We went shopping today to spend some of our Christmas money. Kaleb wanted desperately to get a specific Indiana Jones Lego set - the Temple of Doom one. We were at Target and headed toward the Lego section. THIS is what we found! I've never seen these shelves so bare! I guess Legos were a big Christmas item this year and they haven't been able to restock them! We even went on the Lego website to see if we could order this set and it's on back order until April 21st! We'll keep checking but may be out of luck until spring...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Where have all the Legos gone?
DAY 364 - December 30, 2009
We went shopping today to spend some of our Christmas money. Kaleb wanted desperately to get a specific Indiana Jones Lego set - the Temple of Doom one. We were at Target and headed toward the Lego section. THIS is what we found! I've never seen these shelves so bare! I guess Legos were a big Christmas item this year and they haven't been able to restock them! We even went on the Lego website to see if we could order this set and it's on back order until April 21st! We'll keep checking but may be out of luck until spring...
We went shopping today to spend some of our Christmas money. Kaleb wanted desperately to get a specific Indiana Jones Lego set - the Temple of Doom one. We were at Target and headed toward the Lego section. THIS is what we found! I've never seen these shelves so bare! I guess Legos were a big Christmas item this year and they haven't been able to restock them! We even went on the Lego website to see if we could order this set and it's on back order until April 21st! We'll keep checking but may be out of luck until spring...
Better late than never!
DAY 363 - December 29, 2009
Told you we would be making some cookies AFTER Christmas! Here we're making our sugar cookies and will decorate them another night with Doug. He's got some days off coming up so we'll take advantage of that time to make them festive.
Told you we would be making some cookies AFTER Christmas! Here we're making our sugar cookies and will decorate them another night with Doug. He's got some days off coming up so we'll take advantage of that time to make them festive.
Ready for bed.
DAY 362 - December 28, 2009
We've been letting Lilly sleep with us lately. She's doing great and sleeps all the way through the night. The boys have really been enjoying this time with her. Here's Kaden getting ready to fall asleep. Lilly has obviously settled and is ready to go to bed. You can tell by the look on Little Bit's face that he's so proud to have her sleep with him.
We've been letting Lilly sleep with us lately. She's doing great and sleeps all the way through the night. The boys have really been enjoying this time with her. Here's Kaden getting ready to fall asleep. Lilly has obviously settled and is ready to go to bed. You can tell by the look on Little Bit's face that he's so proud to have her sleep with him.
Monday, December 28, 2009
All bundled up!
DAY 361 - December 27, 2009
We got a little snow...by a little I mean maybe 2-2.5 inches. Not a lot but definitely enough for the boys to want to play in it. Their friend Chandler from down the street came over and they got all bundled up to play. They had a blast and started making a "fort" out front. They were scooping up all the snow they could find and putting it in their block forms and making the outline of a fort. They got a fairly large "room" made and had 2 blocks stacked all the way around it. I kid you not...they had to have been out there for about 3-4 hours! I was really surprised at how long they lasted. When they came in their pant legs were covered in snow and frozen stiff at the ankles. That just meant time for a warm shower and jammies! We snuggled in for the night after that and played a game while we waited for Doug to get home from work.
We got a little snow...by a little I mean maybe 2-2.5 inches. Not a lot but definitely enough for the boys to want to play in it. Their friend Chandler from down the street came over and they got all bundled up to play. They had a blast and started making a "fort" out front. They were scooping up all the snow they could find and putting it in their block forms and making the outline of a fort. They got a fairly large "room" made and had 2 blocks stacked all the way around it. I kid you not...they had to have been out there for about 3-4 hours! I was really surprised at how long they lasted. When they came in their pant legs were covered in snow and frozen stiff at the ankles. That just meant time for a warm shower and jammies! We snuggled in for the night after that and played a game while we waited for Doug to get home from work.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
The day after...
DAY 360 - December 26, 2009
Here we are playing Rock Band. It was the first thing we did today and we're all still in our jammies but we're having fun. We didn't have the energy to put it together last night (See for yourself...check out the last picture on the Christmas Day post!). The first song we played was "Eye of the Tiger". Both boys have played this at the Goldman's house so they're quite good. Me on the other hand...not so much. My music and "beat" is struggling to come back from high school band.
