http://www.jacobandmarcia.com Jacob and Marcia's corner of the web Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:23:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Here is a picture of my current condition.  26 weeks. Funny story.  A few days ago, I was standing next to Jacob.  He was sitting on his computer chair.  I turned to walk away, and hit him with my belly.  I wonder if I will get used to this belly sticking ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/31/ch-ch-ch-changes/ If you were not able to get your guess posted, you still have time.  Like 3 months* to make your guess. Little Copyright was not as cooperative as we would have liked.  So, no, we still do not know if this baby is a boy or a girl**.  Copyright kept legs ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/27/we-got-to-see-and-hear-little-copyright/ This friday afternoon we will have an ultrasound where we will [likely] find out if we're having a boy or a girl. Post your guesses here! http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/24/boy-or-girl/ There are protection/safety/blessings in obeying the rules.  From playing games to laws of the land.  If you think about it, it may sound funny to think of “protection” in keeping the rules if you are say, five years old and playing Candy Land.  Though, there is protection, if you cheat ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/20/rules-are-meant-to-be-followed/ Here I am this evening at 24 weeks. You can't really see it in this picture, but I am wearing my rubber chicken earrings. FAQs Q:  How are you feeling? A:  Hungry.  Tired.  Gotta pee.  So mostly good!  (However, not as tired as I once was.) Q:  How many weeks are you? A:  Today marks ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/17/belly-shot-not-that-kind/ I was running some errands, and needed to get some salsa.  Jacob loves salsa and we were out of it.  I went to get the White Corn and Black Bean salsa because he likes it.  Today, it was on the top shelf, and pushed all the way back.  I am ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/13/there-is-hope-for-this-world-yet/ I walked away because I almost vomited on the toothbrush display.  I am pleased that you were showing interest in oral hygiene (next let’s work on showers, please) however, chewing gum just won’t help your efforts.  Though, the part that made me walk away was the fact that you were ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/12/dear-gum-chewer-lady/ ...approximately. So here are some pictures, mostly for my own documenting purposes.  And some of you don't see mee very often, and for those that have been around for the gradual changes, here is a more distinct view. On 14 April 2010 I decided I would take a few pictures before I ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/10/23-down-17-to-go/ Almost a month ago (July 6-8) we had our first house guests in our new home.  They are such fun three (and-a-half) year olds.  I think they left wanting more.  Which means they will be happy to come stay again! They arrived and I showed them where to find the toy ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/08/05/i-want-them-to-go-faster-and-louder/ Our last post indicated that we were working on securing a mortgage.  We did it!!!  Hooray for us!!  And (finally) thank you taxes!  We qualified for the first time homebuyer’s tax credit.  We have a home to call our own, we are very excited about this. Monday the 14th of June ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/07/01/the-post-you-have-all-been-waiting-for-well-some-of-you/ So, yesterday was a big day for us.  We were able to secure more "stuff" aka paperwork, exchange money for goods, etc. in order to be able to own a mortgage.  Yay for us! We (Jacob joined mee last night) went to Wally World again and obtained two more carts full ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/06/11/we-are-so-excited/ Years ago, we were in Burlington visiting family, and as we were leaving town I saw a big banner stretched across a highway overpass advertising the Memorial Day Weekend BIke Races in and around Burlington. I looked up the event online, and decided that someday I wanted to compete in ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/05/29/bike-race/ First here is the answer to the last quiz (from almost 2 months ago): Karen (Jacob's mom) had a catering gig for our friend Jennie's wedding.  She enlisted Jacob and mee to help.  As I was working on part of the dessert selections, the non-stick pan slipped out of my hand ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/05/28/more-than-just-answer-86/ And boy am I glad we pay for mee to have nice insurance.  (I would like to not have to pay so much, but still glad we can have it.)  Playing volleyball tonight I happened to attract the volleyball with the left side of my jaw.  I seem to attract ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/05/13/i-got-a-new-bracelet/ I, by nature, am a procrastinator, and chronically late.  As part of an often-frivolous attempt to remedy this, the clock in my family room runs five minutes fast.  On Wednesday, February 26, the clock’s impatient hands struck 5:30, and found me seated in front of my television, miraculously five minutes ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/05/01/an-old-college-paper-has-new-relevance/ Anybody remember this post?  Well, I do, every time I want to do laundry. Last week for Family Home Evening we ate at a place that we like, we may even love it (though we do not call it home, so it should have been called Family out evening).  After we ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/04/13/it-has-been-replaced/ She was so unkind to me temperature-wise for so long.  Today, though, was beautiful.  It started with walking in the cold-cold to me, to most it was probably bearable.  Then while Jacob was teaching, I worked on a Scripture Mastery project.   And for our Family Home Evening we grilled ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/04/12/mother-nature-is-trying-to-make-amends-with-mee/ This is a piece of a bigger picture. I welcome one and all to guess at what it is. In one week, or so, I’ll give the answer, and post a new one. Good luck and may the guessing begin. Esta es una parte de la foto grande. Hay que adivinar ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/04/05/quiz-86/ Here are my test results to a couple tests I have taken recently: Created by Auto Insurance Created by Oatmeal How do you score? http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/03/08/quiz-yes-photo-no/ This is from a marching band contest right after I chopped off my hair.  For some reason I put the bandanna on my head.  I thought I looked like a troll. http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/03/07/the-long-awaited-answer/ We have been busy, doing many things.  Probably only interesting to us, maybe not.  So a bit later I might bore you with the details.  For now, though, I just want to share a video.  This concert was on Sunday past.  This is the son, Xavier, of our good friends, ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/02/19/good-stuff/ From the creators of the Flash sensation Boomshine comes a devious new game where hand/eye co-ordination and a lightning-quick reaction time spell the difference between success and failure. Hundreds of colorful particles floating in the ether - and it's your job to put them all together. Click and hold down ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/02/11/obechi-new-game-for-iphoneipod-touch/ This is a piece of a bigger picture. I welcome one and all to guess at what it is. In one week, or so, I’ll give the answer, and post a new one. Good luck and may the guessing begin. Esta es una parte de la foto grande. Hay que adivinar ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/01/18/quiz-85/ This is a sweet little boy sharing Happy with his new baby sister.  Wow, it is an "old" picture! http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/01/17/happy/ This is a piece of a bigger picture. I welcome one and all to guess at what it is. In one week, or so, I’ll give the answer, and post a new one. Good luck and may the guessing begin. Esta es una parte de la foto grande. Hay que adivinar ... http://www.jacobandmarcia.com/index.php/2010/01/11/quiz-84/