Blast!

I'm mad I didn't think of this first. Maybe year two can be reenacting movie scenes once a month.
Call me naive, but I still think Katie Holmes really does like crazy Tom Cruise.

Worth it. Oh yes, I am.

I made this balsamic chicken with pesto and mozzarella tonight (may I add that mine was prettier?!) and it was fantastic! I've been trying to mix in a little meat, but do a couple of vegan dishes a week. This is totally worth eating the chicken and cheese. I love mozzarella and this balsamic glaze is mmm, mmm good. Jack said it was fabulous. You know how guys don't really give you the response you think they should if they really like something? Well, I did not have to give him an example of being excited about the chicken, he gave it on his own. There was inflection and joy in his voice as he said the chicken was "great. wonderful. it's a keeper". This will be on dinner rotation for shizzle. A++ Bonus: it is easy and quick. So simple. I'm not just saying this, it's really really true!

House progress

Since Jack has more time these days (see previous post) we are getting a lot of work done on the house. The past two weekends we put on the front porch. Our friend, Richard, offered to help Jack build the porch and special thanks to Katie for giving up help on a Saturday! They did a great job and Dalton loved watching them from the bay window. The framers and roofers came the next weekend and finished yesterday. Completely changes the look of the house. Some of my friends thought trailer before, new house now! I know the whole neighborhood is thankful we are putting this ugly house out of it's misery. Everyone slows down as they pass and we've even gotten a couple "looks good" shout outs.

Before

After! Next up-paint, stain, landscaping! It's going to be mind blowing. People's heads may fly off.

Jack is currently building the kitchen cabinets, which I call phase one. We will also put in brick where all the white siding currently resides and then paint! I'm going to get samples this week to try out-maybe I'll post and get a vote.
My project is a garden! I've been wanting to do one for a while but we didn't have a spot at the old house that got enough sun. I'm going to try my hand at it this spring. I planted pepper, tomato, and brussel sprout seeds that I got from Home Depot. They are the Martha Stewart organic ones. I'll also try lettuce, squash, and beans that I will plant along with the others after tax day. Wish me luck! I'm starting small that way if it totally fails, I won't be too upset.

What matters most. Happy President's Day!

I love this quote by Abraham Lincoln. I love the cute little script it's written in- I think I'll print it out and look really cool with my Abe quote on the wall. People will think I'm historical and original. Hahaha. I'm not, but I like quotes.
Jack got laid off on Friday. That's right, same day I got done with chemo. Isn't it ironic? I'm listening, God. I'm listening. We are trying to listen to what he wants to say to us. Right now I hear wait for me, so I'm waiting and trying to put my strength in him alone. It's hard.

Suck it, PICC line

It's out! I took a 30 minute bath last night, it was luxurious.

The chemo room. Aren't these colors so uplifting?! Blue and maroon is maybe the worst color combo ever but seriously it's great to be comfortable. I bet a patient gave that priceless painting in the background. I was the only one there today, so it was a little lonely and weird. I did get to hang out with my nurse, Rachel, who has been like a friend.

See ya

GOODBYE!

2 more!

My oncologist officially told me yesterday I only have 2 more treatments, as in 2 days. Today and tomorrow. I wasn't expecting that, but I'm thrilled! I was not looking forward to 2 more weeks of side effects and now it's only one. I'm so thankful. I feel undeserving and humbled. Lots of mixed emotions but the biggest is joy. It's very weird to be finally turning this chapter over-it's been going on since September, so it's strange to finally be over it.
I will continue to get beta hcg levels drawn every week for about 5 weeks, then to every other week, and then once a month to equal 6 months. I just can't wait to get my PICC out, so who wants to hit up the hot tub with me?! Puff, all my friends are pregnant so it's going to hard to find a hot tub buddy. But as I think about it maybe that would be weird to have a hot tub buddy anyways. Hopefully no naked ladies in the locker room-wish me luck!

Cupid and his love bow

Happy Valentine's Day. 

This is the love story of E.T. and sock monkey.

Cupid spied his next target

They've been fighting every day. E.T. is currently drop kicking sock monkey. Sock monkey said something about how Reese's Pieces was the worst candy ever.

Getting his bow and arrow ready. (Look at E.T.'s smug smile and sock monkey gives it right back)

Why can't everyone get along?!

I'll take care of this...

Struck with the bow of love. They could no longer remember what they were arguing about. They fell in love. 

Hahaha, I've done it again.

They dated for 2 years until E.T. realized that sock monkey played the same song over and over. It was too much.

My Valentine

He did not like the wings or the glitter. It was like Keesha threw up on him.