Here we are playing Rock Band. It was the first thing we did today and we're all still in our jammies but we're having fun. We didn't have the energy to put it together last night (See for yourself...check out the last picture on the Christmas Day post!). The first song we played was "Eye of the Tiger". Both boys have played this at the Goldman's house so they're quite good. Me on the other hand...not so much. My music and "beat" is struggling to come back from high school band.
These pictures are from the Reynold's Farm Equipment light display the boys and I drove up to see tonight. Doug had to work and I'd been wanting to make it up to Fishers to see the display. I was a bit disappointed because I thought this was going to be a drive-thru type thing that would take some time to go through. Don't get me wrong...it was very neat...just not as large as I expected. Check out the pictures...I love the abominable snowman putting the star on the tree! The boys and stopped and got something from Starbucks to drink while we went through...Kaleb and I got hot chocolate and Little Bit got Carmel Spice Cider. Both were very good and we all enjoyed them. We NEVER go to Starbucks so this was a special surprise for them.
Christmas Day Happenings.
DAY 359 - December 25, 2009
Lots of Christmas photos to share:
Here's the tree Christmas morning. Unfortunately it looked nothing like this on Christmas Eve. We didn't put any presents under it at all because of Lilly. So, the boys awoke to a tree with tons of new presents under it...some from us and some from Santa. It's not really how I like to do it...after all...much of the fun of Christmas is the days leading up and seeing new presents appear under the tree for you. Checking them out and dreaming about what may be inside is just "part of it"! Maybe next year when Lilly is not so curious...
Reading their Santa letters. Every year Santa writes a letter to each of the boys and tells them what he's seen them doing this year.
Lilly getting into the events of the morning of course. There are rawhide bones in the bottom of this bag!
The boys each buy something for each other and love making it a surprise. They put great thought into their gifts and it really means a lot to Doug and I that they do this every year. Here they are with Kaden's Pez that Kaleb picked out for him. Kaden is up to over 30 Pez now...he just loves them!
Here they are with Kaleb's little elephant statue that Kaden bought. Kaleb is an elephant lover and while I wouldn't say he collects them...he does love them. I think it started with "Ellie" , the stuffed elephant he got as a baby from my mom. He's still got it and sleeps with it. He's also got another Webkinz elephant he's affectionately named "Ellie 2".
Here's Kaleb with his "big gift" from us. He loves his Indiana Jones Lego sets. While we were in Florida we bought these 2 sets from the Lego store in Downtown Disney and had them shipped back home.
This is Kaden's big gift this year. He's been saving his money for Rock Band for the Wii. For those of you who don't know this game it's really fun! It comes with a guitar, a drum set, and a microphone. You sing/play along to the songs and have your own little band going. In the game you "go on tour" and can gain fans and money depending on how well you play.
Tired after a long day...we're at our final stop for the day. This is at Doug's Grandma's house after eating and opening a few gifts. The boys are lounging with their cousin Nick and watching a little of the Christmas Story marathon that is on every year.
Some more lounging time with Dad at Doug's Grandma's house. Some of the family has left and we're just hanging out and enjoying the afternoon.
Can you tell he's had a long day? Here he is laying on his body pillow he got from family (Doug's mom and dad got the pillow and Doug's cousin's family got the pillow cover for him). The boys each got one of these pillows and I'm seriously thinking of getting one. Doug and I both really like them and they are SO COMFORTABLE!!! Each of the boys will use this pillow on their bed now because it stretches all the way across the top and they can put their smaller "character/decorative" pillows away.
Lots of Christmas photos to share:
Here's the tree Christmas morning. Unfortunately it looked nothing like this on Christmas Eve. We didn't put any presents under it at all because of Lilly. So, the boys awoke to a tree with tons of new presents under it...some from us and some from Santa. It's not really how I like to do it...after all...much of the fun of Christmas is the days leading up and seeing new presents appear under the tree for you. Checking them out and dreaming about what may be inside is just "part of it"! Maybe next year when Lilly is not so curious...
Reading their Santa letters. Every year Santa writes a letter to each of the boys and tells them what he's seen them doing this year.
Lilly getting into the events of the morning of course. There are rawhide bones in the bottom of this bag!
