Abigail and her teacher
Woman #1: Oh, my house is such a mess!
Woman #2: There’s no way it could be nearly as messy as mine.
Woman #1: I’ve been in your house a thousand times and it’s never been a mess. You don’t know how messy a house can really be.
Woman #2: I’m sure it can’t be THAT bad.
(She’s so excited to play her new computer game – thanks Mom!)
Robert Neville (Will Smith) is a brilliant scientist, but even he could not contain the terrible virus that was unstoppable, incurable and manmade. Somehow immune, Neville is now the last human survivor in what is left of New York City, and maybe the world.
But he is not alone. He is surrounded by ''the Infected'' — victims of the plague who have mutated into carnivorous beings who can only exist in the dark and who will devour or infect anyone or anything in their path. For three years, Neville has spent his days scavenging for food and sending out radio messages to find any other survivors. All the while, the Infected lurk in the shadows, watching Neville’s every move, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. Perhaps mankind’s last, best hope, Neville is driven by only one remaining mission: to find a way to reverse the effects of the virus using his own immune blood. But his blood is also what The Infected hunt, and Neville knows he is outnumbered and quickly running out of time.
Poor Jason isn’t quite old enough to play outside with the big kids, but he definitely enjoyed watching them.
My friend Chrystie “tagged” me on her blog. This is my first time being tagged so I certainly can’t refuse. Here goes:
Two names you've gone by: 1) Hippo (a nickname given to me by my neighbor Colby in 3rd grade – it stuck with me all through high school) 2) Holl (used by my tagger, Chrystie or “Chrys”)
Two things I’m wearing right now: 1) Jeans 2) an oversized T-Mobile t-shirt (I have way too many free t-shirts & I wear them far too often)
Two things I want (or have) in a relationship: unconditional love and 100% forgiving (I’ve been trying to get with Jason to sleep through the night & even when he’s cried for nearly an hour, he still gives me a big smile in the morning… that’s love!)
Two of my favorite things to do: 1) sleep and 2) eat
Two things you did last night: 1) met my in-laws at Red Robin and had a yummy (and free) meal 2) played Princess UNO with Justin and the girls (we love this version)
Two people you last talked to: Abigail and Carly (if they don’t count then it was Jackie and Justin)
Two things you’re doing tomorrow: 1) one of the few things I can guarantee is that I’ll be getting out of bed (we have a commitment free day tomorrow) 2) going to the gym - that’s being optimistic ;)
Two longest car rides: I hate driving long distances!! 1) most recently was our drive to Utah for Christmas 2) as a child we had a few family reunions in Minnesota… six kids and a three day drive… not fun!
Two favorite holidays: 1) Christmas 2) Halloween (love chocolate candy!) – Valentines Day is also becoming a favorite, I’m so looking forward to having a fabulous fondue lunch with friends!
Two favorite drinks: 1) fruit smoothies 2) ice-cream shakes (runner-ups: orange juice, chocolate milk, and eggnog)
Two things about me you may not have known: 1) I rarely wear jewelry (including my wedding ring) 2) I would like to learn how to cut and put up crown molding
Two jobs I’ve had in my life: 1) McDonald’s (worked my way up the ladder to a “crew trainer” in high school) 2) I spent a week cleaning water coolers (it was disgusting and you wouldn’t believe how many little parts they have)
Two movies I would watch over and over: 1) Bed of Roses 2)Some Kind of Wonderful
Two favorite foods: Does dessert count? If not then, 1) potatoes 2) warm bread with real butter
Two places I’d rather be right now: 1) somewhere tropical and warm 2) asleep
Two people I tag: 1) Tami B. 2) Carrie A. (and of course anyone else willing to play)
Important to note:
But that fact that he’s gaining some balance is definitely post-worthy.
(I know... he's getting way to big to still be taking baths in the kitchen sink)
On a rainy Saturday afternoon last month, Justin asked Carly if she wanted to help him deliver something to a friend about a mile away. Abigail had just walked over to a friend’s house to play wearing her rainboots and umbrella. Carly really wanted to use this as an opportunity to get all her raingear on too. So off she went while Justin drove slowly behind. I think he only let her go a few blocks before making her get in the van, but she was determined enough to go all the way.
We love our Carly!
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(Grandma catching Carly with only one card left… no mercy for a three year-old)
Abigail loves our blog. She enjoys reading and looking at all the things we post. She gets a kick out of knowing that other people look at it too. She especially enjoys knowing that her Grandma in Utah checks it. She’s often asking me to post a picture or video on the blog so Grandma can see it.
Last week Abigail had a “Winter Celebration” at school. A few other Moms and I helped the kids with various craft projects. Abigail got done early and was able to make two reindeer hats, one for her and one for Carly. When we got home the girls were running around the house singing “Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.” When I got out the video camera Abigail immediately requested I post their little performance on the blog. I told them they had to stand still for part of it, here’s what we got:
I hope this means our girls won’t grow up to be as reluctant to perform in front of others as their parents are.
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