How's Biscuit?

Biscuit has learned a new skill. She can climb the pen. She jumps on the side of the fence and then climbs it like a ladder.This is not good. Sneaky little devil.

So... much of Saturday morning was spent putting an electric ribbon around the top of the pen. It only took one encounter for Charlotte to understand what it was and what happens when you touch it. Biscuit on the other hand is still testing it.

Escape artist isn’t her only talent. She also can do a pirouette. She does this repeatedly at feeding time. She is a talented little mutt. She and Charlotte are getting along great. Like Peas and Carrots the two of them.

Here's a little video of her skills

Preservation room- where they make delicious jams and jellys*

Last summer we had so much from our garden, and we wanted to be able to preserve as much of it as we could. So Matt and I learned to can. A have also decided to make jelly. We had an abundance of jalapeño peppers. So, I made jelly out of some. I love pepper jelly over cream cheese with crackers.

Over the weekend Matt and I picked apples off a tree next to Matt’s parents’ house. I made some Apple jelly and then made my very first attempt at baked apples. They turned out pretty good, and the whole house smelled absolutely divine!

I have a new appreciation for those that have been doing it for years. It’s pretty time consuming to us new comers, and can get pretty tricky with all the boiling water and hot containers that you can’t touch with your hands. Aunt Marilyn, I’m sure you have some wonderful recipes, tips, tricks, or advice that we would love to hear. If any come to mind, you have my email address, feel free to send me one anytime.

I have a feeling that quite a few of our friends may see a this label in a Christmas present this year.

*from the movie National Treasure.

Apparently all I was missing was a big red "A"

The past few months seem to be turning into a huge blur for me. Everything seems to running together and piling on top of each other. Matt and I have been so busy and we’ve been staying pretty exhausted.

Matt was in Murray, KY for a weekend class last weekend so I was a lone duck on Halloween. I went to Betsy and Wayne Abrams house for a chili cook out they have had for a few years now. I dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. I asked my mother to make me a cape, but if you know my mom, and her sewing skills. She made me the whole get up. My mother, like me, is a little meticulous when it comes to some things. She made the cutest outfit for me. I got a lot of compliments. She did so well, she even lined the cape. I hope she is able to teach me how to sew when I get out of school.

My friend Adrienne’s husband, Travis, said that I looked like the woman from the “Scarlett Letter”. Adulterer was not exactly the look I was going for, but I guess it could have passed for Hester Prynne.

I’ll have to get a picture of me in the costume and post it.

It's almost November!

So we've almost made it through October folks! Matt and I actually made it to Murray’s Homecoming. And Matt had a blast at the National FFA convention in Indianapolis. He called me absolutely breathless with excitement because he was going to be getting a shipment of FREE text books. Yes, guys you heard correct. Matthew Silvey was excited over free books. My, my, my how things change.

I’ve been studying hard. I had an appellate brief to write (Translation… I long paper), a big project, and two tests coming up. My fake trial is the week after the second test (Nov. 12^th), so there’s no resting until that is over. The project was a Group project, and we know how those always turn out. Someone takes charge (that would be me) and the rest lay back and enjoy the ride, putting in an ounce of effort every now and then. I might explode if I go into detail over it right now, but lets just say, Shelby was not a happy camper for a bit.

In good news, my friend that graduated lawschool last year found out he passed the bar on Oct. 10^th. I’m very excited for him, and it just reassures me that if I put in the work, I too have a good chance at passing the bar next year. ALSO… I found out that my niece and nephews will, more likely than not, be coming up to visit for a week after Christmas! I’m super excited.

Hope you all have a Happy Halloween!

Milestones

Well, milestones have been passed in the Silvey household.

Matt passed the praxis II and his Ag ed Praxis. He met both the Tennessee and Kentucky (which is higher than TN) standards. Matt is going to be a great teacher. He has so much enthusiasm and passion for the field of agriculture. He is going to the National FFA convention in Indianapolis with his class towards the end of the month. Matt’s really excited to get the most exposure he can to FFA, they didn’t have Agriculture classes at his High School. Matt gets all his agricultural inspiration from his father. His dad really taught him a love of the outdoors. He only has about 2 months of classes left in the semester. All he has to do is now is finish it out and student teach.