The boys each buy something for each other and love making it a surprise. They put great thought into their gifts and it really means a lot to Doug and I that they do this every year. Here they are with Kaden's Pez that Kaleb picked out for him. Kaden is up to over 30 Pez now...he just loves them!
Here they are with Kaleb's little elephant statue that Kaden bought. Kaleb is an elephant lover and while I wouldn't say he collects them...he does love them. I think it started with "Ellie" , the stuffed elephant he got as a baby from my mom. He's still got it and sleeps with it. He's also got another Webkinz elephant he's affectionately named "Ellie 2".
Here's Kaleb with his "big gift" from us. He loves his Indiana Jones Lego sets. While we were in Florida we bought these 2 sets from the Lego store in Downtown Disney and had them shipped back home.
This is Kaden's big gift this year. He's been saving his money for Rock Band for the Wii. For those of you who don't know this game it's really fun! It comes with a guitar, a drum set, and a microphone. You sing/play along to the songs and have your own little band going. In the game you "go on tour" and can gain fans and money depending on how well you play.
Tired after a long day...we're at our final stop for the day. This is at Doug's Grandma's house after eating and opening a few gifts. The boys are lounging with their cousin Nick and watching a little of the Christmas Story marathon that is on every year.
Some more lounging time with Dad at Doug's Grandma's house. Some of the family has left and we're just hanging out and enjoying the afternoon.
Can you tell he's had a long day? Here he is laying on his body pillow he got from family (Doug's mom and dad got the pillow and Doug's cousin's family got the pillow cover for him). The boys each got one of these pillows and I'm seriously thinking of getting one. Doug and I both really like them and they are SO COMFORTABLE!!! Each of the boys will use this pillow on their bed now because it stretches all the way across the top and they can put their smaller "character/decorative" pillows away.
A lot of Christmas Eve activities.
DAY 358 - December 24, 2009
We ran just a couple errands today but mostly made the day about the boys. We went to lunch and also went to a movie...Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel. It was really cute and the boys enjoyed it a lot. One of our errands was to stop at Kmart to pick up a prescription. Kaden and Kaleb both wanted to put some money in the Salvation Army bucket. The lady ringing the bell was having a great time and just singing and dancing the whole time. She offered the bell to Kaden and he took her up on it. I did my usual "embarrass the kids with the camera" act and snapped this one for picture of the day.
Kaden asked tonight if we could read my "T'was the Night Before Christmas" book. Of course I was thrilled. The boys (and Lilly) and I sat on the couch to read it with Doug close-by in "the king chair" to read. Actually, it ended up being Kaden that read most of the story with me only finishing the last page for him. I think he was getting tired of reading but thought there was much more than one page left. He was surprised when I read that last line and closed the book!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Christmas is for the dogs...literally!
DAY 357 - December 23, 2009
Tonight was a Christmas party at dog school. You may remember the Doggie Halloween Party at Indy K9 Kollege...well, this was similar to that one. Everyone bought a $5-$10 gift for a doggie gift exchange and put them in the middle of the room. Numbers were drawn twice...the first time you took your dog out to the gifts and let them "choose" a gift. The second time around you got to walk through everyone's gifts and steal one you'd rather have and replace it with your original gift. We ended up choosing a huge bag of doggie treats the first time around. The second time we stole a "Loofa Dog" dog toy. This stuffed animal is a dog shaped toy that is about 2 feet long! It's got a head and legs at one end and a tail and legs at the other. The body in between is about the width of a soda can and has squeakers at both ends. These toys were the hit at the party and there were about 6 that "the dogs" were fighting over. Lilly loves it and plays with it all the time!
Tonight was a Christmas party at dog school. You may remember the Doggie Halloween Party at Indy K9 Kollege...well, this was similar to that one. Everyone bought a $5-$10 gift for a doggie gift exchange and put them in the middle of the room. Numbers were drawn twice...the first time you took your dog out to the gifts and let them "choose" a gift. The second time around you got to walk through everyone's gifts and steal one you'd rather have and replace it with your original gift. We ended up choosing a huge bag of doggie treats the first time around. The second time we stole a "Loofa Dog" dog toy. This stuffed animal is a dog shaped toy that is about 2 feet long! It's got a head and legs at one end and a tail and legs at the other. The body in between is about the width of a soda can and has squeakers at both ends. These toys were the hit at the party and there were about 6 that "the dogs" were fighting over. Lilly loves it and plays with it all the time!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Christmas Cookies!
