Day 18

I know its very blurry, but please bear with me (oh, and lets try not to notice the chipped nail polish either, while we're at it...LOL).

We unpacked some stuff today, and I came across this picture of Michael with his grandpa. His grandpa lived long after this, and died when Michael was in his late teens. In fact, just a short time before Michael and I started dating.

He's got very fond memories of him, and I really wish I had been able to meet him. I think Michael got his tender hearted ways from him...I've never heard anyone say an unkind word about him.

It made me think of my Grandpa, and how I miss him so. Maybe they're up there in heaven, watching over us together.

Day 17

The new fishing rod...isn't it cute?

The morning started out pretty...but little did we know...

We had to pack up in the rain. Everything I took with us is soaked. Not fun. But still not enough to ruin my weekend :)

Day 16

We went camping today.

B-L-A-S-T.

Judy bought me a PINK fishing rod! I didn't catch anything on it, but Michael took for a ride in the boat at sunset. It was so romantic *sighhhh*

We were in the back of the truck while I took this pic. And we were MOVING! Sitting on the TAILGATE! Yeah, its a wonder we don't go to the hospital more often :)

Day 15

Still not feeling terrific, but better. I try to keep my allergies at bay with over the counter drugs...but im afraid one day I may have to get allergy shots. My biological father does. Icky- sounds terrible.

We had dinner with the inlaws tonight. It was pretty fun. Afterwards they came over to finish a movie that we started earlier in the week. I felt really tired and crashed before it was over (but I had already seen it, so, oh well!)

We're going camping tomorrow. Hope I feel up to it.

Day 14

I feel like absoulte shit today. My allergies are going crazy, my head hurts and I just generally want to shut out the world. Thank God tomorrow is Friday. I can't say that enough.

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Day 13

Nothing too overwhelimgly exciting happened today. I gave my nephew Lance lots of kisses because I love living nearby him again, and can't seem to make up enough for lost time. I also found out that my family is probably coming for Easter. Good day!!!!

Day 12

My mom said my hair looks like a rat nest. Tear, tear....

Day 11

I helped Michael shave his head today. He was getting REALLY furry. LOL.

He left the beard, though. *SIGH* He's always doing something weird with his facial hair.

Day 10

I didn't put on an ounce of makeup all day. Barely a bra! I did a LOT of laundry, cleaning and hanging out with my sweet husband. We walked outside together, and just had a lazy Sunday. I loved every minute of it! This pic on my shirt reminds me of myself. A sassy housewife (on the weekends, at least)!

I did get a bit peeved, though. My father in law leaked out butane from an old tank by our house, and we had to spend the night at their house because the odor was so strong. I know he didn't think it would hurt us, though. He'd never had done it if he had. I just get really paranoid about things like that!

Day 9

Well, Happy St. Patricks Day! I spent the day at an Estate Sale (got some used old people sheets for $4...woo!!), and with the inlaws. Lance's Spring Break treat was getting to stay at a hotel with an indoor pool. We swam and went out to eat. SO much fun. Lance couldn't figure St. Patricks day out, though. He thought the number of greens you were wearing was the number of times you got pinched. So - I wore two green buttons (one read "Kiss me, Im Irish" and the other "Pass the beer"). So, I got pinched twice. By the time the day was almost over he had the hang of it. But, when he came over Sunday he pinched me again because I wasn't wearing green. Then started the discussion all over again.

Day 8

I had a pretty calm Friday. I worked on the house a lot, and my inlaws came over for a visit. My sweet nephew Lance graced me with his presence as well, and showed me how good of an artist he is. HE is a work of art to me. I am amazed more and more everyday at how smart he is. The kid is truly amazing.

Day 7

I had sort of a mental breakdown today. It's always about money & how we never seem to have enough of it. I dont want to be filthy rich...hell I don't even want to buy anything fancy...I just want to know that everything will be taken care of and that we can get the things we need. The move really put a strain on us financially...and I'm feeling it now. I know things will get better with time...they always do. But today I cried and cried over being so worrisome. Michael always makes me feel better- he wrapped his arms around me and whispered that it will be okay...and that makes me know it will be.

Day 6

You are looking at $187 worth of groceries. How is that even POSSIBLE? Never have I gone to the store and spent so much. It is, after all, just Michael and I.

I think what happened is I got there and felt a feeling of panic. Now that we live out in the middle of nowhere there's no more "quick runs to the store". If we need something, we have to get it ahead of time, or do without. So far, thats my only complaint about where we live.

I about DIED from embarassment in the store, too. Michael saw this lady in line in front of us with a HUGE wedgie, so he quickly grabbed his camera phone and took a shot to show his brother. They got quite the chuckle out of it later but...that could have been ME. Or YOU. Has someone photographed our embarassments secretly? SCARY!!!

Day 5

My mother-in-law always talks about when Michael and I will have children. (SOMEDAY is the answer, by the way) Tonight at dinner she said that she hopes it has Michaels complexion, and my blue eyes.

Day 4

The clouds were so fluffy yesterday! Driving to the bank felt like I was riding underneath a cottonball sky. Have I mentioned how much I love living in the country yet? Because I do. Well- except when I get home from the store and realize all the things I forgot!!

Day 3

I'm bad with goodbyes, so to try to take my mind off of leaving my Grandmas, I painted my nails this pretty pink. It didn't help, the goodbye was still hard.

Day 2

Sorry for being such a sucky updater, but luck hasn't been on my side. We made it to my Grandmas house, but then I was pre-occupied for the whole weekend and when I came to update, blogger wouldn't let me in. After SEVERAL attempts, here I am!

This is my second cousin Quinn. My little cousin Coates dubbed her my "mini-me" because she loves pink, had adorable sunglasses and is girly just like myself. What do you think?

Day 1

Today is my start date...March 9, 2007.

Thank you to the lovely Jess who introduced me to this idea. I heart you and this will be a fun adventure together!!

Today I am waiting (impatiently) to travel 8 hours to see my grandma, aunt, uncle and cousins. I don't get to see them often but my mom and Willie had to go that way, so I am catching a ride at the spur of the moment. The only problem is, we were supposed to leave at 9 am, and here it is almost 3 and I'm still waiting. Sadness all around.