Five!!!!!

5 Things I Was Doing 10 Years Ago:

1. I was pregnant with Ross
2. I was working as a Process Engineer at KBR
3. I could takes naps when I wanted to and lay on the couch on Saturdays.
4. I lived at 1508 Olivedale Court
5. I had lunch with my dad and went shopping with my mom.

5 Things On Today's To-Do List:

1. Finish the Laundry
2. Call my VT sisters
3. Give Owen a bath
4. Decide about tomorrow night Cubs
5. Run the Account

5 Snacks I Enjoy:

1. Ice Cream
2. Cheese Popcorn
3. Trail mix with lots of nuts, fruit and chocolate
4. Salt and Vinegar Chips
5. Apples with Peanut Butter

5 Things I Would Do If I Were A Millionaire:

1. Payoff the house and all my debt.
2. Fix up the house.
3. Set up a trust fund for the boy's college and missions.
4. Take trips.
5. Help my family.

5 Places I have Lived:

1. Mobile AL
2. Baton Rouge LA
3.
4.
5.

Sorry, only lived two places.

5 Places I have Worked:

1. Kellogg Brown & Root
2. Courtaulds Fibers
3. LSU - Engineering Lab Assistant
4. LSU - Resident Advisor
5. At Home as a Full-time Wife and Mother

What are your five?

The Husband Tag

1- Where did you meet? At church at Institute, a week night scripture study class for 18 to 30 year olds. I remember he can roaring up in his big red truck and I thought he was cute, but no one I wanted to date.

2- How long did you date before you were married? 11 months maybe

3- How long have you been married for? almost 13 years

4- What does he do that surprises you? He is more sensitive than you would expect.

5- What's your favorite feature about him? His hands.

6 - What's your favorite quality about him? He is very honorable and he takes good care of us.

7- Does he have a nickname for you? What is it? Humm, not really, but sometimes he calls me sweetie.

8- What's his favorite color? Ummm, red I hope.

9- What's his favorite food? Mexican and Seafood

10-What is his favorite sport? He likes Kentucky Basketball but prefers online gaming

11- Who said I love you first? I did on the phone, it just slipped out but it was too late, he heard me.

12- When and where was your first kiss? At night in my driveway a few days after our first "official" date. I thought he would never kiss me.

13-Do you have kids? How many? Yes, 2 boys

14- What's a hidden talent that he has? He can make awesome pies.

15- How old is he? 35

16- What's his favorite type of music? Loud Metal Rock but he likes all kinds

17- What do you admire most about him? He is a worthy priesthood holder who works hard but still makes time for us.

18-What's his favorite past time? Playing EVE and WoW with the boys

19- Do you think he is going to read this? I hope he will.

Sitting in Stitch

A few years ago, I got Ross a Stitch Clothes Hamper, but this summer Owen kidnapped it. He loves it! He sits in it all the time. I think its funny.

Harris Hangs Out

Last week our cousin ,Harris, came to spend the day with Owen and me. We had a great time playing with all the toys; lounging on the couch watching Teletubbies; and running around.

When Ross got home, he got into the act too.

Later Lilly and Kyle stopped by but alas, I forgot to take more photos.

Here are the ones I did get:

Owen Loves to Take a Shower

Owen loves to take a shower, he stands under the water and laughs and laughs. He definitely gets that from me. I love to soak my head in a hot, hot shower.

I thought these pictures were too good not to share.




P.S. I suppose I could mention that last Thursday when I had him in the shower with me, I got out just moments before he pooped in the tub. At least in the shower, he isn't swimming in it. Yes, yes, the joys of motherhood. It did gave me good motivation to scrub the bathroom clean.

P.P.S. I suppose he does need a haircut, but I don't want to cut off his curls again!

Midnight Sun 2

Last week, my sister Joan had some very creative ideas about reaching out to Stephenie Meyer regarding the unfinished Midnight Sun.

She left her suggestions in the comments section, since I realize y'all have better things to do than look back through my blog for new comments, I thought I would post her ideas.

Joan suggested the following:
Stephenie's brother Seth (the webmaster) says he cannot forward messages, however, his email address is admin_Seth@stephaniemeyer.com if you want to shoot him a note.

Or we can reach out to Stephenie's publicists, Elizabeth Eulberg at (212) 522-7908.

