Jacob and I met for lunch today at Zoes Kitchen and it was scrumdiddlyumptious. I like lunch dates. Seeing Jacob in the middle of the day sure does make the afternoon brighter :). I hope you all are having a great day!!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Lunch Date
Jacob and I met for lunch today at Zoes Kitchen and it was scrumdiddlyumptious. I like lunch dates. Seeing Jacob in the middle of the day sure does make the afternoon brighter :). I hope you all are having a great day!!
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Last Weekend
Well, it's Wednesday and I haven't written a weekend recap so I guess I better get on it. We were supposed to go canoeing this weekend but because of the rain that was a comin' we cancelled our trip. Jacob and I decided that we would still go out to the Ozarks and do a little camping and hiking. We are used to rain so it's not that big of a deal for us. We drove to Arkansas after work on Friday, stopped at Cracker Barrel for some yummy home cookin' and then set up camp at the trailhead, wherever we were. Sometime during the night it started storming and it stormed all through the night. We heard some crazy loud thunder and saw some crazy bright lightening. I have learned to enjoy storms as long as there are no damaging winds involved (which thankfully there weren't because we were in a little tent). Our poor Siler Dog was TERRIFIED. With every clap of thunder he would jump up and squeeze in between Jacob and I as close as he could. It was so cute, just like a little kid. It made me get excited about the future when we have little kids scared of storms and monsters and they will want to cuddle up in the bed with us. Jacob said if we have girls then they can be scared but if we have boys he's going to tell them to "toughen up" and go back to bed. We'll see about that!
So Saturday morning it was still pouring. We laid in the tent until it stopped at 10 ish. It was nice to sleep in a bit. When we finally got up we took a 1.5 mile hike to a waterfall called Haw Creek Falls. Since we got like 10" of rain the creeks were very swollen. We didn't take any pictures because we were afraid another downpour might occur. After we hiked back we got in the car and drove to Petit Jean state park. There was a nice waterfall there and some pretty overlooks. I really wanted to go into Conway, Arkansas because my favorite antique stores are there. Knowing that it closed at 5 we were in kind of a hurry. We made it to Conway and I purchased two "antiques". I say that with quotation marks because I am not sure if they are antiques but I liked them. I got a little black shelf with dentils and a somewhat rusty iron chandelier for over our kitchen table. We do not have wiring over it to hang a real light but I wanted some type of decor. This chandelier hold candles rather than lightbulbs. I think it's really cool. Once we get it hung I will take a picture to show you. We got back to Memphis around 7:30 and headed straight to Sam's to get our monthly stock of groceries. We picked up a pizza at Sam's and cooked it when we got home. It was the best pizza I have had in a while. They make them fresh daily and you take them home to cook.
Sunday we went to church and then came home and had leftover pizza (it was a big pizza). Jacob wanted to go to the park because it was beautimatastic (I made that word up in Maine and keep forgetting to use it) outside. I was tired so I made him go to the park with only Siler. I guess that wasn't very nice of me. I did get a nice nap though. Sunday afternoon I ironed all of my outfits for the week and did a few other things...then the day was over.
Monday night Jacob had a basketball game. I went and watched Jacob and Joey and hung out with Ella and Joanna. Ella is the most adorable 1 year old I know.
Tuesday evening Jacob had to take some bones (yes, real dead people bones) to UT to get scanned so I was home by my lonesome. I decided to sew because I have several projects that need finished. Well, I think the old Singer is on it's last leg (it's from 1970). I spent over and hour trying to get it to work and it just wouldn't stop bunching and knotting and clogging. I was quite frustrated. Ironically that same day we received a pamphlet from Hancock's with their anniversary sales and they have some machines over $100 off. Maybe I can think about getting a new one.
Well, that is about it. This blog is really long and I do not feel like proof reading it so disregard any errors you might see. Talk at you later.
So Saturday morning it was still pouring. We laid in the tent until it stopped at 10 ish. It was nice to sleep in a bit. When we finally got up we took a 1.5 mile hike to a waterfall called Haw Creek Falls. Since we got like 10" of rain the creeks were very swollen. We didn't take any pictures because we were afraid another downpour might occur. After we hiked back we got in the car and drove to Petit Jean state park. There was a nice waterfall there and some pretty overlooks. I really wanted to go into Conway, Arkansas because my favorite antique stores are there. Knowing that it closed at 5 we were in kind of a hurry. We made it to Conway and I purchased two "antiques". I say that with quotation marks because I am not sure if they are antiques but I liked them. I got a little black shelf with dentils and a somewhat rusty iron chandelier for over our kitchen table. We do not have wiring over it to hang a real light but I wanted some type of decor. This chandelier hold candles rather than lightbulbs. I think it's really cool. Once we get it hung I will take a picture to show you. We got back to Memphis around 7:30 and headed straight to Sam's to get our monthly stock of groceries. We picked up a pizza at Sam's and cooked it when we got home. It was the best pizza I have had in a while. They make them fresh daily and you take them home to cook.
