What a slacker...

Ok I admit it... Ive been slacking. Although technically you havent missed much. My work schedule is getting screwed around with... meaning that for some reason now I am working Wed, Thurs & Fri instead of Mon, Tues & Wed...there is no specific answer for that...But its screwing me up mentally, I cant keep track of anything anymore anyways...(like that alliteration there?) But now I have to totally try and regroup every week. Although on a good note, Im giving it until August 1st to see how Im feeling, how big baby is and whatnot, and then probably only work a few more weeks in August considering our newest little family member is going to be joining us shortly after that.

Speaking of, little guy is doing fine. Moving ALOT. He's found my bladder among other tender things in me, but that doesnt seem to stop him. Starting on the 8th I have to start going in to the docs every 2 weeks and apparently I get another ultra sound. (Fine with me! I like them :) On a bummer note however, my midwife who I thought would be there throughout the entire thing is leaving Kaiser for Southwest so I have to change midwifes... but thats ok. At this point I figure as long as the kid gets out of me Im fine. I have given up the water birth idea. I would still love to do it, however I would have to go to the other side of town, buy all my stuff and then get carted around from closet to closet multiple times after birth. So I decided to stay at Southwest where everything is done in one gigantic room and I can at least labor in the tub. I'd rather not be treated like cargo. I have to call and schedule our tour here shortly, and finish up my birth plan. Sure hope I can get as close to the plan as I'd like, but I know that never works.

Other than that nothing much is going on... my friend Linz was awesome and threw me a baby shower yesterday... it was fun getting together with her and a few friends from church. I dont know why, but I much prefer the small simple gatherings. Not to mention there was an artichoke dip that was TO DIE FOR. (Im surpised hubs didnt die when i came home and kissed him with my garlic-artichoke breath)

We finally liberated Stinky out to the yard. He is having a ball and I dont really have to hear him yowling to go out anymore. And its finally drizzling here. We had about 2 weeks of 90 degree heat. (no, not fun.) But despite how cold or drippy it is... I still dont recognize my feet. That is the one thing I will REALLY enjoy about having a baby!!! No more cement blocks. It seriously looks like I got bit by a brown recluse. And to make things better.... the kid really likes my right side so he just gravitates over and stays put making my right foot plug up like a kinked garden hose. So usually I have ONE foot that is retarded. Sigh... only 2.5 months left if not sooner.

I am still working on the new apartment thingy. I think I have settled on one, God and I have had some talks over it and it seems the timing is just about right. I've learned that it is sooooo much easier and beneficial when I ask Him to find us a place instead of me making a snap decision. Because then I know that He will put us where He wants us and we will be in an area of town that He deems safe. I have never been let down.

It feels so much later than it really is! We were up at 8, didnt end up making it to church, but now its only 10:30 and it feels like I've been up forever. I sure could use a taco right now. Well that is about it for the update.... I'll be back.

Philippians 4:13

I love staying home. I love being able to get things done. I love being able to have my errands ran and a clean home and a nap if I need it. I love being able to greet my husband at the door when he arrives home and not have to walk in an hour after he has already showered. I love feeling the sense of accomplishment I get when I can get up at 6am and actually have time for my devotions, or listen to a sermon to start my day off right, and then be ready to tackle the day.

Truly, God gives us His strength if we ask. If we just only ask and make the effort to receive it, we can accomplish anything. I find on the days i have to work outside the home, nothing gets done, not even my devotions. I might find some time to sneak in a quick prayer, but hardly much else. But the days when I have all day to tend to my home and my finances and my own well being...those days are the ones I truly cherish because I can feel the Lord working through my hands. I know that He is there answering my call for help in even the tough little itty bitty situations. And then I dont feel as if I have failed if I dont accomplish everything on my to-do list. I dont feel like my kitchen is scolding me for not stepping foot in there, because I had the strength to tackle the mess. I dont dread my husband coming home to see just how much I havent done, because I have had the strength to do it. And best of all... I can wake up at 5:45, get hub off to work and I have the strength and energy to go all day long and not be rushed.

I am so thankful the Lord is in my life and for the strength and clarity He gives me when I am willing to receive it. May we all be strengthened in the wisdom of the Lord. Amen.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

MAKE THIS PIE! - makes 2 pies

STRAWBERRY PIE

2 containers fresh strawberries, sliced and washed

2 pie shells (homemade tastes best, but store bought is fine.)
17 oz Sprite or 7-Up
1 large pkg strawberry Jell-o
1 1/2 cup sugar
5 tbsp cornstarch

Bake pie crust, set aside to cool.

