Friday's Food

Breakfast

If you could live in any home on a television series, what would it be?
Hmmm, any of them would be nice, but lets go with......Forest Gump. I know it's a movie and not TV, but I love the big southern plantation style houses!

Lunch
What did you have for dinner last night (Thursday) ?
Nachos with lettuce, guacamole sour cream and pepsi :O)

Dinner
If you had to be named after one of the 50 states, which would it be?
Jeeps, let me think....Alabama and call me Alli

Midnight Snack
What is your favorite flower?

Tulips, orange is my fave, but I like all colors :O)

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)
Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
However good or bad a situation is, it will change

The best is yet to come!!

Seriously..I don't know what to blog about..

It's not often I'm at a loss for words. Normally I can spew on and on about nothing, I 'm just not feeling wordy lately.

We had a big spring storm on Friday and Saturday. Two inches of ice followed by 6 inches of snow. We rented movies, made soup and stayed inside. Saturday afternoon Jason and the kiddos went and built a snowman. Sunday we picked up around and house and hung out.

This Friday is Jason's appointment with FA at WSU. He is stoked. It's slowly becoming a reality. He is so ready for August he can hardly contain himself!

I'd really love to know who from the American Association of Respiratory Care in Texas checks everyday. It's killing me!!

The kiddos are great. Savannah did amazing on her report card. I know she is smart, but I sometimes forget until I see the comments on there. I think her teacher may think she is genius. She is reading at a 2.9 grade level. Jonathan did well, but he is getting older and it is getting more difficult for him. Geometry is kicking his hiney. He joined 'Battle of the Books' which I think is like a grade school quiz bowl. Not relay for sure, but he is excited about it. I love that he loves to read. My love of reading is one of the greatest gifts I can give my children. Harrison is well. Growing like a weed! He weighs 17.4 lbs! He smiles and laughs so much. He can brighten my day so quickly. He does open mouthed kisses now. Ahhh, they are my favorite!!

No bites on jobs, the Good Lord has decided I'm really meant to stay at home!!

Breakfast

What is the last thing you ordered on-line?
Amy's Birthday Gift

Lunch
What is your favorite dessert at a restaurant?
Cheesecake

Dinner
What is the funnest game you have played recently?

Lexulous..always lexulous...

Midnight Snack
What job(s) did you have while in high school/college?

Sonic, Waitress, Movie theater

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)
Home is where the heart is :O)

I don't feel like blogging

But I don't have anything else to do, so here it is.

The kids had an awesome time at Michelle's on Saturday. Harrison slept through the night for her(I told you he hates me!). He snoozed from 9p-7a, WTC!! Oh well, I'm glad he was good. She had to go to Wal-mart to get a new outfit for H b/c he peed through his sleeper during his 10 hour sleep fest. Jason and I ordered in pizza then went to sleep. Yup, sleep not "bed". We both took 2 Tylenol PM and called it a night. I woke up at 3:45a with an incredible toothache. I took 3 Tylenol and 1 more Tylenol PM and went back to bed. Jason woke me up at 10, and I wasn't ready to get up!!

I had 2 of my 3 interviews today. The first one was for the Life Skills Trainer. I can't do it. It turns out that it's working with low functioning mentally retarded people. Most of them are in wheel chairs and would need "bathroom" help. NO. I know that is not the job for me. I would enjoy working with high functioning, but not low. Add that to the fact that it is the lowest paid job...it's just not an option for me.

I also had my phone interview with BOA, and it went really well. She straight up told me that if for some reason this position is filled(b/c they have already interviewed several people) that she will keep my information at the forefront of her mind b/c "based on your resume and this conversation I think you would be a great fit for BOA" SWEET! They offer benefits starting after the first month of employment, YEA. That's what I like to hear. I really hope it works out.

I have another interview in the morning at. We'll see how that goes....

Catch Up

Breakfast
If your job made you move, but you could choose which country you would be living in, which country would you choose and why?
It's not like this has never happened to us..but..If we had to move to another country now..I think I would choose Greece or Italy. I loved living in Germany but I wouldn't go back since we've been there done that. Greece is one place I've always wanted visit. Hopefully it would be a good place to live too. As far as Italy is concerned..well..it's the home of pasta, and we all know I love pasta!

Lunch
Do you have any phobias?

Yes, I have a HUGE fear of slipping on ice and busting my teeth and knees. I will not walk on ice if at all possible.

Dinner
What is something you can't help but spend money on?

Bills of course! If I don't pay them bad things happen!

Midnight Snack
What profession/job did your parent(s) have while you were growing up?

