Thursday, July 10, 2008
Big news, for blogger friends only!
Well, yesterday morning I woke up at about 3am and couldn't go back to sleep. I was starving!!! I tried to go back to sleep but I just tossed and turned, so I had to get up. Pizza from the fridge had to do for the stomach that refused to be silenced. I know this may sound completely bizzare and random but let me explain. The week before we left for our cruise I was feeling awful. I was dizzy, disoriented and got car sick for the first time... not to mention that I was going potty all the time. So I decided to take the test, it came back positive in less than a minute. So I suprised Eric with the news on the cruise! (FYI cruise with rough water and morning sickness, not cool) So, as of today, according to ivillage I am 54 days along 8 wks and 5 days. We have been keeping the news under the radar till after I go to the doc on Tues. So I will not post anything on my myspace or facebook till then, but I thought I would give you guys the heads up.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
I'm sorry, your name is what?!?!?!
I love to look up the meanings of names. While I know this may sound weird but the Bible talks about speaking the word and good things over your children. I believe that also includes what you name your children. For example, the name Mallory means "without good fortune." While it is not a "bad" name it is just not something I would name my child. The today show did a segament with bad baby names, not the meanings but the actual names themselves. Yes there are actually people named this.
Lets start with people named after the 7 deadly sins.......
Lust Garten, Greed Sister Mancini, Sloth Washton, Wrath Gordon, Envy Burger and Pride Saint
The Mary A.'s.......
Mary A. Jerk, Mary A. Belcher, Mary A. Killer, Mary A. Dogg, Mary A. Fool
We can't leave out the Ima's.........
Ima Hooker, Ima Reck, Ima Nutt, Ima Bumm, Ima Peacock
I hope you remember those 6th grade english lessons........
Semicolon Roat, Subject Read, Letter Wright, Comma Vowells, Verb Ruff
Here are some that are awful but definately entertaining.....
Happy Day, Mary Christmas, Harry Pitts, Tiny Hooker, Fanny Large, Wanna Towell
Do you know of any names that rank up there with these? Are there any names you can not stand?
Lets start with people named after the 7 deadly sins.......
Lust Garten, Greed Sister Mancini, Sloth Washton, Wrath Gordon, Envy Burger and Pride Saint
The Mary A.'s.......
Mary A. Jerk, Mary A. Belcher, Mary A. Killer, Mary A. Dogg, Mary A. Fool
We can't leave out the Ima's.........
Ima Hooker, Ima Reck, Ima Nutt, Ima Bumm, Ima Peacock
I hope you remember those 6th grade english lessons........
Semicolon Roat, Subject Read, Letter Wright, Comma Vowells, Verb Ruff
Here are some that are awful but definately entertaining.....
Happy Day, Mary Christmas, Harry Pitts, Tiny Hooker, Fanny Large, Wanna Towell
Do you know of any names that rank up there with these? Are there any names you can not stand?
Monday, July 7, 2008
I can get used to CVS'n....
So, today Jamie took me CVS'n for the first time. I had been reading on how to use everything and thought I had it all figured out but I wasn't quite comfortable going by myself. I think I did ok, with Jamie's help. Here's what I got
2- Dawn detergents = $ 2.00 = $1 ecb
2- Febreze= 3.99 I had a B1G1 cupon
1- Febreze air effects= $2.50 combined with the other Febreze I got the $5 ecb
1- shave gel= $2.00
1- Cascade action packs = $3.49
1- CVS liner= .99
2- Always Maxi= 2.99 I had a B1G1 cupon
1- CVS make-up remover wipes= $2.49
1- 3 pk paper towels= 1.99
1- CVS brand body wash= 2.99
1- laffy taffy= .99
Total Cupons -$16.03
Cash paid $20.48
ECB's earned $7.99
I have cupons lined up for my next purchase ready to go!
2- Dawn detergents = $ 2.00 = $1 ecb
2- Febreze= 3.99 I had a B1G1 cupon
1- Febreze air effects= $2.50 combined with the other Febreze I got the $5 ecb
1- shave gel= $2.00
1- Cascade action packs = $3.49
1- CVS liner= .99
2- Always Maxi= 2.99 I had a B1G1 cupon
1- CVS make-up remover wipes= $2.49
1- 3 pk paper towels= 1.99
1- CVS brand body wash= 2.99
1- laffy taffy= .99
Total Cupons -$16.03
Cash paid $20.48
ECB's earned $7.99
I have cupons lined up for my next purchase ready to go!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Happy 4th!
I love the 4th of July. Family parties, bbq, chips, dip and pie. It is also my grandmother's birthday. Last year we had a big party for her. This year we are going to my sister-in-law's camper on Logan Martin and plan to ride their 2 seadoos and there may be some skiing behind the boat. All of Eric's siblings will be there, well his blood siblings, I don't think his 2 step-brothers or his step-sister and their families will be there. Eric's older brother Chris will be there... he may bring a friend (not married), while Kaci and Brandon as well as Michael, Amanda and their daughter Lily Beth will be there. This is exciting because we, for the most part, only see Chris at Christmas. Michael and Kaci are in a "race" to have kids and have announced to the families that they are "trying." Eric and I are however not in the race.... nor will I announce when we start trying... but it will be interesting to see who comes out on top... oops, that was kinda punny.
