Poop, Paxil, and Pageantry

Saturday, April 30, 2005

The Doodlebops, Blackfive, and What a girl!

Okay, I have a few things to say this morning. I will start with my children's obsession with the Doodlebops. Everyone in the house is now being called DeeDee. They call us DeeDee. They are calling themselves DeeDee. Why can't I be Mo (I think that was Mo)? Little weirdos.

In an earlier post, I spoke about my brother's blog and the blog of Blackfive being mentioned on MSNBC. I would really like everyone to go check them out. If you don't, I will kidnap myself and take a bus to Las Vegas. I would also like to encourage you to get yourself a HOT t-shirt to wear to all the summer bar-b-ques.

I cannot remember how I got to this wonderfully intelligent, young lady's site, but it is worth a gander. Please leave her a comment too. Let Jennifer know what you think.

One last little note.
I see my counter rising like crazy. I appreciate all of you who come to visit and want you to know comments are NOT necessary, but maybe you would like to take this opportunity to just say hi.

Linked to The Mudville Gazette open post

Friday, April 29, 2005

When Mommy blogs

When Mommy blogs, originally uploaded by stemily.

I was starting what would have been a lovely post (wink wink, like my posts are ever "lovely"). My children were quietly sitting behind me on the couch indulging themselves with a bowl of freshly popped popcorn. They began to increase in volume, but I with my vast skill set, was still able to ignore them. They finally became so loud I had to turn to offer up the quick sshhh. What to my wondering eyes should appear? Two toodlers that had to be spanked on the rear.

Ethan loves little debbie

Ethan loves little debbie, originally uploaded by stemily.

What? I did not eat your Little Debbie snack. What makes you think that?

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Survivor

UUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH! GOODBYE STEPHANIE. I was cheering for yah girl. Hey Hey Hey GoodBye-eye.

READY FOR A FEW GOOD TEARS?

I WAS CRUISING MY FAVORITE BLOGS AND FOUND A LINK OVER AT RHIANNA'S PLACE. Crap, my caps lock was on (yes I have been drinking...what's it to yah?)

I Hear Bush

It is 7PM. I am sitting at my computer, listening to President Bush, and drinking a glass of really cheap wine. The kids are ALL in bed and Clint is at the range for night fire. AAAHHHHHHHHHH. Come on over if you care to join me (laughing to myself). There will be no talk of poop, hotdogs, or Dora. We can discuss Survivor, the War, or any current event you want. I don't care. I am just thrilled to still have my wits about me this evening. Today was a good day.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Already a day.

Thank you Barb, Christie, Jennifer, Aaron, and Meritt for all the suggestions. I tried shrinking pics and posts, but still nothing. I even tried losing some links in my posts. NOTHING!! Shrinking fonts. NOTHING!!! I guess at least it is showing up right for all you lovely people.

I have figured out that I talk about feces a lot. I suppose, with three toddlers, it comes along with the territory. So, I will again speak of my children's poop. Lucky you! Ethan woke up this morning with the worst diaper I have ever seen. Trust me, I have seen plenty. Not only was it filled with fruit salad (lots of raisins), but it was like some kind of non-removable toxic waste. I practically had to scrub his ass. YUCK!! Not to be out done, Emily took her normal little poopie on the training potty and (NO KIDDING) it was standing straight up. It was so long it stood up out of the potty. How did she do that without getting it on her. It was like one of those soft serve cones. I bet you want to run right out to Dairy Queen now, don't you.

Okay, Okay, I will get off the poop subject. It just seems to have dominated the day so far.
Oh, what an exciting life I lead. Don't hate me because I'm exciting. (crying in desperation for outside stimulation)

Now if you found my day riveting thus far, wait until you hear what the rest of the day holds. We are going to start pricing yard sale stuff, put away laundry, and maybe do a little scrapbooking. I know, you are so jealous. You to could have this flashy life. It isn't for everyone. The fans, the autographs, the papparazzi......

