First Carousel Ride

She had a blast, so did I!

Leftover wildflowers and a juice break

leftover wildflowers at a nearby park


Lil S having a juice break with Appupa after watering the plants

Arrived

Arrived in Texas on the 21st after 22 hours in airports and planes. Lil S slept a lot on the planes and I did not. She recovered from jet lag in 1 day. I did not.

Oh well. We're loving being here in Texas but we do miss Daddy, but we do see him every day on the cam. Lil S really only wants to see the kitty and the doggie.

Lil S is in heaven getting her every movement praised by Ammuma and Appupa and getting spoiled rotten! She tells me to go away and for Ammuma and Appupa to help her, but I secretly love it that she loves them so much. Even if it is to boss them around!

Ok, better try to shake off this jet lag! Will post more before summer school starts!

P.S. I AM SO HAPPY THAT DAVID COOK WON American IDOL! YEAH!!!! even though I was flying, I didn't care I missed the finale, but glad that an actually talented person won! So I will watch next year.

Good times!

Dennis, Lil S and, Me

We made it to Sydney safe and sound. Tomorrow's a shopping day, and we found a really good local joint to eat one night! Pictures to follow on Flickr, if I know you just email me and I'll add you to my Flickr account.

We really miss being in a big city, so it's pretty nice. It sooooo noisy and everywhere we go (walking) Lil S covers up her ears.. but the plus side is that she likes publc transportation. Loves planes, trains, and buses!

Heard around our house today

(Lil S at Glen Helen in the Northern Territory of Australia)

D : It [scale] says that the kid weighs 26 pounds [~13kg] .

Me : Last time when we went to the vet I thought she weighed more.

D : Next time we go to vet we'll have to weigh her again.

{we look at each other giggling, and then I run over here to post}

Emo Guy

I just finished watching the time delayed American Idol over here, and I really hope Emo Guy wins.

Oh you don't know who I'm talking about? David Cook! Me LOVES his music!

I thought of the girls Syesha Mercado was good too, the others either fell flat or were just like the other pop crap out there. David Archuleta was good, but he was forgettable like Clay Aiken...

Not that I am simon cowell or anything, but I just have to say that for a person (like me) that hates most every reality tv show, for me to tune in and give a crap is pretty rare.

I love David Cook's singing style, he is versatile, and he's from the same town as the 2 most wonderful people I know outside of my immediate family (Aunt Helen and Uncle John).

*** GO ST. LOUIS***

Hopefully he will win, and I may have faith to watch American Idol next year.

5 things you may not know about me

I've been tagged by Susan, aka Stella, author of The Vegan Tree House.
1. I have to tell you 5 things about myself that you may not know.

2. I have to tag 5 other bloggers. Let's get those bloggers out of the way first:

Stephanie at My Crafty Life
Preethi at Island Hiccups
RMR at My Way
E-lo at Squirrel Stories
and
Booyah, aka Alida, at Pantsless in Seattle

Fives things you may not know about me:

1. Until I was about 12, I wanted to be an lawyer to the point I was obsessed. At 15 or so that changed to want to be a forensic pathologist (also an obsession), after entering college, and getting a degree in elementary education, I eventually learned that I would be best suited to the field of nursing, where I am still attempting to get a degree.

2. I really have a burning desire to be creative. I want to be an artist, a writer, a poet, a knitter/crocheter, but every time I have tried I just think it ("it" being my attempts at said activities) sucks. So maybe one day I will have something come out that’s brilliant, but with my luck it will be posthumous (like all the greats).

3. When I was little, I watched 1950 and 60s television programs almost exclusively (well minus the Jetsons and Flintstones), and my favorites were I Love Lucy, My Three Sons, The Donna Reed Show, and The Monkees. (Stella, this is sick that we had almost the same tv-watching schedule as kids, but I bet you also watched Dallas!)

4. I have sometimes thought I was of Portuguese descent since India was invaded/converted way back when near the area my family is from, in Kerala. Probably not, but I probably will never know since the records I know of are just back to the time of my great great grandfather and all were, as far as I know, 100% Indian.

5. Probably my favorite thing to do in the world is read and watch movies (almost anything and everything). I think that a great book and a great movie (which is pretty rare) was Gone with the Wind.

Bluebell Lorena

(pic of Bluebell when she was at the RSPCA)

Introducing Bluebell Lorena.... she was adopted from our local RSPCA. We are now a complete pet family! The dog has not been formally intrduced except through the door. We anticipate a few days of hissing and spitting and then they should hopefully get along.