My momma was a collection agent for a local credit bureau, and my dad was a production manager for several electronic companies.

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)

LET GO AND LET GOD


Last night we went to the last Thunder game of the season. We invited my cousin Michelle and her family to come along too. It was a great time!! The guys actually watched the game, but Michelle and I pretty much chatted and caught up on the past few years.

Jason and I

Jason and Nick(Michelle's husband)

Michelle and Savannah(Savannah loved Michelle and was only slightly saddened that her daughter Desiree' didn't come. She is excited to see her tonight though!)

Michelle and I. We had so much fun talking about stuff we used to do together as kids, grannie (and her cooking!), our lives now...

The Girls

Jonathan, my brother Ryan, and Michelle's son John were at the game too, but they were all camera shy. Tonight all 3 kiddos are going to Michelle's!! Whoo-hoo! I can't wait!!

I hope one of them works out...

I have 4 jobs in the works!

I interviewed for a bookkeeping position at a local vault company yesterday. I like it b/c it's a small company and a very laid back friendly office environment. I think pay would be average for the area, but it's 35-40 minutes away! A commute that is nothing in TX, but that's a long way around here. Quirky fact: It's across the street from my aunt and uncles house!

BOA. This is the job I want. Mainly b/c it's the one that pays the most and has the benefits we need. It's Jack of all trades type position. Teller, New Accounts, ect. This one is far too, but not near as far. It's on the wide side, so Jason and I could easily carpool :O) I have a phone interview Monday afternoon.

Life Skills Trainer-This is the job that I would LOVE. Helping people become better, teaching them how to overcome. This is a job that would make me feel like I was making the world a better place. Which of course means the pay sucks! I mean just plain sucks, barely more than retail. I'm interviewing for this position Monday morning.

And Finally, Lending. It's a title loan place. Similar to payday loans, but instead of keeping your check they keep you car title. This position is neither here nor there to me. After working at TCS I could do this with my eyes closed. The pay is middle of the road. The position is for a "floater" which means I could work at any of the 9 Wichita locations this business has. Nice, b/c it's always something new, sucks b/c I wouldn't have my own area or desk anywhere. I interview for this position Tuesday morning.

So, pray. Please pray that God puts me where he wants me, it's all in his will.

UpDaTe

In the big kids absence I put H's crib in J's room. I think I may leave it in there too! He still wakes up, but I sleep better not listening to his every move! He still isn't sleeping well, but I know why now. I can see his 2 bottom teeth just below the gums...ouch!!

This Prince and I took a walk the other day and he looked so darn cute I had to take a picture!

Here he is on St. Patty's Day. Funny Story..I bought this onesie 2 years ago for Morgan with NO intention that it would ever get passed back to me. Oh how the Lord work in mysterious ways! Here is H in the onesie :O) It says 'Rub my belly for Good Luck'. Thanks Staci!

The kiddos are coming home from my parents today. My mom is supposed to leave Abilene about 10. So I need to hurry up with this blog and get the house picked up! They have had a great time. Aunt Tiffany took them to her friends farm to ride horses and play. My best friend from high school( and middle school..and elementary school..) Teresa took them for over night too. They made their own pizza which Jonathan declared to me was the best pizza he he had!!

At the farm pond

With Elizabeth in front of the ponies

Savannah holding a baby goat-My fave pic!!

Making pizza at TC's!

Kat, Savannah, and Jonathan

It seems this job thing runs in cycles. I had an interview yesterday. I also had 2 missed calls from jobs I applied for, and an e-mail to call and set up an interview. WOW! The best one is Bank of America. I missed their call yesterday, I hope they call back today... In even better news...Jason got a pay raise! He now makes more than he did when left his job in Texas! Woo-hoo. PRAY they let him stay on part-time once he goes to school. He would have to work 50 hours a week at a crap job to make the same as 20 hours at his current job. He also may have chosen a nursing specialty, I'll announce what it is when he makes his final decision.

Since I know she's a faithful reader..I have a surprise for my sister :O) Not sure when I'll get around to mailing it, but it's something that will benefit both of us!!

Thank you to my smart ass friend Amy who left a comment yesterday and today even though I didn't blog..turkey lip. Oh, brrr is NOT a word!

You knew it was coming

I want comments it drives me INSANE, when I know people have been here and haven't left comments. I shared this "tantrum" with some of you and some of you agreed and some of you didn't. Thankfully, this is my blog and we get to play by my rules :O)

As much as I enjoy blogging, I don't do it just for myself. If that were the case than I wouldn't have readers. It would be just me and my private blog. It's for you guys too. Judging by the number of hits I get in a day you like reading my blog. So then why don't you leave comments? B/c the posts are boring? Then why are you reading? I don't understand. I make a conscious effort to leave comments on others blogs. There is always something that can be said. I think of it as a conversation. If we were sitting in person and I said to you in person what I say on a blog, would you just sit there with no response? No, no you wouldn't.