Oh yes, the play date...
The little boy was very sweet and well behaved and the mommy was very, very nice. She has said they would like to have us over to their house sometime. I think she was running away when she said that. I am just kidding. I think!!!

sidenote: My darling friends Mike and Amy, who I absolutly adore, are in the process of getting a house. Please send them some good thoughts and energy. We hope that they get exactly what they want and need. They are really some of the nicest, craziest people you will meet. Good luck guys. We love you!!!!

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Good God, Not Again!!!

My sidebar is sliding to the bottom again if I use Internet Explorer. What the hell? I read on some other blog it could be comments, so I erased my most recent comments. Sorry Someone Out There. I am so frustrated!!!!

UPDATE: I GIVE UP!!! BOO HOO HOO!!! WAAAAHHHHHH

Good Military Wives

I have a delightful neighbor (funny as shit) that lives across the street. The poor thing is a basket case right now, dealing with her first deployment. Her husband is in the 3rd ACR and left for Iraq in March. Anyways, she came over last night and brought a big box of 3t's for my little Emily. How Sweet. We are doing the big baby clothes exchange. I get the 3t's and she gets whatever Ethan grows out of. Seeing as how I am so frugal (cheap), this is super great!!!!

Next, I did something a little out of character today. I called a total stranger. Clint has a fairly new guy in the office who is the proud papa of a two year old. HHMMMMM... You have a two year old, I have two two year olds, sounds like an instant play date. So, I called his wife this morning (never ever having met her or husband) and invited her and little man over for a play date this afternoon. What has come over me? Is it possible, despite all the rumors, I am really a nice person? NO!!!!! Say it isn't so people.

If you read my previous post about the doodlebops, I would like to give you an update. It is now an obsession in my household. Today, the wiggles (usually loved and adored) came on and the hollered for the doodlebops.

"Crazy Lady" UPDATE

Well, I have been on the "crazy lady" drugs a week now, so here is an update. I no longer feel sick to my stomach, I have not felt a bit overwhelmed, and I think I may have a bit of a libido. I'll have to let you know for sure about the latter two in another week or two, just to be sure. Could be a fluke.
So far so good though. I'll keep my fingers crossed, as will husband.

Monday, April 25, 2005

She lives!

I have survived the migraine that I apparently purchased from A Texan Abroad. I could not get my ass up yesterday. I had taken so much migraine medicine that once the headache was gone, I was super sleepy!!! I ,despite all that, had a nice weekend. Clint brought me a delicious breakfast in bed on Saturday morning. We then took the kids for a little outing. We went to Home Depot and then braved going out to eat with three toddlers. This was the first time in over a year we have taken all three of our children out to eat. I was so proud of them. They behaved so beautifully. We went to Red Robin. Emily fell in love with the big robin that walked around the restaurant. Everytime he came by, she would show him how she could take a bite and then jump up and hug him. Steven thought it was really cool that he and the robin both had on red tennis shoes!!! I think Ethan just saw a big chicken and wanted to eat him.
We watched that movie Terminal, with Tom Hanks, It was pretty good. I think the Katherine Zeta Jones part was really not necessary to the story...It just seemed to fill a bit of time.
(I am laughing so hard right now)
I had to stop typing for a moment and head to the bathroom, because the morning coffee was kicking in. *wink*wink* You know what I am talking about. As I came out of the bathroom, Husband met me in the hallway looking for a kiss. I am laughing so hard, because he tried to swoop me up in a beautifully romantic gesture and stubbed his toes on the corner of the wall. So much for a morning make-out session. He is now in pain and I can't stop laughing.

One final little note: I am sure you all read about the For Your Pleasure party I had. In an effort to help my dear friend Amy, if anyone is interested in having a party or being a rep, please feel free to e-mail me. Just go to my profile and my contact info is now there.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Dad, October 1948, 7 months old, originally uploaded by stemily.

Yesterday was my Daddy's birthday. I was so doped up on midrin, I completely forgot. Sorry Dad!!! Happy birthday Steven Truett Nichols....not too much longer until retirement checks start rolling in.

