I'm alive!! I am, really. Aaron has been in Seattle for the past few days working and I was at my grandparents playing solo-parent ... which lets just be honest here, wasn't fun. It had it's very bright moments and... Continue Reading word vomit »
We're in a time warp for the next two weeks - also known as Lynden, Washington. I love this place dearly and I'll be posting some photos with explanations and the such while we're here - but posting will probably... Continue Reading Vacation »
I enjoy art - making it. I love most mediums, as well, or at least I like to try it and figure it out. I've recently had the itch to start drawing or sketching more - growing up I would... Continue Reading Drawing inspiration »
Dear Oliver, You're now 6 months old. Wow. If I think hard enough (and yes, I actually have to put effort into thinking, we'll get to the why later) I remember feeling like I would be pregnant with you for... Continue Reading Oliver: 6 months »
Interesting conversations with Jessica so far today: Jessica: I think you made a mess Me: Really? Where? Jessica: Over there - it's your job. Me: It's my job to make a mess? Jessica: No, it's your job to pick it... Continue Reading Conversation »
Yeeeaaah. There is definitely some advice I wish I was given. Here's some background. I'm the baby of our family and, well lets take the gloves off shall we?, I'm very much the baby. Spoiled, taken care of - life... Continue Reading Should have gotten this advice »
I'm loving what mightygirl is doing, as you might already know, so I'm gonna jump ahead to a fathers advice. A few of them from my last post about advice are actually from my dad or step dad - so... Continue Reading Heed this advice: from your father »
One of the things I love about having 2 kids at this stage in the juncture is how interactive Oliver has become and how receptive Jessica is to that interaction. Oliver lights up like Christmas when Jessica is around -... Continue Reading God love me »
Over the years I've gotten some advice from people in my life - some wise, others not-so. Some hilarious and others, well, not-so. Let's recap, shall we? 100% of something is a whole lot more than 100% of nothing. When... Continue Reading Heed this advice »
Newtree did a giveaway here not long ago - and at the same time as our giveaway they were hosting their own contest. I entered, as did a few of you - and one of the entries is MY SISTER... Continue Reading GR8 American Story, Newtree wrap up »
Today is your last chance to enter the giveaway - which ends tonight at 11. I'm having a blast with your entries and can't wait to pick and reveal the winner. Picking the winner this time around will be fun... Continue Reading It's like a brand new bike, only way bigger and more expensive and nothing like a bike at all »
Don't forget to enter our Etsy giveaway from Steel Dreaming Designs!!! Giveaway ends Saturday at 11 pm. ------------------------------------------- Ok, since I'm asking all of you to tell about your clutter, and you're doing a wonderful job, by the way; I... Continue Reading Confessions »
Ok folks, here's the deal. I was the helper in Jessica's preschool class this morning - in her immersion program, all Spanish speaking class. I now know how to say "sit down" in Spanish. A room full of 3 year... Continue Reading Vamanos! »
Looking back here are a few things I wish I could have told the younger me: Age 5: Your finger will, in fact, not get stuck up your nose by picking it. I promise. At age 25, you'll still be... Continue Reading Looking back »
Don't forget to enter the NEWTREE Chocolate giveaway! The contest ENDS TONIGHT AT 11 PM EST. You can enter once today, more details here. Please enter on the original post. Go! Also - don't forget about the NEWTREE contest they're... Continue Reading Losing the draft for the NBA »
Don't forget to enter the NEWTREE Chocolate giveaway! You can enter once a day, more details here. Please enter on the original post. Go! ------------------------ Alicia Keys, Superwoman, has been playing non-stop in my household lately. Along with all the... Continue Reading Soundtrack to this year »
Don't forget to enter the NEWTREE Chocolate giveaway! You can enter once a day, more details here. Please enter on the original post. Go! ------------------------------------------------------- I turned 25 this week. A friend asked me if I was depressed - apparently... Continue Reading My birthday wrap up »
The Etsy giveaway from Lewasdesigns ends tonight at 11 pm Eastern time! Lets have some fun with this last 11 or so hours of the contest ... so here's the deal - you can enter one more time for every... Continue Reading How I browse Etsy »
I have an extensive collection of old photos. As in, antique photos - other peoples old photos that some how made it into antique markets or stores - where I spent hours browsing them and buying them in my youth.... Continue Reading Collections »
I'm getting used to this whole Mac thing. The hardest part is not being able to automatically know where everything is. Files look different and are in strange places and although the programs are much smoother and way nicer to... Continue Reading Nap time blabbering »
Due to the weather here in West Michigan today I'm going to share some poetry of mine from way back when. The angst of teenage living, love and a hopeless romantic side of myself that I put to pen and... Continue Reading Rainy day poetry »
I would like a do-over today. It all started with hoping to sell our Hobie-cat today when finally half an hour past the supposed arrival of the prospect buyers we called them only to find out that - HEY! They... Continue Reading Do-over »
I recently dropped my laptop and the monitor when kaput - so happy we insured our personal computers because later this week my brand spankin' new MacBook is being delivered to our house. I have never owned a Mac. I... Continue Reading Sit down, PC. »
On a morning walk this morning with the family, drinking coffee with the husband and watching Jessica become a kid in front of us while Oliver giggled and cooed at all of us from the stroller. I love my life.... Continue Reading Labor Day Weekend »
Today we're celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary. I can and will say that I am more happy now than I could have ever imagined I would be 5 years ago. Aaron and I have been through some pretty rough life... Continue Reading 5 years »
I used to have over-sized red sunglasses that I would wear while chewing Big Red gum and pretending to drive my imaginary teenagers around in my mom's van - I called them my "Rich Lady Sunglasses". I completed this ensemble... Continue Reading Remembering childhood »
Asa David was born last night - the last of the bellies to pop. BOYS RULE. (We love you Zoe ... you're going to have so many boyfriends, although you're older than all of them, so that means you're the... Continue Reading The last belly POPPED! »
I was just introduced to another website that just breaks my heart with sorrow but also gives me so much hope in the fact that honesty and faith ring so fervently true in life today. In lives. I have purposely... Continue Reading Vulnerable »
I get it, body. You have made it quite clear that greasy food and about 1/2 cup of ketchup is not a good idea. Thanks. I have listened to you and played by your rules, you've made me your pawn,... Continue Reading Dear body, »
Creme Colored, plain A classic - good for photographing food or just feeling neat. Learning to make Sushi? Awesome, serve up those cabbage rolls right here. Thank you. I'm a serious sucker for all things floral but not your Grandma's... Continue Reading Dinnerware roundup: My fav's »
