Tomato Basil Chili Tacos

...aka everything left in the fridge mixed together.

Office Microwave on the Fritz

Horton Hears a Who

Land of Confusion

This life size painting hangs in the main lobby of the Plano Presby
hospital.

Plum

I just ate the best plum. So good in fact I'm thinking about
changing my favorite fruit from strawberry to plum. I know you're
thinking it's a knee jerk decision, but you should have tried this plum.

Inventions

I rank this device as top five inventions that don't require
electricity.

Tire Swing

Midnight Shift

Working hard, or hardly working?

Bed-rest Update.

Well, I have officially been on bed rest for 2.5 weeks. I appreciate all of the good book suggestions...The Twilight Series seems to be the hottest recommendation right now - and I have them on my list. My sweet friend is sending them to me, so I will catch up with the rest of the world and see for myself if I get sucked into the world of teenage vampires. In the meantime, I have been doing some other reading. So far I have read:


1. The Appeal by John Grisham. I usually really like Grisham, but I found this one to be a little boring. Not enough connection with any one character.

2. The Giver by Lois Lowry. I think most American children have read this somewhere in their grade school years, but it passed me by. It was a really easy read, but very interesting. It held my attention.

3. Ice Bound by Dr. Jerri Nielsen with Maryanne Vollers. I really liked this book. A doctor goes down to the South Pole to take care of the scientists who are working there - no one in and no one out for 8 months as it is too cold to land a plane....gets really interesting when she finds that she has breast cancer, and must treat herself.

4. The Broker by John Grisham. Started this one, got about 100 pages in and then realized that I have read it before. Dang.

I have also been trying to keep up with the Bible study that I was part of before I went under "house arrest". Esther. It's been ok... not one of my favorite Beth Moore studies, but still good to be in the Word!


I won't tell you how many issues of US, InStyle, Entertainment magazines I have read. Let's just say I'm keeping up with what's going on in the entertainment industry.


In addition to my reading, I have become slightly addicted to the TV series Alias. LOVE IT.


As I have been filling my time with all of the above, I know you must be wondering....who is caring for the children!? Thankfully, our families are awesome. Seriously, awesome.

My parents take over whenever Ryan is at work - so the kids are getting some great Grandma & Grandpa time. Secily loves reading....here are she & Grandpa reading a bedtime story....




Bryan & Eraina have come up to help (& keep me company!) Lucy & Secily have matching p.j.'s. So sweet.



Even my In-Laws came all the way from Ohio for the weekend to help out, and give my parents a break. Preston & Katherine came too - and we had an in-house Valentines' weekend. I don't have any pictures from their visit, but here is one from when we went to Houston last month....




Some days I decide to break all the rules and go sit outside for a little while as the kids play. I miss being active with them SO MUCH!!!

Larson was busy hanging out in the tree,

And Secily was practicing being 12. I think by the time she actually turns 12, she'll have this look down pat. The funny thing is, she wasn't even mad, or trying to be sassy.....just trying out a few new facial expressions!

I've made it to 30+ weeks, and my Dr. says that the baby looks great, so all of the bed rest is worth it. Hopefully this baby can just stay put a few more weeks!

Iced Tea

Rubik Snake

Kid in a Candy Store

She always picks a sour gummie worm....always.

This is why you're fat.

http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/

Joaquin Phoenix Letterman appearance

Link

Wood Paneling

House Guests

We're having house guests this weekend and we're ready.

Guitar Teacher

I checked out a learn guitar dvd from the library yesterday and here's a picture of the teacher. Looks like a cross between Rick Moranis and Norman Gentle.

Cash

Ironic

I took this picture a couple of months ago thinking it was ironic that
Wheaties used to get all the Olympic athletes. I guess the real irony
is that Kelloggs just kicked Phelps to the curb..... Back to Wheaties?

The Best Day of my Life...

..arrived yesterday in the form of my Coleman enamelware dining set.
Since I'm taking over dish washing duties, now I'll never have more
than 4 plates to wash. Use of all other plates is restricted unless
we have company. Plus each meal feels like a fireside campout
relaxing nature getaway.

Mountain Biking

Broken

Fastest gunman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLnmvseCseI

Our new Spanish President

After explaining to Larson earlier in the day we have a new president. At dinner we asked if he could remember the new Commander in Chief.

"Barack-o Bueno" came his swift reply.

Wax Bottles

First Day of School

Yes, I am aware that it is February, not September, but with me being put on bedrest with this pregnancy, we have enrolled the kids in the Preschool at our church.

Larson & his teacher

Secily

So far, so good! They both seem to like it.
As for me, I don't know what to do with myself, alone, for hours at a time!! Anyone have any good movie/book recommendations?

When Republicans and Democrats unite

Change

Balance of Power

You know the feeling of losing control?When you really can't even
pretend you're in charge?

You don't? Nevermind then.