Well, it seems to be all settled. Our life is definitely changing. We don't have the final details yet, but we're preparing for it. Due to some privacy issues, we can't talk about it here, but if you call us or talk to us in person, we'll let you in on what's going on.
If you can't get to a phone, shoot us an e-mail, we may not have your address and we'll tell you that way (hint, hint sis).
We're very excited and we'll post back when everything is changed.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008
I can has cheezburger!
This is a cool site we like. Check out this lolz we made with a pic of our kitty, Axl.
moar funny pictures
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moar funny pictures
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http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/View.aspx?noyoucant128478702789531250.jpg
So What's Going On?
Shh, it's a secret! Some know kind of what's going on, we're still up in the air and unsure about it.
If you want to know, you have to call us and ask us, or ask us when you see us (if you live in this city).
It's exciting!!
If you want to know, you have to call us and ask us, or ask us when you see us (if you live in this city).
It's exciting!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Racking 'em up!!
So now we have two people in the house that are laid up. Andrea was cleaning the house this morning (more like decluttering) and she went to pick some recycle up off the floor when her back started spasming. This is much like when it happened to her last year in July, only the spasms haven't gotten so bad that she's walking around like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Last year, when Andrea saw the doctor, she was told to take 800mg of ibuprofen three times per day and to do some special back stretches. So, today she's been doing her stretches and taking ibuprofen. She hasn't been in too much pain since starting the ibuprofen, but it still hasn't been pleasant for her.
Also, she had to miss work today. This is only her sixth day on her new job, doesn't that stink? We're hoping that if she rests all day today and does her stretches that she'll be well enough to go in tomorrow.
Last year, when Andrea saw the doctor, she was told to take 800mg of ibuprofen three times per day and to do some special back stretches. So, today she's been doing her stretches and taking ibuprofen. She hasn't been in too much pain since starting the ibuprofen, but it still hasn't been pleasant for her.
Also, she had to miss work today. This is only her sixth day on her new job, doesn't that stink? We're hoping that if she rests all day today and does her stretches that she'll be well enough to go in tomorrow.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Another tagging...
The rules are incredibly easy:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
Okay so the book nearest and easiest to grab (I have a couple books that I haven't started reading yet under a pile of papers) is Hormones, Health, and Happiness by Steven F. Hotze, MD. Thanks a bunch to Stephie for recommending this book, I'm loving it.
p. 123, sentences 5-7:
"As I mentioned in the previous chapter, in women who are of reproductive age, levels of testosterone peak at ovulation, the very time in a woman's menstrual cycle when she is fertile. This surge in testosterone midway through her cycle stimulates a woman's desire for sex. When a woman is estrogen-dominant, though, she experiences numerous ovulatory cycles in which there is no elevation in testosterone at this midpoint."
Hey Christine, we seem to be a little sex focused!! LOL
Actually, the book I'm reading is (as suggested by the title) about hormone health and that particular section is in a chapter talking about testosterone and how it affects a woman's libido.
I don't have anyone to tag. :(
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
Okay so the book nearest and easiest to grab (I have a couple books that I haven't started reading yet under a pile of papers) is Hormones, Health, and Happiness by Steven F. Hotze, MD. Thanks a bunch to Stephie for recommending this book, I'm loving it.
p. 123, sentences 5-7:
"As I mentioned in the previous chapter, in women who are of reproductive age, levels of testosterone peak at ovulation, the very time in a woman's menstrual cycle when she is fertile. This surge in testosterone midway through her cycle stimulates a woman's desire for sex. When a woman is estrogen-dominant, though, she experiences numerous ovulatory cycles in which there is no elevation in testosterone at this midpoint."
Hey Christine, we seem to be a little sex focused!! LOL
Actually, the book I'm reading is (as suggested by the title) about hormone health and that particular section is in a chapter talking about testosterone and how it affects a woman's libido.
I don't have anyone to tag. :(
Yet Another Injury!!
Well, I guess it just runs in the family. On Wednesday last, while enjoying a social at Mandola's in the Triangle, Aurora went to jump onto a ledge and sprained her foot. A doctor happened to be in the crowd and examined her foot, recommending that we go get it x-rayed.
What a wonderful homeschooling community we have!! It was suddenly like having 8 extra "me"s right there to get things done. I was a little overwhelmed at all the offers of help as I'm used to handling emergencies by my lonesome. I was in the bathroom when it happened and by the time I got outside (maybe a minute?), someone already had Aurora's shoe and sock off, was cradling her head, and someone was off for ice. Sam had taken Caed to a doctor's appointment, so someone picked him up after and they joined the rest of us in the Emergency Room.
