Good morning on 7/7/7. Lots of weddings happening today, I hear. I just may buy a lottery ticket today.

It's sort of drizzly again today - great weather for mosquito breeding! I did a bit of gardening yesterday and they were just ravenous - I wish they sucked out fat, instead of blood.

Today will be an indoor day with lots of Fair stuff to do plus a late Bingo to work tonight. I won't be in bed until well after 1 so getting up for Church tomorrow morning will be challenging. I plan to try for a nap mid-afternoon.

Right now, I'm getting another coffee and watch Live Earth for a bit.

What are your weekend plans?

Morning Ruth!

We have mosquito problems here, too. Poor Avery wakes up every morning with at least three welts on here somewhere. There's this infomercial on one of the Korean channels for a pop-up screen tent, and in one scene of the advertisement, the family has it set up in their living room. We always laughed about that because it seemed so ridiculous, but we seriously considered getting one for over Avery's crib!

I ran to yoga this morning and then did the elliptical for a little bit afterwards. I was planning on walking down to the gym since I ran twice this week but I didn't leave myself enough time to get ready and so I *had* to run, or I would've missed class. Our teacher just got back from Hawaii yesterday and was a bit jet lagged (I know, cry me a river!) so she ended class a little early, which is how I had time to hop on the elliptical before Tom and the kids showed up for martial arts class. We hit the commissary after class for some really nice looking fruits and veggies. I wanted portobellos, but there weren't any, so it was big zucchini for stuffed zucchini instead. We had taco bake for dinner tonight. YUM! I put this cilantro seasoning that I had found in the Mexican foods section in with the refried beans, and I sauteed some onions for them too. That, along with the cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion powder, made them just delicious!

I'm doing well with my pledge to reduce my grains. I was planning on three yesterday, two today, and one tomorrow, but I only got in two yesterday. I had two today - half a whole wheat pita for lunch and one small whole wheat tortilla for dinner - and tomorrow's will also be another pita. I feel more in control and definitely less craving-y, so I'm going to try to be very conscious of my grain consumption from this point out.

Tomorrow I'm doing the Children's Church lesson, so it will be off to church early so I can get everything together for that. Then we're going to the pool, which means I have to make sure I'm up in time to make lunches before we go to church!

I met my exercise goal for the week! That made me happy! What made me even happier was my realization in the middle of the week that it's not a chore but a choice that I'm making to be healthier.

Tom's got "Mythbusters" on and it sounds funny so I'm going to go check that out. Happy weekending!

Kara

Oh, I think I figured out how to attach a picture. For those of you who couldn't see the one of Tom and me at the Korean train station, here it is:

Morning chicks. The weather here is beautiful. I have a line full of clothes already. Just sitting here in my jammies drinking tea and thinking about finishing my food list for the store.

Rtuh- You sound like you have a busy day. Hope you have fun and I think I will buy a lotto ticket as well as 7 is my lucky number. Have a grea day.

Kara- You are always on the run as well. You have to be the most organized person I know. Hope you have a great one.

Me- other than food shopping not much poking in the garden and I am going to enjoy my last two days of vacation. DH has to drink some beer today so I can make him leave a little left for the slug problem I have in my garden. My peppers are starting and so are my tomatoes. We have had lettuce a few times. I also need to weed my herb garden and my flower ones. Well I must dash for now chat with ya all later.

Gawl. I don't know what my problem is with attaching things...

Good morning!

Ruth I am watching CNN right now and they are doing a big story on all the weddings that are occuring today. Too bad you have to stay up so late with Bingo. We all know how fun that is for you.

Kara Like the picture- it actually looks really intimidating. How do you attach pictures? I have never figured it out... WTG on your exercise. I did really well for a week, and then haven's done too well since.

LC Sounds like a chore filled day for you. DH and I need to have a chore filled weekend. Just all kinds of things that need to get done around here.