Changing my clothes in front of the baby after a shower is like announcing IT'S LUNCH TIME! only better because it's more like a buffet. He hardly knows what to do with himself.... Continue Reading Buffet »
I took a Group Power class at the gym this week and was all "This is great, I can do this!" "Look at me power lifting 10 pound weights!" "I'm going to be tone in no time at all!". Uh... Continue Reading Gym hangover »
So technically Wince and Wine night was YESTERDAY and it. was. awesome. AWESOME. You should totally come next time ... although the booze will not be free. That was a one time deal, kinda like that one time you let... Continue Reading Recap »
There's nothing like a fire full of regret burning right in front of you. Also add in a couple glasses of wine and my night was a winner. I don't have much more to add to the whole thing other... Continue Reading Afterthoughts »
Tonight I am doing something so powerful in my personal life that I cannot contain myself. In getting ready for the Wince and Wine night next week I'm reading through ALL of my old journals - and I mean, really... Continue Reading Warning, I'm unleashing it - there is swearing. »
The "About" page is now published ... Learn more I feel a little bit like I always imagined my mom felt when we said - OH MOM! and got embarrassed for her, on her behalf, when she could care less... Continue Reading Also please note. »
I didn't date a lot of guys before marrying Aaron and kissed even fewer but the vacation dates were always worth remembering because they were free of the high school mob-ish pressure to look like anything more than it ever... Continue Reading Vacation Flings, ahhh yeeeaaah »
As Aaron paroles around the house cleaning and organizing, I sit here on my computer - working. A change of scenery for both of us as well as some irony.... Continue Reading Such is life »
I weighed in this morning and have gained 2 pounds. I feel very disappointed but I know that I'm the cause of the weight gain. I have to talk myself down from this - because in my head 2 pounds... Continue Reading Baby weight update - Weight Watchers »
Age 5: My parents decide it's time for me to quit sucking my thumb so they put me through a program our dentist has designed. It includes wearing an ace bandage to bed to cut off the circulation to my... Continue Reading Memory lane »
Tuesday July 29 at 8pm jodimichelle.com is sponsoring a "Wince and Wine" night at Butches in Holland, Mi. We'll be buying the first 2 bottles of wine - but the rest is on you. Wince and Wine is a night... Continue Reading Mark your calendars!! »
In light of the recent going on's over here I'm taking a permanent vacation from worrying and negativity towards the hospital. Ok, I'm going to TRY to take a permanent vacation. Either way - lets lighten it up around here.... Continue Reading Remember when »
The final bill is in - giving birth to a baby, a human baby, will cost us almost exactly 11,500 american dollars when all is said and done. I have a few things to say. First of all - thank... Continue Reading Letter this. »
I was VERY afraid to get on the scale this week with being on vacation - but I still lost 6 ounces! Hey, I'll take it :) Which brings my total weight loss since giving birth to 30 pounds and... Continue Reading Baby weight update - Weight Watchers »
Our family road trip turned vacation was awesome. All photos are sitting on Aaron's computer, so until I get them on mine - here's a few on Aaron's Flickr feed.... Continue Reading Vacation photos »
We sent my external hard drive to some place in Ohio for last ditch effort recovery ... THEY FOUND MY PHOTOS!!! 120 gigs worth of pure gold, if you ask me. Now to buy a new hard drive and then... Continue Reading Not erased! »
We're heading up to Grand Marais, MN for the holiday weekend. A friend is getting married up there and we're using it as an excuse to have some fun. We'll be staying in a little studio for a few nights... Continue Reading Going on a Holiday - hooray! »
I lost 2.4 pounds this week!! How about you?... Continue Reading Baby weight update - Weight Watchers »
Brace yourself, I'm kind of hysterical right now. Um. So about 2 weeks ago my external hard drive, which houses ALL of my photography - all the photos we've ever taken of Jessica, Oliver, our wedding, honeymoon - anything that... Continue Reading Erased »
I'm wondering if changing our diet, as in removing things like wheat/gluten etc would make significant changes in energy levels. For Jessica, we're looking for more of a controlled energy level - she's always had energy, but it's been like... Continue Reading Gluten free? »
Alright - success this week on the scale - a loss of 1.6 pounds for me! What about you?... Continue Reading Baby weight update - Weight Watchers »
If I were an avid runner this would be a beautiful morning to go for a jog. If. I'm awake this morning (6 am) after Oliver's latest feeding and feeling great. Actually going to sleep at 10 pm works. Huh.... Continue Reading Romanticizing the mornings »
This week on Weight Watchers I didn't lose any additional weight. This could be because I had 2 days where I didn't keep track of my food, which usually makes for a harder week, or it could be because our... Continue Reading Baby weight update - Weight Watchers »
Have you ever had a feeling, like intuition that something is supposed to happen or going to happen but you don't believe it? And then it comes true? This actually happens to me all the time. In high school I... Continue Reading Something a little different »
I waited 9 months for the baby now how long do I have to wait for the baby weight to go? Unfortunately for me, you never know - but it's very important this time around that I lose this baby... Continue Reading baby Wait or baby Weight? »
A few new posts are on their way - but this is a little informative one to get the wheels turning. Since we now have quite the hospital bill to pay off - I'm back to work in a few... Continue Reading Pimping out my ride. »
The ridiculous proportions my body becomes when my milk comes in. And I do mean ridiculous. That sleeping in a puddle of milk really just does not bother me. I'd rather sleep than care about smelling like spoiled breast milk.... Continue Reading Things I forgot about in the 3 years since having a newborn »
When we found out we were pregnant with #1 our lives became a triage center of "preparing for baby" - our minds, money, and time went into thinking "baby" and all that it was to mean for our future. When... Continue Reading Differences between first and second offspring »
Both kids are napping, although as I'm typing this Oliver is making noises to the effect of - Mom, get ready ... I'm hungry in about 4 minutes. So - marathon post - here it goes. Jessica is having a... Continue Reading stuff »
Um, I know. I'm a liar. You know what I did with all my free time on Friday? I felt guilty, first of all. Because I even had free time - so I cleaned up a little bit. Then Oliver... Continue Reading apparently this doesn't deserve a title. »
We signed Jessica up for an afternoon of fun at a local gym - she gets to swim, do crafts and play with other kids for upwards of 3 hours. I'll then have time to write a new and exciting... Continue Reading Coming soon »
I just found out that my Grandma was pointed towards this site and has actually checked it out - same with my Aunt. (Hi Grandma!! Hi Aunt Ranae!!) And since I don't have an "About me" page or any type... Continue Reading Disclaimer »
Today Oliver gets circumcised - we chose to do it today because having it done at the hospital would have cost us double - the hospitals charge and the doctor's charge. So we're going into my OB's office today to... Continue Reading Doctor's visit with Oliver »