In a sauce pan, bring Sprite, sugar and cornstarch to a boil. Cook over low heat until it thickens (5-10 minutes).

Remove pan from heat. Stir in Jell-o until dissolved. Mix in sliced strawberries.

Pour into two pie shells. Cover with saran wrap and chill for at least three hours before serving.

Before serving, top with whipped cream.

Quick update

I've actually got a few minutes this morning while I finish my tea before I have to go lead an active lifestyle, so I figured I can finally blog!! Ive missed you blog!! Technically, I should be asleep right now. I didnt sleep a wink last night due to a noisy cat that wanted to play all night, the boxing match in my stomach, and the contractions that show up intermittantly, I didnt got to bed until 6:30 this morning after getting zac off to work. And its alomst 10 now.

But alas, I have things to do. My camera battery fried, so I dont have an updated belly pic, and the photos my sis took while she was down here were less than flattering soooo.... you'll have to suffice to know that I feel like a yoga ball with legs and very swollen hands and feet. Middle of summer here we come! I dont think I have ever wanted September to get here so fast!!! I only have 2 1/2 months left, thank goodness! I am soooooooooo ready to stop being swollen and achy and tired and I wouldn't mind fitting into some normal clothes again.

My sis and her boyfriend came up last weekend and brought my kitty. He's been pretty good as an indoor specimen, which I am a little suprised. However he did spend 8 months outside with little more than a pat on the head for attention, so he is jsut soaking up mammas lovin! And the treats too. Little fiend.

This sucks, I hate feeling sick like this, whenever I dont get enough sleep I wind up with a headcold, and I am supposed to go sailboat racing tonight. Might have to skip out on that if I dont perk up. Ok well I have to go food shopping before I get lazy, so I will go now.

Making an effort

Ok...because I am so dang-gum-it bored, and therefore still in a slight bit of a bad mood, I am going to count my blessings. Ive done this in the past and it seem to have helped.

-I have a loving husband

-I have a loving cat

-My family is supportive of my decisions

-My God has never let me down, even when times are trying

-I always have food on the table

-I am able to see

-I have a growing, kicking baby boy in my tummy

-I have a bed I can go sleep in whenever the mood strikes (except at work)

-My husband has a good job and insurance

-It doesnt snow much up here

-I am able to have a computer to myself

-I am able to have clean laundry

-I have a great sis that is bringing up my kitty

-I have a great supportive church family

Ok, I know that isnt all, but i do feel a teensy bit better. This day just needs to end. 

Apprehension?

I feel a bit apprehensive today and I dont know why. Perhaps Im too tired. I just dont understand. Its not bothering me that bad, but its irritating not having a reason. 

No one has sent me photos of my dang trip yet, and I cant get our latest hike photos on the computer just yet. 

Ive got too much to say, but all of it right now is intended for a private journal and not to be plastered on the internet. Sorry, perhaps tomorrow I will have a little more to say. 

Oh and if you are interested, read The Poisonwood Bible, its VERY good.

An overdose of cute

WARNING: If you cannot handle too much furry cuteness, dont click! Otherwise..... click the link!

http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/

Photos coming soon I promise!

And we are back from Idaho!! It was such a nice vacation. However we really needed to stay for 2 weeks instead of just one. We had everybody in the world scheduled to go see down to the minute. Not to mention throw in a baby shower and 2 birthdays somewhere in the mix. It was great to see my parents again. I didnt realize how muc I really missed them. Although  nothing except having a family member in a medical situation could ever make me move back. I just dont like the place. No future. And no beach or hiking or boating or kiyaking, ect... and no Portland for shopping...

The baby shower went very well. The weather cooperated with us for the afternoon. (my camera battery is fried currently so until I get a new one, I am waiting for the pics from my mom) I got so many cute things! And so many AWESOME things. My grandad got me a stroller and car seat thing, I got a crib, basically all the kid needs is a few more binkies and were set. (oh ya have I mentioned that i am ready to not be prego anymore?? I want to meet my son and wear normal clothes again!)

