Who Knew?

I am loving this minivan! It is so pretty. I really want one:


Honda Odyssey

It just looks so sleek and nice. And with a push of a button you can open and close the sliding doors and hatch. Love, love, love that. That would be very convienient!!

Now, I am not ashamed to say that I LOVE minivans. I realize I am only 26, but I have 3 kids! It is so great to be able to separate my children if I need to, so whatever we have MUST have third row seating. It also needs to have space in the back for whatever I need, such as a stroller, groceries, luggage if we go out of town, etc.

With that in mind, my second choice for a vehicle would be this:


Honda Pilot

It has third row seating and space in the back for "stuff". It does not, however, have the convienience of doors that open at the touch of a button. However, it is still very nice in every other way.

My only problem with these vehicles is the price associated with them. They are out of my price range. (Hey, we're getting 5 people by on one income here!) But, a girl can always dream, right?

Cause Ya Gotta Have Friends

I am blessed with a wonderful group of friends. There are 5 of us that started our small group when we were going through the 40 days of community study at our church. We were all friendly with each other before but during that time, we all became really close. We didn't want to stop meeting weekly, but finding a time that would continue to work for all of us was difficult. So, we decided to turn our small group into a Sunday school class. We would all already be at the church on Sunday mornings anyway.

After the first of the year, we began a Beth Moore study called Believing God (which, btw, is very powerful). However, another ladies' class wanted to join us for this study. It has been really nice getting to know other women in our church and making new friends, but it leaves us with less time together as a small group.

So, we decided last month to start getting together monthly to catch up. Last month, we met at TGI Friday's and ate dinner and just sat around and chatted for a couple of hours (don't worry, we all left generous tips).

This month, we got together last Friday and went to the Funny Bone to see Gary Valentine. We made a reservation for 6:30 and all met there to have dinner and chat before the 8:00 show. After that, it was still kind of early so a few of us stuck around the mall and caught a movie. It was so much fun. I SO enjoy hanging out with these ladies. They are great! We always have so much fun together.

I can't wait for next month. Any ideas on what we should do at our next get-together?

The Key To Your Child's Heart

I was really looking forward to this new book we are starting at our Tuesday morning women's study today. I read the first chapter yesterday and was really excited for the discussion. I always learn so much from the other moms and leave with a refreshed attitude. We just finished the first study and are beginning this one.



However, when we got there, my little man did NOT want to stay and play. I left him crying with the other kids (and the lady that is paid to watch them) and went on in to the study. He usually will calm down after a few minutes. Today was different though. He was in the next room and I could hear him screaming and calling for me (usually the kids are on the other side of the church, but today they weren't for some reason). My heart was breaking just listening to him. So I snuck out and tried to comfort him for a few minutes and then went back in. I had just reached my seat and sat back down and heard him start screaming again. I couldn't pay attention to the discussion at all because I was too distracted by him. After a few more minutes of his screaming, I finally just gathered my things and left.

I was very disappointed that I didn't get to stay. Hopefully next week he'll be back to normal and will stay. I think he is just really tired today. He didn't even want to play with the basketballs in the activity center at the church. He just wanted me to hold him. I guess he's just having one of those days that he just wants his mommy. I better just enjoy them while I can because this too shall pass.

Oh the joys of parenting.

The Dance

So Saturday night was my girls' father-daughter dance at school as I mentioned. Here is a pic of them and their daddy getting ready to leave.



They looked so cute. My oldest daughter gave me a hard time about the dress. She wanted to wear her Easter dress from last year instead. She finally decided to wear the new dress (obviously). But it was not an easy thing, convincing her. That girl is sooooo moody. I don't know where she gets it! :)

I tell you, I am not looking forward to a few short years from now when my girls become teenagers. They are already so, extremely moody and hormonal! Just wait until they hit puberty, wait until they start getting PMS! Oh what horror that will bring! I think guru and our son will need to have their own place to live when that day comes. It will, assuredly, not be pretty!

Anyway, they apparently had a great time. Guru posted about it as well. You can read that here.

What's up?

Let's just start with the important stuff, shall we? Kevin Covais finally got the boot last night. WOO HOO! Now we just need to kick Bucky off next week and we'll be good.

I've been working on a couple of projects for school with my 3rd grader. First, I had to come up with a costume of sorts for a museum her class did. She was Helen Keller. You can read more about that here. Also, we have been searching the internet for facts about the snow leopard. She has been working on a science project on endangered animals and that's the animal she chose. The final draft is due tomorrow. I hate when they have stuff like this to do when they're so young, cause I get stuck doing a lot of it. A lot of the stuff they have to do requires parental assistance. I've already been through grade school, thank you.

I've also been running all over the place the last couple of days trying to find dresses for my girls that they can wear to their father-daughter dance at school this Saturday. I finally found some this morning (at the 7th store I looked at!!). And they were 20% off too! I also got them new shoes and tights and some little rings and neclaces for their daddy to give them for the dance. I will definately be posting some pics of them.

Thinking about donating their hair over spring break. I know there are places that will give free shampoos, cuts and styles to people who donate their hair to locks of love. I know Kenneths does for sure. I'd like to get my hair cut when they do (though, mine isn't long enough to donate) but I don't really want to pay that much for my hair cut, even if theirs are free. I know, I'm cheap. Or, perhaps, financially challenged would be a better way to put it?

Well, that's about all I've got for you. Maybe I should jump on this Thursday 13 bandwagon. Then, at least, I would have to update at least once a week. Maybe next week.

What, what?!

Was anyone else a little surprised to see Ace in the bottom three tonight? I admit that last night was not his best performance, but it wasn't his worst. I was also surprised that Lisa was bottom 3. I thought she did well last night.

Let me just say that I am tired of Kevin getting through! Why are these parents letting their 10 year old daughters stay up late enough to vote for this guy? And who is voting for Bucky? Stop it, I say, stop!

I bet it's the same people who kept voting Scott Savol through last year!

On another note, I sprained my ankle on Monday. The one that I am always twisting. I stepped down wrong and it just buckled. I heard it crack about 8 times. I thought I was going to be ok though. It hurt like a mother at first, then I got up and started walking around on it and it didn't seem so bad. I figured it would be good to go again by Tuesday. Wrong!

When I got home and took my shoes off, it was pretty swollen. I put ice on it and propped it up. It hurt so bad, I couldn't fall asleep that night.

Now, two days later, I can walk on it, but not for long periods of time. It is still quite swollen and hurts. I went grocery shopping today and went to several other stores in search of supplies to make a leprechaun trap with my kindergartener. So, I was on it a little too much today. Hopefully it will be even better tomorrow. I'm going to try to stay off of it as much as possible.

I would post a picture of the trap, but my camera is in the diaper bag in my van. Great place for it, huh? Sorry, but I don't feel like hobbling down the stairs and outside to get it tonight. What? I already told you my ankle is swollen! I know, I'm a baby. Maybe tomorrow.

You Know You Are Living In 2006 When...

* You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.

* You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.

* You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.

* You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.

* Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.

* You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.

* Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.

* Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic, and you turn around to go and get it.

* You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.

* You're reading this and nodding and laughing.

Who Called It?

Thats right, I DID! Right here.

So at least I'm not the only one who sees that connection! You think Ryan's been reading my blog?

I'm not sure which guys will leave this week, but if it were up to me, it would be Chic...er Kevin and Sway. While I think Sway did better this week than last, I still don't think he's great.

I'll tell ya who did lay the smack down tonight and that's Chris! He nailed that song! I can see him winning this thing.

Elliott did a great job as well, but Chris has the look as well as the voice.

As for the girls, Katharine (no, I didn't misspell it, that's how they spell it on the website) and Kinnik are my picks to leave.

We shall see tomorrow night.