Bittersweet Mother's Day

Last year during this time we were pregnant. Andy had bought me the box set of Sex and the City as a gift. It was such an exciting time. Unfortunately, we miscarried at the end of May (the 28th). I can't help but think how amazing it would have been to be celebrating my first mother's day.

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there that read this. I hope it is a memorable day with your kiddos. =)

A little of this and that

Home Stuff
Andy and I continue to make our house a home. We have both been cooking more (real food-not from a box) and eating dinner at the table. The other day, Andy made a pot roast in the crock pot. It was so tender, you could cut the meat with a fork. Andy hasn't given me the pictures yet, but I'll post them when he does. I keep my camera at work to take pics of the babies, so now we use Andy's all the time. But it is set up for his Mac, not my PC.

Last night we made a pork roast with real mashed potatoes. And for dessert, strawberry shortcake. Andy's part was easy, he opened a roast and threw it in the oven. I did the work last night. I didn't mind though. We had one of friends over (Ed-do you remember me talking about him? We go snorkeling with him all the time). He is preparing for his upcoming wedding in mid June. My strawberry shortcake didn't help his situation with wanting to lose a few pounds before the wedding =).

Work
Yesterday I was extremely frustrated at work. Things often change without notice, people tend to stick their nose into things that don't concern them, and people not being supportive of new ideas. Yesterday I felt extremely down about work and very negative towards it. Today is a new day and I must be thankful for the ladies that work with me in the room and our babies who make us smile everyday.

In puzzle news....our puzzle is just about complete. We only have about 100 out of 1,000 pieces left to go!

Softball
Lastly, Andy has a softball tournament this weekend. I'll take pictures. He also has a game this evening for his command softball team. We'll take pictures in our jersey's. I think I mentioned that we ordered hats-that might have been stupid since Andy will only be playing with them for a short time. Oh well I guess.

I thought maybe the headings would be good so if you wanted to skip over something, you'd know what to skip. I tend to put a lot of stuff in one post. Bye for now.

We have...

DUCKS! I came home from a jewelry party last Sunday and there were ducks in our front yard. Andy put out water for them and took a picture. There were two out there but Andy got this picture.

I don't hear anything

Ever since moving in, I find that our weekend is full with getting things for the house. This weekend was no different. On Saturday we went to the Navy Exchange to get an electric drill/screwdriver. It was the only thing we needed. But why did we walk out of there with a Bose Home Theater (surround sound)?

Andy HAD to have it because we were having people coming over to watch game 7 of the Celtics and Bulls playoff game. I went to the commissary to get snacks and I fully expected to come back home and to hear this amazing sound coming from the TV. Nope...I heard nothing! So I went about my business not saying much. I started preparing the snacks. Andy was so cute. He asked how I was doing in the kitchen. I said fine and I asked him in return. He said he felt over whelmed. He kept working on it and would ask, do you hear it? I don't hear anything. Not what he wanted to hear. Needless to say, we did not have surround sound for the game.

It is working now and sounds great. But our dilemma is...to have an entertainment room now or not to. I know, I know...must be a tough life if that is our dilemma. But with a really nice new TV and surround sound in the living room, shouldn't we enjoy it?
We can't find a coffee table that we like so....a box will do for now right? LOL...just for the party!

Andy apparently took a picture of one of my snacks. It's a piece of chicken wrapped in bacon. You coat it with brown sugar and chili powder. It is soooo good!

Banana Bread

Andy and I had wanting to make banana bread. We bought the bananas days in advance so they would be ripe. I asked everyday if they were ready. When I finally saw a fruit fly I told him it was time! I got a recipe from the Internet. Here is Andy making it. He let me sift the flour and beat an egg. I don't mind though, I love to watch him bake. He really looks like he enjoys it.

Andy mushing the bananas

Pouring the sugar

Me, getting to beat an egg (Oh, I got to melt the butter too!)

After I sifted the flour

Finished product...looks pretty huh!

We had lunch and Andy surprised me with a piece of the bread since I had to leave to work before it was done...the first bite.

Delicious!

Softball

Andy had a softball game last Tuesday. They are 2-0! Andy wanted me to mention that he scored his first run and had 4 RBI's. Yes, I wore my jersey. We just ordered hats (I got a visor) that match our jerseys. We didn't take a picture but I will next time. Andy and some friends are trying to get into a softball tournament this next weekend so he won't be able to play at their next game which is Friday. The tournament starts on Friday. So we'll see. I'll take pictures for sure though!

Happy Friday!

Can you believe Friday is here? Goodness where does the time fly? This week Andy has had to work nights, so I kept myself busy with my new friend Annie on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, Andy went and bought me Bride Wars. It was a really good and funny movie. Did I mention I got a movie but Andy bought us (himself) a new 52 inch TV? Anywho...the movie was a good girlie movie. Andy wants to see it as well.

Last night I had plans with my friend Leigh Ann and her husband Keith to go to the local farmers market. I was so thrilled that Andy was able to join us since he only worked for 2 hours and then got sent home. The farmers market has the usual veggies, fruit, and plants, but also yummy food stands. So we had dinner there. We also purchased an outdoor plant that I intend to plant this weekend. That should be comical since I have to idea what I'm doing, suggestions welcome. We ended out evening with a trip to Pier 1 for some candles and some ColdStone.

This weekend is going to be very busy but I'll make time to write a post of us (mostly Andy) making banana bread from scratch. I just have to get the pictures from Andy. Talk with everyone soon.

NOTE: This was a better post, but I went to publish it and received an error. Nothing had saved so this was the rushed version...sorry.