To everyone who has been so encouraging and nice with all the blog comments and Happy Birthday's to Jocelyn. I really appreciate it.
Joss had a great birthday! And this post is just going to be all pictures :) Enjoy!
11.29.2007
11.15.2007
No Good Very Bad Day....er....Few Months.
Hello Hello. It's me. The stranger to blog land.
I have not had a computer for a few months so I have not been blogging. Nor do I have very much good news to share.
Just an update on me Jocelyn and Jeff.
Jocelyn is crawling like a crazy woman. And standing up...and scaling furniture, tables, me laying on the floor, anything she can climb she's game.
She also says MaMa, DaDa, Kitten, Dog, Moo (for cow) she signs more and shakes her head no.
I will update her weight and other goodies when she goes for her 1 YEAR checkup on the 26th. Yay baby J is turning 1 on Wednesday! We are having a lady bug or hello kitty party on Saturday for her at my mom's and then a party on Thanksgiving at Jeff's mom and stepdads.
Me and Jeff are no longer "Mackenzie and Jeff''. A lot of stuff has happened in the last few months that has been brewing for a few years (basically right before I got pregnant with Jocelyn) so I moved out. To a bad ass loft in downtown www.mechaniclofts.com I love it there. We are still trying to work things out....but so far....no luck. Just a bunch of tears, hurtful things said, and trying to not have a breakdown for Jocelyn's sake.
But on the other hand, I am starting to go back to work in a few weeks. And I will be going to school part time then switching to full time next fall. Either at Spring Arbor with my sister Kate or else at JCC for the ultrasound technician program. I really don't know what I want to do yet so I am exploring everything. :)
That's about it. Short and sweet. Oh and BTW don't feel sorry for me.... I'm fine :)
I have not had a computer for a few months so I have not been blogging. Nor do I have very much good news to share.
Just an update on me Jocelyn and Jeff.
Jocelyn is crawling like a crazy woman. And standing up...and scaling furniture, tables, me laying on the floor, anything she can climb she's game.
She also says MaMa, DaDa, Kitten, Dog, Moo (for cow) she signs more and shakes her head no.
I will update her weight and other goodies when she goes for her 1 YEAR checkup on the 26th. Yay baby J is turning 1 on Wednesday! We are having a lady bug or hello kitty party on Saturday for her at my mom's and then a party on Thanksgiving at Jeff's mom and stepdads.
Me and Jeff are no longer "Mackenzie and Jeff''. A lot of stuff has happened in the last few months that has been brewing for a few years (basically right before I got pregnant with Jocelyn) so I moved out. To a bad ass loft in downtown www.mechaniclofts.com I love it there. We are still trying to work things out....but so far....no luck. Just a bunch of tears, hurtful things said, and trying to not have a breakdown for Jocelyn's sake.
But on the other hand, I am starting to go back to work in a few weeks. And I will be going to school part time then switching to full time next fall. Either at Spring Arbor with my sister Kate or else at JCC for the ultrasound technician program. I really don't know what I want to do yet so I am exploring everything. :)
That's about it. Short and sweet. Oh and BTW don't feel sorry for me.... I'm fine :)
9.27.2007
Wagon Wheels
As you can see by the look on Miss Fae's Face, she was totally excited about eating wagon wheels and peas. She is so good at picking up her own food (left handed for now I might add) and putting it in her mouth. I tried feeding her the 3rd Step foods, kinda mushy with small chunks of noodle/chicken) but it was too thick and made her gag. So, I decided to try a toddler dinner. She loves them. 1 usually lasts about 3 meals plus a bottle and sometimes a level 2 fruit. I just wanted to show how excited she was because I thought it was quite amusing. 
These are random pictures. This is my cat Alex. He is almost 2 and very close to 20lbs. He's bigger than my parents cocker spaniel. It just amazes me at how large he is. I wish we didn't get him neutered because everyone who comes over wants a cat as big as Alex and really lovey like he is. 
Tiegan came over the other day and I totally forgot I had these pictures on my camera. She wasn't too into having her picture taken...but she sure did like Jocelyn err Dah-lyn.
Joining the Crowd/ TFT
Here it is! My new hair. YAY! 
I didn't get cold feet (*Ahem...like someone I had to con back into getting her hair cut) Yeah, Ash, you can thank me later...haha Just Kidding!I've just been having a BLAST trying new styles, seeing if it will make it into a ponytail or as I call it...a ponySTUB. So, after a few days of fiddling with it I finally got it to where I like it. Therefore, I have pictures now. I would have a face on picture if Jeff was ever home to take one. I swear he is working constantly and I never see him. *But I am by no means complaining* :)
I don't know why I just thought of this but Jocelyn decided to say Da Da a few weeks ago. Maybe I thought of this because I just read Leslie's blog and her little Reyna Bug decided to say Momma first....here I am sitting green with envy that my daughter didn't say momma. You know what she does if I try to have her say momma? She says DaaaaaDaaaaa all drawn out and then she laughs. Eviiiil. It's ok. I can deal.
