It's cool to stay in school

Ya. Totally. So like you can be like totally uber smart and stuff and like use big words like superfluous and cacophonous in like sentences and like yea be all smarty and stuff.....

K... don't know where that came from. I think all the chocolate I ate today is catching up to me. Ugh... so tired. But, I have to finish another chapter for my Child Development class and embroider my towel for the Tea Towel Tour 5 swap.

Azalea passed out after I read her, her most favorite board book "Peek-a-boo" :)

Azriel is spending the night with his pops.

D is in Pasadena working.

I am here frittering away time on the computer.

I was perusing the tea towel gallery and "WOWZERS!!!!" my measly lettering is being put to shame!!!! >_< ::Sigh:: If I wasn't nervous before (which I totally was), I sure as hell am now.

Picture post!! Oh, joy!

Soooo, today me and the fam went to Walmart today. It's seriously one of the only things to do in town. lol We bought some stuff. A new silky, black, lacey top for me... a new pair of little pink shoes for Azalea, work pants for Danny, an area rug, new toy for Azalea, and last but certainly not least... some atomic neon green boots for Azriel! They're girl boots... but no one is telling him that. He REALLY wanted them. You can't really tell that they're girl boots. They resemble Dr. Martens. Here are some pix of my shopping spree. lol

Awesome boots!!!

Area rug

Azalea's new toy

Stuff and more stuff

Azriel went with his dad today for his biweekly over night stay. D is at work until Tuesday morning. So, that leaves just me and Azalea for a day and night. Azalea is learning to walking. Toddling here to there. It's so adorable!! Today we went for a walk. Azriel and I each held one of Azalea's hands and we helped toddle up and down. She loved it. We all did. Then she helped me push her own stroller. Too dang cute!!! They grow up soooo fast.

I start school on Monday( So does D). Really excited about that. I can't wait. The anticipation will kill me.

This coming week should prove to be busy, but pleasantly so. Monday: Start classes, snack shopping for Vegas, prepare snacks, in the P.M. mom is coming over. Tuesday: Vegas!!! for D's birthday :) Wednesday: Come home, Azalea has her one yr. check up, grocery shopping..... ok well the first few days will be busy. But, I'm sure I'll find a way to keep busy. Between, kids, school, husband, and crafting. lol

I joined 2 swaps!!! I can't believe I did it. But, I did. One is a traveling tea towel swap!!! I've really fallen for embroidery :) And the other is a combo book club/ craft swap. I signed up for the fantasy group. Can't wait to start either.

The bun in the over seems to be coming along nicely :) All tests are fine, the ultrasound good.

My back is killing me!!!! I stupidly did laundry yesterday by myself. Schlepping around 2 kiddies ton of laundry while pregnant is not a good idea. Never again. D usually does it. But, he wouldn't be home in time to do it before Vegas. So, yea... I'm uncomfortable. Today, I take it easy. As easy as Azalea will let me.

Pop tarts, swaps, and birthdays... Oh my!!!

So, at the moment I'm waiting on some pie dough to chill out so that I can start working on some DEEEEELICIOUS "pop tarts". I'm making a couple different filling variations. (1)marmalade and dark chocolate.--For the hubby-- Orange and chocolate. A damn perfect match made in heaven (2) Plain ol' raspberry preserves.--For me-- (3) Strawberry jam --For the kiddies-- I'm using a plain full butter double crust pie dough recipe. I love using full butter pie crusts. There is just a flavor that shortening can not give. I may be missing out on a little tenderness. But, I wont mind too terribly much with all the yummy golden flakiness!!!

I have completed my first Craftster swap! It was sooooo much fun!!! My bookmarks were graciously received. I am awaiting mine :) I want to participate in more. However, I will be starting classes in a few weeks. And, I wonder if it would be prudent to add swaps to the juggle? Perhaps small swaps? We shall see. But, I was thrilled that my first swap was a great success!! Yipee!!! :))))))

August is jam packed with birthdays. Although, this month may be lacking in official holidays... in birthday celebration it is not. In my family alone there are at least 7 birthdays!!!! My hubby, baby girl and best friend cousin included. My lovely daughter will be turning 1 this coming week. We're doing something very, very small. I'm making a cake and were having my mom and brother over for some grilling. Hub's is on the 18th. We're going to Vegas for a night! Fun. fun :) I have been doing some serious embroidering for his gifts. Post pics later. But, have been at a stand still on what I should make my lil' peanut. Hmmm... there is still time!

And and smack dab in the middle of all that birthday madness is school. I'm excited and anxious. I can't wait for classes to begin. But, am also wondering what the hell I've gotten myself into. lol At least classes will be over before I'm due.

Speaking of which... baby #3 is moving and grooving very, very much now. Seems each day the movements become stronger and more pronounced. It doesn't cease to amaze me :)

Must go check on that dough!