Emily&theBoys

I'm bored of you Blogger

2009-06-09T09:38:00.001-05:00

I'm not sure I'll be back.

I'm surprised I still remember how to use Blogger

2009-05-26T09:33:00.002-05:00

Sometimes when TheOldMan gets medical journals in the mail, I like to (try to) read them. He is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. I was reading something about pharmacogenetics and realized after I couldn't get past the first paragraph, that I am happy that I'm not the smartest person in the house.
I grew up smart but didn't apply myself. I'm glad my kids have a parent who is smart and works hard to learn more and be his best.
I like it when he talks about lab stuff. I like to follow along for as long as possible.

Snickerdoodle has a good throwing arm. If he turns out to be good at sports, awesome. But I'm very glad he has a dad who is good at science. Hopefully, he'll be smart and good at sports. He'll be unstoppable ;) Plus he's cute.

That's all I have for now. Since I haven't blogged for awhile....Here you go

Park and Haircut Day

2009-04-17T19:10:00.004-05:00

Freedom

2009-04-16T22:18:00.002-05:00

A blog about my shower curtain

2009-04-01T14:10:00.002-05:00

Yes, about my shower curtain. Ridiculous excuse for a blog topic? Yes but it's my blog so I shall blog what I want to blog!
OK, here's the deal. I really like my shower curtain. It is clear at the top and doesn't have hooks.
It looks like this:

You can see through the top but still have privacy. That's nice for several reasons.

Today I took a shower in the afternoon and because it was sunny outside, there was enough light coming through my shower curtain that I didn't have to turn on the lights. Yay for saving energy!
You can see if there is someone hiding in the shower. That's just good to know when you're home alone.
When you take a shower, you can know if someone is coming into the bathroom. No Psycho-like surprise attacks. It's just good common sense to have a see through shower curtain.

PLUS this shower curtain doesn't have hooks! How awesome is that?! I'm pretty sure I got our shower curtain at Walmart (boo) but I didn't see it at walmart.com so if you click on the picture, it should link you to bedbathstore.com. You could get it there.
So that is my blog about my shower curtain. I like mine and I'm not ashamed about that.

Daddy's Little Helper

2009-03-28T19:49:00.001-05:00

He kept saying "I push?"
It cracked us up

Being this awesome can be a burden

2009-03-21T14:36:00.004-05:00

"The Gang" is all together this weekend so since the group includes some big guys and 3 preggos, I decided to make an indulgent dessert.
I borrowed my new friend Hilary's Pampered Chef Trifle Bowl (thanks Hil!) and concocted an easy but fancy dish.
I used a boxed devil's food cake mix and threw in some chocolate chips. To cut down on the fat and sugar (haha), I used ff/sf vanilla pudding and light whipped cream. So cake on the bottom layer then pudding then whipped cream. Then in the food processor I chopped up some Thin Mints that were in the freezer and then sprinkled that on top of the whipped cream. And then repeated the layers.
I only used 2/3rds of the cake because that was all the layers I could fit in there. I wish it was a little prettier but who cares what it looks like when it tastes that good.
So right now it is chilling in the fridge and in a few hours, hopefully, we will all be enjoying it.
We don't get together that often so we are celebrating and eating well.

Joy

2009-03-14T18:28:00.002-05:00

Motivation makes me hungry

2009-03-03T14:40:00.004-06:00

I'm counting points again.
I don't want to but I need to.
I've gained about 8 or 9lbs since November. I'm 6 over goal weight.
It was fun eating like Fat-Emily for the last few months but I have a pair of skinny jeans that don't fit and that bums me out.
I get 20 pts a day. I've been good so far today. Still have 9 left.
I stuck to my plan even at Cracker Barrel.
My problem hasn't been lack of self control. It's been an extreme case of not giving a crap.
For the last few months, I've eaten what I want, when I want it. Even when I knew I was doing it for the wrong reasons.
So I'm back on the program.
I also bought Dancing with the Stars Cardio Dance DVD....it kicked my butt.
I only made it through 10 minutes the first time. I need to do aerobic exercises more often. I have the lungs of a 65 year old smoker. Well probably not, it just feels like it. I was fat all through out puberty and my 20s, so my lungs are weak. very weak. It's very annoying.
So now it's time to fix that.

Eating is more fun.

Please Don't Go Girl

2009-02-14T18:24:00.003-06:00

Ipod QuizShare Guidelines:

1. Put your iTunes or Windows Media Player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your next answer.
3. You must write that song name down no matter how outrageous it sounds!
4. Tag friends who might enjoy doing the game as well as the person you got the note from.

Here they are:

1. IF SOMEONE ASKS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY …
MMMBop

2. WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Smile

3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Rapture

4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Decode

5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)

6. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Oops!...I Did it Again

7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Groove is in the Heart

8. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Walk Like an Egyptian

9. WHAT IS 2+2?
Heart of Glass

10. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Jump Jump

11. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Sabatoge

12. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Smooth Criminal

13. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
SexyBack

14. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)

15. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Bleeding Love

16. WHAT DID YOU (OR WILL YOU) DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Ain't No Other Man

17. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Say You'll Be There

18. WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
You Get What You Give

19. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

20. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Crazy in Love

21. WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU?
Vogue

22. HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Jump Around

23. WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Undone (The Sweater Song)

24. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Genie in a Bottle

25. WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
My Favorite Mistake

26. WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
1979

27. WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Torn

28. DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Mercy

29. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Dancing Queen

30. WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
What a Girl Wants

31. WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Please Don't Go Girl

He can dance circles around you

2009-02-13T14:20:00.003-06:00

This went on most of the afternoon.

Welch's Mixed Fruit

2009-02-12T11:13:00.003-06:00

The Mixed Fruit snacks are awesome. I eat about 2-3 a day. I'm getting a lot of Vitamin C and fruit so it's not all bad. But I am seriously addicted. They're great.

Eating on Sunday part 2

2009-02-08T16:59:00.002-06:00

I ate some more fruit gummies (I love them!)
and Weight Watchers Lemon Cake (just 1pt I think)
I need to eat less snacks. I've had such a sweet tooth lately.
TheOldMan is making grilled chicken and mashed potatoes. We're also gonna have some of those steamed veggies that you just have to throw in the microwave :)
Green beans and corn on the cob.
I'm gonna try and not eat anything else. I'm also going to try and NOT drink anymore soda today. I've had too much already.
I don't want to update this so I'm going to try and not eat anything else. We shall see.

