The Avengers

So many of us have been waiting for this movie to come out. For us here, the problem is that we can't easily get to a movie theater, so that's kind of a bummer. So far there have been nothing but raves about this movie, which makes us all the more excited to see it. The last time I actually went to a theater was to see a discount movie and that was so long ago. I can't wait to be free to do things again.

Nesting

It's funny how strong the instincts are sometimes. Lately I've been wanting to ready everything for the coming baby and I still have at least 3 more months to go! It's hard to not want to buy just about everything I see sometimes. I think I'm driving my husband nuts, and if I haven't yet, I soon will. LOL!

Drafty

No-No's window is super drafty in the winter. It's so bad that you can see her curtain billowing outward. The curtains I have in there aren't the greatest anyway and I'm considering getting some neat contemporary upholstery fabric and making our own. She has already requested pink ones, go figure lol. I can't wait until we move so we can have more space and the potential for things not to be old and outdated.

Gardening

I love gardening. Actually, I really like vegetable gardening. I've been known to start going at it as soon as the ground starts to get wet. Since I've moved I haven't put much thought into it because we are renting and there isn't a lot of space. I've considered getting a bunch of big pots but I'm not sure what kind of bugs are out here yet and the ones I'm familiar with aren't very appealing lol. I thought bonsai gardening would be fun years ago and tried my hand at it, and failed. So imagine how happy I was when I realized I could Order a Bonsai Tree. At least then I would have some greenery around me.

New Numbers

When we moved we considered a lot of things when it came to phones. We had thought about sticking strictly to our cell phones but that didn't seem like a good idea just in case something happened. In the end we decided to go with a vonage home phone service because it was the best for us. It's funny how as advanced as things become, you still end up going with what you've grown up with. In this case, the method has changed.

Ghostly

Even though I'm not as fair as far as skin tone goes, I'm starting to look a bit pale after being out here for the short time it's been. I'm not at all used to not having some sort of tan lines and the weather out here is one extreme or another. I've been thinking of doing some sort of sunless tanning but being pregnant, I really only can do spray types. So I started looking into the best sunless tanning spray products, and boy are there tons. I will probably have it professionally done since I don't want to turn out streaked in funny places, but I would love to have just a bit of color back.

It's a Boy!

I finally had an ultrasound done last week after much anticipation. It was so exciting to know that everything is okay and that we'll be having a boy! Well, maybe not so much on the gender yet. I think I was really hoping for another girl for the sake of hand-me-downs and the potential shopping lmao! Boy's things just aren't nearly as fun to shop for, but the change will be most welcome, I'm sure. My husband is happy knowing that there won't be another to outnumber him too lol! I can't wait to see how things will turn out, let alone have a baby again.

Sick Father

Content by Kyle Lowe

My father was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago, and we are all so worried about him. His oncologist says that he has the option to do chemotherapy or radiation, but he doesn’t want to. He thinks he is too old and he would rather just die in peace. He doesn’t realize how this will affect my sister and I, and we are very upset with him. I spend all day on my 4g internet trying to find articles and information that support my position that he should at least try to cure it. He is only 65 years old, and I don’t think that is so old he has to give up. He has always been active and healthy, and even though the cancer is advanced we think he has a shot at beating it. I hope that I can find a piece of literature to persuade him soon. I feel like every day he waits the cancer cells grow and take away a little more time we could have with him. If he doesn’t at least try to get better I’m not sure I can ever forgive him.

Portables

I think I finally want a media device, the only thing now is which one. I've considered getting an i pod touch but I'm still kind of torn between that and a Zune. I really like both and they both serve me the same purposes, but with the Touch I could be using Facetime and some other things not available to non-Apple products. It's often hard to ask people as well because there are so many that are partial to particular brands. I think I have more thinking to do lol.

Band Concerts

Something I miss doing is going to Yes-Yes' band concerts. Since high school, he's decided to stop band in order to make sure he had the proper amount of time for homework and other things. I understand but it was really nice to see him doing something constructive and productive that he enjoyed. It was really great seeing all the kids going around with their instruments and gear. There would be little short kids toting giant cases with an extra bag of accessories like Gard Gig Bags and other things. No-No really enjoyed listening to the music and seeing the kids on stage too. Hopefully she will care to do the same thing once she reaches that age.