend informs me that I have been flailing about in my sleep. weird.
Thanks for the reminder about Private Practice; I must still check that out. Double episode? Awesome!
Your tree is too cute! I bet my husband would like the hogcorn, he’s always looking for spicy stuff 🙂
Love the tree!! It has character 🙂
Gina- Please Please Please share the HOGCORN recipe!!! I am addicted to popcorn and all things spicy! I want to make it soon!!!
Thanks!
I just had popcorn with chili powder, pepper flakes, and hot sauce! I’ll have to try hogcorn next 🙂
We watched private practice last night too!!! Love the tree! And we love that pic of you and the pilot! 🙂
I think the shrub turned out quite lovely.
I love your outfit in the photo with the pilot. I have to ask- is it a once piece dress or a skirt and top?