Facebook First Timer and More

It's been interesting to watch the popularity of facebook change through the different age groups. When I was in college we didn't have it so it became popular for us "young career" folks to get it. Then I guess that wore off and now it has become popular for people of all ages i.e. my mother. Several months ago I noticed a lot of my mom's friends were setting up facebook accounts. I had given her my information in the past so she could get on it and "snoop" but it became evident that it was time for her to have her own. She's not really the most computer savvy so I decided I'd just set her up on it myself. So that's what I did last night. Cool, huh?! Great way to spend a Friday night. Well let me just say my mom sure is glad I did. She's loving it. Last I checked she already had 38 friends. Go mom!! Confession...I sent out almost all the friend requests for her. I just picked people (my friends included) that she'd want to keep up with. So if you got a friend invite just go ahead and accept it. She's harmless, I promise!

So that was what entertained me last night. Today was just as entertaining though. After breakfast Josh and I went to the church because he had a lot of things to get done before Sunday. I went with him so I could help him make copies and send postcards through the meter. I did pretty well if I do say so myself!

Here's my hot hubby at work!

After that we came home, ate left over Chinese food, watched the rest of the Hog game (lost to Auburn, boo!) and then took a 3 hour nap! Loved it! Then we headed to Walmart for our weekly groceries, ate dinner, I talked on the phone to Laurie (she went to Tulsa today and wanted to update me on the day's events), sipped on my Rt. 44 diet cherry limeade and now here I am. What a day! I'm exhausted!! :) Oh, I guess I left out one thing. After my nap it was time for my parents to head to their function. I wanted to take a picture of them for mom's profile on facebook.

New profile pic on facebook...coming soon.

Check out her styling boots!!!

OK...I'm out!!! Good night! Don't forget to pray for Harper. And Kelly, Scott, their parents, etc.

Soup D' Jour

While off work this week mom made some DELICIOUS soup so I thought I would share the recipe!

Tortellini Soup

2 Tbsp Olive Oil

2 oz pancetta or bacon, finely diced

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (49 1/2 oz) chicken broth

2 tsp Italian seasoning

1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes in puree

8 oz fresh spinach, rinsed, steamed, and chopped

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add pancetta or bacon. Cook until crisp. Add onion; cook 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add garlic; cook 1 more minute. Add broth and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil and cook 5 more minutes.

Meanwhile cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Add cooked tortellini to soup mixture. Stir in tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese.

Yum-O!!! I don't really even like soup all that well. I mean, I'll eat it but it isn't something I would pick for my last meal or anything. BUT this soup is great and I keep going back for the leftovers. A friend of my mom's gave her the recipe but it looks like it came from Taste of Home.

My mom also made Grandmother Paula's Sour Cream Pound Cake. Oh mercy! Add some strawberries and Blue Bell Homemade Ice Cream....delee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More Good News

Harper is already down to 66% oxygen!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just yesterday she was at 100% so she is making great improvements. The better she does the sooner the doctor will let that sweet thing wake up!! Keep those prayers coming!

Home Again!

I love to be off work and be at home where I can hang out with my family and be productive. One would think that having spent the last three days at home I would be loving it. Not so much. I did have a few friends come hang out with me. I appreciate them being there so much. In no particular order they are:

The best orange juice ever!!

Mom went all out and got me kleenex with vicks. I should also mention that put the generic vapor rub on as well. Couldn't even smell it!

I understand why they say this is addicting. It allowed me to sleep for about 6 hours last night. PTL! I'm trying to not use it today unless I have to.

And since I've been sick I haven't been sharing a bed with Josh. Last night my bed buddy was Nyquil! Love it!

Z-PACK

And last but CERTAINLY not least...the Z-pack. It hasn't really done me much good yet but I'm confident it will once it all gets in my system!

So I know you're all jealous that I have such great friends to come visit me when I'm under the weather. Well, don't be. You can get them all for yourself here.

Have a nice day!

Still Sick!

Yes, that's right I'm still sick. And I think last night was the worst of them all. I'm pretty confident it is just my sinuses because my head feels like it is going to explode. I plan to go to the doctor this morning...which I should have done a few days ago. It's just that normally over-the-counter meds work for me. Not this time. I need to call in the professionals. Last night I didn't sleep...seriously. I couldn't lay my head down and sleeping sitting up doesn't really work. So I just sat on the couch all night. Then I got up and checked Kelly's blog. How precious is this? I love the little stuffed animal between her legs.

I'm so thankful Harper is continuing to improve. What an answer to prayers! I love how Kelly mentioned all the other families who don't have the support Harper does. It has encouraged me to pray for them. If you haven't read her dad's post you need to. He says it so well. Glory to God!

Update

I just talked to Laurie, who has been in Tulsa with Kelly and Scott. Things are better. The nurses gave them a good report. She said Harper's vitals and oxygen levels are the best they've been. Praise the LORD!!! Obviously she still has a long way to go and no one knows how long that road is but this is good news! Kelly and Scott feel very hopeful!! Stay tuned to her blog because she will be updating with more pictures soon!

Isn't she LOVELY???????????

Harper Brown Stamps