Anyway, nothing new on the home front. I'm just patiently waiting to go to Flavor Fruit Farms this Saturday afternoon. I am so excited to pick out pumpkins, eat roasted almonds, and buy some apple cider. I think that Halloween and Christmas tie for the best holiday ever. Every year I say that I'm going to decorate all out for Halloween...Jeff and I live in condos so we have a community hallway. All of our "upstairs" neighbors are really cool and about our age so I'm thinking about decorating our hallway, our stairs, and the entryway. The older folks downstairs I know will really enjoy it. Jocelyn's going to trick or treat downstairs and then across the road....she has a lot of old people fans. :) Oh and BTW she is going to be THE SNAIL! It won by a landslide. (That was secretly my favorite too Jeff was rooting for the porcupine)
So my Thought For Thursday is pretty random. Just something that has been going on at home and wondered if anyone else out there can relate. I am by no means husband bashing either. It's just that my wonderful significant other doesn't like doing family things. Not neccessarily with our immediate family...I'm talking about just me, him, and Jocelyn. I.E. Conversation for this weekends trip to FFF went as follows:
M: Jeff, you know Meckleys out by my parents house? I thought it would be fun to go this Saturday after you get out of work to pick out pumpkins and let Joss pet the deer.
J: Do we have to go this Saturday?
M: Well, yeah my CLM group is going and I want to go too.
J: Can't you take Jocelyn by yourself?
M:I could but I want it to be a family thing. You won't be the only guy.
J: I just don't feel like doing it this Saturday. You should take Jocelyn by yourself.
For some reason I just can't see myself with a stroller, with her, trying to buy cider, and pumpkins by myself...hahaha. So guess what? Jeff is coming. Because I said so. HAHA
But seriously, does anyone else run into this? And it's not like he's shy or feels awkward, he just plain doesn't want to do it. Or another example would be going to get ice cream. He wants me to go get it and bring it back. Hmm....doesn't sound too smart to me, Mister. So, long story short, our "family" outtings always end up with Jeff not wanting to go, me getting upset, me telling him he HAS to go, and then he sulks the whole time. He'd much rather be with his friends than out with me and Jocelyn...and he'll tell you that too.
Is this just a new dad thing? I try to make things fun for all three of us. And he acts like Jocelyn is a burden (we got movies the other night and I wanted Jocelyn to come so I could go too) He said it would take too long and to just stay home when actually, her bag was packed, she had on her jammies, and I carry her/buckle her in...so whats the problem? She loves seeing new people and hadn't been out of the house all day.
So, similar stories, suggestions, anything to let me know I'm not the only one who get's ticked over no family activities...ANYTHING? I guess that turned more into a rant than a TFT. Whoops.
9.23.2007
My Birthday Is In Two Weeks...
"I balance" is the key phrase for this sign, and when it comes to keeping everything on an even keel, a Libran will lead the pack. Peace loving and judicial, this sign abhors being alone. Partnerships are very important for the Libran, especially those on a personal level. With their winning personalities and cooperative style, they aren't apt to be alone for long!
Friends and Family Fun-loving and willing to help out, the Libran makes an excellent friend. This flexible sign loves to spend time with friends and family, and doesn't hesitate to initiate gatherings. Sociable and suave, people are naturally drawn to the Libran. They have a way of creating an aura of harmony around them that's a real draw. When it comes to challenges, this balancing sign can see both perspectives in a disagreement, making them excellent problem-solvers. Companionable, they're apt to keep their friends and family busy.
Career and Money"Harmony" is the keyword for this sign. For the Libran, maintaining this is of the utmost importance. They can be excellent leaders, and will work hard to earn - and deserve - the privilege. Truth and justice always prevail for the Libran as they go about their days. Working with others or in a partnership is ideal for this social sign. Artistic and persuasive, these folks are gifted talkers who do well in any position that provides a platform for them to chat.Careers that involve justice such as police officer, lawyer, or judge are excellent choices for the Libran. They will also succeed at such occupations as diplomat, civil servant, interior decorator, composer and fashion designer. Group settings pose no challenge for the Libran - in fact, the more the merrier. Their strong sense of diplomacy serves well in almost anything they do.
If you go shopping with a Libran, best to plan some extra time! Balancing their money, however, is a snap for the Libran. Keeping a good balance between savings and spending money is a real talent for these folks. Their love of fashion and housewares can see them out and about in stores quite often. One of the Libran's favorite pastimes is to shop for someone special.
Love Finding the right partner will be a priority in the Libran's life. For those already in a relationship, maintaining the peace and harmony takes center stage. A Libran alone is a sad thing indeed, not to mention unnatural. They need to connect with others. As lovers they are expressive, creative, and balanced. They love to make their partners feel completely and thoroughly satisfied from conversation to lovemaking. The Libran's charm and dedication to striking the perfect balance with others makes them wonderful partners.
Friends and Family Fun-loving and willing to help out, the Libran makes an excellent friend. This flexible sign loves to spend time with friends and family, and doesn't hesitate to initiate gatherings. Sociable and suave, people are naturally drawn to the Libran. They have a way of creating an aura of harmony around them that's a real draw. When it comes to challenges, this balancing sign can see both perspectives in a disagreement, making them excellent problem-solvers. Companionable, they're apt to keep their friends and family busy.
