Happy Valentine's Day!

And more importantly, Happy Birthday to my wonderful Daddy! Love you, love you, love you.

And the winner is....

MEL!!! Thanks so much for participating in my contest. It just amuses me. I love reading all the entries. In the end I had to toss a coin to choose between Mel and Laura's entries. Sorry, Laura, you were tails! Also loved the anonymous entry about having competition but, alas, I don't know how to send a fabulous prize if I don't know who you are! So, Mel, you can be expecting your $10 Old Navy gift card in the mail soon! Sorry the prizes are kind of lame. As soon as this blog of mine starts making money, the prizes will be way more fabulous.

High School Reunion

My twenty year high school reunion is right around the corner. That's right, I said twenty. How is it possible that it has been twenty years since I (and my big ole eighties style hair) graced the halls of Amarillo High School? I really can't believe it. When I told Mike he said, "WOW! I haven't even had my ten year reunion yet!" Um, hon? Not helping.

I didn't go to the ten year reunion because the pain of my high school days was just still too fresh and also I felt like a pretty big loser at the time. I was out of college working at the Hyatt answering phones for about $7.50 an hour, not using my degree in the least, wasn't married, and felt like my life wasn't going anywhere. I just couldn't stand the thought of seeing all those people from the past and having to answer questions about myself when I was sure they were all married, having babies, and were probably multi-millionaire's by then. Oh, and also I was afraid no one would remember me without my Bon Jovi style hair-do.

So, fast forward ten more years and I'm feeling pretty good about life now. Things started looking up in my thirties. Amy and I have been talking about going to this reunion and I was pretty excited at first. But the closer it gets, the more misgivings I have about going. First of all, it would require some major working out on my part so I could be in the best possible shape ever. Secondly, it seems they can't find almost half of our graduating class. And lately, I've been reminded of some of the bone headed things I did and said back in high school and I'm concerned that other people out there might also remember them. But on the other hand (and probably the more realistic of my hands) I'm still thinking that most people just won't remember me. So then, why bother with going? It would be fun if I ran into some of my old friends that I've lost touch with but what are the odds that those are the people who will show up? It will probably just be the popular crowd who shunned me in my formative years and why would I want to talk to them now? These are the same people who pelted me and my fellow band members with tennis balls while we were practicing for marching band one summer. I mean I could impress them with all of my accomplishments like owning my own business, being on the Oprah show, and winning the Nobel Peace Prize and all. Oh, wait, none of that has happened yet. Anyhow, I keep thinking that I spent three years of my life not being able to wait to get out of high school and I just don't know if I'm ready to go back yet. Maybe I'll just wait and go to the fifty year. That sounds good.

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Name that Photo!

I just love this picture taken over Thanksgiving with Jake's cousin Alia. I think it needs a title. The winner will be picked on Sunday the 10th and will win an absolutely fabulous prize! Good luck!

I have a slight problem

This is a picture of a hazelnut chocolate chip cookie with chopped up Skor bar in it. They're good. I made them this afternoon and Jake ate one and thought it was good. The problem is I have now eaten five of them. And they're pretty big cookies. Hi, I'm Kim, and I'm a sugar addict. Also, I am a Coke addict. Which is better than being a coke addict if you know what I mean. I prefer white powder in the form of flour and sugar baked into some gooey bundle of goodness and not snorted up my nose. But still, I'm tired of these cravings getting the best of me. I was doing pretty good keeping my diet under control throughout the Holidays. So when I weighed myself after Christmas and realized I had finally reached my pre-pregnancy weight I decided to celebrate with some form of chocolate and I just haven't stopped since. I eat chocolate every day. And in a perfect world I would drink a Coke everyday as well. In fact, if I could dip my chocolate in the Coke that would be great. So, Mike and I decided to have a contest to see who could give up coke for the longest period of time. Today was my first day and when four o'clock hit I just needed a little pick me up and since I couldn't have a coke, I ate two cookies. And now I've had five. There must be an alternative. And no, I really don't crave fruits or vegetables so when I'm in the midst of these sugar fits I just HAVE to have chocolate. Any suggestions?

Action Shots

Having a snack.


Loving on Zach the Cat.




Playing basketball with Katie.

My Boys

I know this is corny, but shortly after I met Mike I had a dream or vision or something of him lying on our couch holding our son on his chest while they slept. That's the moment when I knew I was going to marry him. So, even though in my dream he was wearing a t-shirt and they were both really asleep, this reminded me of that moment. Too cute.

Fun with Jack

Amy came over yesterday to watch Jake while Mike and I went out for a little couple time. Here are some pics she took while she was here. I love the one of her little boy Jack and Jake playing piano together. And look at the expression on Jake's face as he's looking at Jack's potty! Thanks Amy!

Birthday Wishes

Here's my new birthday haircut. I've had this cut before, but it's been awhile since my hair was this short. I'm liking it. This morning we went to Shipley donuts where they gave me a free birthday donut! A couple days ago we went to Schlotzsky's to get my free birthday sandwhich. And tomorrow, we're going to Baskin Robbins to get my free birthday ice cream cone. Because around here, we celebrate your Birthweek and not just your Birthday. And what better way to celebrate than with free stuff? Did I mention that today is my birthday?

Flinn Look-alike Meter

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We have a Walker

I've been trying to get a good picture of Jake walking to post on the blog, but alas, I can never capture him. I have some video, but my videos don't upload right anymore. Not sure why. So, anyways, he's been walking since a couple days after Christmas. Most of my family got to see him take off for the first time. Unfortunately, Mike wasn't there. But, he has since seen Jake go many times. It seems that walking is now his preferred mode of transportation. And usually he's doing it with some object in each hand. I love that he's growing, but I miss his cute little monkey crawl!