Random Ramblings

• - Electricity is still OFF at our house, it is really messing with me now! I know they are working hard blah blah blah, but my dishes are piled to the ceiling and my nerves are shot.

• - Last night the husband and I had a liquid supper. Rum and Orange juice, listening to music, talking....we had to do something to take the edge off. (seriously no meal at all...just liquid)

• - I like that the husband and I can still act like kids with no worries. We both had hard days so we can drink, talk, sing and act crazy together! Having fun is very important for relationships I believe.

• -I haven't seen my dog in 2 days (she often goes to our neighbors where she has a dog house, food and water and they love her so we don't usually worry, we call it her second home) BUT its cold and I miss her like crazy! I worry something is wrong. You can't keep a farm dog chained up and I never will, but I am worried!Say a prayer for Macey dog!

• -Is it weird to pray for a dog??

• - My mom and My second mom( my great aunt) did all mine and hubby's laundry. They are too good to me, so everything is clean and one less stress off my shoulders when the power does come on.

• - My sister in law's mother is in town from the state of Washington. We are having a mother/daughter wine night with both our moms and us on Sunday!!! How exciting! I love that we all get along so so well. We will veg out and drink!

• - Both my nephews have birthdays this month, one will be 2 and one will be 5, and I have no idea what to get either one of them?

• - I bought heart cookie cutters to make Hubby's heart shaped pancakes on Valentine's morning !!!! (target:dollar aisle)

• - I have not went anywhere all week on my lunch....this is the best way to save money for the BUDGET!! I am so proud of myself!

Get Ready

If you have been reading my blog for awhile you know that I am a big supporter of March of Dimes. This charity holds a special place in my heart. Every year I go beyond my means in raising more and more money to support March of Dimes...this year is no different. Today I am going to the kick off lunch for our local March of Dimes and I can't believe the time is here again to start raising money! Here is the story of why I started raising money for March of Dimes. (if you haven't read it, start with that story and then continue to the rest of my story) This year the March of Dimes means more to me than every before. After having two miscarriages myself, it touches a place in my heart that it hasnt' ever touched before. This year I will be not only raising money for premature babies but also in memory of babies that I have lost. Its hard to even write this without tears flowing from my eyes because it means that much to me.

The readers and mothers out there need to know that March of Dimes not only support premature babies but healthy babies as well. If you have had healthy babies or are carrying a healthy baby...March of Dimes has helped in this!

This year I have tricks up my shirt to break out, and I am excited about the challenge to raise more than $2500.00. Last year we reached our goal of $2000.00 and it felt good....this year we not only want to raise more money but to get more walkers present. Here is my personal page where you can keep up with my goals and achievements ....www.marchforbabies.org/kkyle.

So....all my blogging friends, I will keep you up to date on my progress and if any of you want to ever meet in person, by coming to the walk, I would love love love it!!!!! If anyone has a great passion for March For Babies like myself, I would love to hear your ideas!! We will be selling tee-shirts again and accepting any donations you are willing to give. Lets get together to save babies!!! Here is our first place team from last year!!!

A little Brighter

The women from the flower shop just walked in the office with a dozen beautiful red roses!!! Oh, I thought I can't wait to see who these belong too?? I was ready to run in that lucky girls office to sniff the roses and read the card, I couldn't wait to hear the story of her birthday, anniversary or whatever she was celebrating. What a great way to brighten the day on this nasty day we are having!

The annticipation was killing, seems like she was taking forever to get these massive red roses in the door!

The nice lady spoke.....These 12 red roses are for Kara......

WHAT? Little oh me, surely not! Its not my birthday or anniversary or anything at all. But they were for me. They were for me because my hubby just loves me. He doesn't need a reason. He knows I have been really stressed since this ice storm hit and I have been stressing about everyone else and ourselves! I have been standing in line for heaters to make sure my family is taken care of as well as ourselves. HE knows I needed a pick me up and he did a great job doing just that!!!!
This is just one of the small reasons I love my husband so much, Thanks so much Nate!!!!

