~One Year Check-Up~

                               
                                                    Big One Year Old :)

Mr. Z had his One Year Check-Up yesterday afternoon.  Besides us being at the doctor's office for more than 2 hours, the check up went well.

(yes, I said 2 hours!! We were there for over 1.5hrs before we were seen!!)

Zachary now weighs almost 22lbs and is 30inches long.  He's come a long way since he was born at 7lbs 14oz and 19inches long... and then his "little" scare in March (part one, two and three).

He is average in height and just about average in weight (23lbs is avearge..) so he is obviously growing :)

The PA wasn't concerned that he wasn't walking yet... mind you, he'll take a few token steps here and there... but no walking on his own yet.  Just as long as he was cruising around the house and doing normal kid stuff, she was fine with it.

She did tell me he should be getting 20oz of whole milk... when he is still getting formula but also milk.  I guess I need to get going on putting him on whole milk not mixed with formula now.  He'll take it when itswarm... so thats good.

Well, I just wanted to share with you about his appointment.  I gotta get back to work... lunch break is over... hope you all enjoy your Tuesday!

~Jenn~

~Sharing~

Please forgive me in advance for this picture... it isn't the best.  It has been a long day and my nose looks pretty red.  But hey, I told you I'd share... so here I am sharing!!

    

So, on Sunday afternoon, I went to the local piercing place...

Derek, the kids and I ventured over there around 1pm... I thought Derek and them would come in with me... but Zachary had fallen asleep in the car.  So Derek decided to stay in the car with the kids and I went in alone...

It took a lot for me to go in alone.  Every piercing I've gotten has been done with someone beside me.  My first belly piercing with my mom... my tongue piercing with my mom... my second belly piercing with friends (I HAD both the top and bottom of my navel done at the same time!) and you get the picture :)

I walked into the place and the gal behind the counter asked "what can I do for you"... Well, I told her I wanted my nose pierced and she pointed me in the direction of the jewelry and told me the prices (total of $60 with special soap!!).

Then, I signed the paperwork and walked back into the piercing room.  She chatted me up, told me what she was going to do and then she did it.

Yes, it hurt.  A tid-bit more than I thought it would.  My eyes watered... A LOT.  It is still a little sore and as you can see, red.  But I like it.  Its small just like I wanted and cute enough too :)

Derek was really surprised that I actually went through with it all by myself... so was I ;)  But I'm a big girl... lol.

::edited:: It does look a little sore, because it is... but it is more uncomfortable right now than painful.

Hope you don't mind the ugliness of the picture... Just wanted to share.

Have a great evening!

~Pickle Jenn~

~Just a Count Down~

                          

       Just 77 more days until we are off to see these guys :)  I can't wait!!

 

*poster from Art.com

~Finding Nemo~

    
                                    Marlin and Dori... "Finding Nemo" 2006

 

We had such a blast on Friday night... "Finding Nemo" was awesome... They followed the story line, only leaving a few parts out... and the skating was fantastic!!

We had floor seats and were right in the front row... Seats 4, 5, and 6.  I swear, the ice was maybe 3 feet infront of us!  Such a blast!!

Rowan and I did miss having Derek with us... But Auntie Amy (my bestest friend) was a great stand in...

The show started right on time at 730pm and we didn't get out of there until 10pm... eek.  Long night.  Rowan and I finally climbed into bed at midnight.  Oh well, the night together was worth it!!!

We hope you enjoy the pictures... there are a lot of them!!  And if you know the story, you won't need an explanation to go along with the pictures... But I'll be nice and fill you in on some of them ;)

Hugs,
~Pickle Jenn~

 

PS.  I did it... I did it... I pierced my nose today!!  Pictures to come later when it isn't so red and swollen!!!

~Just A Quick Note~

"Finding Nemo" was a blast last night... that entry will be coming later today...

It is such a beautiful day today in Central Cali that I can't see us being in the house much longer... so I need to get things done before we head on out!!

I do also have some other Random pictures that I'd like to share with you guys too... So I hope I can get them up as well later.

I just wanted to say Welcome to all the new people stopping by and Hi to all my friends that already come... Thanks for making Jland such a great place!!

 

See you all later... Have a wonderful Saturday!!

Hugs,
~Pickles~

~Because I'm On a Roll... Mr. Z's First Birthday Entry!~

I've probably gone and cursed myself now...