Friday, April 22, 2005

3rd ACR loses their first soldier

Ft. Carson is the home to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. We know several of the guys who have deployed to Iraq with the 3rd ACR and are very saddened to say they have lost their fisrt soldier since returning to Iraq. Pvt. Joseph Knott, 21, was killed when his vehicle came under small arms fire and was hit by an i.e.d. Command Sgt. MAj. John Caldwell was also injured in the incident and is now in stable condition at Walter Reed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Joseph Knott and we pray for a speedy recovery for CSM Caldwell.

Keep all of the men and women protecting our freedom in your thoughts and prayers.

Is she going to kick that baby?

Is she going to kick that baby?, originally uploaded by stemily.

A good time was had by all, but by the end I was ready to go. Get moving!!!
(You all know I'm joking don't you?)

You better catch me!

100_2777, originally uploaded by stemily.

Pretty girl on the slide

Pretty girl on the slide, originally uploaded by stemily.

Ethan and I at the park

Me and Ethan at the park, originally uploaded by stemily.

My Famous Family

I can't believe it. This is so damn cool. This blog has a clip of an interview on MSNBC where along with several others, my brother, JackArmy, had his blog mentioned. That is so cool. I feel like I am related to someone who is more than just a pain in my ass, he is FAMOUS.

Thursday, April 21, 2005

OH NO, NOT AGAIN....

I just realized I wrote about anti-depressants. This means my google ads are going to be all about depression again for the next week or so. I have written about poop, why don't I get some pepto ads or some enema ads. Come on google...We need a good laugh. How about an enema spa for military wives? Friends that cleanse colons together, stay together!!!

Do Our Defenders of Freedom Make TOO Much Money?

I got this in an e-mail from my Aunt in Houston. I tried to reference the article and found no such article, but the letter is still a good argument for Our Military Families. I did find this article written by a different Cindy Williams, at the Washington Post. I do still find the letter worth the read. What do you think? Do you make TOO MUCH MONEY?

This is an Airman's response to Cindy Williams' editorial piece in the Washington Times about MILITARY PAY, it should be printed in all newspapers across America. On Nov. 12, Ms. Cindy Williams (from Laverne and Shirley TV show), wrote a piece for the Washington Times, denouncing the pay raise(s) coming service members' way this year -- citing that the stated 13% wage was more than they deserve. A young airman from Hill AFB responds to her article below. He ought to get a bonus for this. "Ms Williams: I just had the pleasure of reading your column, "Our GIs earn enough" and I am a bit confused. Frankly, I'm wondering where this vaunted overpayment is going, because as far as I can tell, it disappears every month between DFAS (The Defense Finance and Accounting Service) and my bank account. Checking my latest earnings statement, I see that I make $1,117.80 before taxes. After taxes, I take home $874.20. When I run that through the calculator, I come up with an annual salary of $13,413.60 before taxes, and $10,490.40, after. I work in the Air Force Network Control Center; where I am part of the team responsible for a 5,000 host computer network. I am involved with infrastructure segments, specifically with Cisco Systems equipment. A quick check under jobs for Network Technicians in the Washington, D.C. area reveals a position in my career field,
requiring three years experience with my job.
Amazingly, this job does NOT pay $13,413.60 a year.
No, this job is being offered at $70,000 to $80,000 per annum...I'm sure you can draw the obvious conclusions. Given the tenor of your column, I would assume that you NEVER had the pleasure of serving your country in her armed forces. Before you take it upon yourself to once more castigate congressional
and DOD leadership for attempting to get the families in the military's
lowest pay brackets off of WIC and food stamps, I suggest that you
join a group of deploying soldiers headed for AFGHANISTAN;
I leave the choice of service branch up to you. Whatever choice you make, though, opt for the SIX month rotation: it will guarantee you the longest possible time away from your family
and friends, thus giving you full "deployment experience." As your group prepares to board the plane, make sure to note the spouses and children who are saying good-bye to their loved ones. Also take care to note that several families are still unsure of how they'll be able
to make ends meet while the primary breadwinner is gone -- obviously they've been squandering the "vast" piles of cash the government has been giving them. Try to deploy over a major holiday; Christmas and Thanksgiving are perennial favorites. And when you're actually over there, sitting in a foxhole, shivering against the cold desert night; and the flight
sergeant tells you that there aren't enough people on shift to relieve you for chow, remember this: trade whatever MRE (meal-ready-to-eat) you manage to get for the tuna noodle casserole or cheese tortellini,
and add Tabasco to everything. This gives some flavor.

