This is my very first pie I have ever made! It's from my Cooking Light Cook Book and boy is it good!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Chicken Pox
That is what I said! Jackson was officially diagnosed with the Pox. We have been going back and forth for a month now and questioning if they were bug bites or the pox. If they were bug bites then we would all have them. Jeff and I have both had the pox, so that would probably explain why we don't have any red bumps on our bodies.
The first time I took Jackson to the doctor, I was told that they were just bites. Well, he continued to get more but just a couple at a time and mostly around the leg area. On Sunday a week from last Jackson woke up with these suppose bites all over his body. (My first thought when all this started was Chicken Pox, but you usually trust your doctor.) I wasn't quite sure what to think other then this isn't normal and Jackson and I have been sleeping in the same bed and I don't have them. Well, I called the doctor, again! I pretty much told them the story of our first visit and explained that I wanted to be referred out to a specialist. They told me that I needed to see a doctor and they would determine weather I need to be referred out. I told them I didn't want to see the last doctor we saw cause he didn't know what he was talking about! He even told me he didn't know very much about children. That says a lot.
Off we go to the doctor with Kathy, my mother n law. We see a different doctor and the first thing that comes out of his mouth is Chicken Pox. Yeah! We are finally going some where with this. He couldn't explain why it's gone on for so long, but he was sure it was Chicken pox. He wrote a prescription and told us if Jackson gets a fever to call right away.
Well, Jackson never got a fever this last weekend, but he sure hasn't been himself. It is all making sense now. Needless to say more of the bumps are scabbing over, but he is still getting new ones. Definitely not as bad as last weekend. (Note to self: always go with your first intuition.)
Sorry for the bad picture. I took this with my cell phone and Jackson wouldn't sit still.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Finally started flying!
First day on the flight line. This is our initial beer
offering to the instructors. It is sort of a right of
passage, we spent a $1000 on beer and put it
around the simulated pattern that we fly around the airfield.
Getting strapped in for my first flight.
offering to the instructors. It is sort of a right of
passage, we spent a $1000 on beer and put it
around the simulated pattern that we fly around the airfield.
Getting strapped in for my first flight.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Missing Home & Why!
I just want to share with you all the news Jeff and I received last week. As for all of you who know James Sweeten and his girlfriend Leah G. they got married! We thought that this event was going to take place in the Summer of 09. We were hoping to be there for James and Leah and to witness this chapter in their lives. Well, that didn't happen and we are so happy for them. If you guys are reading this "Congrats and we wish we could have been there!" We have known James all through High School and when James finally met Leah we were rooting for this event to happen! We are so proud of you guys, especially for never wanting to get married! But, we truly would have been there if we could.
The next thing on my list of things is so many of my friends are pregnant. I am going to say names so everyone knows who I am talking about. Katie Blanton who was my personal trainer and owned Stroller Strides in Fresno. We have become friends and now we email and play phone tag! She is due in October and wish I could see there "little man" after being born.
Another good friend who is pregnant is Ashley Croff Fry! I have known Ashley since the 7th grade. Even though our friendship got off coarse for a couple years, I still consider her one of my good friends. This girl could tell you things about me I don't even know! Ssshhhhhhh, don't tell Ash! But, she is due in April and I will either be on my way home from visiting California or in Mississippi when she delivers. This I would love to see the most! Our friendship sparked right before she got married, so I am thankful that I was there for that chapter in her life.
A long long buddy's sister April, who we will be friends with for a longtime to come is also due. She is due in February and Thank God I will be home for this one. Thanks for planning it so well, April! I can not wait to see your new addition and for Jackson to see his little girlfriend. Tell Mike and Ella we said he.
The very last special thing I want to share, but I am not saying names is: someone very close to me is going to have a baby. This I have dreamt about and it is finally going to happen. I am not sure when the due date is, but no matter when. I am going to be there for it or very soon after. You know who you are and I love you so much and I am so proud of you for the decision you have made. You truly are a man!
These are the things that make me miss home more then ever. It's hard enough to be away and miss the little things like: Birthdays and Birthday dinners, family gatherings and BBQ's, hanging out with our good friends (Chad & Nicole) and with my parents. Sniff, Sniff! I truly, and I know Jeff does miss these things too cause we talk about it all the time. We just stay positive and look forward to hearing from all of you! We love and miss everyone! (James and Leah, you guys have to wait on having a baby!) We can't miss that! (Sorry if this doesn't make sense or the grammar is bad, I am fighting the tears and just wanted to get this off my chest)
The next thing on my list of things is so many of my friends are pregnant. I am going to say names so everyone knows who I am talking about. Katie Blanton who was my personal trainer and owned Stroller Strides in Fresno. We have become friends and now we email and play phone tag! She is due in October and wish I could see there "little man" after being born.
