The Searle's Stories

The worst thing about changing around your work schedule is that is messes with you morning routine. We don't have cable or satellite at all so my only chance of keeping up on my favorite shows is Hulu. And thank heavens for that!  I just can't go a full week without watching my "shows"  Pan Am, The Sing Off, Biggest Loser, Hart of Dixie (my new favorite for this fall!) and of course America's Next Top Model. The store that I work for is quitting business and the past two weeks have been a little bit crazy. I've been going to work every day and going in earlier than I usually do. It has thrown me off quite a bit. I like my quiet mornings where all I do is relax and watch my shows while eating my breakfast of sugary cereal before work. Its also confused Cody when he comes home at night to find me huddled over the computer on the couch and not even budging to say hi because I have two minutes left!

I think fate was feeling sorry for me. Today I was able to take the day off and of course I get a nasty cold, thanks fate. I really am not complaining because it gives me time to catch up on my shows. Sorry house, cleaning you will have to wait until my next free night.

This past weekend the Elders quorum in our ward has their annual Turkey Shoot. They have a shooting competition and whoever wins gets to take home a Turkey! I have been telling Cody for the last few months that I really want to get a turkey to cook because it is something I have never tried cooking before. Well, guess who won the turkey shoot?! CODY! I was completely ecstatic when he told me. Until he told me how much space it took in our freezer, almost an entire shelf! They said it was only 30 lbs. I believe it is at least a 50 lbs turkey! We have donated it for our families Thanksgiving feast. At least I know for sure everyone who comes for dinner will be getting plenty to take home for sandwiches!

And Pregnancy. Of course. Besides these newly adopted elephants feet, which I will hopefully be returning within the next 5 weeks, the saddest thing ever has happened! My appetite has disappeared a little bit. And by a little I mean quite a bit. Cereal is the only thing that sounds delicious. I am excited to want real food again and be motivated to actually cook more.

I was able to talk to my grandma Liz last night and it was wonderful, she is amazing! We were talking about this little girl. Cody told me a few weeks ago that I wont be holding her in the hospital because he will be holding her the entire time. She asked if he was planning on breast feeding her to. I thought that was hilarious. Thank heavens for that though otherwise I wouldn't be holding her at all. I am so grateful to have a husband who is so excited to be a father! I don't know who is more excited for her, Cody or me. We already have her room just about all set up and her car seat is out of the box. Don't worry, we are going to wait until at least after thanksgiving to put it in the car. The next four weeks just wont go by quick enough! Monday I have a Dr's appointment and I have one once a week until she is here! Hooray!