Catch Up

We went to the Alabama State Fair this weekend and here’s a recap in pics Adams opinion of the fair, and most things Monkey’s riding dogs...only in Alabama in the Banana Derby (it was totally rigged) Hungry baby animals Baby piggy’s reminded me of Adam Life at the Hodgens
After Shannon’s nap I walked into to see a well taken care of Elmo.Adam was diagnosed with acid reflux but it hasn’t interfered with his growth. Most people are surprised when I tell them he only gets breast milk. At 2 months he has nearly doubled his birth weight, weighing in at 13 pounds 2 ounces. The primary program was this week and Shannon had a new dress (found at my favorite clothing store…Costco). Unfortunately she spent half the program playing with her teacher’s hair and the other half hiding behind her chair. We’re going to work on reverence and boundaries this week. My Double Oven Unfortunately our toaster didn’t survive it’s 2 year storage. Guess what? Costco had a great one, and on sale! It looked much smaller at Costco and we questioned wether we should keep the ginormous toaster. However, I now LOVE it as it has become like a second oven. I’ve broiled quesadillas, baked corn bread (it can hold an 8x8 pan easily) and it has been wonderful for out little family. No buyer’s remorse this time.

I’m obsessed with Command products…the things that let you hang up hooks and pictures without putting a hole in the wall or leaving a mark. I use them everywhere.

Blog Worthy

I WORKED OUT!

The last time I formally worked out was when I attended Noelle's class in Houston 2 years ago. One of the enrichment activites here is a work out group and I guess I'm still succeptable to peer pressure. I think the Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream I ate today undid any good I might have accomplished(totally worth it!).

BAMA MAMA

My camera batteries are dead and my recharger is MIA even though I know it’s around here some where. I just can’t bring myself to buy another one because inevitably I will find it the day after I open it. Anyways…

Inquiring minds have been wondering how our transition to Alabama has been going. Although we only crossed state lines we have dug ourselves deeper into the south…and it’s quite evident (bigger hair and stronger accents). All things aside, we are loving it! Our little townhouse is nestled in a master planned subdivision and it’s everything I’d hoped for…quiet, people walking their dogs in the streets, a pool, a small backyard with woods behind it, new, etc.

There is so much to do here! It has a Costco…need I say more? Not really, but I will…the zoo is wonderful complete with fountains for the kids to play in and FUNNEL CAKES! Instead of getting a picture of Adam with the tiger, it looks more like I'm feeding him to it

Since every store imaginable exists here, I got online and found a spice shop that I had fallen in love with in Memphis and went there the next day. If you don’t have a Penzey’s near you, go online and order. The prices are cheaper than Wal-Mart and where else can you find 5 different kinds of cinnamon? (I would recommend the Vietnamese Cassia (like a red hot candy) or the Ceylon if you are pairing it with fruit (it has a citrus scent)). Last weekend I went to a local farmers market and felt very organic as I purchased local produce and made an incredible peach cobbler (how do I know it was incredible…I ate half of it). We already have tickets for Disney on Ice in October and I’m stalking Ticketmaster’s for the first day to buy tickets for Wicked (yes Noelle, I’m finally getting to see it!) I could go on and on but I won’t. Just know that we are well taken care of and once I start sleeping more…I mean once Adam starts sleeping more, I will have much more to report as I have acquired a magazine with the 50 greatest local food finds!

Check This Out

Even if you don't know her, check out Shannon Hall's blog and read her entry about her delivery. It's NUTS!

1 MONTH

I can't believe Adam is 1 month old. It's hard to remember life before him. Look at those cheeks! I must be feeding him heavy cream. As one friend stated, "I'm the BYU creamery."
Random Adam Pics

HOMEBOY ADAMHere's an ugly face Adam makes, usually when he's taking care of buisness. Please note what the onsie states...it's sums up our life right now.

The Cake That Wasn't Meant To Be

WORLDS UGLIEST CAKE

Sometimes you follow the directions and it just doesn't work out. Mom - sorry your birthday cake wasn't quite like the picture.