Career and Money"Harmony" is the keyword for this sign. For the Libran, maintaining this is of the utmost importance. They can be excellent leaders, and will work hard to earn - and deserve - the privilege. Truth and justice always prevail for the Libran as they go about their days. Working with others or in a partnership is ideal for this social sign. Artistic and persuasive, these folks are gifted talkers who do well in any position that provides a platform for them to chat.Careers that involve justice such as police officer, lawyer, or judge are excellent choices for the Libran. They will also succeed at such occupations as diplomat, civil servant, interior decorator, composer and fashion designer. Group settings pose no challenge for the Libran - in fact, the more the merrier. Their strong sense of diplomacy serves well in almost anything they do.
If you go shopping with a Libran, best to plan some extra time! Balancing their money, however, is a snap for the Libran. Keeping a good balance between savings and spending money is a real talent for these folks. Their love of fashion and housewares can see them out and about in stores quite often. One of the Libran's favorite pastimes is to shop for someone special.
Love Finding the right partner will be a priority in the Libran's life. For those already in a relationship, maintaining the peace and harmony takes center stage. A Libran alone is a sad thing indeed, not to mention unnatural. They need to connect with others. As lovers they are expressive, creative, and balanced. They love to make their partners feel completely and thoroughly satisfied from conversation to lovemaking. The Libran's charm and dedication to striking the perfect balance with others makes them wonderful partners.
9.20.2007
As Requested:
Jordan's hours at JC Penney's Salon are~
Monday 10-4
Wednesday 3-9pm
Thursday 10-4 ? (Might just be 3pm)
Saturday 9-3
I will ask her again when I go in on Saturday just to make sure I have them right. And if you get your hair done by her...make sure you let her know that I'm promoting her LOL
Monday 10-4
Wednesday 3-9pm
Thursday 10-4 ? (Might just be 3pm)
Saturday 9-3
I will ask her again when I go in on Saturday just to make sure I have them right. And if you get your hair done by her...make sure you let her know that I'm promoting her LOL
9.18.2007
When Daddy's Away Jocelyn Will Play
Our child is so devious. All of daddy's DVD's are like his little babies. He always has to have the Special Edition DVD if one comes out and he keeps them pristine, dust free, and in their protective sleeves. So....I thought, what the hell...let's see if Jocelyn will throw them onto the floor. Sure enough she did. And she thoroughly enjoyed it! I don't know if the look on her face in this picture or the look on Jeff's face when he walked in on her doing it was more priceless. Let's just say I got a good laugh. :) 
This is Jeff's 'niece' Jordan. Her step dad is Jeff's step brother. Confused yet? Anyway, she works at JC Penney Salon and she is going to cut my hair on Saturday. Like hers. So that's a good 6-7 inches off my hair...yikes. I'm nervous but like Ashley said, "Hair grows back, I say go for it!" We're going together. I need moral support. My little sleeper. Her positions
have been cracking me up lately. And God Forbid I put her in her swing to sleep. She wants her crib. That's it. 
Except for sometimes at night. She sleeps with the blanket over her eyes to block the kitchen light. So funny.
The other night Joss was so fussy....very rare....and she was driving me nuts. So I put her in the laundry basket. And threw her baby socks at her. Which made her laugh so hard she snorted. And then put the baby sock in her mouth and growled at me. She's practicing being scary for Halloween. (Even though she is gonna be a snail) She just might be a growling one!9.15.2007
Jocelyn's Halloween Costume Poll
Please take into consideration...that all costumes will come with a BIG PINK BOW on the head to show the old people handing out candy that she is a girl. Yeah, she's almost bald...Still a girl.
Vote Here
Vote Here
Found on Zoe's Blog
ColorQuiz.com
Your Existing Situation
Volatile and outgoing. Needs to feel that events are developing along desired lines, otherwise irritation can lead to changeability or superficial activities.
Your Stress Sources
Wishes to be independent, unhampered, and free from any limitation or restriction, other than those which she imposes of herself or by her own choice and decision.
Your Restrained Characteristics
Willing to participate and to allow herself to become involved, but tries to fend off conflict and disturbance in order to reduce tension.
Remains emotionally unattached even when involved in a close relationship.
Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense. Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity but tends to hold aloof emotionally.
Your Desired Objective
Seeks the determination and elasticity of will necessary to establish herself and to make herself independent despite the difficulties of her situation. Wants to overcome opposition and achieve recognition.
Your Actual Problem
Strongly resists outside influence and any interference with her freedom to make her own decisions and plans. Works to establish and strengthen her own position.
Your Existing Situation
Volatile and outgoing. Needs to feel that events are developing along desired lines, otherwise irritation can lead to changeability or superficial activities.
Your Stress Sources
Wishes to be independent, unhampered, and free from any limitation or restriction, other than those which she imposes of herself or by her own choice and decision.
Your Restrained Characteristics
Willing to participate and to allow herself to become involved, but tries to fend off conflict and disturbance in order to reduce tension.
Remains emotionally unattached even when involved in a close relationship.
Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense. Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity but tends to hold aloof emotionally.