Aurora's foot was fortunately not broken, but she has to been by an orthopedic surgeon this upcoming week to evaluate her for possible surgery. I'm not sure where the line is between needing it or not, but it's something we will face. She is presently on crutches with an air cast and regular icings.
Excitement abounds.
What a wonderful homeschooling community we have!! It was suddenly like having 8 extra "me"s right there to get things done. I was a little overwhelmed at all the offers of help as I'm used to handling emergencies by my lonesome. I was in the bathroom when it happened and by the time I got outside (maybe a minute?), someone already had Aurora's shoe and sock off, was cradling her head, and someone was off for ice. Sam had taken Caed to a doctor's appointment, so someone picked him up after and they joined the rest of us in the Emergency Room.
Aurora's foot was fortunately not broken, but she has to been by an orthopedic surgeon this upcoming week to evaluate her for possible surgery. I'm not sure where the line is between needing it or not, but it's something we will face. She is presently on crutches with an air cast and regular icings.
Excitement abounds.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
New One on Us
You know, we do surveys by e-mail, we do surveys on MySpace...why not post a survey to our blog?
Andrea's Answers to Survey from The Hogue Chronicle.
1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say?
Miracle of Miracles!! Sam has had a vasectomy, but if divine intervention occurs, we'd be pleased as punch.
2. When was the last time you flew in a plane?
I think I might not have remembered the last time simply because it was sad. I flew to Pittsburgh, PA for my cousin's funeral in 2005. Oddly, I don't remember the flight at all, in either direction. I know that I flew because I remember the guilt over not having enough money to buy my own ticket (thanks, Mom!), but I don't remember being on the plane at all. Too many other things in my head, I suppose. Oddly, that was also the first time I'd ever flown with a parent along.
3. What did the last text message you sent say?
I don’t text message.
4. What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex?
I look at smiles, then eyes, then upper torso. I find high intelligence most attractive.
5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future?
Bringing my health and finances under control.
6. Shoe size?
10-11 depending on brand and fit
7. Been to Mexico?
Nopes.
8. When is the last time you had a massage?
Sometime in the last six months, Sam gave me one.
9. What was the last TV show you watched?
Sam and I just finished watching Heroes Ssn 1 on DVD.
10. What are your plans for the weekend?
I'm not sure, I tend not to plan that far in advance.
11. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say?
Where are we going to get the money for a wedding (we're already legally married-9 years as of yesterday)?
12. What is in the back seat of your car right now?
Um, some random junk and the back seat
13. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Instead of sleeping this am, I was at church. It was a special occasion.
14. If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be?
So assuming I'm available for marriage and we're interested in one another...Gerard Butler.
15. Have you ever been to a strip club?
Um, I did go into one once because the owner also owned some apartments I was looking to rent one of. I had to go in to meet him. I decided not to rent, because the only apartment available was right above the club.
16. What is the best ice cream flavor?
Ben & Jerry’s Everything But The...
17. What is the last sporting event you watched?
The 2006 Super Bowl
18. Ever go camping?
Yes! But it has been forever. I went to camp (with cabins) when I was 11/12. I haven't been camping in a tent since my parents were together.
19. Last phone call?
A Friend calling to offer me more free stuff.
20. Are you allergic to anything?
Um, sulfa, lactose, and cedar or something of the nature (seasonal).
21. What is one thing you have learned about life recently?
That unschooling can be a truly workable method of leading children in learning, even my kids.
22. What do you do at work?
At the mo, I spend much time keeping and caring for a family.
23. What is your mom’s name?
Linda
24. Ever cried for no reason?
I don't think I can technically say "no reason." Even when I had tears pouring down my face without accompanying emotion back in 1997, I later realized that I had a nervous breakdown (I had been working 18-22 hour days for 2 1/2 months). My body just couldn't handle any more, so I stood at work (both jobs that day), with tears streaming down my cheeks even though I was doing my job. That's a reason, even if it's not necessarily an emotional one.
25. Can you do the Crank Dat dance?
Never heard of it
26. What is your favorite color to wear?
Blue
27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on?
The only plane rides I've ever been on have all been pretty much the same, between Portland, OR and San Antonio, TX (with one trip originating in Austin, TX instead). They were all mostly for custody. Then, I'm reminded that I've also flown from San Antonio, TX to Pittsburgh, PA. I'm not sure which is longer, though.
