I really!!!! want the Packers to win tomorrow!
Is that too much to ask?
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Boring?? You decide...
You know?
I was just thinking how long it has been since I blogged…
Some people would say that it means that our lives are boring…
If that is true, then I really kinda like boring!!
When you are living life in the “eye of the hurricane” – just pure and simple survival is tough enough.
We had all been in survival stage for quite awhile.
We have all had to learn what our new “normal” is.
It has drastically changed – it is MUCH better in some ways and yes, worse in some ways… but we have settled into our new “normal” and make the best of everyday!
We could always wish for more or better or nicer but realize that we have an awful lot to be thankful for.
A quick life update on us and what’s new:
Aaron is having a good school year grade wise. His top interests continue to be:
1) His truck and driving EVERYWHERE!
2) His dirt bike - it is in the shop & we are determining the cost to repair the motor…
3) Hunting season!!! (Need I say more?)
4) Kyle the cat – They are best buds!! Aaron has determined that he is getting fat and has put him on a strict diet (I hope he doesn’t decide to do that with me!)
Some little things I love about this BIG kid lately??
1) When I hear him snap his retainers out of his mouth every morning and I didn’t even have to remind him to put them in the night before
2) When he realized that putting up the Christmas lights in October before it is cold out is a lot smarter than waiting until November and snow
3) When he is willing to help out his mom and our neighbors with projects without even complaining
4) The way he plops on top of me for his goodnight hug/cuddle before bedtime as I am reading in bed
5) The way he finagles gas money and excuses to use the truck! (oh yeah – did I mention that I love that he has his license?)
6) His big giant hugs! That he shares important details of his day! And that he is a responsible “Scoopie” at Culvers!
7) That is has been listening to Christmas music for a month and a half already!
Brittany is learning a lot of life lessons since turning 18!
1) She continues to meet her requirements and has @ 8 months until her goal is fulfilled
2) She has signed up for courses at the Tech School
3) She has a new job at Bath and Bodyworks (I think we will love that discount!)
4) She has learned that nothing in life is just handed to you – you make your own road and you deal with the consequences
Some little things I love about this young adult lately?
1) She is grateful for the small things that someone does for her
2) She is no longer rebellious or combative – I see a new appreciative side that I love!
3) I really am enjoying getting to know her again – we are healing – we are friends!
4) She talks to me – really talks! It has been a long, long time!
5) I love her notes, e-mails, poems and songs that remind her of me!
6) She is SO looking forward to being with her family at Thanksgiving!
Me???? Between my job at Camera Corner, the extra hour a day I am on the road and then working at Lambeau Field (which I love!) - the days fly by WAY too fast. In my spare time? Let’s see… I:
1) Rake – a lot! Ha ha
2) Have been spending great time with Brit and hanging out with Aaron
3) Head Up North – a couple of times (need to get up there more)
4) Made a Halloween costume for a friend
5) Try to make a new homemade soup every week
6) Practice the banjo – it is coming slow though - uggg
7) Work on finishing 3 quilts
8) Cuddle with Kyle on the couch – with the fireplace going – a lot! TOO much!
9) Just finished two Jodi Picoult books
10) Started listening to motivational CDs on the drive to and from work
11) Joined the YMCA and lost some weight!! (without Aaron’s help! – LOL!)
12) Re-aquainted with and forgave an old friend that had hurt me badly through the divorce – amazing to watch a relationship heal!!
13) Oh yeah – and I booked a trip to Puerto Rico in March with some friends!!
It really doesn’t sound boring to me…
it sounds busy…
and productive…
with goals and hopes and dreams for our future…
Normal?
Maybe not yours… but ours.
Did I mention that I really like it?
I was just thinking how long it has been since I blogged…
Some people would say that it means that our lives are boring…
If that is true, then I really kinda like boring!!
When you are living life in the “eye of the hurricane” – just pure and simple survival is tough enough.
We had all been in survival stage for quite awhile.