Mothers Day has been wonderful thus far. We made it to church this morning and then out to brunch just the 4 of us. Which, ok, sounds awesome. The FOUR of us. Have I mentioned lately how ecstatic I am... Continue Reading Mothers Day 2008 »
- Learn carpentry - Own and operate a Chicken Coop B&B or small cottages - See the Northern Lights - Know what I'm talking about when it comes to wine - Learn how to knit - Make our bed every... Continue Reading Things I want to do »
I'm going to enter a photo into a contest but I can't decide which one, so I need your help. Leave your choice in the comments section and the most popular one will be entered into the contest at 5minutesformom.com... Continue Reading Need your help »
We've made it to the part of pregnancy where everything makes me cry. And I mean everything. This morning at church, singing songs - I'm sobbing. Aaron says "Hey babe" when he gets home every night - cue the water... Continue Reading Roller coaster called pregnancy »
My brother in law just introduced me to Instructables.com and oh man, do I owe him something big. Like 7 batches of cookies and then a screen printed shirt I make, BECAUSE NOW I HAVE TUTORIALS AT MY FINGER TIPS... Continue Reading Screen printing »
This is a pregnancy update - so I stop getting phone calls prefaced with - "Are you in the hospital?" "Are you in labor?" Stop it. All of you - and you know who are. I am talking to you.... Continue Reading Get off it »
Since everyone and their mother is waiting for me to have this baby and I've been consumed with thinking labor would or could start at any minute - I'm changing the direction of these thoughts today and making an effort... Continue Reading Focus »
The Craft Fair was ok. I went to bed last night NOT wanting to participate, just because my feet were the size of footballs ... literally. The water retention is kicking it up a notch over here and it's a... Continue Reading Bake sale wind down »
-Not having cleaned the baby car seat yet - it's still in the attic at this point. -Most of the "baby things" are still in the attic - and I'd really just like to take stock of what we have... Continue Reading Slightly stressing about: »
Now that I know how to sew I've been scouring the internet for free patterns of things I want to make. I really only pay attention to the patterns with photos because words and sewing don't really go together for... Continue Reading Sewing »
Seeing my feet again. Having ankles. Holding a brand new baby. Smelling his soft baby hair. Watching Jessica fall in love (hopefully). Watching Aaron with a new baby. Eating cake. And ice cream. Without caring. Bending at the waist. Wearing... Continue Reading I'm looking forward to: »
I'm in rare form right now. So I'm trying to decide, do I write? Or do I take a bath? I know a few people who would vote that I write, but I might offend someone and although that doesn't... Continue Reading Rare form »
I had another doctors appointment and non-stress today. I LOVE MY DOCTOR. First. That had to be said, because, really? He is the man. Also - I'm almost 3 centimeters dilated - he said he has to say 2 because... Continue Reading Doctors appointment update »
The JQ99 Spring Craft Fair is approaching - this coming weekend (April 19th 9am-2pm) and I'll be selling baked goods and kids' aprons. Right now here's the list of fares I'll be selling - mark your calendar and come and... Continue Reading Get ready »
This is the ticker to my DUE DATE. So we know I won't go past this because of the gestational diabetes, but I could go earlier ... any one want to make a little guess? I'm shooting for May... Continue Reading Count down! »
This is what happens when Jessica and I have the day to spend at home. With no appointments (until this afternoon at least) - I remember I have a website and then I think of ALL. THE. THINGS. I. WANT.... Continue Reading Coupons »
Hi. Remember me? I am the mass of muscle and veins that make up the thing you carry around all day. Yeah, I know - I think it's a bitch lately too - but can we work together here? Sneezing... Continue Reading Dear Spine, Hips and Tail bone, »
Ultrasound this morning was good - we've got a chubby baby already - he's 6 pounds and 14 ounces at 35 weeks pregnant. Thats a doozy. But everything is healthy - the level of amniotic fluid is good, a little... Continue Reading Quick update »
This has been a good spring weekend. This afternoon we took a 4 mile, round trip, bike ride (yes I rode my bike for 4 miles!!) to get the cobwebs off our wheels and, well, our butts too. I got... Continue Reading Weekend rambles »
Jessica's first portrait. I can't get enough of this. She drew me this morning, pregnant and everything. GENIUS! The folder of things we keep that Jessica colors, draws or writes it already full and she's only 3. I'm going... Continue Reading My kid is amazing, and some other stuff »
My list of "Worth It Moments": - The smell of rain in Nigeria being carried through our front porch with gusts of wind. - Riding the zip-line above the canopy of the rain forest in Costa Rica. - Our first... Continue Reading Worth it moments to remember »
Here's what we found out at the OB this morning: I will have to have Non-stress tests, but in my OB's office, not the hospital, which is lovely. We're having another ultrasound next week Monday - followed by another OB... Continue Reading Bit-o-information »
My first doctors appointment having to do with gestational diabetes was this morning. I met with a diabetic specialist and it went really well. Pretty much we talked about what Gestational Diabetes means for me, what it is and what... Continue Reading Update on the gest. diabetes »
Tomorrow morning is the big day of the first apt for all this gestational diabetes stuff. It doesn't feel like such a scary word anymore, I guess making me live with the knowledge for a week without doing a thing... Continue Reading Babies in the belly »
I finally got my appointments for the diabetic stuff - Friday morning and next Tue I'll be meeting with some specialist to learn how to stay on the safe side of blood sugar for the next 6 weeks. Good news.... Continue Reading Word. »
Glucose is a form of sugar that is present in many foods, including sweets, potatoes, pasta, and breads. The body uses glucose to provide energy. It is stored in the liver, muscles, and fatty tissue. The pancreas produces a hormone... Continue Reading a good description »
ok, new day - new perspective. Anger = gone. I let myself be angry only last night ... and now I'm ready to deal with this. Starting by calling my doctor and making the necessary appointments.... Continue Reading And we're good. »
Alright you leech loving blood suckers that are my blood sugar levels - lets get one thing straight here. I do not like you. I do not like that you're in my body, that you're messing with me in any... Continue Reading A very angry letter to my blood sugar, you have been warned. »
Well suckity suck. I have gestational diabetes. At my last doctors appointment they found too much sugar in my urine - and then after checking my blood they found that my sugar levels were too high. So I had to... Continue Reading Gestational Diabetes »
First of all - this is pretty cool - Roger, my mom's significant other, works for SVH (printing) and one of his clients just topped Oprah's Favorite things list for the month!!! This is a local business, based out of... Continue Reading Cool stuff »
Wow. I don't remember nesting like this with Jessica but I was also working at the time and we had just moved into this house - so maybe unpacking was disguised as nesting for me. I'm about to sign up... Continue Reading Nesting 101 »
