I am not sure how much snow everyone is getting, but I carried on a family tradition with Nick tonight and made snow ice cream with the inches that have accumulated in our yard. It was really good and Nick loved it. I had so much fun making this with my mom when I was a kid that I couldnt pass up the opportunity.
I really wanted to keep up on Idol this year, but so far I cannot get into it at all. I really hope things start rolling a little better. They may have to cut the whole audition part out to keep my attention. It used to be funny, but now it is just dumb and I don't even get excited about watching it now. Nick dances to the music though whether the performers are bad or good. Hopefully he isn't tone deaf!
It has been rumored that Tori is expecting her second child. Liam is only one. I can't imagine having children so close together, but I guess if you have money you can afford a nanny. 
For my birthday my Mother-in-Law got me tickets to go see Body Worlds 3. Thank you Linda!!!!! For those of you who do not know what this is here is a brief overview.
BODY WORLDS features more than 200 authentic human specimens preserved through Plastination, including whole bodies, individual organs, and transparent body slices. Plastination is a process that halts the decay of the human body by replacing fats and liquids with a polymer solution to enhance the study and understanding of anatomy. The exhibit offers visitors an in-depth view of the intricately designed human body, comparative anatomy showing wellness and disease, and the mysterious world of the brain.
This display is at the St. Louis Science Center until March. Not only do I get to see this display (which I have wanted to see for a VERY long time), but I get extra credit in my Anatomy class just for going. So I kill two birds with one stone.
I thought you all might enjoy this classic film of Former President Bill Clinton falling asleep during an MLK speech on Monday. I guess Hillary needs to let him sleep a little more. President Clinton has been quoted as saying that "Just 15 minutes helps to get me through the day". I guess the rest of his day went well!
Most women love to have pedicures and get their feet summer ready before they put on their first pair of sandals. Make sure when you slip your tootsies into flip-flops this summer they don't come from Wal-Mart. Most of the sandals come from China. China uses cheap resources to make the products they send to us and apparently the same type of paint they put into the toys we buy for our children. This is just one of the pictures that I received to show you the damage the thongs will do to your feet. When you start shopping for the seasons latest sandal fashion make sure the tag doesn't say made in China. It sure does nothing for the pedicure now does it?
We traded in our 2006 KIA Sportage for a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. I have never really liked the KIA (aka the Rubber Band Van) and to be honest we grew out of it rather quickly. We needed more room.
Ryan has been informing regularly daily about new jeeps he has found on the web. This has been going on for about three weeks now. I am elated to say the calls are finally over and we have found the vehicle we were looking for. We purchased the Martin Family Wagon today and hope to have it for a long time to come. 
I am beginning to wonder what I have gotten myself into with a new puppy and a 17 month old, but I am sure we will all adjust. (Hopefully Soon)
Notice his legs had to be shaved in order to put in the IV's.
Nick playing with his new little buddy. He is having a hard time trying to figure out why he can't pick up this fuzzy little bundle. To be honest, I think Nick is very jealous.
Idol fans have voted and your favorite Idol is.....Of course the one and only Rocker Chris Daughtry!!!
And of course who wouldn't want more crazy Paula! She has been quit calm this year on Idol...do you think they have her sedated?
American Idol starts in 2 days and I am giddy with anticipation as to what this year will bring. I was so disappointed in last year that the jury is still out whether or not I will be an Idol fan after this season. The year that Taylor Hicks won would have to be one of the best years so far and I feel that it will be very hard to beat. I do look forward to all the gossip that surrounds the celebrity judges and cannot wait to see which Paula will show up each day. I am sure you will probably all get very tired of my Idol chat, but hopefully some of you will be able to converse with me about it. I will start a poll to see how many Idol Watchers check in on my blog. 
The weather has been absolutely fabulous in our area. We have been able to go outside and play three days in a row. We do have to take breaks between the rain showers, but all in all we have enjoyed the much needed fresh air. I think we were all experiencing a little cabin fever.
It is official. As of yesterday we have decided to add a new member to our family. Reginald (Reggie) Griffey Martin will come home on January 16th. Nick adores him. He is a Yorkie Poo. He will only get to be about 6 pounds. This is not a very good picture of him, but stay tuned for new pics when he comes home. 
I absolutely love hooded towels. The are so cute. I have a huge variety. I am sure Nick will tell me that he is too old for them before I am ready to give them up.
Come on...Maybe just one little kiss. Aren't they cute?
Nick's buddy Elly. Brandy and I think maybe we should prearrange their marriage.
After closing the polls on my blog it seems that most of you would like to try to lose weight or be more healthy. I did some research and found 5 ways to make sure you stick with your resolution this year.
I also found the top ten cardiovascular exercises you can to help you reach your goals.
We went to J Bucks to eat dinner of New Years Eve...What great food they have. He is what our little man looked like! How cute is he?
