I can't believe it has been almost 3 weeks since I have posted a note. For a quick update of life. Brother-in-law visiting, just left this morning to go back to MN. Stepdaughter visiting for 4 weeks (now in her 3rd week) and mother-in-law and great aunt visited. On top of all that, we had … Continue reading So much, where to start…

In my book "What to Expect When you are Expecting" I notice each month the additional things that women may be experiencing when they are pregnant. For example, I am now in my 5th month and this month I can expect backaches, bloating, flatulance, indigestion, pink toothbrush caused by bleeding gums, nosebleeds, swollen extremeties and … Continue reading Pregnancy update

I am sitting in my home office, watching Bobby Flay grilling on the Food Network and munching on some Rice Snack Mix. In the air is the smell of sauerkraut, weiners and pork in the slow cooker.I never imagined the wide variety of ethnic foods until I married my husband. He is half Italian and … Continue reading All about food

Last evening I had the pleasure of going to the Fort Worth Symphony's Concert in the Garden series. This particular evening, which included a laser light show and fireworks, was a tribute to summer blockbuster movies including Superman (original score by John Williams), Harry Potter and Stars Wars just to name a few. My brother-in-law, … Continue reading Concert in the Garden

Every day I see an add on TV for our city's summer reading program and lately I have had a few friends that I have given recommendations for reading specific books. SO, I thought I would share these great summer readings with everyone.1. Free to Grieve: Healing and Encouragement forThose Who Have Suffered Miscarriage and … Continue reading Summer Reading Program

First, the Mavericks lost the NBA Finals. No more basketball. I might be able to get to bed early and get some additional sleep. I am a sports fan so this time of the year is pretty boring. The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup are over. Baseball is ongoing but not too exciting. Football has … Continue reading Random thoughts

This is the time of year, officially, that we pay tribute to fathers. I would hope that we do not limit our praise and admiration to just one day. I can remember so many good things about my father and grandfather.My dad, coming home after a long day's work and hitting the baseball with us … Continue reading For our Fathers

Today is more of a question than a log or journal. What attracts bugs, specifically mosquitos and biting flies, to certain kinds of people?My husband and I were out working on the yard yesterday and cleaning the pool this evening. Within the first 5 minutes I was scratching a number of bites on my arms … Continue reading Bug bites

I was tagged by Katherine for this meme (I confess I don't know what a "meme" is but I am going to do this anyway).What is your favorite word?According to my husband, I speak the words "Good Grief" at least 7 times a day and he says I emphasize it just like Charlie Brown.What is … Continue reading Tagged

The verdict is in. According to our doctor..........we are having a boy!No boy parts are showing in this view (this is a G-Rated site), but hopefully you will see the baby looking straight up, head on the right (you can only see the upper half of the baby in this view). You can make out … Continue reading Baby K