Saturday, January 2, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!
Do you suppose if I put my resolutions down in writing it will make them more real and I will actually achieve them this year? I'm willing to try it.....so here goes.
1. Of course...the one I make every year....the one that we ALL make every year....Get in shape. Get toned. Excersize more...more?..Who am I kidding...excersize, period. Lose weight! Let's face it people, I got my 20 year reunion coming up this year and I want to be SMOKIN'!
2. Get all the boys' memory things....art projects, report cards, awards....organized in their own bins.
3. Organize all pictures and print digital ones to put in an album....I still like albums full of pictures that you can just look at without a computer.
4. Be more proactive in my hair business to build my clientele.
5. Be a better mom and wife. There are always ways to improve on that. More patience, more game nights, more listening, more involvement at the school (I'll be able to do that now. I've always either been doing daycare or had little ones of my own at home)
6. Cook dinner more. I got away from this so much the past year and a half.
7. Keep my room and car clean. It can happen....
8. Go to China to get our little girl. Okay, so this isn't really a resolution since I don't have much control over the timeline, but it is definately a goal for 2010.
If I can pull this all off....I'm thinking it's gonna be a great year! And even if I only pull off #8....the year will most definately be great!
Happy New Year!!
1. Of course...the one I make every year....the one that we ALL make every year....Get in shape. Get toned. Excersize more...more?..Who am I kidding...excersize, period. Lose weight! Let's face it people, I got my 20 year reunion coming up this year and I want to be SMOKIN'!
2. Get all the boys' memory things....art projects, report cards, awards....organized in their own bins.
3. Organize all pictures and print digital ones to put in an album....I still like albums full of pictures that you can just look at without a computer.
4. Be more proactive in my hair business to build my clientele.
5. Be a better mom and wife. There are always ways to improve on that. More patience, more game nights, more listening, more involvement at the school (I'll be able to do that now. I've always either been doing daycare or had little ones of my own at home)
6. Cook dinner more. I got away from this so much the past year and a half.
7. Keep my room and car clean. It can happen....
8. Go to China to get our little girl. Okay, so this isn't really a resolution since I don't have much control over the timeline, but it is definately a goal for 2010.
If I can pull this all off....I'm thinking it's gonna be a great year! And even if I only pull off #8....the year will most definately be great!
Happy New Year!!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
MOA
On Monday we went to the Mall of America and spent the whole day at Nickelodeon Universe....compliments of Jay's parents for Christmas. It was a blast! We were there for 12 hours. Riding rides, having lunch and dinner, getting ice cream, riding more rides. Jay and I decided to get a wristband too so we could all go on them. What a good idea....I haven't been on rides for years. I didn't go on all of them, my stomach could not have handled it, but Jay and Tyler and Timmy did. They go on anything. Tanner and Tony went on their first roller coaster. They really liked it. Tanner held on to me for dear life, but he wanted to go again as soon as it was over.
It was a really good day and we are so grateful to Grandma and Grandpa for the gift.
Tonight we're going to Chuck and Amy's for New Year's Eve. Here's to a great 2010!!!!
It was a really good day and we are so grateful to Grandma and Grandpa for the gift.
Tonight we're going to Chuck and Amy's for New Year's Eve. Here's to a great 2010!!!!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Wow!
What a whirlwind few days. From Christmas Eve to last night's party....we are BEAT! Feels good though...especially since no one has to go to work in the morning. WOOHOO!
Here goes the rundown.....
Christmas Eve. It was traditional. It was fun. It was cold and snowy. A perfect night for our celebration. We all went to mass at Epiphany this year because Jason was playing the drums with the band. Afterwards, we went to Dan and Amy's where there was entirely too much food and a ton of presents for the kids. It felt like we were opening for hours. They loved every minute of it though.
Christmas Day. We opened gifts for 2 hours. Loved every minute of it. The highlight was definately when we surprised Tyler with his own finished/furnished room downstairs. He was beyond excited and hasn't stopped showing it off since.
We spent the afternoon at Cindy's and Erin treated the boys to a movie later in the day.....The Chipmunks, the Squeakquel. They loved it.
Saturday, the 26th. Our 4th annual "Between the Holidays" party for our friends and family. We invite quite a few people and know that usually at least half can't make it cuz it's a day that a lot of people spend doing family Christmas or they are out of town. But...we have a core group that seems to come every year and we have a blast! We started at about 6:30.....many were gone by 10:30.......the die hards played a crazy, fun game of 4,5,6 until 3:45 in the morning!!!! Jay and I managed to walk away $3 richer for our combined efforts. The kids (ours and Helen's) didn't even go down to bed until 1:30am. The good thing about that is that they ALL slept in and we were able to catch up.....somewhat. Jay played drums for the 5:30pm mass so that worked out well with our sleep habits from the night before.
So...that's all....for now. Tomorrow is a fun-filled day at MOA and Nickelodeon Universe, compliments of Jason's parents for Christmas.
Here goes the rundown.....
Christmas Eve. It was traditional. It was fun. It was cold and snowy. A perfect night for our celebration. We all went to mass at Epiphany this year because Jason was playing the drums with the band. Afterwards, we went to Dan and Amy's where there was entirely too much food and a ton of presents for the kids. It felt like we were opening for hours. They loved every minute of it though.
Christmas Day. We opened gifts for 2 hours. Loved every minute of it. The highlight was definately when we surprised Tyler with his own finished/furnished room downstairs. He was beyond excited and hasn't stopped showing it off since.