Your Desired Objective
Seeks the determination and elasticity of will necessary to establish herself and to make herself independent despite the difficulties of her situation. Wants to overcome opposition and achieve recognition.
Your Actual Problem
Strongly resists outside influence and any interference with her freedom to make her own decisions and plans. Works to establish and strengthen her own position.
9.11.2007
Cars, Babies, and Rings
Jeff is on his way to get the Audi right now.
He is soooo excited. You have no idea.
This is his first loan "by himself" as he says....since he got out of the Air Force.
Going from the Air Force in Boise/Mountainhome Idaho back to sucky ol MI = no job for quite awhile. So getting back on track job/moneywise took awhile and he is finally able to finance in his name alone.
I have never seen someone get so excited for a car. I am happy for him :) It was a close call, the car's coming from a super wealthy kid from Farmington Hills....he's one of those people that if you don't do it his way...it isn't gonna happen at all. And as of yesterday he was entertaining other offers but luckily he didn't get any before Jeff got back from the bank and called him today. Whew.
Jocelyn went to her new Ped. last Friday. Thank you so MUCH Katie for recommending Dr. Jessica Williams at Jackson Pediatrics. OMG. She is so nice and caring and Jocelyn loves her! What a change from "Center for Family Health" Egh. Just typing it gives me the heebiejeebies. I hated that place. Anyway, she is doing really well. Everything is growing except her head which is perfect. Dr. Williams said she will for sure be a petite girl. (Duh, look at her momma at the whopping 5ft 1/2 in) And she told me to babyproof the house (check!) because she should be close to if not walking in about 6 weeks. AGGGHHHHHH!! We've been practicing our animal sounds. My pig noise makes her laugh...and she pretty much only enjoys making mooo's and Grrr's for cows and lions. So funny!
I came in to get her the other day from a nap and this is what I found. 
Question for all my mom blogger friends. What should I do with Jocelyn's crib? That is as low as her mattress goes and as high as the siderail goes...and obviously if she grows just a few more inches she will be able to lean/fall right over the edge! I'm already nervous with her pulling herself up like that and being so close to toppling over the edge. I'm about ready to just make her sleep in her pack and play b/c it has almost double the side height than her crib does....I mean what the heck? I just don't understand why the mattress doesn't go any lower!? AGGGH.
Question for all my mom blogger friends. What should I do with Jocelyn's crib? That is as low as her mattress goes and as high as the siderail goes...and obviously if she grows just a few more inches she will be able to lean/fall right over the edge! I'm already nervous with her pulling herself up like that and being so close to toppling over the edge. I'm about ready to just make her sleep in her pack and play b/c it has almost double the side height than her crib does....I mean what the heck? I just don't understand why the mattress doesn't go any lower!? AGGGH. Ooooh and some more news. My birthday is October 7th plus mine and Jeff's "started dating" anniversary is 6 years on Sept 22nd so he decided to buy me a REAL wedding ring! YES. Yeah, I know how I've always said....the ring doesn't matter it's what it means that matters....but...it's nice to have a real diamond ring. What do you think? Tada!
9.10.2007
Oh Dear Lord. Please Make It Stop.
Yes, I admit. I have been a Britney Spears fan wayyyy before her "two mistakes" were ever brought into this world by her fun loving ghetto fabulous ex-husband. She was such a great rolemodel and such a beautiful girl. When I was blonde I even got comments on how I looked like Miss Spears. It was flattery. Nowadays if you told me I looked like Britney...I would slap you. Why you ask? Well....I'm sure her "comeback" video from the VMA's will show you. Sad, Britney. Just real sad. I'm pretty sure she hasn't washed her hair in weeks. Besides the weave TOTALLY not matching her regular hair color, her botched haircut itself, airbrushed abs....and her wonderful "mommy pack" and excess boob spillage outta that jewel embossed bra she has on. She looks pretty BOOTYful to me too in her boycut undies. (I genuinely feel bad for her, really!)
PS You may think that your video feed is slow...and that it's not matching her mouth to her words or her dance steps to her music....but seriously...that's really how it looked on TV last night. Because that is actually how slow/fast she was compared to where she should be in her lipsynching and half assed "dancing." Ahhhh....I feel so much better. All I have to say is. I was and still am in complete shock and utter disappointment.
Althought her song is catchy.
http://www.brightcove.com/title.jsp?title=1171884958
PS You may think that your video feed is slow...and that it's not matching her mouth to her words or her dance steps to her music....but seriously...that's really how it looked on TV last night. Because that is actually how slow/fast she was compared to where she should be in her lipsynching and half assed "dancing." Ahhhh....I feel so much better. All I have to say is. I was and still am in complete shock and utter disappointment.
Althought her song is catchy.
9.07.2007
Here is the new baby
She should be here very very soon. But then she will be shipped down to TPR in Cincinatti,OH to be tuned....er turned...into a MONSTER of an Audi. Ahhh.....I love fast cars. I love nice cars. And I really love NICE FAST cars. :)
Finally this death trap will be gone. Not that I didn't like it, it's pretty. But I consider it pretty much evil. 