I got to see my little Stinky cat too! My friend Cecelia is still boarding him, (CC if you are reading this merci une mille fois!!) And the best part about seeing him? He remembered me and wouldnt let me put him down :) I was so happy. And it was so great to see cecelia again. I never hardly got to see her when I lived there, but somehow we kept in touch. (You know you're best buds wehn you keep in touch and never see each other and when you do its like 5 minutes went by) Her little Esther is sooooooooo freakin cute. Hope mine is as cute.

Zac and I are still both exhausted. Zac stayed home Tuesday due to exhaustion and a slight cold. I would have, but it is impossible to do that with my work. So needless to say nothing has gotten done. I havent even unpacked. I keep looking at myh things with so much lethargy it would kill a slug. I have showered though. Twice. And somehow made it to a 6:30 work meeting at IHOP this morning. (Believe you me, it wasnt easy.)

Im bummed my camera didnt work. I am waiting for my mom or sis to email me the photos. Hopefully that means that I will have them in tomorrows post.  Holy crap I am so tired. Alright, well there isnt much else to say since I cant comment on photos today, so I will leave you with this for the night. 

We landed!

Well we made it! The flight went well, only took an hour. We were only able to get 5 games of uno in before we landed. So we are finally back home. I at my parents and Zac at his. Which sucks at night, because I'm a weenie and miss his presence in bed, but its ok.

We came home to a very nice welcome: a good ol' thunderstorm! That is one thing we dont get in Vancouver. We just get rain. Sometimes a big storm is nice. Everything is how I remember it, small towns never change. Not like its been that long but you'd think in 7 months they would have atleast done SOMETHING to start finishing fixing I-84.

Its a good morning. I woke up at 8 vancouver time, so not bad... wished I hadnt slept so long, but then I dont have a house to keep or errands to run, so I guess its not that bad. I just hate wasting a morning. Alright I have to eat somehting, just wanted to drop by and say Im still alive. :)

What a frusterating world.

Ok, there is either something wrong with me or something is wrong with the world. I am six months prego, I think I look pretty good and I still feel just about as sexy as I did pre-prego.  However, in my search for sexy lingerie for pregnant ladies.... apparently all anyone seems to think is that prego women want sacks. Or nursing bras. 

Hellllloooo world! I want something just as sexy as what got me to this pregnancy state!! And not just bra and undies sets that cover up EVERYTHING.  I want the lace, the vinyl, the erotic stuff, the g-string. Just because my bust is slightly larger and my hips have gotten a bit bigger and my belly is rounder doesnt mean I want to hide it from my husband!! 

Is it just me or do most women maybe not feel like "doing it"?? Is that the issue? Or do people just assume that pregnant women are tired all the time? Or am I just weird? 

Im getting frusterated. I'd like to think Im not wierd and just am enjoying myself like I think I should.  I just dont get it.

ABC's

A - Age: 23

B - Bed size: queen

C - Chore you hate: dishes

D - Dog's name: I dont own one

E - Essential start your day item: Prenatal. 

F - Favorite color: white

G - Gold or Silver: Silver

H - Height: 5' 3" 

I - Instruments you play(ed): Piano 

J - Job title: Wife, Mother, Housekeeper

K - Kid(s): One on the way

L - Living arrangements: I live with Zac 

M - Mom's name: Isabelle

N- Nicknames: Ha ha. you dont get to know that. Its classified

O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: Never. Always outpatient

P - Pet Peeve: Anything loud. And a few others that i cnat think of right now

Q - Quote from a movie: Do it! And let the English see ya do it!!

R - Right or left handed: Right

S - Siblings: Skeeter

T - Time you wake up: 7 ish

U- Underwear: no commment.

V - Vegetable you dislike: brussell sprouts

W - Ways you run late: trying to think if im hungry or not.

X - X-rays you've had: teeth, arm...one more maybe?

Y - Yummy food you make: mexican lasagna.

Z - Zoo favorite: kitties. 

Sick again..

And what a better thing to do when sick? Go outside! It was about 80 degrees today so hubs took me to the Japanese garden in Portland to enjoy the sun. It was really pretty. My head is all fogged up still so im going to make this short. 

After that we drove to 23rd street and had lunch at a nice little hole in the wall pizza place our friends Lindsey and Joe showed us, then went down the street to have some tea. (which was disgusting.) I got one that was for sick people, and I seriously could have shoved a handful of peppercorns in my mouth and started munching. I didnt even get half way through the glass. Horrible taste. 