28. What is the longest road trip you have ever taken?
Ooh, last year, we took a 3 week road trip. We drove from Austin, to TN, to MI, to PA, to MA, to NH, to MD, to TX (home).
29. What are your turn-offs?
Not sure right now.
30. What was your last alcoholic beverage?
Um, I think I had a glass of wine with dinner sometime last year.
31. What are you craving right now?
I just ate a honey bbq chicken sandwich I had been craving.
Bloggers: Copy and paste, answer the questions, and send as a link to this post under comments. Have fun!
Andrea's Answers to Survey from The Hogue Chronicle.
1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say?
Miracle of Miracles!! Sam has had a vasectomy, but if divine intervention occurs, we'd be pleased as punch.
2. When was the last time you flew in a plane?
I think I might not have remembered the last time simply because it was sad. I flew to Pittsburgh, PA for my cousin's funeral in 2005. Oddly, I don't remember the flight at all, in either direction. I know that I flew because I remember the guilt over not having enough money to buy my own ticket (thanks, Mom!), but I don't remember being on the plane at all. Too many other things in my head, I suppose. Oddly, that was also the first time I'd ever flown with a parent along.
3. What did the last text message you sent say?
I don’t text message.
4. What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex?
I look at smiles, then eyes, then upper torso. I find high intelligence most attractive.
5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future?
Bringing my health and finances under control.
6. Shoe size?
10-11 depending on brand and fit
7. Been to Mexico?
Nopes.
8. When is the last time you had a massage?
Sometime in the last six months, Sam gave me one.
9. What was the last TV show you watched?
Sam and I just finished watching Heroes Ssn 1 on DVD.
10. What are your plans for the weekend?
I'm not sure, I tend not to plan that far in advance.
11. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say?
Where are we going to get the money for a wedding (we're already legally married-9 years as of yesterday)?
12. What is in the back seat of your car right now?
Um, some random junk and the back seat
13. What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Instead of sleeping this am, I was at church. It was a special occasion.
14. If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be?
So assuming I'm available for marriage and we're interested in one another...Gerard Butler.
15. Have you ever been to a strip club?
Um, I did go into one once because the owner also owned some apartments I was looking to rent one of. I had to go in to meet him. I decided not to rent, because the only apartment available was right above the club.
16. What is the best ice cream flavor?
Ben & Jerry’s Everything But The...
17. What is the last sporting event you watched?
The 2006 Super Bowl
18. Ever go camping?
Yes! But it has been forever. I went to camp (with cabins) when I was 11/12. I haven't been camping in a tent since my parents were together.
19. Last phone call?
A Friend calling to offer me more free stuff.
20. Are you allergic to anything?
Um, sulfa, lactose, and cedar or something of the nature (seasonal).
21. What is one thing you have learned about life recently?
That unschooling can be a truly workable method of leading children in learning, even my kids.
22. What do you do at work?
At the mo, I spend much time keeping and caring for a family.
23. What is your mom’s name?
Linda
24. Ever cried for no reason?
I don't think I can technically say "no reason." Even when I had tears pouring down my face without accompanying emotion back in 1997, I later realized that I had a nervous breakdown (I had been working 18-22 hour days for 2 1/2 months). My body just couldn't handle any more, so I stood at work (both jobs that day), with tears streaming down my cheeks even though I was doing my job. That's a reason, even if it's not necessarily an emotional one.
25. Can you do the Crank Dat dance?
Never heard of it
26. What is your favorite color to wear?
Blue
27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on?
The only plane rides I've ever been on have all been pretty much the same, between Portland, OR and San Antonio, TX (with one trip originating in Austin, TX instead). They were all mostly for custody. Then, I'm reminded that I've also flown from San Antonio, TX to Pittsburgh, PA. I'm not sure which is longer, though.
28. What is the longest road trip you have ever taken?
Ooh, last year, we took a 3 week road trip. We drove from Austin, to TN, to MI, to PA, to MA, to NH, to MD, to TX (home).
29. What are your turn-offs?
Not sure right now.
30. What was your last alcoholic beverage?
Um, I think I had a glass of wine with dinner sometime last year.
31. What are you craving right now?
I just ate a honey bbq chicken sandwich I had been craving.
Bloggers: Copy and paste, answer the questions, and send as a link to this post under comments. Have fun!
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