Fall Sunset

I couldn't help but get this picture the other night. It looks like cotton candy! I just love the sunsets in the fall.

Doctor's Notes

Well, good news! I went to the Dr yesterday. She said that I am healing and everything looks great. She has encouraged me to try and get as healthy as I can be before getting pregnant again. But also recommends me not waiting too long to try again! So Jimmy and I are gonna do some soul searching, change our eating habits and get outside and exercise. A lot of difficult things at one time. But as always, take one day at a time! I am praying daily for us to learn from this and keep on trying. That is all we can do. Have a great weekend and hopefully I will have some new pictures soon to post instead of words! Just kidding. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. :)

Update

Well, I am getting better. I know it will be time. I returned to work on Tuesday. The ladies I work with are such a blessing. They help me soo much. They know that I can't lift anything and they help a lot. Anyway, I had bloodwork done to make sure the HCG(pregnancy hormone) count is going down and it is. I go back next Friday for a check up with the Dr that did my surgery. Please pray for us. Jimmy tends to be having a hard time with the loss. I do have my moments though, too.

Some things change.

I just want everyone to know what's going on. I ended up going to the ER on Wed night. Long story short....They diagnosed me with an ectopic pregnancy. That is the sac outside of the uterus. They decided to go in and do surgery in the early AM yesterday to find my fallopian tube had ruptured due to the sac trying to grow inside it. They removed the tube and here I am. I do have my other tube. Along with 2 healthy ovaries, so we can get pregnant again. I am home for a few days. Can go back to work on Monday if my body allows. Please pray for us.
I love ya'll!

Got to love family reunions

Jimmy and I went to one of his family reunions today in Early Branch. I just love it in the beautiful country. The first picture is Jimmy, me, his Great Aunt Bet, her daughter Randy and Randy's husband Andy.
The next picture is the beautiful driveway covered by pecan trees.
The next is a lonely cow taking a swim, rather wading in the pond. I wished I could've been in that pond. It was a little warm in the sun. Where is fall?
And the last picture is Jimmy and I standing by an old tree, in the Searson Cemetary. I was asking him if he knew where his Great grands were buried. Guess what? We found them.
It was a wonderful day in God's country!
Hope all has a great weekend.
By the way, still feeling good!

Exciting News

Well, some already know, but some don't. Jimmy and I are expecting our first child. I found out a week ago. I have yet to blast it on myspace, due to the fact that I don't want EVERYBODY knowing, and it is still early. We have spread the word to people, and you know how good news travels! According to the whole last period thing, I would be like 6-7 weeks. Well the dr told me on Monday from an ultrasound internally, that it looks like I am about 4 weeks. We have been trying for about 4 months now, and to sum it all up, I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) so I have been on some medication to get things going, So praise the Lord, it worked! So I have another appointment in a week, so we shall see. All I can say is pray for us.

Spinach Dip Recipe

This is one of my favorite recipes. It is spinach dip made from Knorr's Vegetable Recipe Mix.
I will give directions according to the package with one exception. Southern cooks use Duke's mayonnaise!!!

Knorr Spinach Dip

1 package (10 oz.) baby spinach, chopped or 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
and squeezed dry - I use frozen
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream
1 cup Duke's mayonnaise
1 package Knorr Vegetable recipe mix
1 can (8 oz.) water chesnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)
Combine all ingredients and chill about 2 hours.
Serve with your favorite dippers.

I have made this with everything, without the onions, without the chesnuts. Just depends on what I have on hand and if it is for me or an occasion! I have also hollowed out a round piece of bread and put the dip in there and it makes a nice presentaion. Serve with the pieces of bread hollowed out, or chips. Whatever you like. Enjoy!

4 years and counting!

Ok, so yesterday, September 20th was mine and Jimmy's 4 year anniversary. I got beautiful roses at work from him. I took some pictures but my program is being annoying and I don't want to put up a crooked photo! Anyway, the top picture is our wedding invitation that someone had painted and framed as a wedding gift. I thought it was neat.