Lil S is in love with her, and still calls her "kitty".. but is slowly getting used to her new name.. if you click on her name you will see the inspiration for it... Lorena was picked by D, not me, but it sounded good with Bluebell. Now Lil S says "adowable" (adorable) every time the kitten meows or just is sitting there.

So Scarlett Tex has a lil 11 week old kitten sister name Bluebell Lorena.

Getting cooler

It's already been a few weeks since work has been over, and it's been pretty nice. We are getting some fun house projects completed, and the lil one is also having lots of fun with both of us home when D has his days off.

We go to the park and run around every evening. The weather has turned crisp in the evening, and we even get to wear a light jacket. It's seriously exciting to have to do that after celebrating Christmas with 105 plus degrees Fahrenheit weather.

Just staying busy and running aroud the house and reading tons of books. That's the one indulgence during naptime and night time... I really should sleep, but reading is so awesome! :)

Hopefully with this wonderful weather the hubs will grill out this 4 day break :)

Hap-Sad

Tomorrow will be the last day at work (where I get paid in dollars, not sticky lollipops)

I am hap-sad.

Quite happy that I am able to have the days off when D is off, and also looking forward to traveling. Also not having to get up pre-dawn and get dressed up.

I am sad because I really enjoyed my co-workers and they lovely tradition of "morning teas and afternoon teas". It made me feel throughly Australian and maybe a bit English ;)

I also loved talking to all the vendors and all the other offices all over Australia. Even though I have only travelled a little bit, I got to hear about the other cities and I felt really excited to help out when possible. It was pretty fun and exciting.

I'll still see a lot of my co-workers around town, and even made a couple good friends. I am excited about going home (to Texas- that will always be home even though I don't currently live there) and seeing my family and my friends. I hope we get to see everyone we miss so much!!! I can't wait!

And since I love posting insanely cute pictures of my offspring everywhere here I thought I would, enjoy! If you click on the picture it should take you to her OWN blog.

No Vani-ty here!

So cute I couldn't resist.

Lil S: "I gorgeous, Mama!"

Mama: "Are you gorgeous now?"

Lil S: "No, I am Vani." (Vani is her self prescribed nickname).

I love how the mind of a 2.5 year old works!

Just Because

They love me!

This is what I got to look at all day at work! It was so unexpected and very sweet!

Thanks Lil S and D!

Texas my Texas

I received a comment on my Christmas post that said to update... yes AGAIN it's been a while. I agree. Since Christmas we celebrated New Year's. Then we decided to go on vacation. We had already planned the time off and then decided that we didn't want to drive for 2 days, so we decided to fly to Cairns/Port Douglas, and we did. In this vacation we got to see the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest in that area. It is amazing. I wish we lived there, but then as D keeps telling me, if we lived there it would cease to be a vacation, and I would again want to escape and go somewhere else.


I admit I do have the wanderlust, but I think if we ever move back to Texas (preferably Austin) I never want to MOVE again. I will travel, but never again move. I know part of it was the nostalgia of those wonderful college days, but i love the way I feel alive in Austin. It's just a place on earth that I feel myself. It's hard to describe. I miss it everyday. My friend who lives there has captured how I feel. She understood and she moved back too. I hope that we can get back there as well and I know D feels the same way I do.


Don't get me wrong, I am very grateful for the travels we have done and the exciting places we get to visit and live in, but when I was 4 or so and my parents moved from PA to TX. I was hooked. I thought we were moving to another country (and in it's own way it almost is)... I never wanted to leave. But leaving really gave me a great understanding and appreciation for the state.


And to people who just dont' get it please don't assume that JUST because I am from Texas that I fall into all the sterotypes etc. I don't.

As God as my witness we will live in Texas again. I don't know when or how, but it will happen!

Merry Christmas!

Long awaited (procrastinated) update

Hello dear blog,
It's been a long while since i have updated, and i am so sorry. I didn't have much to say.. well i did, but not to have said here in such a public forum. Life is good. Weather is hot as hell, but that's to be expected. We are quickly approaching our first Christmas so incredibly far from home, and YES we are homesick. But it's not so horrible as we keep in touch, talk to home often, and know that there will be one day when we move home.
Lil S is doing wonderful. She is really enjoying being able to play outside all year long. We didn't get that back in Colorado. (We do miss the cooler weather this time of year though. It's disconcerting to put up your Christmas tree when it's 100 degrees Fahrenheit outside)
Work, Lil S, and D keep me busy and running around here. Around end of (American) spring, (Australian fall) Lil S and I will head back to the states for the (American) summer. I am excited. D will join us at the end of summer and we will go and see relatives, and then on the way back to Australia do some island hopping. Definitely looking forward to that.
Again if I don't update as often, it's because there isn't much to update. Things may change and I may update more. But til then go and check flickr. I can add you if I know you. Just email me and let me know who you are and I will send an invite so you can see all the family pictures.

