This is the light switch plate I painted for my sister’s nursery. She has a bug theme going. I did our taxes last night. So glad that’s out of the way. We never seem to get back close to what I think we should. Too bad I can’t claim Nelson as a dependent. =) With…

So my mom and I are planning a baby shower for my sister and we’re stumped as to what activities we should have. Sara (my sister) wants to have games of some sort. I’ve never planned a baby shower, and all the ones I’ve been to there were no games. I’ve read a few books…

Saturday night was date night. J and I went to dinner at Carrabba’s (we had a gift certificate) and then to see Shanghai Knights. We called ahead for seating at Carrabba’s and when we got there they asked if we’d like to sit at the pasta bar. We’ve only been to Carrabba’s once or twice…

I’m filing our taxes this weekend and I thought I’d share a tax break. You can deduct hobby expenses as long as they don’t exceed hobby income. So, to all of the crafting, scrapbooking, painting people I know- save your receipts! There are some other deductions that aren’t commonly known are: safe deposit box rental,…

“I just don’t think I could live without pudding.”– D at lunch yesterday. No one was talking about anything remotely pudding-esque, but I admire her devotion. “It’s like 2 big pepperonis on a plain cheese pizza.” -P commenting on the sight of T’s big man nipples. He refuses to wear a t-shirt under his white…

It’s official- our home has been taken over by our dog. He now sleeps with us. Gasp! I was one of those people who always swore I’d never let the dog sleep with us. No way. I see what kind of mad house my Mom lives in. She’s got the dog AND cat in the…

Friday night I babysat for Davis. His dad promised to be home between midnight and 2am because I had to work at 9am on Saturday. I reminded him of this as he was going out the door. When did he come home? 3:30 am!! Arrrrgh! I was such a zombie on Saturday. So after work…

What a horrible tragedy. I remember being in school when the Challenger exploded, my teacher crying, us kids just trying to understand. What really strikes me is how close they were to being home safely. My heart goes out to their families.