So we left and got lost (on purpose) in the Portland hills. That is where all the million and seems billion dollar homes are. Some are soooooo huge and then some are just way cool. Then came home and yes, I was still feeling like hell. Not to mention I felt pregnant too on top of sick. But Lindsey saved the day and brought me prego-safe meds and tea and holy crap!! I'm feeling so much better. Just still have a stuffy nose now. But oh man, I feel almost like a new woman. So now I am ready for bed. But its too early so Im just going to leave you with this post. 

I'm back!

Ok im back for a good solid post! I've finally got some time. Life has been a bit nuts lately, but we've been having fun! We've been hiking with our good friends Lindsey and Joe, shopping with Lindsey (just me, zac only goes shopping if it includes an outdoors shop.), I've been working 3 days a week, and in the rest of my spare time taking care of my house and my husband. 

Oh!! And I am thrilled to say I have found a hair stylist that does exactly what I want!! Wanna guess who?? MY HUSBAND  of all people! He noticed I had uneven and split ends the other night (ya i know. I looked at him like he grew a 2nd head) so I let him trim my layers last night. He did a perfect job. Even the perfect angle I told him to!! Hmmmm... maybe I can actually show him a photo of a style I want and he will do it... no other stylist has ever done what I want, even with a trim! I'll tell ya, this guy is a great cook, has a great asthetic eye, when he does get dressed you'd think he walked straight out of Milan and now he does hair... I married the perfect straight man :)

We've been hiking quite a lot lately, discovering new places almost every week now that the weather has been perking up. Here is a video of our latest hike and the boys latest shenanigans. We had a great time. Oh and we went to Popeyes afterwards... ya like non-greasy fried chicken? Holy crap, go there. The skin is even good.

And speaking of boys... we are having a little boy in September! We are so thrilled. We originally wanted a girl, and I had really felt it was a girl up until Monday at about 11 or so. I was folding laundry and all the sudden I got hit with "its a boy. " And then suddenly the boy concept that I had such a hard time wrapping my head around became perfectly wonderful and now even thinking that I was ever having a gir is so foreign to me. Zac got in on the ultrasound too, oh and to add to the perfectness?? He knows how to read the dang ultrasounds! Apparently they look just like blueprints. (huh?) He was pointing stuff out and referencing stuff while I was looking at a fuzzy rorsarch test. He figured out it was a boy before myself or the radiologist.  I'll tell ya, I learn something new about him every day. 

Im excited to go shopping now :) I'm doing good today, I stayed up after Zac went to work (6am)  and feel like I will finally get something done today! Oh and my girl Lindsey gave me a sack full of maternity clothes and I so totally lucked out because she is totally my size!! Oh i cant tell you how nice it is to be comfy again and cute and the same time. Im so glad they make maternity clothes that arent sack-like. Well, I did see some, but they've got nice things :)

We are in the process of trying to find a new apartment so we can get out of this mold-haven, and have a laundry room. And...drumroll....bring back my little Stinky kitty!! Only one of his foster parents like him, and I miss the little fuzzy dude so much. EEEEE!! And Zac said I can have him back!! (Perhaps he just needed a little break from 4 legs and teeth.)

We are going back home the first week of June, its coming up and I am feeling more and more unprepared. Lol, not in the clothes department though! (Thank you so much once more Linz!) I've got plane tickets to get, find an apartment before that, make sure we can make rent since we wont be there the first week, make sure the rest of the bills are paid....some days I wish Zac would take over the finances. But then I think I would go crazy because I wasnt in control of them. Lol, I dont know. 

Well, its 7am, time to start my day :) hope  ya'll have  a good one!

Its a boy!

We just found out we're having a baby boy! Sooo excited!

Adventures

So I betcha wonderin where I've been.... well... ahem... Ive been having wonderous, exciting adventures! Ya know the kind that leave your butt and calves soooo dang sore you think they will fall off? Ya. Friday we went up to Molton Falls, (our new fave place) and went hiking. Uphill. I'll tell ya thats the best exercise a prego woman can get!! Heres some pics:

We hiked about 7-8 miles... was absolutley beautiful! I love hiking :)  Saturday, we decided to drive up to the Ape Caves...hehe... well only

 to find out that there is still 5 feet of snow EVERYWHERE! We so would have trekked around if we had snowshoes. Once again, it was beautiful. There was a small boardwalk trail that took us around a bit that we went on. There were other trails but they were covered with snow and there were HUGE holes (see photob below) in the ground that we just didnt want to misstep into. Aparently those holes used to be trees a thousand years ago, b

ut Mount St. Helens  (which is right next to where we were) took care of them and left holes. Weird phenomena. 