A little turkey, well human, but cute anyway!

Go over to Kelly's blog and tell her congrats, she just had her daughter November 15 (US time).

Kelly is a newspaper writer/editor, and I have been reading her blog for the last year, and she puts it all into the most eloquent and witty words. She is a great read :)

Enjoy!

Best Hubby EVER Award

D and Lil S came by my office today and dropped off this beautiful arrangement for me. D deserves the best hubby of the decade award. Lil S wanted to pose with the "present Mama flower" which is what she said when she came to the office.

All my co-workers thought it was so beautiful too!

Happy 10 years!

Somewhat recent picture (sorry for the redeye!)


about 10 years ago

D,

It's been the best 10 years of my life so far. September 23, 1997 is a day I will never forget! You are the reason! Hope for many many more!
Love,
S

BEST MOVIE (in a VERRRRY LONG TIME)

SAW THIS TONITE! IT's one of the BEST Pixar has made!!!!!

Yes you have to suspend disbelief, and it's very inspiring in that you feel that ANYONE can be ANYTHING!

VERY MOVING!

LOVED IT! GOOOOOO TO THE MOVIESSS!!! DON'T MISS IT!!!

IT WAS A GUT BUSTING GREAT MOVIE!!! FIND A SITTER WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO DO!

I want to watch it again... good thing it will be out on DVD on Nov 6TH!

Macbook Pro - Fun with Photobooth

View at your own risk!!

We had a great time making faces.. and in most of the other pics I ended up looking like a female Jay Leno... weird... Dennis had a better scarier picture... so I let him have the glory! LOL Enjoy!

Next installment of pics will be Lil S looking weird! HAHA



Me looking like a Shark about to bite D





D Aka CYCLOPS




D looking like an Alien

Ch Ch Ch Changes

Since everyone has been changing up their blogs look, i decided to as well... the only drawback though, is that it ate up all my comments.. and i don't know yet how to fix that, and i did some housecleaning on the links, some were no longer updating, and so I don't go as frequently if at all, so I took them off. I love Blue, and as it's my favorite color I think I will stick with it a while. The green was great when where I lived was green and lush, but here.. well I want to think about a place that is near the water... and here is NOT...

Enjoy the new layout!

Congrats on the new addition Indigogirl!

Drop by and say congrats to one of the bloggers I read every day, Linda, aka Indigo Girl is awesome, and I hope to be like her one day (whenever I go and finish nursing school) but also she's a cool mom and just recently (today) had her newest addition!

Fanatics!

I am a diehard Texas fan, but what happened to this guy should NEVER happen. Scary!

But then again I am also not stupid enough to go into Sooner Country (other than Steve's house) with my UT gear on!

Hook'em Horns!

6 years....

Not a day to dwell. Remember, but not dwell.

So in other news, the job is going well. I enjoy it and enjoy the new co-workers. Lil S did well and helped Dad around the house, and the had a good dad/daughter day.

I missed her a little bit. I wonder what she will learn about this day 6 years ago.

Not too much else going on right now. Gotta go and get some crayons to have a coloring contest with Lil S.

Working Woman

Got a job! Excited! It's going to be nice since we don't have to get day care. I can work around D's schedule. Very exciting now since I can be around non-2 years old at least part time :)

Can't wait for my first day of work!!!

Total Lunacy

So tomorrow we are going to go out and see the Total Lunar Eclipse! It's going to be almost 90% visible (D said)

So gotta charge up the camera and be ready to take some pictures. I don't think the whole world can see it, but I know we are in a pretty good location to; will post the pics into flickr if they are at all good.

EDIT: the pictures were pretty blurry, and there were much better ones taken by many other ppl, but we did get to see it and it was pretty awesome!

We had a cookout and drank wine and watched it, which is a pretty neat way to view an eclipse.

Yes, you can buy me love!

SO sad, I can't watch the current season here, but must order it online as soon as it all comes out!

Awwww Patrick Dempsey *sigh*

Props to D for finding this online on youtube!

