Housekeeping

Ok, it is time for me to finally update on my blog. First I need to say welcome to my CompII classmates. Hey guys!!! I will be updating on my blog a lot more often and on a more regular basis. The reason being is that I have to blog now for my CompII class. This is the kick in the but I needed.

Now for those of you who are just joining me, this is not my first time to blog. My name is Dori and I live in North Carolina. I am married to Alan and we just celebrated our 10 year anniversary. We have two beautiful children. Carson is 5 years old and in kindergarten and is homeschooled. My daughter is Elliana (Elli) and she is 2 &1/2. I am 32 years old and so is my hubby =) That is all I can think about me for now. You will learn more later, promise.

Now for everyone else. Stuff has moved on here. We are all a year older and wiser. We started our homeshcool year in September and are enjoying it very much. I am starting to learn how to cook and bake gluten free and sugar free. That can be tricky but is fun too. I will post stuff about what I make sometimes. If you couldn't tell I am back in school to earn my BS in Nutrition Science. It is very interesting and a lot of fun. So, we have lots going on but God is guiding us through it. =)

Later days!!

Out?!

Ok, here goes. I have decided to come out of the "closet" and tell the world that I am *gasp* addicted to the Twilight Saga and all that is associated with it. There, I said it and it is out there and I can't take it back. I became addicted to all that is Twilight back in May and it has been a whirl wind romance since. I have been uneasy about telling people because I am not a teenager, who the books were written for. I don't care anymore!! My deares hubby (who I tell is the Edward to my Bella) does not care about my obsession/addiction. He thinks it is rather cute and indulges me whenever he can. I love him. The cool thing about all this it that through this I have started making friends across the country and the world through a sisterhood called OME. I love beign apart of this group. The main goal of the group to make friends and do some charity work along the way. I love my OME sisters. I also love me some Rob;) Also, Kristen is an amazing actress. I enjoy reading fanfic associated with twilight. I get twitters all day from sites that are all about TWS. I am in deep but I don't care. I am a Twerd and I love it. So, don't be afraid to talk to me just know where the conversation might go because I am really good at turning it to TWS. I will go to the midnight showing of New Moon on November 20th and I will enjoy it! So, please don't shun me because I am all about TWS. I am still the same person you know and love I just have a different lifestyle than you do.

~Later Days/Twilight

Thoughts....

Lately in the news there have been reports of numerous deaths. Wether famous or not. I know that this is a part of the cycle of life. It still saddens me though to think of the families left behind, and if the person was not a Christian, the lost opportunity. I have noticed that when people die, others have the tendency to say I will be praying for him and the family he has left behind. I know that this is said because no one knows what else to say. But it just bothers me a little. So what I am going to say applies to me and if you want to apply to someone else please feel free. I am a Christian, so please don't pray for me when I am dead and gone. What's done is done. Pray for me now, and pray for those you love now. Tell them that you are praying for them just as regularly as you tell them you love them. Why should this be a secret? I covet your prayers and any prayers for me. I am challenging myself to not be ashamed or afraid to let people know I am praying for them now before it is too late.

~Later days!

Ta-Da!!!!

This is my new blog layout. Isn't it pretty! My talented friend Rebecca made it for me. All I did was approve the theme. It goes back to my Southern California days, channels my inner surfer girl:)

On to other things. I have picked a 5k to run. I will run (that's right, I said Run) in the Fallston 5k & Fun Run. This will be taking place on October25, 2009. My friend Rebecca is going to join me in the fun, and also my hubby is thinking about running with me! I am so excited about this, and nervous too. Thursday (July 2nd) I ran 3 miles in 30 minutes. This is a feet that I never dreamed of accomplishing. I even cut 2 minutes off of my mile time. So all around it was a good day for me. The bad thing is I have been dealing with some knee muscle pain. Think it is from not stretching enough. So, my wonderful hubby found me some stretches that seem to be doing the trick. I love him so much!

So know it's out there. I can't take it back. I am going to run a 5k. I hope to finish it faster than 30 minutes. We will see. I will keep you all posted about the progress and stuff.

~Later days!

Ooopps! I found out this is an old date, but I will run the same race. It will probably be on the 24th.

My little vandale:)

Friday, as we were getting ready for a walk, Dr. DarkSpot decided to leave his mark on our black car with a rock from our gravel driveway. We only saw him rub the rock on the driver side of the car. It wasn’t until later that night that it was brought to my attention by a friend that he also got the passenger side and some of the back. Bond and I were mad for a little while during the walk but that broke when the Dr. started singing Bible verse songs. I couldn’t stay mad at him while he was praising the Lord through the neighborhoods. Bond and the Dr. are washing the car today in hopes that the scratches can be polished out. I will let you know how it goes and maybe post some before and after pics. I never thought either of my children would turn to vandalism.

On a lighter note, I officially started running today. This is a big thing for me because I have been known to say that I only run when running for my life. Although, come to think of it, I guess I am now. Running will hopefully help me get rid of body fat that needs to go and make me a physically healthier person. Also, I know of many people who run to clear their heads and kind of use it like therapy. That could be really good for me too. I have found a beginners running plan that will help me build up to 30 minutes of running in 8 weeks which could get me ready for a 5k. Wow! Me talking about running or even running a 5k sounds crazy, but I am going to do it. I even have a bff wanting to give it a try. Bond has been great support and is excited because now we can run together. I don’t consider myself a runner yet because I feel that runners are just so out of my crasp right now, but probably someday I will call myself a runner. Until then……..

Almost forgot to mention that my little gril turned 1 year old on the 9th. So much has happened in the year since she came to join our family. I am so blessed that God gave her to us and I am so excited to see where the Lord takes her. My beautiful Elliana, I love you so much and I am so glad to have you as a doughter. You are so much fun and you have such a wonderful personality. No words can express how beautiful you are. Your daddy and I love you so very much (Carson does too). Happy Birthday sweet girl!!

~Baker Galore

Bedtime song!

That is Dr. darkSpot singing "Cherry pie" by Warrant. We were unable to catch his theatrical ending on video, but believe me it was priceless. The Dr. learned this song because Bond played guitar hero, although in defense we have not played that game in a long while so he has pulled this song out of his memory bank. Quite impressive! Hearing him sing made me laugh until I cried and brightened up my day. I love him so much!

~Baker Galore

Elli's Dedication