This will be quick because for some reason I'm running on complete nesting energy lately and purging every room in the house of the unnecessary. Like you know the 5 extra pair of sheets for the wrong size bed, we... Continue Reading Quickie »
After being inspired by Maggie Mason of MightyGirl here's the start of my list ... it's harder than I thought, but fascinating to write down and remember. 100 amazing things I’ve already done: 1. Parasailed off Mackinac island with my... Continue Reading 100 amazing things I've already done: 1-25 »
Aaron leaves for SXSW today in Austin, TX - insert sad face. He's going to have a grand time networking and being around all the new technology and energy of other techy's like him ... and Jessica and I will... Continue Reading Update on life »
I'm here. I know I've been gone from the internet for a few days - it's been a busy week. A good week though, one that ended with breakfast with my dad and step mom and then handing off Jessica... Continue Reading Being a parent is freakin awesome, but being mid-20s is a blast, too »
My Valentines post got away from me with all the happenings around here but I didn't forget. I said I would write my favorite Valentine memory - so here it is. Um. I was hoping for some inspiration because although... Continue Reading Overload of marital mushiness »
After perusing some Flickr photos of what people are eating and creating in their kitchens I'm all kinds of inspired to try a few new recipes with daring ingredients and time tables that make me look like Martha Stewart. Watch... Continue Reading Food to try »
Since I'm feeling better, lets go there, shall we? Lets talk about how uncomfortable this pregnancy is. Lets talk about how all things circular on my body are growing bigger and bigger (you liked one, I know) and well, lets... Continue Reading lets go there »
That's right - in the hospital. It all started at 3:30 am when I woke up in pain - I couldn't get back to sleep and I felt nauseas - I waited til 7:15 or so to wake Aaron... Continue Reading How I spent my Saturday »
First things first - Happy Valentines Day. Jessica and I got a wonderful start to our day with cards laying on the table from Aaron - one to his "Old Lady Schaap" and one to his "Baby Lady Schaap" you... Continue Reading Spreading the love »
Thank you for the out pour of love and support. We're already doing 180% better, the med's are working for me. We were some of the courageous (read stupid) people to venture out in this weather to head to church... Continue Reading Because risk to us means driving in a complete white out »
I've been open on this website about my history of depression and how proactive we were when we were pregnant with Jessica, thinking I would have a bout of postpartum depression. I didn't, and we counted our blessings. I did... Continue Reading How I get through it, right now »
This week has been a tough one. Last night my Grandma Boeve passed away. She was Wayne's mom. The blessing that they both were in my life are unspeakable.... Continue Reading More changes »
A few of the more embarrassing pregnancy side effects have finally taken effect in my life. Oh remember when all things embarrassing happened to me? Yes, well - the hiatus is over. Granted this isn't very embarrassing because it happened... Continue Reading It all began ... »
Riding the carousel from Jodi Schaap on Vimeo. Jessica and I went to the mall today - Auntie Anne's was celebrating their 20th birthday and giving away free pretzels, so uh, duh, we went for the free food. And... Continue Reading Jessica rides the carousel »
I've never been good at the surfing of the Internet's. I married someone who could tell you, while sleeping, 17 awesome sites to visit every single day and they would all be different, every single day. He knows what he's... Continue Reading Getting inspired »
It's getting a little difficult to sleep at night - uncomfortable wise. There were a few nights last week that I only got 3 hours total and was still able to function during the day, which, believe me, is beyond... Continue Reading Thinking ahead »
I took Jessica's 3 year photos this morning and had a blast with her. Doing her hair was a bit of a job only because I was hoping to get them level - which never happens. In the end it... Continue Reading New ideas »
Jessica and I escaped up to Irons, Mi to visit my mom and Roger at Roger's cottage for the day - Aaron has a ton of work to do so we thought we'd entertain ourselves for the day to aide... Continue Reading Sunday fun frolicking in snow »
So it's 2008 already. I still date my checks 2003 for some reason and now that I'm a good 5 years behind hows about we get caught up? Our New Years Eve Party was a blast - the first we... Continue Reading 2008 is here? »
I have a couple hours to myself this morning because my mom likes to have Jessica from time to time on her days off. I'm spending this time at home, cleaning and balancing the check book and other mundane house... Continue Reading Alone time »
Hows about some baby talk? All you patient family and friends enduring the bathroom posts and photos - I know there's a lot of play by play and what you really want is some baby news. We're doing great -... Continue Reading babies, babies and more babies »
Schaap baby boy kicking from Jodi Schaap on Vimeo.... Continue Reading Someone says hi »
I used to sell houses. I was in real estate with my dad for about 2 years, give or take. I do miss it, being in the work force - but more than anything I miss seeing inside all kinds... Continue Reading House »
Now that we know the sex of the baby (a boy for those of you who missed the big announcement) we haven't done much about it. We thought we'd start looking at names once we knew the sex or planning... Continue Reading Getting ready for baby? »
I unveiled the surprise to Aaron today about his birthday/Christmas gift. It's been months in the planning ... and it's also for the entire family, but his holiday was a good one to use as a jumping off point. We're... Continue Reading Unveiling the surprise! »
The big day is upon us very soon - and yes we will be announcing the sex of the baby it just might take a day or two over here with the holiday going on and family and whatnot. So... Continue Reading It's coming! »
In the spirit of laughing, I find these quite amusing. Linzie Hunter prints... Continue Reading More laughing »
Another girlfriend is pregnant - so so exciting - and we decided to come up with some t-shirts because we generally get cross eyed looks from our nurses or family when we go the opposite direction of popular medicine ...... Continue Reading Laughing out loud, pregnant style »
We survived yesterday coming out on the other end with a few puffy eyes and a whole lot of showers. Showers are the only thing I can do in this house that no one will bother me. I take a... Continue Reading Brighter days and babies »
I love secrets - and I'd like to think I'm good at keeping others' confidence but when it comes to my own secret I just want to tell everyone about it. More like I want to shout it at... Continue Reading Secrets »
I'm an avid hobby photographer. We have a great camera that I use often - but what do I do with all these photos once their on my computer? The fun ones, good ones, archival ones make it to flickr,... Continue Reading A spin on the scrap book mania »
I spent about 2 hours last night reading through old posts about life with a newborn (when Jessica was born) and the 9 months after that. I laughed at a lot of things and cringed at some. Recently a friend... Continue Reading I started out wanting to write about how awesome my husband is, and then this came out »
