Welcome Comet!!

When Winter decided that she would poop in the potty, we told her we would get her a dog. It took us a few weeks to decide what to do and finally we went to the local Humane Society to look at what they had there. While there, we found this cute puppy. He was about 4 or so months old, and that is a guess. His card said he was a lab mix with something. (We have decided that it is mix with hound dog...he's got the bark and laziness!!) We just fell in love with this dog! This was on a Saturday. Because of their rules, we had to wait until he had been there for at least 72 hours just in case the owners came to get him. On Wednesday, we went to pick Comet up. After a couple of days frustration with using the bathroom in the floor, we have finally gotten adjusted to Comet being around. He is mostly potty trained if you pay attention to him and he's great with Winter. He will put up with her "playing" with him and "hugging" him and hasn't bitten or growled at her when she didn't deserve it. Anyway, I thought I would finally share these pictures of Winter and Comet. Isn't he a cutie???

What is it????

Well, I went to the doctor again today and have been working on not stressing about what sex the baby is. We have gone two times and the cord was between the legs so I decided that we were not going to find out what we were going to have until the baby is born. Well, I guess that did the trick! After a few minutes, the doctor was able to get some different views and let us know that it is a BOY!! I was so expecting a girl, so I'm still getting over the shock of it all. Of course he said that he isn't 100% sure until the baby is born, but he said he's only been wrong 1 out of 500 times. He said say 2 out of 1000 to make it sound better! Anyway, we are having a Max Odell...unless he comes out wiht red hair and then it will be a William #5! More later!!

Lack of Cooperation :(

Well, William and I went to the doc today to see what the baby is and it wasn't successful. :( The doc said that every time he thought it was either a boy or a girl, he realized it was the cord in the way. So, we wait another three weeks. March 3rd. I have thought of trying for a 3D somewhere, but we don't need to spend money on that and this will be a good lesson in patience!

Taking Full Advantage of the Potty

Well, I have news to report!!!! Winter has finally decided to take full advantage of the toilet! William has been trying to get her motivated to use the potty for a while. She will stay dry in "big girl panties" as she calls them, but hasn't wanted to stay clean. On Sunday at small groups, someone had a min pin puppy that she just LOVED! He notice this and finally told her if she used the potty to poop then he would get her a puppy. Well, she finally did!! I know bribing is bad...but hey, it is working right? We went to supper Tuesday night and celebrated with her and then took her to the pet store. There was a puppy there that we wanted, but the store REALLY liked it (to the tune of $600!!!!!), so we didn't get it. On Wednesday morning she messed in her pull up before school. She told William, "But I didn't poop in my big girl panties!" So, we still have some things to work on, but she did it again today. It seems as if we are finally on the way to potty trained! I hope it is good and done before the next one comes along in June!

On that note, I will have more to report on the sex of the baby, if it cooperates, on Monday, Feb 11th. We just can't wait!!
More then!!!

A great recipe!

I have been trying new things over the past few weeks and came upon Mexican Style Lasagna. It looked like something William would like so I gave it a shot! It was GREAT so I thought I would share it with others! He went on and on about it and we even had it again last night. So here is my rendition:

1 pound ground beef
1 can black beans - any type are fine...this is what I had
Velveeta
shredded cheese of some type
Salsa - I used my own
Corn tortillas - recipe called for flower, but I didn't have any

Cook meat, add cheese and a little bit of water for a sauce (recipe said 1/4 cup I think). Allow cheese to melt. Rinse beans and add to meat. (I would only rinse them if they are black beans.) Put about 1/4 of the mixture on the bottom of a 8x8 pan. Layer with tortillas leaving the meat mixture on top. Cook at 425 for 30 minutes. Add grated cheese on top at last 5 minutes. Let sit for a few then enjoy!!


Hope you love it as much as we do!!

Christmas Tag

This a response to the Christmas Tag from my sister. I will tag Kara. enjoy!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
gift bags...I'm SO bad at wrapping!
2. Real tree or artificial?
Artificial
3. When do you put up the tree?
Whenever there is time. Sometime before Christmas Eve!
4. When do you take the tree down?
The day after Christmas because it is always in the way.
5. Do you like eggnog?
Yuck! NO!!
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
Ummmmm, I honestly can't remember.
7. Do you have a Nativity scene?
No
8. Hardest person to buy for?
I must agree with Shiann and say our dad. After that...William because he always will go get something if he wants it.
9. Easiest person to buy for?
Winter...a box would be good enough for her!
10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
A vacuum...Just kidding William. I love my Kirby.
I can't think of one
11. Mail or email Christmas cards?
Mail I guess. They were only picture cards this year. No letter...didn't get to it.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
The Christmas Story...you know, the one where the kids wants the gun. "You'll shoot your eye out!"
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
Two days before Christmas when I'm out of school and don't have Winter with me! I haven't shopped any yet!!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Isn't that what Christmas is all about???
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
DRESSING!!!! Other than that...whatever is there.
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree?
The ones that came on the tree are colored I think.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
HATE Christmas songs because they start playing them at HALLOWEEN!!!
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
Both. This year we are going to Alabama. Now that we live near mom and dad, yes, travel right across the creak!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?
Only when I can sing the song in my head.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
Neither. A Mini Cooper model car shell!
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
Morning now that we have Winter
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?
I should be positive about this....
It amazes me that people don't think about others but one time a year. I want to not donate now, but do it later.
20. Favorite ornament theme?
Anything that is cheap at wal-mart! And some old ones.
24. Favorite food for Christmas dinner?
DRESSING!!!!!!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
Jewelry making stuff I guess. I haven't been able to think of anything I want mainly because, like William and Dad, I will go get something if I want it. Oh, I just thought of something...
My Simms game for the Wii.

Funny Stuff that Winter Says!

Winter is growing so much and seems to understand more things about life every day! Thursday of last week we had to take our car in for repairs so we are driving William's truck right now. It isn't the most comfortable ride, epically in the back, so Winter wasn't that thrilled about it. Saturday we went to a birthday party in Longview and Winter put together that the car was in Longview. She said, "let's go get the car!" I asked her if she didn't like riding in the truck and she said that it wasn't comfortable to ride in. It was cute!! Most of the time she's such a happy kid. This morning she was spinning around the room just humming and singing. She is so funny! Anyway, I thought I would share these things with you!!