I passed my MPRE (ethics part of the TN bar exam). I’ve also started studying for my finals at the end of the month. I have 2 exams and 2 projects that make up the 4 finals I have at the end of the month. In November I have my trial, and in Dec. a BIG mid-term. I keep saying in my head, “you just have to make it to Nov.” then “you just have to make it to Feb”. Things have managed to move pretty quickly. But I definitely feel the stress the past 3 plus years have put on me.

In other news…

We married off our two friends that got married in the same weekend, and both weddings were wonderful. Matt and I both had a lot of fun and wish them long and happy marriages.

Erica and Jeff Sutch 9-27-08

Matt and I at the reception

Monica and Jayson Sorensen 9-28-08

The Bride and I

Celebrating 3 years and more to come!

Matt and I celebrated our Third wedding anniversary on September 10^th. But of course, as always, I had class on that night. So we had lunch that day and made plans for dinner on the weekend.

We did exchange presents! I decided it would be fun to give the actual present designated for the anniversary (Leather). Matt got me this briefcase that I've been wanting and needing for when I start my Law career next year. I was a little disappointed when it broke on the 19th. So guess I'll be making a trip to Office Max when the gas situation clears up. I got Matt a leather Brooks bicycle saddle. He loves it!

So on Saturday we went to Murray to look at the greenhouse were Matt spends a lot of class time this semester. Then he graciously let me do a bit of shopping. In fact we was very helpful! I was looking for jeans, and he picked some out and said for me to try them on. I didn’t think they would work but I tried them anyway. Well they didn’t, they were too short, But they were too big and they had long length in the next size down. JACKPOT! Girls know finding a good pair of jeans is like winning the lottery. The only thing that would make it more exciting would be if the pockets were stuffed with money.

Then, we went to Patti’s 1880 Settlement in Grand Rivers Kentucky for dinner. The food was nice. Our waitress was klutzy, and scatter brained, and the room we sat in was kind of creepy (seriously, there were about 50 dolls of all shapes and sizes hanging from the ceiling). We ran into one of Matt’s best friends from High School and then browsed the shops for awhile.

We had a good time.

This weekend we will have a whirl wind of weddings. We leave Friday for a friends wedding that is in Memphis (3 hours away) on Saturday. Then we will leave shortly after the wedding and come back to Clarksville, because I am the Matron of Honor in a wedding that is on Sunday. Wish us Luck!

Here's a photo from our wedding day!

by Joan Evans

Joan of Art Photography

Don't worry there won't be a quiz or anything

Fran sent me this little questionnaire to do. Maybe Fran thought I had some free time, or I’ve gone too long without posting, or maybe she thinks I’m the only person that reads her blog :)

But anyhow… I thought it would be something fun to let everyone know some trivial knowledge about me, and let you all know that I’m still breathing.

4 Things I love about my husband:
1. His laugh!
2. His sensitive side.
3. His enthusiasm
4. His hugs and kisses.

4 TV shows I watch:
1. The Closer
2. Project Runway
3. In Plain Sight
4. House

4 Places I have been:
1. Costa Rica
2. Monaco
3. Bruges/Brussels, Belgium
4. France

4 Places I would like to go:
1. A lot of the Historical US landmarks, (Philadelphia, Boston, Drive the Pacific Coast Highway)
2. Eisenberg, Austria

3. Scotland or Ireland
4. Australia

4 People who regularly email me:
1. John AND/or other classmates at Nashville School of Law
2. Monica
3. Ashley A.
4. Victoria Secret Catalog- they stalk me

4 Things I like to eat:
1. Strawberries
2. Fried plantains

3. Bread
4. Chips and Salsa


4 Things I look forward to in the next year:
1. November (when my class schedule lightens up)
2. May (when I finally graduate from law school and Matt gets his teaching license)
3. Christmas
4. When my niece and nephews come visit again.

4 People I tag:
who ever wants to.