Once I think that I'm on a roll and able to get all then entries in that I've been wanting to, I'll probably have to stop soon!!

Ooh well...

Okay, on to Mr. Z's First Birthday Party Entry!!!

 

We celebrated Zachary's birthday the weekend before his actual birthday mainly because of Derek's schedule and the fact that weekend he was off and it was closest to Z's actual bday.

I'd have to say, his birthday was very nice.  Much smaller than Rowan's first birthday- we had around 30 people at her party- and I didn't mind that one bit.

We just did pizza from a really, really, really good local pizza place and hot wings and salad.  Very simple... Nothing easier than simple really!!

Zach's birthday cake was something out of this world though!!

My MIL and FIL got that it as part of Zach's bday present.  It was beautiful and huge... as you'll see in the pictures.  It was a 16" round cake with cake blocks on top that spelled out Zachary!!  And the little candle holder on top has been in Derek's family for about 30 years.  Both Derek and his older brother had it on their cakes!!

Hope you enjoy the pictures... There are a lot of them!!!

Overall, it was a great birthday party... at least I think it was :)

Mr. Z seemed to have a wonderful time and we all loved seeing him have a blast with his new stuff and playing with the cousins!!

Hope you enjoyed all the pictures!!
~Jenn~

~Thank You Jackie!!~

I'd like to send a little Shout Out (lol) to wonderful memeber of Jland that has decided to "pimp" me (as she said) in her journal this week.

Jackie over at "Small Town Life... To Military Wife" is this weeks Guest Editor and she decided to have me as one of her picks!!

Can you say Woo Hoo??

So, Thanks Jackie... I can't wait to see all the new people stop by and have other people enjoy my journal!!

Hugs,
~Pickle Jenn~

~My Belated Valentine's Day~

Yes, I said belated Valentine's day...

thats because we celebrated Valentine's day like 3 days after the fact :)

 

But that is okay.  My dear husband really knows how to spoil me.

Originally, my Valentine's day was supposed to be a suprise... but because I ask too many questions and had too many other plans for that day, Derek had to let me in on the secret.

 

See, that day, my brother had a roller hockey tourney in Sonora, which is about 1 hour away from the house...

So, while Rowan, Zach and I went and watched his game... my dear husband was preparing me my suprise.

When we got home that evening, these were the first things that I saw:
                    
Aren't they pretty???  See, I like simple flowers like these over roses anyday... There is just something more happy about them.  I don't know how to explain it, but I like flowers like this more.

While we were away, my husband hand been preparing dinner for us.  This wasn't any ordinary dinner either, let me tell you!!  This dinner is only something that you get once a year, if that!!

Check it out:
    
Can you say OMG!?!

Isn't that something?  And my husband made it ALL...

Going clockwise, starting at "12" you've got a Lobster tail.  Yes, I said Lobster tail :)  Derek bbq'd it and it tasted wonderful!! 

Then you've got fresh asparsgus.  I love fresh veggies... but asparagus is one of my favorites!  Next is a mixture of sauteed onions, bell peppers and mushrooms... and that black thing with the yellow stuff on top... that would be a mushroom that Derek put on the bbq with cheese.  Oh they were tasty!! 

Then of course is the red meat.  That piece of steak there was only (if maybe) 1/4 of the steak that had been cooked... and then the last piece of food on the plate was Chicken.  Let me tell you, I was stuffed after I ate!!  But it was oh so good!!

As if all that food wasn't enough... Derek decided to make dessert while we watched TV.  Let me tell you, this dessert was heavenly and just as good as it looks on the box!!
    
Yum, Yum.

This Valentine's was one of the best that I've ever had... You wanna know why??  Because everything was done out of love... Derek knew that all those foods were my favorite and cooked them just for me- although he did enjoy them too ;)

:)

~Really, I'm such a Pooper!~

I really tried my hardest to get here tonight to share with you a few different entries.

Yes, I said a few... many more than one entry... with you.

But obviously, you are only seeing one... and with out pictures.

 

See, I had a house to clean or I'd face an argument that I didn't want to deal with... plus, it really needed it.  So that and the kids (don't forget dinner!) take presidence over doing a really good few entries.

 

I have an entry to do on my belated Valentine's Day that my husband put together for me...