DAY 356 - December 22, 2009
We managed to do some baking tonight. I am way behind as you can tell and only now started making anything. I think we had 3-4 different things going at once this time because I was so far behind. Here they are dipping pretzels in white chocolate. Also on deck tonight were Ritz crackers with peanut butter dipped in white chocolate, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Mexican Wedding Cakes. Some of our Christmas cookies won't be made until after Christmas this time around...they'll get eaten just the same though!
We managed to do some baking tonight. I am way behind as you can tell and only now started making anything. I think we had 3-4 different things going at once this time because I was so far behind. Here they are dipping pretzels in white chocolate. Also on deck tonight were Ritz crackers with peanut butter dipped in white chocolate, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Mexican Wedding Cakes. Some of our Christmas cookies won't be made until after Christmas this time around...they'll get eaten just the same though!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Holiday craziness.
DAY 355 - December 21, 2009
Here we are getting things wrapped for Christmas. We waited longer than I wanted to but it finally got done. With all of us working together it didn't take as long as I thought it would. We had fun wrapping and I'm so thankful the boys liked getting the tags ready! Of all thing to do with wrapping...I dislike making the tags the most. Probably because my handwriting is the worst in the world and just ruins a pretty package in my opinion. A side note...most gifts come from the whole family in our house. Because of this and because I don't necessarily like writing "The Woods" for some reason we choose a different "from" message. Ours is always D, J, K2. Unfortunately I can't figure out how to make that look right for "K squared" but that's what it is! The boys know this is our "from" and like writing it.
It started snowing a little today when we came home from some errands. If you look closely against the boys' coats you can see the snowflakes. Kaleb and Kaden immediately started trying to catch the snowflakes on their tongues. Good thing I've started keeping my camera in my purse...it was easy to grab and capture this childhood act.
Kaleb and I ran a couple errands today. We ended up at Walmart and he happened upon this hat in the Christmas section. He decided that he had to wear it the rest of the shopping trip. Looks pretty festive doesn't it? Let me just tell you...he was definitely a sight for sore eyes among all those "Walmart people"...serioulsy...if you haven't already...do a search for "the people of Walmart" and check out what I mean. Check back anytime you need a good laugh!
DAY 354 - December 20, 2009
Here we are getting things wrapped for Christmas. We waited longer than I wanted to but it finally got done. With all of us working together it didn't take as long as I thought it would. We had fun wrapping and I'm so thankful the boys liked getting the tags ready! Of all thing to do with wrapping...I dislike making the tags the most. Probably because my handwriting is the worst in the world and just ruins a pretty package in my opinion. A side note...most gifts come from the whole family in our house. Because of this and because I don't necessarily like writing "The Woods" for some reason we choose a different "from" message. Ours is always D, J, K2. Unfortunately I can't figure out how to make that look right for "K squared" but that's what it is! The boys know this is our "from" and like writing it.
DAY 353 - December 19, 2009
It started snowing a little today when we came home from some errands. If you look closely against the boys' coats you can see the snowflakes. Kaleb and Kaden immediately started trying to catch the snowflakes on their tongues. Good thing I've started keeping my camera in my purse...it was easy to grab and capture this childhood act.
Friday, December 18, 2009
We finally did it!
DAY 352 - December 18, 2009
The boys have been wanting to make a gingerbread house for the last couple Christmases but we've just never done it. Admittedly, mostly because of me. I was always afraid of the difficulty ever since my sister-in-law told me of her experiences with one. She and Nick put one together and informed me of just how difficult it was. Well, this year we found a kit with all the sides and roof pieces already made and ready to assemble in a nice stand that holds it all together nicely. We built the house and have gotten a good start on the decorating. We're not quite done with it yet since the sides and back still need done but the top and front are looking pretty good I think...what about you?
