seeing double... yes, there are two of us...

so here "we" are at 26 weeks... this kid has a morning and evening kicking schedule to beat the band. And i'm already starting to have trouble breathing, especially if i lay flat to sleep... let the fun begin! I don't even start the third trimester for a couple more weeks!

The South Carolina Quiz...

When I have lived, worked, and breathed all things South Carolina as long as i have, i still wonder, how well do i know this state? So i found a quiz today... those of you who love SC should take it... interesting questions!

Congratulations! You Know South Carolina 88%!

 

Wow! Incredibly awesome! You are obviously 100% South Carolinian, and very informed in all things related! History, Culture, Geography, Tourism . . . You know it all! Three peaches to you! You are impressive!

South Carolina Quiz
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SHE IS HERE!

I am just so excited i can't stand it... we have another neice! For those of you who don't know, our first neice, Caroline, was born on May 31, 2007. And now Georgia has joined her on June 13, 2007. Since they are the first two girls after four little nephews, you can imagine we are QUITE beside ourselves with joy in my family. Check out the links for more pictures.

oh sweet floyd...

everyone has those childhood pictures they look back at and just wonder, "wow, were the eighties really that amazing?" But some of us were far more fashionable than others. Take Floyd for example. He has frequently said, "My mother abused me through fashion" and to a certain extent, i have to agree with him. Putting a seven year old boy in a christmas sweater and glasses fit for a sixty year old man, then combining that with the laserbeam background that all of our elementary schools used one year, and you have a recipe for disaster. But a pretty hilarious one to reflect on eighteen years later...

Grants Goddess Hard at Work

My dear friend from VA has in the past been known to introduce me to staffers, agency reps, and constituents as the "Grants Goddess". I'm really not sure what that means, but it's pretty funny regardless. Just last month i facilitated five workshops around the great state of SC. I don't think my sisters believe that i really do these things sometimes, because they've never had the pleasure of seeing me in action. Here are several of my moves as caught by a fellow staff member during a presentation. A comic strip of goddess moments if you will...

what great marketing can do...

Where's the Fence?


IF you aren't immersed in politics like some of us are, you may not have seen the throw down on the Senate floor for the last two days over the Immigration bill some labeled a "grand bargain". Failing to reach a cloture vote, it would have provided a path to citizenship for over 12 million illegal residents of our country as an immediate benefit. There are many arguements on both sides of this issue. I do have to say that I appreciate crafty commercials that shed light on an issue like this one.

If bumpers could cry...

So... my car got a boo boo this week... and it was all my fault. But I am grateful! I know, I know... this sounds crazy.

There are a couple of things I should note: Will actually had a fender bender not six weeks ago... and hit a hypochondriac who is claiming medical bills.. AND HE TAPPED HER IN A PARKING LOT...

Also, I was driving a 12 year old car until about 3 months ago, when we decided it really wasn't safe for a pregnant woman to be driving vehicle when the brakes had gone out twice in the last six months. But today, under the circumstances, i wouldn't mind to be still driving that POS.

so really, why now? But like i said... i am thankful.

I am grateful because I haven't had a car accident in 4.5 years. And I've even thought about it recently... I am way overdue! But when i pulled into the parking space and felt the SSSCCCUUUUFFFFF of bumpers rubbing together, my heart still sank. But the great thing is this: I got a wet towel, and furiously washed the other guy's bumper, and all of my paint that my bumper had left there came right off... but none of his. Not a bit. His bumper looks shiny and new. Mine has a boo boo. And I am okay with that. It's not great, but it could be so much worse! And I a grateful because God is gracious, He kept me safe in that little POS for 8 years, and he is still keeping me and our precious-little-one-to-be safe.

The End.

twenty weeks...

yes, that means we're over 1/2 way there... unless my sisters have all cursed me to be induced at week 41...

Olice loves Jim Hargate... and his Aunt Dan Dan

Our sweet nephew Olice loves Jim Hargate, III very much. The feelings are mutual really, JH feels great responsibility to be loved on by Olice. So as you can see here... he just gladly accepts the affection.