And of course I want to share an entry about my Miracle Man's 1st Birthday Party!!!  There are some really adorable pictures to come along with that entry too...

 

I have been taking some pictures of the kids the last few days... and I want to share those with you too.  Goodness, am I behind or what?

 

Yet, these entries will all have to wait until Saturday.  See, tomorrow is going to be a busy day and the idea of me doing an entry tomorrow night is SO OUT OF THE QUESTION.

Why? you ask??

Because I'm going to Disney's On Ice "Finding Nemo" with Missy Rowan and my bestest friend in the whole wide world Amy.  Mommy was supposed to go with, but because my grandparents are still not better, she is going to stay behind.

 

Other than "Finding Nemo" this weekend holds nothing special.  I am getting my hair done tomorrow again though... I am thinking about doing something a little different though.  Maybe put some purple back in, ya know??

AND...

I really want to get my nose pierced.  I know.  I know.  But I do.  So I think I might do that sometime this weekend... maybe have Derek take me or something.  I'll let you know if I do do it though ;)

 

Well, this party pooper has to get the munskins to bed.  Once again, sorry for the delay in all the entries.  I do want to get them in... but some things had to be done before I do share.

Hugs and Love to All,
~Pickle Jenn~

~My Bad~

Oops.

I promised you guys a Picture entry last night, didn't I?

 

Well, I go too engrossed with American Idol and Ghost Hunters!!

 

I'll try to get by tonight... but I do have to clean house :X

 

Have a great Thursday!!

~Jenn~

~Special Day in the Pickle Jar~

Happy Birthday to my Little Man...

I promise I'll be back later tonight with a real update... with Pictures :)

Hugs,
Jenn

PS. Thanks oh so much Nae for this wonderful graphic!!!

~A Quacky Quicky~

Hey Guys.

This one is going to be quick... even though I have a million things I need/want to share with you.

 

This weekend was Zachary's 1st Birthday Party... I will really try my hardest to get an entry in tomorrow... When I've got most of what I need to do done.

 

Also, I might not be around as much as I like in the near future.

Both of my grandparents have come down with pneumonia and Influenza type A.  Yeah, neither one of those are good for people that are 88 years old!!

Grandpa is in the hospital... was taken there via ambulance on Monday...

Grandma is coming tonight to be with my parents so she has someone watching her and helping her.

Unfortunately, she is very contagious at the moment... so that is going to put a wrench in my babysitting needs... but don't get me wrong.  I don't care!!  My grandma is way more important than a paycheck!!!

I will be off more than likely tomorrow again and then head back to work on Thursday for 1 days of work...

Friday is the day that we go and see Disney on Ice "Finding Nemo"... so that is something to look forward to.  Bummer thing about that though is that Derek won't be able to go with Rowan and I.  Yep, he has to work and there is no way to get his shift covered.

SO!  I'm needing to find someone to fill that third seat!!

 

Okay, I need to run.  (See, told you this would be quick!!)  I have a bunches of Thank You cards to get done (for both birthday parties) and then a house to clean and dinner to serve up!

 

Hope you all are having an okay week and I'll get by your journals as soon as I can!!!

Hugs and Love to You,
~Pickle Jenn~

~Pullin' A Nae and Sharing My Dinner~

(Hey, if Nae can share her food, why can't I???)

Okay, so tonight I made Catfish for the very first time... Actually, it was the first time that I have ever eaten Catfish... so tonight was a night for firsts :)

I love fish... And when I was at the grocery store the other day, I was looking for some salmon.  Everything they had looked terrible.  So, I asked him to refer me to a piece of fish and he pointed out the Catfish.

I was hesitant at first, only because I never had it and wasn't sure how to make it... but he told me you could do it pretty much any way.  Bake it.  Fry it.  What ever.

So, I choose to fry it.

I didn't do it the "normal" way with the whole egg and flour deal.  I just wet the fish then rolled it in Italian bread crumbs.

As you can see... it turned out pretty yummy
    
Yes, you can see part of a lap top in that picture... lol.  That would be Derek's :)
    
Here is a close up... ha!  I'm killin' myself with this whole sharing deal... lol.  The catfish, brussell sprouts and asparagus.  That shiny white stuff is tartar sauce!!

And from these pictures... You can tell I really enjoyed the dinner... Although, Miss Rowan wasn't too hot on it.  I guess she prefers salmon!
    