Horizons

2009-01-22T13:08:00.003-06:00

I've decided to expand mine. I'm trying to improve myself. I'm doing something just for me.
It's all very un-Emily.
I joined a Flickr group that gives out "missions" about once a week where you have to take a picture with a certain theme within 24 hours. I've also decided to take a picture everyday for 365 days. Hopefully, through these I can improve my skills in photography. I love taking pictures.

Snickerdoodle video gems

2009-01-15T10:33:00.005-06:00

I don't have anything to blog about so let's see how much I can ramble on about nothing

2009-01-05T10:09:00.002-06:00

I miss Lindsay. She's in Uganda. I know God is using her and blessing her journey but I still miss her a lot.
I'm excited LOST comes back in 2 1/2 weeks.
We put away Christmas decorations but forgot the outside lights and wreath.
I'm excited that my new perfume is coming in the mail tomorrow. I'm gonna smell pretty.
I get to see my family and celebrate Christmas again this weekend.
How I Met Your Mother is showing reruns on Lifetime now on Monday nights. That means 3 episodes every Monday! That is really awesome. We didn't watch the first season so it's like watching new episodes! That show is great.
I'm tired of the cold.
I haven't been to a weight watcher meeting since before Thanksgiving. I babysit every Tuesday so I can't go and it bums me out and I need to eat better.
I'm going to have pulmonary function tests on Wednesday so I can't have caffeine tomorrow and that bums me out.
I need to put a sweater on but there is a child sleeping in my room so I will stay in here and complain about the cold on my blog.
If I had $5000, I would have much nicer furniture.
I am excited for everyone to open their Christmas presents. I did a good job buying this year.
I haven't bought anything for Hermano or BlueEyes yet.
I haven't had spaghetti in a long time. That's weird because I love spaghetti. Maybe we'll have that for dinner.
Probably not though. TheOldMan works his second job tonight and if I fed Snickerdoodle spaghetti alone, then I'd be the one stuck cleaning it up.
I can't think of anything else to ramble on about so I guess this is the end.

Nothin' Left For Me To Do But Dance

2008-12-25T18:11:00.003-06:00

Merry Christmas

2008-12-25T17:46:00.003-06:00

ABCs (Man! I cannot pass up a survey!)

2008-12-22T17:46:00.003-06:00

This is basically just a longer version of the last blog but I can't pass these things up!
Here you go. If you actually read the whole thing, you win a prize.

A
- Age: 27
- Annoyance: Misspelling for alliteration's sake ie Kiddie Kollege or Kountry Kitchen
- Animal: doggies I guess. I'm not a big animal person
- Actor: John Krasinski

B
- Beer: is bad
- Birthday/birthplace: July 22 1981 in the capital of this great state
- Best feeling in the world: Love
- Blind or deaf: not sure what the question is but I'd rather be deaf
- Best weather: 70 degrees and sunny with a light breeze
- Been in love: Yes
- Been on stage? yes
- Believe in yourself?: depends on the situation
- Believe in life on other planets: 99.982749% no
- Believe in miracles: Yes
- Believe in God: Yes
- Believe in Satan: Yes
- Believe in Santa: don't remember ever believing in Santa
- Believe in ghosts/spirits: no don't think so

C
- Car: Dodge Intrepid and Hyundai Sonata
- Candy: depends on the day. Snickers. Rolos. Milky Way.
- Color: don't have one
- Cried in school: probably
- Characteristics: informative. generous. awesome. lazy.
- Chocolate/vanilla: depends
- Chinese/Mexican: Mexican
- Cake or pie: depends on the dessert
- Country to visit: Italy or France
- Clothing style: sometimes pulled together. sometimes bummy. more put together than I used to be

D
- Day or night: night
- Dream vehicle: Jaguar
- Dance: poorly
- Dance in the rain?: don't like to get wet, so no.
- Do the splits?: never even been close

E
- Eggs: scrambled only
- Eyes: hazel. sometimes green sometimes browner
- Everyone has a heart: uh yeah, if they are living
- Ever failed a class?: Yes

F
- First crush: Justin
- Full name: is not something I'd like to put on the internet
- First thoughts waking up: arggughblah ugh
- Food: Italian

G
- Giver or taker: I am very giving but I really like to get
- Goals: to get a goal someday
- Gum: not often. I'm just like my dad. can't stand to chew gum
- Get along with your parents?: usually. they're quite delightful
- Good luck charm: nope

H
- Height: 5'2 1/2''
- Happy: content
- Hair color: dark brown
- Holiday: whatevers next
- How do you want to die?: without knowing it's happening
- Health freak?: not a freak but definitely improved
- Hate: stupid people

I
- Ice cream: not an ice cream fan but like it okay. chocolate usually
- Instrument: none
- Jewelry: cheap fake band to replace my wedding band which is too big
- Job: babysitting and mommy.

K
- Kids: one super kid
- Kickboxing or karate: i'd like to try both
- Keep a journal?: does this count? no? well no then. I've never been able to keep a journal

L
- Longest car ride: Niagra Falls or Miami....I HATE car rides
- Love: is a gift
- Letter: my favorite letter? E i guess.
- Laughed so hard you cried: sure
- Love at first sight: nope

M
- Milk flavor: I don't drink it but if I have to, it's skim
- Movie: not sure, it changes.
- Mooned anyone?: don't think so.
- Marriage: is hard work
- Motion sickness? yes
- McD’s or BK: McDonald's

N
- Number of siblings: 1 sister and 1 brother
- Number of piercings: have had like 5 or 6 but only one in each ear are still there

O
- Overused phrases: Dude!
- One wish: that everybody chooses Jesus
- One phobia: home invasion

P
- Place you’d like to live: haven't found any place I like better even though this isn't such a great place
- Perfect Pizza: chicken supreme personal pan from pizza hut without mushrooms
- Pepsi/Coke: i switch from diet coke to diet pepsi and back and forth at least once a year

Q
- Questionnaires: are my crack

R
- Reason to cry: sick, happy, tired
- Reality T.V.: is annoying, usually.
- Roll your tongue in a circle: not well and not without looking in a mirror

S
- Song: don't have one.
- Salad dressing: Fat Free Italian
- Sushi: never tried it
- Skipped school: in college, all the time
- Slept outside: only a few times and not because I wanted to
- Seen a dead body?: Yes
- Skinny dipped?: heck no.
- Shower daily?: nope
- Sing well?: nope
- Sing in the shower? nope
- Swear? in my head more than I'd like
- Stuffed animals?: still have my pound puppy
- Single/group dates: usually went on singles
- Strawberries/blueberries: neither
- Scientists need to invent: a cure for cancer and AIDS

T
- Time for bed: usually around 11
- Thunderstorms: make me tense.
- TV: I have too many favorite shows. It is embarrassing.
- Touch your tongue to your nose: not even close

U
- Unpredictable: very rarely.