Traveling around the internet

It's so funny, now that i moved all the way here to the land down under, I thought I was the jet-setter in the family. It's so weird, but it ended up being my parents instead.

In the last 2 weeks they have been to Tampa, Philly, and next week they will be in California. And my mom is excited about Cali, she's never been and hopes to see a celeb or too, I hope they have their camera charged up!

I wish that it was only a couple hours to jump into a plane and see family or friends, but I am so glad we live in a time where the internet puts us right with family. It's so good to see everyone everyday if we wanted too!

Sometimes D and I chat online after lil S goes to sleep so we don't wake her up accidentally. SO funny to chat online in the same house! Haha

Lil S loves the computer and so far she webcams and plays Sesame Street games.

What would I do if i didn't have the internet out here, let's hope I never find out.

Happy 2nd Birthday Lil S

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Stamp It

"And hey, you know you've officially made it in Hollywood when you find yourself the object of a philatelist's affection."

Click here to check out the story.
Every country is different!

Straight Hair

This is the new hair, I got it straightened and i LOVE it... it's so easy to take care of now!

And E-lo if you look close you can see it, but it's pretty small. I am glad I got it done, and does your dad really believe you? hehe

Friends in other continents

I am back in school (well on Monday) but mostly the classes are online. I have one I will have to go to, and I am excited. I will be a nurse in less than 2 years. It's really exciting.

Lil S is having some tough times transitioning to bed time, but it's also a minor problem as she has moved all the way around the world. In all she is adjusting well, but is quite clingy to mommy. ;) I am sure we all were as 2 year olds.

D is enjoying work, and excited about exploring the outback. It's a great adventure and we learn new things about Australia every day. It's beautiful out here in the winter (think Phoenix in America in January). Not a cloud in the sky and virtually no rain. I know that most of our family in Texas wish for that now... NO rain! heh

The Dog is loving being with us, she is very well mannered, doesn't beg too much, and goes to sleep in her dog bed. She is also housetrained which is very nice, since our previous pets weren't as well trained. (we still miss them though)

We wish we were with family right now, missing everyone a lot, but making lots of new friends. Plus all the kids love playing with each other!

Out of the mouth of Babes

So this evening while watching some Little Einsteins after dinner she asks me, "What's that Mama?"

I say to her, " That's a trumpet."

She looks at me and says,"A strumpet?"

After that every time we see/hear a trumpet play in the episode, she gleefully yells "STRUMPET!"

Tonite we met some really nice people. I think around new place and new people I get nervous and say anything and everything that pops into my head. D really notices that. I think it's more that I want to make a good impression, and I hate long silent pauses.

So I hope that as people get to know me that they will forgive me that quirk. But it's me. Oh well.

We are adjusting well and supposed to be getting our things we shipped via ship in the next couple weeks, so I guess I should hang up those clothes that have been sitting on the bed in the spare bedroom! hehe... procrastination is such a bad thing,but I am sure I'll get that done this week. That's the goal anyways!

We have made a few friends in the neighborhood and a couple of them have kids close to Lil S's age, which is nice, cause when we get together, for the most part the kids play well together. Sometimes they bicker over toys, etc.

Some days it's easy, but other days the terrible 2s rear their ugly head. These are the days I wished we lived close to Grandma and Gramps and Aunt and Uncles. It's hard being away from them. And Lil S really misses them, but she doesn't know how to say it. But we do love this modern age we live in, and she does like to see them online and see their pictures. So it's not too bad.

I have updated a ton of pics on flickr from our various trips/moving. If you have a flickr acct and want to see ours, email me and I will add you into my friends/family group. And it's free if you want to join :) it's so much easier than sending huge attachments etc!

Ok... gotta go and sleep!

Home

He thinks that there are better pictures than this, but when I see this picture I know where home is. If you want to use this picture for whatever reason, at least put that Dennis K took it. Thanks

Good times

EDIT : We named the dog SCARLETT TEX (one friend is obsessed with scarlett o'hara and my sis suggested tex)

It suits her well!

***************

Ok I better update! It's been almost a month. I can't believe soon it will have been a month since we left Texas and well the US.

I just turned 28 yesterday. We went out to a nice dinner sans baby, and then out to the local casino where we won about $150. It was great, we left without spending our winnings!

We miss home, but here it's a lot like home, so while we miss family and friends we have been adapting pretty well. We have friends here and are enjoying taking LiL S out to play everyday in the fantastic weather. Since it's winter here there is no HEAT yet, that will come Jan-March here.