Another good friend who is pregnant is Ashley Croff Fry! I have known Ashley since the 7th grade. Even though our friendship got off coarse for a couple years, I still consider her one of my good friends. This girl could tell you things about me I don't even know! Ssshhhhhhh, don't tell Ash! But, she is due in April and I will either be on my way home from visiting California or in Mississippi when she delivers. This I would love to see the most! Our friendship sparked right before she got married, so I am thankful that I was there for that chapter in her life.
A long long buddy's sister April, who we will be friends with for a longtime to come is also due. She is due in February and Thank God I will be home for this one. Thanks for planning it so well, April! I can not wait to see your new addition and for Jackson to see his little girlfriend. Tell Mike and Ella we said he.
The very last special thing I want to share, but I am not saying names is: someone very close to me is going to have a baby. This I have dreamt about and it is finally going to happen. I am not sure when the due date is, but no matter when. I am going to be there for it or very soon after. You know who you are and I love you so much and I am so proud of you for the decision you have made. You truly are a man!
These are the things that make me miss home more then ever. It's hard enough to be away and miss the little things like: Birthdays and Birthday dinners, family gatherings and BBQ's, hanging out with our good friends (Chad & Nicole) and with my parents. Sniff, Sniff! I truly, and I know Jeff does miss these things too cause we talk about it all the time. We just stay positive and look forward to hearing from all of you! We love and miss everyone! (James and Leah, you guys have to wait on having a baby!) We can't miss that! (Sorry if this doesn't make sense or the grammar is bad, I am fighting the tears and just wanted to get this off my chest)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Labor Day Weekend (Sunday)
Well, call it what you want, but never go to the Aquarium on a Holiday weekend or when there's a college football game in town.
I do have to admit that we had a lot of fun but boy were there a lot of people. A little to much! Jackson really didn't seem that interested in anything other then the Penguins and the Beluga Whales. He fell asleep way before we even got to the play area! We probably should taken him there first and then that way we could have taken our time and enjoyed looking at all the fish. Oh well, what are you going to do? He still doesn't understand, but we did buy some books about fish. We are doing our homework and reading them every night so when we go back he might know what they are.
Jeff and I really did have a good time and thanks to Robin and Carlie, we did get to enjoy ourselves a little more. They were a big help with Jackson and carrying things for us! LOL After the Aquarium, we drove around and got to see some beautiful homes in Atlanta. Southern homes are so much nicer then any homes back home. We ventured to Peachtree St. and ate at the Cheesecake Factory! YUM!!!!!!
I got to have a Georgia Peach drink, which the whole time I was drinking it I was thinking of Eunique. Thinking back on the good days when we would go to the gym for 2 hours and then drive our skinny butts to have some alcohol! Love you girl!
So back to reality! We then finished and went on our marry way. We didn't get far down the road and everyone but Robin had fallen asleep! So tired! It's hard work chasing a kid around!
Well, to top off the night Robin made us some dinner and a good dinner it was. I always think about my Grandma, but one of the things I miss the most is her cooking. She was the best and Robin made one her best! String beans with onion, bacon & vinegar! Sounds strange but good and the best part was Jeff ate it all and liked it! That is surprising!
We then relaxed and I dyed Carlie's hair and Robin put Jackson down that night! She got loves from the Jackson! Thanks Robin!
I do have to admit that we had a lot of fun but boy were there a lot of people. A little to much! Jackson really didn't seem that interested in anything other then the Penguins and the Beluga Whales. He fell asleep way before we even got to the play area! We probably should taken him there first and then that way we could have taken our time and enjoyed looking at all the fish. Oh well, what are you going to do? He still doesn't understand, but we did buy some books about fish. We are doing our homework and reading them every night so when we go back he might know what they are.
Jeff and I really did have a good time and thanks to Robin and Carlie, we did get to enjoy ourselves a little more. They were a big help with Jackson and carrying things for us! LOL After the Aquarium, we drove around and got to see some beautiful homes in Atlanta. Southern homes are so much nicer then any homes back home. We ventured to Peachtree St. and ate at the Cheesecake Factory! YUM!!!!!!
I got to have a Georgia Peach drink, which the whole time I was drinking it I was thinking of Eunique. Thinking back on the good days when we would go to the gym for 2 hours and then drive our skinny butts to have some alcohol! Love you girl!
So back to reality! We then finished and went on our marry way. We didn't get far down the road and everyone but Robin had fallen asleep! So tired! It's hard work chasing a kid around!
Well, to top off the night Robin made us some dinner and a good dinner it was. I always think about my Grandma, but one of the things I miss the most is her cooking. She was the best and Robin made one her best! String beans with onion, bacon & vinegar! Sounds strange but good and the best part was Jeff ate it all and liked it! That is surprising!
We then relaxed and I dyed Carlie's hair and Robin put Jackson down that night! She got loves from the Jackson! Thanks Robin!
It was a goodnight!
Monday morning we just got up and drove home. A better drive and no Vomit!!!!!!
