WELCOME TO THE WORLD LITTLE PT!!

Parker Thomas Graham is here weighing in at 8lbs 3.6oz and arriving at 9:10 p.m. Nana called to say that Mom and baby are doing great and the Shari was in recovery after a cesearean. Parker was snuggled safely in his Daddies arms.

CONGRATULATIONS DOUG, SHARI AND KALI on the arrival of your new little bundle of love!

Hugs and lots of love to each of you from Hal and I.

POSITIVE THOTS FOR SHARI AND DOUG!

Shari's in the hospital being induced so hopefully today is the day little Parker makes his appearance. Please keep them all close in thoughts and prayers! Uncle Hal and I are anxiously awaiting his arrival and looking forward to meeting him.

Hugs and love to Shari, Doug, Kali and families!
xo Pen and Hal



oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUGGIE!!!!

Penny needs....

I saw this on Jenny's blog and thought I'd participate. First, go to google, type in your name followed by the word "needs" and post the first 10 sentences that come up.

According to google, Penny needs:

1. Penny needs to switch meds. (Oh great, just when I was getting used to the side effects, lol)

2. Penny needs your help to be able to continue on her antibiotics and to get her serum. (k, laughing about the meds again but this was about a lab x puppy...sad!)

3. Penny Needs a Bra... Bad (WTF!! Thanks girls for letting me know, lol)

4. Penny needs surgery. We pray that this will be the last surgery she needs. (k, seriously getting freaked, lol. Again, about the little dog)

5. Penny needs a new home. Due to severe allergies, Penny's owners were no longer able to keep her. (WOW.....SNIFFS SELF FOR OFFENSIVE ODOUR, BUGS, ETC)

6. Penny Arcade! - Sphere Factor Equal parts comics and commentary, Penny Arcade features Tycho and Gabe

7. Opposing view: America needs the penny. Killing coin would increase prices, hurt the poor, rob from charities (PLEASE DON'T KILL THE PENNY!! LOL)

8. I'm Penny, and I Need a Home! (k, feeling very unloved here...pass the meds!)

9. MySpace Profile - Penny- ever fall in love with someone. (Heck yeah she has a time or two)

10. Maybe Brad Penny Should've Gone to College - Sports Blog (Who the heck is Brad Penny?)

TAG - I'M IT!

*GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FRIENDS*

1. *What is your occupation?* Administrative Assistant

2. *What color are your socks right now?* I'm sockless (ditto)

3. *What are you listening to right now?* Medium on tv

4. *What was the last thing that you ate?* Beef fajitas and salad, big glass of water

5. *Can you drive a stick shift?* Heck yeah and I really do miss it!

6. *If you were a crayon, what color would you be?* Yellow

7. *Last person you spoke to on the phone?* my dearest Laura

8. *How old are you today?* 36, 37....37 yeah 37, lol

9. *Favorite drink? --alcoholic is Rum and Coke -- non alcoholic is water!

10. *What is your favorite sport to watch? *Hockey (cuz i'm Canadian but really do love Baseball....who doesn't luv the bum action??)

11. *Have you ever dyed your hair?* that's almost as bad as asking how old I am!! YES, couldn't even tell you what my original colour would be.

12. *Pets?* A cat, a dog and a Hal

13. *Favorite food?* Veggies

14. *What was the last movie you watched?* Narnia with my nephews

15. *Favorite day of the year?* Christmas

16. *What do you do to vent anger?* Depends on where i'm at...work I bite my tongue..home - swear like a truck, growl loudly and usually slam cupboard doors (stupid I know but it's better then it used to be)

17. *What was your favorite toy as a child?* Dirtbike - Jennys answer -The barbie doll Rv!! (groans at Jennys answer...you would have hated me as a sister, lol)

18. *What is your favorite fall or spring?* right now Spring, but ask me this summer and I'll say Fall, lol

19. *Hugs or kisses?* Hugs

20. *Cherries or Blueberry?* Cherries

21. *Jeans or Skirt?* Jeans all the way

22. *Who is most likely to respond?* hmm, Shari if she's not having her baby, Lucy (got this from Jenny who got it from Joni so that cancels them out, lol)

23. *Who is least likely to respond?*Jenny and Joni, hehehehe

24. *Living arrangements?* Three fur babies..oops two furbabies and Hal

25. *When was the last time you cried?* Saturday as we drove away from my sisters

26. *What is on the floor of your closet?* nothing right now, laundry is done and I vacuumed today

27. *Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending/tagging this to?*my sister - Shell

28. *What did you do last night?* surfed the net, hung out with Hal

29. *Favorite smells?* Babies after a bath, lilacs and freshly aired bedding

30. *What inspires you?* Survivors!

31. *What are you afraid of? *the unknown - ditto!

33. *Favorite dog breed:* Rottweiler or German Shepherd

34. *How many years at your current job? 3 years

35. *Favorite day of the week?* Monday, the only day Hal and I have together

36. *How many cities or towns have you lived in?* 100 Mile, 150 Mile, Leduc, Parrsboro, Radium Hot Springs, Kamloops, Kitimat

38. *Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery?* Driven a motorcycle and would love to drive one of those huge ass Mine dump trucks!

40. *Do you have a house phone that is NOT cordless? *Nope

41. *10 inches of snow or 100 degree weather?* If that's Farenheit i'll take it!!

42.*List the name of the person that sent this TAG to you* Jenny, Jenny fe fi fo Fenny...Jenny! I caught it from her blog!

To Blog or not to Blog???

**Tumbleweeds blow slowly by, the only sound is the whistle and hum of the wind blowing through the deserted buildings busted windows. Nary a soul is to be found in this dusty, lonely, ghost town!**

Glad to see that Spring is arriving and everyone's busy getting their spring chores done and enjoying any bit of sunshine we can.

Yesterday Hal and I spent as much time as possible out in the yard....okay, I was cleaning out flower beds and he was sitting in his boat, lol! Really, he was farting around putting on the rod holders, adjusting seats and getting it ready for us to fish this weekend.

Tata for now and sending sunny, springtime wishes to all.

Meal Plan Monday

Hal received some news regarding his health last week that left him a little shaken. Needless to say the changes that are required for his health will only benefit both of us. This weeks menu is heart healthy and actually should taste really yummy! If someone has any recipes that are heart healthy or know of a link or two please let us know, it would be so appreciated.

This weeks menu plan:

Sirloin Grillades, mashed potatoes and a salad *not sure yet what kind*

Chicken Pot-au Feu (has mushrooms, green onion, carrots, red pepper in it) served with brown rice

Whole wheat Rotini with vegetable stuffed tomato sauce and spicy turkey sausage with whole wheat foccacia

Souvlaki, greek salad, rice pilaf and whole wheat pita

Beef fajitas on whole wheat shells, salad *again, not sure what kind*

We're home!!

We made it home safe and sound last night around 11:30 p.m. and had everything unloaded and put away by 12:15 a.m. We were very happy to get back home and sleep in our own bed.

I'll post pics later of the weather we encountered but can assure you that it was not what we were prepared for. However, ourselves and the boat are all in one piece and survived the strange weather.