    

Yup, that was mighty tasty... I be thinkin' I'll have to make that again... Maybe one night when Derek is home... I think he'd like it!!

Well, thanks for letting me share my dinner with you... lol.  Hope you enjoyed it as much as me ;)

Hugs,
Pickles

~Hurry Before One Tree Hill~

88 days and counting... 

88 days and counting what? you might ask...  

88 days and counting until Derek and I will be on our way to Disneyland!! 

Goodness, I'm so excited.  I just hope those 88 days go pretty quickly and don't drag out too long!!   I'm worse than a kid sometimes with my excitement.  No joking.  Lately, I've been turning to Derek and saying, "Hey Derek, guess what?" and of course he'll respond "what?" and I'll say "We are going to Disneyland!!!"... too funny huh?  

Anywho...   I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day.  Mine was pretty uneventful. 

Like I mentioned, Derek had to work and Rowan was at dance class... It was nice to just sit and be alone with Zachary for a while.  Not like we did much though... lol.  He took a nap in my arms and I watched "The L Word".  

I did get to hear how happy Derek was with his Valentine's gift though.  See, he had been dropping BIG hints for a while now that he wanted this new cell phone from Nextel (Sprint) so I decided to get it for him.  We had to upgrade and renew his service, but its okay... all the guys at his job use Nextel... so thats why we have it.  

Every time I talked to him last night, he'd tell me how great it was... lol.  I guess it is so great because it has a camera, MP3 player and some other gadgets that I have no idea why they are on a phone :)  

And to answer the question that I know you all be asking... No, Derek hasn't given me anything.  According to him, he has something planned for when he is off because he wants to spend some time together.  That is perfectly fine with me...  

Because like I said in a comment in someone's journal earlier... "Time spent with one another can be better than any present"...  

Ahh, I'm such a romantic huh??  

Nah, not really :)  

I'm so glad today is Wednesday because it means that I have only one more day of work left before my 4 day weekend!!   Friday I'm having lunch and doing some errands with my friend Heather (the girl's wedding I was in in November)... We haven't hung out in a while -although she was at Ro's bday party- so it should be fun fun fun!!  

Then Friday evening I'm taking the kids to get their pictures taken.  I didn't get Ro's done for her birthday so I'm doing it now when I get Zach's done for his!!  

Yes, thats right folks... my baby is turning 1!!!   We are having his party on Sunday... Be sure to watch for pictures on Monday!!!  

Well, I've rambled on enough... I need to get my booty into gear and do some cleaning... Gotta get ready for the party!!   Enjoy the pictures :) ~Jenn~
    
                                                       Bath time fun!!

     
                                         Can you tell he likes to splash?

         
                                                                   My Lola Doggie                                             
                                                            Future Model       
Mr. Allergies... or aka... Runny Nose Man     That's right Rowan... you are so Rock Star Status!!

~Just Call Me A Liar~

Okay, I'm a big fat liar...

 

Seriously...

 

The "Price is Right" special and "Gilmore Girls" has sucked me in so I didn't get to upload those pictures...

 

Oops :)

 

Stop back by tomorrow (Wednesday) to see if I've gotten up off my liar butt to share them... lol...

I'm so hilarious... hahaha... okay, a nerd maybe... :)

 

Adios Ya'll
~Pickles~

~Ho Hum~

Ho Hum.

It's Valentine's Day...

I'm really not big on this holiday... like a lot of people that I've seen through out Jland... but I'll wish you all Happy Valentine's Day still.  I just see this holiday being more of a Hallmark Holiday than what it really is supposed to be about...

But enough of that.

 

Get this.

I'm actually alone right now.

All by myself... well, minus Miss Lola Dog and the cat...

Yes, I'm all by myself...

It is so weird :)

 

The kids are still at my parents house... My dad is taking Rowan to dance tonight so he thought that they'd just keep the kids until he brought Zach home and Rowan here to change.

Derek is off to work already...

So it is quiet... Almost too quiet.

 

Isn't it weird how us mom's can wish for some peace and quiet... but then when we get some, it is almost too quiet for us!!  lol... Guess you can never please us :)

 

So does anyone have some wonderful plans for this evening??  Nah?  Me either... lol.

 

Goodness I'm very boring today...

