Happy New Year & BYOB--WHAT?

In case you forgot, because I did, you cannot buy liquor in the state of Georgia on Sundays. So, what do you think everyone here gets to do this year since the New Year falls on a Sunday? Well, bars are posting signs for you to BYOB....isn't that drop dead hilarious? It didn't register very quickly at first, but then I remembered how LAME-O this place is and wasn't surprised. I took a photo of one of the signs for you all, but it didn't turn out so well. We drove past it going way to fast to do such a thing and I don't even think you can read it. But I just had to have some sort of proof. I'm glad I have a child and can't go out and celebrate here this year because it would SUCK anyways. Who wants to pay a cover charge for a place you can't even buy a beer at? At least ALL the 100's of churches in the local area are advertising that they, too, will have their doors open for ALL to come ring in the New Year--what fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"We're Going on a Bear Hunt"

No, not really; but I do LOVE reading Salem that book. Tell me you all have heard of it too. Instead of the "Bear Hunt," we're really just going on a morning run and she totally "hammed" it up for me. What a cheese ball; she is so aware of the camera and she just loves it. I guess she likes attention just like mommy and daddy both.

Quinn Christmas '06

Andrew,baby and the 'rents!

No, he can never have a straight face


We spent our Christmas down in Florida and had a great one! It was nice to be with family again over the holidays. Every year prior to this one, we have always spent skiing somewhere on our own. We got lots, and lots of gifts and ate WAY TOOOO MUCH. I ate so much that I actually feel sick......REMEMBER, I didn't say FULL, just more or less SICK(two totally different things by my standards). Hope you all had a great one too!

* I must also add in that Andrew went and jumped on his parents bed when he woke up because he couldn't wait to open his presents. Honestly, do men really ever grow up?*

Lilly was in a festive mood!

Today is also the day, 365 days ago, that we found out we were having the little "stink-pot." And now look at her:

*Mom, this is the outfit I was telling you about that I JUST LOVE!!! It looks adorable with the brown Pediped shoes you got for her!!!!*

Just Chillin'

I fed Salem breakfast yesterday morning, turned my back to her to make her a bottle, turned back around at her, and this is was I saw that made me laugh:

Brittle Bitches!

Can any of you relate with me? My teeth are going South on me, for real. I take SUCH good care of my teeth, and they're all going to shits. I brush 2-3 x's and floss once if not twice per day. You will probably fall out of your chair, just like I did, when they told me how much work I needed done. To put it LIGHTLY, it will cost US around $5,ooo. Yes, you heard me right--5 grand. On Tuesday, I had a root canal done, and it lasted 5 hours. Talk about pure hell in a dentist chair. The only positive thing about it is the fact that I DO like my dentist and he even provided one of his staff members who sat with Salem the ENTIRE time. I even had to go to an Endodontist halfway in-between, and he let her come with me so she could watch her there too. But, for the money we're dropping there, I guess it's the least he could do. I need 5 crowns, and get this, I also have to have one of my back teeth PULLED....OH MY GOD!!!! I AM ONLY 24 and I think I'm going to have dentures by the time I'm 30, at this rate. Andrew DOESN'T floss and I do believe there are times when he won't even brush(GROSS!) and he has NEVER had a filling. It is so frustrating to sit back and watch. I am obviously the better person in the situation and I am the one taking it up the pooper--not literally. Well, I do feel bad because it is his checkbook that's taking a toll. Goodness, just another ass-pain to add to the long list. I wonder what will be next?

Oh, and to add to that, the very same day, some random lady complimented me on my teeth--go firgure. My reply to her was: "Lady, if you only knew." I should also mention that my teeth are off the charts (meaning, my teeth are whiter than what they offer), so I have to pay extra money for them to make my crowns. WTF? Scold me for having white teeth? I was going to add in a photo of the brittle bitches, but I can't seem to take a shot good enough. They are deceiving because they really don't look bad. I hope Salem takes after her father; but I do hope her oral hygiene skills take after me.


The best shot I could find of them. I must explain that this is when Andrew and I first started dating and he took me home to meet his parents in Seattle. He wanted to show off his Transformer watch, so he pulled back my shirt and was taking a peek. The embarrassing part about it is his mother is taking the photo and I had JUST MET HER! Standard Andrew!

This is to prove that:

Playing isn't always easy folks! She also scratched her face during the process between playing and then passing out....I hate it when that happens. She loves to play in her Einstein jump-er-ooo thingy, but her little legs barely reach the floor; her toes somewhat touch. Once again, we'll just blame that one on Nana Midge and Grammy Carolyn.

I've been sick for a week and now she's getting it. I am soooo upset. She can't be sick on her first Christmas. What am I ever to do?

Weighing in at:

" What belly?"

"You talkin' to me?"

13.6 pounds and only 23.23 inches long, is Salem, on her 4 mth. check-up yesterday. Talk about short and stout! I think she is going to take after both of our mommies. They both are only 5' 1" MAYBE 5'2", on a good day. She is filling out her 3-6 mth. clothes now, but I've noticed that her shirts are running a little high on her, if you know what I'm sayin'. She has a gut like no other. She drinks a 7 oz. bottle every 1 1/2 - 2 hours and she eats her cereals 2-3 x's per day. The doctor even recommended that we start her on veggies. What a tank! She just LOVES food. I hope she doesn't have that disorder where you don't ever get full. I think I might have something similiar to that--honestly. I can eat all day long and not get that full feeling. I just stop eating when I know that I've had enough. I'll say to people that I'm full(because that's what you do say when you know you can't take any more), but I'm basically saying, "Yes, I could devour that entire plate of goods, but I know I don't NEED it." Have you guys ever heard of such a thing? I never did until I came across 20/20 highlighting folks that DO have such a thing. I forget what it's called.....but I swear I have it. I wonder if it's hereditary. I think I've told you all about it before, and well, I just told you again....sorry!

" Uh, I don't know about this guys.....

Wait, yum,yum,yum....I do love this! You sure have been holding out on me!

I NEED YOU!

Okay, so recently I was asked question that I'm not to sure how to answer. Just like everyone else, I'm sure that I perceive myself differently than you might...and vice versa.

I was asked what 3 adjectives best describe me. I've come up with a list, but I'm not sure which 3 really best describe me. I'm afraid that I might pick one that I wish I was more alike or thought I was; but really, when it comes down to it, it's a word that shouldn't even be on my list. Do you know what I'm saying? So bust out the thesaurus and give me what ya' got. Please don't be afraid to offend me. You should see what I have on my list (ex. unyielding, controversial, outspoken--just to name a few).

Thank you for your help. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Angel Tree

Brothers and Sistas--

My heart hurts like never before. I honestly almost lost my breaksfast, lunch and dinner this evening. So, during the holiday season, I always try to locate an Angel Tree in the local community. I havn't been able to find one; however, I came across one today at the tanning salon I've been going to for the past 2 days. They've adopted children from the Valdosta Battered Women and Childrens Shelter. So, I started looking around the tree, taking note of the ages of the little ones and what they were asking for. Of course, they are chilren, and most of them were asking for lavish gifts that I wish I could even afford. Then, I came across two that LITERALLY dropped me to my knees:

A boy, age 6, is asking for only a pair of socks from Santa and a little girl, age 5, is asking for underwear.

I haven't been able to gather myself sense I left there. I got in the shower to calm myself down and that didn't even work. I came home and just stood above Salem's crib just crying my eyes out over her. I can't imagine what life would be like if I couldn't provide her with such necessities as socks and underwear.

I guess my point is: look around you these next few weeks. I know it is a CRAZY time of year, but help someone who is in need. It doesn't take much. Set aside an extra $15-$20 and get something for a child who is less fortunate. It just kills me inside to see such a thing.

To add a happy ending to this, I added in a picture of "Baby Luvs", who always seems to put a smile on my face!

Cereal, Here We Come!!

These are shots of Salem having her first tastes of cereal with formula today. SHE LOVED IT!
She had some for breakfast and dinner! After her last meal, she topped it off will 12 oz. of regular formula. What the heck? She acts like I don't feed her or something. She is such a heffer.
I don't think she is going to last very long in her 3-6 mth. clothes because she is growing like a weed. It honestly happened over night. One day she was still this tiny, little thing, and then the bam, she woke up a big girl. Hands down. It just kills me to look back on her newborn pictures in the hospital and see this 5 pound "thing." She doesn't even look like the same baby. Why do they have to grow up so dang fast?

Updates

*Literally, I have been wrapping presents to send out to friends and family for the past week now and I'm still not done. Gahl, it is so dang time consuming.

*Oh yeah, I turned 24, not 25. I know, my word usage was deceiving.

* It is cold as shit here. Hello, I thought for a second that I was still in AK when the temp. dropped to 20 degrees last night; but then I woke up.

* I tracked down our Christmas cards; so you should all be receiving one.

* The Gators are going to the BCS Championship game. Bring it on Ohio State(and Ms. Jamie!).

* Salem grew out of her 0-3 mth. clothes this week and is finally starting to fill out her Robeez; she still can't fit into her Pedipeds.

