Ugh, my car...

Wouldn't start again. I had to have Jen come pick me up and drive me to work (which wasn't too big of a problem since we carpool on Thursdays normally, anyway). Usually I drive to her place and we leave from there around 7:30. However, since it was already after 7:00 when I called her to let her know I needed a ride (about the time she is normally getting out of bed), she didn't get to my house until nearly 8:00, which means I was 1/2 hour late for work. I'll be working late to make that up, since Jen is working until 7:00 or 8:00 tonight anyway. Yet, despite the morning drama, my mood is relatively chipper. Odd. Anyway, I'm hoping that the car problem is a simple fix, like the battery needs to be replaced. That's something I can do myself. If it is anything more complex, it may necessitate a trip to the mechanic, and I really don't feel like paying for that. So here's to optimism (and lots of finger-crossing)!

Birthday Ticker

It will be my first birthday back in the midwest! So many big plans - it will probably be a doozie of a party :)

Yay! I get to see my new house in April! I get to see my step-monsters, too, so it will be a double-super-awesome trip!!

Developments with the house...

Well, all of the utilities are now on. Scott has found a few minor leaks in the plumbing that are the result of cheap parts and shoddy work. He is hoping to have most of them fixed by tonight, since it will just be a matter of replacing a few of the connectors (or whatever the heck they are called). There are various small issues with the house that will need to be addressed over time, but nothing that really affects the 'livability' so that's a plus. I'm already looking at paint chips and carpet samples. I can't wait until April to fly back and see this place! Scott has most of the appliances - just need a dryer and a refrigerator now. I'm kinda glad I'm not there right now, because I have absolutely no patience, and not being able to get it all done in one day would definitely be an exercise in patience.

My little super-chunk

I really enjoyed meeting my nephew, Nathanael, for the first time. He is the cutest little man in the whole world! And yes, I know I'm biased. I can't believe all the things he can do at only 5 months old! He holds his own bottle, already has 2 teeth, can roll over to his stomach, and is almost, ALMOST crawling. It's kind of like he can't figure out that he needs to bend his knees, and he can't yet hold up his head. So he does this weird little thing where the straightens his legs (which pushes his butt way up in the air) and straightens his arms (but his head is still on the ground) and pushes himself along the ground on his forehead. So stinking funny!! Some pics of my trip home:

Our New House!!!

Yay! Our offer was accepted for the house in Caledonia, so Scott is hoping we can close by month's end. I have been informed that he will not paint a single wall or lay a single swatch of carpet or tile until it has my stamp of approval in person, so I've already started browsing online! This is so exciting!!