Bronco in Progress

This is Landon's "sexy" pose like the girls in the car magazines. He's been putting in a lot of hours on his little '67's new paint job.

Next is LineX (like Rhinoliner). Then it'll all go back together!!!

Site updates from Poling Amarillo

Here's Rob's cobra build site: http://robertbuildsacobra.blogspot.com/

And, here's my new business endeavor: www.twirlytutus.com
(Justy, I don't ship to Africa, so no tutus for you.... sorry.)

Finished my mural!

I knew I couldn't wait 3 weeks for the paint to dry to apply my tree mural. So, if it all falls off, I can only blame myself. This is my first attempt at creativity in YEARS, and I really had fun with it. I can only hope Baby P enjoys trying to figure out what is all over her wall! I thought you guys might want to see just how easy it was to apply, even for a fat pregnant woman.

Survivor

I thought you all would like to see one of the items that survived the house fire...this was in the trunk in Daddy's bedroom. And, it's TRUE, of course, even when it doesn't seem that way.
We are all fine in Kerrville. Gary and I worked on the plumbing all day, and then went to Lowe's to replace our grill...you know the one we paid $169 for several years ago. We could replace the disintegrated burners for a total of about $200, so...
Other than that, Landon is working long hours, and is back in the process of restoring the '67 Bronco. He painted it today, and we will have the long awaited photos as soon as it is all put back together. Andrew kayaked the Guadalupe with friends today...he's had a good start to track season, mostly running the 800 and the mile.

I still show up @ school everyday and do my one plus one is two thing. I am glad it's spring break!! No plans, really, unless one of you call with an invitation!!
Gary's been working in West Texas some, staying in Fort Davis. He loves it out there. The big plan is for Gary to meet Justus in London May 6th on Justy's out of Africa trip. They will part in Paris after reliving Dday in Normandy. Justus' plan is to hang around Europe until the end of June. He needs a travel companion for 2 weeks it anyone is interested in backpacking Italy. So, Gary, who missed his calling as a travel agent, is already having fun. They will ride the bullet train(Mission Impossible) through the chunnel, go see King Lear at the Globe Theater, and all kinds of good stuff. We are mostly doing this with freebie miles and freebie hotel points! I tell everyone that I'm sending Gary to London and Paris for our 30th anniversary! But, after all, I got to do London with Linda and Judy and Peggy a year and a half ago.

Dinner showdown

Monica, we're here, responding to the call for posts!

So Gen's not a big eater. Actually, that's an understatement. Last night, Robert challenged her to a banana-eating showdown....

Nursery

It's been a whole month since this blog has seen a post, so I thought I might get the ball rolling again. Robert, how's the Cobra coming along? Justice and Wendy P., I'm really enjoying reading your blogs. Stan, when are you going to write in about your new roommate? Wendy A., I KNOW you have a funny story or two to tell!

I'm still baking that bun in the oven. She's growing quickly and loves kicking, rolling around, and getting the hiccups just about the time I want to go to sleep. I still can't believe in 3 months, Bryon and I will be parents. Scary thought!

I've been feeling great, minus the heartburn. Bryon on the other hand has suffered the side effects of pregnancy quite a bit. Apparently, my snoring keeps him up at night. Nothing says "I love you" more than a box of Breath Right nasal strips for Valentines Day! Also, my nesting interrupts his video games and drives him crazy. Lucky for him, I've run out of closets to empty!

The nursery is 75% finished. We've turned our dark green study into a pastel rainbow of girly-ness! Painting took me almost two weeks, as I just worked on it in the evenings after work. Bryon helped some, and Mom was a huge help getting the ceiling done. That ceiling is mom and my favorite part since it was so much work! Here is a before picture:




















Here is a few most recent "During" pictures. I'm waiting for the paint to completely cure before adhering the tree/birds/leaves to the wall, so ignore the white backing paper. It will be coming off!






I look forward to more Poling family updates and am warning all of you in advance of the baby blogs you will be seeing. You know how obsessed new mothers can be!