So I don't think I even left the house today. Sad, I know. I did step out the front door for a few minutes to watch the rain with Josh and Avery. That counts for something, right? Maybe not. I did, however, take some pictures of Avery! I'll post a few of them tomorrow. They didn't turn out as cute as I would've liked. She was kinda cranky. I'm going to make another attempt tomorrow and hopefully they'll turn out better. She hates wearing her headbands and flowers/bows lately for some reason so that was a struggle during our photo shoot. Eventually I just gave up and put a little ponytail in her hair, but she wouldn't hold still long enough for me to get it right. So pretty much it was a huge mess.

This week I've been in a cooking mood. I call myself the chef. Josh has helped too so I guess I can't take all the glory. Sunday Josh grilled the steaks while I made twice baked potatoes and asparagus. I don't remember what happened on Monday so I must not have made anything. Tuesday I made spaghetti with whole wheat pasta and a creamy sausage marinara sauce with garlic bread. Wednesday was my sister's birthday so she requested french toast. I decided to try a new recipe and found a cream cheese stuffed french toast recipe online. So I made that with a raspberry sauce and buttermilk syrup. Tonight I felt like chicken so I made cheese and asparagus stuffed chicken with seasoned potatoes on the side. I must say they were all delicious.

Josh starts his new job in a few days! It is going to be weird not having him at home with me. It has been so nice to have him around. It has made life with a baby a lot easier than most moms have it. If I've ever needed a break or a nap he has been home to watch Avery. If I needed to run to the store he has been home to watch Avery. If I wanted to go somewhere with my mom or sister he has been home to watch Avery. I'll admit I've had it pretty easy. Its going to be a big change, but its what we've been waiting for so we are excited.

Oh dear, look at the time. I told myself I was going to be in bed at eleven and its already a quarter to midnight...I am trying to train myself to go to bed earlier...better luck tomorrow. GN

everything costs money.

now that josh is going to start working again we are more aware of our financial situation. or lack thereof. depends on the day and how i look at it.

why is it that the more money someone has the more inclined they are to spend it?

or is that just me?

no, i think (well, i hope) its a human characteristic.

why is saving so hard for some people and not for others?

josh and i have never been big spenders.

so i hope as he starts his new job we can be in the group of people who have an easy time saving their money.

having something to save for will make it easier.

so here is my (and when i say "my" i mean "our") list of things to save for:

(in no specific order)

1. house
2. car
3. furniture for avery
4. dining room table (for my new house...)
5. PS3
6. sewing machine
7. laptop
8. camera
9. trip to san diego/seaworld/zoo

i'm sure there's more, but that's a start...i'll keep ya posted

going green

i'm in the mood for green. i know its kinda hard to read...i'll be over green just as fast as i was the blue, so don't get attached to it.

i had a delicious dessert today from Apple Dumplings Cafe (i think thats what its called) in Queen Creek. It was their apple dumpling with caramel and ice cream. i'll definitely be going back for seconds someday!

josh went to the diamondbacks game.

AND

the best news of all...

Josh FINALLY got the job we having been waiting for!!! He applied six months ago for this job and it has taken this long for him to go through the hiring process. He starts August 2nd!!!

Well, gotta go to bed. Good night!