Matthew Jacob is the proud owner of another truck.
1993 Chevy S-10, a.k.a. "winter ride".
He still has truck #1 and truck #2.
Truck #1 is almost finished, but now he isn't in a hurry to get it on the road.
Truck #2 is still parked out by the pool. As soon as the cost of scrap metal goes back up, its going to scrapyard heaven.
Truck #3 is a manual and he LOVES it. He has never driven one before, but John talked him into it. Think: cheap gas and FUN for a guy.
John gave him a brief lesson Saturday. Later in the day, Josh and Matt took turns "practicing" up and down the road. I guess it was a riot and they both loved it.
Now Josh wants one.
I'm thinking I need a parking lot. Soon.
Picture to follow later, but I'll let you know what it looks like: its white and rusty, with stickers all over the back window.
You might be a redneck....
Monday, October 27, 2008
Basement Furniture. Not.
John's Mom asked me the other day if I knew of anyone that needed furniture, or perhaps, would I be interested in the "couches" that Tim needed to get rid of.
Tim, is a man, obviously, and I had no idea what his taste in furniture was.
We finished our basement several years ago, but have never furnished it. Except for that one chair that I've had my whole married life, that hasn't had legs on it for years!
So, I'm thinking sure, we'll take it. We would really like to have furniture in our basement. I don't care what it looks like.
So while I'm in the shower Saturday, Tim and his son deliver the furniture and John helps them put it into the basement. I try and peek out the upstairs bathroom window to see what it looks like. Can't see.
After I get dressed, I go downstairs and practically scream! It is BEAUTIFUL furniture! My mind immediately tries to process this whole thing. I LOVE it. This is NO basement furniture. My upstairs furniture is basement furniture! I've got it set in my mind within minutes, this is coming upstairs.
So Saturday, John and Josh switched the furniture for me.
We love it.
These pictures don't even do them justice. The color was MADE for my living room. The couch is so wide and deep = comfy. John wasn't sure about the "cleopatra" style piece, but now he really likes it.
We all love them.
We are in love with our new furniture.
Tim, is a man, obviously, and I had no idea what his taste in furniture was.
We finished our basement several years ago, but have never furnished it. Except for that one chair that I've had my whole married life, that hasn't had legs on it for years!
So, I'm thinking sure, we'll take it. We would really like to have furniture in our basement. I don't care what it looks like.
So while I'm in the shower Saturday, Tim and his son deliver the furniture and John helps them put it into the basement. I try and peek out the upstairs bathroom window to see what it looks like. Can't see.
After I get dressed, I go downstairs and practically scream! It is BEAUTIFUL furniture! My mind immediately tries to process this whole thing. I LOVE it. This is NO basement furniture. My upstairs furniture is basement furniture! I've got it set in my mind within minutes, this is coming upstairs.
So Saturday, John and Josh switched the furniture for me.
We love it.
These pictures don't even do them justice. The color was MADE for my living room. The couch is so wide and deep = comfy. John wasn't sure about the "cleopatra" style piece, but now he really likes it.
We all love them.
We are in love with our new furniture.
Friday, October 24, 2008
This Week on "The Wallstons"
I've been blogging about this and that and not so much about family lately.
So here's what we have all been up to.
John's Mom got married last Saturday! She is now "Mrs. White". After a very difficult and trying time in her life three and a half years ago, we are so happy to see her find someone that she loves and has so much fun with. They are like two nineteen year olds.
Speaking of nineteen year olds, Josh and Krista are coming up on their "14 month anniversary". Dating, not to be confused with marriage. She is living in Birmingham and the distance is driving them both bananas, but they seem to have adjusted pretty well. Josh is still busy working 5 1/2 days a week, taking a class at the community college and trying to balance everything else out. We had a wonderful conversation last night and I just am so proud of him.
Matt's truck is still a work in progress. Poor guy. He wants so badly to get that thing on the road. Between school, work and church, it doesn't leave him much time to work on it. Seems like there isn't too much left to do, but enough that keeps him from driving it. He is now looking for a "winter ride", because he doesn't want to drive his "salt-free" ride on the very salty winter roads. He is still working at Mickey D's. He is the grill-man or the guy who serves up your order at the drive-thru window. He is my 1,000 watt smile Mattie Jake. Can I still call my sixteen year old that?
Rachel got her braces put on a few weeks ago. She is adjusting to them pretty well. I felt so bad for her at first. All she could eat was yogurt and mashed potatoes. And everyone that has had braces can relate to that. I dread her next appointment, which is in mid-November. That is when they tighten them up. Ugh. She was in Ethel's wedding last week. She got her nails and hair done for the special occasion. Pretty soon we will be keeping her locked up in a closet, with a sign that reads, "no boys allowed - ever".
