Rootbeer

I am not a root beer expert.

But this pregnancy has had me craving root beer floats a few times and I have to say I am becoming particular about which root beer I prefer in my float.

One of these craving led me to the store to purchase the goods needed to make the float. They only had one kind of root beer left. 

I settled for it........ but would prefer to never again have to.

I find that I prefer Barq's.

 

Now my husband would roll his eyes and tell me that they all taste the same.

No my love.....they do not.  There are certain foods and beverages out there by particular brands that are just better than others. 

Like ketchup for instance.  I am Heinz all the way.  I sent him to the store one time for a couple things including ketchup and he came home with the store brand of ketchup.  I told him that was not the right kind and he said,  "What's the difference? It all tastes the same."

I said no they do not and would not eat it.  Now don't get me wrong, I buy store brand on many things, but there are just some items you do not mess with.  Ketchup is one of them.  

So is root beer. 

What's in a name?

Where do you begin choosing a name for your baby?  This is a question most parents have when the time comes to bestow a moniker on a wee one.

There are so many factors involved in the choice........

Does it sound good with our last name?

What middle name do we want?

Do the first, middle and last name flow well?

Is it easy to say or will people constantly mispronounce it?

Yes it's a pretty name but, do I really want my kid to be named _____?


How many ways can the mean kids make fun of the name?


Will he/she hate me forever or will they want  to change their name to Ochocinco?



 Then there are some people who know the instant they are pregnant what they will name there child. My hubby and I are not those people.   We have already started thinking about this and have a list of names we like, but nothing that is standing out screaming "this is the name to choose!" Well this is true for me anyway, I think he has his mind wrapped around one in particular.   


With our first child we narrowed it down to 2 we liked and waited to meet him.  We knew almost instantly that he would be Carter.   Over the last few weeks I have seen several names that caught my interest and I would point them out to Peter to  see what he thought.  Nothing has really stuck. 

We still time to debate and decide.  If anyone has any suggestions feel free. 

LB Reunion 2012

This last weekend we had a family reunion in my hometown.  A little on the warm side, but still a good time.  This year the gathering was held at the home of uncle G and Aunt K.   Festivities started June 29^th with the main event on Saturday June 30^th. 

Friday brought the arrival of most of the out of town folks.  There were burgers, hotdogs, and beverages for anyone who joined in along with some volley ball and I think a little horse shoe practice.   Cousin H  put together a slide show with pictures from past reunions and family shots, while cousin S provided the vocals.  We hope to add to the show in coming years. 

Saturday brought everyone out to the house for lunch.   There was brisket, beans, salads and desserts.  After lunch the horse shoe teams were picked and the bracket was put together.  This year 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place trophies were beautiful wood carvings.   There were kiddie pools set up in the back yard for the little ones to swim in.

The horse shoe tournament was a heated affair, both literally and figuratively speaking, so when the water guns came out and a little water fight started no one seemed to mind.

A few people played a little volleyball and threw washers.  My Dad and his partner cousin M took second place.    

Thank You G and K for the use of their home and for everyone who helped make this year a success.  We really appreciate everything that you do.