Talk to your loved ones as often as you are permitted;
it won't nearly be long enough or often enough, but
take what you can get and be thankful for it.

You may have picked up on the fact that I disagree with most of
the points you present in your op ed piece. But, tomorrow from KABUL, I will defend to the death your right to say it. You see, I am an American fighting man, a guarantor of your First Amendment rights and every other right you cherish. On a daily basis, my brother and sister soldiers worldwide ensure that you and people
like you can thumb your collective nose at us, all on a salary that is nothing short of pitiful and under conditions that would make most people cringe. We hemorrhage our best and brightest into the
private sector because we can't offer the stability and pay of
civilian companies. And you, Ms. Williams, have the gall to say that we make more than we deserve?
Rubbish! A1C Michael Bragg Hill AFB AFNCC IF YOU AGREE, PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE AND SHOW OUR SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN FIGHTING MEN AND WOMEN.

THANK YOU!

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Is it Monday?

I have been feeling a bit sick to my stomach since yesterday afternoon. I think it might be the "crazy lady" meds. I have heard it takes a few days for your body to adjust. True or not true, what do you think?

Ethan has been running a fever since day before yesterday. I think his problem could be the gigantic molars coming in. Oh great...this just makes eating even easier for MOOSE BOY. I hope he plays for the Dallas Cowboys when he grows up. I would love to go to some NFL games with my husband. He is such a huge Cowboys fan. The funny thing is, I really am not into sports, but I love to watch them live.

My last post had an unexpected visitor. My little brother (27) stopped by. I think I will have to dig out some pictures of him to share. He was the weirdest (in a funny way) little boy. I honestly think this guy was born with a kool-aid mustache and his finger up his nose. He was such a nose picker. Of course we come by it honestly. Our parents, HUGE NOSE PICKERS. I swear!!! They could pick anywhere, anytime. I love those sweet , loving things that stand out about my family. One more? Okay. I also think farting and burping was one of the biggest bonders for our family. I mean, if you think about it, Farts are pretty damn funny. Some families camped, some families went to church, and some families make noises with their bodies. That was us!!!

Good god, how did I get off on that tangent!!! Maybe I will actually have something interesting to talk about later, besides my families fascination with bodily functions. Oh, we think pooping is great for laughs also!!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

The Doctor is In

Just got back from the doctor. No, I am not dieing, not pregnant (thank god!!!), and I am not getting a breast enlargement. I went to get more refills on my migraine meds. They are excellent. Midrin? I think that is what it is called. Works like a charm. Thank goodness because I hate those nasty headaches. You want to crawl in bed and never come out. That is just not possible with three babies. This stuff, I take when the symptoms start (squiggly lines, sensitivity to light, etc..), headache either never follows or is very minor. I think the key is taking it as early as possible. I also wanted to talk to him about some possible anti-anxiety meds to help when the BIG mood swing comes along. I explained to him that other than my ability to not sleep very well, I do not have any real symptoms of depression. This made me really nervous about taking an anti-depressant. He did say that anti-anxiety drugs are usually very addictive. We discussed my new work out regiment (Tae bo and lots of crunches and side crunches) and that I had quit smoking (bye bye Marlboros). He said he cannot remember the last patient that actually followed his advice and tried his suggestions . The original thought was that the working out might release enough of the good shit to help with the craziness that is called ME. We had also hoped it might help with my libido. I think eating (good way to celebrate cinco de mayo) my three children would help with that (still considering getting the big smoker). It is hard to get in the mood when you are worn out by the end of the day. These little people can really suck you dry... hee hee no pun intended(lie, totally intended). Get it...No libido...dry... allright, maybe it wasn't that funny to you, but it made me laugh. Anyways, I am now on paxill (spelling?) at the lowest dose to see how it goes. He wants me to go get my liver functions checked in about a month. Scary!!! I will no longer be a flaming bitch but I will have to give up the liver. I hope that is not the case. He did say my new red wine diet was okay even with the crazy lady meds. There is such a stigma on these anti-depressants. I don't care though. I figure if it makes me even better, I will be almost perfect because I am so damn close already!!! I will say it again, someone has to like me..I spend a lot of time with me, so who better to think I am great. :)
That is the gist of the doctor's appointment. Clint is probably thrilled. Goodbye moody wife...HE HOPES ANYWAY