It's true. We are not keeping the TV. We've watched 2 movies on it and it just feels ridiculous to us - it just doesn't fit in our house. Plus there's this super annoying PG-13 emblem embedded on the picture.... Continue Reading Getting going »
I haven't had many cravings yet with this pregnancy - I mean there's been the urgent need for chocolate once or twice and the desire for a milk shake ... but nothing that I just have to have, RIGHT NOW.... Continue Reading Cravings »
I'm no longer going to give this situation anonymity - you know who are. You were part of my life a long time ago but let me help you understand this. We are not friends. We are never going to... Continue Reading Taking back my voice. And it's loud. »
Yesterday's post turned out a little differently than I had thought it would. I was going for some comedic relief and it turned melancholy. Either way, it was a good exercise in writing for me. Something other than updates on... Continue Reading A day in the life »
Dear Out Loud Thinkers, I know. I know I'm big for only being 14 1/2 weeks pregnant. Thank you, oh so much, for pointing this out to me, loudly. Like I can't see straight in the mirror or I've suddenly... Continue Reading A letter to you. »
You haven't seen the outside of your house for a good 72 hours and this is your reason ... "Just haven't needed to go out and don't have the energy to put the effort into dressing the Tasmanian child or... Continue Reading You know you're a mom when ... »
I suppose it's time I go there. The dreams. The pregnant dreams. They're vivid, lets just say that. Last night I finally had a dream containing a baby and a lot of my Washington family members. At one point I... Continue Reading Pregnant dreams »
We went for a drive tonight and on a whim took Jessica bowling. She ended her first game with an 84 - in my last frame I got 2 strikes and some change. I won with a score of 112.... Continue Reading Family entertainment »
I mentioned earlier that we were looking into home birth because of the cost and got some great responses with emails full of information, books to read and people to talk to. Thank you. I love lists of books to... Continue Reading As of now »
I did go to Chicago yesterday - what a blast. I took my camera, of course, but didn't take a single shot. I was way too busy gabbing with my girlfriends and shopping to want to even try to capture... Continue Reading Windy City »
I finally spent my birthday money on this beautiful piece of machinery to aid in lots and lots of pregnant craving milk shakes. Mmmm.... Continue Reading Spent »
I'm going to go ahead and say it. I totally forgot what the first part of pregnancy is really all about and if I had remembered more clearly I think I would have been a bit more leery about volunteering... Continue Reading 1st Trimester woes »
On a day like today - where it seems nothing is in it's right place, my stomach, my feelings, my body, the house is out of order, Jessica's out of sorts on detox from Grandparents weekend ... I'm reminded of... Continue Reading A turn for the better in my day »
I leave for Boston in a few hours. A few nights ago I was pretty anxious about flying alone. My dad's a pilot. I've been on planes and all over the world since I was just hours old. But, I've... Continue Reading Leaving on a jet plane »
So I was dumb enough not to listen to the little warning horn going off in my head about this guy on Craigslist - we listed something for sale and the next day I get someone saying they're interested -... Continue Reading Scammer on Craigslist »
Today would have been my (step)dad's 63rd birthday. Aug 29 marked the 3rd anniversary of his death. The day itself wasn't too hard. The night before I went to his grave, that was harder. So much has changed in 3... Continue Reading Birthday wishes »
Today is our 4th Wedding anniversary. Last night we went out to celebrate, we had our traditional diner at a favorite restaurant then out for dessert at another and then to a movie, which I would not recommend. (a movie... Continue Reading Anniversary »
The return of my somewhat offbeat, personal pieces is making a small comeback to this site because when browsing the internet and finding things I can't NOT think of the story I want to write about it. Because this book... Continue Reading tip toeing »
We had a little fun with Aaron's Photobooth application on his computer this afternoon. Very entertaining.... Continue Reading Hopefully this isn't looking into the future. »
Small sample of the wedding I covered today. Prys/Weener Wedding... Continue Reading sample »
Finally made an ETSY shop - yeah! Check it out - pass it on ... I'll be putting things in here often as to get it populated so keep checking! Jodimichelle - the Etsy Shop... Continue Reading NEW! »
In order to keep ourselves busy today Jessica helped me try a few new recipes. We made some mini muffins from a box I've had in the pantry and then we decided to use all the buttermilk that was threatening... Continue Reading For delivery »
Today marks the last day of school for most of our teacher friends - and oddly enough that I remember this, a childhood friend's birthday. Happy Birthday Melissa! haha. I'm pretty sure she has no idea I have a website... Continue Reading June 8 »
Also - I'm tooting my horn here - I was mentioned in the JP's Coffee newsletter ... JP’s Tulip Mug 2007 Winner!! This year’s winner was our own Jodi Schaap (well, we call her our own because her husband designed... Continue Reading In the news »
Free Sudoku anyone? Yeah, I finally gave in and tried it. Addicting? At least I'm not watching old reruns on the tube all night. I'm working my brain. Yeah, yeah, thats it. Homemade chicken noodle soup on a cool evening... Continue Reading Sleep tight »
As some good friends of ours are getting ready for their pending nuptials I'm realizing how freakin' busy we are. Both Aaron and I are in the wedding so we have plenty to do. Fun stuff, mind you, but still... Continue Reading It's coming »
Garage Sale was a big hit today! Now for a shower and some R&R spelled S-c-r-a-p-b-o-o-k-i-n-g. (scratch that, more like N-a-p.)... Continue Reading Saturday »
Dairy and me? We don't get along so well. But, well you see - last night Aaron volunteered to make dinner and um, well, I was all about that so I didn't really pay attention to what was happening. And... Continue Reading Here we go again. »
I like to scrapbook. Alot. Before I was 18 I tried to become a Creative Memories Consultant but they're pretty strict about that so the month I turned 18 I signed up. I only did it for a little over... Continue Reading We're a curious breed »
Ok, I thought we've covered this here already but apparently it's been 10 weeks and that's like a lifetime when you're expecting me to be expecting. Which I'm not. I am not pregnant. Leave my uterus alone. I have a... Continue Reading So, when are you due? »
My house has been full of flowers lately, which I love by the way. But each bouquet has come from a different flower vendor or store. Here are the results, I think you might be as surprised as I am... Continue Reading Research »
Dear Jessica, I haven't written you a letter here lately because some times all the mushy things I like to say to you are better written by hand and put in your box of special things I'm keeping for you.... Continue Reading Jessica Ranae »
I cheated on JP's; our local coffee shop that we have free coffee to for the rest of our lives. That was an exaggeration. Kind of. I have a hard time paying for coffee seeing as how I don't drink... Continue Reading Cheater, cheater pumpkin eater »
