Spring
Yesterday, April 5, was Day 1 of the pollen attack. Sigh.
Read more →Computer
Samantha is getting really good at using a mouse to paint on her computer. My old laptop has been transformed into a “kid” computer and my mouse (a small, kids size mouse painted like a ladybug) is a hit. She likes to “pway puter.”
Read more →Dinner Series
For dinner last week, we had Beef Ravioli Chicken Tacos (thanks for the chicken, Brian!) And for Easter, we had Tuscan Pork Tenderloin, potato salad, broccoli salad, deviled eggs, rolls, and Nutter Butter Banana Pudding.
Read more →Boy or Girl?
Hey, I just wanted to draw your attention to the survey we have on the top-right part of our web site. Since we aren’t finding out until the big day, we thought it would be cool to see what everyone else thinks. Some of you have already voted. Thanks! Some of you may only read mdc via RSS. Please go to the site and …
Read more →Paternity
Good news! Brian’s grandpa was moved out of ICU today! He continues to improve, but will most likely be in the hospital for another week. I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers over the last few days. On another note, my dad chopped off the tip of his finger on Sunday. He said he was messing around with his …
Read more →Passion
I hate the big girl bed. With a passion. Tell me this phase ends soon.
Read more →At the Park
We went to the park last weekend to catch some much needed rays. We ran into the Turners and the Grissoms there! I think everyone had the idea to go to the park since it was so nice. Samantha finally went down the big slide all by herself! It’s the big slide that’s enclosed and circles around as it goes down. She’s …
Read more →Dinner Series
For dinner last week, we had Hamburgers (thanks, Brian!) and Tomato Bake (from Chef’s Table in Huntsville which I think is out of business – that’s a shame because I don’t like tomatoes, but I love this recipe!) Chicken Parmesan (I don’t really have a recipe for this, but this is close) and Carrot Souffle (new recipe I …
Read more →Lavender Jacket
So Lettie, here’s the jacket that I’m currently working on. I need to get something crossed off my list, and this is the easiest and quickest that I can do right now (as in, I have no control over selling my house, which is also on my to-do list). So for now, I focus on the jacket. And Ashley, I’m working on pictures …
Read more →Prayers
Brian’s grandfather had surgery yesterday here in Birmingham. It was a 12 hour surgery to remove a cancerous bladder and nonfunctioning kidney. He got through the surgery ok, but had a very rough night last night. All the family was called around midnight to be by his side. Please pray for him and all of the Eckl …
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