Baby Shower

Thanks to every one that made it out to my baby shower in Indianapolis. I know those things can be awkward and uncouth, but I think ya'll pulled it together just perfectly and it was a slam-hit-home run. I appreciate the company and all the wonderfull things you wanted to share with our baby. The food was fantastic. The company was beautiful! Really, I think I have the best looking friends in the whole world! Not to mention the most gracious! I love you all. Thank you!

Umm, Boobs!

So, I was hanging out with my ladies in Indianapolis and my Mom took this picture. I think we all look wonderful and happy to be together, but pregnancy has made my chest explode.





To the left is Alicia Pahl, current Louisville BFF, landlord and godmother to our dog. She is 5'9, naturally red headed, thin and has a wonderful complexion. Her hobbies are skiing, cooking, hanging out with friends and eating great food. Alicia is a scientist and is mortgage-married to the handsome Andy Cornelius. To the right is Kelsey Cooper. Kelso is 5'5ish with a spitfire personality and a voice that carries for miles. Her hobbies are gardening, cycling, working out and eating great food. Kelsey is a teacher, the godmother to our unborn baby and is also mortgage-married to the lavish Dan Maddox.

Bill For Birthday

Hey hey, I had a wonderful birthday this year. Thank you to everyone who went out of their way to love me. I truly appreciate all efforts and love. First, my awesome ass husband started the day out with 3rd row center Bill Maher tickets. In case you don't know me that well, I love Bill Maher. I know he's not the most physically attractive political comedian, but I find him rather appealing in just about every way - from the luscious black, porn star girlfriends to the shine in his leather-less shoes. He's an atheist; he's a vegetarian; he's a political science junkie; he's an animal rights advocate and he's going to be close enough to flash! (Side note: I guess all of those attributes can be applied to my husband too, but J is much more attractive and I flash him every day).



Second, J surprised me with an Edible Arrangement. I've secretly always wanted one. Flowers are rather common around our household (my man is on top of his shit). And flowers are beautiful but they die and you usually can't eat them. It was delicious and lovely to have a bouquet of fresh fruit. It was even more wonderful when I made it into a tropical smoothie for four!

Last, Dad and Kathryn hooked it up with a washer and drier and dinner at L&N Wine Bar. Now that's the best icing I've ever had on a cake. I am so relieved to have a washer and drier, it's exhaling! And to enjoy my rested and content state of being, I ate Chocolate Truffle Cake with some of my best friends in the whole world! Thanks friends, I love you.

Big Ol' Bump

So, it's getting there. It's really getting there.

Puzzle

So, I am certain that I married the perfect man for me. We had never committed ourselves to doing a puzzle before, but we were in Florida with time to spare so we bought a 1000 piece puzzle. And I'm pleased to admit that the both of us are so compulsive that we finished it is less than 8 hours. I am proud, very proud.

Just For Kicks

We were trying not to laugh sooooooooo hard. And for all you who know J, doesn't he look like a crazed killah? I mean, that's hilarious right?




we love.

The Things We Do For Love

So my Mom and I happened to be in the same city this weekend. She was generous enough to take me shopping to buy the worst clothes in the feminine world - maternity clothes. It was reassuring to know that Mom hated being pregnant as much as I do. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love children. I want children. I was a nanny for years and years. But there is nothing wonderful about gaining 25lbs and growing a human in your body. It's fucking weird. And when it's all done growing, you have to work that sucker out of your body and hope you don't die or give up during the process. And I get all these young Mom's saying, "Don't you just love being pregnant? I just loved being pregnant." Well, I'm glad that we are all wired so differently that some ladies get their kicks out of this but I'm sticking with a big hell no, I really don't like it. Bring on July and bring it fast!

So, thank you Mom for keepin' it real and telling me that she hated growing me and my brother too. And thank you Mom for coaching me through the worst shopping spree of my life.

Lifelong Episode of Double Dare

Went home to Indianapolis this past weekend for some meetings, some Yats and some friends. Opportunity has us in a dead stare and the possibilty of moving is once again keeping us awake at nights. We've moved every 6 months for the last two years...what's one more, eh? A pain in the ass or a sigh of relief.



Blog, let me introduce you to Katie Jones, owner of Savvy Salon on Broadripple Ave., but also my BFF. It's nice to come home and see happiness and success all around us. It gives one a sense of empowerment and inspiration. By the way, if you haven't yet met Miss Jones, schedule some time in her chair and you will no doubt come away with your mind blown and a new outlook on life (not to mention, the best hair style you've ever had).

2008

Well, it's 2008 and I've been promising this blog for half a year. Happy New Year. Happy Blog Year. Happy Baby Year. And so on.
My blog is titled 'Participation Breeds Revolution' because that is the only phrase my husband and I could agree to tattoo on our bodies. The phrase embodies involvement, change, and freshness; three objectives that we honor and salute. 2008 is going to be an amazing year; I'm having a baby, I'm going a deeper shade of green ( see stylish handmade stocking cap from Alaskan Bfly above), and I think we actually might live in one city for longer than 6 months! Although I wanted 2008 to be the year of nutritional and motivational change through Veganism and physical fitness, the growing human in my belly wont will me to those extremes. So, I'm participating in the blog world to connect, share and educate with friends, family and strangers. Mostly, I just want to create a space to provoke fun conversation and inspirational ideas.