I took some internet advice this morning and focused on some one other than myself or my pity. It's lonely in my head some times - and I feel bad about that. But life goes on and we grabbed that... Continue Reading Do you know the muffin man? »
I feel like I've been reading how people are battling an onslaught of depression or emotional roller coasters lately. A few websites I read, and myself included, have written about this. Whats going on? It's spring outside! Why am I... Continue Reading rainbows? »
I did it. I woke up before Jessica (and Aaron) this morning. Um, I've never really done this. A few times here and there and of course when we have something going on in the morning I'm up and ready... Continue Reading Karma before 8 am »
This past year I met with Jill Tanis twice a month. She is a holistic health counselor. Feel free to think outside of the box on this one. Holistic was a naughty word to me for a very long time.... Continue Reading Organic, whole, natural ... buzz words »
I love being a mom. I'm not going to lie. I'm not going to sugar coat it or make it less than it is. I'm also not going to let you believe that I breathe for my role as a... Continue Reading Mothers day »
Bachelorette party tonight ... was awesome. Saugatuck was involved ... dancing. And mechanical bulls. People need to get married more often, or we just need to go to Saugatuck more. Hip Hip Hooray for Emily who made it to midnight!... Continue Reading Coral Gables »
Yay to all of you who ran the 5/3rd River Bank run today. I know a few people who ran the 5K this morning. A couple years ago my mom and I ran a 5K in memory of my dad,... Continue Reading Running »
Yesterday afternoon proved to be much less torture than I was anticipating. After Jessica's nap things looked way brighter. Plus I danced last night to the largest turnout for Klompen Dancing yet this year and it was great to have... Continue Reading Lunar Leapers »
Take note I changed THIS WEEK to SOME TIME THIS MONTH in the previous entry. I had a laps in my memory when I was writing the last post - this week is Tulip Time in Holland and I'm an... Continue Reading Staying above the water »
Some time this month at jodimichelle.com ... A cooking lesson - Broccoli Rabe (pronounced ROB) Pilaf. I've tried this on my friends, they loved it and didn't even care that it was uber healthy for them. I spent this past... Continue Reading Things to look forward to »
This weekend Aaron and I enjoyed another small Tour of Freedom, sans the awkward run ins with our past. My mom took Jessica over night so we could do what ever we wanted. Like for instance, sleep past 8 am.... Continue Reading Tour of Freedom part II »
I have a severely bad habit of starting projects and getting 7/8 of it done and then loosing momentum. Like the book shelves in our bedroom that I painted ... except for one drawer. One lonely drawer. Or our Kitchen... Continue Reading Oh dear. »
In a complete and utterly surprising moment of Internet vulnerability I wrote this about myself on my "Blogger" profile... "I have a lot of titles - like mom and wife and sister, daughter, friend. I'm young and have only recently... Continue Reading Internet honesty »
Aaron has a background in photography. Did you know that? He used to take Senior Photos, Engagement photos, even do Weddings and the occasional stock-shot of a car or house. He was the apprentice, if you will, of Dave... Continue Reading Look a like not siblings »
I've had some pretty awful first kisses with guys. My very first ever, the second guy I kissed was a mess, the vacuum guy, soft lips who would turn out to be gay, I kissed the guy who would become... Continue Reading cringe coming to a bar near you »
There are the mushy reasons that I love him, you know the vulnerable ones, the quote on quote real ones but then there are a few other reasons like ... He does his own laundry He got his nipple pierced... Continue Reading My completely ridiculous reasons for loving Aaron »
A few months ago I was doing squats at the gym with a girlfriend when I heard a POP in my tail bone. It hurt like hell for a week or so and I had a hard time sitting on... Continue Reading Wanted: Foam donut »
Potty training is like a four letter word to me right now. It's frustrating. Mostly because she is, but doesn't care about it. So this morning I asked her what the problem was and she said - I want diapers.... Continue Reading We regress »
It would start near dusk on the edge of the vineyard, with the ripe, pregnant grapes dripping with dew behind us and the green hillside in front of us dancing on the horizon. There would be an old wood plank... Continue Reading Join me for a perfect meal in the french countryside »
There's no About Me page on this site. I know this, if my husband wasn't so busy with work I would bother him once in a while to help me make this site cooler - oh wait, I do that... Continue Reading My very long story »
I need to find another Goodwill to donate to. I don't think I can look the same male employee in the eye after knowing he went through my bag of goods and found old bra's. Can you even donate those?... Continue Reading Thinking ... »
As mentioned before, one of my photos was picked to be on an annual Tulip Time Mug at JP's Coffee shop downtown Holland. They're available now - for $10 here. You should buy one, or two maybe even 7. You... Continue Reading Also ... one more thing »
I have no shame whatsoever about eating a good 3 cups of pasta and a bunch of chocolate for lunch today. Why? Because we lost Jessica at the pool. LOST HER. AT. THE. POOL. The one with water. She ran... Continue Reading An elecrtical current »
This morning was our first swimming lesson with Jessica - and by "our" I mean we decided that I would take her seeing as how Aaron has to work and all. It went really well, I will admit that I... Continue Reading Danger, danger »
Grocery shopping is not a marathon in this house. The older Jessica gets, the longer it seems to take. 3 hours, people. Three. With all the potty breaks, the waitng, the deciding, the choosing, the checking out, the driving, the... Continue Reading It's like good-bye sex, only better »
I used to want to be a trucker for a summer, just to see what it's all about. I looked into the education needed for my license to do so and talked with my uncle who, at the time, owned... Continue Reading Peterbilt »
This website means a few things to me - one being a window to the outside world although when I'm writing I usually envision my mom or best friend reading this - not strangers or people who might know me,... Continue Reading Open Book »
The fact that looking at the computer screen makes my eyes go a little bit wobbly this morning makes me wonder ... is someone putting the hemp in my humidifier at night?... Continue Reading Can't see straight for no apparent reason »
Dear Dairy, You are a wonderful accompaniment to such beautiful dishes such as pudding and pizza. I love your creamy texture almost more than I care you even have a taste - but I love that too. I really enjoy... Continue Reading To whom it may concern, Dairy - you're fired. »
Aside from my throat doubling in size and the massive headache I can't seem to shake - and Aaron's constant battle to hack up his right lung while the left one is preceding it - we've been regularly healthy over... Continue Reading Dairy and Sugar=1 Jodi=0 »
This is how Aaron described his ideal sex life the other night ... "You know, we touch feet when we get in bed and then BANG! We're cooking the bacon." I think I need a moment of silence for this... Continue Reading The difference between Men and Women »
I have to figure out how to get this file on this website first, it's too large for YouTube ... so hopefully later today I'll figure something out. It's exciting, you'll want to check it out if for nothing more... Continue Reading First Video Web Cast, take 2 »
