It's officially...

TOENAIL SEASON!! Green for St. Paddy's Day...

Emma wasn't too patient the first go round, but she was much more intrigued for the touch-up!

Spring garden...

We planted our spring garden this past weekend. We actually planted some seeds this year...that's a first for us. Little seedlings are a safer bet, but surprisingly we have some things starting to come up! Here are some pictures the day we planted (Saturday). We have radishes, carrots, cabbage, an early girl tomato, spinach, lettuce, and mesculin greens. YAY!

2 hours, 28 minutes and counting...

That's how long Emma has been playing in her bed, refusing to take a nap... *eyes rolling*

Goober ChickenTush

I found this on my cousin Kerrie's blog. Enjoy!

What's your new name?? :-)

1. Use the third letter of your first name to determine your New first name:

a = snickle
b = doombah
c = goober
d = cheesey
e = crusty
f = greasy
g = dumbo
h = farcus
i = dorky
j = doofus
k = funky
l = boobie
m = sleezy
n = sloppy
o = fluffy
p = stinky
q = slimy
r = dorfus
s = snooty
t = tootsie
u = dipsy
v = sneezy
w = liver
x = skippy
y = dinky
z = zippy

2. Use the second letter of your last name to determine the first half of your new last name:

a = dippin
b = feather
c = batty
d = burger
e = chicken
f = barffy
g = lizard
h = waffle
i = farkle
j = monkey
k = flippin
l = fricken
m = bubble
n = rhino
o = potty
p = hamster
q = buckle
r = gizzard
s = lickin
t = snickle
u = chuckle
v = pickle
w = hubble
x = dingle
y = gorilla
z = girdle

3. Use the third letter of your last name to determine the second half of your new last name:

a = butt
b = boob
c = face
d = nose
e = hump
f = breath
g = pants
h = shorts
i = lips
j = honker
k = head
l = tush
m = chunks
n = dunkin
o = brains
p = biscuits
q = toes
r = doodle
s = fanny
t = sniffer
u = sprinkles
v = frack
w = squirt
x = humperdinck
y = hiney
z = juice

$300 to fix or $215-$400 for new?!?!

Ok...so the motor is out on the washing machine. To replace it, it will cost almost $300. I can get a NEW WASHING MACHINE FOR $218! I would rather pay up to $400 for a new washer than $300 for one with no warranty left that may have to be fixed again. Jonathan agrees that a new machine is the better investment, so I guess we're in the new washer market...

Drive belt??

Our washing machine isn't agitating or spinning. From what I can find on the internet, the drive belt may be worn or broken...whatever that means. Please pray Jonathan can figure it out and fix it soon. I'd hate for any of the 3 of us to have to go in public naked due to the lack of clean clothes!! And more importantly right now, there are soaking wet clothes in the washer that I've tried to spin and re-spin 3 times...it doesn't take long for wet clothes to mildew...eeeewwwww!

Motor Vehicle Inspection...

I'm used to getting my car inspected. Texas requires the same thing. My inspection expires the last day in December. Since we have lived in North Carolina, I don't think we have ever had my car inspected on time. December is filled with Christmas and our minds are not turned to maintenance of the car. So every year we receive a letter in the mail at the end of February stating that we have until May 1 to get the emmisions test done or we will be fined $250. This is enough of a warning for me to go get the car inspected! SO...today, Emma and I spent 25 minutes sitting inside a little Texaco station waiting for the car to be inspected. There is a place on 49 where we ususally go, but the guy who does the inspections was out to a meeting and wouldn't be back for an hour and a half (we get to stay in the car there, so I like it better...but we didn't have an hour and a half to wait for the guy). My point...can someone please tell me why I have to pay an extra $10 to have my window tint inspected? They use a little device that goes against the window and it takes less than a minute! Anyway...no use complaining about it. The fact of the matter is that it costs $40 to get my car inspected (23.50 for the actual inspection, 6.50 for the sticker and 10.00 for the tint inspection). Until next year my car inspection friends! Maybe next year I will remember my inspection before December and get it done in November! :-)

Allergic Rhinitis...

Allergic Rhinitis - Overview

What is allergic rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis, often called allergies or hay fever, occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air that you breathe-you are allergic to them. Your immune system attacks the particles, causing symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose. The particles are called allergens, which simply means they can cause an allergic reaction.
People with allergies usually have symptoms for many years. You may have symptoms often during the year, or just at certain times. You also may get other problems such as sinusitis and ear infections as a result of your allergies.
Over time, allergens may begin to affect you less, and your symptoms may not be as severe as they had been.
What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
In most cases, when you have allergic rhinitis:
You sneeze again and again, especially after you wake up in the morning.
You have a runny nose and postnasal drip. The drainage from a runny nose caused by allergies is usually clear and thin. But it may become thicker and cloudy or yellowish if you get a nasal or sinus infection.
Your eyes are watery and itchy.
Your ears, nose, and throat are itchy.
Which allergens commonly cause allergic rhinitis?
You probably know that pollens from trees, grasses, and weeds cause allergic rhinitis. Many people have allergies to dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, and mold as well. Things in the workplace, such as cereal grain, wood dust, chemicals, or lab animals, can also cause allergic rhinitis.
If you are allergic to pollens, you may have symptoms only at certain times of the year. If you are allergic to dust mites and indoor allergens, you may have symptoms all the time.


THIS IS ME RIGHT NOW! Is there any relief? If anyone has any suggestions, FOR THE LOVE OF SPRING, please let me know! I'm taking Allevert everyday and we won't have prescription insurance until April 1 due to Jonathan's new job...I'm to the point that I will try ANYTHING! It's so bad that I SERIOUSLY thought about wearing a surgical mask to walk this morning!!