Olice also loves his Aunt Dan Dan... you might not be able to tell from the picture, but he is big fan of kisses, and so he really gets into it... therefore smooshing his sweet Aunt just a bit while loving on her. She doesn't mind... not one bit :)




Ahh... a boy and his dog... doesn't get much cuter than this:

silly similar sisters

My sister has been in town from Colorado... So fun! And a funny thing happens more and more often when we are together. Check out the this poll at Tootie's Tales We'd love to know what you think :)

Baby Gibbs in 3-D

Baby Gibbs Profile

Baby Gibbs Face

Happy Birthday Nanni-Pan

it is my little sister's birthday. She is an extra-ordinary person, a great friend, an inspiring mother, and really the best kid sister anyone could ask for... She willingly submitted to my bossy ways when we were children (allowing me to cut her hair, give her the "b team" cabbage patch dolls, barbies, and/or legos to play with, and never questioned my ability to always secure the front position in the tub, closest to the warm faucet.) For those of you who didn't grow up in a large family, these things might not seem all that great, but it was nice to pull rank as i did on a very frequent basis. So Nance, thanks for loving me through it all, and for now teaching me more than you know! Love you!

Seventeen Weeks...

happy Monday...

great things about this monday:

it's been like 3 weeks since i last felt any wave of nausea...
doctor's appointment - weight, GOOD; blood pressure, GOOD: baby, GOOD!

Todd and Schelijn are coming from Colorado today, hurrah!
Maybe we'll have a siblaro or similar gathering to post pics later in the week!

cookie monster...

My friend Susan had this on her blog, and i thought it was quite funny. So why not try it?
I personally think my results were skewed due to my pregnant state.

You Are Cookie Monster

Misunderstood as a primal monster, you're a true hedonist with a huge sweet tooth. You are usually feeling: Hungry. Cookies are preferred, but you'll eat anything if cookies aren't around. You are famous for: Your slightly crazy eyes and usual way of speaking How you life your life: In the moment. "Me want COOKIE!"

The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

What do these things have in common?

the Dow Amphitheatre behind the Peace Center...
The wonderful, fabulous Amos Lee...
Delicious Buffalo Wings from Sticky Fingers...

You'll have to find out tomorrow!!!

Answer: It was a swanky night out on the fabulous town of Green-vegas. In honor of FLoyd's recent 25th birthday, we enjoyed a picnic of Sticky Fingers' wings and the company of great friends for a free concert. I am convinced there were at least 1500 people packed in and around the amphitheatre and across the river enjoying Amos Lee...

Anyone throwing a party on a budget? Here's my tip: Find a great party already going on, STEAL it, add your own food and friends, and VOILA! You've got a ready-made party without too much cost or hassle. (It does help to have beautiful weather and an outdoor concert).

oh what fun...

as you might imagine from the above diagram, i had an emergency root canal yesterday. After the onset of a toothache Saturday and three sleepless nights, i was ready and waiting for that novicane shot on Tuesday morning. I would like to take this time to make the following recommendation to any female friends: do not have a root canal while you are pregnant, unless it is completely and utterly unavoidable (as was my case). Tylenol #3 doesn't do a damn thing for an abscess and infection causing swelling... but it will give you more nausea! Anyway, i am thankful that i was able to find a wonderful endodontist, and am already starting to feel much better. I just tell myself that God used the pain to prepare me for childbirth... hahah. Or at least the sleepless nights were appropriate training.

easter 2007

Guess what? I got to make the meal for the family this easter!

Menu: roast lamb and potatoes, green beans, salad, yorkshire pudding

I have a new found appreciation for all of the Sunday meals for 10+ people my mother made.

Easter 2007 itinerary:

12:00am - trip to the ER for a friend...

1:00am - back home to marinade lamb...

1:30am - sleep...

7:30am - easter bunny surprise!

8:30am - morning worship at Redeemer...

11:00am - commence cooking!

12:30pm - company arrives (Dot, Ray, Ken, M & D, Thomas)

1:00pm - actually sit down to eat...

3:30 - now i wish i had a dishwasher...

4:00pm - nap time

5:30pm - community group

9:00pm - couch potatoes watch movie

11:00pm - too late to bed again...

Hope you all had a blessed Easter weekend.