New Sonogram Pics

Grandbaby! What else can I say? I guess they know the sex now and I must admit that I'm wavering a little about wanting to know/not wanting to know.

From A to B

See my new banner! I was pretty proud of myself when I figured out how to do that.

A - This is where me and my daughter are (40 miles apart but not far enough to show a "B").

B - This is where my new (and FIRST) grandbaby will be in Feb/March of next year.

Gotta come up with a plan - how do I get from A to B? How much do I have to save every payday to do this? Is it even possible to do this?

I can - I WILL - There are times in your life when you just gotta do what you gotta do!

Yesterday-day 3 of Christmas Dress Challenge

My wt this morning was 167.8 - up a pound from yesterday. I counted 1251 calories yesterday which isn't too bad but my food choices were not so good. Mac & cheese, a bag of peanuts, a glass of wine and a slice of ham - nothing I ate was really good. Granted I didn't eat much of it - but still bad choices. I think my problem was that I gave blood Tue which always leaves me starving and really tired the next day. I also need to start taking a fiber supplement because I'm feeling bloated already - could account for some of the gain.
All in all - the first week is going ok - could be better but could be a lot worse. I love reading everybody's posts and think this will help me in keeping myself on track.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

It's Wednesday - time to head over to Joyce's for the weekly hodgepodge so here goes -

1. Do you like chili? Red or white? Beans or no beans? Spice or no spice? Toppings?

I love chili but only when the weather turns cool (or cold). I make mine with deer burger, both chili and kidney beans, my own home canned tomato juice and whole tomatoes and LOTS of spices. As for toppings, you can't go wrong with cheese.

2. Red-orange-gold...your favorite fall color?

I love the fall colors but only in groups. I don't really care for any of them by themselves but put them together and they look great.

3. Who did you idolize when you were growing up?

I can't really remember idolizing anyone - maybe my dad - I was the classic tomboy and followed him everywhere.

4. When was the last time you did something 'arts and craftsy'? Share please.

As far as arts and crafts go - does crochet count - been doing that forever.

5. What's a place that makes you really nervous?

Anywhere that I have to get up in front of a group and speak - ties me in knots.

6. Horseback riding...yay or nay (neigh?)

I love horseback riding. My bf has horses and I really miss them since I moved. I did live just 5 miles away.

7. What's your favorite cliche?

I guess my favorite cliche would be "going to hell in a handbasket." I do catch myself saying that one quite a bit.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Random thoughts - Christmas is less than 100 days away. With the weather turning cooler I find myself digging through decorations and planning what to use. First there's Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and then the day after thanksgiving, the Christmas  decorations go up. It's always a highlight of my year.

Chats on the Farmhouse Porch

It's time to head over to Patrice's for the weekly chat. I truly love these chats, they remind me of sitting with my bf on her porch before I moved. She lived just 5 miles from me and we spent lots of time chatting, canning, gardening....... It's always so much better when you have friends around.

Here are this week's questions:

1. Do you have pierced ears?
2. Do you have a porch?
3. If you could have a wish for someone you know, what would that be?
4. There are less than 100 days to Christmas. Have you started shopping yet or doing anything to prepare?
5. What song is going through your head lately? If you aren't being pestered by a particular song, then what are you likely to sing or hum while you work?

My answers:

1. Yes, I do. I have multiple piercings (in my ears),and when I wear earrings I usually wear 2 pr, unfortunately, that is not very often.
2. I do have a porch, but not one as nice at Patrice's or my bf's either. But I still find myself sitting out there just about every night when the weather is good.
3. I wish my daughter would get pregnant. She wants a baby so bad - and was so upset when her brother told us they were expecting. I told her that we had 2 weddings within a year, maybe (keeping my fingers crossed) we'll have 2 babies within a year.
4. I've done a little bit of shopping already - not nearly enough. I'm at a loss as to what to get my son and daughter in law. I know they will need lots of things for the baby but it's really hard to ship things overseas - and sending money just takes the fun out of it.
5. I tend to get some of the old country songs in my head - George and Tammy usually - I was raised on country music and still love it - the new stuff doesn't hold a candle to the old classics.