Forrest and I bought this pumpkin almost 2 weeks ago, and it’s been sitting on our porch waiting to be carved. Well today, we carved it. Or I should say, Forrest carved it. I just cut the hat out, cleaned the innerds out, and then cleaned up the fine lines. He drew the design and carved it out. I was pretty impressed I must say.
We also toasted pumpkin seeds, which were yummy. If only I had the stuff to make pumpkin pie… we’d be set!
I can’t believe Thanksgiving is only 3 1/2 weeks away!! I’m so looking forward to seeing the family. All of my little cousins are going to be at my grandparents house… 4 girls total. Makes for so much fun! I can’t wait to bring a little boy into the family… actually, when I think about it, it could be kinda scary to bring a boy into the family… I remember being the only girl on my dad’s side, and I wound up playing baseball, war, and all sorts of boy games with them… Hopefully, they won’t dress my son up in girly clothes and put makeup on him (when he’s old enough to play of course). Another thing I’m looking forward to is seeing my brother. I haven’t seen him in like… 2 months. Which for some people isn’t that bad, but considering we lived in the same city, saw each other every other day (if not every day)… to go to not seeing each other at all has been hard! He’s been really busy though with work, and just got back from a conference in Austin, Texas. It’s always really cool to hear what he’s doing. He’s working for an organization called People of Faith against the Death Penalty, and it’s just amazing what he’s learned, and been able to pass on to us in our conversations. My brother is so cool! Aren’t you jealous?!? 
Well… I promised Forrest our little trip to Panera wouldn’t be too long (we can’t really afford to buy anything today, but just needed their free internet) I’d better go. Happy Halloween y’all!
October 2005
October 30, 2005
October 27, 2005
Here’s a link to the nicknames George Bush uses for staff, world leaders, and such… Figures he’d call Vladimir Putin Pootie-poot… *sigh*
October 27, 2005
Yes… the baby is most definately kicking now. All… the… time! I woke up at 6 am this morning to what felt like the million man march in my belly, only to realize that I was starving. So a nice bowl of cereal, and I was back in bed to sleep a little longer. What’s funny is, the baby doesn’t want to kick when other people are around… just when mommy is by herself, and can’t share the joy of the baby kicking with anyone. He won’t kick for Forrest… he wouldn’t kick for my mom this weekend… he’s just all out stubborn about some things.
But you know what? I’m happy he’s kicking. Because the more he kicks, the more I love him. It’s becoming real to me now, not only because of the kicking, but because of the name we’ve picked out. It’s a great name, y’all… and I am dying to tell you, but… I must refrain. I know that I’m going to slip up and tell someone the name by accident. I did it once with Forrest’s brother, and then again this weekend with my parents at the William and Mary football game. Thankfully, no one heard me either time except Forrest, who threatened divorce if I slipped again (kidding! he wouldn’t do that!!!) We’re thinking we may give a hint at Christmas to our family (since we’re so broke, and hey! what a great gift that’s free!!!)… so we’ll see what happens.
In other baby-related news… is anyone else as excited as I am that Bush withdrew his nominee for Supreme Court Justice?! Because seriously? Who the HELL is he listening to these days?! It sure ain’t Karl Rove… I’m sure the ol’ turd blossom isn’t in too good of favor with his boss (did you know that Bush actually calls Rove turd blossom? I’m not making this up) There was a recent poll, and Bush’s approval rating among blacks is 2%… according to Newsweek, that’s lower than Jefferson Davis’ approval rating… how they got that information, I have no idea… but seriously? 2%?! Wow… Anyways… I’d probably better step down off my political soapbox, but oh how I enjoy sitting back and watching the Republican party squirm… *evil grin* Is that wrong of me???
