Thanksgiving and beyond.

It's been a great weekend so far.

On Thursday we slept in, and then got up and watched the parade.  Well, I watched, Aaron sort of watched/ played computer games.  I also read through the ads.  We took the dogos for a walk around 11, it was nice to walk during the day.  After the walk, we sat around again for a while and had a little lunch.
Around 1 we went down to Aaron's folks house to get stuff prepped for frying the turkey.  Our two-year old nephew was there already, watching Jake the Pirate?  Or something like that.  It makes Aaron and I realize how much we hate kids shows.  We hope to be able to not have tv watching, but we'll see how it actually goes.
Aaron did the actual frying, I helped him set up a bit, but then went inside.  Big deep fat fryer+ propane tank= more anxiety for Rachel.  Aaron called me back out to test the temp.  I asked where to stick it, he said he didn't care.  So I used a few different locations, they all tested cooked, so we brought it in.  They let it rest, and did some other prep.  I ate hors d'vors and chatted.  Aaron and his mom went to carve the turkey, and found a lot of raw spots.  D'oh.  But they were able to microwave it, and everything was ok.  It was still really moist.  Food was really good.  My dad came, he's feeling pretty good.
We went home around 6, and I started working on my quilt.  I had previously pin basted it, so I started machine quilting, using stitch in the ditch.  I did most of my vertical lines.  Around 10:30, I convinced Aaron to take me Grey Thursday shopping.  We went to Target to get dvds, and found a few other thing.  Target was really easy, it was a quicker check out than normal.  Then we went to Kohls, because they had a blanket I wanted.  Kohls was another story.  The line went around the store, and was really slow.  I got my blanket and stood in line while Aaron looked at stuff.  Then I had him stand in line while I looked for maternity clothes (there weren't any).  The line took a long time, and Aaron got grouchy.  After that we went home.
Slept in a little on Friday, then we went to JoAnns.  Aaron needed stuff for his quilt.  (He's making a boy scout t-shirt quilt for a charity auction.)  I pulled a number first (we got number 72, and they were on 30).  So we spent some time shopping around.  Aaroun found his fleece, interfacing, and patch glue.  I found some flannel to make a blanket for Mojo.  It was a while longer there.  So I sent Aaron to the store next door, to not have a repeat of last night.  We had some coupons and got some great deals.  After that we got lunch and then went to OSH and got a dog bed that was on sale.
Then we came home and worked on quilts and watched our new dvds.  In the evening we tried to take the dogs for a walk, but after a couple blocks Yoie didn't want to walk, so I zipped her into my coat, which worked ok, except she's heavy for me now.
Slept in again this morning, and then went to do my Glucose Screen.  That was ok, the drink made me feel a little sick.  I ate lunch and took a nap.
It's been a nice weekend.  I'm enjoying the time off.

I was going to see my dad after work today, but he said he was feeling well, and I could just rest.  But he requested I bring him a couple things when I come visit tomorrow.  Namely, baby food.  I went to my normal stores: Sprouts and Grocery Outlet.  Turns out, I don't really know where one buys baby food.  Sprouts had a few varieties, which were all organic, but pretty expensive.  I didn't mind that too much.  But My dad wanted meat baby food, and Sprouts only had two kinds.  I got a few of each of those.  I wasn't sure if Grocery Outlet would have any baby food.  They didn't have any, but I got a couple little pasta cups.  I may look at Target tomorrow, if I have time.  I assume they'll have baby food, but as it turns out, I really don't know.  Maybe you have to buy it at a special store?

We've been letting Zelda hop up and sit on the couch lately.  But now she's been inviting herself up, which isn't good.  So we've been keeping her off the couch, and she is unhappy about that.  And expresses it by whining, and sad looks.

The driveway got removed.  But now there is a huge pile of dirt in it, so we can't park there.  The tree is supposed come out some time between 11/20 and 12/5, and then the new driveway goes in shortly after that.  The end is supposedly in sight.

We think we've decided on a name for baby Mojo.  But we're not telling anyone, because when we had previously mentioned names we liked, we got a lot of negative reaction (mostly from Aaron's mom).  So we won't be telling anyone, until he's born.

I've been having crazy mood swings this week.  I'm not sure why the mood always swings to bad.  Why can't you be feeling ok, and all of a sudden be super happy?

Long Weekend

What a great weekend!

Friday Aaron and I went out to dinner and did a little shopping.  He got suspenders.  They are awesome.