Commenting takes about 20 seconds, more if you get wordy, but I'm not asking for that. All I'm asking for is a:

Yay, that's great
You suck
I love you
I hate you
I'm happy for you
Sorry that happened to you
That's great to hear
ect, ect, ect.

It's really not that much. If I put 10+ minutes into writing a blog, I expect you to put 20 SECONDS into writing a comment.

Now some of you may be thinking...she is off her rocker...
Perhaps..I'm not arguing that :O) The fact of the matter is EVERYONE LOVES COMMENTS! You know when you log into your blog, myspace, facebook that you LOVE comments. If you didn't you wouldn't belong to those sites. You post a new blog, you want comments. You post new pictures, you want comments. You post a new note, you want comments. I'm just saying what everyone else feels but doesn't voice.

So...the point is leave comments. If you don't I will lock the blog again, and I will not invite you to be a reader. Simple as that.

HaPpY BiRtHdAY AmY!!

Happy Birthday!
I hope you have an awesome day!

Amy and her Great Husband Benji!

OMG!!

My cousin is keeping all 3 kiddos OVERNIGHT next Saturday!! Do you know how excited I am?? So excited! This is exactly why I moved back home! You know what we will be doing...

Do a little dance...take a little tylenol PM...get sleep that night...get sleep that night...

Happy Friday!

Friday Food 4 Thought

Breakfast
What is the longest consecutive time you have spent in a car?
17 hours. When we were first married Jason and I drove from Kansas to New York, straight through, we stopped only for gas.

Lunch
Where would you go if you were invisible?
I am currently unable to answer this question

Dinner
If you could swim in any liquid what would it be and why?

Kinda dumb, why would I want to swim in anything but water?

Midnight Snack
What store do you shop at the most?

Wal-mart or Dillon's(Kroger)

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)
“ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

Because she asked me too....

My world involves......

LOVE

TRUST

LAUGHTER

SNUGGLES

BATHS

TEXTS

FORGIVENESS

BLOGGING

HUGS

FAITH

KISSES

MYSPACE

MORE LOVE

NIECES

WALKING

LEXULOUS

CHAPSTICK

FACEBOOK

READING

MORE LOVE

SURVIVING

THRIVING

LIVING

AND

MORE LOVING

What does your world involve??

I know ya'll don't have enough blogs to check so I made a new one!

http://www.mommaswholove2cook.blogspot.com/

It's a recipe blog. I love to try new recipes, so please send me your family favorites to add! If you try one be sure to comment and let me know if you like it!

I did it

I read it. I fought it for months. I didn't want to read it b/c everyone was so crazy about it. I certainly didn't want to like it! But I did! It was good. I don't see the obsession that some have. Of course, I've only read 1 out of the 4 books. Maybe the obsession will come. I don't see myself proclaiming, 'I love Edward Cullen'. If anything Carlisle is my type :) Anyway, if you haven't read it, don't be a hard head like me. Read it now!!

So proud!

I am so excited about this cake you would think it was made for me!! Since Amy first told me the concept I have been anxiously awaiting her finished product and thus the photos. And here it is...
The Tiki Hut Cake! I love it. It makes me want to have a beach party. The whole thing is absolutely amazing! The details...wow. I do not have that kind of patience! She rocks!

So if you're ever in the Greater Birmingham area and in need of cake....you know where to go!!

Friday Food for Thought

I stumbled across the blog of a woman who posts Food for Thought Friday. I decided since I don't blog enough and certainly never put my business out on the WWW for all to see, I would do this. I encourage all of you to do it too! They are neat thought provoking questions that help people get to know you better, or start great conversations. It's great for those who think their lives are mundane and don't have anything to blog about. Well, now you will have something at least once a week! She also does Friday Fill-Ins , but I'll take it one step at a time!

So here is my first Food for thought Friday!!

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Breakfast
What is the most interesting car you have ever owned and why?
Hmm, I would it would have to be my first car. It was a 1978 Chevy Chevette. It was a piece of crap, but it was MINE! I paid for it will my own earnings from my very cool job as a Sonic carhop. It was maroon with 4 doors, and the crappiest sounding radio ever. Since I was one of the only people of my age(and in my group of friends) to have a car, it did the job just fine. The poor Chevette met her demise in the spring of my Sophomore year when I thought it would be cool to race down a dirt road, fish tail, and hit the brakes. Yeah, it didn't work out to well for us. I ended up flipping the car 2-3 times, it landed upside down about 2 feet from a telephone pole. Thankfully I, nor my 3 other passengers were hurt. Two of them are still my friends, with one of them being an avid reader of this blog. Good Times...