V
- Vegetable you hate: Mushrooms, peas
- Vegetable you love: carrots
- Vacation spot: family

W
- Weakness: poor work ethic
- Who makes you laugh the most: TheOldMan probably
- Worst feeling: having life kick you in the butt and not seeing it coming
- Wanted to be a model?: yes but my height held me back
- Where do we go when we die: Heaven or Hell

X
- X-rays: only dental xrays

Y
-Year it is now: 2008

Z
- Zoo animals: hippos
- Zodiac sign: Cancer but don't give a crap about that

Did you read it all? Well good for you. No prize though. Sorry for lying about that.

7 Things Meme (2 blogs in one day?! Wow!)

2008-12-20T17:27:00.004-06:00

Jaymi the Flip Flop Mamma has a get to know me blog and I thought I'd do one too.
Here you go, 7 strange/different things you may not already know about me

1. Since I got married, my middle name and last name now rhyme. It is annoying.
2. I sleep with my Cardinals blanket. TheOldMan calls it my blankie.
3. I've worn glasses since I was 8. My first pair was pink and plastic. (Awesome, I know)
4. I don't wear my wedding ring. It is too big since I lost 60 lbs. Have I mentioned that? ;)
5. I was part of the gifted program in elementary school. I hated it. It was unstructured learning. Couldn't handle it.
6. I puked on old Busch Stadium. I had NOT been drinking.
7. My first job was at Dairy Queen. It lasted a month.

Merry Christmas. I finally blogged.

2008-12-20T17:16:00.002-06:00

Well posting a couple of pictures probably doesn't count as blogging but I really haven't been able to think of anything to blog about. I've started babysitting 13 month old twins so Praise God, we've got a little extra income. We have been blessed already so much this Holiday season and we're especially grateful to God for our family and our incredibly great kid. He is learning everyday and amazing us with his hilarious personality. He is so full of life and a wonderful little human being.
So if I don't blog again this week, Merry Christmas :)

painfully dumb

2008-12-01T11:01:00.002-06:00

I urge you to check out Hermano's Blog

He has a video posted on there that will make you sad.
Not crying sad but sad for our future. People like this woman are out there making babies, teaching children, VOTING. The dumb is overwhelming.

This is the day that the Lord has made, I guess

2008-11-24T18:47:00.002-06:00

This is the kind of day we've had

Snickerdoodle is cutting a molar and he's not taking it very well. He's been very distraught much of the day and prone to dramatic meltdowns. I gave in and let him have his pacifier and stuffed meerkat even though we usually just let him have them during naps and bedtime.
So I have a splitting headache and decided to send Snickerdoodle to bed an hour early. When TheOldMan gets home from job #2, we'll wake him up and give him a bath and some milk.
For now I'm going to sit and relax with my diet coke and boyscout kettle corn. Which, by the way, I've had atleast once a day for the last week. I'm hopelessly addicted.
That's all for now. I've got a lot of shows on Monday that need my undivided attention.

Oh by the way. Praise Jesus....I'm going to start babysitting in a few weeks. (Money yay!)

Best Money I Ever Spent

2008-11-18T13:30:00.003-06:00

I no longer have to pay to go to weight watchers. That's right!
6 weeks ago I got to my goal weight. My BMI is no longer classified as overweight or obese (like it was.) It is classified as Healthy.
Today I received my Weight Watchers Lifetime membership.
As long as I stay at goal weight (or up to 2lbs over) I do not have to pay.

When I got pregnant with Snickerdoodle two years ago, I was at my highest weight. I was devestated and thought that I was doomed to be fat forever.
Weight Watchers has been so easy. Well, it's not easy but it's like childbirth; the outcome makes you forget how hard it was. I know myself and I know that if it was too hard and didn't work, I would have given up. I do not like to work hard.

If you need to lose weight, go to a meeting. It is worth the time and money.

I won't forward emails but I can't resist a survey

2008-11-13T18:04:00.002-06:00

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Depends on the gift but I take pride in my wrapping abilities
2. Real tree or Artificial? always artificial
3. When do you put up the tree? usually first week of December but whenever I make room for the tree
4. When do you take the tree down? asap after Christmas
5. Do you like eggnog? no never tried it
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I'll agree with Sissa. The rollarblades were a great Christmas.
7. Hardest person to buy for? TheOldMan
8. Easiest person to buy for? Snickerdoodle
9. Do you have a nativity scene? yes it's one of the few things in life that I'm sentimental about
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? mail the photo postcards
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? maternity underwear that was too small (no offense if the giver reads this)
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? White Christmas or A Christmas Story
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? when we get the money together sometime close to Christmas
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? yes
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? pumpkin pie (yes it's a Thanksgiving food but there is never a wrong time for pumpkin pie)
16. Lights on the tree? must be white and non-blinking
17. Favorite Christmas song? several
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? travel
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? yes
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? angel growing up but a star on my own tree
21. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? whenever I'm with family
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? WalMart
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? I bought a lot of blue ornaments when I got my tree a few years a go. I wish I would have gone with red.
24. Favorite dessert for Christmas dinner? angel food cake or pumpkin pie
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Victoria Beckham perfume, Goodys/Old Navy/iTunes giftcards

Again, with the nonblog

2008-11-10T19:34:00.003-06:00

I still have nothing to blog about so here are some pictures.