Why the heck does it have to rain on and off randomly ALLLL stinkin' day? I feel so sorry for Jeffory. Who is working at the American 1 Sears Car Sale today and tomorrow. He's probably gonna be pretty pissy when he gets home. Guess I should be a good housewife and go make dinner instead of blogging. TTYL!
8.22.2007
Random Questions
Here are 50 random things about me, give us your own answers in your own blog...
1. Do you like cheese? String cheese. And Muenster.
2. Have you ever been arrested? Put in handcuffs twice but never actually arrested. Funny stories.
3. Have you ever shot a gun? For sure. I love shooting hand guns. 9mm usually. I have a better shot than most guys.
4. Your favorite song? Psh, I definitely don't have just one. Kanye West-Stronger and Gwen Stefani-4In the Morning are two good ones I listen to now.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Only if I have to get blood drawn/shot.
6. What do you think of when you eat hot dogs? How disgusting it was when I ate 5 at our 4th of July party last year. I was preggo, what can ya do? hahaha
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? I HATE Christmas music.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Mt. Dew. haha
9. Can you do push ups? For sure. Quite a few actually.
10. Is your bathroom clean? Mine is, Jeff's isnt.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? I have so much jewelry I can't chose.
12. Favorite Hobby? Well, it used to be ballet. And it still would be if my body didn't break down on me...but I would have to say anything artsy. Got that from my Grandma.
13. What are you listening to right now? Jocelyn's sound machine making ocean wave noise. She's napping in her crib! YAY! No more swing!
14. What is the last thing you ate? Bright Crawler Eggs. (Small gummy worm chunks covered in sugar coating in the shape of eggs...yummmmm)
15. What one trait do you hate about yourself? I'm about 98% bitch.
16. Middle Name? Leigh
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I need to get paid so I can get my new cellphone. I hope Jocelyn sleeps for another hour. I need to buy baby food that she actually likes instead of the shit that smells like cat food. Egh.
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought. Pizza, Jeff's haircut, an outfit from Polo for him to wear to his cousins wedding.
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink. Mt. Dew, Apple Juice, Vodka. LMAO KIDDING. Let's throw white grape juice in there for the Vodka.
20. Current worry right now? Relationships and my Great Grandpa is near dying.
21. Current hate? Jackson in general. I'm so tired of it. Let's all move to St. Louis!
22.Favorite place to be? Laying on the couch with Jocelyn asleep on my tummy.
23. How did you bring in the New Year? Celebrating our new baby.
24. What is your quirkiest habit? You know what, Nic and Heather, you guys freak me out. I also "knit" my foot on the sheet to fall asleep...kinda like a cat knits when they are happy, ya know? Jeff does it too...how strange. I just have normal habits like biting/picking at my nails.
25. Name three people who will complete this and Return? I have no clue.
26. How many siblings do you have? 1
27. Do you own slippers? Slipper socks and regular slip ons.
28. What shirt are you wearing? Plum and white striped tanktop.
29. What shampoo do you use? Garnier Fructis and Biolage.
30. Favorite color? Mango.
31. Would you like to be a pirate? No, I hate the ocean.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't.
33. Favorite female name? Nevaeh and Adrie Anne.
34. Favorite male name? Dominic and Deegan.
35. What's in your pockets right now? No pockets.
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Jocelyn's crunched up face/how she shows off her teeth.
37. Best bed sheets as a child? New Kids on the Block.
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Jumping on a trampoline, my friend kick my knee in so it hyperextended backwards. Tore my meniscus and I had knee surgery. My parents almost made his parents pay the bill. LOL. To this day, I can't sit Indian Style or on my knees for more than 5 minutes...and even then, I look like I'm 85 when I try to stand up.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1 really big one.
41. Who is your loudest friend? Jaime Benn
42. Who is your most silent friend? Mark
43. Does someone have a crush on you? Probably somewhere.
44. Do you wish on shooting stars? Nope.
45.What is your favorite book? The Broker.
46.What is your favorite age? Um probably 19. I had a kickass job, I was really pretty, Jeff and I were super in love, I had my own place, and not a worry in the world.
47. What song do/did you want played at your wedding? I don't remember what we had. Our DJ sucked and didn't have any songs we wanted played.
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? I won't be there, so whatever.
49. What were you doing at 12 am this morning? Trying to get Joss back to sleep. She fell asleep at 730 last night and thought 1130 was time to get up for her day! WONDERFUL.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Holy thunderstorms. Whew.
1. Do you like cheese? String cheese. And Muenster.
2. Have you ever been arrested? Put in handcuffs twice but never actually arrested. Funny stories.
3. Have you ever shot a gun? For sure. I love shooting hand guns. 9mm usually. I have a better shot than most guys.
4. Your favorite song? Psh, I definitely don't have just one. Kanye West-Stronger and Gwen Stefani-4In the Morning are two good ones I listen to now.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Only if I have to get blood drawn/shot.
6. What do you think of when you eat hot dogs? How disgusting it was when I ate 5 at our 4th of July party last year. I was preggo, what can ya do? hahaha
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? I HATE Christmas music.
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Mt. Dew. haha
9. Can you do push ups? For sure. Quite a few actually.
10. Is your bathroom clean? Mine is, Jeff's isnt.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? I have so much jewelry I can't chose.