So since the Ape Caves were a bust, we decided to Hey lets go to Olympia! (1.5 hours away) So we drove up, a very pretty drive by the way, and a nice straight shot up I-5. We got there about 2 or so, and we timed the weekend right because apparently Friday was Earth Day (who knew?) so there was a huge art/hippie fest right in the middle of town. We first went up to Pierce Point Park and toodled around (by toodling, I mean hiking) on thier trails, then we went to town. As night fell the streets got more filled and things were happening. There were so many bands!!! So many. We decided to go the gourmet route and dine at the BEST hotdog stand ever. Well, I 

got a hot dog (which later gave me heartburn, but water gives me heartburn so whatever) and Zac got a pulled pork sandwich. (I cant stomach BBQ sauce at this point.) We stayed until about 10:30 and joined in the Luminescence Parade, which was pretty fun. Then we decided, heck were here, so we found the cleanest Motel 6 I've ever seen and stayed the night. Then went back for more hiking in the early afternoon after breakfast. We were going to stay for the rest of the day, but it was raining and,.... if you scroll down, you will see that I was lacking footwear. While hiking that morning, we found a break in the trail that went through where the ocean normally is at high tide. Wll it was low tide so it was one giant mudflat.. hehe... guess who sank a bit. Oh and Zac? Not a spec of mud on him. I dont get it. 

Peruvian Flute Band  A Luminesence Figure Another one.

Attacked by a mud flat.            View from a bluff at the park

Weekend trip

This little guy was at the Portland Zoo, just looking around at something that was teasing him. I think I'd call him Lou if he were mine.  After church we went to the Zoo since it was REALLY nice (read: HOT) The zoo was enormous and wore us out completely. Thank goodness for Icees. 

We had to park about 2 miles away and walk. Uphill. However the 2nd photo is what we had to walk through. It was really pretty.

Saturday was a busy day too. We had fun this weekend! We are enjoying the warm weather and going out to do things. This weekend is supposed to rain though. Quite a bit Ive heard. 

We find out what Baby X is on May 4th, Im way too excited! So far it doesnt seem like Ive got much time for a post, I have to go get dinner started, but I will be back with something interesting sometime.

Short post.

It is a beautiful day out! Its also 10:30 already and my other half is still in bed. I am currently enjoying my breakfast and tea and thanking the Lord for His hand in my life. My hours got cut at work, meaning I will only be working Mon-Wed. (YAY!!!) I am so thrilled with that schedule, mostly because that means that my house will be clean once more! Not to mention I will get to work out in the daytime, and all the things that need to be done will get done. I am very pleased.

Not to mention its getting harder to bend over and my back is starting to hurt more and more.

Looks like we are headed home in June! (Yay again!) I am so excited to see everyone again, especially my little furry schmoo-kitty. And I will get to see my sister, since she will be on summer break. Ohhhh... and dads cooking!!! 

Ok this is being cut short. See you later. 

Baby update

Just got back from the docs... so far baby is doing well, Im doing well and we find out what exactly baby X is on May 4th. Cant get here fast enough!

Easter is here tomorrow

Easter is here in a day, and this is the first year I'm breaking tradition in 23 years or so. Traditionally, it would be my parents, my sis and I, grampa chuck and grama, or grampa chuck and bev (depending on what era you talk about), occasionally my aunt Tami whenever she lived nearby and my husband (in the most recent years) would go out to brunch on Easter morning. We would all get dressed up in our Sunday best, my sister and I would have new Easter outfits, and we would head to Shilo (in the early years) or Elmers (later on) for Easter buffet. There is nothing I enjoy more on Easter than to go to brunch with all my family. We'd spend a few hours talking and eating and then head back to the house, because the Easter Bunny came. Yes, even up until last year, the easter bunny still came.  And then the Easter stock market was open for business. My sister and I would do a fast paced trade for jellybeans vs. chocolate eggs. I didnt like some jelly beans and vice versa. Last year hubs got into it too.  And mom would eat the ears off our chocolate bunnies. (Mom tax.)

This year, we are away from family, and starting our own. So we are going to the Easter Service at our church, and then I will make Easter dinner.  For two people, it will be ok. I will re-start the tradition when Baby X is 2 or 3. So I have a few years or non-tradition. Oh well. As long as I get my deviled eggs and sausage, fine.