Some of you may have seen on the news a story about a family of quads, the Drakes. I am so excited for them! Eric and I go to church with Tabitha and her husband, I can't remember his name he mostly has to work on Sundays so I don't see him much. They have a 4 year old daughter Mercy. They used fertility both times and I can only guess at the painful desire she had to be a mom. Well, God delivered! When we first discvered Tabitha was expecting there were 5 seperate heart beats. The doctor she was seeing suggested a "treatment" that would put salt water in her womb and the "strongest" of the babies would be the only ones left. The doctor felt as though the 5 babies would be a major risk to mom's health as well as they would all be weak when they were born. Needless to say they immediately found a new doctor. On their next visit ther were only 4 heart beats but according to the doctor that is normal. Tabitha carried all 4 babies a record 35 weeks!!!!! Most of the time it is only 28. The doctor scheduled the c-section for Tues night at 6pm, July 1st. All 4 babies are healthy and are doing great! The 3 boys, weighed 5lbs each, while the girl weighed 6lbs. What a miracle! Oh, and that is 21 lbs. of baby she was carrying around!!!!!
Some of you may have seen on the news a story about a family of quads, the Drakes. I am so excited for them! Eric and I go to church with Tabitha and her husband, I can't remember his name he mostly has to work on Sundays so I don't see him much. They have a 4 year old daughter Mercy. They used fertility both times and I can only guess at the painful desire she had to be a mom. Well, God delivered! When we first discvered Tabitha was expecting there were 5 seperate heart beats. The doctor she was seeing suggested a "treatment" that would put salt water in her womb and the "strongest" of the babies would be the only ones left. The doctor felt as though the 5 babies would be a major risk to mom's health as well as they would all be weak when they were born. Needless to say they immediately found a new doctor. On their next visit ther were only 4 heart beats but according to the doctor that is normal. Tabitha carried all 4 babies a record 35 weeks!!!!! Most of the time it is only 28. The doctor scheduled the c-section for Tues night at 6pm, July 1st. All 4 babies are healthy and are doing great! The 3 boys, weighed 5lbs each, while the girl weighed 6lbs. What a miracle! Oh, and that is 21 lbs. of baby she was carrying around!!!!!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Pictures!
Eric has posted all of our pics from our trip on his blog just click on the link on the right under Eric.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Did you know?
that on a cruise you end up tipping almost everyone.
that Eric and I are now trained in the art of animal towel making.
that we now refer to going to a casino as "making a donation."
that Mexican spear fishers wear speedos.
that when a jeweler who has a white gold ring priced at $2,500 and come down to $250 for you as a "deal" that it is not real people!!!!!!!!
that the drinking age in Mexico is 18.... but it is really don't ask don't tell.
that 10 pesos = 1 dollar.
that most places in Mexico don't take pesos they only want dollars.
that I can still break out the spanish when needed.... after 4 years of study I better!!!
that they are bathroom attendants in every bathroom in Mexico and they all want a tip for keeping it clean for you.
that when it rains in Cozumel it floods and that is why you have to take a step up to get into all of the stores.
that only the front side of Cozumel has power and credit card machines, on the back side there is no power or everything is run by generators.
that there is only 1 gas station on Cozumel... talk about a monopoly.
that apparently spear fishing for baraccudas in Mexico is "fun."
that you can pull you motor boat up to any public beach, next to people who are swimming and just park it there.
that the pool water on a cruise ship is salt water, they pull it fresh from the ocean every morning and filter out the fish and stuff.
that the speed limit in Mexico is optional.
that Ford still makes the fiesta model often used as a taxi in Mexico.
that stop signs are also optional in Mexico.
that you never have to pay full price in Mexico for anything you can always talk them down on the price... except for eating places.
that the entire cruise ship is run off of generators.
that Eric and I are now trained in the art of animal towel making.
that we now refer to going to a casino as "making a donation."
that Mexican spear fishers wear speedos.
that when a jeweler who has a white gold ring priced at $2,500 and come down to $250 for you as a "deal" that it is not real people!!!!!!!!
that the drinking age in Mexico is 18.... but it is really don't ask don't tell.
that 10 pesos = 1 dollar.
that most places in Mexico don't take pesos they only want dollars.
that I can still break out the spanish when needed.... after 4 years of study I better!!!
that they are bathroom attendants in every bathroom in Mexico and they all want a tip for keeping it clean for you.
that when it rains in Cozumel it floods and that is why you have to take a step up to get into all of the stores.
that only the front side of Cozumel has power and credit card machines, on the back side there is no power or everything is run by generators.
that there is only 1 gas station on Cozumel... talk about a monopoly.
that apparently spear fishing for baraccudas in Mexico is "fun."
that you can pull you motor boat up to any public beach, next to people who are swimming and just park it there.
that the pool water on a cruise ship is salt water, they pull it fresh from the ocean every morning and filter out the fish and stuff.
that the speed limit in Mexico is optional.
that Ford still makes the fiesta model often used as a taxi in Mexico.
that stop signs are also optional in Mexico.
that you never have to pay full price in Mexico for anything you can always talk them down on the price... except for eating places.
that the entire cruise ship is run off of generators.
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