The Softer Side of Hulk.....

Earlier this month we rented The Incredible Hulk. I couldn't help thinking that he had some major anger issues. So imagine my surprise when The Hulk (and the Mills') came to our house for Thanksgiving----and he participated in a peaceful game of Ring Around The Rosie!

I guess I've seen the softer side of Hulk....

(Clockwise: Deacon, Nathan, Hulk, Corbin)

Thanksgiving

The Ring Around the Rosie picture is the only one I took over Thanksgiving. I wish I would have taken pictures of the delicious meal Nathan made: Oven-Roasted Rib Roast, *Real Mashed Potatoes* and Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole with a Carmelized Pecan topping, Stuffing, Rolls, and Pumpkin Pie. I could only eat one thing on the list (can you guess which one?), but it smelled great and leftovers didn't last long Ü.

We didn't get a chance to go around and say what we are thankful for before we ate. But if we did, it would have gone something like this:
Nathan: My Loving Family
Deacon: "Baa" and "Lees" (bath and leaves)
Aubrey: Phenergan/Premethazine and a 24-hour Pharmacy

The day after Thanksgiving, I received what I jokingly refer to as "Booty Call" visits from my sisters, Monica and Chanda. Both of their husbands have family here. But since they're "technically" here to visit their in-laws, they can only sneak away and see me during down time. So I have to be ready at the drop of a hat if they are able to visit (which isn't hard since I've been stuck to the couch). I'll have to steal some pictures of their visit when they post. Deacon had fun with so many cousins!

Twilight

Nathan's parents had some quick business in town, so they stayed with us overnight. Perfect timing for us to put Deacon in bed and sneak out and see Twilight the day after it opened. I've been going to bed at 8pm lately, so even though it started at 9pm, I felt like we were at the midnight showing Ü. All the midnight showings here sold out so quickly, theaters opened another showing at 2:30 am! On a school night!

Because it was such a low budget film and Summit is still a young production company, I didn't have high expectations. Plus I realize that almost any book is better than it's movie counterpart. Therefore, I was not disappointed. Surprisingly, there were a lot of men in theatre (accompanying their wives and girlfriends). Nathan seemed to be interested and even asked me a few questions. But said he won't be reading the book anytime soon Ü.

****Update: I just saw the most awesome Twilight-inspired Christmas tree on my sister's blog.

Just Because....

Even though Nate is the one who deserves a dozen roses, these showed up for me today. I even started to write a poem about how much he's taken care of me over the last month, but who knew "Twas the Night Before Christmas" had so many lines?!? I fell into a drug induced stupor during the third stanza:

'Twas the month before Christmas, here at the Hunt House
No one was moving---except for my spouse.
I was drugged on the couch, with nary a care.
For thirty-plus days I just dribbled and stared.

He kept me nestled all snug in my bed.
He cleaned and shopped and kept us all fed.
And patience he has, to live with this crap,
While I settle down for my three hour nap.

When out on the couch, I'd groan and clatter,
He'd spring to my side, and swear I'm not fatter.
But my belly is growing, quick as a flash;
My pants are much tighter and causing a rash.

Pool Boy

Some women dream of a shirtless pool boy, I'll stick with my shirtless kitchen boy.