You know, I think I'll go upload some pictures onto my other computer to share with you guys later...

Besides, I have to go write out two checks for Rowan's dance school... one for tuition and another one for their costumes for their recitals in June!!

I'll be back later...

Ta~
Jenn

~Is it May Yet?~

Yup, I did it...

I booked our trip to Disneyland!!

I am sooo counting down the days until Derek and I load up the car, make the 6 hour trip down South for our three days of fun in the Magical Wonderland called Disneyland!!

 

Woo Hoo for Us!!

:)

~Should Be Sleeping, But Can't~

It's late... and I should be sleeping.

But thanks to my 2 hour nap this afternoon with my babies, I am the least bit tired.  Well, actually, I'm a bit tired, but I don't see sleep coming to me for a while.

So, I thought I'd come by here and put an entry in...

I just found out that my journal counter has been reset.  Puckers!  I was somewhere around 40,000+ counts... I don't understand why everyone's counters are reseting... Has any one heard anything about it???

Anywho.

I am so off on my days.  I swear, on Wednesday I thought it was Thursday... and yes, Thursday I thought it was Friday.  And well, you get the point... I'm thinking today is Saturday :)

Last night, Derek and I got to go out on a date.  Thanks to my parents, who had the kids overnight, we were able to spend some time with each other.

I had planned on going to a movie, since that is something we never do... but I couldn't find a movie that I wanted to see and one that I knew Derek wouldn't mind watching.

So, we ended up going to Target to get some things- that turned into a lot of things- and then to dinner.  We went to a mexican restuarant that I had been to, but he hadn't.  It was pretty packed in there... its a little whole in the wall place... but we enjoyed ourselves and the food.  I did pretty good by not eating too many chips and then having a Fijita Chicken Salad... Yum.

Oh yes... Derek has been doing this no carb diet for almost two weeks now.  See, Derek is very into his "starches" so this has been pretty tough on him.  Yet, like many guys, he is dropping the weight fast!  He has already lost something like 12lbs!  Doesn't that just frustrate you ladies??  Because it sure does me :)

I keep having to remind him (and myself) that women's bodies are made to hold onto extra weight because they are used to breed... its in the genes!!

Ugh, frustrating :)

On to other things now...

The kiddos are well.

Mr. Zachary has actually taken a few steps.  Yes, I said steps, but not walking.  He took some steps for my dad the other day... and then later that day I was able to see him do it again.  His new thing is just standing there unassisted for a few seconds before he finally sinks down to his bum. 

I swear, I thought I had a happy baby with Rowan... but he (knock on wood) is happy just about 90% of the time!!  I kid you not... unless he is tired, he is always smiling and playing around.

Although, his new thing is hitting people in the face :X  This morning I told him to give his Daddy a kiss good-bye and he ends up smacking Derek right in the face... then laughed his little booty off.  It was almost too cute to tell him no... but I did any how!

Rowan had another field trip today... One that I was able to go with her on.  But the blonde in me forgot to bring the camera :(  Oh well, there wasn't too much to take pictures of, but still... I should have known better.

See, they went to this indoor inflatable park.  You know, like Bounce Houses and Blown up slides and what not... stuff like that.  They all seemed to have a wonderful time... and I can tell you that Rowan sure loves all of her teachers.  She had a few of them wrapped around her finger today playing on all kinds of the bouncie stuff with her.  Too cute!

Poor Mr. Zachary had a hard time with the idea of seeing his sissy running around and having so much fun and not being able to play with her... I kept telling him when he got older he could play with his sissy... lol.

I really don't have much planned for the weekend... I'm hoping that the weather stays nice, because it will be wonderful if we could spend some time outside.  The kids and I were outside this evening, pulling weeds (Ro loves to pull weeds!!) and watering the plants.  It would be nice to work in the yard more tomorrow and maybe walk down to the park... But knowing the weather and the fact that I'd want to spend time outside, the weather will be crappy :(

Oh.

Have you guys heard of James Blunt??  Oh my god... I'm so in love with his CD.. Thanks to my honey that is.  Derek had come home the other night- well, morning that is- and told me he had stuck a CD that he burnt off Itunes for me.  Well, me being the romantic I am, was thinking that it was some CD that had songs that had reminded him of me...

