Emma this morning...

This is what Emma looked like this morning when I went in to get her. She wasn't crying or anything, but when I walked in she looked at me and started doing the baby sign for "Please?" LOL! She did this yesterday during her nap and it scared her to death, but I guess this morning she remembered that Mommy rescued her and would do it again!

Entrepreneur...

So, I've decided to try to sell the nursing covers that I make. You can find my first listing here. I'm hesitant to list them on Ebay. I've looked at others listed there and they don't seem to be getting many bids, if any at all. It's expensive to list on Ebay, especially if your item doesn't sell. If you or anyone you know is interested in purchasing one, please let me know!! I have different fabrics and would make one for a lower price if someone wanted to provide their own fabric.

Mondays...

Mondays at our house look pretty much the same as the Monday before. I try to get laundry sorted before Emma gets up and one load started. Then I get her up, feed her breakfast and head out the door to Aldi's to grocery shop. When we get home, I unload the groceries and get them put away while Emma plays and "helps" me. After the groceries are put away, we play together and then I get lunch ready. Emma and I eat luch together and then play for a few more minutes before it's time for her to take a nap. While she is napping, I get as much of the laundry done as I can. Five years ago I never would have guessed I'd be so predicitable! LOL!

What do your Mondays look like?

A New Niece!!

Abigail Grace was born today at 12:08pm (TX time) in Midland, Texas to Reg and Tera McConnell! She was 7 pounds 6 ounces and 20 inches long. I'll post pictures as soon as I get them. They say she has a head full of DARK hair, so much that she is already wearing a bow!! They did a video of going to the hospital and Tera getting prepped, etc. They also asked Trent what he wanted to tell Abby and with no prompting he said, "That I love her"! Is that not the sweetest thing you've ever heard?!?

More Christmas pictures...

Grammie and Emma.

Emma with Grammie and Grampie.

Emma patiently waiting to ride in her new wagon as it is being put together.

Mommy and Emma before church on New Year's Eve.

Emma with GigiPops after church on New Year's Eve. (Pops was distracted because Emma wouldn't look at the camera.)

Grampie opening a gift.

Emma wearing one of Grampie's gifts.

Emma playing on her swing set she got for her birthday several months ago, while Gigi watches.

Pops helping Emma slide.

Mommy showing Emma the Bible GigiPops gave her for Christmas.

Rachael Ray does it again!

On this morning's show she made roasted broccoli with some chicken dish (missed that part). I made it tonight and can I just say "YUMMO"!!

Roasted Broccoli

1 head broccoli cut into spears
3-4 cloves of garlic, diced finely
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Lay the broccoli on a baking sheet, top with the garlic. Drizzle with EVOO. Toss broccoli and garlic. Roast in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or so (until tips begin to look a little crusty).

Rachel said the broccoli would have a nutty flavor. It did and it was yummy! I served it with chicken that had been rubbed with a Caribbean jerk rub grilled on the George Foreman grill and rosemary bread.

Let me know if you try it and what you think!

The Book Meme...

Kelly just tagged me with this. Since I am lacking in blog posts, I am diligently doing my homework. She took the time to look up what a meme is. If you're curious, check here.

So, the book meme goes something like this:

• Grab the book closest to you open to page 123, and go down to the fourth sentence
• Post the text of the following 3 sentences on your blog
• Name the author and book title
• Tag 3 people to do the same

Here's mine:

"Then take your best guess on how long it will take you to complete each task for each zone. You may need to factor in time to shop for new storage containers. Remember, this is just an estimate to help you plan your bedroom decluttering project." 1,001 Timely Tips for Clutter Control by the Editors of FC&A Publishing.

(Shopping for storage containers??? OK!! Let's go to IKEA!!)

I will say that I cheated a little, not once but twice. The first book I saw was a soft shapes book. 2 guesses who's book that is. The next book I saw laying on the desk was the New Geneva Study Bible. On page 123 you will find the ten commandments. Don't get me wrong...great quote! I just thought the clutter book might be a little more fun and it was also on the desk!

So...now I'm to tag 3 people...

I tag Melanie, Kerrie and Michelle (hope you're able to access Blogger these days!)

I know...I know...

It's been FOREVER since I posted. My time on the computer is somewhat limited these days. Emma has completely given up her morning nap so we play together or run errands in the morning. My afternoons are usually filled with cleaning bathrooms, doing laundry or cooking (ok, well sometimes taking a nap). I usually prefer to spend time with Jonathan in the evenings. So there you have it. Posting on the blogs has taken the backseat and I'm not sure it will move much from there. I will still try to post, but don't be surprised if you go a week or two with no new posts and then all the sudden see a splurge of new ones. I'll be trying to catch you up on the things I haven't had time to blog about. :-) I think I won't spend a lot of time posting about Christmas. Pictures are worth more than a 1000 words, so enjoy! There are lots here and more on Emma's blog.















Emma and Grampie before church on Christmas Eve.















Emma and Uncle Steve on Christmas Eve.





















Emma and Grampie after Emma opened a gift.















Emma and Daddy on Christmas Eve opening a gift.















The Kelly's 3 on Christmas Eve before church.