I Got the Munchies Today

This is what I had for lunch.  He is delicious! 

How can you not munch on a face like that?

These Are A Few of My Favorite Things

Last week Amy emailed me to say we was thinking about maybe going for a walk around Temple Square, maybe around 1:00 ish. Woot! Here I am with our Thomas. He and his mommy let me squeeze him and hug him and kiss him. They let me take off his socks and munch on his toes if I want to. This time I even got to babysit him while his mommy had a meeting with Karleen (our dear friend, pictured here with us). I love this boy! (Thanks for sharing, Amy!)

Amy, Here's An Imagined Conversation.

If you have Josh read this out loud, there will probably even be sound effects!

"Base 12, Base 12, come in. Over." (this is where the sound effect goes)

"Base 12. Go ahead." (another sound effect, please)

"Base 12, the Falcon has flown the nest!" (and here...)

"Roger that. What is your 20?" (you get the idea)

"The Falcon is in the Garment District. Do you want to rendezvous?"

(Note to Josh: This sound effect might involve an excited scream, NOT broadcast on the radio) "Roger that! Over and OUT!"

Here's hoping Tommy gets to come out and play very soon.

And the Winner Is...

Have you ever felt like you were part of the family, only you're not really? This award was given to me by my sweet friend-who-feels-like-my-sister-but-isn't-really, Amy. Amy had her baby yesterday, did you know? I've been talking for MONTHS about munching on that sweet boy, but when it came right down to it, he was being held by his grandma. And everybody knows that grandmas ALWAYS trump everyone! We'd been visiting for 15 minutes before Amy looked at me funny and said, "Why aren't you munching?" I was so glad to hear those words--they gave me permission to take a turn with Baby Thomas (who, by the way, is beautiful!).

Anyway, back to this prestigious award:

The rules state that I have to answer some questions and then pass this award along to five people (don't do the math or the statistics--it takes away the prestige of this coveted award, and I need to be validated right now, before another grandma trumps me!).

Where is your cell phone? Clipped to my planner. It rarely rings (thanks for thinking of me, Babe!)

Your hair? Surprisingly a huge topic of conversation right now, since I finally invested in a flat iron. (Personally I think everyone's just afraid to say, "Dude! Aundrea! Have you FINALLY lost some weight?!")

Your mother? My hero.

Your father? Smart, handsome, courageous, and the epitome of men, to me.

Your favorite food? Chocolate (which takes us right back to that weight thing again).

Your dream last night? Don't remember.

Your favorite drink? Water. But an occasional Sprite with lime is a great treat.

Your dream/goal? Travel. Lots and lots of travel.

What room are you in? Dining room (where else?).

Your hobby? Tommy munching, singing, reading.

Your fear? Not having enough faith to deal with the hard stuff.

Where do you want to be in 6 years? With Spencer, wherever he is.

Where were you last night? Hospital (Tommy munching), Costa Vida (yummy chicken salad), home in bed (movie watching with my honey).

Something you aren't? Quiet or reserved

Muffins? OK!

Wish list item? Just one? Really? OK, #1 right now is probably a fence for the back yard.

Where did you grow up? In the best home ever, but it moved around a lot.

Last thing you did? Folded laundry.

What are you wearing? Levi's, long-sleeved T, black denim vest, Earrings by Tiffany.

Your TV? Who cares?

Your pets? Bella, the chicken, who looks like a dog.

Your friends? I'm so lucky, there are too many to name!

Your life? Blessed and happy.

Your mood? Happy.

Missing someone? Mom had surgery, so I wish I could go "home" (to my Sacramento home). Spencer's at the temple tonight, and it's always better when he's here. Amy won't come back to work for 6 full weeks. *sigh*

Vehicle? Infiniti G20 named "Buzz" (as in: "To INFINITI and beyond!")

Something you're not wearing? Nylons, for one blessed day a week!

Your favorite store? That would mean I'd have to shop.

Your favorite color? Any color, as long as it's pink.

When was the last time you laughed? Minutes ago.

Last time you cried? About four hours ago.

Your best friend? Spencer

One place that I go over and over? Work, home, Walmart, Macey's, the church.

One person who emails me regularly? Daddy

Favorite place to eat? Olive Garden

I read lots of blogs, and there are people I occasionally blog-stalk. But the next five winners are:

1. Light Refreshments Served. They will never know they won, but I love this blog!

2. Home Is Where You Make It. Thanks for keeping me up-to-date with your life, Jax!

3. Jim & Em & Four of Them. Same, to you, Emily (but I can't link you to hers, because it's private)!

4. Let's Go Fishing! Becky is one of the busiest ladies I know, and I adore her. And her blog is sure to make me laugh. Every time. Love you, Beck!

5. Our Crazy, Fun, Incredible Life With Teenagers! So many bloggers are young mommies, and I love reading their stuff. But T is more where I am with her kids, she's in love with her hubby and kids, she works full time and is just an incredible woman. Thanks for writing, T. I love you and your family.

I have to be honest, my very favorite blog to read is Two Scoops. But there ought to be a no-touch-backs rule in this game (hint, hint!), so I didn't give this to Amy. Plus, she has Tommy--who needs a stinking award?