Monday morning we just got up and drove home. A better drive and no Vomit!!!!!!
Labor Day Weekend (Saturday)
We didn't do very much on Saturday. We pretty much layed around in PJ's until noon talking and catching up. Jeff and I wanted to run some errands and shop at the stores we miss the most.
Stores we miss:
Costco
A Normal Mall
Gap
Huntington Surf & Sport
Food:
Jamba Juice
Cheesecake Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Tomo's
Sakanuya
In N Out Burger
I could name more, but I am having a brain fart!
We did our errands and Robin wanted to stop at the pet store to get her bird some food. Needless to say that Jackson had a ball watching the birds fly around the store and seeing all the puppies. We even pulled out a English bulldog for him to play with. She didn't even know he was there! All she wanted to do was eat the ball. After that we continues on our way when we came across a PGA Super Store! We don't have these at home and I'm sure Jeff was just dancing inside. We tried to get him to stop, but he didn't want to. Probably better we didn't. I'm sure he would have found something expensive!
The rest of the day was pretty relaxing, we did walk through a model home that was just beautiful. It was 6,000 sq ft and was $750,000. Something like that in California would easily be over 2 million. It's amazing to see the price differences, but one can only put up with Tornadoes and humidity!
So anywho, we ventured home and BBQ! It is nice being with family and in a normal home and not in base living. It makes you feel normal!
Stores we miss:
Costco
A Normal Mall
Gap
Huntington Surf & Sport
Food:
Jamba Juice
Cheesecake Factory
California Pizza Kitchen
Tomo's
Sakanuya
In N Out Burger
I could name more, but I am having a brain fart!
We did our errands and Robin wanted to stop at the pet store to get her bird some food. Needless to say that Jackson had a ball watching the birds fly around the store and seeing all the puppies. We even pulled out a English bulldog for him to play with. She didn't even know he was there! All she wanted to do was eat the ball. After that we continues on our way when we came across a PGA Super Store! We don't have these at home and I'm sure Jeff was just dancing inside. We tried to get him to stop, but he didn't want to. Probably better we didn't. I'm sure he would have found something expensive!
The rest of the day was pretty relaxing, we did walk through a model home that was just beautiful. It was 6,000 sq ft and was $750,000. Something like that in California would easily be over 2 million. It's amazing to see the price differences, but one can only put up with Tornadoes and humidity!
So anywho, we ventured home and BBQ! It is nice being with family and in a normal home and not in base living. It makes you feel normal!
Labor Day Weekend (Friday)
I know I am a little late in posting, but I just haven't had the motivation to post. Well anyway, we went to Atlanta Georgia to visit my cousins Robin and Carlie. I haven't seen my cousin Robin since Jeff and I got married and that will be 4 years on October 2nd. It's been awhile and being that we are a lot closer now, she probably won't be able to get rid of us!
We started out Friday driving which of coarse most trips due! We left a little earlier then planned so that was a plus. The best part was that Jackson passed out as soon as we started driving! For those of you who don't have kids, this makes your trip a little more enjoyable! LOL
We hit some traffic on the way but what do you expect when there's a Alabama & Georgia game. We finally stopped and got some food and gas (for the car!) and continued on our way. At this point Jackson was just about done being in the car. He started to cry and out of no where the kid starts vomiting everywhere. This is when your true parenting skills come in to play. You always cringe at the thought of vomit and let alone the god awful smell! We raced across 4 lanes and yes I was driving! Parked and held my hands out for more puke to poor in, this is the part all bad thought are set aside. You don't even think, you just do it! Jeff was yelling "get him out, get him out" and I'm yelling " I'm trying!" As this is taking place Jackson's got his head back and choking, so I grab his head and pull it forward and here it comes! All over my face, arms, shirt & pants. Oh and in my hair! Do I need to say more........... That's our highlight of the trip. Jeff and I were pretty impressed that we handled it the way we did.
We started out Friday driving which of coarse most trips due! We left a little earlier then planned so that was a plus. The best part was that Jackson passed out as soon as we started driving! For those of you who don't have kids, this makes your trip a little more enjoyable! LOL
We hit some traffic on the way but what do you expect when there's a Alabama & Georgia game. We finally stopped and got some food and gas (for the car!) and continued on our way. At this point Jackson was just about done being in the car. He started to cry and out of no where the kid starts vomiting everywhere. This is when your true parenting skills come in to play. You always cringe at the thought of vomit and let alone the god awful smell! We raced across 4 lanes and yes I was driving! Parked and held my hands out for more puke to poor in, this is the part all bad thought are set aside. You don't even think, you just do it! Jeff was yelling "get him out, get him out" and I'm yelling " I'm trying!" As this is taking place Jackson's got his head back and choking, so I grab his head and pull it forward and here it comes! All over my face, arms, shirt & pants. Oh and in my hair! Do I need to say more........... That's our highlight of the trip. Jeff and I were pretty impressed that we handled it the way we did.
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