Me- Had a great OP day yesterday. We went to a girlfriend's for play and dinner. I took along a salad while they munched on chips, drank wine, and ate pizza. I did slice up a cuke with some guacamole and ate my salad. None of the other. Although I have not done a perfect Phase 1, I have 4 more days and am going to go ahead and start Phase 2. I have been on and off this summer and don't want to "jack" up my system too much. Plus I should know if **baby three** is on the way by Wednesday, so it would be Phase 2 regardless. I really think I am just being paranoid, but there is nagging thing in my brain thinking I may be.

We are grilling burgers tonight, (lean and bunless of course!), 4 bean salad, and I am going to make deviled eggs again. The ones I made for the 4th were awesome, and I have been in the mood for them again.

For now, more coffee is in order

Kara, I use some stuff called "mosquito barrier" mosquitobarrier.com and it is just great. Remember I live in S. Louisiana..mosquito haven...I live about 10 minutes from a swampy area and if it works here, it will work anywhere. It is pure garlic, so doesn't have any "people poison" in it. It smells horrible in the container, but you only put 6 tablespoons of it in a gallon of water and spray around the outside of the house every couple of weeks (unless there is really intense rain, then I spray about every week) and you really don't smell it after spraying.

Nothing much happening here today. Yesterday was a lot of fun. We went to New Orleans and went to the restaurant supply place and I found the pan I wanted and also a mandolin I've been wanting to slice veggies thin and a really cool ladle.There is a fantastic neighborhood restaurant close to there and my husband had the envy for a stuffed artichoke, so we went there and I had a spinich salad. Then we went to a mall looking for a game my husband wanted, Then to Whole Foods where I got a ton of veggies and fruit, then Target where I got some rectangle baskets to put my "beauty products" in. My daughter gave me boxes of Aveda stuff she had that she didn't want to pack up to bring to California with her and I needed something to keep them in. She worked for a distributor (she was also engaged to him, but that's another story)

DD called yesterday afternoon while I was in Target to tell me she made it to LA and they had begun moving their stuff in their apt. She said it is nice, but tiny...it's a loft and looks a lot smaller in person than on the internet! I wanted to say "Good..come home!" but I resisted.

Femme That sounds like a very fun day of bumming around with DH. My husband is not a big fan of shopping, so I don't know that he would have made it that long. I am so glad to hear that your DD made it okay. My 27 year old sister lives in LA.

Morning girlies! Happy 7/7/07! Supposed to be the luckiest day of the millenium! (If you believe in luck and such.) No Davis moments today, let's pray!

Going to run and go pick up the car from the shop, come home, change, and head to the pool! Going to be a lovely day, I hope. Then after the pool, coming home, showering, changing, and going to church and then to dinner with Mom and Dad. DH is SO excited. I told him not to go overboard at dinner, but we'll see what happens.

Want to welcome Laura who started posting yesterday! Pull up a towel! Get out the SPF 30! And if you have any questions, ask!

Kiko, Baby 3? I swear sometimes I'm just not paying attention! You have to let us know!!!! I'll say some prayers for you!

Well anyhoo, I'd better get ready to pick up the car, brush my teeth and such. Hope everyone has a lovely (and lucky, or blessed) day!

Lisa

Happy Saturday! 7-7-7 Wheeeeeee! I bet Vegas is hoppin this week too

Weezie: Enjoy your pool darlin' slather on that SP ye Fair Irish lass!

Kiko WHAT!!!!! Are we going to be Virtual Aunties again!!!! Yes we need to know asaparooooooo!

Ruth: Watchin Live Earth and shakin yer booty

LC: Oh that just hit me funny Drink yer beer, drink yer beer... gettin DH hammered so that you can use the backwash for slug patrol!!!


Femme: dont know if it it'll get any easier for you with your DD in LA..... maybe she wont like it..

Kara: YOu look Fabulous darling!!!!!!!!!

alrighty gals... off to take the furkids for their walk, then I need to hit the mall, then house chores await....
coffee: set on STRONG
Caffiene: High test

Good Mornin' all!

Thanks Weezel for your welcome - I was a bit lost this morning when I saw yesterday's thread was closed, but I think I get it now!

