My Sick Baby

Well, I know now why Becca's cold got worse after it was almost gone...I guess it's the same virus affecting her, it just flared up again because she got an ear infection too! Poor baby! We have some anti-biotics for her now and hope that in a few days the ear will start to clear and the congestion will too.

She also officially has ecsema and so we have a prescription cream for that too. I always knew she had really sensitive skin, but her dry red spots just persist forever if I don't treat them EVERY day. And her poor cheeks have been horrible from all the nose wiping. I sure hope we can get it all cleared up!

Are You One of a Kind?

This is a very interesting website that searches the US Census to see if anyone has your name specifically. I guess I'm not one of a kind! Here are my results...what's yours?

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 22 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Here is some fun info about my name that the site told me:

1. There are 171,194 people in the U.S. with the first name Stacey.
2. Statistically the 357th most popular first name.
3. 90.18 percent of people with the first name Stacey are female.
4. Names similar to Stacey: Anastasia
5. There are 39,742 people in the U.S. with the last name Ratliff.
6. Statistically the 888th most popular last name.

One of my friends was smart and did her maiden name mine came up with this info 56 people with my first and maiden name, There are 100,882 people in the U.S. with the last name Bowen, Statistically the 325th most popular last name. And chances are I am related to a lot of them. ;)

Sick AGAIN!

So my friends warned me that once I had a child and it was cold season I would never be heathly. Becca was so healthy all spring summer and fall that I was hoping I could avoid us getting sick...no can do. We were both just barely over the last cold and here came the new one yesterday barreling down on us. Sigh.

I hate being sick. I always feel like I don't have the brain power or head stability to get anything done. And when Becca is sick too that makes it worse because it throws both of our schedules off.

The Black Voodoo Magic strikes again!

New Background! and Other Ramblings

Okay, so I realize the red in our shirts doesn't go with the pink in the background, but deal people, we don't have that many good family photos yet!

I am been dying for a new background realizing that I only had the other one up for a while, what can I say I like change when it doesn't affect too much that is going on in my life. ;)

On another note Utah is FINALLY getting some sort of storm that is clearing away the inversion. It is so nasty. Ug. Utah county officially had the WORST air in the nation on Wednesday. So not good. I miss the beach and good clean air EVERY day of the year.

I also wanted to direct anyone who doesn't already check to http://myfavoriteauthor.blogspot.com they have some awesome posts and info up about Suzanne Collins' The Host and the sequel which has been HARD to get info on!

We have not gone out to eat once this week and it's killing me smalls! I'm sick of cooking, although granted we have had leftovers. Unfortunately Tyson is also going to be working later tonight, and lots and late for the next few weeks -- that is often not very fun for me. So I might have some ARG posts over the next month or so.

Okay, enough rambling, time to focus on what is going to be for dinner tonight.

Pay It Forward!

The Rules

1. Be one of the first THREE bloggers to leave a comment on this post, which then entitles you to a handmade item from me.

2. Winners, you must post this challenge on your blog, meaning that you will Pay It Forward, creating a handmade gift for the first THREE bloggers who leave a comment on YOUR post about this giveaway!

3. The gift that you send to your Three Friends can be from any price range and you have 365 days to make/ship your item. This means you should be willing to maintain your blog at least until you receive your gift and have shipped your gifts. And, remember: It’s the Spirit and the Thought That Count!

4. When you receive your gift, please feel free to blog about it, sharing appropriate Linky Love!

If you are not one of the Top Three Commenters on this post, you can still play along. Please take the button and post it on your blog; start your own Pay It Forward chain, and encourage your blogging friends to do the same!

One Word Tag

Okay, this didn't start as a tag, it is an e-mail, but I wanted to share it on here because lets face it, I feel like I haven't been posting nearly enough!

Instructions: Respond to the following prompts USING ONLY ONE WORD! Not as easy as you might think!

Where is your cell phone? None

Your significant other? Everything

Your hair? Brown

Your mother? Patient

Your father? Impatient

Your favorite thing? Love

Your dream last night? Strange

Your favorite drink? Dew

Your dream/goal? Exaltation

What room are you in? Office

Your hobby? Books

Your fear? Spiders

Where do you want to be in 6 Yrs? Secure

Something that you aren't? Asleep

Muffins? Chocolate

Wish list item? Time

Last thing you did? Game

What are you wearing? Jammies

TV? Idol

Your pets? Mocha

Friends? Important

Your life? Rebecca

Your mood? Tired

Missing someone? Daily

Drinking? Water

Smoking? YUCK

Your car? Fixed!

Something you're not wearing? Shoes

Your favorite store? Books

Your favorite color? Purple

When is the last time you cried? Yesterday

Where do you go to over and over? Friends'

Five people who email me regularly? Angela

My favorite place to eat? Out

Favorite place I'd like to be at right now? California

Who are you going to tag? Regulars

Lucy Hope Bowen

Hey all, just wanted to announce that my brother and his wife had thier fourth child today! Welcome to the world Lucy! We are so excited to meet you and get to know you better! She is Rebecca's 26th cousin, and she still has 3 uncles that aren't married yet! Wow!