what's happening

2008-10-30T11:13:00.002-05:00

TheOldMan pointed out that despite the title of the last blog "why don't i ever blog anymore", I didn't really blog. I just posted a picture.
So here you go. I am not leading a very exciting life so I will just sum up what's up.
I've not been sleeping well. Bouts of insomnia are uncool.
I'm trying contacts again and getting some fancy new glasses. I'm going to have my tear ducts plugged because I have dry eyes. (Thanks mom!)
We rearranged the living room. My house needs cleaning fairies.
Speaking of the fancy new glasses, let me explain our medical spending situation.
TheOldMan has a benefits card that we use as a credit card for medical expenses (copays etc.)
It automatically comes out of his pay and is tax free and all that.
We accidentally used it improperly at the beginning of the year and they suspended us from using it until we paid them back. That just happened this week. So, we have a years worth of money to spend in a short amount of time. So we've made eye doctor appointments and may make some dentist appointments. We are going nuts on the medical care. It is a good thing TheOldMan is going to the eye doctor. His glasses (which he never wears) are round and big and ugly. Plus, the squinting at the tv is killing me. He's driving me nuts. So, I am going with him to make sure he gets nice glasses that he will wear. And since we have an slightly excessive amount of money to spend, I picked out some stupidly expensive frames for myself. He couldnt believe it when I told him how much they were. Needlesstosay, I will have no problem spending this money. If we don't spend it, we lose it forever so I don't feel bad about treating myself.
What else. Oh, Snickerdoodle is going to be a Frog Prince for Halloween. Gramma made his costume and it is adorable. Tomorrow night he's going trick or treating for the first time. He's going with his girlfriends who are dressing like princesses. It'll be supercute. I'll post lots of pictures. And YAY! I get to leave town this weekend. (This town is painfully dull so even if I have to sit in the car for hours, which I hate, it is better than sitting around here all weekend)
Well there is a blog. I am hungry now which is too bad because we have not shopped for groceries and I have no idea what to feed myself.
THE END

Smiles on Sunday (Why don't I blog anymore?)

2008-10-27T10:21:00.002-05:00

Here is the family celebrating Hermano's Birthday. MJ, Mom, Hermano, Dad in the back. Snickerdoodle, Sissa, Me, RayRay, TheOldMan in the front.

Smiles on Sunday

2008-10-19T19:52:00.004-05:00

Haven't posted in a while. Not sure why. Haven't been busy.
Here are some pics.

Before and After

2008-10-08T19:41:00.007-05:00

2 years ago when I got pregnant with Snickerdoodle, I weighed 60 lbs more than I do now.
1 year ago when I joined Weight Watchers, I weighed 40 lbs more than I do now.

Check out the pictures. I know that size is just a number but size 6 feels much better than size 18 did.

BEFORE

AFTER

Smiles on Sunday

2008-10-05T20:27:00.002-05:00

Lame...or Awesome?

2008-10-01T10:36:00.002-05:00

Before we get into our regularly scheduled blog...my babysitting job has fallen through and we're financially worse off than before.
I'm pretty ticked.
But anyway here we go!

I want honest opinions. TheOldMan thinks my iPod purchases are less than awesome but I'm unashamed of each of them. So I thought I'd hit shuffle and give you an idea of what I listen to. Let me know what you think and give me your musical recommendations.

#1 The Sign - Ace of Base
#2 I Want You - Savage Garden
#3 Mercy - Duffy
#4 Hold On - Wilson Phillips
#5 Say it Ain't So - Weezer
#6 A New Day Has Come - Celine Dion
#7 That's the Way it is - Celine Dion
#8 I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers
#9 Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
#10 Take a Chance on Me - ABBA
#11 Jump Around - House of Pain
#12 Love Remains the Same - Gavin Rossdale
#13 What a Girl Wants - Christina Aguilera
#14 Say You'll Be There - Spice Girls
#15 SexyBack (clean version) - Justin Timberlake

So there you have a sampling of my mostly 90's musical selection. What do you think?
Lame or Awesome?

Feeling blue

2008-09-27T20:54:00.002-05:00

My friend Lindsay just called. She's on her way to the airport to fly to the Philippines to start her 11 month mission adventure.
I knew she would be calling; I was prepared. I still couldn't say anything to her. Everything came out high-pitched. I cried. We said good-bye.
It's no big deal really. She lives in LA. We only see each other once a year anyway. I just saw her. She'll be back in 11 months. We're on schedule. I still cried.

Smiles on Sunday-Late Again

2008-09-23T10:50:00.004-05:00

This is my dear dear friend Lindsay who is leaving to travel the world for Jesus FOR A YEAR. She's leaving in 5 days. I just wanted to put a picture with Snickerdoodle because I'm gonna miss her A LOT. Check out her blog, she still needs cash and lots o prayers.

Also, I thought I'd include a picture of Snickerdoodle's new do. All the curls are gone for now. We're hoping they grow back.

I'm grumpy

2008-09-18T19:33:00.003-05:00

grumpy grumpy grumpy grumpy grumpy grumpy grumpy grumpy

Doesn't make for a very good blog. Sorry to my fan(s).

I need to stop feeling sorry for myself.

Let's get some perspective!
a)I've got a wonderful loving husband and son. I love them more than anything and they love me.
b)I've lost 65 lbs! (without really even trying)
c)Jesus loves me and will provide even when we can't see the way.
d)That's pretty much all I need.

but ugh! it sucks when you can't see how it'll all work out.
Faith and surrender are tough.
I know that trusting in God is the only way. However, completely trusting is really tough.
It's tough to just give it all up. I want to know how it'll work out. I want to rely on myself.
But...that doesn't seem to be working.
boo.

Lindsay's video

2008-09-17T13:50:00.002-05:00

Check this out. Pray with and for Lindsay.

Smiles on Sunday

2008-09-14T20:02:00.002-05:00

Prayers needed

2008-09-13T22:08:00.002-05:00

Above all else, I am asking for your prayers.
My deardeardear friend Lindsay is (hopefully) flying to the Phillipines in two weeks to start an 11 month journey to 11 countries to share the love of Jesus.
Please check out her blog and read all about Adventures in Missions

She is trusting the Lord that the remaining financial needs will be met within the next two weeks. I urge you to pray for her now and for the next year.
I also ask, if you are able, to help her financially (and soon.)

