Sammie's Photography Days

Paul bought an inexpensive, little digital camera for Sammie. She just loves it. Even though the pictures don't turn out the prettiest, Sammie can snap all day long and we don't have to take film to get developed. Here's a couple of the pictures she's taken:

Goes too fast

I can't believe it!! I am now 6 months pregnant. I am so amazed at how quickly the 2nd pregnancy goes, compared with the 1st. But I enjoy it just the same. I love walking around with maternity clothes on, that make me look REALLY pregnant. It is just so much fun. On Fridays, I keep Brennen, my friend's little boy and it is so funny seeing the expression on people's faces when I walk in with a 4 year old, a 3 year old and a pregant belly. You can just see what they are thinking,
"Boy, that lady sure is a baby maker" or "Doesn't she know how when to quit?"
I usually don't say anything, because it's just more enjoyable to watch people get themselves in a tizzy.

In other news, Paul finished insullating the garage/church/guest house. I am amazed that it only took him about 6 months to finish it off. So now the next step is electricity and plumbing. That's going to be a little chunk of change so it might take a while. Paul and I were upstairs looking at the room, we could just imagine the king size bed in the middle, the little upstairs seating area by the window, the dresser against the half wall and the computer station in the alcove. I love seeing projects coming together. This picture was taken about 4 years ago. Now this room has insullation on all the walls, outdoor carpeting, a TV and some chairs. It has come a long way.

Gaining Weight

While some of you are on the quest to a slimmer waist line, I have been worried that I am not gaining enough during pregnancy.
I went in for my check-up today at the Doctor's thinking,
"I should make sure that I'm keeping up with the standard to gain enough weight"
Well....

I don't have to worry about THAT anymore. I gained 6 pounds in one month!!! And Paul has been so nice not to mention my expanding rear end...

Up early

Do you ever get up too early because you've had a bad dream? Well, that happened this morning. While I lie there in bed, I wonder whether it's better to get up or try to go back to sleep and fight that dream. It's funny how you can actually control your dreams! Sometimes, I'll go back to sleep and totally turn my dream around. So if I can do that, I should be able to change my dream around while I'm sleeping in the first place.

Just a thought...

Take a test

This is a real test given by the Human Relations Dept. at many of the major corporations today. It helps them get better insight concerning their employees and prospective employees. It's only 10 Simple questions.

1. When do you feel your best? a) in the morning b) during the afternoon &and early evening c) late at night

2. You usually walk... a) fairly fast, with long steps b) fairly fast, with little steps c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face d) less fast, head down e) very slowly

3. When talking to people you.. a) stand with your arms folded b) have your hands clasped c) have one or both your hands on your hips d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with.. a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side b) your legs crossed c) your legs stretched out straight d) one leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with... a) big appreciated laugh b) a laugh, but not a loud one c) a quiet chuckle d) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you... a) make a loud entrance so e! veryone notices you b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted...... a) welcome the break b) feel extremely irritated c) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most? a) Red or orange b) black c) yellow or light blue d) green e) dark blue or purple f) white g) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are.. a) stretched out on your back b) stretched out face down on your stomach c) on your side, slightly curled d) with your head on one arm e) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are... a) falling b) fighting or struggling c) searching for something or somebody d) flying or floating e) you usually have dreamless slee! p f) your dreams are always pleasant

Points: 1. (a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6

2. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 7 (d) 2 (e) 1

3. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 5 (d) 7 (e) 6

4. (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 2 (d) 1

5. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 2

6. (a) 6 (b) 4 (c) 2

7. (a) 6 (b) 2 (c) 4

8. (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4 (e) 3 (f) 2 (g) 1

9. (a) 7 (b) 6 (c) 4 (d) 2 (e) 1

10. (a) 4 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 5 (e) 6 (f) 1

Now add total number of points.
OVER 60 POINTS: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like ! you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.
51 TO 60 POINTS: Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once; someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.
41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.
31 TO 40 POINTS: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful &practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust In your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.
21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment! , expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle an d then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.
UNDER 21 POINTS: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions &who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.

Our Anniversary

Our anniversary was January 22. We have now been married 13 years!! I am so excited when people ask me how long i've been married, because I feel so wonderful that I am married to the perfect husband for me.

We celebrated our anniversary by going out to an exquisite restaurant and an amazing dinner. It was called Second Empire. Apparently it is the only 3 diamond and 4 star restaurant in Raleigh. It was great!

I think the most wonderful part of the evening was being able to dress up, seeing Paul dress up so nicely and going out, just the two of us. The food was great-we had lobster bisque, rack of lamb and for dessert I had chocolate souffle and Paul had german chocolate cake. I would love to do something like that more often but it was truely special.