Sunday we went to church and then came home and had leftover pizza (it was a big pizza). Jacob wanted to go to the park because it was beautimatastic (I made that word up in Maine and keep forgetting to use it) outside. I was tired so I made him go to the park with only Siler. I guess that wasn't very nice of me. I did get a nice nap though. Sunday afternoon I ironed all of my outfits for the week and did a few other things...then the day was over.
Monday night Jacob had a basketball game. I went and watched Jacob and Joey and hung out with Ella and Joanna. Ella is the most adorable 1 year old I know.
Tuesday evening Jacob had to take some bones (yes, real dead people bones) to UT to get scanned so I was home by my lonesome. I decided to sew because I have several projects that need finished. Well, I think the old Singer is on it's last leg (it's from 1970). I spent over and hour trying to get it to work and it just wouldn't stop bunching and knotting and clogging. I was quite frustrated. Ironically that same day we received a pamphlet from Hancock's with their anniversary sales and they have some machines over $100 off. Maybe I can think about getting a new one.
Well, that is about it. This blog is really long and I do not feel like proof reading it so disregard any errors you might see. Talk at you later.
Monday, September 18, 2006
Yee Haw for our Microwave!
For those of you who do not know, we have been remodeling our kitchen for about a year now. We ripped out everything…cabinets, floors, walls, and etcetera. The process to get everything back in has been very slow but rewarding. We have done all of the work ourselves including building our own cabinets. This weekend we finally were able to install our microwave, thanks to Clarence’s help. It may seem like a little accomplishment but I am so excited to have that big ole thing in it’s place and off of the "countertop". It’s all starting to come together!!! The only things we have left now are: a few pieces of cabinetry, countertops and sink, backsplash and some touch up painting, then decorating. I can’t wait to see it all together!! I will send before and after and pictures at a later date. Here is a little glimpse of our installed microwave.
Elephants and Gorillas and Giraffes and Jacob...Oh My.
This weekend family came in town. I love when anybody comes to town but especially when family comes to town. Sally, my mother-in-law, flew in on Thursday night. She was able to go to our first two softball games of the fall season. We won both!! Lauren and Chad were driving at this point and arrived at around 2 am or something. I was sleeping so I do not really know when they arrived.
Friday I had to work but was able to meet them for lunch at Rum Boogie Café. I then had to return to work while they “played” all afternoon. When I got home that evening they had dinner prepared. We ate and hung out until we had to pick up Clarence, my father-in-law, at the airport.
Saturday we got up and went to the zoo. We had a great time at the zoo looking at all of the animals. The zoo kind of made me sad because there were babies EVERYwhere. Babies here, babies there…babies everywhere. I was sad because I wished I was going to be having a baby to take to the zoo. God has a plan. After the zoo we went back home and relaxed and played games until it was time for dinner. We went to Olive Garden for dinner and it was delicious as usual. After dinner we came back to the house and played Cranium. The girls won one game and the guys won one. Remember Jacob…it’s “Broccoli” :).
Sunday we woke up and went to church. Lauren and Chad began their drive home when we left for church. Church was good. We had a guest speaker, Don Whitney, from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was really good and Biblical. After church we had Central Barbeque and then came home and played Spades and Hearts until time for Jacob and I to drop Sally and Clarence off at the airport. We dropped them off and then returned home and watched the season premiere of The Amazing Race. I love that show. That’s about all for our weekend. Next weekend we go canoeing!!!
Sewing Project
I never did blog about last weekend so I guess I owe you something. Last weekend was wonderful because we had no major plans. I did however go to a baby shower for my friend Kristen. She is expecting her first little one, Isabella, very soon. I just thought I’d show you the wall hanging that I made for her. I thought it turned out very cute. I’ve really found sewing to be such a relaxing hobby and enjoy learning and making new things. If anybody needs one…let me know and I’d love to start making things to sell.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Girls' Group
First of all, apologies for being a little behind on my blogification. I like to use my lunch time to write blogs and I have been having lunch meetings left and right. Today we were supposed to go out to lunch for Colin's birthday but they moved it tomorrow so I was without a lunch. I walked to Bogies to get my 1/2 chicken salad sandwich and pasta salad meal for $5. It's delicious. Anyway...this blog is not about my lunch eating schedule but about my awesome Girls' Group!!