Alec, Alec, Alec. He got hurt on the playground at school yesterday. Wrong place at the wrong time. While he was walking under a piece of playground equipment, a boy jumped/fell on top of his back. He lost his breath for a minute or so and complained of his back hurting. I had to pick him up from school. And trust me, I know it hurt, but any complaint/ailment from him is a major deal. The baby.
John is so funny. He is very busy evangelizing and conservatizing his co-workers. He will tell me conversations that he has had with many of the guys. Go John! In a world gone mad, its an exciting thing for people to stand up for truth.
Me, I've been very busy Facebook-ing it. I am looking up long-lost family and friends. So far, I've found four cousins. One that lives in the Virgin Islands that I haven't laid eyes on in probably twenty years!
And now, on to our sponsor:
So here's what we have all been up to.
John's Mom got married last Saturday! She is now "Mrs. White". After a very difficult and trying time in her life three and a half years ago, we are so happy to see her find someone that she loves and has so much fun with. They are like two nineteen year olds.
Speaking of nineteen year olds, Josh and Krista are coming up on their "14 month anniversary". Dating, not to be confused with marriage. She is living in Birmingham and the distance is driving them both bananas, but they seem to have adjusted pretty well. Josh is still busy working 5 1/2 days a week, taking a class at the community college and trying to balance everything else out. We had a wonderful conversation last night and I just am so proud of him.
Matt's truck is still a work in progress. Poor guy. He wants so badly to get that thing on the road. Between school, work and church, it doesn't leave him much time to work on it. Seems like there isn't too much left to do, but enough that keeps him from driving it. He is now looking for a "winter ride", because he doesn't want to drive his "salt-free" ride on the very salty winter roads. He is still working at Mickey D's. He is the grill-man or the guy who serves up your order at the drive-thru window. He is my 1,000 watt smile Mattie Jake. Can I still call my sixteen year old that?
Rachel got her braces put on a few weeks ago. She is adjusting to them pretty well. I felt so bad for her at first. All she could eat was yogurt and mashed potatoes. And everyone that has had braces can relate to that. I dread her next appointment, which is in mid-November. That is when they tighten them up. Ugh. She was in Ethel's wedding last week. She got her nails and hair done for the special occasion. Pretty soon we will be keeping her locked up in a closet, with a sign that reads, "no boys allowed - ever".
Alec, Alec, Alec. He got hurt on the playground at school yesterday. Wrong place at the wrong time. While he was walking under a piece of playground equipment, a boy jumped/fell on top of his back. He lost his breath for a minute or so and complained of his back hurting. I had to pick him up from school. And trust me, I know it hurt, but any complaint/ailment from him is a major deal. The baby.
John is so funny. He is very busy evangelizing and conservatizing his co-workers. He will tell me conversations that he has had with many of the guys. Go John! In a world gone mad, its an exciting thing for people to stand up for truth.
Me, I've been very busy Facebook-ing it. I am looking up long-lost family and friends. So far, I've found four cousins. One that lives in the Virgin Islands that I haven't laid eyes on in probably twenty years!
And now, on to our sponsor:
Electoral College - Huh?
Most people don't pay too much attention to politics. I never used to.
This morning I found myself READING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. That's right, you are not seeing things.
Stranger things have happened, I know.
I have never really understood the election process. I'm still not exactly clear on the whole Electoral College thing.
But I did find this very cool site. You can look up who ran against who and also who one in each presidential race dating back to 1789! Super cool.
If you are interested and strive to be more like me, (just kidding) go to:
http://www.grayraven.com/ec/
And hey, don't knock me for becoming more interested in this thing called politics.
We should all be more informed.
There will be a pop quiz on Monday.
This morning I found myself READING THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. That's right, you are not seeing things.
Stranger things have happened, I know.
I have never really understood the election process. I'm still not exactly clear on the whole Electoral College thing.
But I did find this very cool site. You can look up who ran against who and also who one in each presidential race dating back to 1789! Super cool.
If you are interested and strive to be more like me, (just kidding) go to:
http://www.grayraven.com/ec/
And hey, don't knock me for becoming more interested in this thing called politics.
We should all be more informed.
There will be a pop quiz on Monday.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
My Good Friend, J. Hussein
Let me set the scene.
The five of us are driving to church in the van. John is driving, I'm in the passenger seat, with Matt behind John, Rachel behind me and Alec all the way in the back.
The stereo is on, but not too loud.
Both Matt and Rachel have their iPods connected to their ears, listening to their own music.
John and I are commenting on the political signs on the way. Counting them. Two Obama, eight McCain. One Obama, three McCain.
Matt says, "Obama bin Laden".
Now I know, that is not very respectful. But I must admit, seeing "OBAMA _ BIDEN" is pretty close and Alec and I have been saying it on the way to school in the morning when we see that sign.
So I am trying to include Alec in the conversation, but its difficult because he is in the very back and the music is just enough to have to repeat some things to him. Talk louder.