We spent the afternoon at Cindy's and Erin treated the boys to a movie later in the day.....The Chipmunks, the Squeakquel. They loved it.
Saturday, the 26th. Our 4th annual "Between the Holidays" party for our friends and family. We invite quite a few people and know that usually at least half can't make it cuz it's a day that a lot of people spend doing family Christmas or they are out of town. But...we have a core group that seems to come every year and we have a blast! We started at about 6:30.....many were gone by 10:30.......the die hards played a crazy, fun game of 4,5,6 until 3:45 in the morning!!!! Jay and I managed to walk away $3 richer for our combined efforts. The kids (ours and Helen's) didn't even go down to bed until 1:30am. The good thing about that is that they ALL slept in and we were able to catch up.....somewhat. Jay played drums for the 5:30pm mass so that worked out well with our sleep habits from the night before.
So...that's all....for now. Tomorrow is a fun-filled day at MOA and Nickelodeon Universe, compliments of Jason's parents for Christmas.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tis the season....
....for having no time to get everything done. I started Christmas shopping so early and thought I would really be good to go by now...but as we come down to the wire, there is so much to do. I haven't wrapped a thing. I ran out of popcorn last night so I have to make more carmel corn tonight for Tanner's teachers. The house is a pit.....but that's no change from usual. I have 4 more gifts yet to buy. And I still have the work the next 2 nights....not sure when this is all going to get done. Somehow it always does though.
Last night was Tanner and Molly's Christmas program for preschool. They were so dang cute!
I love what my mom said years ago about going to the kids' programs. "when your child is up there, the others just disappear." So true, you're totally focused on him.
They got to visit Santa afterwards also. All but Tyler sat on his lap and told him what they wanted....even Timmy. I think he still wants to be that kid that believes.....or maybe it was for the candy canes he was handing out. 
Last night was Tanner and Molly's Christmas program for preschool. They were so dang cute!
I love what my mom said years ago about going to the kids' programs. "when your child is up there, the others just disappear." So true, you're totally focused on him.
They got to visit Santa afterwards also. All but Tyler sat on his lap and told him what they wanted....even Timmy. I think he still wants to be that kid that believes.....or maybe it was for the candy canes he was handing out. 
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Good humor
Okay, so I've already posted today, but I just had to tell the 2 things that Tanner has said to me today that just cracked me up.
This morning we were getting ready to go to school and I was getting his hat and then I was finding him some mittens and finally I helped him get his shoes from the bin. He looks at me and totally seriously says, "mom, you're like my personal assistant" HAHA!! Where he even got that, I have no idea.
Then just a minute ago, I'm on the computer here and he walks up to me like he's got something to tell me. Instead he puts his hand up to his mouth like a microphone and sings, "Girl, you just don't realize what you do to meeee.....Girl, you just don't realize what you do to me....."
Oh my gosh, seriously!! That is hilarious!
This morning we were getting ready to go to school and I was getting his hat and then I was finding him some mittens and finally I helped him get his shoes from the bin. He looks at me and totally seriously says, "mom, you're like my personal assistant" HAHA!! Where he even got that, I have no idea.
Then just a minute ago, I'm on the computer here and he walks up to me like he's got something to tell me. Instead he puts his hand up to his mouth like a microphone and sings, "Girl, you just don't realize what you do to meeee.....Girl, you just don't realize what you do to me....."
Oh my gosh, seriously!! That is hilarious!
The Season of Giving
One of the things I enjoy most this time of year is being able to buy things for others. If I had a choice between giving or receiving, I would choose giving in a heartbeat. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing the faces of the boys when they open something you've gotten for them. I even enjoy the kind of giving you do when you'll never see or hear the reaction from the receiver. That's why for several years now we have been a part of the Giving Tree at church. You pick a paper tag off the tree that has a description of someone that you can buy for. Someone who maybe doesn't have much themselves or a child who won't be getting much this year. I usually pick two cuz I can't make up my mind. I love to get the kids, but this year I also chose one for a 35-40 yr. old mom......like me. I figured I could get her things that I would like. The other one is for a little 5 yr. old boy who likes cars, Spongebob, and needed a sweatshirt.
I always wonder about the family that is getting it. What is their situation? How long have they been struggling? Who called the church and gave them their name?
I also pray for them..that this next new year brings renewed hope for their family.
Here are the things I got. I wrapped them up and brought them to church the other day.
For the boy....I got a loud, moving monster truck, a mitten and hat set, socks (hey, you gotta through some practical things in there that mom will love), a new hoodie, a Spongebob coloring book and lots of art supplies.
For mom....some socks (of course), some dishtowels and cloths, a new purse, a charm bracelet that you put actual pictures in, and a family picture frame.
I hope it helps make their Christmas a little brighter.
I always wonder about the family that is getting it. What is their situation? How long have they been struggling? Who called the church and gave them their name?
I also pray for them..that this next new year brings renewed hope for their family.
Here are the things I got. I wrapped them up and brought them to church the other day.
For the boy....I got a loud, moving monster truck, a mitten and hat set, socks (hey, you gotta through some practical things in there that mom will love), a new hoodie, a Spongebob coloring book and lots of art supplies.
For mom....some socks (of course), some dishtowels and cloths, a new purse, a charm bracelet that you put actual pictures in, and a family picture frame.
I hope it helps make their Christmas a little brighter.
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