On This Day

Seven years ago today it was sunny and hot. Quite a difference from today. Today we have rain and cool temps. Why do I remember the weather from seven years ago? I was in the final day of my pregnancy with Campbell. We went into the hospital around 7 but he had to be stubborn and hang in until 7:19 a.m. on the 20th. That's okay this way he shares a birthday with Nick and Brian will be able to remember it. Love you munchkin!

Back from Vacation

I have been on vacation to Forks, Washington this past week. Not in the literal sense but figuratively speaking. This trip was not planned. A friend of mine loaned me her Twilight books, so Sunday August 9 I sat down on the rainy afternoon and read. The rest of the week I didn’t accomplish more than reading my books. What was going to happen to Bella, Edward and Jacob next? Would Bella survive this chapter as it seems she is a magnet for bad things to happen? As soon as I was done with one I went to the next one. This was way cool because I usually have to wait for the next book in a series. With the exception of Saturday when I helped my parents move, I read the books. The first book came out in 2005 why did it take me so long to read the books? At first I thought they were teen books. Then I was told to read them by a friend that doesn’t usually have the same taste in books as I. I admit when she raved about them I thought I would never like them if she liked them that much. I was wrong. I probably owe Brian for this week since I was a little distracted and he seemed to take care of the boys. I ate with them and gave them their baths but any chance that I had I went to Forks.

Now I’m anxious to see the movie. I know I will be disappointed that they characters don’t look like I imagined them while I was reading the books. But I can get past that as I have in the past. I saw on a website that she might do another book from this series which would be the first book from Edward’s perspective. I look forward to that.

July 14

I was looking through one of the hundreds of catalogs that I receive (I have been calling and removing my name from the mailing lists, but slowly.) and about fell off my chair. The 80s clothing is back. Now my question is WHY? Did the purple buffalo plaid tunic with leggings and a double belt really look good 20 years ago. Hmmmm . . . NO! Now I know that everything comes back into style as the saying goes but the new designers are supposed to change it up a little bit. I don't think they did that because I looked at the cover of the magazine to see if it was one I kept from the 80s' for some reason. If you wore the clothes the first time this is a era you should not revisit.

Catch up since May 10th.

I know I haven’t been out here for a while and I promised a picture of my birthday/mother’s day present from Brian. Isn’t it beautiful? I went with Campbell to Hartman Reserve on May 19th . It was the first day that it was supposed to get up to 75 degrees so I was excited to not be working. They of course, recommend you wear long pants to protect yourself from Poison Oak and such. It was 83 degrees and since we were in a valley with no wind. It was down right hot walking the woods. Other than that and a few nights out in the neighborhood we haven’t done a lot. Oh I did get a picture of Campbell and his teacher for the year. Finally, she is one of those who runs from the camera. I was annoyingly persistent. (Surprise!)

Funny Story from Thursday

Names have been changed to protect the innocent.

It is about 5:10 on Thursday and I am trying to get all my work organized so they can find my desk on Friday (I have it off to go to the zoo.) The phone rings a two ringer which means it is out of the building. Thinking it is my mom or Brian seeing if I have left yet I answer.
"Heidi, it's Romy"
"I thought you weren't leaving until the script was done." I said.
"I'm not"
"Then why didn't you just walk up the ailse to talk to me?"
"I'm in the bathroom."
"And your calling me to tell me that why?"
"I need toilet paper."
"You need toilet paper? You need me to come give you toilet paper?"
Now by this time I am laughing very hard and I go down to give her toilet paper. My question at this time is "why did you carry your cell phone in to the bathroom?" Wasn't she lucky I'm such a friend? Thanks Romy for doing all my work today!

We are off to the zoo. It is a little cloudy but no rain at this time.

March for Babies

This is a call to all who read my blog. I am walking in the Cedar Valley March for Babies on April 26th. My goal was $100 and I am $25 away from that goal. Please visit my personal page. Marchforbabies and donate a dollar or two. Thank you.

Mexico Update

As of Sunday April 13 we have 61 days before we leave. We now have 3 passports and according to the passport tracking service Brian's has been mailed and will be here this week. I still have 10 lbs to lose. I bought a swim suit today. A one piece mind you, since I bought it at a discount store. I have also started thinking about what we need to take and how we are going to get all 4 of us through the airports without break downs. Just the details now not the necessities.