I spent yesterday going over the SBD book. A lot of the principles are similar to what I was doing before, so I'm hoping this will be an "easy" transition.

I DJ part-time, and yes, today is a day for weddings. I've got a reception to do tonight - it's actually for a girlfriend's foster daughter, so I'm also invited as a guest, not just hired help. We are going to have a blast! I'm starting the program today, so I hope the dinner is a buffet style where I can load up on veggies - I'm bringing snacks just in case!

I also have another major accomplishment to share - my DH is pulling on his swim trunks and joining me on the Beach! His biggest worry is the financial strain of eating healthy - I don't think he understands that by doing this we will save all the money he would normally spend eating out, and be able to put it toward the difference in our grocery bill.

So here goes. I hope everyone has an awesome OP day. I'll probably check back this afternoon - I need lots of accountability!

So I'm confused.... beer backwash keeps bad things out of the garden? We have 9 tomato plants, 3 green pepper plants, and 3 jalapeno plants. Do I need to go buy a case of beer?

Hello Chickens,
We picked up the niece yesterday, and she is adjusting to us, I hope. As I expected, she has become attached to youngest DD. My youngest is not at all shy and has a talent for connecting with people and putting them at ease, so I'm glad she's around for Lolo, even though there is a language barrier there. Lolo is looking kind of overwhelmed and bewildered, she's been very quiet and hasn't eaten much so far. She stayed up long enough to have some dinner with us last night, then turned in around 8. Of course for her that was 2 am. My crazy mother in law called at 2:30 am to make sure all was well, and woke everyone up. Then DS had a stomach ache and kept me up the rest of the night, so I am pooped this morning. I made pancakes for the kids and cottage cheese pancake for me. I've got to get to the store and stock up on some french bread and cheese to be sure she doesn't starve!
Today is the first day in a long time that I don't have anything on my list that HAS TO GET DONE. It feels very luxurious! The kids are out jumping on the trampoline, and I'm surfing and goofing off. It's going to be hot, so I think we'll head for the pool after lunch, and then we'll grill and eat outside tonight. I wanted to take it easy the first weekend, so Lolo can adjust and get over jet lag. Tomorrow maybe we'll go for a hike and have a picnic lunch.

Schatzi, you always come across so energetic in your posts. Is it all that cawfee?
Lisa, maybe I'll see you at the pool.
femme, do you know of anything that works for gnats? The little annoying ones that form a cloud around your head and try and fly up your nose? They've been terrible here this year.
Kiko, we'll be waiting with bated breath to hear your news. I had a similar experience with oldest DD this week. She's 21, has a 2 yr. boyfriend and screwed up with the birth control recently. She was late and I was dying - that would've been such a mess. Fortunately things turned out allright. Of course your situation is very different, but I hope it works out the way you want. None of my 3 were planned, we were never any good at that, but most of the time, we're glad we've got them all.
Have a lovely day Ruth, littlechick and Kara (night)!

Oh, today was weigh-in. I skipped last week, so for two weeks, 3 lbs down. I was hoping for more, but I'll take it! At least I'm headed in the right direction. Haven't changed the ticker yet.

Hi Laura, missed you as we were simulposting! Have a great day!
Lisa, you pour some beer in a shallow container and put it in your garden. The slugs come to drink it and drown, beer guzzling losers that they are.

Schmoodle, congrats on the loss! 3 lbs is 3 lbs! Good luck with your niece. Sounds like you've got your hands full.

Oh, and I'll save you a lawn chair at the pool.

Ohhhhh I get it. Well, it sounds like a waste of perfectly good beer to me. No wonder LC uses her DH's backwash! I don't think we have a slug. We seem to do ok but it's a useful tip just in case!

Anyone have a remedy for bunnies in the garden? My mom cannot keep them away from her tomato plants and green beans. I end up giving my parents all my big tomatoes (we also have roma and cherry) because the bunnies eat the plants and then nothing grows, and then all their green beans have bunny tooth marks on them. No matter how many times Oscar and Sophie go tearing after the bunnies, they never catch them and they don't scare them enough to keep them away. Any suggestions?