I do have a recipe, but since the hubby shares the computer too, it will get on here in the morning! Can't wait to see and try everyone's!

Good Times

I went to my parents this evening to eat dinner and of course, listen to some Carolina football. The first picture is a shot of the beautiful crescent moon with the sky as the sun was going down. The second is the ONLY way I know to listen to football, with the radio on and the doors open on the truck right outside the shed! Thanks, Dad! Then the last picture is me, my mom, and my niece Emily trying weird things. You overlap your fingers. Emily was the only one to do it and stay. Me and mom just couldn't get it.

Oh, by the way Carolina won! Go Cocks! 38-3 was the score. They have won 3 and lost 0!

Just to touch base

I haven't had any pictures to post, but I did have a great time on Friday. We spent the weekend watching Football! Fri-Beaufort High (lost), Sat-Carolina Gamecocks(won), then after church we went to Beef O' Bradys and it was the start of NFL....so EVERY tv was a different game! Ugh! Anyway, at least my husband has a decent hobby!
Hope everybody is having a Happy Monday!

Are you ready for some football?

Ok, so this is my hubby back in the day when he use to play for Beaufort High. I am posting this because he has such a love for his sports, especially football. He and his dad have followed Beaufort High since forever ago!
Anyway, the moral to this is that I try to go to the home games to please him, of course. I have gotten better about it over the past couple years. I actually bought a cowbell from the John Deere store in Tennessee this past April (lighter green than the teams colors, but I like John Deere!). I have accumulated a lady friend, about 6 years younger than me, but she is another die-hard fan's girlfriend. We have decided to go to tomorrow's game against Goose Creek in Charleston. We are going to venture there after work. But I am so excited about going with another woman to have girlie conversations. Jimmy is soooo excited too! I am sure it will be fun. I can't believe I am going to say this, but Go Eagles! ( Still a Rebel at heart! Go THA!!)

Ready for a change in the weather.

This is just a little shot of some of my fall decorations last year. I am ready for a change in the weather. I have already started to burn a candle with the scent of Pumkin Cheesecake. MMMMM!

Busy Bees

I decided to get outside for a few minutes later today since the rain had stopped. I don't know what kind of bug this is but he was determined to land on my wind chime that I have hanging on my swing. He managed to land and go inside the hollow piece of wood. By the way, it started raining AGAIN after I went inside. But the good Lord knew we needed it.

Food and Football

I cheated. This is one of my favorite pictures of Jimmy and I. It was taken last year, I think!
We are supposed to be watching Carolina Gamecocks play on pay per view tonight, if the cable works and the weather isn't bad. Go Cocks!!

Ok, so it has been raining like all day and I decided to stay in the kitchen. I have had a craving for potato skins. So, I have never made them, until today. I thought they turned out pretty, so here is one.

A Cat's Life

This is my cat Cali. She is our baby. Sometimes I wish I had her life. Eat, sleep, and be loved. No work, just all play! You have to love it!

Something special to me is my family. This is Jimmy and I with our wonderful family. We are missing his brother, his sister and his other niece, Madison.

More pics from Daytona Beach

Jimmy and David relaxing Eva and I relaxing
Feeling good with some sun on my face and upper body
Gotta love the palmetto trees!!!

I'm back!

I haven't been on here in a long time. After viewing some other blogs, I miss it. I am going to try my best to do a daily visit! Hope everyone enjoys!

These pictures are from a weekend trip to Daytona Beach. We met my friend Eva and David there. We arrived late on Friday and they surprised us with the decorations on the bed. Very neat!

Flowers

Miss Luna

This is Miss Luna. The newest addition to my brother's family. Isn't she beautiful! I am a proud tia (aunt in spanish).

This was taken outside of my house on Saturday before Mother's Day. We had my parents, my brother and family, Jimmy's parents, and Jimmy's sister and family over. It was very nice.

Beginner

This is just a start to see if I can do this. I have seen other blogs, so we shall see. Tell me what you think.