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Yummm.

I must be hungry.

Every once in awhile I get the overwhelming urge to drop everything and cook!

This urge would not be a problem if the dishes I feel it necessary to delve into were ones that were familiar to me.

That I wouldn't ruin on the first try- thus avoiding my husband coming home to a house that has a distinct "something's burning" odor to it.

But, alas, that is never how it goes.

Clean underwear? Who needs that? Forget about the laundry I'm so far behind on that the closet looks like we've recently moved out- I need to cook me some loaves of French Bread!

The bedroom that I can't walk through at the moment? Why bother picking up in there? Let's make Shrimp Penne instead!

Mmmmm. Yummy.

And, this site so does not help when I battle these compulsions!

In fact, the photos of the food, and the preparation, make it worse.

Sigh.

So, today I'm busily at work.

Really. It's very important housework I'm doing today.

I'm planning a week's worth of meals for us.

Well, a week of meals that will start when we have another paycheck to put in the bank.

So I can go grocery shopping.

(Funny how the "work" thing and the "money" thing are so intertwined. Can't have one without the other. Bummer.)

And then, I'll make these!

(I must have been Italian in a previous life.)

Bon Appétit!

Lessons Learned

I've highly appreciated reading Elizabeth's post on the lessons she learned while on bedrest the last part of 2008.

Thank you Elizabeth- though we've never met.

I think some of those same lessons are ones that I am supposed to have been learning as well, during this oftentimes difficult part of Pete's and my life.

I hope to be a better listener, and learner, in 2009.

Bleck.

I just had to change the music for today.

We are just not feeling that upbeat 'round here.

Pete and I got sick the day after Christmas, it lasted three full days, and now we're a bit
under the weather again.

Well, I'm a "bit" under, he's waaay under.

Poor guy.

Here's to hoping tomorrow starts off brighter, healthier, and with the "crud" gone-
this time for good.

For Ikea Lovers

If you love Ikea, you'll love this!

Happy Birthday Kathy!!!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you...

Happy Birthday, dear M0-m...

Happy Birthday tooo yoooooooooou!

I love you, and I hope you have a wonderful day.
And, look! I even made you a cake! ;)
Wish I could be there!

Eat some chocolate for me!

Love,
Jenni (& Pete)

Happy Birthday Emily!!!

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you...

Happy Birthday, Dear Emily...

Happy Birthday toooo yooooou!!!

We love you!

(Have a little birthday cheesecake for us today!)

Lots of Love,
Jenni & Pete
:D