Around the world and back again...

First of all, let me say that I have no idea what this entry is going to consist of. And I do know that I just ended a sentence with a preposition which is one of my writing pet peeves, but for now it will have to do. This week has been pretty active. We had Bill from Andy On Call come out to install fixtures, faucets and fix the paint on the bathroom ceiling. Everything looks so much better, and I hope that it all helps to entice someone into buying our home whenever we put it on the market. Jason has been busy moonlighting or working telemedicine which has the grossest hours. They are just really weird shifts, and for the life of me, I cannot keep the days straight.

In weight loss news, the grand total is now 19 pounds, although by the end of this week, it may be around 17. This has not been a week where willpower has prevailed. Plus, the weather has been rainy and interfered with our daily walks. I know - excuses, excuses. I will share a yummy recipe with you all. I don't know the point value because it is not a WW recipe. I was too lazy to figure it out, but I can tell you that the point value is pretty low. It's one of those recipes that I saw on a blog and since the blogger had raved about it, I decided to give it a try. It was yummy and different - super easy yet something that looks impressive. Click here for the recipe. Here is a photo of the finished product. Jason thought it was pretty yummy, too. Quick edit: I bought a container of mixed greens instead of buying the individual lettuces, and I used a green Anjou pear since Kroger didn't have red ones.

Candied Walnut and Pear Salad with Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette

Jake is growing like a little weed. He hasn't quite mastered the skill of sitting alone, although he can sit for several seconds to minutes alone depending on his mood or what he's doing.

I have been crafty this week. After visiting several sites for personalized name art, I decided that I could do it myself. I created this for my friend, Holly, for her birthday. If anyone is interested in their own, just let me know :)



Black and white with black frame. I have letter options for different letters.

I am sooo ready to head back to GA. To the land of friends who have known me for a long time and accept me for me. Don't get me wrong, I have met some really cool girls here, and I know that I will keep in touch with a few. There aren't a whole lot of girls here that I relate to very well. I typed several things and decided it didn't sound nice, so I deleted. My favorite girls in the world are girls that have can drink a beer, say a bad word or two but also know when not to do so, talk about all the things that aren't "polite" subjects, and enjoy being silly. Like I said, there are some really NICE girls here, but nice isn't the word I use to describe my lifelong friends. You girls know what I mean :) So, Savannah, GA I am ready to call you home...

I also sent out an email recently to take pictures for some of the girls whose husbands are residents. I needed camera practice, and I thought that it could be a fun way to get some. I have had a good response, but I am so freaking nervous about taking money for taking pictures! Granted, it's not a lot of money, but still... I am sure that once I have some good pics to share with the girls and their families, I will settle into a rhythm. I hope so.

Anyway, I am sorry for the rambling tonight. I think of things all the time that I want to write about, but I quickly decide that it would probably offend someone. I know, I know not like me to usually worry about that :) I will leave you with a few last pictures. One is of the sun flare I was finally able to "properly?" catch on camera, and the other is of my boys. It totally captured how poor Peanut feels about Jake. He looks like we beat him or something.

Not exactly a great pic, but cool flare. I need to get the hang of this...

Love the Nut's expression!