I Don’t Know If I Like Them…
I think I'll have to eat another few boxes, just to be sure. Thanks to my friend, Carol, in Australia my family has been converted to the love of Tim Tams. I purchased the originals and the caramel centered ones. Noah has declared his love for the Tim Tam on a couple of occassions. Rachel says the caramel ones are her favorite. Michael says he thinks he doesn't like them, but to be sure I need to buy him several more boxes of each. I think the caramel ones are my favorites, too. The caramel is not runny like on the package photo, but firm and chewy. Chocolate and caramel are a heavenly mix. I want to have an Australian themed food night when I buy more of the Tim Tams and start off with a Shepherd's Pie, which approximates a Meat Pie. Thanks, Carol for the calories, I mean, the recommendation!
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I saw this on Marcus' blog, so here is my outcome:
Your rainbow is shaded violet.
What is says about you: You are a creative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
What is says about you: You are a creative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
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My neighbor, Kristen, invited us over for snacks. It was a ploy for her to get her tasty, high calorie treats out of her house. I am now experiencing the sugar rush that comes from partaking of bar treats.
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I did 6 miles at the park this morning. The wind was so cold. The Canada Geese have left copious amounts of ecoli mines around the lake. I avoid those.
Yesterday, Michael used a vacation day to help at the elementary school, so he went for a walk before we had to leave. I'm used to listening to Mara Davis, so I'm surprised I didn't try to make him come up with songs to a particular theme while we were walking. Maybe next time.
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Michael got to use exacto knives to cut out house from cardboard with Rachel's class. I got to be hot glue girl with our neighbor Kristen. Kristen's daughter, Lydia, is in Rachel's class. Michael took some photos for me, too. I got hugs from a couple of the kids. They tell me I'm just like Rachel. HMMM...
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Take care! :)
Tag…I’m It
I was tagged by Marcus, so here goes:
4 Random Things I Like About My Significant Other
He is a fantastic chef.
He can do minor car repairs.
He speaks my dialect of the language "Wife".
He tells funny jokes (they maybe the same jokes, I tend to forget them).
4 Jobs I’ve Had
Medical records department at Emory Clinic (Summer Job)
Runner at Emory Clinic (Summer Job)
Office staff at Mervyn's Department store
Mom
4 Movies I’ve Watched More Than Once
Murder By Death
Ben Hur
Pride and Prejudice (Keira Knightly version)
Star Wars episodes 4-6
4 TV Shows I Watch
Forensic Files
Psych
Monk
The Daily Show
4 Favorite Foods
Wheat Bread with butter
Black bean enchiladas
Vegetarian Spring rolls
Mashed potatoes
4 Places I’d Like to Visit
Australia
New Zealand
Prince Edward Island
Japan
5 Things I’m Looking Forward to in the Coming Year
Having my teeth cleaned
A new pair of walking shoes
Eve learning to read
Noah's theory about the beginning of time...in its newest form
Aaron surviving middle school
4 People I Tag
Rachel
Heather
Kate
Shannon
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My photographer brother-in-law, Marcus, is selling some of his photos on-line at Red Bubble, so if you are interested in gorgeous quality prints or notecards you can check out his site.
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Take care! :)
Wednesday Happenings
Kim had these questions answered about her hubby and I thought it was so cool, so here are the questions and my answers about Michael:
1. He’s sitting in front of the TV: what is on the screen? Survivorman, or Mythbusters
2. You’re out to eat. What kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Balsamic Vinagrette
3. What is one food he doesn’t like? Walnuts (allergic)
4. You go out to the bar. What does he order? A water on the rocks, or a rootbeer.
5. Where did he go to high school? Parkview
6. What size shoe does he wear? 8 ½ wide
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Climbing gear, guitars, and guitar paraphenalia.
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Cheese wit'.
9. What would the Husband eat every day if he could? Ramen noodles made by his favorite Ramen guy in Japan.
10. What is his favorite cereal? Honey Nut Cheerios.
11. What would he never wear? high heels.
12. What is his favorite sports team? He doesn't have one.
13. Who will he vote for? He is an independent, so it depends on the issues.
14. Who is his best friend? me.
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn’t do? Get in foul moods.
16. How many states has he lived in? 3(Utah, Georgia, South Carolina)
17. What is his heritage? English.
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind? German Chocolate.
19. Did he play sports in high school? No, he was in band. He played Alto Saxophone.
20. What could he spend hours doing? Learning to play the guitar.
I've posted this layout before, but it works for this list about Michael:
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I just kinda want something salty, right now.
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Thank you to my neighbor, Kristen, for sending over some tasty gingersnap cookies! I understand that she will take some baklava as a fair trade.
Rachel helped me make baklava for my mother to take to my Aunt Loly this weekend. I thought it was a sincere compliment to learn that it was the only thing she asked for from my mom for Christmas. I got her hooked a few years back. Southerners, for the most part, love pecans. My mom is trying to talk me into making some praline pecans. I just might.
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Conference time is here. Michael and I just got back from our conference with Noah's teacher. His test scores are great, but he is struggling in Social Studies. She said she would have someone come in and watch Noah's handwriting. We feel that his lack of fine motor creates a filter that slows him from getting his work done and legible. He can talk ALL DAY LONG, but writing is so hard...just the physical act.
Tomorrow we meet with Eve's teacher. I have to ask her about the shiner Eve came home with today. She said a boy in her class threw a chair and didn't apologize. The elementary school has a wonderful nurse named Carolyn that helped her feel better.
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Aaron went to a Marshmallow War at a friend's house, after school. He came home with a few scratches, but had a good time.
Take care...and watch for flying chairs! Read More