EK is putting on a show this week. From the minute we arrived in Decatur, she has talked to, loved and kissed her grandparents nonstop.
The first morning, Ella Kate crawled over to Gigi, asked to be picked up, kissed her face and said her version of I love you. I wouldn't have believed it had I not heard it myself. Needless to say, I've never gotten a un-requested I love you from her.
She's started talking in short sentences:
I need it.
See it?
Hi there!
I love you.
What's that?
Hey Bark Bark Woof Woof! (Her name for Barkley the dog)
And, she's saying their names with no problem. You haven't seen such happy Poppis and Gigis. :)
Monday, November 24, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Political Ramblings: The Auto Industry Needs A Visit From Dave Ramsey
The heads of Detroit's "Big Three" automakers flew to Washington DC demanding a piece of the taxpayer bailout pie. They cried about how many jobs will be lost, how they've cut back operations, how their companies' failures will throw the economy in an even more steep spiral.
How did they get there? In a private jet. GM's guy alone paid $20,000 on the DC trip.
Seriously? That is what you call "cutting back?" What about a first class ticket for roughly $900?
They need a good kick in the financial pants. I'd be glad to help them workout a budget. I'm sure Dave Ramsey would have them in the black in no time. But, they might have to sacrifice, which is obviously out of their comfort zone.
If I were there, gentlemen, you would get NO bailout money. In fact, I would charge you for wasting my time and being such morons.
How did they get there? In a private jet. GM's guy alone paid $20,000 on the DC trip.
Seriously? That is what you call "cutting back?" What about a first class ticket for roughly $900?
They need a good kick in the financial pants. I'd be glad to help them workout a budget. I'm sure Dave Ramsey would have them in the black in no time. But, they might have to sacrifice, which is obviously out of their comfort zone.
If I were there, gentlemen, you would get NO bailout money. In fact, I would charge you for wasting my time and being such morons.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Roll Tide!
This is not our video, we actually found it on YouTube. My sincere thanks to whoever posted it!
This was the final seconds of OT in the Bama/LSU game. I get chills everytime I watch it. I was at home, trying not to wake up EK, screaming "get your hands up!" to the referee - just like the guy in the video. The crowd reaction is beyond priceless.
ROLL TIDE ROLL!
This was the final seconds of OT in the Bama/LSU game. I get chills everytime I watch it. I was at home, trying not to wake up EK, screaming "get your hands up!" to the referee - just like the guy in the video. The crowd reaction is beyond priceless.
ROLL TIDE ROLL!
Refrigerator Art
Who would have guessed an 11-month-old can be such an artist? I know that she loves fingerpainting the table with her squash, but I'm so glad her teachers are putting her artistic inclinations to good use.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Last day of being 10 months old
And she took her first two steps today! I think she's still a few weeks from full-on walking, but she's definitely on her way.
After I missed photos of her first steps, I chased her around all day with a camera. Here are a few highlights of an otherwise normal day.
She is adopting a favorite "toy" of the day and carrying it around everywhere. Today it was the baby monitor.
She knows that she's not *supposed* to have pacifiers anymore, so she's showing me that she has TWO of them.
Dinner time is always an adventure. She thinks Daddy is hilarious in these pictures.
On to month 11!
After I missed photos of her first steps, I chased her around all day with a camera. Here are a few highlights of an otherwise normal day.
She is adopting a favorite "toy" of the day and carrying it around everywhere. Today it was the baby monitor.
She knows that she's not *supposed* to have pacifiers anymore, so she's showing me that she has TWO of them.
Dinner time is always an adventure. She thinks Daddy is hilarious in these pictures.
On to month 11!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Run, Pullens, Run!
And we did. Well, everyone except Ella Kate, who stayed home and played with Titi Coco.
In an effort to lose several pounds Ella Kate so thoughtfully gave me, I decided to start running races. I trained for months and suffered through sickness, injuries and general malaise.
It was all worth it today!
Richard and I ran in the Big Pumpkin Run 5K in Roswell. It was my first race, ever. After my last injury and other setbacks this week, I was dreading it. But, once I got there and saw runners of every shape and size, with all different goals, I was hooked. We both had a great run.
Richard ran the race in 26:23 minutes and I ran it in 33:01. The route was pure hills, so I was aiming for 12 minute miles plus time to get to the start and the extra .12 mile at the end. I beat my goal by 5+ minutes. (And, another goal - I didn't stop or walk AT. ALL. Trust me, that's huge to me when thinking about the hills.)
Richard is a born runner, so he just ran to enjoy the scenery and support me. Although, he was thrilled with the race t-shirt they gave us.
We didn't take pictures there, because we'd then have to run with a camera. But, we were so pumped by the time we got home we took a few photos in the front yard.
In an effort to lose several pounds Ella Kate so thoughtfully gave me, I decided to start running races. I trained for months and suffered through sickness, injuries and general malaise.
It was all worth it today!
Richard and I ran in the Big Pumpkin Run 5K in Roswell. It was my first race, ever. After my last injury and other setbacks this week, I was dreading it. But, once I got there and saw runners of every shape and size, with all different goals, I was hooked. We both had a great run.
Richard ran the race in 26:23 minutes and I ran it in 33:01. The route was pure hills, so I was aiming for 12 minute miles plus time to get to the start and the extra .12 mile at the end. I beat my goal by 5+ minutes. (And, another goal - I didn't stop or walk AT. ALL. Trust me, that's huge to me when thinking about the hills.)
Richard is a born runner, so he just ran to enjoy the scenery and support me. Although, he was thrilled with the race t-shirt they gave us.
We didn't take pictures there, because we'd then have to run with a camera. But, we were so pumped by the time we got home we took a few photos in the front yard.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Change
Our little family did not vote for Obama. We think that we'd like him as a person, but disagree wholehearedly with his ideology. And that's what great about America, we don't have to agree. Which is a very good thing.
But, we do agree that we like a number of changes in the overall national view:
1. Ella Kate, who is half latina, will never wonder if a minority can be president.
2. A woman was part of a major ticket, with an actual chance to win.
3. We will once again have small children in the White House. I cannot wait to see photos of the girls playing with their new puppy in the rose garden. That's what life is about.
4. Obama's charisma will be refreshing, and something we've seriously lacked the last 8 years.
But, we do agree that we like a number of changes in the overall national view:
1. Ella Kate, who is half latina, will never wonder if a minority can be president.
2. A woman was part of a major ticket, with an actual chance to win.
3. We will once again have small children in the White House. I cannot wait to see photos of the girls playing with their new puppy in the rose garden. That's what life is about.
4. Obama's charisma will be refreshing, and something we've seriously lacked the last 8 years.
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