Saturday we got up early to do the food pick up for church.  Actually, no.  I got up early, and Aaron slept in.  That was fun.  Then we bummed around.  In the afternoon we left for a work thing for Aaron.  He had to go to a BSA troop thingy in Fairfax (north of Marin).  So we drove an hour and a half up there, it was a really pretty drive.  The event was alright, we had Vietnamese food for dinner.  I ate shrimp heads.  They were pointy.

Sunday we went to church.  Parts of that were better than usual.  Then we got to meet Aaron's cousin Sophie's baby!  Little Kaylee.  So freakin cute and tiny!  And squirmy for a newborn.  I want a baby.  :-/  Then we had dinner and hung out with Aaron's family.  We played cards and Aaron and I did great!

This morning we got up and took the doggies to Rio Del Mar beach.  It was so much fun.  And we saw another greyhound!  Zelda and Yoie both made instant friends!  (That is very unusual).  On the way home we tried to go to the Corralitos Meat Market, but they were closed for the holiday.  Went we got back I went to lunch with Amanda, and  had a great time talking about politics and church and such.  Then we went to Kohls and spent money.

Now I'm sitting around being sweaty, because the house is warm.

This week

• Aaron was gone to Camp High Sierra (a boy scout camp) for the week, so I was on my own.  Sometimes I enjoy the quiet, but I miss him.
• I managed to take the dogs hiking twice this week, because it wasn't too hot.  One day we did the short loop at Quicksilver.  The other day we hiking part of Sierra Azul with my dad.  Zelda was dragging along.  I'm not sure if she wasn't feeling well, or if she's just getting old.
• Janet and Dennis got the tree in front of our house cut way back.  It looks great.  And I'm no longer worried about its limbs breaking off into the street.  The pile for street pick up was huge!

• I took my Humira yesterday.  It always smashes me after I take it.  And I made a mistake: you're not supposed to take it if you're sick.  If you feel ill, you're supposed to take your temperature before taking it, which I didn't.  Usually after I take it, it kicks my butt for a couple days.  No exceptions this time around.  Also, it knocks the immune system down a little, so I usually stay home; avoid the germ playground that is church.
• I want to revamp my wardrobe.  I hate most of my clothes.  I went to the outlets in Gilroy yesterday.  It was largely a bust.  I found one shirt I liked.  I really hate the clothes for this season.  A weird combination of neon 80's and fringe/hippie/gypsy.  Bleh.  I want basic, but cute, with maybe a vintage flare.  My follow up was to shop more today, but I'm sequestering myself to avoid germs.
• I made a couple things off of Pinterest this week.  Homemade Frosty Paws (dog frozen yogurt treats), and marinated baked tofu.  Both turned out great.  Yay me!
• I miss my sister and my mom.
• I dragged myself to Safeway this morning.  I'm trying to make the house inviting for Aaron's return.  (If I were returning from a week at boy scout camp, I'd want a big choice of food, a clean house, and a nice bed).  We now have a well-stocked fridge.  I don't like going to Safeway, it's expensive and crowded.  But I didn't want to drive far, and Safeway never closes.  I went at 8.30, thinking I'd beat the crowds; I didn't.  And I forgot how expensive it is.  Trader Joes and Sunflower are specialty, but they're way cheaper!  But I did get things that Aaron will like: lunch meat, Mexican coke, diet soda, frozen pizza, bread, apples, baby carrots etc.  Oh and cereal!  I was actually able to buy cereal by his specifications (which is don't pay more than $2 a box).  There was a sale on Kelloggs for $2 a box.  And I bought myself two lobster tails on a whim, they were also on sale.  But they didn't have lima beans.  I've been wanting them lately.

A good day

• Work is going well.  I really like doing the billing.  And I like being in an office by myself most of the day.  It makes things less stressful.
• I had Shirataki Tofu noodles for dinner.  They were pretty good, and have practically no calories (especially compared to pasta).  I think the trick is to dry them really well.  Maybe I'll use the salad spinner next time.
• I made baked tofu earlier this week.  It turned out awesome.  I'm doing round 2 tonight.
• I've lost 4 lbs since I've started counting my calories.  Yay!
• After work I went hiking and took the doggies.  It was pretty good.  Zelda was getting tired.  She's out of shape.  Lazy greyhound.
• My new Adderall is great.  It's extended release, it works great.
• On Saturday I'm going to go to the outlets.  Recently, I hate all my clothes.  Actually I have good jeans, but I need skirts and shirts.  And a new pair of shoes.