Thank you. She will be reaching so many people and touching so many lives over the next year. Please be a part of that through your prayers and generous donations.

Stupid Blogger

2008-09-13T13:32:00.001-05:00

The laptop doesn't like blogger.
I can post but I can't leave comments.
Aggravating because I loved leaving comments but now if I want to, I have to get on the PC and that's a whole other aggravation.
So. Less posting. Less commenting. Boo.

too early to blog

2008-09-10T05:18:00.004-05:00

I have been up for a while and it is still an unholy hour.
I think Snickerdoodle may be cutting a molar or something. He's woken up whimpering several times the last 2 nights.
And once I'm awake, it takes a long time to go back to sleep :(

So why not get on the computer?! That'll help! no. no it won't but I'm doing it anyway.

Anyway, here's a picture of Snickerdoodle from yesterday evening. He was outside playing with his crazy uncle and aunt and our wonderful friend Linz. This picture cracked up TheOldMan and I because it shows a side of Snickerdoodle's personality that only we usually get to see. He's an ornery bugger and now I have photographic evidence.

I should try and go back to sleep now.

Smiles On Sunday-the Video

2008-09-07T17:04:00.002-05:00

Smiles on Sunday

2008-08-31T22:41:00.002-05:00

Snickerdoodle watching a video Aunt Sissa sent of herself waving and saying hi on my phone.

He thought it was great!

just being honest

2008-08-26T21:22:00.004-05:00

I am emotionally spent. This weekend kicked my butt. I think it's weird my brother is married. I hate that he's far away. (He's in the Caribbean.) I miss him. I almost got emotional going to Culver's for dinner because that's where my new sister-in-law works. Snickerdoodle keeps taking Uncle Hermano's picture off the fridge and carrying it around the house. He likes to look at pictures of his aunt and uncle and smile and babble. He misses them too.
I'm watching Star Wars episode III (again) and wondering why I had such a crush on Hayden Christianson. He can't act. But he plays the bad guy and I always like the bad guy. This movie stinks. I've come to a sad conclusion that I think each Star Wars movie is really crappy but awesome in a way. I can't resist them though. Anytime this junk is on TV, I have to watch it. The prequels would have been better without Natalie Portman and Hayden Christianson. I love them both but these movies would have been better with different actors.
I love staying home with Snickerdoodle but wish I could find a stinking job already. I hate that TheOldMan has to work two jobs. He's not home enough.
I'm just feeling blah about these things, not curl-up-in-bed depressed. No need to worry.
Senator Palpatine is a bad dude. I like him.
I only have 2.8lbs to go until goal weight (yay.) I want to finish it up this week but I want Taco Bell too. This is my dilemma.
Random fact: I like string cheese. a lot.
I'm going to paint my toe nails two different colors. Maybe I'll post a picture. Probably not though. I have nice feet but I don't think I want a picture of my foot on the web.
I don't know my neighbors names. I don't know if apostrophes belong in that sentence.
Ewan McGregor made an awesome Obiwon Kenobi.
Anakin Skywalker's about to kill all the younglings. That part makes me sad.
My brother has hairy Chewbacca legs.
I could eat WeightWatchers SmartOnes Stuffed Breakfast Sandwiches for at least 2 meals a day. They are delightful and scrumptious.

Smiles on Sunday (The Wedding)

2008-08-24T07:21:00.001-05:00

I love The Office

2008-08-12T18:09:00.002-05:00

September 25...I'm counting the days!

Smiles on Sunday (Gramma Edition)

2008-08-11T20:05:00.003-05:00

Gramma turned 50 on Sunday (shh) so we spent another weekend with them.

Snickerdoodle had a great time of course and we got to see Sissa for a few minutes (yay)

Here's Snickerdoodle making a kissy face with Gramma and Grampa.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Bangs

2008-08-08T12:26:00.003-05:00

It's hard to smile for a picture that you're taking of yourself but these are my bangs. I can wear them fuller or swept across. They're versatile. Bangs are fun.

Oh, and I have a job interview on Monday (yay!)

Legal Genius or Lamest Blog Ever

2008-08-08T11:02:00.003-05:00

I watch Perry Mason every weekday at 11. I believe I've expressed my admiration for Perry. He's awesome and there isn't anything else on at 11 so that's what I do. I could do something productive but it's an awesome show so I can't help myself.

I love Della and Paul Drake and even Hamilton Berger and Lt Tragg.
I do, however, find it sad when I recognize guest stars from previous episodes.
I'm not sure the point of this blog but I guess I don't care who knows how much I love Perry.
Even when I would watch it growing up, I would wonder why Perry and Della didn't admit how much they loved each other. Mom has a theory on that but we won't get into it.
Ok, well that's all of my awesome blog for now. Hope you enjoyed.

Bombardment!

2008-08-07T20:46:00.002-05:00

So I had a call from the place I interviewed at few months ago about another job. So I called the lady back thinking we would set up an interview. BUT! She surprised me with a phone interview!
I thought it was very uncool. I wasn't not prepared and came across less polished than I would have had I had time to prepare.
I'm pretty annoyed by this place but would really like a job there.

But I got bangs today so the days not a total loss.

Enter a Sappy Song Lyric Here

2008-08-04T18:13:00.004-05:00

My brother is getting married in less than 3 weeks. I'm feeling kind of emotional.
I got to spend the weekend with Hermano and BlueEyes at Mom&Dads and loved being with them.
When I went to college, Hermano was not quite 12 and I feel like I missed out on a lot and wish I knew him better. Since he moved to town 2 years ago for college, I've really liked having him around and love that he is a big part of Snickerdoodle's life.
I'm glad he has found someone who loves him so much.
I bought some waterproof mascara a few days ago so I'm prepared for the wedding. I'm pretty sure it's gonna hit me hard.
He's my brother and I love him.

Smiles on Sunday (on Monday)

2008-08-04T11:34:00.003-05:00

These are a few weeks old.

I guess he likes peas

2008-07-30T12:23:00.003-05:00

Smiles on Sunday (dressed like daddy edition)

2008-07-27T12:08:00.002-05:00

My lack of blogging

2008-07-24T17:29:00.002-05:00

I don't have much to talk about lately.
I didn't get the job. Lame.
I got a year older. Lame.
I really need a job. Lame.
Sooo. Not much to talk about here.
Will blog again later...if something exciting happens.

