It's a girl!

Well, I found a designer for MK...Michael Kors. He just happens to put his initials on certain items like Tommy Hilfiger (or HT). You'll have to think about the initials LV or LC for girl #2! Just a thought. Congrats!!!

Baby Got Book (OFFICIAL)

This is the greatest YouTube video ever!

30 Hour Famine 2008

In order to view this you may need to become a user of youtube. That just means getting a username and password and becoming my friend...I am brezo52.
Notice there are no photos of us eating after 30 hours of fasting... We were too busy to mess with cameras. I probably would have eaten mine had it been anywhere near my plate at the time.

Shout to The Lord American Idols on Idol Gives Back

I see it, but I almost don't believe it!

American Idol...I knew there was a reason I stuck by you! The top 8 sang this song last night. Unfortunately Josh and I missed it, but luckily we caught it on you tube tonight. So great!

Nya = 1

NYC

I went to New York over the weekend for a foreign language teachers' conference. We had a blast at the Marriotts (yes, plural), in the limo, on Broadway, in Times Square, etc., etc. I 52 N Y!

erin and heather

Phamily Fotobooth

Fun times with a new computer

Puma!

 

Sorry S & J, I think she might inherit my shoe fettish!

5-day weekend!!!

Who knew that a 2 day weekend could turn into a 3 day, then a 4 day, and finally a 5 day weekend?? Although we're losing some snow make-up days, this was worth it. I was able to get some things done around the house, babysit my niece, hang out with Josh and Gryff, and post some blog entries! I hope you enjoy them :)
It's back to work tomorrow...Happy Valentine's Day!

"Bad dog"

 
MK and Gryff look out the back door together...
 
MK plays tug 'o war with Gryff's favorite squeaky toy...
 
MK leans in for some Gryffin kisses...yummy!

Thompson's Aviary

 

 

 

When it comes to birds and bees, my in-laws are experts. No, literally, they used to have honey bees and now they have free range chickens. Josh was messing with "Pop Tart" because she wanted to come in the house where it was warm. No thanks! In the other photos, you can see the many different species that visit for the fine cuisine. And just before this, Josh was out with the Game Commission guy getting ready to trap some turkeys. It's a Winged Winter Wonderland!

Gryff

 

I have no idea what he is, but he's the cutest mutt I've ever seen!

American Idol + Themed Dinner = Much Fun

The plan was for the ladies to meet each Tuesday night at the Christopher residence for a themed meal and AI. We've gotten off to a rocky start, but I forsee many interesting meals in the future. First was Japanese night. On the menu was veggie sushi, edamame, rice, and fresh fruit. As you can tell, I am a natural when it comes to rolling sushi. Caroline and Vicki opted for cereal as the sushi was too "fishy" for them. The next week was Mexican night, which I missed. (And you guys missed out on some amazing mexican dish that I would have whipped up). Last week we had Italian night where we feasted on a cheesy pasta dish a la Aron, salad, and biscotti. The lattes were to die for, if I do say so myself! We were supposed to have Chinese last night, but the weather prohibited us from traveling. We have rescheduled for Valentine's day...for couples, of course. Kevin and the future Mrs. will be the guests of honor, for they are "Valentines"...haha.

 
 
 

Baby El!

 
 
 

El was born by way of C-section on January 22, 2008. She was a heavy little gal (9.02 lbs.) with red hair! She's a cutie just like her mommy and daddy. :)

MK can say my name!

Hey!!!!

I went to Pizza Hut with Josh and his sisters, their husbands, and MK tonight. We all had such a nice time eating pizza, discussing c-sections, how Josh really feels, etc. It came to my attention that I had not posted for a while. Time just seems to get away from me. So, here I am at 12:30 on Friday night posting on my blog. This is going to be quick...I have to work tomorrow (yes, Saturday...ugh).

San Antonio, Part 2

So, this morning I thought I could figure out which stop to get off of the first bus in order to catch the correct transfer. I won't do that again. I missed it and ended up in some weird part of town next to a large Salvation Army store/warehouse. I was approached by two mini-missionaries (two Hispanic children) who wondered if I had a Bible. I assured them that I did. 1 minute later, a man in a long coat and hat with a handlebar mustache asked me where I needed to go. He tried to "push" me toward another stop where a trolly would take me right downtown. I checked the sign, but the service didn't start for another hour and a half...so I went back to the stop on the train tracks. The 51 finally came and took me very near. I walked the rest of the way. The sessions were pretty good, the Spanish Embassy luncheon was great, and the sightseeing/souvenir shopping was fun. I came back fairly early this evening...since I had a ride from a friend that I met at the conference. It's nice to get off of my feet and rest for more conference tomorrow and my flights. I made my slide show just a LITTLE bigger today...after some complaints. If you would like to, you can also go to my web album site: