Yes, ladies and gentleman JB and I carved our first pumpkin this weekend. I must say we make a fabulous team. JB does all the hard work like scrapping the insides and cutting out the top, etc, and I draw the face and tell him when he is doing something wrong:) muwahahaha!
I actually made a dorky little video of our pumpkin carving time you can check it out on "You Tube": Check it Out
In other news I am sure I saw Jeff Daniels twin at our bus stop this morning, JB bought me orange gerbar daisies in honor of fall and today is a beautiful day!
Monday, October 30, 2006
Friday, October 27, 2006
Getting Organized
I was looking today at some of the baby items I have collected, and I was looking at my cute little changing table and I thought to myself "Missi, you really ought to get more organized". So, out I went in search of some items to help me organize my things.
Do you like? I got four of these, they fit under my changing table on the two shelves. I have filled them with baby items such as clothes, booties, hats, blankets and random items. I think it looks very "cute". How fun it is to get organized.
Do you like? I got four of these, they fit under my changing table on the two shelves. I have filled them with baby items such as clothes, booties, hats, blankets and random items. I think it looks very "cute". How fun it is to get organized.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Babies getting bigger
I wish I had a picture to show you all just how fat and happy I am getting. I tell you what, I never thought I'd see my belly expand to the size it now finds itself into.
I had a lovely little Dr.'s appointment yesterday, I'm starting into my third trimester now and I'm measuring the same amount of centimeters as I am weeks along ( so 28 weeks, 28 cm).
The only thing I have found discounserting recently is the fact that the baby seems to think my belly is a punching bag. Does anyone remember my freaking out post about the fact I hadn't felt the baby move yet and I really, really wanted to? Well, I'm feeling the baby now! *BAM* with its left foot *BAM* with its right. I swear the baby is dancing inside me or finding it a fun activity to hit one side of my belly and then push itself to the other side and hit me hard there as well. Its kind of fun in some ways, but sometimes, if the baby is super active right after I eat. EK! Upset stomach here I come!
At any rate, the baby is getting bigger and so is my belly. I know January isn't that far off...but I do hope it comes quickly!
I had a lovely little Dr.'s appointment yesterday, I'm starting into my third trimester now and I'm measuring the same amount of centimeters as I am weeks along ( so 28 weeks, 28 cm).
The only thing I have found discounserting recently is the fact that the baby seems to think my belly is a punching bag. Does anyone remember my freaking out post about the fact I hadn't felt the baby move yet and I really, really wanted to? Well, I'm feeling the baby now! *BAM* with its left foot *BAM* with its right. I swear the baby is dancing inside me or finding it a fun activity to hit one side of my belly and then push itself to the other side and hit me hard there as well. Its kind of fun in some ways, but sometimes, if the baby is super active right after I eat. EK! Upset stomach here I come!
At any rate, the baby is getting bigger and so is my belly. I know January isn't that far off...but I do hope it comes quickly!
Monday, October 23, 2006
For the love of chapstick
I am not a very loyal chapstick buyer, sometimes I buy it and sometimes I don't. But when I do have chapstick in my purse I tend to find myself using it all the time!
I bought chapstick a few months ago and its still going strong. I find myself putting it on 6 or 7 times a day and then at night, after I've been laying in bed for like 20 minutes, I often get up to go grab more chapstick to wear while I sleep. This is a very odd thing I think, why do I do this? I think its because without even knowing it, I must sleep with my mouth open, so the breathing dries out my lips. And who wants dried out lips? Not I.
That being said I spoke with a women yesterday who desperatly needed chapstick, she needed it so badly I reached my hand into my purse, grabed out my chapstick, and then I realized it would be terribly rude and unfeeling for me to offer her some chapstick. So even though I was already wearing lipstick...I put chapstick on my lips. Had I been thinking clearly I could have been like "oh, hey, you want some?" but on a better thinking note, do I really want her lip germs on my chapstick? Hmm...
Soon my chapstick will be all gone, I'll miss it for a few days but then I'll forget I ever needed it so badly in my life, and I'll most likely go six months without buying more chapstick. Then I'll call my mom and I'll say "mom, my lips are dry all the time, what should I do?" and she will very practically tell me to "drink more water" duh? Why is it water is usually the solution to everything. Its the solution for all beauty issues (skin, hair, nails, tongue), weight loss, what to order at a resturant when you aren't sure what drink to order...pretty much it answers all the worlds problems. I love water, and its free. Why don't I just drink more water and forget chapstick all together? I'll tell you why? Because deep down, I love chapstick. I always have and I always will:)
I bought chapstick a few months ago and its still going strong. I find myself putting it on 6 or 7 times a day and then at night, after I've been laying in bed for like 20 minutes, I often get up to go grab more chapstick to wear while I sleep. This is a very odd thing I think, why do I do this? I think its because without even knowing it, I must sleep with my mouth open, so the breathing dries out my lips. And who wants dried out lips? Not I.
That being said I spoke with a women yesterday who desperatly needed chapstick, she needed it so badly I reached my hand into my purse, grabed out my chapstick, and then I realized it would be terribly rude and unfeeling for me to offer her some chapstick. So even though I was already wearing lipstick...I put chapstick on my lips. Had I been thinking clearly I could have been like "oh, hey, you want some?" but on a better thinking note, do I really want her lip germs on my chapstick? Hmm...
Soon my chapstick will be all gone, I'll miss it for a few days but then I'll forget I ever needed it so badly in my life, and I'll most likely go six months without buying more chapstick. Then I'll call my mom and I'll say "mom, my lips are dry all the time, what should I do?" and she will very practically tell me to "drink more water" duh? Why is it water is usually the solution to everything. Its the solution for all beauty issues (skin, hair, nails, tongue), weight loss, what to order at a resturant when you aren't sure what drink to order...pretty much it answers all the worlds problems. I love water, and its free. Why don't I just drink more water and forget chapstick all together? I'll tell you why? Because deep down, I love chapstick. I always have and I always will:)
Friday, October 20, 2006
Short People are people too!
There are a lot of good things that come from being a short person, here are 10 things that I just thought of like two seconds ago.
1. People always think you are "cuter" then you really are
2. No one expects you to be able to lift heavy things
3. Guys tend to think they are really tall when they are around you...so you generally have a lot of guy friends
4. You can always try on "display" shoes at the mall without waiting for a service rep
5. You don't have to duck your head when you take walks and you pass under low hanging branches
6. Your age is usually a mystery until you reach like 45, people always guess you as younger
7. You always find the best hidding places when you play "hide and seek"
8. No one can every fit into your clothes, so you never have to be emberressed if someone needs to borrow clothes and you don't have any that are clean
9. Your easily passed over in a crowd so if you are trying to ignore someone...they usually can't see you anyway:)
10. You always have something to complain about when you need to, because, of course, everyone wants to be "tall" even if secretly we all know everyone wishes they were short.
But something that isn't so hot about being short...is the fact that Costco discriminates against short people. I have no problems with people thinking they don't like short people, but when they actually create technology which outwardly shows their disdain...that, that I have problems with.
Let me explain. Last year, when I got my first Costco card, I stood on the little sticker feet infront of the blue screen and smiled my big, honkin' smile. When they printed out the card...my CHIN WAS CUT OFF!! You could barely see my head! It was like...my mouth and up! I made some comment about the fact my whole head wasn't in the shot, but the lady just shrugged and said that was the best she could do.
So this year, I go to get my new card and I assume last years drama was just because of a bad photographer. But nope! You don't even see my neck, its just like "head". Hello? JB got like his shirt collar in his picture! How come mine is like this pasted on head in the tiny box? Just because I'm short, why can't they lower the camera? Or give me a box for Pete's sake.
What is a short girl gonna do? Sue them? Maybe that's what I should do. Not exactly a Christian response, but definatly I'd get my point across that short people are people too!!
1. People always think you are "cuter" then you really are
2. No one expects you to be able to lift heavy things
3. Guys tend to think they are really tall when they are around you...so you generally have a lot of guy friends
4. You can always try on "display" shoes at the mall without waiting for a service rep
5. You don't have to duck your head when you take walks and you pass under low hanging branches
6. Your age is usually a mystery until you reach like 45, people always guess you as younger
7. You always find the best hidding places when you play "hide and seek"
8. No one can every fit into your clothes, so you never have to be emberressed if someone needs to borrow clothes and you don't have any that are clean
9. Your easily passed over in a crowd so if you are trying to ignore someone...they usually can't see you anyway:)
10. You always have something to complain about when you need to, because, of course, everyone wants to be "tall" even if secretly we all know everyone wishes they were short.
But something that isn't so hot about being short...is the fact that Costco discriminates against short people. I have no problems with people thinking they don't like short people, but when they actually create technology which outwardly shows their disdain...that, that I have problems with.
Let me explain. Last year, when I got my first Costco card, I stood on the little sticker feet infront of the blue screen and smiled my big, honkin' smile. When they printed out the card...my CHIN WAS CUT OFF!! You could barely see my head! It was like...my mouth and up! I made some comment about the fact my whole head wasn't in the shot, but the lady just shrugged and said that was the best she could do.
So this year, I go to get my new card and I assume last years drama was just because of a bad photographer. But nope! You don't even see my neck, its just like "head". Hello? JB got like his shirt collar in his picture! How come mine is like this pasted on head in the tiny box? Just because I'm short, why can't they lower the camera? Or give me a box for Pete's sake.
What is a short girl gonna do? Sue them? Maybe that's what I should do. Not exactly a Christian response, but definatly I'd get my point across that short people are people too!!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
It's an Appendix!!
In a old house in Olympia
Covered in Vines
Lived a very young couple
Both healthy and fine
Healthy and fine
they lived their dear life
Until a horrible morning
after a rough and long night
Missi woke with a start
As she heard a soft sound
It was her dear husband Johnny
who was moving around
The cry that he uttered
was like none err, before
he gripped his soft belly
and curled up on the floor
"It hurts" he said sadly
with puppy dog eyes
Missi grabbed at the phone
While he uttered his cries
To the doctors he went
When the morning dawned bright
He returned with some news
That caused Missi a fright
"An Appendix" said the Doctor
"That's what it must be,
Now go to the hospital
To have your surgery"
To the hospital sadly
They took Johnny man
Then they sat in some chairs
And folded their hands
After hours of waiting
A CAT scan, and more
The doctors were ready
To take Jon out the door
Out the door down the hallway
They rolled his big bed
While Missi, she waited
With her hands on her head
Some hours passed slowly
Before they were done
Then to Johnny, went Missi
Who was not having fun.
With a sigh and a smile
It all turned out fine
Johnny would be better
It just may take some time
So back to their house
Went the very young couple
sleepy and tired
but now out of trouble.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Open Season
So JB and I went to see "Open Season" last night. I have a slight cold right now, so most of the humor I only laughed at because half the kids in the theater were cracking me up. But...wait, has anyone see it yet? If so, do you know the part where the deer has to sing the bear to sleep? OMG!!! When he started changing the lyrics, it was killing me!! I Was dying laughing!!! SO FUNNY!! Tears, yes, actual tears were running down my face.
Anyway, what was so bad about it was, it seemed to be the one part in the movie that the kids didn't find all that funny, so here I am laughing like a crazy lady and no one else is!!
A troll and a magic rainbow tree...hahahaa....
Man, the days around these parts sure have been amazing huh? Beautiful weather, beautiful skies. Nice, very nice. My family back home has snow...huh.
Anyway, what was so bad about it was, it seemed to be the one part in the movie that the kids didn't find all that funny, so here I am laughing like a crazy lady and no one else is!!
A troll and a magic rainbow tree...hahahaa....
Man, the days around these parts sure have been amazing huh? Beautiful weather, beautiful skies. Nice, very nice. My family back home has snow...huh.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Ticket
Well, yesterday I got my very first ticket, my very first ticket for my whole Italian life. It wouldn't have been so bad if it weren't for the fact it was in a school zone...and little kids were on the side walk. *sigh* I honestly thought I was going the correct speed, but, that tiny little print on the "20 Mile an hour School Sign" actually says something important.
The cop wasn't very nice either. He didn't even give me a chance to say I was sorry, let alone explain why I was going as fast as I was. Nope, just slapped the ticket at me and off he marched. Yep, marched off to his little, wimpy, motorcycle.
humpf. The last time I got pulled over it was a nice cop. He was nice and sweet, and didn't give me a ticket (cause I hadn't done anything really wrong, he was just bored). But this one... he was NASTY! He was MR. NASTY.
Oh well. At least I know when to go snail pace slow near that particular school zone, gotta protect those little children.
The no longer a perfect driver,
Missi
The cop wasn't very nice either. He didn't even give me a chance to say I was sorry, let alone explain why I was going as fast as I was. Nope, just slapped the ticket at me and off he marched. Yep, marched off to his little, wimpy, motorcycle.humpf. The last time I got pulled over it was a nice cop. He was nice and sweet, and didn't give me a ticket (cause I hadn't done anything really wrong, he was just bored). But this one... he was NASTY! He was MR. NASTY.
Oh well. At least I know when to go snail pace slow near that particular school zone, gotta protect those little children.
The no longer a perfect driver,
Missi
Monday, October 09, 2006
Day Off
I have the day off today. I didn't make any special plans for the day though, so I'm kinda sitting here wondering..."What should I do today". I slept in, started some laundry, put away some dishes (that JB washed. Yesterday he washed dishes, vacuumed and spot cleaned the floor!!!) and checked what email I could check.
Its such a beautiful day though, I think I shall go for a walk, or at least go outside for a bit:)
Lata!
Its such a beautiful day though, I think I shall go for a walk, or at least go outside for a bit:)
Lata!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Pictures from our visit with the Bechtles
Back in August, Jonathan's parents came out to visit us for a week. Here are some pictures of our time spent together.
At the park after church.
Here we are at Pike Place Market in Seattle
Peggy and John
It was a fun trip! We hope they come out and see us again soon!
At the park after church.
Here we are at Pike Place Market in Seattle
Peggy and John
Hiking around Mt. Rainer
JB and Me in Seattle
Profile of my baby belly back the end of August
It was a fun trip! We hope they come out and see us again soon!
My brother
My brother GJ came to visit me, late Wednesday night. It was his birthday, so we threw him a party. We made him blow out all 27 candles and I wrapped his tiny gift card in a big box so he thought he was getting something really cool! Hee, hee. Fooled him.
Yesterday was beautiful, and I just so happened to have the day off of work. So I took him to our local Farmers Market (http://www.farmers-market.org/) and we bought fresh fruit, veggies and some meat. Yum:)
He brought me a sewing machine from my Mom. Its a cool sewing machine, it has a computer type screen on it and lots of buttons. I don't know a thing about sewing machines, so it ought to be interesting learning to use it. Mom says it needs a "tune up" but other then that, its a "Great" machine. A tune up huh? Sounds like a car now doesn't it. It even comes with a peddle, I wonder how fast I can get this thing to go:)
Here is a random picture of Me, my sis and my friend. This was taken like a year ago, we are in our kick butt stance, as we were about to beat up some "bad guys". Frankly, I'd say we are pretty good, we'd put those "Charlie Angel" characters to shame, that's for sure.
So watch out, if the three of us are around, no one stands a chance at beating us up.
Ok, so Mrs. Random is gonna get back to what she was doing before. Peace out
Yesterday was beautiful, and I just so happened to have the day off of work. So I took him to our local Farmers Market (http://www.farmers-market.org/) and we bought fresh fruit, veggies and some meat. Yum:)
He brought me a sewing machine from my Mom. Its a cool sewing machine, it has a computer type screen on it and lots of buttons. I don't know a thing about sewing machines, so it ought to be interesting learning to use it. Mom says it needs a "tune up" but other then that, its a "Great" machine. A tune up huh? Sounds like a car now doesn't it. It even comes with a peddle, I wonder how fast I can get this thing to go:)
Here is a random picture of Me, my sis and my friend. This was taken like a year ago, we are in our kick butt stance, as we were about to beat up some "bad guys". Frankly, I'd say we are pretty good, we'd put those "Charlie Angel" characters to shame, that's for sure.
So watch out, if the three of us are around, no one stands a chance at beating us up.Ok, so Mrs. Random is gonna get back to what she was doing before. Peace out
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
So I dreamed...
I dreamt I had ruffles potato chips and right now...I'm eating THEM!!! WOOHOO!!!
I love having dreams that come true:)
I love having dreams that come true:)
Monday, October 02, 2006
Good Lookin' Guys
Check out all my good lookin' Italian boys! Papa, Dad, GJ, Chris, Nate, Dan, Tony, Trav and Isaac.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
The bus stop
I normally start my workday off when it is still slightly dark out, the sun is just coming up and the air has that feeling of dew still upon it. I have a large window that I can look out of while at my desk and normally, sometime around 10am, I look up and realize that the sun is shining and a brand new day has begun.
There is a bus stop across from where I sit, and try as I might to remain focused at work, often I am drawn towards the people who wait there and I can’t help but wonder, “What is their story?”
I have thought about creating a journal of made up stories about the “Bus Stop” and peoples lives, created merely by looking at their outward appearance. I think a lot can be said about a person by the way they wait for a bus. Its fun to see the guys in their dress clothes and brief cases, nervously looking for the bus and checking their watches, while the bum like characters some how find the mound of grass behind the stop to be a perfect resting place for a short nap while they wait. There is the girl who some how always seems to be cold, constantly pulling her sweater or jacket tighter around her body with her arms crossed the whole time, and then the big ladies who can’t seem to stand still and always have a drink or bagel in their hands.
Today’s favorite was some guy who must be mentally instable, extremely happy, or madly in love. The bus stop pole must have seemed more like a light post to him as he seemed to be reenacting the scene from “Singing in the Rain” when Gene Kelly is dancing around the street light. I couldn’t hear if he was singing, but his mouth was moving…so perhaps…just perhaps, he was. I couldn’t help but die laughing as he grabbed the pole and tried to swing himself around it. Then shoving his hands in his pockets, he kind of did a tap dance around it and then stood relatively still on the sidewalk swaying back and forth.
I love that silly bus stop. It offers more entertainment and mindless thought then I could ever hope to see out my work windowJ When I am sad or depressed I can usually wait for a few buses to come and go, and eventually, I get some crazy, goofy, silly, or happy person waiting at that stop who is able to bring a smile to my face. I wish I knew what their stories really are. I mean, what brought them to that bus stop to begin with? How come they don’t have a car? Or…how come they choose to not drive their car? And why is the man always late? The bum always tired? The girl always cold? And how come the fat lady never brings me anything to drink? I guess I will never know…
There is a bus stop across from where I sit, and try as I might to remain focused at work, often I am drawn towards the people who wait there and I can’t help but wonder, “What is their story?”
I have thought about creating a journal of made up stories about the “Bus Stop” and peoples lives, created merely by looking at their outward appearance. I think a lot can be said about a person by the way they wait for a bus. Its fun to see the guys in their dress clothes and brief cases, nervously looking for the bus and checking their watches, while the bum like characters some how find the mound of grass behind the stop to be a perfect resting place for a short nap while they wait. There is the girl who some how always seems to be cold, constantly pulling her sweater or jacket tighter around her body with her arms crossed the whole time, and then the big ladies who can’t seem to stand still and always have a drink or bagel in their hands.
Today’s favorite was some guy who must be mentally instable, extremely happy, or madly in love. The bus stop pole must have seemed more like a light post to him as he seemed to be reenacting the scene from “Singing in the Rain” when Gene Kelly is dancing around the street light. I couldn’t hear if he was singing, but his mouth was moving…so perhaps…just perhaps, he was. I couldn’t help but die laughing as he grabbed the pole and tried to swing himself around it. Then shoving his hands in his pockets, he kind of did a tap dance around it and then stood relatively still on the sidewalk swaying back and forth.
I love that silly bus stop. It offers more entertainment and mindless thought then I could ever hope to see out my work windowJ When I am sad or depressed I can usually wait for a few buses to come and go, and eventually, I get some crazy, goofy, silly, or happy person waiting at that stop who is able to bring a smile to my face. I wish I knew what their stories really are. I mean, what brought them to that bus stop to begin with? How come they don’t have a car? Or…how come they choose to not drive their car? And why is the man always late? The bum always tired? The girl always cold? And how come the fat lady never brings me anything to drink? I guess I will never know…
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Fall Cookies
Woohoo! I know its been kinda warm out lately, but I am SO ready for fall!! I decided it is now time for cookies to be baked and decorated accordingly!! Behold, my cookies!!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Water
My thoughts on drinking water: I've drunk so much water the past couple days. I swear I could sail a ship in my stomach and keep it a float.
I know it is good to drink lots of water, its healthy, and good and healthy. But, gosh...why can't one or two glasses of water be enough to keep our tongues pink and our lips from being chapped? I just don't understand!!?!?!!?!?
no need to answer...I "know" the reason why we must drink lots and lots of water. I'm just kind of bored with water right now.
My thoughts on water in general: I am glad we live near water, I love the fact there is a harbor within walking distance of my home. *sigh* Some day I shall have a boat and I will invite my friends on my boat with me and we will have cheese and wine...er...maybe just cheese. I am sure I could throw some olives in there somewhere.
My thoughts on food: I love food!
I know it is good to drink lots of water, its healthy, and good and healthy. But, gosh...why can't one or two glasses of water be enough to keep our tongues pink and our lips from being chapped? I just don't understand!!?!?!!?!?
no need to answer...I "know" the reason why we must drink lots and lots of water. I'm just kind of bored with water right now.
My thoughts on water in general: I am glad we live near water, I love the fact there is a harbor within walking distance of my home. *sigh* Some day I shall have a boat and I will invite my friends on my boat with me and we will have cheese and wine...er...maybe just cheese. I am sure I could throw some olives in there somewhere.
My thoughts on food: I love food!
Monday, September 25, 2006
Sick
Waa! I have a cold. Please send cans of chicken noodle soup to my address. I also enjoy sunflowers and daisies and I am always up for a good musical:) I am sleeping most of the day away in hopes to get better before my husband does:)
blink. blink.
tissues? Anyone?
blink. blink.
tissues? Anyone?
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Its raining its pouring...
All those who live in my state. You can thank me for this wonderful rain we are getting. For just this very morning I did a rain dance...and behold...we have rain!
*sigh* I'm so happy:)
*sigh* I'm so happy:)
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