I watched it, I loved it.

I never like posting strong opinions on my blog. I use my blog as somewhat of a journal to keep our grandmas and moms up-to-date with our lives. But this Food Revolution has gotten me really excited. Over the past few years I have been educating myself on nutrition and preparing for the huge responsibility of keeping my family healthy. I'm lucky to be surround by so many moms who are already setting a GREAT example.

Ruby had posted a speech given by Jamie Oliver. His new show premiers this Friday @ 8pm. I of course will wait until it airs on www.hulu.com.

Dead Week

Dead week is a slang term for the week before final exams in the United States of America. The week is known thus because of the propensity for university students to study for exams, and because papers/projects are often due. Students prepare for the exams and papers by pulling all-night study sessions, often with the aid of stimulants such as coffee, caffeine tables and energy drinks. During this period some students will suffer from sleep deprivation, increased irritability, and stress. At some schools this week is referred to as Hell Week, Reading Period, or Reading Week.


This is a photo of my precious husband finishing his 45th hour on a huge project for his highway design class. He has been swamped and ghost-like. Dead weak is prominent in this household.Just one more term until we leave for Phil's summer internship and then come back for 2 more terms until Graduation....
SO EXCITED.
ALMOST THERE!

Kelley Fam

Thursday the Kelley Family got together at Papa's Pizza to welcome home Chuck from his Latvian travels. Papa Chuck had not yet met 6wk old baby Mo.
we love our cuddly Mo-Mo
Emma, with my help, took pictures of everyone. Teaching her to use the camera is a great distraction while waiting for our food.
She loves taking pictures of herself.
Cousin Elizabeth
Aunt Karen
Auntie Crystal
more Emma and Nu-Nu
more Bill and Elizabeth
Friday night Uncle Bill and Dada had an out of town birthday party so Bem and I had a girls only sleepover at Nu-Nu's house. Our last few dates when I ask her what she wants for dinner she says "soup please with noodles". Emma LOVES asain soup! Especially Pho. She even eats the weird meatballs. This time we went to Blue Sky for some Chinese. Once again we played with the camera while we waited for our food.

Saturday afternoon we went Whacky Bounce.


Emma's artistic angles.

me and my bestfriend.

All American Weekend

We had an AWESOME weekend in Lincoln City last weekend. Our good friend Jim was home for Iraq for 2wks and he and his wife Bre bought a house for few of us friends to partay.

Jenn and I left early on Friday to decorate the house with American Gear. Everyone missed the first beautiful sunset. The weather was unbelievable all weekend.
I didn't take a lot of pics but the ones I did take were 90% babies. We had an Adults Only weekend with a few newborns.
beautiful Jenn and her baby man.
Friday night would be wine, cheese and appetizer night. Each meal was to be family style at the table. Sat we had Biscuits and gravy for breakfast, snacked for lunch and had an American BBQ for Saturday dinner. I ate so much meat! Pork chops, steak, sausage..... Sunday we got to sleep in and had pancakes.
We had a designated American puzzle table. There were 11 of us and we did not complete it.
Each couple wore matching sweatsuits. Unfortunately Phil forgot my luggage so I had to improvise. Jim took me to Goodwill and bought me a really beautiful wardrobe.

Jeff and Heather made HILARIOUS suits with a giant cross eyed Jim.
Lovely Kirkbridges.

Here's what Jim found for me. A nice night gown. Jim picked out a few pant outfits, a shorts outfit, 2 swimsuits, 2 jackets, a nice summer dress and this little number. I changed outfits multiple times a day. Too bad I don't have a picture of my "casino" outfit.
Sleeping Mo Mo. I realized I spend SO much time with Bem I don't get to hold Mo very much. I held him every chance I got.

The lovely hosts.
Something weird happened to my camera but here is the crew...
oh Brandon.
I can't wait for Jim to get home for good in 2months so him and Bre can make one of these.
I can't believe how fast baby Elly is growing!!
more baby
and more baby
Mo looks terrified. Elly was trying to eat him.
Strong boy holding up his head. How cute.
The crew out on a nice sunny stroll. (Dont you love my dress and jacket?)
Baby Mo's first day at the Beach.
Mo's first trick.
We love the babies...do get it yet?
Ellyse isn't afraid to show off her curves.
The house was awesome. Each couple got their own room. It had a great deck with a great view. Sunday afternoon Pete, Jim and Phil led us in an awesome time of jammin and singin. We pulled out all the old Hub songs we all loved so much. This was my favorite time during the trip.
On our way home Jim IV, Bre, Glenda, Jim III, Phil and I went to the Casino and out to lunch for III's birthday. Jim III you are so much FUN!!!

Sun and Science

Yesterday I got sad and jealous of the stay-at-home moms that get to play with their kids in this beautiful sunny weather. 4days of sun in the WORK WEEK. boo! Thankfully I have a nontraditional job that lets me take my laptop outside for a little bit.

I'm loving this warm February weather and so are the dogs!

Only Phil would find this on the side of the road, pick it up and bring it home to replant?! ha ha ha. He loves SCIENCE
"Jenna its a cabbage growing out of a cabbage!"

Kids

The Superbowl was super fun this year. We had DELICIOUS food and fun friends. It was great to spend time with some much loved and missed outta towners Bre and Heather. I didn't take pics of the event but I did take a pictures of the kids. At one point at the party we had 9kids 4 and under in my small living room. I'll admit I started going a little crazy. At the end of the night I turned on a movie and all the kids sat like zombies. WHY DIDNT I THINK OF THIS EARLY when I was going insane? I know most parents don't want their kids watching TV but I think there is a time when it is a MUST! The funny part is that the game got over about the same time the kids calmed down, this was also the same time all them men came in from the otherside of the house "wow they're so well behaved", if they only knew...
How cute is Lily and Emma? I'm pretty sure Lily is old enough to babysit now. She's like 13 in a 4yr old's body.
Rew and Lew had their adorable nephew for a night. Phil aka Red Guy, LOVES Jack. Phil made up a game on the globe.

This picture is funny because once Jack noticed I had the camera he resituated for a "better shot".