17th Most Popular

The lives of 2 blonds and a brunette.


Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Anticipation

I know that the frequent readers of 17th Most Popular (both of them) have been disappointed with our infrequent postings. What can I say, our lives are pretty boring.

I have missed a few opportunities to create posts, last Thursday Harry and I did go see a play in Charlotte with some friends. Two of our friends, Mark and Magen, performed in the play "Carrie Anne" which pokes fun at Mary Kay cosmetics (or at least that's what I got from it). I also went out with the girls on Saturday to celebrate the 26th birthday of my friend Megan (a different Megan). What can I say... we are slackers.

One thing that both Harry and I could admit, is that much of our life is anticipating what will come next. We are both excited about a household project that we are hoping to complete when we get a free weekend so I thought I would give you all a preview.

For those of you who don't already know, we are going to put in new counter tops (we as in Harry and I will be doing the work). We are going to rip out the old counter tops, put down 3/4in and 1/2in plywood, 1/2in backer board, thin set, granite tiles, and of course grout. We are also going to put natural stone tiles on the back splash and the front face of the counter.


Now can you see why we are excited? Look how pretty!

Another thing we (mostly I) am anticipating is SUMMER! 6 and 1/2 weeks of school left (that's 32 days, not that I am counting). This summer I am not going to teach summer school, in fact I don't really have any work planned, other than more house painting. Another fun part of summer is watching our peach tree grow fruit.


This picture reminds me that summer is still a ways off. The peaches are small, but as they grow my school year dwindles down. I can't wait till the peaches are HUGE!

I promise to do a better job posting. I'm sorry loyal 17th Most Popular readers, we have let you down.

Friday, April 13, 2007

And you thought your day sucked...

Yeah, I think that is all that needs to be said. At least this didn't happen to you.



Happy Friday everybody!

Thursday, April 12, 2007

There once was a couple named Thompson...

Our blog has been lately neglected,
Though this was most likely expected.
We may be a bore,
But it's happened before,
So please do not feel disrespected.

I like limericks. Today I found several interesting limerick-related blogs. A Limerick A Day brings us the joy of silly poetry every day (as the name would suggest). This one is my current favorite, just because I hate Wal-Mart and the thought of them sprinkling spices on the shoppers makes me laugh.

Another noteworthy example, Newsmericks, presents the events of the world without the annoyance of all that pesky journalism. In my opinion, much more entertaining than endless hours of Anna Nicole's baby daddy, Don Imus, or Duke lacrosse players.

That's all for now. Cheers!

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Meet Luke!

Our nephew, Luke Christopher Jones, was born on Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 5:24 AM. He weighed 8 pounds 5.4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Check out some pictures of this beautiful baby!




Here you see Luke with my sister, Martha, brother-in-law Edward, and niece Madison.


Luke with Harry.


Luke with me.

So far Luke seems to be a very good baby. He is very quiet, he sleeps very well, and he is so snuggly!