We have a new addition to the household of the canine variety. It's a girl and she is 4 years old. She is a Terrier Mix.

We still haven't named her yet, so if anyone has a suggestion please let us know. The above picture was taken while she was trying to sleep. We want to give her either an Australian name or a Texan name or a combo...

En Route

we went to india and came back... Lil S and I are pretty much recovered and now next week we move... so we'll have to get used to sleeping at weird times yet again.

D and I are in Austin on a last trip minus Lil S. She is getting spoiled rotten with RMR and the grandparents. It's so good for her. She LOVED India and didn't want to leave. She still asks for Anina and Max and just misses life there.

Will update again when I get settled.. hopefully with pictures... I gotta upload a ton...

In India

We arrived safely, and are doing well. I was a little under the weather yesterday, but today feel MUCH Better.

Going to do some shopping!

Tomorrow we go to Kerala. I am excited. It's been 19 years, way too long and I should have come sooner!

Delhi is so amazing. Very very hot, but just full of history and culture. It's so different from anywhere in the US. I am excited to see more of the city today.

The second night we were here we went to the Red Fort to see the light show. It covered the history behind the red fort. I was in awe. Shah Jahan (the ruler who built the Taj Mahal) built the red fort and you can definitely see the similarities.

Baby S is doing well, staying inside most of the day as we aren't used to the heat, but she LOVES Indian food, so she is just happy to dip all her food with curries.

Still a little jet lagged, but once we get to Kerala I am sure we will adjust.

Will try to update again from Kerala.

just been watching the news out of Virginia, oh it makes me so sad. I can't even imagine the pain the families are all going through. I just woke up this morning thinking it was a nice day and we took the lil one to the park. I kept hearing about Virgina, but wasn't sure about exactly what was happening. I think we take so much for granted.

I don't have much more to say. It makes no sense.

Big Trip

Oh I am doing a heck of a lot better, and I can't wait til Sunday. After a month I will see D... It will be nice to spend the week together.. and then we're off to the Motherland... That will be a TRIP. I know that India's changed in 20 years... but when you read about it or hear it secondhand it's not the same as seeing it... I am excited. I just can't wait to get the plane part done... I really am not fond of the plane flight and with a 20 month old... Argh... hehe

Got all the packing done, and now just waiting. Texas has cooled off a bit so still wearing some of my Colorado clothes... getting the last use out of them.. hah..

I don't know if I will have a chance to update from India or not, we'll see til then stay tuned...

Zyrtec dreams

ahhh.. Texas is so nice.. without the benefit of allergies... it's so much easier to breathe too..

I got on some nice Zyrtec and it really knocks you out.... but oh heck it makes you feel better after you get over being so groggy. I felt like I was swimming all day.

It's so humid here, compared to Colorado. Oh I am sure once we move again we will miss this humidity... NOT.. hehe

Dog got a new home, and we hear she is loving it. She is with the in-laws. I am glad that we get to know how she's doing even though she doesn't live with us now.

Not too much going on...Oh yeah the house is under contract (thank god). It went within a week of being on the market. So we are happy. I can't wait til we don't have to pay mortgage. Very exciting. I used to remember the days that we were wanting a house... the next house we ever buy better be the last. I don't like MOVING at all....

Ok.. off to Zyrtec land.. i mean sleep!

This is what my brain looks like this week. I can't wait til about 2 weeks from now, and this week is but a memory... selling a house is SO MUCH MORE WORK than buying a house... never again!
Then onto Texas. I can't wait... though I have to admit, leaving your home, a place where you brought your baby home to is quite an emotional thing. It's hard, but I know we are going to have an adventure, and now I am looking forward to it.

Going Home (for a little while)

Moving to the promised land, and no not Jerusalem.

Well it's just temporary, but get to see family and friends.

Then we'll be jet-setting around the world. I feel like a diva that gets to change dirty diapers. Can't wait to be back and grazing, hoping to update more frequently.

But alas, it will be picture posts since I am going to have the camera surgically implanted to suck in the essence of all that is Texas!

Ramblings of a Traveller

(Gratuitous family picture taken by RMR)

Ohh.. off to the west coast again soon! Can't wait.. gotta get laundry done, and packing. So much to do and so little time. Gotta take extra batteries for the camera.. it's going to be a while before we get back to see that pretty area again!

Oh how much I take for granted living in this gorgeous country!

Happy Birthday Mom!

It's my mom's birthday! We love you! Hope you have a kickass birthday!