Another tactic is to bring it up to media that cover her, specifically jaimee.rose@arizonarepublic .com or 602-444-8923; they might find the manuscript story interesting.

Great ideas Joan, thanks a bunch you genius thing you!

I want the scientific answer....

So Friday I had to take Ross to the pediatrician because he has a sinus infection that was on the edge of an ear infection. While we were there, I asked them to give Owen the shot he missed at 15 months because of a vaccine shortage. Ross was very keen on seeing Owen get a shot.

On the way home, I reminded a gloating Ross that he was still looking at a lifetime of stick and pricks, especially when he got old like me. I pointed out to him how many times I had to get stuck while we were waiting for Owen.

At this point, Ross (who is 9) changes the conversation by interjecting: "You know, I just don't get it, exactly how did you make a baby?"

Yes at that point you could hear crickets in the car and I started to cringe, I was not ready for this question...in the car...on the fly... so I replied, "That is a very good question Ross."

Ross continued: "I want the scientific answer, not the other answer."

"Of course," says I, "I will give you a scientific answer. What other answer do you think I would give you?"

"The religious answer about Heavenly Father did it." says Ross.

Then Ross adds, "Do you even know how it happened?"

I did not laugh, just so you know, I assured Ross, "Yes I know exactly how it happened." and then I got brilliant and told him, "Ross that is a great question" (again)"but the answer is a little too complicated to give you in the car while we are driving around, so if you will ask me and Daddy tonight at dinner, we will give you a scientific answer."

"Okay" replies Ross "cause you know really except for the hair and the private spots, girls and boys aren't all that different."

At this point I was taking deep breaths.

So far, Ross has not remembered to ask again and when he does I am going to go with the less is more plan.

Oh my, I remember when Joan and I asked that question, Mom got us a book, it was gross. I also remember in 6th grade health when all the girls had to watch a video and Catherine Hawkins asked the question "But how..." All I could think was eeeeewwwww!

Luckily I got over that. :)

It was a good day!

On Saturday Jason and I both went to Baton Rouge. He drove over with a work crew to saw trees and remove debris. I went on a bus with a bunch of sweet ladies to do Temple Work.

It was just what we both needed, a day of service and fellowship.

So I just want to say thank you to Andrea for being my bus/temple buddy. I had so much fun talking with you.

Thank you to Jason for making me go and being such a good example. You already know I love you a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And a huge shout out to Carolyn for making it all possible by riding herd over my two boys all day long! Love you Carolyn!

I hope a big group will turn out for Houma this Saturday, they need the help and we need to help!

Really what else could I do...

...when I realized the house was too quiet and turned around to find Owen spreading baby lotion all over himself and the carpet, except take a picture for my blog.

Like I said, he is a nut!

Transplanted Tag

Maureen sent me this "Getting to Know You" tag to my email. I thought for my own fun and amusement I would post it on my blog. Besides nearly everyone who got it has a blog anyway. So here you go:

1. What is your occupation right now? Domestic Goddess

2. What color are your socks right now? I never wear socks in the summer.

3. What are you listening to right now? Owen watching Blue's Clues I hope.

4. What was the last thing that you ate? Two Pringles

5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yes, the jeep is a stick and I really like it.

6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Anita Curtis

7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? nope not really ;)

8. How old are you today ? same age as Maureen, 36

9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? LSU Football, Geaux Tigers!

10.What is your favorite drink? tonic water and cranberry juice with a twist of lime. What? Oh, you meant Tropical Punch Kool-Aid.

11.Have you ever dyed your hair? yes, red and blonde, I liked the blonde but Jason did not.

12.Favorite food? really great chocolate chip cookies

13.What is the last movie you watched? The Women, it wasn't even slightly as good as the 1930's original, don't waste your time ladies.

14.Favorite day of the year? My birthday

15.How do you vent anger? Usually by yelling, sorry Jason

16.What was your favorite toy as a child? I don't remember having one, maybe my wagon

17.Favorite season? Fall

18.Cherries or Blueberries? Both

19.Living arrangements? in a house with husband and 2 sons

20.When was the last time you cried? I cried on Tuesday while I read the Host (also by Stephenie Meyer)

21.What is on the floor of your closet? shoes and books

22.What did you do last night? Went to a Cub Scout meeting

23.What are you most afraid of? Having someone discover what a rotten person I am on the inside.

