Pregnant and I Know It

I love this video.  This is totally my theme song right now.  :)

Summer Cooking - Help!

Okay, so far, I am definitely NOT an expert when it comes to what to cook when it is hot outside.  I pretty much don't know what to cook other than sandwiches, because I don't want to use the stovetop or oven!  Part of it probably comes from growing up in an area where the sweltering heat only lasts a maximum of two weeks out of the year...

However, I now live in a place that has... seasons.  There IS a summer, and I am clueless what to cook?

So, I'm calling out for all ideas... what are good things to cook for dinner without a stovetop or oven?  My family will be especially grateful for your ideas when they don't have to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner all summer long.  :)

Thanks!

Phew!

3 quarts carrot lemonade concentrate

6 quarts brown sugar glazed carrots

25 pints diced carrots

55 pints sliced carrots

Should last me awhile... :)

Marriage: One Man, One Woman

There will be two petitions circulating in Washington State concerning marriage.

R-74 is to reject the law Gregoire signed which authorizes homosexual "marriage."
Obtain a petition to circulate here: http://preservemarriagewashington.com/

I-1192 defines marriage as between one man and one woman.
Obtain a petition to circulate here: http://protectmarriagewa.com/

Victory for Precious Babies

UPDATE (February 3rd): Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed their decision. More information here:
http://news.yahoo.com/komen-drops-plan-cut-planned-parenthood-grants-163643930.html

They said previously that they "don't bow to political pressure." Well it seems they have done exactly that. Shame on you Susan G. Komen for the Cure!

Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced yesterday that they will be stopping all grants to Planned Parenthood. Hooray! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Currently, there is an onslaught of pro-abortionists who are ridiculing Komen for the Cure for their decision. (Edit: A comment was made that the correct terminology should be "pro-choice." I am pro-life and not against "choice," I just believe that the "choice" of whether or not to be a parent comes BEFORE sex and not AFTER).

It would be great if Komen for the Cure heard from as many pro-lifers as possible so they know that they are supported in their decision!

Please take a few minutes to do the following, to encourage Komen for the Cure to stay strong in their position against Planned Parenthood:

1. Send an email to news@komen.org, and thank them for their brave decision to stop funding to Planned Parenthood and their affiliates!

2. Sign the petition at http://stoptheabortionagenda.com/online-petition/ to show your support for the decision that the Susan G. Komen foundation has made!

3. Share a "Thank You" sticker on Facebook or Pinterest (or both, if you have them)! Links to both below. :)
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It's A...

It's a boy!  We went in for my 20-week ultrasound today.  The ultrasonographer was nice about explaining everything as she went along measuring the baby and looking for different things.  During the ultrasound, we were able to determine that we are expecting a baby boy!  We are very excited.  Allan Sr. and Allan Jr. are probably the most excited though.  Allan Sr. is stoked to have another son, and Allan Jr. is thrilled to have his first brother!  The new baby will share the upstairs bedroom (across from the master bedroom) with Amelia.  I'll need to repaint it a neutral color.  Right now it's ballerina slipper pink!  I probably should have painted it a neutral color the first time I painted it.  :)  Oh well!  I'm grateful that Heavenly Father allowed us to find out the gender of the baby so that way we have plenty of time to prepare for his arrival!

Facebook "Timeline" Rolling Out to Everyone

So I deleted my Facebook account this past weekend after accidentally switching to the optional "Timeline" feature (which I loath).

Now, just a few days later, on Yahoo! News, I notice that Facebook is rolling out the "Timeline" design to everyone!  So if I had not have deleted my Facebook over the weekend, looks like it would have happened anyway!

Here is the article for those of you on Facebook who want to know more!
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/facebook-timeline-mandatory-rollout-7-days-scour-past-185456598.html