I Heart Used (but new to me!) Things

Still being a bad blogger but mostly because my life is kinda boring right now! I have had some interesting developments over the past couple of days. First of all, I have been dying for a Blackberry phone for as long as I can remember knowing about Blackberrys. I don't really care about all of the fancy things it does that you have to subscribe to. I just like the keypad for texting and I hate flip phones. Several factors have kept me from getting one but recently my husband found a great deal on ebay for one that was like new so he bought it for me! It came in today and I love it. You would never know it was used. Funny story about the delivery...the mail lady and her lazy tail placed the box in front of the garage door instead of on the front porch. I had no idea it was there so I backed out of the garage and ran over the box!! Luckily it was in a very large box, and I just pushed it instead of running over it completely. The phone was not harmed, but the postmaster will be getting a phone call about the incident! The second used-but-new-to-me item we bought last night was a tanning bed! I have wanted one for ages and we found a very inexpensive one on Craigslist. It is an older model but I'm still very excited about having it. I think this will save us lots of money on tanning visits in the future.

I have a lot of events happening in the next few days. First of all, tomorrow I have to go pick up Camden's proofs from his first professional photographer's visit. I am so excited! He was awake for almost all the pics. He did pitch royal fits when we changed his clothes and such but I think the photographer got some great shots. Secondly, the Twilight movie is coming out Friday! Lora, Shannon, Casey, and I have tickets to see the midnight show in Huntsville tomorrow night! I have never been to a midnight movie, and I am super excited. I'm so lucky that my hubby doesn't mind (even though he has to work the next day) to get up with Camden. (He is only getting up once a night now, so it's not a huge sacrifice!) I've been so excited about this movie! Lastly, we have Book Club Friday night. I so look forward to Book Club. This month we read "The Pact" by Jodi Picoult and I have tons to say about it. Lots of things about this book caught my attention. It was a really good book. I can't wait to see what Shannon pics out for our December meet.

New Recipe

Since I am playing Stay-at-Home-Mom for the time being, I have been attempting to cook most nights for me and my hubby. While I was homebound, my aunt made Chicken Fajita Soup for us and we both loved it. So last night I decided to try it out. It turned out great if I do say so myself! I did use another can of Rotel instead of the can of green chiles it calls for. David took the leftover to work and it was a hit! Here is the recipe just in case someone wants to try it out. It is super simple or else I couldn't have done it! (Two blogs in one day...I'm a bad mamma jamma!)

Chicken Fajita Soup

2 Chicken Breasts boiled and shredded
1 can of corn- drained
1 can pintos- drained
1 can chicken broth
1 can Rotel
1 can chopped green chiles
1 pound Velveeta

Mix together, add cheese, when cheese is melted it is ready to serve!

#43-Eat at 10 New Restaurants

Ok so I was browsing through my list and realized I ate at a new restaurant and forgot to check it off my list! We went to Cantina Loredo at Bridge Street for Jaime's birthday on the 25th of October. Everyone always raves about the guacamole that is made right at your table. I ordered it, but they didn't even make it there! I was disappointed, but it was still tasty. A little too much lime for my liking, but I still hogged it down. My meal was so good. I got the grilled chicken soft tacos. My husband got the steak and chicken fajitas, and of course, I had to sample them. They were awesome too! The best part of the restaurant was the company ;) I had fun catching up with Melanie, but I hated that Jaime, Christy, and Amelia were so far away! And as usual, David and Bran had a great time talking about hunting and whatever else they always talk about. They are two of a kind.

Camden's First Month

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Camden is one month old today!

I've been such a bad blogger but Camden has this uncanny sense of when I put the computer in my lap...it's like a crying magnet for him! Honestly, I still cannot believe how God has blessed me with this little boy. I can't even remember what life was like before he got here. I can't believe it's been a month already. He is still sleeping a lot during the day. His days and nights are not completely mixed up, but he definitely eats more often at night, and sleeps for longer periods and eats less during the day. I'm planning to start him on cereal (regardless of what his doc says!) before I go back to work in January. He will be right at 3 months so I guess that's not too early. It's imperative that he sleeps well then. Right now, it doesn't matter too much. Not only is today his one month birthday, he also got to go to the election polls for the first time today! I promised my grandmother I would let him wear his "American Baby" bib today.
In other news, I registered for classes at UNA yesterday. I'm taking two classes since one of them is being taught by an easy teacher. I'm ready to get finished so I'm trying to take as much as possible while he is still little. I don't want to drag things out until he is two and running circles around me while I'm attempting to write a paper! I'm excited about getting back into things. I know once I start making that drive to UNA twice a week and writing papers all the time, I will miss this break I've had. That's just how I am!
I'm also very excited about book club this month. I started reading the book and t's pretty sad so far but it is good. I can't wait to see my book club girls. I know we will have a blast like last time.
One last thing, we took my niece and nephew to see High School Musical 3 Sunday (also Cam's first trip to the movies. He slept the whole time!) The movie was good, but the best part for me was the Twilight trailer shown before the movie! OMG! I'm so excited to see this movie. There have been several movies this year that I have felt like I HAD to see it the DAY it came out (Sex and the City and Mamma Mia being the other two) and this movie is no exception. I hope it lives up to my expectations!
Oh and Amelia, you motivated me without even knowing it! You are doing so well keeping up with blogging and you have a newborn and a two year old. Kudos to you! I have no excuses anymore!!!!