Hi again

Hi there,
I know that I haven't written in a bit, but I will now. In about 6 months (exactly) we will be moving. There is so much to get done, and it seems like the year is starting to go by faster. I know that as we get closer to moving it will seem like it takes forever to get from one day to the next.
In a couple weeks we will be going to visit RMR. It's been a while since we have seen her and S. It will be nice seeing the Pacific Northwest again! I hope they will be able to visit us in Australia once we move there.
Lil S is doing great. She is back in her library storytimes, and MOPS, and she is enjoying it immensely. D is also doing well, he got a promotion last summer and is now getting us ready to move. Exciting, but sometimes overwhelming too!
Hope you are doing well and have a new year! I will update later!

Have a great 2007!

(pic taken by Sru P. in Austin)

Happy New Year! Be safe!

Merry Christmas from Aunt Helen and Uncle John

Sorry for the lack of lighting on my part and my giggling, I had a good time visiting with them, and hope that you enjoy the Christmas greeting!

The weather outside is...

a BLIZZARD!

These are the best ever!

Lil S (this picture was taken in Austin by Sru P.)

Halo of hair (This picture was taken by Sru P.)

Out to dinner

The hubs is taking me out for dinner at Buca Di Beppo, and then to see Andrea Bocelli!

I am so excited!

Another happy tummy!

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

(though I think Lil S would object over this picture)

Memory Lane

Me in my winter gear in Kansas

Me in a Sari (mom's)

me in a pavada (pretty Indian outfit)

me attempting

to cook chappathi

(indian tortilla)

Here are the pics I promised!

Cold

So it's about that time of year again. I can't believe how freaking cold it's gotten within the last couple of weeks.. snow is coming here.. my last snow for a while.. it's going to be weird without it being cold for about 6 months of the year.

Just getting ready for the week ahead, and looking forward to our trip!

I will get a pic up sometime on Sunday. I will... really I will. :)

AACCCCCK

oh this time. I was out.. man.. i wanted to post everyday, but i forgot last night... :( Maybe I will still count in this contest..

Yesterday was Lil S turned 15 months old. I can't believe it. I will upload some pics to her blog later.. maybe even this one, since it's been a while.

We went out to the Pawnee Butte National Grasslands yesterday. It was really pretty out there, but quite chilly too. We took the dog to, and she LOVED it.

Ok will update later.. the LIL Boss is calling me, must go now.

I couldn't think of any title (Day 8)

You would think that life is perfect, but then something comes up and you are back at the beginning, wondering if there will ever be a day when everything's perfect.

I have always thought that... like in High school, I finally was cool enough, but then we graduated and went to college, and I was a no-one, albeit cool anyway cause by that point I didn't care anymore.

I wonder if it's just something that happens that eventually you don't care what people think of you, because some days I care, but lately more and more, I just don't give a damn. I don't care what people think of my clothes, my weight, my profession, my life.

I care what I think, and maybe my immediate family. I am usually an agreeable person, but lately I get the feeling that the world is a dog eat dog type of place. You gotta look out for #1.

Despite all best intentions, there are days that you don't give a damn. I don't today.

Favorite Shows (Day 7)

What's is going on in Grey's Anatomy? I just got to watch it last night as well as 7th Heaven. I hope that Eric will be okay on there, I can't imagine they would have him croak. I am so liking the DVR cause you can have all the shows you watch stored up, and when the kiddo is asleep going downstairs with a bowl o popcorn and catching up on your favorite shows. I hope my sister gets that soon, then she isn't so stressed if she misses one. I heard someone gets shot on Desperate Housewives.. i really haven't gotten into that show much, but I do love Felicity Huffman's work. She is a great actress.

Ok gotta go and nap. I am tired from MOPS today.

Holy Moly what a day! (Day 6)

So it's been a long day, teething almost 15 month old, clean house (which I stayed up late to help D with), and bath time was so not fun, I got drenched, and after I toweled the lil one dry she pees everywhere... ah, so these are the fun times they are talking about.

How does some little baby get 4 teeth coming in at the same time? I can't imagine the pain.
Poor lil one :(

I am going to clean up and go to sleep. It's been a long long day!

We are coming... (Day 5)

I found out what my Christmas present is.... A trip back to the homeland.. yes we are going to Texas!!!

(and no i don't vote republican!!!)

I am so excited I can barely sit down and concentrate to type this!

Lil S is going to go and meet all our friends and family. I am so so so so so so so excited, and hopefully one day we won't have to leave!

