Still tired today. Definitely have more motivation than yesterday afternoon, but tired.

Lily got her haircut today; then we took a walk around the block.

Candace finds out what she's having this afternoon. I am so excited to know! We are going to go register with her in the next week or so. Then, it is time to start planning showers!

This weekend is crazy. Zach is graduating, so we have lots planned with the Morris Family. Jon will be home from Alabama, so it will be good to see him.

Candace's birthday is also this weekend--Happy birthday, Candace!

We took Lily strawberry picking this week and there is a picture of her riding on the cart with the strawberries. She had so much fun eating them while we were picking them. She was covered in red strawberry juice!

Another friend of ours lost his job last week. I am praying for them as it was just an unfortunate series of events that has left him devastated and frustrated. However, his wife and I had a discussion about how this suffering has the potential for some godly growing. Praying that he will see that and take steps towards the LORD in this time. A good reminder to me that others are suffering in various ways and "in all things God works for the good of those who love him." (RM 8:28)

Energy, or lack thereof

The last few days I just have kept pushing and pushing myself (including today). Every evening I am beat beyond exhaustion. This afternoon, I am totally spent.

I know I shouldn't be, but I am totally frustrated. Frustrated to tears. I am tired and my body hurts. I know it is not a bug either. It is just constant physical labor that has lead me to the sofa. I want to be back to normal so badly, but it just isn't happening yet.

Lily threw up in the car today, twice. Not the flu--just something stuck in her throat. It led to several hours of cleanup, as you can imagine. I still cannot figure out how to get the carseat cover off. I spot cleaned it the best I could, but as soon as Matt gets home, I am hoping he can get it off so that we can wash it (even though the directions say not to--maybe that's why I can't get it off?)

I asked Matt to bring dinner home. I was going to try another Barefoot recipe, but just cannot even think about making dinner at the moment.

I was thinking earlier that if Daisy was living, she would probably be home by now. She would be living under our roof. I probably wouldn't be getting ANYTHING done :) due to having two little ones and no energy!!!

SO GOD--As i was writing this post, a friend dropped a quick email. Definitely helped calm my spirit. Note to self, when you are thinking of someone, drop them a note. It makes all the difference in the world!

Memorial Day Weekend

Went to Britney and Jake's house for a Memorial Day BBQ. I tried two of Barefoot Contessa's recipes. Roasted Shrimp Cocktail (recipe below) and her Ganache Cupcakes. Jake grilled the chicken and Britney made Mandrin Orange Salad. It was a yummy combo. Don't think I am going to keep the cupcake recipe...Too dense. But, the shrimp cocktail was a winner, even by Britney's girls.

They have a pool and it was 87 degrees in the pool. The rain held off so we got Lily in the pool and she did amazingly well for her first time. It was fun to see her and Matt swimming together with Jake and the girls. Britney and I got to sit in the lounge chairs and observe (and gopher for various items). The time goes so fast. I feel like I barely got to chat with Britney much at all!

Called the doctor yesterday because Lily was up virtually all night Saturday night. She was very restless and kept crying. We could not get her calmed down Saturday night or yesterday afternoon. We think it may have been teeth, but not sure.....Motrin did not do much good. Doing better, but still has her moments. Must be the combo of no pacifier and teething? Who knows.

Matt and I cleaned out our basement all day yesterday. We made LOTS of progress, but still have lots to do. During bedrest, everything that we could not deal with got THROWN down in the basement. There were piles of belongings everywhere. Not to mention, everything was so dusty. We organized; I bought an extra cabinet and so we were able to put things "away." I think Matt wants to start another section this afternoon. I am trying to get the gumption. May need a coffee if Matt wants to keep going today!

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

2 lbs Shrimp (I used cooked)
1 T good olive oil
1/2 teas kosher salt
1/2 teas freshly ground pepper

For the Sauce:
1/2 cup Heinz chili sauce
1/2 cup Heniz Ketchup
3 T prepared horseradish
2 teas freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teas Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teas Tabasco Sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 5-6 minutes until heated through.

For the sauce, combine all ingredients and serve as the dip.

(The cookbook actually has it made with raw shrimp. I used cooked shrimp, so the recipe is varied.) It was YUMMY!