Easter is a very uplifting time of year anyways, He has risen giving hope and light to the world, and we have many things to be thankful for. Hope you all have a wonderful Easter day. 

A good quote about playing God..

"The human body comes with a marvelous ability to regulate its own appetites. Then we muck it all up with our ideas of what it should look like." - Harriet Brown

Read this

Im appalled, yet hardly surprised.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/191247

Brain Cells wherefore art thou? Please forgive me if this doesnt make any sense

I had an ingenious post in my head all day at work today. I kept mulling it over and re-writing it and lo and behold the second I got it perfect my pregnancy brain decided I didnt need it anymore and I really cant remember what in the world I was originally going to say. They say a pregnant womans brain actually shrinks in size during the 9 months (for whatever reason) and I believe it. The second you start growing a little human, all brain cells get transferred to your uterus, thus leaving me a complete and blithering retard.

I think it had something to do with faith, our topic to speak on in  a few weeks at church, and it did go along very well with the politics currently talking place at my work which is less that fun. More like migraine-inspiring. (the politics, not faith) But... since I have no brain cells..... its not affecting me that bad. So far the worst that has been happening is me forgetting things all over the place. Today I even locked my keys in my closet and had to go hunt for someone with a key to that door.

I started working out again since I started back in the work force. I feel pretty good. I am definetly happy I started again. Maybe getting some blood going back into my head will nourish whats left of the the little gray matter I have and make me a little less of an idiot. I really cant think right now, I'll write tomorrow.

Sailing kicks your patukah.

So. Sore. And. Tired. Cant. Move...Sailing really takes a lot out of you, especially when its cold and its an all day thing. Its a ton of fun, but when you finally get home and sit down its like someone just took the batteries out of your back. Energizer no more. We had a good time. Went out on a  last minute race, which was postponed, which was then cancelled. So all 60-some odd boats went back to thier slips, however we stayed out. Had the race waited another 30 minutes, we would have been fine because the wind picked up. We were out for 6 hours doing 9 knots. Thats pretty dang good. Im just ready for bed.

My "round ligaments" as they call them, are hurting like mad now though. Its not excruciating or anything like period cramps, its just sharp little stabbing pains that feel like they are 3-5 inches long and throbbing really really slowly. More irritating than anything else, but necessary for uterine and baby growth so I try to enjoy them. (although im not sure enjoy is the right word for that.)

I still feel like Im on the boat. Sitting down, I feel like I am rocking back and forth. Which means getting to sleep tonight is going to take for bloody ever. Still have to work on my talk for church that is coming up in a few weeks. Right now Ive got a jumbled mess of notes. Im sure I will pull through, I am just hoping I can articulate and speak slow enough to take up a half hour or more since hubs only wants to do 15 min of his half hour. Im sure I can come up with something good. 

Went shopping today. Actually, I should say I was forced to go shopping today. Baby Morris is now forcing me out of my normal clothes and into bigger sizes. Im not maternity just yet, but was able to find  a pair of jeans that look alright I guess and a dress that I think is actually rather flattering on my new-larger body. (Id say figure, but im not sure I have one anymore.) I am also pleased to know that the maxi dress is coming back into style. I tried one on and ooooohhhh the comfort!! It was such a soft jersey knit... I have to wait to get it just cuz its $25, but I can wait. Perhaps since they are coming into style this season I can find a little more modest one that I dont have to wear a jacket over or a shirt under. We'll see. So far the most comfy thing ever is sweats and a sweatshirt. However, I am refusing to turn into a shlumpadinka as Oprah so fittingly calls it. 

Still weighing the going blonde option... cant decide. I was a very nice shade of blonde for many years, then went back to my natural brown and some variations of it. The only thing that I didnt like about being blonde was the constant root upkeep (my hair grows freakin fast even not being prego) and no one takes you seriously. Ever. Oh and the blonde jokes? Dont start me on that one. Although when I had black hair, I couldnt get away from the Elvira jokes. I cant win. 

Holy crap Im so ready to hit the hay. Or rather, my cozy bed in front of the fireplace in my Chateau in the Swiss Alps during a storm. Thats my "meditation" I do to be able to relax and make my bed as comfortable as possible. Pretending I am in the most comfortable bed ever is very relaxing. And it definetly helps that Ive got a nuclear reactor for a husband right next to me to perhaps simulate how warm it would be if I did indeed have a fireplace. 

