Hello! I had a super time at Bryan's going away party on Sunday. I was really nervous because I didn't know a lot of the people there, but I really had a lot of fun. I have heard many, many stories about several of the "gamer geeks" , but now I can associate a name with a face. I can also see how these games are truly addictive. I am not a very competitive person and I it takes me awhile to catch on to games so they guys played some games with no more than 3 rules (he he!) so I could actually play. "Pitch Car"- a very simple concept (reminded me of billards in a very weird way) keep the "car" on the "road"- he he this was a struggle for me. I liked the word games the best- Apples to Apples ( I came in 2nd place! Woo Hoo) and a Oogles games and many other interesting games. I am so glad Frank asked me to go with him besides it was very nice to spend some time with Frank without kid #1 and kid #2. I quess the kids enjoyed time with Grandma Kris and Grandpa Frank too (minus Frankie and I) because Jewel's 1st comment in the car was , "When do we get to spend a sleep over with G'ma Kris again? I want to stay longer". I think Kris being Jewel's day care teacher for a year spoiled Jewel, now she thinks if she goes a week without seeing G'ma Kris it's been "so LONG.." So even though financially we had discussed cancelling our 15th wedding anniversary trip to Iowa City due to having to purchase a different car; maybe we will splurge and go so Jewel can have her G'ma Kris time. Cannon seemed most pumped about getting to see G'pa Frank; often times when the kids are there G'pa Frank is working. We will truly miss Bryan, "He's a good kid" quoting Frank there. Frank told me one of his buddies was ready tobe set-up so I have plans to set him up with a gal here at work. Watch out world!

Every March Cannon gets really grump and starts getting migraines. One of his doctors (not primary -other) thinks it might be allergies. So after many years of C-man being on allergy meds and me asking 2x if we could actually get him tested, his primary doctor referred us for allergy testing. On the 20th of March Cannon will get a complete panel of allergy testing done. I am SO excited-I'm hoping this will help. He is already taking 4 allergy meds to prevent his asthma attacks and migraines, but I would like to know what he is actually allergic to and find a way to get him relief from symptoms. His primary Dr said we are probably looking at weekly allergy shots for Cannon. I had shots every Tuesday for a year and a half- those shots brought me much relief and I've often wanted to try them again because my symptoms have increased the last few years even with being on more meds. Frank thinks we have toxic mold somewhere in our house- we proably do. I hope this summer to get most of that taken care of.

I am so excited for the T.V. series "Here Comes the Brides" to be out this May. I've never seen the show, but it looks really good and is loosely based on the true story of Seattle's Mercer Girls. I am tired of trying to watch shows with my children and hearing tons of swearing on "family shows" and all the sexual innuendoes. I have been purposely purchasing or renting older T.V. shows to watch during our "T.V. time " to avoid before mentioned issues, but am still having a little trouble. Many folks do not agree with Roseanne-I myself a working class girl so identified with the show, especially the earlier seasons, so when we bought season 2 and the 1st three episodes took God's name in vain- I was furious! She is a Jewish girl-watch your tongue. We are going to skip watching those episodes next time we watch the disks. I totally relate to the other episodes and love the characters when they're not swearing. I must simply keep going back further in time to try to find decent shows to watch. Oh well, Waltons season 3 comes out in April and Cosby season 2 today. Facts of Life soon,etc. I may have to go as far back as Leave It to Beaver". To me swear words are simply uncreative, immpolite words except 3, "God, Jesus and the n-word" God is my God-don't say his name whenever you are frustrated and Jesus is the Saviour-my Saviour. I have started replying when someone in my presence says ,"Jesus Christ"- "Yes he loves you".
So.. I'd better get back to work. I hope everyone is doin well. I hope my sister-in-law takes lots of pictures on her Colorado trip because I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures.

My little sister-in-law Mary and brother Ryan will be parents again in September!!! I am very excited about this. We are down to about a month for our Alex arrival (mid-April or beg. of May) so I am also very pumped about that. My friend Missy will have a little girl right around my birthday! Missy is especially cute when she is pregnant so I can't wait to see her again- she and Nate's 1st daughter, Katie, has gorgeous strawberry dark blondish hair, but I am crossing my fingers for a true Irish red-head this time. My niece, Elizabeth, has darling red hair and since Missy and Nate's daughter may share the same name I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I missed Grey's Anatomy on Sunday. Does anyone know what happened?? Cannon and I were bummed to miss Apprentice last nigh. What happened???

sorry long blog-my mind is racing today. I've been a little free with words this week anyway.. good and bad so I need to rein my tongue in otherwise.. lots of prayer confession time. I've just been making comments about everyone-good and bad.

Smiles,

Jennifer