Well, it wasn't.  It was James Blunt.  But thats okay, because I'm so digging it.  It was pretty ironic too when Nae (WE MISS YOU NAE!!!) emailed me this afternoon with one of his songs attached and said that she had been listening to him all week too!!  You all should check him out... James Blunt

Okay dokie... I think I've rambled enough now... So I am off...

Have a wonderful weekend you all!!!
~Jenn~

~For My Friend and Her Family~

For Barbie... and especially her sister Lise...

                   

>>think PINK<<

 

*Please go visit Barbie and let her know that you are thinking of her and her sister at this time in their lives*

Love you Barbie!!

~Pickle Jenn~

~MySpace is Ticking Me Off... So I Came Here to Say Hello~

Well, MySpace is ticking me off.

I don't know why it doesn't want to load, but it isn't. 

Oh well.

I decided to give up on MySpace tonight and come here to say Hello!

Can you believe I'm getting two entries in in two days?  I know, amazing huh??  I guess I can really get more than one entry in during the week.  Wanna know how I am??

By putting other things off :)

I should be cleaning my bathroom.  It is a mess and really needs some help.  Yet, between Zachary turning the water in the tub on and Rowan coming in and out asking me what I'm doing, I have given up.

Derek won't be too happy... But at least picked up the clothes and have taken out the trash.

 

Rowan was also supposed to have dance class tonight.  I didn't take her.  She has had this croup cough for the last few morning and evenings and I didn't think taking her to class would be the best idea.  Plus, I don't like it when parents bring their kids to class sick... So why would I bring mine?

Oh well... there will be more classes... Like Next Tuesday :)

 

Hmm, what else can I ramble on about?

Oh I know!

The next few months are going to be fun filled for us.

This month, on the 19th, we'll be celebrating Zachary's 1st birthday.  We will probably be having a semi-big birthday party.  Family and some close friends.  And I will surely make sure that my camera has its flash on when I take those pictures :)

 

In March, we are going to Pismo Beach for a few days.  Actually, we are going to the Oceana Dunes for 3 nights to ride quads with some friends.  We are going to rent a 27 foot trailer that they'll actually bring to the beach for you and camp that way.  I would do the normal tent thing, but it gets a little chilly at night for the babes.  It should be pretty fun.  I think my friend Amy will be joining us... I don't want to be left behind when Derek goes riding with his buddies.

 

April will bring more fun for Derek than any of us.  The last week of April brings an annual trip for many of the guys from the PD.  They all get together and make the trek down to Area 51.  Yes,  I said Area 51.  This time they are bringing their dirt bikes and quads... So of course Derek has to go.  Sucky part is, is that he's going to be gone for a bit of time.  Something like 6 days or so.  Yeah, no fun for me... But he does deserve to have a good time!!

 

Now May.  Oh I can't wait for May!

If all goes well, I will be booking a late Honeymoon for Derek and I on Monday... Where to do you say??

To....

Can you guess??

To....

DISNEYLAND!!!

Yep, Derek and I will be going down in the middle of May, to celebrate our anniversary and finally have a honeymoon!  We never had a honeymoon after our wedding because we used all the "cash gifts" on our house at the time.

So, we will be spending 4 days and 3 nights in the most magical place on Earth!!Woo Hoo!!!  Just lets hope it all works out as I have planned... And yes, it will be just me and him... The kids get to go next year!

 

See, told you it will be a busy, yet fun filled, next few months... And you so know that I'll be keeping you all posted on all events!

 

Oh, I hear the baby crying... So I guess that is my buzzer let me know that I've spent enough time on the compy!!

 

Hope you all have a great rest of the week...

Hugs,
~Jenn~

~Ugh. Mondays~

Ugh, it's Monday.  I really hate Monday's.  Especially when the weekend goes by too quickly!

Hmm, let's see.  Friday I did nothing much.  We cleaned house and we went grocery shopping.  Like I said, we spent way too much money!  I hate how places like that can charge you an arm and a leg on things that you need to survive!!  That really can tick you off.  Can you believe a gallon of milk costs more than a gallon of gas?? Anyways, enough bitching about prices of things...

Saturday was spent basically doing the same thing... Cleaning house and what not.  Derek was having his parents and a friend over to watch the "UFC" fight, so he was busy getting things cleaned and preparing food.  I of course was helping clean and what not... but around 3pm that afternoon I started to get ready for my Girls Night Out!!

