Accesorize your blog

Hi,
I have been trying for days to "accesorize my blog" with the little blinkee from the cutest blog on the block website. I tried and tried, but I couldn't get it to work - OR so I thought! I think I was doing it right the whole time, but I just thought I wasn't. Anyway, I got it correct tonight. I actually put it in there twice at the bottom, before I even realized it was on there once! After I realized the two blinkees were blinking, I finally figured out how to put two more at the top! I have had a lazy night. I spent the afternoon with the two littlest Hoopers, Julia and 3D. I had taken pictures of them Sunday and yesterday to use in a slideshow. I finally got the show done tonight, and I emailed it to everyone. I think I should post it, because I don't think everyone has an email - or I don't have their email addresses - it is one of the two things, I'm sure. I actually got to watch an entire Talk Soup, or The Soup, on the E channel tonight. I usually catch it late and miss half of it. I like that crazy show. I was a big fan in the beginning when Greg Kinnear started it and hosted it. I like the way this new guy gets the people he makes fun of to come on his show! I think that it is neat that they can laugh at themselves and not take themselves so seriously, so they will come to the show. It is Friday night, and I usually go to bed EARLY on Friday night. I am always so whacked out by Friday that I am just exhausted. I have kept myself busy tonight, so I wouldn't fall asleep. I made brownies and watched tv. I finally saw some of the 40 year old virgin show, well the last half hour, anyway. Then, it came right back on, so I saw the very beginning, too. I thought, enough is enough of that, and I came right back here to the computer. I'm starting to get very sleepy, so I will sign off for now. I will probably stay on this computer for a while and maybe post the slideshow I made of the kiddos. Have a great night and a good tomorrow!

Monday Ramblings

Hello,
I like the new look of my blog, so I thought I would pop in again. I have been surfing around on this computer all afternoon. I have not accomplished anything, but it has been an easygoing way to spend the afternoon. I first had to catch up on my soap, The Guiding Light. I like to watch that, when I get a chance. Yes, I like the soaps. As Amelia says, "Don't judge me!" HAHA! Rachel came over to get her clothes out of the dryer, while I was online talking to Carter. She had some ice cream while she waited. She usually comes over to exercise to Adam's new tapes by some guy who does an extreme fitness thing called Beach Body, with each day being different body part workout exercise. He even has a day of yoga. Adam, Vicky, and Rachel are all into that getting fit and healthy stuff! HAHAHAHA!
I've been cooking since 6, for one person. I don't know why it took me so long to get anything done! Daddy already ate fish, and Rachel is fixing something at her place, so I was all alone to fix whatever I wanted. I made healthy stuff, really I did: Skinless Chicken tenders baked, salad with only lettuce and an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing I make, and green beans.Well, I did add a touch of chicken gravy from a McCormick's envelope, but that is okay. The meal doesn't sound like much, but it is filling. I even made myself some sweet iced tea! Well, I have rambled on enough. I shall go for now. Have a great day!

A new look!

Hi,
I finally figured out how to put a nice, pretty, but still PINK background on my blog. I just had to write something for the first time, even though it is just a note. Thanks Amelia for having the Cutest Blog on the Block ad. I finally looked through enough of it to figure it out! I am glad that you are back. I always enjoy reading your posts. Arlene, I am glad that you guys sold your house and that you are happy and anxious to move to your new place. Happy Sunday!

A lazy Saturday

I am doing absolutely nothing right now. I am just being a bit lazy for a change. I will begin writing my dissertation very soon, like this week, so I am trying to enjoy a few moments of nothingness before the "busy-ness" starts again. I have quite enjoyed being without timelines, due dates, and stress. I must admit that I feel a lot better today than I have recently. I "met" my dissertation mentor yesterday via the telephone. She lives in Arizona, and she sounds very nice. She is a former high school English teacher who is now an adjunct professor of Qualitative Research and Research Methodology. She also serves as a Dissertation mentor. I feel confident that I am in good hands, with her as my mentor. I feel really good about our conversation and the path that I have set for my research.
One of these days I am going to figure out how to get pictures in here correctly, and then I can add a lot of neat stuff. For now, this blog will be pretty in pink!
I hope you are all having a great day. I think I will post the Happy Anniversary slideshow that I made for my daughter, Rachel. Have a good weekend.