Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
done, kind of
Well today was the 1st day of Matt's 2 and a half weeks of vacation. This could be good or bad. Time will tell. He keeps telling me that i will be ready for him to go back to work and I keep telling him that he will be ready to get back to work. Check back after the 1st of the year.
I finished up my shopping today. I started off really good, got a ton of it done the day after Thanksgiving. I don't think I have been back out since. So today I hit a few stores and called it good. I tried to make a list, stick to it and not go overboard. It's just so much easier to say then do. So I may have a few things to return when i actually sit down and look at it all. Our kids are so lucky that we could probably not get them a thing and they would never notice with all the gifts they receive from the rest of the fam. Well, there's always next year to do better. Now I have to start wrapping. Maybe tomorrow while I bake some cookies and stay home with all this ice we are suppose to get tonight.
It is a bit weird this year already being in IL for the holidays. I am so used to staying at my p's house during this time that it is taking some getting used to. We are always together to bake cookies and wrap presents late at night. Now there are a million other things that we have been able to do since we are living and I am not complaining, just saying it is different.
The ice has arrived here but it is nothing compared to what Libery Lake, WA has been hit with this week. They have over 24 inches of snow with more on the way. Hope all the kids back in the 'hood are loving it. Bundle up!
I finished up my shopping today. I started off really good, got a ton of it done the day after Thanksgiving. I don't think I have been back out since. So today I hit a few stores and called it good. I tried to make a list, stick to it and not go overboard. It's just so much easier to say then do. So I may have a few things to return when i actually sit down and look at it all. Our kids are so lucky that we could probably not get them a thing and they would never notice with all the gifts they receive from the rest of the fam. Well, there's always next year to do better. Now I have to start wrapping. Maybe tomorrow while I bake some cookies and stay home with all this ice we are suppose to get tonight.
It is a bit weird this year already being in IL for the holidays. I am so used to staying at my p's house during this time that it is taking some getting used to. We are always together to bake cookies and wrap presents late at night. Now there are a million other things that we have been able to do since we are living and I am not complaining, just saying it is different.
The ice has arrived here but it is nothing compared to what Libery Lake, WA has been hit with this week. They have over 24 inches of snow with more on the way. Hope all the kids back in the 'hood are loving it. Bundle up!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Oh Christmas tree
We finally got our real Christmas tree. It was a family affair. We went with my p's and sisters. Dad got Big Red out of the shop, we threw the trees in the back and finished in record time. I have never seen my mom pick out a tree so fast. It would have been even faster but some guy walked up and took the tree that we had just looked at. Oh well, you snooze, you lose. The tree smells so good! It was a little frustrating putting the lights on, my mom makes it looks so easy. That coupled with the fact that I had 2 little helpers means I didn't shoot for perfection just basic coverage. We have deems this our gaudy tree. The pretty one is in the front room.
funny girl
Today Mia informed me that,"This page isn't working." I asked why she said that. Her reply, "Because I don't like any of these clothes." We were looking snow pants online! She just made me laugh. Thought I would share it with you too.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Our 2 kiddos
Just a few pics from around the house lately.
Miss Blue Eyes
Counting her money
She had a nice pink fleece on but she had a little mishap with hot chocolate this morning. She told me she was hot and didn't want another shirt on.
Dane decided he wanted to bundle up
Miss Blue Eyes
Counting her money
She had a nice pink fleece on but she had a little mishap with hot chocolate this morning. She told me she was hot and didn't want another shirt on.
Dane decided he wanted to bundle up
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
a little catch up
Thanksgiving has come and gone. I went shopping Friday morning. I go by myself, on a mission and managed to be done by 9 AM. I got some great deals and didn't have to stand in line anywhere for too long. I also managed to make it from Menards in Washington to Grand Prairie Mall in 15 minutes. Got to love no traffic and hitting all green lights!
We were going to cut our tree down on Sunday but it was snowing and the roads weren't great to drive to Talbots Tree farm so we will try again another day. Mia has been showing me what a big girl she is lately. Yesterday she helped me sort the laundry, match up socks and even folded a few towels for me. Dane's black eye is still there, getting light each day.
Now for the snow. I was ready for a good snow. I shoveled the driveway on Sunday and let Mia play in the snow. She had a blast. Then with the wind and such the driveway turned to a sheet of snow/ice and Tuesday I managed to chip that away so the driveway is nice and clear. My back is a bit sore but I think I will consider that my workout for the week. Mia loved the snow piles the plow made in front of our house and climbed up those over and over. She also loved eating the snow. Yes we talked about clean snow and dirty snow. No pics of the snow playing, I was bundled up and the camera was upstairs.
Matt either really wants a new tv or he's buttering me up for something. The last 2 night in a row he has started the tube for me and insisted that I go and read a book or something. SO I actually read a book, in the tub and just relaxed. It was very nice, I could get used to it. I do get one visit from Mia usually, just to check on me and see how the bubbles are doing.
We were going to cut our tree down on Sunday but it was snowing and the roads weren't great to drive to Talbots Tree farm so we will try again another day. Mia has been showing me what a big girl she is lately. Yesterday she helped me sort the laundry, match up socks and even folded a few towels for me. Dane's black eye is still there, getting light each day.
Now for the snow. I was ready for a good snow. I shoveled the driveway on Sunday and let Mia play in the snow. She had a blast. Then with the wind and such the driveway turned to a sheet of snow/ice and Tuesday I managed to chip that away so the driveway is nice and clear. My back is a bit sore but I think I will consider that my workout for the week. Mia loved the snow piles the plow made in front of our house and climbed up those over and over. She also loved eating the snow. Yes we talked about clean snow and dirty snow. No pics of the snow playing, I was bundled up and the camera was upstairs.
Matt either really wants a new tv or he's buttering me up for something. The last 2 night in a row he has started the tube for me and insisted that I go and read a book or something. SO I actually read a book, in the tub and just relaxed. It was very nice, I could get used to it. I do get one visit from Mia usually, just to check on me and see how the bubbles are doing.
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