Oh, Sissa is having her gallbladder removed on Monday. It's not a difficult surgery but prayers for her are appreciated. Thanks bye

Smiles on Sunday-Birthday Edition

2008-07-20T19:12:00.003-05:00

Update: yes, the icing did come out of the clothing. I would highly recommend Shout Advanced spray for all stains. It works everytime.

"Vacation" Postcard

2008-07-17T10:15:00.003-05:00

Yesterday we celebrated Snickerdoodle's 1st birthday by taking a little vacation to St. Louis.

We went to the zoo and Grant's Farm and had a wonderful time.

He loved it and we had a great time considering it was 95 degrees.

Plus it was cheap so doubley good. I don't have much time for blogging. TheOldMan and I are finishing up party preparations and house cleaning so I'll cut this short.

Smiles on Sunday (early edition)

2008-07-12T18:28:00.003-05:00

The big plan for vacation is to clean the house. We are having the big First birthday party next Saturday so we need to get the house clean before we leave to go anywhere exciting.

I'll be happy if we get out of here by Tuesday. But here is the Sunday post a little early because tomorrow we will be in cleaning mode.

Enjoy! (These pics are from Snickerdoodle's 1 year pictures we got taken today. He hated it but we did get a few good ones)

Friday!!

2008-07-11T20:48:00.002-05:00

It's vacation!
And my iPod came in the mail today!
Big Day!

By the way, FedEx and Apple are amazing! I ordered the iPod on Tuesday night. Thursday morning at 5am it was in China. It was in Indy by midnight and at my door by 1pm! That is fast shipping for only $10!

Fabulous!

2008-07-10T11:32:00.003-05:00

This is my ensemble for Hermano and BlueEyes' wedding next month. The dress is still a little snug and the shoes are a little big but I don't care, I love them both and will look fabulous in them. I'll post a picture of me wearing it instead of on my bed when I fit in the dress a little better. That is a little lightweight shrug I'm going to wear over it and the pearls are peach-colored to match the dress. Overall I'm totally in love with the outfit!

The Job Interview

2008-07-09T16:52:00.002-05:00

It went really well.
This is the first job I've interviewed for in a long time that I can see myself doing and not loathing.
The idea has been terrifying to have to "go back to work" and no longer be at home with Snickerdoodle. But this job seems like I would be good at it and would be doing something important enough that I'd be willing to be away from Snickerdoodle for.
Pray it up! I think I really want this job. The interview went well for once and if I don't at least get a second interview I will be just dumbfounded.

Today's thoughts or Emily's randomness

2008-07-09T11:01:00.004-05:00

It's 11am. Perry Mason's on (yay!)
Snickerdoodle refuses baby food now so he's been eating more "people" food. The diapers have been kind of disgusting.
Hermano is babysitting later while I go to my job interview. I hope for everyone's sake Snickerdoodle doesn't have a stinky diaper in that time.
I'm hungry but haven't eaten yet. That is silly.
I've changed my mind about quitting soda. I can't do it! I won't! You can't make me!
Snickerdoodle's getting his one-year pictures done on Saturday. He seems to be dirtier and more accident-prone lately. I'm hoping for a scratch-free, bruise-free face by Saturday.
I haven't decided if TheOldMan and I are going to get in a few of the pictures with Snickerdoodle and have a professional family picture taken.
I need to decide quickly as TheOldMan will need his hair cut before then.
I haven't decided what shoes to wear to the interview. That is very important. I already have the outfit decided but the shoes are troublesome. I've had a tough time buying shoes lately; sometimes I'm an 8 sometimes a 9 1/2. I bought some fabulous shoes for Hermano and BlueEyes' wedding. They are too big but sooo cute. I'll post a pic of the whole outfit later.
I ordered my birthday present last night! Yay Government Stimulus!
2 days until vacation and we still have no plans. TheOldMan says we can't go anywhere until the house is spotless. We may not make it out of town
Snickerdoodle's party is a week from Saturday and I still have no idea what to do at a 1 year olds birthday party especially when the guests are going to be mostly girls.
I should eat lunch while Snickerdoodle naps since after that I'll have to start getting ready to go.
I'd rather go back to bed.

meme

2008-07-08T11:05:00.007-05:00

Got this from Aunt Staci Love these things (I have an addiction to surveys. I love answering questions. Any time I can fill out a form about myself, I'm thrilled. I know, what a weirdo)

What was I doing ten years ago?
I went to Mexico that summer I think. It was summer before senior year of High School. (That makes me feel old.) I did get my hair cut really short that summer. Kind of wish I hadnt done that.

Five snacks I enjoy

Weight Watchers 1pt Chocolate Chip cookies
Jello Sugar Free Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Fiber One Oats & Caramel Chewy Bars
Baked Scoops and Salsa
Weight Watchers 1pt Peanut Butter Bliss Bars

Five Things on My To-Do List Today

take care of Snickerdoodle
mentally prepare for job interview :(
eat
go check on Merdoc again
laundry

Things I Would Do If I Were a Billionaire
Be debt-free. Buy a very nice house for me and for loved ones. Give away a ton. Buy anything my little heart desired.

Five Jobs I Have Had

Worked at the DQ for a month
Jewelry counter at Walmart
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Prairie Years Bookstore
Childlike Faith Home Daycare

Five of My Bad Habits

extreme laziness
lack of desire to work hard
eating when not hungry
computer addiction
keeping a messy house

Five Places I Have Lived

Western Illinois
small coal-mining town in Indiana
St Louis
small town east of St Louis
Central Illinois

Five People I Would Like to Get to Know Better

Jaymi
Hermano
BlueEyes
Perry Mason
Yadier Molina

Five Random Things About Me

I'm loyal
I can clap with one hand
Every 6-8 months I switch from Diet Pepsi to Diet Coke or the other way around
I watch Perry Mason everyday at 11 because there's nothing else on. And because of his brilliant legal skills. I wanted to name a daughter Della but it would sound stupid with my last name.
I get too emotionally involved with my tv shows and sports teams.

Smiles on Sunday (on Tuesday)

2008-07-08T10:41:00.004-05:00

Yeah, I'm late on my Sunday post. We went to Mom & Dad's on Sunday and then yesterday when we got home, I had a blazing headache and went to bed.
But here is a video of Snickerdoodle, our piano prodigy.