I also have a history of depression - for me, poetry and severe depression go hand in hand. I usually need emotional torment to make poetry flow out of me. I have been above the risky waters of depression for... Continue Reading I used to write a lot of poetry »
As picture here at the very bottom, I have a blanket on my lap separating the burning hotness of the computer from my legs. That beautiful piece of fabric - that's my blankie. Affectionately referred to as my ki-ki. People,... Continue Reading R.I.P. Ki-Ki »
These are two of my closest lady friends. Kerrie, on the left and Jaimie, on the right. Hi girls! I've known Jaimie the longest - about 7 years now and met Kerrie about 4 years ago. These women, they... Continue Reading These are my bosom buddies »
Yay! I submitted some photos to JP's coffee Tulip Time Mug contest and the owner called me this morning to let me know one of my photos had been selected!!! This coming to mugs near you ...... Continue Reading Tulip Time mug »
It's not really, but it should be. I love this. I should also be recruited into the mightygood's arsenol of shoppers. Mightygoods? Do you know me? You should.... Continue Reading this is a mightygood »
Let me just answer this for you. We're getting asked this more and more, and we don't actually mind that much - a year ago I probably would have wanted to jump down your throat for asking me this, but... Continue Reading Do you want more kids? »
The time change was a mental gift this morning when Jessica woke up at 8:27. Although when I went in to get her she had stripped herself butt naked and was lying there saying "I can't. I can't" I have... Continue Reading Mama needs new skivvies »
Uploaded a bunch of our wedding photos for your viewing pleasure. A friend who I haven't seen since our wedding (I know, I'm terrible) just reminded me that she hasn't seen our photos - GASP! So here they are.... Continue Reading For your viewing pleasure »
A friend of mine has a blog and she just posted 10 little known facts about herself. I love this idea and I'm totally stealing it. Thanks Stacey!! (Wait, is that ok? I'm assuming so, but let me know if... Continue Reading I'm totally copying this idea »
I think one of the worst dates I've ever been on was in high school with a guy named Mitch. He was an upperclassmen and we were in Art together. Did I mention he was an upperclassmen? And to a... Continue Reading More worsts coming your way »
Whats the worst advice you've ever been given? I've been trying to think up mine for the past few days and although I can think of some pretty awful and very uncomfortable things people have said or suggested to me... Continue Reading Novice advice »
I tried to submit this particular journal entry from 1999 to Sarah Brown's cringe book project 4 times unsuccessfully. *tear* I chose this journal entry because as suggested when I was reading it again 8 years later I actually cringed.... Continue Reading Cringe »
There's a list of things I should be doing besides this right now but I've had this idea in my head for a few days and I want to forget about it. Which means I have to actually do it.... Continue Reading a musical snack »
In lieu of todays weather there are things to be grateful for; - We woke up this morning in wonderful spirits and cuddled with Jessica on the couch before getting ready. - Jessica and I headed to GR to see... Continue Reading I didn't bump my head »
In 2005 I attended the Gospelcon conference with Aaron and a 9 month old Jessica. This conference was AWE-some. The food was amazing, the hotel far exceeded any expectation, the speakers and topics were interesting, helpful and sought after and... Continue Reading What makes a great event? »
Aaron might want to add to this list and we'll ask him specifically to dig in later but I'm going to let you in on some dirty little habits. And also ask you to inspire me to adopt new habits,... Continue Reading Hanging out to dry »
I went out this morning and bought the book and since I don't want to post scanned images of my teenage diary's just yet I'm going to go with the suggestion of posting about whats in my bag. Fair enough.... Continue Reading Whats in your wallet? »
In an effort to keep this website interesting I'm planning on buying this book. I haven't yet, so this isn't going to be very interesting - but one of the ideas that I've seen on other websites has something to... Continue Reading do not get a perm for your engagement photos »
February is almost over - wow. I'm looking ahead to the next few weeks noticing that I don't have very long to figure out some fun things to do with Jessica while Aaron is at SXSW. I think we're going... Continue Reading Looking ahead »
I'm not embarrassed to say that I watch this show with the reverence reserved for baby christenings and tonight is no exception. Tonight we bid farewell to The O.C. After 4 seasons of unforgettable teenage angst it's hard to... Continue Reading The End »
This website makes me want to learn carpentry ... Zac and Zoe Have you ever seen kids furniture look so fun? I mean, it's all small and cute but - functional? designed well? and did you see the array of... Continue Reading Also? »
I'm not done completely freaking out that my camera is back yet. Do you see the quality difference because I'm having dreams about it, it's so magical. I've forgotten what this camera feels like being that it takes 6 weeks... Continue Reading Not done freaking out yet »
I JUST GOT MY CAMERA BACK!!! YOU. DO. NOT. EVEN. KNOW. how excited I am. I'm taking photos of my stove, people. Very excited.... Continue Reading Making love to the camera »
I got the haircut today. Looking at the before and after photo it looks the same, but it looked different at the salon. Anne, who was cutting my hair, was making it look like scissor-hands was carving my head. Hair... Continue Reading haircut »
I'm finally getting my hair cut tomorrow - it's been since October and my hair is just getting scraggly, if that's a word. I think I'm going to get a different style but am open to ideas ... Feel free... Continue Reading A little something »
Our getaway weekend is going quite well. We decided to get away to our house. After dropping Jessica off at my moms house yesterday morning I came back home to Aaron still sleeping and I had time to fold the... Continue Reading Tour of Freedom »
Happy Valentines day all! No celebrations for us tonight - Jessica's having a friend over for dinner. And this weekend my awesomely, awesome, very handsome husband is taking me away. :)... Continue Reading V-day »
Today is not a good day. This past week has been progressively aggravating for me. Jessica's fine, she's a great kid but she's a suck whole of energy and ability. I feel bad for Jessica when I make a coffee... Continue Reading Emotional breakdown. Brace yourselves. »
I've browesed this site before but only to admire the funness of it - and recently I've been very interested in following some of the links. And purchasing a few things. I've actually only purchased two things, one for Aaron... Continue Reading Mushroom and Cat »
We're working on getting a new page on my site for books I would recommend to people in different scenarios. Such as books I've read and would think invaluable to the young married women, books I would highly recommend on... Continue Reading Book List on The Paragon/Baby »
I'm the girl working out at the gym with her ipod blaring so loudly that I can't NOT help but share my workout playlist with the entire room of sweating, gasping women - with the TV blaring. I can see... Continue Reading Me vs. The Other Gym Patrons »