It's still on time (Day 4)

It is still 11:56pm on 11/4/2006... so I am still in under the time for posting for the 4th...

So we had a great day, and we got to see our good friends... it's going to be hard on us moving, since we know nobody there, but I am going to try to stay optimistic.

Not much else.. we are exhausted, and ready to sleep, sorry this post is so late in the evening, i know you were staying up to see what I posted.. but here it is in all of it's not so glory!!!

My computer has a different time than the blogger time listed below :)

Happy Birthday Dad! (Day 3)

My dear dad's birthday is today! Yeah!!! We called and wished him well (we sent a card earlier, and he gets to see the lil one almost every day (we web chat).

I wish we all lived closer, it's hard when we are thousands of miles away, and soon will be tens of thousands of miles away. I am sure my family will rack up the frequent flyer miles real quick. I can't imagine flying 20 hours but will soon find out.

Ok gotta go and help D with finishing up Lil S's bath!
Whew... and then go and work on my NaNoWriMo book... oh did YOU know that D is writing one too? and he said he may be able to do it in 2 weeks rather than the month it's going to take me.

We'll just see about that!!!

Happy People Read (Day 2)

So Nanoing is going well. I am feeling the creative powers somewhat. I don't know where I am taking my characters, but we will see.

In other news we are all still sniffly. And it's been so cold here that it take an hour for me to dall asleep. Why? Because that's how long it takes me to warm up with my sheets.

Wow.. this is what I am trying to write to update my site... no wonder no one ready my site.. HHAHAHA...

I will try to get some pictures updated here later. Keep the one person that reads the site happy!

Yippie Yay (Day 1)

Wow.. here I am... 1 hour into November, and I am feeling a bit creative. I hope this will continue.

Halloween was good, and we got most of our candy in the hand of kids, but we actually had some left and it will be great to have some to nibble on. The only thing that happened was some hooligans smashed a pumpkin on our driveway and the street, but hey that's part of the day...

Lil S went to a few houses near us and she got some candy, she was more excited about holding the candy than eating any of it. I am sure that's not going to last much longer. She does have a little sweet tooth.

Ok Auf Wiedehersehn for now, but I will be back, hopefully as creative as ever when the sun rises, either that or I will only be updating as a vampire if all my creativity leaves during the day.

Halloweening time

Here we are at Almost Halloweening time! We have a couple parties to attend with the lil one, and then the ghouls and goblins come to our house! We stocked up with lots of candy! It will be our last one in CO... kinda sad, but nonetheless exciting. I can't wait to see the lil one's face when people keep ringing the doorbell! We ran out of candy last year, hopefully 4o bucks worth of candy this year won't let that happen this year.

Also I am updating my posts all month long. So everyday unless I am abducted by space aliens I should have a new post/picture/anything up, and I am also trying to write a 50K novel. We will see if I can do both. That is what I am pushing for, along with taking care of an almost 15 month old, and a 27 year old that's about 3!! haha

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Me Writing a Novel? ????

Ok so I have officially done it, and bit the bullet. I am going to be a participant in the 2006 NaNoWriMo this year. I know it will be tough, and I will have to carve out time to do it as I have OTHER responsibilities. I am excited, and have NO clue whatsoever as to what I will write. I hope I will be able to finish. Wish me luck

long time

Oh wow.. it' s been over a month since I updated... whoops...

It's been crazy.. just things are happening, and things are changing.

We are all doing well. Lil S has 4 teeth now, it's exciting, and she is so full of energy!

D is working working working.

In other news, we will be moving next year. While I will be sad to leave all my friends out here and near Bumblebutt, I am excited about the next journey we will embark on.

Other than that, not too much news. Just getting things packed away slowly. You know how much procrastination I have in me... so had to get started now.

Another great picture

Spent the whole day with the munchkin, and couldn't resist taking some pictures! I can't believe I am so lucky to see this cuteness all the time!

Daddy's new hair cut

Ahh the gratuitous picture blog.. there's not too much going on in these parts.. we did end up going to Grand Junction last week... a very scenic and gorgeous landscape on the way there as well as in the city itself. The area near it called Palisade is know for their vineyards and we even bought a bottle of wine.. we have yet to try it though...

Here is a gorgeous shot of the hubs as well as Lil S....I love it. I think it is my best picture yet!
More pictures of the trip are up on Flickr. Enjoy!

She hit it right on the head!

I just got back in town this evening and was catching up on my blog reading, when what I read paralleled somewhat with my own life.