Frankensteinesque

2008-07-05T08:18:00.003-05:00

Time flies

2008-07-04T11:18:00.003-05:00

This was taken about 11 months ago.

I'll pay you $5 to organize my pictures

2008-07-03T18:13:00.005-05:00

We haven't organized our digital pictures since April.
That has created quite a backlog of Snickerdoodle pictures.
I don't wanna but I need to organize them.
I have been dreading this project.
I need to just start.

I don't wanna.

Update: It's 11pm. I've been working on this for a while now and I have to stop.
I'm nearly done but I just can't go on. I'll finish it up in the morning.

Have a happy 4th.

Updated Update: I finished up this morning. All of the Snickerdoodle pictures are in weekly folders from sonogram to week 51 (12 days until he is 1!) I won't put them in weekly folders after his birthday, that could get out of hand.
Right now he is learning that he can make the bottle drip on himself and his tray if he holds it upside down. He thinks it's very cool, I should probably go take care of that.

My Sissa

2008-07-02T11:18:00.002-05:00

I just realized that I added Sissa to my "nicknames I use on my blog" list but haven't talked about Sissa.

She is great. I love her. Here's a picture of me and Sissa and Hermano that we took a few weeks ago when she was in town. She's not in town often enough. We miss her.

9 days...and counting

2008-07-02T10:58:00.004-05:00

Next Friday when TheOldMan gets home shortly after 3:30pm, we are on vacation. I am ready for TheOldMan to be home for 9 straight days. He deserves it.
The last few days I have been going out of my mind. I'm so bored and tired of being at home. It'll be nice to have a change of pace.
PLUS we are getting Snickerdoodle's 1year pictures taken and celebrating his birthday and having a big ol' schindig with lots of friends. (Having a house full of other people's children has me kind of stressed out but I'll survive. I hope.)
And then it'll be my birthday (yay for presents! boo for getting older)
TheOldMan is getting me an iPod for my birthday (I don't like surprises, I pick out my gifts. I don't want anyone wasting money on something I don't want) so I will take any and all iTunes gift cards I receive :)
Well anyway, I have been really grumpy the last few days. I'm glad TheOldMan has a day off tomorrow. I can't wait for vacation. I'm tired of being in this house. Plus I'm upset with myself because I'm being ridiculous. I hate calling people I don't know but it needs to be done. I'm terrified of saying something stupid and then having to replay the conversation over in my head obsessively. It's for something I want to do so I should just call and get it over with. It's actually impossible to die from embarassment so what do I have to be worried about? Well I'm afraid they'll make fun of me after we hang up and then when I get there, they can point and laugh at the girl from that embarassing phonecall. These are the things that keep me up at night. That and the idiot driving blocks away with their bass pounding at 2am. Stupid paper-thin walled house. Why do people need their music that loud?! I don't understand that! ugh.
okay, i'm done ranting. I'm going to watch Roger Federer pound someone else at Wimbledon now.
Have a fantastic day, I'm certainly going to try.

Blogging Assistance Needed

2008-06-30T20:28:00.004-05:00

Blogging Questions since I'm new at this:

Where can I find a cooler layout/templete than the ones Blogger has available?
I put a link to something in a previous post but how do I do it so that when you click on the word it links to the page instead of just having a link stuck in the middle of my post?
I thought I had more questions. I guess I'd like any tips about Adsense too. I set up an account but not sure I'm using it effectively.
I think that's it.
Thanks, have a good night

It kinda feels like going underwater

2008-06-30T14:26:00.004-05:00

I have finally decided to try the Nasel Rinse my doctor gave me a few months ago.
I have suffered from headaches most days for as long as I can remember. I assumed I had allergies. A trip to the doctor confirmed that really isn't the problem. I assumed it must be because I have a defiated septum. The doctor confirmed my nose really isn't as crooked as I thought and I would not be getting a insurance-paid nosejob.
So my headaches, while not really that terrible but still annoying, have no known cause. The ear/nose/throat doctor gave me the NeilMed Nasel Rinse.
http://www.neilmed.com/usa/index.php
Since taking Sudafed everyday for unknowncaused headaches felt silly and unhealthy, I finally decided to rinse my nose out.
Let me just say, I was horrified at the idea. I actually made TheOldMan try it first. I can't swim, I don't go underwater. So the idea of having water fill up my sinuses was terrifying.

It's really not so bad. I haven't taken any medicine in days. Hermano wanted to try it so I bought him one. (He has always been anti-medicine but was sick of being stuffed up)
He used it last night and doesn't feel stuffy today. Overall, I'm sold. It says to add it to your daily routine. Use it everyday. I totally agree. The more you use it, the faster it goes through. Which makes me feel like me sinuses must be cleaner than before. I bought it for about $12 at Walgreens.
Just a recommendation. Give it a shot. Follow the directions. It comes with a 30page informative booklet so all the information you will ever need and more are in there.

Smiles on Sunday

2008-06-29T13:33:00.002-05:00

Baby Steps

2008-06-29T08:19:00.002-05:00

I may have to put up a video of it because it's so darn cute.
Snickerdoodle is getting so close to walking! Well technically he is walking.
Friday he would take one step and then dive. Saturday morning he took one step and stayed up.
Saturday evening he took 3 steps at a time. We just kept holding out the stuffed meerkat his Uncle Hermano got for him at the zoo. He loves it. He slept with it last night and when he gets upset in nursery at church, they usually have to find it in the diaper bag to make him happy again.
Speaking of which, I should call Hermano and see if he's awake and joining us for church.
I'm going to guess.....no.
Oh well. TheOldMan's at work today so I have to get myself and Snickerdoodle ready.
I should go do that instead of telling you about it.
Oh! I'm going to have a weekly Sunday post called Smiles on Sunday. Which will just be a smiley picture of someone (it'll usually be Snickerdoodle I'm guessing) Check it out later this afternoon!
Have a great day!

bad girl!

2008-06-28T11:53:00.003-05:00

I was going to fast and pray yesterday. I ended up eating and not praying.
So today! Prayer and Fasting!
So far, so good on the fasting.
I was going to use my alone time during Snickerdoodles nap to pray and maybe even read the Bible.