Had a taco bell fit tonight... tried a new thing from them that ive never had... the super crunch something or other.... very good. not big enough, but very good. I think I am over my taco bell craving stage though... just not feeling it anymore. I wish I could crave broccoli or something. 

Ow. Ligaments. Ow. Alright, Im closing up shop for the night. Hope you all had a wonderful day. 

When boredom reigns

Lace or Ribbon

Mountain or Beach

Reading or Writing--can't decide!

Cookie or Cake

Baked or Mashed Potato

Side or Back

Shrimp or Steak - cant have one w/o the other!!

Scrambled or Fried - ick. neither while prego

Orange or Apple

Spring or Fall

Roller Skating or Bowling

DVD or Theater movies

Wood or Glass

Blue or Green

Chocolate or Vanilla

Quilt or Knit

Early Morning or Late Night

Coffee or Tea--

Watermelon or Strawberry

Lunch or Dinner

Cold Cereal or Oatmeal

Song or Dance

Carpet or Hardwood Floor

Red or Pink

Cat or Dog

Pretzels or Chips

Iced Tea or Lemonade - cant decide

Non-Fiction or Fiction

Rose or Daisy

Sunrise or Sunset

Comb or Brush

Pottery or Basket

Bracelet or Necklace

Pen or Pencil

Couch or Chair

Country or Victorian

Farm or ranch - either would be nice

Braid or Ponytail - ha. ive never had enough hair for a braid

Cash or Check

Chocolate Bar or Jelly Bean

Coke or Pepsi

Hot Dog or Cheeseburger - Hot dog only from costco, cheeseburger only from mc d's

Blinds or Curtains

Dress or Pants

Sun or Moon

Adventure or Comedy

Cloud or Star

Lake or River

Half Full or Half Empty

Truck or Car

Bath or Shower

Clothesline or Clothes Dryer

New or Second Hand

Gum or Lifesaver

Email or Handwritten

July or October

Barefoot or Shoes

Random thoughts

Any one know of any good buscuit recipes? Ya know, the kind that turn out like Pillsbury flaky ones? I got close tonight... but they didnt rise as well as I wanted them too. Any input would be good... perhaps your mom knows Cece??? They did turn out pretty though, I was going to take a pic, but then I got caught up in turning the salmon so I put the buscuits back in the oven to keep warm and they got too brown on the top. Still tasted ok.

Its been an uneventful day today, which is nice. Wasnt feelin so hot this morning, but Im doing better now and even after dinner craving a BLT and popcorn. OH!! and I found this popcorn stuff that you shake on and it tastes exactly like movie theater popcorn!! It even turns them yellow. Its probably horrendously unhealthy, but ooooohhhh soooo gooood!!!

We have to speak in church in a month, Im already preparing. The topic is Faith. Just Faith. Ive got so many scribbles and notes on so many random peices of paper now... Ive just got to put it in an order that makes sense and then get scriptures that correspond to main points. I kinda enjoy this, it reminds me of English class. 

So far work has been going well, yesterday the owners were coming in for a walk through so we all were bustin butt to get the place even more immaculate than it already is. HARD WORK. All the public areas are done every day anyways, some days I feel like Im just dusting toilets. But I suppose it is nice that this old folks home is immaculate and I dare say pretty close to germ free. Except the staff room. Apparently no one cares in there. 

Not a whole lot to report on at the moment... oh Im getting a calling in our church on Sunday... Looks like we'll be moving again... I say that jokingly only because every calling we have had we have ended up moving 2 weeks into it. Anywho, I forgot what the title is but I will be working with the 8-10 year old girls on Wed. nights. Its like a youth group for that age. No clue what I will be doing, but Im sure it wont be too bad. 

So far I have one dress and 2 skirts that fit me. Poo. Getting dressed for church is getting frusterating. I dont really like the way I look in anything at the moment anyways... Actually its all I can do to avoid the mirror right now. Perhaps it wont be as bad when I actually have the full-on belly. Right now even though I am showing a little, I still just look big and my pride and joy of a waist is almost gone.

Well thats all from the homefront for right now... 

My warped sense of humor thought this was funny. Seriously... just keep clicking.

Oh, and while I was away....

Got our 11 week ultrasound. The little bean was bouncing around so much!