Monday, April 18, 2005

New neighbors and other random crap

I have new neighbors. Well, one girl isn't exactly new, (been here since October) but her husband just left for Iraq (3rd ACR). Favorite neighbor and I have taken her into the fold. The other neighbor is actually new (moved in this week). She seems really nice and she also has TWINS.

Then there is tall neighbor across the street who told me last week,"maybe we shouldn't hang out anymore." Apparently when I told her I do not appreciate her rude comments about my furniture, dedication to my family, and my desire to vacuum up the popcorn my kids had gotten all over the dining area, I was being too sensitive. HA HAHA
The really funny part is she asked favorite neighbor if I understood that she needed to be herself (rude) and that was why she thought it best we not hang out anymore, Favorite neighbor told her That I couldn't care less. OUCH!!! It is true, I couldn't care less. I am 31 years old, the mother of three toddlers, a dedicated wife, and addicted blogger, I do not have time for petty BULLSHIT!!! CEST LA VIE!!!( did I spell that right?)

I think I have made a break through with darling Emily. This child is praise driven. I have just given her loads of positive reinforcement and the tantrums seemed to have slowed down a bit. Really, just a bit. Hopefully they will let up some more today. If this doesn't work, Clint and I will have to go ahead and eat her. WHAT?!? It would cut back on groceries and we would be rid of the evidence. Oh God, Really....I am just kidding. Sounds like a good idea though,when she is just standing there screaming for no damn good reason.
Oh, crap...am I rambeling? I have so much just rocking around in my head. I will probably post some more random crap later. As for now? Lucky me gets to change a few shitty diapers. GOODIE GOODIE!!

Sunday, April 17, 2005

Fixing the BLOG

So, the linky lu I have for BLOGS BY WOMEN was messing up my sidebar. I still have it, it is just down at the bottom. Ya'll should check it out. It is great and there are some great women writing some great stuff!!! My sidebar is fixed now and I am no longer having a blog attack!!!

Saturday, April 16, 2005

Angels, They are all Angels (deep, deep inside)

Steven Parker
Originally uploaded by stemily.

Those eyes...God those eyes. I know I am forever bitching about the things my children do in an attempt to put me in an early grave, but look at these angel eyes.
I love 'em!!!!!

The Big Yard Sale

Today was Yard Sale Day. A few days ago the "weather forcasters" started predicting thunderstorms for today, so the BIG SALE has been moved to the 7th of next month. What does this mean exactly? It means it is the most beautiful damn day in all Ft. Carson history. The sun is out, there is the occasional "keep you cool" cloud, and just the right amount of breeze. I would have gone ahead with the sale anyway, nut I didn't rent tables. No tables, no place to put anything. Yard sale day is my day to sit outside with my friend and neighbor, Amy while Clint has to handle the children. Don't get me wrong, I worship, adore, and love my three babies, but every woman deserves a chance to be at home and be totally unavailable. I guess I now have something to look forward to. It also gives me more prep time. I still have to sort and price the clothes, finish my Yard Sale signs, and make sure all the baby toys are cleaned off.
Feel free to stop by on May the 7th and see what we have. HEE HEE

What the hell....