We have all had to learn what our new “normal” is.
It has drastically changed – it is MUCH better in some ways and yes, worse in some ways… but we have settled into our new “normal” and make the best of everyday!
We could always wish for more or better or nicer but realize that we have an awful lot to be thankful for.
A quick life update on us and what’s new:
Aaron is having a good school year grade wise. His top interests continue to be:
1) His truck and driving EVERYWHERE!
2) His dirt bike - it is in the shop & we are determining the cost to repair the motor…
3) Hunting season!!! (Need I say more?)
4) Kyle the cat – They are best buds!! Aaron has determined that he is getting fat and has put him on a strict diet (I hope he doesn’t decide to do that with me!)
Some little things I love about this BIG kid lately??
1) When I hear him snap his retainers out of his mouth every morning and I didn’t even have to remind him to put them in the night before
2) When he realized that putting up the Christmas lights in October before it is cold out is a lot smarter than waiting until November and snow
3) When he is willing to help out his mom and our neighbors with projects without even complaining
4) The way he plops on top of me for his goodnight hug/cuddle before bedtime as I am reading in bed
5) The way he finagles gas money and excuses to use the truck! (oh yeah – did I mention that I love that he has his license?)
6) His big giant hugs! That he shares important details of his day! And that he is a responsible “Scoopie” at Culvers!
7) That is has been listening to Christmas music for a month and a half already!
Brittany is learning a lot of life lessons since turning 18!
1) She continues to meet her requirements and has @ 8 months until her goal is fulfilled
2) She has signed up for courses at the Tech School
3) She has a new job at Bath and Bodyworks (I think we will love that discount!)
4) She has learned that nothing in life is just handed to you – you make your own road and you deal with the consequences
Some little things I love about this young adult lately?
1) She is grateful for the small things that someone does for her
2) She is no longer rebellious or combative – I see a new appreciative side that I love!
3) I really am enjoying getting to know her again – we are healing – we are friends!
4) She talks to me – really talks! It has been a long, long time!
5) I love her notes, e-mails, poems and songs that remind her of me!
6) She is SO looking forward to being with her family at Thanksgiving!
Me???? Between my job at Camera Corner, the extra hour a day I am on the road and then working at Lambeau Field (which I love!) - the days fly by WAY too fast. In my spare time? Let’s see… I:
1) Rake – a lot! Ha ha
2) Have been spending great time with Brit and hanging out with Aaron
3) Head Up North – a couple of times (need to get up there more)
4) Made a Halloween costume for a friend
5) Try to make a new homemade soup every week
6) Practice the banjo – it is coming slow though - uggg
7) Work on finishing 3 quilts
8) Cuddle with Kyle on the couch – with the fireplace going – a lot! TOO much!
9) Just finished two Jodi Picoult books
10) Started listening to motivational CDs on the drive to and from work
11) Joined the YMCA and lost some weight!! (without Aaron’s help! – LOL!)
12) Re-aquainted with and forgave an old friend that had hurt me badly through the divorce – amazing to watch a relationship heal!!
13) Oh yeah – and I booked a trip to Puerto Rico in March with some friends!!
It really doesn’t sound boring to me…
it sounds busy…
and productive…
with goals and hopes and dreams for our future…
Normal?
Maybe not yours… but ours.
Did I mention that I really like it?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Precious...
awwww...
what a miracle!!
the whole pregnancy, labor, birth experience still blows me away!!
Welcome baby Emily!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Meet Emily Morgan Grube!!
My newest great-niece!!
7lbs 11oz 20 inches
Awwww....
Now I really need to get healthy to get over and love on her!!
Congrats Mitch, Jenny and Allie!!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Gratitude
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity.... It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow." ~ Melodie Beattie
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Now my time to cry...
Thanks for the post Brittany... I love you!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q9S3cT18Fs
Loved it...
Funny how life works that way, hey?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q9S3cT18Fs
Loved it...
Funny how life works that way, hey?
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