Calling all Target shoppers

I've been looking for a "maxi dress" like this for awhile now and saw this at Target.com. Looks pretty cute and comfy and I want to buy it, but it's out of stock. So if you see it at your local store, could you grab one for me (in either a M or a L please)? I'll pay you back plus shipping.

Thanks!

What the what?

Is anyone else as bugged as I am that Wes is still around? How dumb can Jillian be? I mean, it's really nice of her to give him the benefit of the doubt and to trust her gut and all, but he's already told two other guys about his girlfriend. I can't wait until the "men tell all" episode - I really hope they show her face while they play the clip of him talking about how he's already made it six shows and he's so excited about all the publicity he's getting and how his manager told him it would be a great opportunity for his band. Ugh! Sick of him. He's giving Austin a bad name!

I felt bad for both of the guys that got sent home tonight. Poor Michael. I'm excited that Ed's back though - I really liked him and I knew she was gonna keep him around. Can't wait for next week's installment. For some reason, I think I'm pulling for semi-neurotic Reid. There's just something about him. Still like Kiptyn (despite his unfortunate name) and Ed though. But I'm ready for Jillian to kick Wes to the curb already.

Here's what our summer looks like

We started the summer off with daily swimming lessons for two weeks. Hannah just gets better and better. And Charlie is turning into a little fish.

And Miss Rachel started dance lessons. She is adorable and loves going to dance with Miss Stephanie.

I know my photohgraphy and camera stink and these are taken through the window, but can you see her there on the left holding her teacher's hand?

And last but not least, Hannah and Charlie started karate. They both love it. Maybe too much. I frequently have to remind them, well Charlie mostly, that his teacher has asked him NOT to practice on his siblings without their permission.

What does your summer look like?

I think I must have WAY too much going on...

WARNING: If you hide a Tupperware bowl of carmel popcorn in your oven and then turn it on later to preheat for dinner, this is what will happen:

Oh well, one less thing to move, right?

I think we finally bought a house...

We spent the weekend in our new hometown, Austin. It was H.O.T. But it wasn't very humid, which I loved (even though I was H.O.T.)

And believe it or not, we finally bought a house. Here are a few photos. Right now we're scheduled to close on the 17th of July. Which is in 4 weeks, give or take and I can't believe how soon that is. I better get busy.

Do I love that there's tile in the family room? No. But if I've learned anything in the past 4 weeks it's this: buying a house is a compromise. And our huge entry way rug really needs to fit in this room.

I'm really excited for all the cabinets in the kitchen since we're leaving an amazing pantry here in Houston. The wall of cabinets on the left will hopefully hold most of our food storage. And I'm wondering how hard it might be for my dad to change the light fixture in the kitchen because I really hate it. What do you think dad?

Today is CJ's first day at his new job. I'm nervous for him (who knows why since he isn't nervous for himself but I always hated starting a new job). We'll miss him, but we're excited to go visit later this week. And eventually, we'll find (and close on) a house in Austin so we can join him.

The University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the people of Texas and the United States. We are a leading provider of education and research with a depth and diversity of resources unmatched by most other public universities. As an enduring symbol of the spirit of Texas—big, ambitious and bold—the university drives economic and social progress in Texas and serves our nation as a leading center of knowledge and creativity. (Taken from the UT homepage)

Did y'all know that in 2002 UT was recognized by Sports Illustrated as "America's best sports college"? I didn't either.

Hope you have a great first day CJ!

Oops!

Today after church (and a late lunch) the doorbell rang. We weren't expecting anyone, but CJ answered and it was a family with a real estate agent who were here to see our house. Since we weren't expecting them, we asked if they could come back in 15-30 minutes so we could wake Rachel up, straighten up a bit, and get out of the house. They said sure. But about 5 minutes after they left, the agent called and said they wouldn't be back.

When I checked my cell phone later, the agent had called to schedule the appointment and I just didn't get it. D'oh!

Another agent called to schedule a showing tonight from 7-8, but about an hour later, she cancelled too.

3 people have scheduled to see our house since we put it on the market, but none have actually seen it yet. And today's mix-up was my fault. I'm sure the agent figures there are plenty of houses on the market so we don't have to show ours if we don't want to. Lesson learned: next time someone shows up to see the house (whether we know about it or not) LET THEM IN!

If this house ever sells it will truly be a miracle.

Food should NOT make me this happy...

I'm still blaming the "extra" weight on the baby, but chicken flautas with guacamole at 11 p.m. can't be helping...

YUM!

School's out...

Guess how we spent the afternoon?