24.Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburger? The works

25.Favorite dog breed? someone else's (see #23)

26.Favorite day of the week? Any day Jason is at home.

27.How many states have you lived in? 2

28.Diamonds or pearls? both together

29.What is your favorite flower? Whatever kind Jason gives me.

Okay bloggers, no tags, if you like it, post it and pass it on.

Midnight Sun

Some of y'all probably read my posts about the Twilight books. Well, Stephenie Meyer also wrote a great book called The Host and she started writing a book called Midnight Sun, which is Edward's take on Twilight. Apparently someone leaked a copy of the partial manuscript onto the Internet. To make a long story short, Stephenie was understandably upset and has stopped writing Midnight Sun indefinitely. You can read the partial manuscript and her side of the story on her website.

My point is, I and a number of my friends who loved Twilight have read Midnight Sun and desperately want Stephenie to finish what she started. We have no way to reach her with our pleas so, I am hoping that all you bloggers who are peeking at my blog will pass this along until it reaches someone who knows someone who knows Stephenie.

All the Twilight fans here in Mobile Alabama really, really, really, really want Stephenie to finish Midnight Sun, we can't wait to buy it and read it!!!!!!!!!!

Brotherly Love

I love how sweet Ross and Owen are with each other. They love each other so much, I thought y'all would like these pictures from the last two weeks.




Yes, Ross did get in the tub with Owen with his clothes on, but who cares.

Owen is trying to move the drain with his foot, what a nut!

There's a monkey on my back, no it's just Owen...

I am showing you these very unlovely pictures of me so that you can see Owen clinging to my back with no help from me. When I am at my computer, Owen likes to climb on to my chair and then climb on to me. He hangs on like a monkey, even if I get up, walk around and take his picture. So try to focus on Owen and not me, it was a "slump around the house and do chores" day anyway.




I have also been meaning to tell y'all about last week, when Owen got a potato from the kitchen and took a bite out of it. He didn't like it much because he spit the bite out and threw the rest of the potato behind the TV, where I couldn't reach it. Of course I was also on the phone at the time.

That afternoon I found myself saying..."Ross please get the potato from behind the TV." Yet another first thanks to Owen, what a nut!

Awww nuts...Owen loves Teletubbies

Well, I finally found something to keep Owen's attention while I do dishes, laundry, email, shower... He loves Teletubbies. Loves, loves, loves them. He would watch all day if I let him. Luckily we have a DVD and a VHS tape from Ross' toddler days because they finally went off PBS.

Sigh...I had almost forgotten about Teletubbies, darn it!

Tinky Winky...Dipsy...LaLa...Po...Teletubbies...Teletubbies...say Hello!

Ross 0 - Floor 1

Well, I haven't posted in a while because I have been up to my armpits in sick children.

Owen was sick Labor Day weekend, which didn't matter anyway since Hurricane Gus made it a soggy mess. He ran a 2 1/2 day fever.

Then after one day back at school, Ross woke up at 3 am Thursday morning with a fever too. He was home Thursday and Friday. By Sunday he was better and ready to play. So, on Monday I sent him to school. About 9:30 that morning I got the call from Nurse Cathy. Ross had fainted in the bathroom after P.E.

Ross spent all of P.E. running the track to get marks. (If you get a certain number of marks, you get a little foot to wear on your shoe. The more laps you run, the more marks, the more diffrent color little feet. Ross wants to beat his lap total from last year.) After P.E. Ross' class went to the bathroom. Ross says that he was really hot and felt dizzy. The next thing he knew, he was on the floor and Andrew Chandler was looking at him funny.

I picked Ross up and we went straight to Dr. Huetteman. She thinks the combination of Ross running and being hot and slightly dehydrated from his virus all made him light-headed. He must have hit his head because he had a bruise on his forehead. Luckily, he is very hard-headed. LOL

Anyway, so after another day of rest and fluids and a note to sit out P.E. on Tuesday, Ross is back to school and I hope back to normal. P.E. has been over for 30 minutes and no phone calls, so ...

I guess a boring hurricane is the best kind!

Hurricane Gustav has been less than exciting here. What a party pooper, the last good weekend of the summer to play and all of that drowned by Gustav!

I just wanted to say I am totally bored!

I hope they don't cancel school tomorrow.

Not that I wanted a big hurricane, just tired of all this rain.