I have been involved in a girls' bible study since moving out to Memphis. I have always enjoyed this weekly meeting of accountability. About 6 months ago we decided to split into two groups because it was getting too big...and half of the girls had babies and the other half didn't. So, know I am in a smaller group of about 6 girls and I just love it. Each one of the girls is special. I am learning so much about God and life and everything. We started a new book last week and last evening was our first night to discuss it. I can tell that all of us are going to learn SO much. We are doing a study called Live a Praying Life by Jennifer Kennedy Dean. It's about, well...prayer. The first week really challenged me and I am so excited to get into something with a little more depth.
I have been involved in a girls' bible study since moving out to Memphis. I have always enjoyed this weekly meeting of accountability. About 6 months ago we decided to split into two groups because it was getting too big...and half of the girls had babies and the other half didn't. So, know I am in a smaller group of about 6 girls and I just love it. Each one of the girls is special. I am learning so much about God and life and everything. We started a new book last week and last evening was our first night to discuss it. I can tell that all of us are going to learn SO much. We are doing a study called Live a Praying Life by Jennifer Kennedy Dean. It's about, well...prayer. The first week really challenged me and I am so excited to get into something with a little more depth.
Well, I believe that is all for now but I will leave you with the questions that the author of our study left with me...I've been thinking about them a lot...
Does prayer change God? If so, can He be sovereign? If not, why should I pray?
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Mt. Katahdin
I wanted to get these pictures of Maine up and do not feel like spending any time formatting this entry...so in not the correct order...enjoy!
Mmm..Lobstah!
This was me and Larry the Lobstah in Maine, right before I ate him up. Don't worry Sally, I didn't eat the green stuff. I have to admit, I felt a little sad watching Larry get thrown into the boiling water...although it didn't stop me from eating him. Gulp.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
I Heart New England
Our trip to New England was indeed a success. We conquered 4 high points, blew 1 tire on the convertible PT Cruiser, ate 2 lobsters, hiked 20-some miles, spent 3 nights in hotels, spent 1 night in the car, flew on 4 planes, etc, etc. Unfortunately I am a little busy right now but tomorrow I hope to post some pictures and details of our trip so come back soon and hopefully I will have something more to offer you.
By the way, our 2006 Ski Trip has officially been planned. We are going to Whistler/Blackcomb in British Columbia. I am really looking forward to this trip. We have 2 spots available should anybody else want to go with us. It's should be a blast. Dates: December 16-December 21. Cost: $380 per person plus transportation and food.
By the way, our 2006 Ski Trip has officially been planned. We are going to Whistler/Blackcomb in British Columbia. I am really looking forward to this trip. We have 2 spots available should anybody else want to go with us. It's should be a blast. Dates: December 16-December 21. Cost: $380 per person plus transportation and food.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Wacky Quackers
I am finally able to get this picture of Lauren and I up and running. This is from a couple of weekends ago when we went on our Ride the Ducks tour. I so enjoyed having Lauren in town.
Jacob Complaining
Submitted by Jacob
I regret to inform everyone who reads this that I will no longer be posting on this blog. I refuse to waste my time to try to post on a website that only works half the time, and very slowly and haphazardly at that. I am looking in to developing my own website devoted solely to photojournalism and will keep everyone informed if and when this occurs. It will take some time, if it happens at all. For those of you who keep asking and inquiring, I literally have hundreds of photographs that I consider publishable to be printed into fine art prints. Hopefully I will be able to do this as a side hobby-business if the new website happens. In the interim, if anyone is interested in purchasing prints, please let me know. jcartne@hotmail.com
I regret to inform everyone who reads this that I will no longer be posting on this blog. I refuse to waste my time to try to post on a website that only works half the time, and very slowly and haphazardly at that. I am looking in to developing my own website devoted solely to photojournalism and will keep everyone informed if and when this occurs. It will take some time, if it happens at all. For those of you who keep asking and inquiring, I literally have hundreds of photographs that I consider publishable to be printed into fine art prints. Hopefully I will be able to do this as a side hobby-business if the new website happens. In the interim, if anyone is interested in purchasing prints, please let me know. jcartne@hotmail.com
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