Sarcastic Journalist's (She's under what blogs I read), her August 26the entry I really understood, though the circumstances are different, I completely understood what she was saying.

More to come later... must go to sleep!

Alpaca

I am still alive here.. just hate updating her birthday post.. it's so cute, and I LOVE that song.

D cut all his hair off. It looks good, he says it feels weird, but I think it looks good on him, he has a good head.

Not too much going on here, just the usual, gearing up for the fall to start. I can't wait for the cooler weather, and sweaters. I like sweaters. I might have to look into alpaca. I heard it is even softer than cashmere. And warmer than wool. Sounds toasty and cozy.

Happy 1st Birthday

What a Wonderful World

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Chilled wine and Cheerios

D once told me after he read some entries in my blog (post having lil S) that I shouldn't be writing about the baby all the time that the readers (if I still have any...hehe) want to read something very witty and clever about my life. And that's the conundrum. My life is my family, and during most of my day involves taking care of our little girl. She's there every moment when she's awake, taking up my time where I could be out there taking over the world. She just takes over my world. Cheerios and milk have become staples instead of chilled wine and caviar (not that I would have ever tried caviar, I do have a weakness for wine though)

It's coming up on 1 year, and I can't imagine my world any different. It feels like I have conquered a tiny portion of the world. I might not be perfect (there are days that I feel like I am). I am still human and have my own weaknesses, but I have grown up a lot in the last year.

I just feel like I get it now. I am happy being a mom and a wife. I will get a professional life soon, but I know my kids and husband are my lifeline. I know that in my heart of hearts.

When I look back on life I want to make sure that my kids and husband know that they complete my picture of what family means to me. I know this entry is a bit mushy, but I never really understood the whole unconditional love thing that parents have for their kids. I just thought it was overrated, and never thought that I would be one of “those” parents. My parents must have been saints to put up with me from 13-18 years old, day in and day out.

I love you dear Lil S. I hope you know that even when we ground you when you’re a teenager for whatever rule you happen to break.

No matter what this child does I will love her. It’s been an amazing year, I can’t wait to see what her next stage is, and be there for all the ups and downs.

New additions!

Our good friends J and A had a baby boy today (this morning)!
We are so happy for them! I can't wait to meet the lil one!

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happy anniversary.

Up, Up, and Away

So friends and family in the area: Aug 8 is when we will be celebrating the lil one's big day, so come over. The 9th is actually her birthday, but D is off on the 8th (and not the 9th)...

I can't wait! I know the 1st birthday is more for the parents than the kiddo, but it will be her 1st one, and I want her to enjoy it, and I want to capture it on my camera and preserve it forever.

There are tons of things happening. Our good friends J and A are about to have their baby any day now. Our other friends in Denver (B and G) had a baby girl at the end of May.

Our anniversary is coming up (it's the 4th one for anyone counting) and then D's b-day, then Shiv's b-day. Next year it will be 10 years since D and I have been together. (Yes yes relatives, I know, that would make me 18 years old, back then.) It really feels like we just met. He's the best guy a girl could have. I don't usually mush about stuff like that. But he's just perfect.

(If you're reading this, don't get a puffed up ego. I know we're crazy, but you're a good egg)

Happy Anniversary, Birthday, Lil S's Birthday, almost 10 years together!

Dream Dog

We are home, and alive.. it's just been a little hard to get motivated about unpacking and cleaning the place up... so as soon as some of that gets done I will hopefully get the pictures up and running here so you (if you want) can see some of our vacation...
the first night was rough, as lil S only slept for about 5 hours total, she was so excited.. the next 2 nights she was great and slept 12 and 10 hours respectively... it's definitely different traveling with a baby.
Trinity (the dog) was the best behaved on the whole trip, she is a dream to travel with. She was sweet, and didn't bark or howl at anyone, and slept at night... We were so surprised because we thought she might freak away from home.
All in all it was a lot of fun, and pictures are up on flickr!

Green is her favorite color

and NO she didn't drink it... My parents have a picture of me as a baby lying next to a Coors can.

Happy 4th of July!

My Jell-o Flag cake, I should have put this on a white pan, so you could see the berry blue jello. It was super easy to make!!! and tastes delicious!

Hope everyone is having a safe and happy 4th of July!

Rain Sweet Rain!

SWEET!!!! It's finally raining... and cooling off! Thank goodness!

ART ART ART

this is a piece we got for my parents. It's a house

This one is titled "A Secret Place". This is one of Todd's first pieces with stairs on the outside of his work. I love it!