Lunch
What book are you currently reading?
I am currently reading 'Two Little Girls in Blue' by Mary Higgins Clark. It's about twin 3 year old girls who get kidnapped and how twin telepathy brings them both home.

Dinner
Did you have any pets growing up?
Trojan. My 2nd most favorite dog of all time. He was a pure bed chow-chow. He was brown, and very strong. He was super protective of our family. I remember I was already married to Jason when I found out he had died. I was so upset! No one even thought to tell me. It came out offhandedly in a conversation.

Midnight Snack
How do you unwind at night?
Surf the net, then snuggle with my sugar daddy while watching 'Unwrapped'.

Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?)
Don't sweat the small stuff. Money isn't everything, it can't buy a wonderful,l loving husband, 3 healthy, happy children, and the greatest friends a girl could ask for. I'd rather have those over a pocketbook full of cash any day. Although....it would be nice to have those AND a pocketbook full of cash :O)

Happy Friday!

OH YEA....
******HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERESA!******
Love you girl!

Jonathan's Prayer

Dear Lord,
Thank you for this day. Thank you for bringing Harrison to us, and for keeping Harrison healthy. I love him.
Amen

I can't begin to describe how it warms my heart to think that even after 4 months the kids still thank God almost daily for giving us Harrison.

Jason was right, I was wrong

I shouldn't have cut my hair. I hate it. I have always liked it short and I thought it would be easier to keep up with, but I hate it. Every time I look in the mirror I hate it more. If I was rich I'd get extensions until it grew out. Since I'm not, I'll have to be patient. I think I'll start taking my pre-natals again to try and speed up the process.

Na-Na-Na-Na

It's childish and I don't care...

Na-Na-Na-Na

Na-Na-Na-Na

Na-Na-Na-Na

Na-Na-Na-Na

Stupid Twit, bet you didn't see that coming!!

TGIS!

I love Sundays! Seriously, could there be a better day? Today Grammie and Grampy took Jonathan, Savannah, Ryan, Kaitlynn, and Sammy Jack to Exploration Place. That left me and Jason home to clean and "spend time together"! Now I'm just finishing up the last few loads of laundry, and updating this here blog!

Thank you to all of you who took the time to leave comments about my sleep and cereal dilemma with H. I appreciate it. Friday night we gave him cereal from a spoon(photos below) and I put a little in his bottle. He slept in his crib from 9-2:15! After that he woke up every 2 hours to nurse until Jason finally got up with him at 7:30( and let me sleep until 10!) I don't want to stop nursing, but I don't seem to be filling him up. I'm not giving up yet. I'm going to try and nurse him more during the day and see if that helps.

He seems to like sleeping in his crib. Our only problem is when that damn binky falls out. He much prefers his side to his back. As you can see below he still pulls the blanket over his head.

I feel compelled to pull it down, even if he's going to pull it right back up!Cereal...
Hmm..he's not sure what to think

I placed him on his tummy to nap a few times, but have decided I'm not ready to put him on his belly to sleep. I'm not overly freaky about SIDS, but since I did have a sister pass away from it, I'm not taking any chances either. So it's been side to sleep for H the past few nights. He's 4 months now so it will only be a matter of days before he starts rolling himself.

Friday Jason went and toured the WSU campus and spoke to the nursing advisor. He's pretty stoked. FASFA stuff is done. We should get a decent amount of Grants. The goal is to take as few student loans as possible since the VA will pay for school. It will really depend on if Jason can stay on at his current job part-time and if I can get a decent job too. Lots of variables. They went over his current transcripts and he only needs somewhere around 20-23 credits of pre-reqs. WSU has a traditional 2 year nursing program, and a 15 month accelerated program. Jason wants to get in to the accelerated program. It will depend on his grades in his pre-req classes. They have pretty high standards, but no so high it's unattainable.

My boy just looking plumb cute! Funny story about these headbands..

I commented to Savannah how I thought it was a neat idea to hang her headbands on the wall and she says, "Well, I really have 9 headbands, but I didn't want to hang them up all up b/c it would look uneven don't you think Mom?" Ha! Who knew my anal retentiveness was hereditary! I agreed that 9 would like awkward, and 8 is perfect. At which point she "hinted" that if she had 10 it would be even again...

Another pic of Handsome Harrison!