Somehow, in talking about Obama, it turns to his full name. To correct the bin Laden.
I say, "Barrack Hussein Obama".
Matt takes off one of his ear pieces and says, "DID YOU SAY JANELLE'S MIDDLE NAME IS HUSSEIN?"
John and I break out into hysterical laughter.
Is that a crack up or what!
The five of us are driving to church in the van. John is driving, I'm in the passenger seat, with Matt behind John, Rachel behind me and Alec all the way in the back.
The stereo is on, but not too loud.
Both Matt and Rachel have their iPods connected to their ears, listening to their own music.
John and I are commenting on the political signs on the way. Counting them. Two Obama, eight McCain. One Obama, three McCain.
Matt says, "Obama bin Laden".
Now I know, that is not very respectful. But I must admit, seeing "OBAMA _ BIDEN" is pretty close and Alec and I have been saying it on the way to school in the morning when we see that sign.
So I am trying to include Alec in the conversation, but its difficult because he is in the very back and the music is just enough to have to repeat some things to him. Talk louder.
Somehow, in talking about Obama, it turns to his full name. To correct the bin Laden.
I say, "Barrack Hussein Obama".
Matt takes off one of his ear pieces and says, "DID YOU SAY JANELLE'S MIDDLE NAME IS HUSSEIN?"
John and I break out into hysterical laughter.
Is that a crack up or what!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Super Soup Supper
This is what I'm making for dinner today. It is SO delicious. Great for a cool October day, so I thought I'd share.
Enchilada Soup
3 cans chicken broth
2 cans cream corn
2 10 oz. cans red enchilada sauce
1 4.5 oz. green chiles
1 10 oz. can white chicken, undrained
1 cup orzo
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp oregano
Combine broth, corn, sauce and chiles. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
Serve with onion, sour cream, co-jack cheese and tortilla chips. "Delicioso Estupendo!"
Thank you Stacy for a wonderful recipe.
I can hardly wait till dinner!
Enchilada Soup
3 cans chicken broth
2 cans cream corn
2 10 oz. cans red enchilada sauce
1 4.5 oz. green chiles
1 10 oz. can white chicken, undrained
1 cup orzo
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp oregano
Combine broth, corn, sauce and chiles. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer until pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
Serve with onion, sour cream, co-jack cheese and tortilla chips. "Delicioso Estupendo!"
Thank you Stacy for a wonderful recipe.
I can hardly wait till dinner!
I've Got The Blues
Seeing people mislead. Both in religion and politics. Ugh.
Looking at my house. The work that needs to be done here. Cleaning. Major cleaning. Major organizing. Painting. Ugh.
It's fall. Which means we are spending more time indoors. Which means winter isn't far off. Which means we will spend most all of our time indoors. Ugh.
Speaking of winter. Christmas is coming. Whose got the funds for that? Ugh.
Our family vacation that we looked so forward to was four months ago. Where does the time go? I want to go back. Ugh.
I need more to stimulate my mind at work. Its going to be a loooonnnnnggggg winter there. Ugh.
I'm middle aged. If I live to 80 years of age, I'm half way there. In discussing life with someone recently, I've discovered that we are at the age that weddings, showers and all that are far and few between now. We are the old, married forever with kids crowd. Ugh.
Again, because winter is nearly here, I crave everything starchy. Potatoes, potatoes and more potatoes, then add some macaroni and cheese. Comfort foods. Gotta put on that winter weight...wait, WHAT? I want to eat and hibernate. Wake me up in the spring. Ugh.
Did I mention my kids? Yeah, I know. I do all the time. Hey, its my blog. You know the drill. Ugh.
Thanks for listening.
...What's the date on the calendar? Yep, that's it.
Looking at my house. The work that needs to be done here. Cleaning. Major cleaning. Major organizing. Painting. Ugh.
It's fall. Which means we are spending more time indoors. Which means winter isn't far off. Which means we will spend most all of our time indoors. Ugh.
Speaking of winter. Christmas is coming. Whose got the funds for that? Ugh.
Our family vacation that we looked so forward to was four months ago. Where does the time go? I want to go back. Ugh.
I need more to stimulate my mind at work. Its going to be a loooonnnnnggggg winter there. Ugh.
I'm middle aged. If I live to 80 years of age, I'm half way there. In discussing life with someone recently, I've discovered that we are at the age that weddings, showers and all that are far and few between now. We are the old, married forever with kids crowd. Ugh.
Again, because winter is nearly here, I crave everything starchy. Potatoes, potatoes and more potatoes, then add some macaroni and cheese. Comfort foods. Gotta put on that winter weight...wait, WHAT? I want to eat and hibernate. Wake me up in the spring. Ugh.
Did I mention my kids? Yeah, I know. I do all the time. Hey, its my blog. You know the drill. Ugh.
Thanks for listening.
...What's the date on the calendar? Yep, that's it.
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