Ice, Ice, baby

This blog will be short, its just an update of the last couple of days:

This is my first day back at work since Monday, first day with a shower and first day with heat (by a generator). We will more than likely be out of power until Monday, if we are lucky, if not sometime next week. Hubby hooked a generator up Wednesday to run heat and some lights but no water. We have been showering where ever we can find water. Barns are caving in, trees are down everywhere and garages have fallen on cars (there are pictures to follow soon of all of this). If you live in the area you all KNOW what I am talking about. I am just praying for warmer weather. I love the look of the snow but it is such a hassle to not be able to cook or shower.

Here are a few things we have learned without power:

1. Drinking wine at noon on week days is fine considereing you have nothing else to do. Nothing better than being hammered with the family by 5:00!

2. Having eight people sleep in one heated room is ok, until everyone starts smelling from lack of showers

3. Homeowners insurance will pay if a garage falls on your car.

4. You can bust your car windshield very easily while pounding on it to get 4 inches of ice off.

5. Blood is thicker than water: Family members stick together even if you can't shower.

6. We are still eating better than kings, with everyone's food at one household.

7. You will pay a lot of money for coffee when you can't make it.

8. You can cook anything on a gas grill if you have to eat all your meals off it.

9. GAMES...we have played so many games that we know Balderdash by heart!

10. The grocery store will still be open even if they are out of power (it is weird checking out in the dark, and keeping your own tabs)

11. Your hair actually hurts because it is that dirty.....

12. You haven't worn make up in weeks or for that matter even changed clothes. You just keep putting more on.

13. Always carry a chainsaw with you, incase you have to cut your way down the street.

14. You will stand in line for 4 HOURS waiting on a generator.

We will never forget the memories of ice storm 09!

Bad News

I heard news this morning that a favorite aunt and uncle of mine had a tradgic house fire last night. I can't stop thinking about them and their house fire. This was their dream home, the one they saved for, the one they dreamed about....the house that they always wanted. I dont' have all the details but I think it was started by a fireplace and we aren't sure what is left. I can't imagine what they are going through and I dont' know what to do to help?? Any suggestions? I think this weekend if they need us for support or clean up, we can make a trip to Arkansas to help. (My other aunts are probaly reading this and I am letting you guys know that I will drive down Friday if you want to go and help, just call me!)

On other news, the winter storm is supposed to be headed our way! Gosh I am ready for spring time...flowers, moving the grass, watching baseball. But, if I get a free day at home tomorrow I will take one more winter storm. I am headed to the store just in case I am snowed/iced in to make sure we have all the essentials. A good movie might be in the works as well!

I am off to another work week, I will keep everyone posted on my aunt and uncle, but keep them in your prayers...they will need lots of strength emotionally and physically.

Testing Complete...maybe

This morning I may (or may not) have been to my last round of testing. I have done all the blood work...so much blood work that the vampire who draws my blood knows me by name and today I had an HSG Test. You can read about this test here . Basicly they shoot a colored dye in my body and watch it travel through my tubes and they take a look at my uterus. Everything looked good the Dr. said, my tubes are clear and my uterus..well, its a working uterus. There is no more testing she can do, maybe it was two bad eggs in a role, or maybe we will never know? The big question on my mind now is do I go to a specialist and get just one more opionon or do we try when we are ready to see what happens? Gosh, it is soo much to think about. We know we wont be going home to try today or anytime soon for that matter, but I want to be completely sure we have done everything in our power to make sure I am all ok. I am scared...scared to death to even try again. I think I will be calling a specialist today just to get a second opionon to ease my mind. Any suggestions?

The Adventures in Babysitting!

We passed the babysitting test ( I knew we would), afterall this wasn't our first encounter with babysitting but it was for sure our longest! We had Cooper for 6 days and of course the last night at our house he was so comfortable with us that he slept great! The best he has slept in a while!

We are going to be sad to give him back, I already miss the little guy and I have no idea what I will do with all my spare time now? Maybe take a nap! But I know his mom and siblings miss him dearly, and I can visit anytime I want! This week its back to being just a wife to hubby and giving all my attention to the dog (Macey), she has missed her momma!

On to smaller things, Obama gets sworn in tomorrow. I will be glued to the t.v. here at work to watch history. Tomorrow is a day I am proud to be apart of and a day I will always remember. NO matter what kind of president Obama turns out to be ( I am praying for the best here) it is a day to pay tribute! Our nation makes history tomorrow and I encourage everyone to take part in it. From what I hear it will really be a ceremony to see, I can't wait to see how it turns out!