* Guys, Anderson Copper apparently hosted Live with Regis & Kelly yesterday, and I MISSED IT FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. Val called to tell me he was on and by then, the show was over here. Why can't the entire U.S. be on the same time schedule? You all know how much I love him!

Old Hag

Me and Mommy on her birthday!

Yes, I turned a year older today; it is true. I wish birthdays could be as fun and exciting as they used to be. The last "cool" b-day was 21. It has been down hill ever sense. I guess next year will be better financially because our insurance will go down and I'll FINALLY be able to rent a car all on my own. Which brings up a point..... So, I'm flying out to Texas the beginning of next month by myself to buy a house, and I couldn't even find a place that would rent a car to me. Actually, I take that back, I did; however, they wanted to charge me an extra $25 a day because I'm not 25 years of age. What the heck? That's bull crap that they can discriminate like that. So, instead of the original $50(or something around there) that it would have been normally to rent, it would have been $75 per day. I'm sorry, but that adds up over a period of 5 days. Anyways, but I'm super excited about my trip. I'm going to be staying with my friends The Goldsworthy's and my Mom and stepdad will be flying out to assist in any helping that I might need(Andrew can't get the time off of work with the program and all). My stepdad is a builder in Tucson, so he can help me with things to look for and what not.

Well, my birthday was fun and exciting! Andrew flew at the ass crack of dawn and was able to spend the rest of the day with me and baby. I received a Coach planner from my sugar daddy with flowers, dinner, shopping, and what have you, and my Mommy sent clothes, purses, shoes--THE GOOD STUFF that matters to us girls!!!! Oh yeah, and Andrews folks got me a sign language DVD and book set to do with Salem.... I AM SO EXCITED to start signing with her. To this day, my Daddy always sends me money, which makes me still fill like a kid-- I just love it!!!!!!!!!! So, that was what I did, got, and what not!!! Salem made my day by being such a sweet, little angel. Overall, I couldn't complain; except the fact that getting old is such a bitch!!

Big girl in her 3-6 mth. clothes!

Who's Who?

If you don't think these two look alike, you are CRAZY. I took this picture of Salem yesterday, and couldn't believe the resemblance. They even have THE SAME EXACT FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. I swear Andrew is her 30 year older twin. People out there...do you see what I see?

TGIM

Thank
God
It's
Monday

I never thought I would say those words. Fridays Yes, but Mondays, give me a break. However, last night I went to our local grocery store to purchase items for dinner and I thought to myself, "What the heck, I'll go ahead and pick up a bottle of wine too." So, I proceeded to checkout and of course, got myself into a situation at the cashier. The "ring-er-upper-girl" kept scanning my bottle of wine and it kept coming up item not for sale. My immediate thoughts were "What in the hell do you mean, item not for sale; of course it is for sale--duh! This is America and you can buy beer and what have you whenever the crap you want. "

WRONG

Georgia should just be considered outside of the U.S. because rules don't apply like they do else where. They seem to make up their own. On Sundays, you can't buy any type of alcoholic beverage here. Hello! How am I supposed to watch football? You can't even buy a beer at a flippin' restaurant either. I would hate to be one of the Hooters girls having to work a Sunday football day. I bet they don't make crap. If they schedule you to work on Sunday, it's their way of telling you that you pretty much suck; unlike the rest of the world that only staffs their finest on game days because they're busier than shit. And guess where this all stems from? It all goes back to the church and the fact that we live in The Bible Capitol of the World. I guess I missed the part that explained that you shouldn't consume any liquor on a certain day of the week. Is that highlighted in Matthew? John? SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, it's Monday now, so I guess it's okay to crack open a cold one. It's only 9 AM here and I better get on it. Time is a wasting and Sunday will be here again before I know it.

Aahhhh...what a blessing!!!!!

Frustrated As All Hell

So, remember how I bitched and went on and on about the Picture People Studio? Well, I've been waiting and waiting for my $200 Christmas cards of Salem to arrive for weeks now, and come to find out, they've LOST them. Can you believe it? They offered to replace them ASAP and then ship them out to me; but HEEELLLOOOO.... Christmas is now in like 3 weeks. I went and got her photos done in advance so they could be sent out the day after Thanksgiving. I don't want you all to receive them well into the New Year. If I only paid 50-75 bucks it would be different, but not 200. I complained and ended up getting my dinero back.


So, I didn't forget about you this year; I'm just not going to even bother with Christmas cards. All the energy was burned out of me just getting the damn things done to begin with. I just HATE it when shit like this happens. It's okay if it happens to the procrastinators, but not for the people that are on top of the game. I know it's the holidays, but gather yourselves Picture People/ FedEx, or whoever is in charge of this crisis.