What is happening? My sidebar loads and then slides to the bottom, with only a portion visible. Has this happened to you? When I change to the firefox browser by mozilla, it works (my brother really likes that browser). I just loaded it out of desperation to see my blog. I will let you know what I think. This didn't happen until after I loaded the blogs by women button. Could that be it? Is is not compatible with explorer? What is happening? Is my world coming to an end? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!! (okay, maybe I am being a little dramatic....hee hee)

Friday, April 15, 2005

My poor poor baby!!!

Poor, darling Emily has had some sort of rash on her ass for the last two months at least. I cannot figure out what it is or get it to go away. I decided to take her to the doctor because a sty has popped up on her eye as well. They are reworking the appointment lines and I have not been able to get an appointment that we can make because of Clint's schedule. I refuse to take her to the emergency room because ,well frankly, it isn't an emergency. Now I just can't take her because they are going to think she has been beaten at home.
1. She was climbing on the end table and after repeated threats to her life and her person, she fell!!! HA HA Baby Karma is what I was thinking. She had a scrape, but nothing big. Later that evening, it (the scrape, not Emily) had turned into a giant purple bruise!!! I felt bad for the lack of sympathy at that point.
2. The next day, she was playing outside and fell several times. She scraped her knees so bad they bled. GREAT ANOTHER INJURY!!!
3. Then, this morning, little dear was trying to climb the rubbermaid drawers in her closet and flipped over backwards (not the bad part). She in the process, managed to bite completely through her bottom lip. The thing (the lip not Emily) is so swollen it looks like the girl had a collagen treatment.
Needless to say, she (yes, Emily) looks like a poor, abused child. I feel so bad for her.

Thursday, April 14, 2005

ANOTHER DUCKLING

For those of you who have been following along, Texas Ducks had her baby!!!
This comment was left on her site by PaPa Duck!!!

We had a girl. She was 8 pounds 1 ounce and was 20.5 inches long at 4pm on the 13th. Everyone is doing great.Papa 04.14.05 - 12:11 pm #

Congratulations!!!!

Happy Birthday Old Man!!

Mike at Allstar Game
Originally uploaded by stemily.

On the 12th of April, Our neighbor and friend Mike turned the big 30. We haven't been able to celebrate because he has been out in the field training for his second deployment to Iraq this winter. Happy Happy Birthday Michael. Welcome to the Old Age Club!!!

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

MY angel

MY angel
Originally uploaded by stemily.

Emily is really a very loving little girl. I am so proud of her and on that note, would like to point out the huge nostrils she's flaring up(Laughing so hard I spit out my coffee). My older brother, known to the blogging world as Jack Army, was not always the nicest big brother. I too had the miss piggy nostrils growing up. My loving, older brother called me cavernous nose. Oh the love!!!

Steven N Emily

Steven N Emily
Originally uploaded by stemily.

I find it so much cheaper and yummier to make cookies from scratch. I also know what goes in them (no rat hairs, feces, etc..). Since Steven and Emily are always at their post when I am cooking now a days, they got to lick their first cookie dough beaters. I remember how excited I got when my mom would give me a beater.

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Doodlebops

I turned the channel to Playhouse Disney so that my darling children would be preoccupied with The Wiggles. The Wiggles had been replaced with this show called The Doodlebops. It is brought to us by our great neighbors the Canadians. Don't get me wrong they have sent us her, him, and him. I will have to draw the line. This looks like some acid induced craziness. The big problem is my kids LOVE it. I just want to sing about fruitsalad and the big red car. Am I the only one who finds these characters a bit disturbing? WWWAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! Where are our beloved Wiggles?

Monday, April 11, 2005

I mean IT!!! GOODBYE MONDAY!

First, let me say this post may have spelling and grammatical errors that are worse than usual. I am drinking some "thank god I survived Monday" wine.
Second, I just finished surfing thru blog explosion and found even more entertaining blogs. I have them in my favorites but have yet to blogroll them. I have to keep that list at a workable number. I will just wait until one of you bores me. I am just kidding of course., or am I?
Third, the twins did not want to go to bed tonight. It wouldn't be so bad, if they would figure out we can hear them. Dear sweet children of mine, we would not have to spank your ass if you would just be quiet. We would then be unaware of your defiance and you would not end up with a red baboon ass by the time you finally fall asleep. We spank you for your own good. All the studies say regular sleep is very important to your brain's development and we will spank you smart if we must.
Goodbye Monday here comes tomorrow!

