Our Salt Water Aquarium

A few months back Josh decided he wanted to start a salt water aquarium. After much research, and cleaning of the tank, we finally have it under way. We had to start with just the sand for a bit, then add the rock, and now we are currently on the "clean-up crew" stage...aka...adding the snails. So...we have a few living creatures in the tank now, and when we get back from vacation we will probably get a few clown fish, and see how it goes. Some day...we may end up with a bigger tank...:) I wouldn't mind...we just need to get a normal house first. But for now...this will do...here are a few pictures...

Stage One: Sand

Stage 2: Add Rock

Stage 3: Add more rock and some snails...they are in there, you just can't see them to well...they blend pretty well with the rock and sand.

I'll post more pictures when we get the fish...:)

Library Visits!!

Ok...so you all know I love to read. I'm guessing it must run in the family...I'm thinking I got it from mom, who in turn got it from grandma. But, anywho...my wonderful husband talked me into getting a library card...probably cuz he was sick of me telling him I needed books. Yes, I have a tote full from Amy, which needs to be returned...but right now that's besides the point. I think I'm on book 16 or 17 so far this year, and still have about 3 sitting here waiting to be read before they are returned. But about this library thing...they are by far the best thing around. We are there probably once every few weeks getting stocked up on books. Yes, Josh even got a card. He's been reading up on salt water aquariums. We are now down to 3 fish, and are waiting for them to die, so we can start a salt water aquarium. So anyways...libraries are by far my favorite thing right now. There is an endless variety of books, of which I am picky on what I read, but still...even in my short little variety, I have many to choose from. Pretty soon, I'm going to have to move on to new people cuz I will sadly have read all books by Karen Kingsbury, Nicholas Sparks, Beverly Lewis, and Lori Wick. It saddens me just thinking about it.

Our Crazy Dog

Pepper likes to eat her blankets. I got home from work today and this is what I happened to find. Somehow she got herself through a hole in her blanket and her tail through another hole on the other side. Watching her try to walk is quite humerous...watch the video (hopefully it works). We really do have a crazy dog.

She did this by her self...no human intervention was used!!!

She did this alone too...

The full effect....

When I was a Kid

Movies you watched when you were seemed cool, but have you noticed that when you watch those same movies when you are older, they just don't seem to be as good?? For example, at the moment, Josh and I are watching "The Boy Who Could Fly". I remember some parts of it, but others, I don't remember ever being in the movie. But, over all, I it seemed to be a better movie when I was younger. If I remember right though, my brother really liked this movie back in the day.
I guess this enough for now. I should get back to the movie. It might get better...who knows. Wonders never cease to amaze me these days.

My Love For Reading

So it happens again that I have to post about my joy of reading. We are only 3 months into the year, and I'm already on book #7 for the year. As I may have said before, I have a 30 minute ride to and from work each day, and it gives me plenty of time to read. Just a few weeks ago, Josh discovered a website where you can get books free on-line. Yes, you have to subscribe to it, but they e-mail you instalments of books for free. I'm in the process of getting The Count of Monte Cristo right now. I'm excited to start reading it. I've seen the movie a few times, and have enjoyed it. In high school, we had to read the book...I only read chapters 1-10. I should be just about finished with my current book by the end of the week. Yeah...I just started that one yesterday. Thanks Amy for keeping me supplied!!!!
So about this books site...check it out...www.dailylit.com. They have some pretty good books on there.

So...yesterday was Valentines Day...a day I have NEVER liked. Yes I'm married, and yes, I still hate it. Why take one day out of the year to show someone how much you love them, when it is something you should be doing all year. In the last year or so, I've learned to hate it more, because the day after--February 15th--was suppose to be Noah's due date. As I've said before, we lost him when I was 6 months pregnant.

Today was a hard day. In ways I wish I could have just stayed home, but in others it was ok to work. I was lucky enough to keep busy all day and not think of it much. Josh and I are going out tonight with friends from his work. This is another good thing to keep our mind off things and socialize insead.

I wonder though...what would our life be like with Noah in it? What would it be like if he were here with us phyiscally??? There are many things in life that you can't change, and this is one of those things. As much as we would love to have Noah with us, we know he is in a better place. He is looking down on us today...as he is every day...and telling us it's going to be OK.

So I Love to Read

So within the last year or so, I've become obsessed with reading. In 2007, I read 25+ books. I spend an hour on the train each day...a 1/2 hour to work and another 1/2 hour home from work. I also get to read on my lunch break. Just today I talked with my sister, and she's going to bring me a tote or two of books on Sunday when she come for our Super Bowl Party. I'm super pumpped about that. My other recent fascination, has been with abebooks.com. This website has most books for $1.00 + S&H. But still...I can't complain about getting a used book for about $5-$6. I love reading...I let my mind wonder into another world. For an hour and a half each day, I can let myself slip into another world. I slip out of this one, away from the everyday hussle and bussle, and sometime go back abotu 100+ years to the simple times. How did life get to be so complicated??? Reading often makes life feel so much better. We should all curl up with a good book and read. Here are some of my author recommendations:
Karen Kingsburry
Lori Wick
Beverly Lewis
Nicholas Sparks
Catherine Marie Hicks (I don't remember of hand if her name is spelled with a C or a K)
For now those are my favorites...I'll update on more when I read others that I enjoy. Until next time...
Happy Reading!:)