12. Favorite Hobby? Well, it used to be ballet. And it still would be if my body didn't break down on me...but I would have to say anything artsy. Got that from my Grandma.
13. What are you listening to right now? Jocelyn's sound machine making ocean wave noise. She's napping in her crib! YAY! No more swing!
14. What is the last thing you ate? Bright Crawler Eggs. (Small gummy worm chunks covered in sugar coating in the shape of eggs...yummmmm)
15. What one trait do you hate about yourself? I'm about 98% bitch.
16. Middle Name? Leigh
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I need to get paid so I can get my new cellphone. I hope Jocelyn sleeps for another hour. I need to buy baby food that she actually likes instead of the shit that smells like cat food. Egh.
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought. Pizza, Jeff's haircut, an outfit from Polo for him to wear to his cousins wedding.
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink. Mt. Dew, Apple Juice, Vodka. LMAO KIDDING. Let's throw white grape juice in there for the Vodka.
20. Current worry right now? Relationships and my Great Grandpa is near dying.
21. Current hate? Jackson in general. I'm so tired of it. Let's all move to St. Louis!
22.Favorite place to be? Laying on the couch with Jocelyn asleep on my tummy.
23. How did you bring in the New Year? Celebrating our new baby.
24. What is your quirkiest habit? You know what, Nic and Heather, you guys freak me out. I also "knit" my foot on the sheet to fall asleep...kinda like a cat knits when they are happy, ya know? Jeff does it too...how strange. I just have normal habits like biting/picking at my nails.
25. Name three people who will complete this and Return? I have no clue.
26. How many siblings do you have? 1
27. Do you own slippers? Slipper socks and regular slip ons.
28. What shirt are you wearing? Plum and white striped tanktop.
29. What shampoo do you use? Garnier Fructis and Biolage.
30. Favorite color? Mango.
31. Would you like to be a pirate? No, I hate the ocean.
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't.
33. Favorite female name? Nevaeh and Adrie Anne.
34. Favorite male name? Dominic and Deegan.
35. What's in your pockets right now? No pockets.
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Jocelyn's crunched up face/how she shows off her teeth.
37. Best bed sheets as a child? New Kids on the Block.
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Jumping on a trampoline, my friend kick my knee in so it hyperextended backwards. Tore my meniscus and I had knee surgery. My parents almost made his parents pay the bill. LOL. To this day, I can't sit Indian Style or on my knees for more than 5 minutes...and even then, I look like I'm 85 when I try to stand up.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1 really big one.
41. Who is your loudest friend? Jaime Benn
42. Who is your most silent friend? Mark
43. Does someone have a crush on you? Probably somewhere.
44. Do you wish on shooting stars? Nope.
45.What is your favorite book? The Broker.
46.What is your favorite age? Um probably 19. I had a kickass job, I was really pretty, Jeff and I were super in love, I had my own place, and not a worry in the world.
47. What song do/did you want played at your wedding? I don't remember what we had. Our DJ sucked and didn't have any songs we wanted played.
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? I won't be there, so whatever.
49. What were you doing at 12 am this morning? Trying to get Joss back to sleep. She fell asleep at 730 last night and thought 1130 was time to get up for her day! WONDERFUL.
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Holy thunderstorms. Whew.
8.13.2007
8.09.2007
My Thought for Thursday
I'm joining in on the Thoughts for Thursday blogs. Mine this week is really simple.
I want to know : How Did You and Your Husband Meet? Was is love at first sight? Did you two find out through learning more about each other that you had met before/been in the same class/worked out at the same gym? Or did you despise each other then end up falling in love? And how did he propose to you?
I love mushy stories of how couples met/fell in love....so let me hear em!!
I'll give the short and sweet story of how Jeff and I met.
Every Friday and Saturday the cool thing to do was the cruise the Ave. I, being a car girl myself, would take my friends out and look at all the cool cars in town. One Friday I happened to be in the mall and Jeff's buddy Nick worked at the Leather Store. He asked me to come hang out at Meijer with his friends later...so I figured I might stop out.
Well, I ended up going...and this cute blonde shaggy haired punk drove up in his Honda Del Sol. I LOOOOOVE those cars. Being the snot that I am...I started ripping on him for having a "girl car" and he picked me up, threw me over his shoulder, and started spinning me around, I about yakked. Anyway, after that he asked me to go for a ride to prove it wasn't a girl car. So I went. (his friend, Dan, liked me at the time and everyone was ripping on him that Jeff stole his girl and he better give up now haha).
When we got back, a cop pulled up and gave us all loitering tickets. In the line (there were over 30 of us) I got to know Jeff better, invited him over to hang out, and we've been together ever since. :) On the night after our wedding, we were hanging out at Meijer again, the SAME cop pulled up and we had to tell him that because of him Jeff and I were married!
I want to know : How Did You and Your Husband Meet? Was is love at first sight? Did you two find out through learning more about each other that you had met before/been in the same class/worked out at the same gym? Or did you despise each other then end up falling in love? And how did he propose to you?
