Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone.
This birthday seems to be the birthday that keeps on giving. Saturday I got a card and money (woohoo!!) in the mail from my parents. Monday I got a card (and more money) from my grandma and grandpa. Kasey also gave me a gift Monday night--a gift card to a day spa. (I was so excited that I cried, but that could just be because I'm pregnant.) Tuesday I got phone calls and text messages from family and friends, more gifts in the mail from Kasey's parents, and went out to dinner. Also, Kasey cleaned almost the entire apartment by himself. It was awesome!! Today we had birthday cake. Tomorrow I'm going to a Pampered Chef party to spend said birthday money. Saturday is my pedicure at the spa. And next Monday my friends are taking me out to lunch.
Birthdays should always last a whole week!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Halloween Pictures. . . Finally
Sorry for the delay. I just got these from my friend tonight. For some reason, my girls didn't want to cooperate when I was taking pictures with my camera, but they would for my friend. Oh well. At least I got some.
Ellie as a butterfly. She loved this costume. She wore it around the house flapping her arms saying, "Ellie fuller-by. I a fuller-by." It was too cute!
Makayla as a witch. Apparently this is the meanest witch face she could muster. She must have been thinking about all that candy in her bag.
Trick-or-treating with friends: Theran the pirate and Emmie the fairy.
We had a lot of fun, and the kids got tons of candy. Whenever they want a piece they come up to me with their hands open and say, "Trick-or-treat, please."
Note to Webster's
Makayla was sitting at the table coloring. Without looking up she said, "Look Mom. This girl is violent."
"She's violent. What does violent mean?" I was really interested to learn where she heard this word.
"Violent. It means she's chewing gum and has blue hair."
Okie Dokie!
"She's violent. What does violent mean?" I was really interested to learn where she heard this word.
"Violent. It means she's chewing gum and has blue hair."
Okie Dokie!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
I Can't Stop Laughing
I stole this link from Eli's blog. It's so funny!! I seriously cannot stop laughing.
"Was her forehead really big, or was I just looking through a couple of bubbles?"
"Was her forehead really big, or was I just looking through a couple of bubbles?"
Delicious Artichoke Dip
I was going to write about how disgusted I am about the return of morning sickness. (What the heck!) In fact, I did. But then I decided that if I'm going to find the joy in life, I need to write about happy things. So, instead of a rant, I give you. . . Artichoke Dip. So easy. So delicious. So happy-making.
Artichoke Dip
8 oz cream cheese
12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1-2 cloves garlic
1 cup grated parmesan
1 medium small onion, finely chopped
2 - 7 oz jars marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
Mix together, put into greased baking dish, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with bread or chips.
Warning: This makes lots and lots. My sister suggested that I separate it into smaller dishes and freeze it. I halved the recipe and split it into 3 portions. I have some small Corningware dishes that I can put in the freezer and oven. So handy!
If you end up freezing some, make sure to thaw it before baking. It tastes way better. Also, if you use a smaller dish, decrease the bake time so you don't burn the edges. Unless you like burned edges, and then by all means bake it for the full 30 minutes.
Artichoke Dip
8 oz cream cheese
12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1-2 cloves garlic
1 cup grated parmesan
1 medium small onion, finely chopped
2 - 7 oz jars marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
Mix together, put into greased baking dish, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with bread or chips.
Warning: This makes lots and lots. My sister suggested that I separate it into smaller dishes and freeze it. I halved the recipe and split it into 3 portions. I have some small Corningware dishes that I can put in the freezer and oven. So handy!
If you end up freezing some, make sure to thaw it before baking. It tastes way better. Also, if you use a smaller dish, decrease the bake time so you don't burn the edges. Unless you like burned edges, and then by all means bake it for the full 30 minutes.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Complications
I hate taking it easy!
I'm not a take-it-easy kind of girl. I may have been before I had 2 children, but I certainly don't have time for that kind of nonsense now.
After a week filled with contractions, back pain and pressure, Kasey finally convinced me to call the doctor. The nurse told me to come in immediately, so I did.
Three hours and several tests later, the doctor told me I am starting to dilate but am not at risk for preterm labor in the next 2 weeks. Hooray! (I'm amazed at how much doctors can learn from a few cells on a cotton swab!)
However, I'm under strict orders to take it easy. Not only from the doctor but from my husband and mother. I could argue with them individually, but it's lots harder to fight against three of them.
So, here I am. Taking it easy. There are piles of dirty dishes cluttering my sink and counter. There are mounds of laundry spilling across my bedroom floor. There are 2-day-old cracker crumbs littering my living room. It's making me crazy! I know, though, that if I start working on these things, the contractions will come and I really will be down for the rest of the day. It's so aggravating!
On a happier note, my children slept in until 8:45 this morning. I think we'll go trick-or-treating every night from now on.
I'm not a take-it-easy kind of girl. I may have been before I had 2 children, but I certainly don't have time for that kind of nonsense now.
After a week filled with contractions, back pain and pressure, Kasey finally convinced me to call the doctor. The nurse told me to come in immediately, so I did.
Three hours and several tests later, the doctor told me I am starting to dilate but am not at risk for preterm labor in the next 2 weeks. Hooray! (I'm amazed at how much doctors can learn from a few cells on a cotton swab!)
However, I'm under strict orders to take it easy. Not only from the doctor but from my husband and mother. I could argue with them individually, but it's lots harder to fight against three of them.
So, here I am. Taking it easy. There are piles of dirty dishes cluttering my sink and counter. There are mounds of laundry spilling across my bedroom floor. There are 2-day-old cracker crumbs littering my living room. It's making me crazy! I know, though, that if I start working on these things, the contractions will come and I really will be down for the rest of the day. It's so aggravating!
On a happier note, my children slept in until 8:45 this morning. I think we'll go trick-or-treating every night from now on.
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