I left the house around 615 that night and my friend Amy and I headed to the movie theater to watch "Underworld: Evolution".  It was a pretty good movie.  A better sequel then some... a little gory... and it definitely left it open for a third movie, although I doubt there will be one.  I heard that the people didn't release the movie for the critics to see before it was released to the public.  I guess that means that it probably isn't worth seeing and so I'm taking it there won't be a third movie.  Oh well.  I wish there would be, I'd like a proper ending to the whole story line!

After the movie, we went to Jamba Juice to get a little pick me up.  Neither one of us were to hungry, so that was the perfect thing.  I got one of their 16oz drinks and a Sourdough Parmesan pretzels, which I shared with Amy... Yum.  Perfect for filling up the belly and not too bad on calories.

We enjoyed those all the way to the next stop.  A local restaurant and bar/lounge where we met up with some other friends.  A mutual friend of theirs was DJ-ing the karaoke thing that they have there.  None of us did sing, but we enjoyed the drinks (4 Coors Lights and 2 shots later!!) and the company.  It was really fun to get out and be away... It did feel a little weird not to have to worry about the kiddos, but I got over that :) Weird thing was, I was home by 1145pm!  Derek was waiting up for me, playing on the computer.  I ended up snacking on some of his left overs and then crashing on the couch to watch part of the "UFC" fight.  The next thing I new, I woke up... all alone... on the couch.  It was about 1am and I realized that I had fallen asleep/passed out and Derek left me there to go to bed!  lol... what a butt.  According to him, he had told me to go to bed and I had said some garbled okay!  Oh well.  I ended back in my bed around 4am and was luckily to stay there until after 9am!!  Woo Hoo for me!!

Sunday was such a lazy day.  I swear, I was in my PJ's until like 8pm!!  I know, dirty... but all I could do was stay on the couch and read the 11th book of the Stephanie Plum series.  I swear, those books suck me in and don't let me go until I've finished them!!  And after I do, I can't wait to get my hands on the next book.  What sucks this time around is that Janet Evanovich won't be releasing the next book- the 12th- until June!!  I guess I'll have to find something else to keep me occupied with :)

We did get our new bedding on the bed... Or shall I say Derek did.  I enjoyed sleeping on the new sheets.  And no, he didn't wash them before hand.  The bag that they came in was sealed (bed in a bag) and he's weird just like me... lol.

Well, I need to go get Miss Thing ready for gym class... Hopefully Zachary will be a good boy and let me watch her.  He gets kinda bored and wants to explore the place, but I usually don't let him do that because the little kids there tend not to watch for babies crawling on the floor :(

Have a great Monday evening everyone... ~Jenn~  

~Hi On A Friday Evening~

Hi all.

I just wanted to stop in and say hello.  You know, try to be better doing my part of being a memeber of J-land.

Not a whole lot is going on today.

The weather is actually semi-nice and it would have been great to go spend a few hours outside, but that didn't happen.

Instead, we all went grocery shopping.  Oh yeah, you know how much fun that can be!!  It always sucks to go shopping while you are hungry!  I swear, you spend 10x more than you would if you weren't hungry and if you were following a list!

It is just me and the chitlens tonight.  I'm planning on making the salmon that I had taken out the other day and some veggies for dinner.  Thankfully, Rowan likes salmon too, so nothing will go to waste.

I also have to clean house... ugh.  Me no likey cleaning house... I do want to make it into my bedroom and clean that up some what... or as much as I can with two children under foot.

We had bought new bedding the other day and I want to put that on.  Derek said I should wash the sheets first, but truthfully, I like the feeling of new sheets... before they've been washed.  Weird?  I don't know.

Its really a pretty bedding.  So, if I get it on in the next day or so, I'll take a picture and share with you all.  I just love sharing ;)

Tomorrow night I'm going out... Woo Hoo for me!!  I am hoping to get a good dinner in and then we'll go see "Underworld: Evolution".  I'm excited!!  Although, I would like to stay home and watch "UFC" with my honey and kids... but I guess I'll have to sacrifice that and go out with the girls for an evening!!  There is always the next "UFC"... lol.

 

Well, I just wanted to stop in and say hello.  I'm pretty empty on words right now and I should be starting dinner.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy yourselves!!

Hugs,
~Jenn~