I love mushy stories of how couples met/fell in love....so let me hear em!!
I'll give the short and sweet story of how Jeff and I met.
Every Friday and Saturday the cool thing to do was the cruise the Ave. I, being a car girl myself, would take my friends out and look at all the cool cars in town. One Friday I happened to be in the mall and Jeff's buddy Nick worked at the Leather Store. He asked me to come hang out at Meijer with his friends later...so I figured I might stop out.
Well, I ended up going...and this cute blonde shaggy haired punk drove up in his Honda Del Sol. I LOOOOOVE those cars. Being the snot that I am...I started ripping on him for having a "girl car" and he picked me up, threw me over his shoulder, and started spinning me around, I about yakked. Anyway, after that he asked me to go for a ride to prove it wasn't a girl car. So I went. (his friend, Dan, liked me at the time and everyone was ripping on him that Jeff stole his girl and he better give up now haha).
When we got back, a cop pulled up and gave us all loitering tickets. In the line (there were over 30 of us) I got to know Jeff better, invited him over to hang out, and we've been together ever since. :) On the night after our wedding, we were hanging out at Meijer again, the SAME cop pulled up and we had to tell him that because of him Jeff and I were married!
8.08.2007
Pictures Galore
So the first tooth is in! And the second one is coming very shortly. Jocelyn hasn't been as bad as I thought "teething babies" were supposed to be, Thank God. I've tried to take a picture of the new tooth...but she keeps trying to bite me with it, LOL.
Jocelyn loves reading with Daddy. She helps him by turning the pages, smacking the things she thinks he should buy, and tearing out the ones that she doesn't like. haha
She loves rolling around on the floor...so what the heck why not!? I guess she wanted to play Hide and Seek...but failed to inform us that we were the seekers. :)
Tada! Big girl, Joss! She's taking after her mom and Aunt Kate. We just rolled around and scooted backwards then went right to standing up. Kate was walking at 9 months. Looks like you're on the fast track to getting into everything little missy.
And last but not least, Joss and her Daddy. She loves to sit on her knees next to Jeff and watch tv with him. It's so cute. :)7.26.2007
7.19.2007
Hello Sophie
Baby meets the Persian, Sophie. Sophie meows at the baby, Jocelyn. Jocelyn laughs when Sophie meows because it comes out funny. Not like a normal cat meow. More like a coo, with her mouth closed, into a 'Bleeeeh' all while her tongue sticks out.
Jocelyn rolled around and tried to pet Sophie numerous times. But she just isn't fast enough yet. She is constantly looking for Sophie, just to get a quick laugh in.
7.18.2007
Two teeth or not two teeth....that is the question!
I've been experiencing a crabby little child these past few days. At first I thought maybe she still wasn't over being sick....but it's not that.
It's her teeth!!!
They must really be bothering her because she whines/whimpers non-stop all day. Unless I'm holding her. And that with her being such a little worm, the holding lasts about 30minutes max.
So I started to explore last night. And sure enough, she has two bumps on her lower gums. Oh dear Lord, I pray, that they come in soon. I feel so bad for her. And I'm about to be a bald momma in a few more days. Just kiddin'!
Today we have had Tylenol, Orajel, and a teething ring at all times. I can't wait for them to pop thru. Babies with the two bottom teeth look so cute....like little bulldogs with an underbite. LOL
It's her teeth!!!
They must really be bothering her because she whines/whimpers non-stop all day. Unless I'm holding her. And that with her being such a little worm, the holding lasts about 30minutes max.
So I started to explore last night. And sure enough, she has two bumps on her lower gums. Oh dear Lord, I pray, that they come in soon. I feel so bad for her. And I'm about to be a bald momma in a few more days. Just kiddin'! Today we have had Tylenol, Orajel, and a teething ring at all times. I can't wait for them to pop thru. Babies with the two bottom teeth look so cute....like little bulldogs with an underbite. LOL
7.17.2007
8 months on the 21st.
~ 19lb 4 oz~ 26 1/4 in
~Stands on her own for few seconds, stands supported for a while.
~Rolls fast and continuously to get where she wants to be.
~Smiles on cue for the camera.
~Army crawls forward.
~Scoots backwards.
~Does 360's. To the right. (turns on her belly in a circle)
~Sits up straight on own.
~Whimpers when she's hungry or tired.
~Has full conversations with her toys.
~Screeches at the top of her lungs.
~Burps, sneezes, "fake" coughs, and farts all make her smile and giggle.
~Say's Ma and Na Na. So close to momma and dadda.
~Knows when she wants to be picked up.
~Snuggles before bed.
~Knows how to put spoon to mouth and drink out of a sippy cup with help.
~Eats cereal. And every fruit and veggie offered.
~Loves small pieces of rotisserie chicken.
~Also loves corn, green bean pieces and cheerios.
~Reaches for things. Especially necklaces, cellphones, and regular phone cords at work.
~Bouncing in her exersaucer and playing her piano are her fav's.
~Still loves toys that make crinkly sounds. And pigs. And cows are hilarious.
~Pets the kitties nicely.
~Likes to let big dogs lick her face and giggles.
And last but not least...we can finally see her neck!!! lol
Sick, Sick, and More Sick.