Goodbye Monday.

Well, I have survived another Monday. Let me give you a quick recap.
1. Steven has some poop issues. He keeps pulling poop out of his diaper and smearing on bedding, his legs, and today the place of choice was the front of his diaper. It was his poop apron. DISGUSTING!!! Please tell me he is not going to grow up with some gross poop fetish. LOL I am joking...I Hope.
2.Emily has decided to start tinkling in her pants a little bit before she tells me she has to go. We went thru 4 pairs of panties today. UGH!!!
3.Ethan called me bubba!! Isn't that so sweet. He is 15 months old today. He says da-da and bubba. NO ma-ma!!!! He better start appreciating the time he spent on the tit and say MA-MA.
4.I made a delicious dinner!! All on my own. NO cookbook, NO Clint, and NO foodnetwork. I am the shit. (Somebody has to think so :) !)

LASTLY, I JUST PUT A SURVEY IN MY SIDEBAR. PLEASE TRY IT OUT!!! IT IS AMONGST ALL THE OTHER STUFF I HAVE.

I ALSO WANT TO THANK ALL THOSE THAT ARE SUPPORTING THE GOOGLE ADS. WE ARE GETTING OUR LITTLE SHARE AND IT IS SO COOL!!

Colorado Blizzard

Colorado Blizzard
Originally uploaded by stemily.

They say weather in Texas will change if you just wait a few minutes. I think they were really talking about Colorado. We were just playing outside in the sunshine the day before. What craziness!!!

HELLO MONDAY!!!

So far so good. Of course it is only 10:30 in the morning. The "blizzard" is over. I am a little disappointed in the amount of snow we got here at Ft. Carson. 20 minutes up the road, they got about 18 or so inches. It seems like everywhere I live I am just 20 minutes away from the bad weather. When I was in San Antonio, I was twenty minutes away from the 100 year flood (twice). I am not sure how you have a 100 year flood twice, but we did. Now I live where it snows for the 1st time in my life and I am 20 minutes away from a bunch of snow. HMMMM... Don't get me wrong, I am glad to have never lost all my belongings in a flood or to have been stranded without power and blocked in by a blizzard, I was just really wanting to see ALOT of snow. We just do not get ALOT here at Ft. Carson. Oh well, I will live.
Did anyone watch Desperate Housewives last night? I am so excited about the DANA deal. I can't wait to find out if he was a hermaphrodite (is my spelling even close?), had a sex change, or was always a boy and his parents were just crazy and wanted a girl. I suppose he could have been a boy and named Dana. Not a name I would pick for my son. What do you think? I swear that show has sucked me in.

HAPPY BITHDAY AUNT SUSIE

I know it is a few days late, but Happy Birthday (April 9th) Aunt Susie.
She turned the big 55 this year, but acts 35!!! She is very young at heart and loves her family very much. Her two eldest sons have been serving our country for quite awhile now. The oldest has already done one tour in Iraq. The youngest bot is still in high school and just got his driver's license, so she ought to be showing some age soon. LOL
Have a great 55th year Aunt Susie!!

Sunday, April 10, 2005

Ethan riding the Car

Ethan riding the Car
Originally uploaded by stemily.

Yesterday was so beautiful. The kids had a great time riding their scooters, bikes, and cars. Ethan is just starting to be able to move himself on his little cars. AHHHH, what a big boy!

UPDATE: TODAY WE ARE UNDER A BLIZZARD WARNING!!! CRAZY!!!

Christie and Erin like the massage oils!

Christie and Erin really like the massage oils.
They were so nice, Joleen had to go have a smoke This was Amy's first party and she did a really great job. I was so proud of her.

UPDATE: I have lost the picture and I do not know how to post one using code. I have to go to the site and blog from there and it will not let me add to an already existing post. I really have to learn more about all this code / html stuff. I bet I could do more with this thingy.