Right now I'm working on getting my set of photos together for the local hot spot - JP's Coffee gallery wall. I have 8 photos ready to be hung and I'm kinda nervous. This is the first time anyone other... Continue Reading Jodi stepping out of her box »
We solved the storage issue - I had over 18,500 photos stored on my computer, totaling 30 GB of space. My computer can only hold 60 GB. Lets just say I like to take pictures. But now thanks to this... Continue Reading More storage »
I would be uploading photos right now, but we're having some issues with the amount of disk space I have available on my computer, as in there is none left. Zero. I have way too many photos stored on this... Continue Reading Storage »
I made it home from sunny Florida in one piece, one very relaxed and tanned piece. But unfortunately I came home to a sick baby. We're still fighting it and going to the doctor tomorrow if we can get an... Continue Reading Home Sweet Home »
I leave in 2 hours to drive to Chicago to catch our plane to Orlando ... YAHOO!!!! It's going to be pretty hard not to see Jessica for a week, but I'll be having a blast - and with technology... Continue Reading The day has arrived »
I'm pretty outspoken about a lot of things. I have an opinion and I'm usually very rooted in it. Some people might even say there's a bit of "bitch" in me. And I'm ok with that. I know this about... Continue Reading Small justice »
The day is approaching when I lay down my apron and frolick in the sand, barefooted. Florida is 6 days away.... Continue Reading Mrs. Cleaver is on vacation »
because being a consumer in america isn't enough these days, I also want to over spend all because of these ... Beautiful things And these wonderful specimens Oh, and these. Who needs a college education these days anyway? I'd rather... Continue Reading this is why I don't have a credit card »
I got my first piece of hate mail today. I'm assuming a kid wrote it to me because of the way they wrote and the frequent spelling errors, although I make just as many I'm sure ... Here's an excerpt... Continue Reading Life is life, like duh »
A near and dear friend of mine is turning a certain recognizable age this year on her birthday - one which parties are thrown, things are said and remembered and the beloved possibly goes home tanked from whiskey shots and... Continue Reading Tis the season »
Some pretty cool opportunities are coming my way recently and I'm very excited about each and every one of them. There's a possibility I might get to write some articles for a new publication that Holland Public Schools is looking... Continue Reading Something else »
In an effort to try and be less mundane with this website I'm going to throw a few things out there. There are things I'm dieing to write about but censor because of certain people I know reading this. There... Continue Reading Lets not be so predictable. »
My ankle right after I sprained it Originally uploaded by Jodimichelle. Yesterday I took Jessica to Crazy Bounce along with a girlfriend and her little girl - we were there for a little over an hour when this happened... Continue Reading Crazy Bounce gone bad »
I just "purchased" a ticket to Washington State, leaving this Saturday. Aaron has a large load of work to get through and we have miles on NorthWest Airlines - so he said to me, Why don't you take Jessica to... Continue Reading Washington State »
This past weekend I escaped to Evergreen Park with a friend, Jaimie, to visit another friend, Kerrie - who was recently wed this past summer and moved from Holland out to Evergreen Park. We had a full roster of things... Continue Reading Chicago »
So I pretty much had the best birthday ever yesterday. I even got presents!!! My parents started giving money after the 18th birthday but I've begged my mom to keep buying my gifts because I'm a hoarder with money and... Continue Reading Best birthday ever »
3 years ago I was probably waiting for our DJ to announce the bridal party to get the dinner started. Our DJ was bad, he was missing in action at the 3 most intricate times during the wedding and reception.... Continue Reading 3 years and counting »
Two years ago today we buried my dad. I'm done being politically correct in this situation. So let me just say that if there are family members who read this site and are offended by that - stick it. I'm... Continue Reading 2 years »
Jessica is getting all 4 of her canines in at the same time, right now. How wonderful. She's been crabbier than usual which means more whining and frustration - and more frustration for me. Although we know what's causing the... Continue Reading Freedom »
This site has been pretty boring lately, I know. But the sun is shining and there are far more things I'd rather be doing than writing a narrative of my life online right now. So - I'm taking a break.... Continue Reading See you on the other side. »
Although I wouldn't trade my date night with my super hunky and incredibly handsome and loving husband ... we missed the American Idol finale Part I and I'm a bit of a fan. What happened? I read up on it... Continue Reading The only good reason to miss American Idol this close to the end »
It only took about a year but I finally got accepted as an iStock Photo photographer ... or member, or whatever they call it. Here is my first approved photo!... Continue Reading Approval »
I haven't uploaded photos of our AFTER bedroom renovations on this house 1) because although Jessica's room is painted, it's not finished. 2) I'm a bit lazy in the laundry department. Although it's clean, it might sit in the basket... Continue Reading Bedrooms, redone »
Tomorrow morning I leave for Chicago with my mom and sister!! No kids and no husbands allowed! I didn't end up going to Chicago with Aaron and Jessica earlier this week because I'm a dutch dancer and needed to be... Continue Reading Big winner »
This is beta redesign for my other site ... what do you think?... Continue Reading possible redesign ... »
I finally retrieved my easel which has been stored in a myriad of places - but alas is finally safe in my kitchen, or basement ... or closet. Where ever it is at the moment that it is. Tonight I... Continue Reading clearing the attic dust »
I had a friend come over yesterday who cuts hair - she recut and made the previous cut better - this is it. I'll have to actually do something to it in the morning - and use an ungodly amount... Continue Reading Hairs cut: act 2 »
Aside from looking like a 12-year old with my new hair cut - I would say that I actually hate it. I should have just gotten a trim. But NOOOOOOOO, I looked through the books and saw how cute the... Continue Reading Hair cut malfunction »
In recent re-discovery of my personal art history - with the help of photoshop and my mouse ... I drew this. I like trees. So much so that I have one tatooed on my back. There is an explination... Continue Reading neat »
why, WHY have I never found this website before ... I'm married to an internet genious who has willingly spent free hours working on a website for me that I've done nothing with. Mostly because no one bought what I... Continue Reading And I thought I had nothing to do »
Today I will be getting my hair cut. That is correct. I'm cutting my long locks in search for something more appealing, easier to handle and much harder for the baby to pull. I like long hair, and if I... Continue Reading Operation locks »
I'm sitting here listening to some of my old C.D's from high school. I have some pretty broody stuff. I used to sit up in my room for HOURS listening to this music and writing poetry. This was all during... Continue Reading You wanted to know more about me, here's a snip-it »