It's set

The girl's shopping day is set. April 21st we are taking off work and heading east Coralville, Williamsburg and Cedar Rapids. What ever trips our trigger on that day. Okay we do plan to visit for the first time the Flagship store Reminisce but after that it is open. We are leaving after I drop the boys off at their respective place for the day. I wish it wasn't a month away.

Mexico Trip Update

I have 79 days until our Mexico trip with my family. I received my passport on Monday. One down 3 to go. It only took 9 days for them to process and mail my renewed passport. Speedy! We have submitted all passport applications as of March 21. Now we wait. My last brother has not sent his families' yet so I am not the last procrastinator. Can you break the cycle on that disease? I really need to do something. I have gained 2 lbs so now I have 12 that I want to lose before we go. I have to get rid of all this Easter candy.

I received a package today

I received a package today. I knew it would be there when I came home. I was so excited. I ordered a Lisa & Becky rail cart from scrapbooking-warehouse. As I pulled the pieces out of the box, I kept waiting for Brian to come home. I also kept moving Jamison off the pieces. Campbell was playing in the box it came it. Boxes are such cheap entertainment why even wrap toys in them at Christmas? Well, Brian didn't get home for supper but we were able to distract Jamison with food while Campbell and I put my cart together. Then while Jamison was distracted with supper (notice the theme, he is a growing boy), I started loading my cart with all the paper files that have been behind the couch for two years. Campbell put my paper trimmer in the paper trimmer holder and we started filling the basket with tools. I want another one already! Now I can't wait for my books from Simple Scrapbook Magazine. Why does it take 10 days for them to leave their warehouse? There has to be a better way.

We have 94 days till our Cancun trip. Will we all get our passports in time? Will I get in swimsuit shape by then? I started a workout plan last night. I mailed my passport renewal application today. The momentum has started.

Where was Brian all night you ask? He was at Lake Delhi working on our dock.

Friday Night

Tonight is one of those peaceful nights that I enjoy so rarely of late. Brian and Campbell went to the gun show. Jamison is in bed and I have peace and quite. Jamison and I would have gone but they didn't have anything but guns and knifes to view. I said I would go if they had jewelry or cameras. So Jamison and I stayed home. We took a trip to Blockbuster to return movies and get another one.

My team won the 2 week walking competition we had at work. I defended my title. I was kind of worried because the second team was tough. I get to go shopping! It's at a sports store but I'm sure I can find something to buy there. Speaking of shopping, I did get a new pair of jeans on Sunday. It took me an hour on Sunday thanks to the help of the associate at Maurices. I can't believe that I forgot to tell you guys that!

I'm signing off now so I can order pictures. Happy leap day. Walgreens is have 29% off total order today only.

Books

I am so excited. I picked up my book today. I braved the blizzard to go to B&N and get "The Freedom Writers Diary". After watching the movie I knew I had to read the book also. I'm going to try to wait to start reading it though since I have 4 other books and 2 magazines that I am reading right now. I never can have enough to read. This is probably the reason I need to wear reading glasses when I work on the computer or read for more than 5 minutes. My reading glasses are way cool and only cost a buck.

Arrgh! Jean Shopping

I went shopping for blue jeans today. You would think it would be easy to find one pair out of a gazillion, wouldn't you? I want low rise bootcut. Not a lot to ask for. I love the pairs I have from Old Navy but the style that I have, they no longer make. So at work on Friday, I commented that I was going to have to try Levi's because they have their styles for a long time. Levi's are not for me. The one pair I liked from the front - had saggy diaper butt. So I think I tried on every pair of women's jeans at Kohls. I didn't even get into the junior's section because I was just mad. Why do they all have to have stretch? Don't get me wrong I like the spandex in the seat, but I it don't like it in the pocket area. I don't like when you can see the outline of the pocket on my thighs. The part of me that I think is my problem area. Let's just put a flashing red light on it so everyone can notice that the thigh is tight. I am going to sign off now and go scrap a couple of pages to get back into a happy place. I plan to post again later tonight to show my creativity this week.

My First Post

Here it is my first post and I am very nervous. What if I am out here and I don't have any thing interesting to say? Why did I decide to become a Blogger? I want to get better at journaling in my scrapbooking and I want words to be an important part of my sons' lives. Cam has alway loved books but Jami does not sit still for even a short book yet. Course that could be because he doesn't sit still period. We will have to wait and see.