Yuck is all I have to say. We have had a sick house since last Monday. Jeff caught this weird virus that couldn't be treated with antibiotics. He was really achy, sore throat, fever, cough...the works. So he was out of commission for almost 3 days. And during those days he referred to me as the Lysol Queen. I sprayed everything. ALL day long. I was super careful about Jocelyn's room being shut off, both of us washing our hands, him not going anywhere near her, etc. and she STILL got sick. Luckily she didn't have a fever or cough but she did have a stuffy nose, which made her miserable. She would cry if I left her side....so our house looked like a tornado hit. LOL She started getting better on Sunday so yesterday we went to the lake with my sister Kate. It was really gloomy/rainy and we only stayed in the water long enough for Joss to get a massive amount of sand in her suit and start crying. But she did have fun trying to eat the sand and splash all around at the island. Plus mommy and Aunt Kate got to eat a Freddie's Freeze which always makes a gloomy day great. :)
Alright, I'm off to feed Joss lunch. All while crossing my fingers that my sore throat is just because. If I catch that virus I'm going to be out for weeks. Yeah, cause I'm a baby like that.
Recently I've been trying to get Jocelyn to sleep at night without her swing. She is getting so big 
she can bounce it until it stops swinging and reach her animals in the mobile. (I think it's time we let it go, haha) I've been laying on the outside of the couch and let her have free reign of the inside. She loves the new fuzzy blanket I got from my MIL. And she's learning how to play peek-a-boo with it. Here she is finally asleep. She didn't fight it as much the second night. Eventually, I'll just transfer her to her crib and have her fall asleep on her own in there. If I put her in there now wide awake, even at bedtime, that little thing talks for over an hour to her pooh,eyore, and piglets.
she can bounce it until it stops swinging and reach her animals in the mobile. (I think it's time we let it go, haha) I've been laying on the outside of the couch and let her have free reign of the inside. She loves the new fuzzy blanket I got from my MIL. And she's learning how to play peek-a-boo with it. Here she is finally asleep. She didn't fight it as much the second night. Eventually, I'll just transfer her to her crib and have her fall asleep on her own in there. If I put her in there now wide awake, even at bedtime, that little thing talks for over an hour to her pooh,eyore, and piglets.Here are a few more pictures of my monster from last week. She was eyeballing my Mt. Dew at lunch so I let her play with the bottle. She loves green. Kate kept telling her to "hold it close" and she'd hold it like it was her best friend in the world. :)
Jocelyn also got the new Eddie Bauer CarSeat One question. How do mom's with small cars fit these giganto seats in their vehicles while still being able to have someone sit on the passenger side? Whew. It is seriously so big. I tried putting it in the middle. Then both front seats had to be almost straight up. Then I just put it on the passenger side. So that seat was straight up. Also, I'm driving an Explorer. Not to mention Jocelyn's head flopped forward even with the seat reclined because like almost every back seat, mine is on a slight decline....sigh. I figured either a child sitting straight up with a slumped over head rearfacing vs. a child sitting correct with it facing forward neither one seemed "more safe" that the other. So, she's facing forward. I mean, when I was little I sat facing forward in the FRONT seat in my carseat. There weren't any of these "everything is bad for babies" rules (as I call them) now...which pretty much make all us parents either look bad or be completely paranoid. hahaha. I guess I look bad. But the farthest I drive with Jocelyn in the car is maybe to Target/Meijer. About 2 miles away. All through town with speed limits under 40mph. How much of a possibility is there that we are going to get into a head on crash that will cause my daughters head to snap forward and hurt her neck? Very very slim. I figured the chances of getting rearended by a crazy Jackson driver were higher than a head on. And a child with a slumped over head and a rear end accident sounds pretty bad to me too. Pretty much a lose/lose situation huh? Anyways, Jocelyn loves being able to look out the windows now. She sings to herself every time we go to see daddy for lunch. No more naps in the car I guess.
Alright, I'm off to feed Joss lunch. All while crossing my fingers that my sore throat is just because. If I catch that virus I'm going to be out for weeks. Yeah, cause I'm a baby like that.
7.10.2007
Storm's Aftermath
Just a few pictures of the bad storm we had...what...last week? I totally forgot I got some decent pictures. There was a whole rainbow over the trees but I couldn't get all of it because it was too close. I wish my camera had a better reaction time because then I could have gotten some sweet lightning pictures.
This is Jocelyn's new favorite thing to do. I tell her to "stannnnnd UP!" and she locks her legs then looks around the room to see who's watching. She finds it quite amusing. She won't laugh though...she just wrinkles her nose and snorts. Which in turn makes me laugh and then she'll give a little half hearted "Huuugh" type laugh. What a goof.
Speaking of goof, my mom was trying to get a good picture of Jocelyn for her cellphone background. Her camera on her phone is even slower than a digi cam so we could get her to smile but then she would go serious right as it snapped the picture. This is the face she kept doing instead of a "pretty" smile. Guess where she got that from? Yup, her dad. I can't make my eyebrows do that even if I try real hard.
This is the face that I usually get when I tell her to smile...what a cutie.
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