I read blogs instead.

By the time Snickerdoodle takes his afternoon nap, theOldMan will be home from work so hopefully I can send him to the store or something so he's not a distraction.
Blah. Bad girl!
I have been such a lazy Christian for so long that I feel bad about going to God with my heartaches. My heart aches for loved ones who are dealing with a heapload of crap. I don't go to God enough with the good things. This next comment will be ridiculous but...I feel like, since I don't have a close relationship with Christ like I should and would like to, he really has no reason for listening to my prayers. And yes, I know that's not how God works. Silly statement warning: I feel like he will be more likely to listen to these prayers since they are on the behalf of someone else. I know he has no reason for answering my prayers, I make very little effort to be close to him. I take him for granted. But that's why his grace is so amazing. So hopefully bathing my loved ones situation in prayer will awaken the desire to talk to God more. That's my prayer.

No more soda :(

2008-06-26T14:08:00.002-05:00

I've been cutting back on my Diet Pepsi intake and I think it's finally time to quit it completely.
Hermano and BlueEyes don't drink soda anymore and they seem very happy about it. (Yes. Not only do the husband and child get nicknames but so does everyone else. I have one for everyone. It's more fun that way I think)
So anyway, once the last of the Diet Pepsi is gone, I will buy no more.

Too young for terrible twos?

2008-06-23T18:00:00.002-05:00

These pictures were taken within seconds

Say Cheese!

2008-06-23T13:55:00.003-05:00

Milestone

2008-06-23T08:32:00.004-05:00

Tomorrow when I weigh-in at Weight Watchers, I will hit a milestone weight. 55lbs lost. Even more exciting...I only have 10 to go. I may be able to get there before Hermano's wedding in August. That's a good thing because the dress I bought doesn't fit yet. Neither does the other dress my Mama made me to wear to wear at the rehearsal. Even if I don't get to goal weight, I'd like to fit into the dresses.
Technically my goal weight is 15lbs to go but Mama thinks I would look gaunt. So I moved it up 5lbs. Plus it has given me hope that I can actually get there. 15lbs seemed insurmountable somehow but 10 seems possible. Sounds kind of silly considering how far I've come but I'm still very easily discouraged.
Only somewhat related side note: My new favorite snack is Fiber One Chewy Bars in Oats & Caramel. I dare say they are decadent. If you need more fiber in your diet, try them. I have to make sure I only eat one a day...otherwise, well, they have a lot of fiber that's all I'll say. Seriously I love them so I want to spread the word. They are good.

Snickerdoodle's New Do

2008-06-22T19:43:00.005-05:00

Snickerdoodle got his first haircut on Thursday. She did a great job with it considering he is a wiggler. So the front's a little crooked, it's understandable.

I decided to try something with it after his bath. Maybe we'll do this everyday until it grows out.

By the way, it took me a while to find this picture on the computer. The first 8 months of his life, any time we uploaded pictures from the camera to the laptop, we saved it in a weekly folder automatically. He's now 11 months old and there are 3 months worth of pictures unorganized on my computer. I may be a very messy person and a lazy person but in my heart I am an OCD neatfreak. The unorganized pics are almost too much for me to handle.

DQ

2008-06-22T19:05:00.002-05:00

The OldMan and I let Snickerdoodle get his own cone at DQ this evening. He would have finished it himself but the mess got out of control and I threw the rest of it away. The boy loves ice cream and I'm only partially ashamed about giving an 11 month old ice cream. It makes him happy.

This is my new blog

2008-06-22T16:50:00.002-05:00

I don't have much to say right now but felt like starting a blog. I was inspired by flipflopmamma Jaymi. Her organic-ness and fun blog are inspiring. Being green and cutting out sugar and all that sound like a good idea but a lot of work. So I thought I'd atleast start a blog. I'm not sure how it'll help me be more organic but we'll give it a shot.
Right now I'm watching the Cardinals in extra innings against Boston. They better pull it out. I really hate Boston.

Emily&theBoys

I'm bored of you Blogger

I'm surprised I still remember how to use Blogger

Park and Haircut Day

Freedom

A blog about my shower curtain

Daddy's Little Helper

Being this awesome can be a burden

Joy

Motivation makes me hungry

Please Don't Go Girl

He can dance circles around you

Welch's Mixed Fruit

Eating on Sunday part 2

Horizons

Snickerdoodle video gems

I don't have anything to blog about so let's see how much I can ramble on about nothing

Nothin' Left For Me To Do But Dance

Merry Christmas

ABCs (Man! I cannot pass up a survey!)

7 Things Meme (2 blogs in one day?! Wow!)

Merry Christmas. I finally blogged.

painfully dumb

This is the day that the Lord has made, I guess

Best Money I Ever Spent

I won't forward emails but I can't resist a survey

Again, with the nonblog

what's happening

Smiles on Sunday (Why don't I blog anymore?)

Smiles on Sunday

Before and After

Smiles on Sunday

Lame...or Awesome?

Feeling blue

Smiles on Sunday-Late Again

I'm grumpy

Lindsay's video

Smiles on Sunday

Prayers needed

Stupid Blogger

too early to blog

Smiles On Sunday-the Video

Smiles on Sunday

just being honest

Smiles on Sunday (The Wedding)

I love The Office

Smiles on Sunday (Gramma Edition)

Bangs

Legal Genius or Lamest Blog Ever

Bombardment!

*Enter a Sappy Song Lyric Here*

Smiles on Sunday (on Monday)

I guess he likes peas

Smiles on Sunday (dressed like daddy edition)

My lack of blogging

Smiles on Sunday-Birthday Edition

"Vacation" Postcard

Smiles on Sunday (early edition)

Friday!!

Fabulous!

The Job Interview

Today's thoughts or Emily's randomness

meme

Smiles on Sunday (on Tuesday)

Frankensteinesque

Time flies

I'll pay you $5 to organize my pictures

My Sissa

9 days...and counting

Blogging Assistance Needed

It kinda feels like going underwater

Smiles on Sunday

Baby Steps

bad girl!

No more soda :(

Too young for terrible twos?

Say Cheese!

Milestone

Snickerdoodle's New Do

DQ

Enter a Sappy Song Lyric Here