The boys have been wanting to make a gingerbread house for the last couple Christmases but we've just never done it. Admittedly, mostly because of me. I was always afraid of the difficulty ever since my sister-in-law told me of her experiences with one. She and Nick put one together and informed me of just how difficult it was. Well, this year we found a kit with all the sides and roof pieces already made and ready to assemble in a nice stand that holds it all together nicely. We built the house and have gotten a good start on the decorating. We're not quite done with it yet since the sides and back still need done but the top and front are looking pretty good I think...what about you?
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Counting down...
DAY 351 - December 17, 2009
This is our countdown to Christmas calendar. The little cabinet is filled with 24 drawers for each day of the month, each containing an ornament for the wooden tree. Although, instead of a "days 'til Christmas" thing we just put it on for each day of the month. The 24th is a little Santa ornament so we like that one to be the last one we put on.
This is our countdown to Christmas calendar. The little cabinet is filled with 24 drawers for each day of the month, each containing an ornament for the wooden tree. Although, instead of a "days 'til Christmas" thing we just put it on for each day of the month. The 24th is a little Santa ornament so we like that one to be the last one we put on.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
T'was one CRAZY night before Christmas.
DAY 350 - December 16, 2009
Tonight was the JG-E Christmas program titled "T'was one CRAZY night before Christmas". In these programs the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders all participate. The 5th graders are the ones that have parts assigned to them and are all up on the stage for the program. The 3rd and 4th graders are on risers in front of the stage. Tonight Kaleb was "Ray", one of the cousins. His job was to carry in all the luggage for the 14 visiting family members which you can see him doing above. He was the only one carrying in luggage and it seemed to go on forever! That is one hard working cousin! Kaden is in the 2nd picture dead center in the top row. He sang his little heart out and, as usual, had a smile on his face the entire time! Both boys did a great job and the play was really cute.
Tonight was the JG-E Christmas program titled "T'was one CRAZY night before Christmas". In these programs the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders all participate. The 5th graders are the ones that have parts assigned to them and are all up on the stage for the program. The 3rd and 4th graders are on risers in front of the stage. Tonight Kaleb was "Ray", one of the cousins. His job was to carry in all the luggage for the 14 visiting family members which you can see him doing above. He was the only one carrying in luggage and it seemed to go on forever! That is one hard working cousin! Kaden is in the 2nd picture dead center in the top row. He sang his little heart out and, as usual, had a smile on his face the entire time! Both boys did a great job and the play was really cute.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Getting involved.
DAY 349 - December 15, 2009
Tonight was David Taylor's fundraiser. David is the IMPD Lieutenant running for Perry Township Constable and Doug is his chairman running the campaign. The fundraiser was a big success with a great turnout. Here is Doug with David on the right and his son Cameron on the left.
Kaleb has been wanting to make a smoothie for a several days now. First, we didn't have any bananas; then we didn't have time for an involved snack like that. So, tonight was the night. He added bananas to milk and ice and put a little chocolate syrup in for good measure. As you can tell, he's pretty pleased with the outcome!
This is one of my Christmas tree ornaments from when I was really little. I'm not exactly sure how old it is or how long I've had it but, let's put it this way, I don't remember ever NOT having it. This little angel closes her eyes when she is lays on her back. Not that she ever does that on the Christmas tree but you can bet I make her close her eyes at least once before she goes on the branch.
This family shopped with David Bausman (Perry Township GOP Club President) and his wife Katie, as well as with Judge Bob Spear and his wife Kay.
City-County Councilman Mike Speedy and Mark Warner of Faulkner Strategies shopped with this family. Mike Speedy is running for the House District 90 seat
Tonight was David Taylor's fundraiser. David is the IMPD Lieutenant running for Perry Township Constable and Doug is his chairman running the campaign. The fundraiser was a big success with a great turnout. Here is Doug with David on the right and his son Cameron on the left.
DAY 348 - December 14, 2009
Kaleb has been wanting to make a smoothie for a several days now. First, we didn't have any bananas; then we didn't have time for an involved snack like that. So, tonight was the night. He added bananas to milk and ice and put a little chocolate syrup in for good measure. As you can tell, he's pretty pleased with the outcome!
DAY 347 - December 13, 2009
This is one of my Christmas tree ornaments from when I was really little. I'm not exactly sure how old it is or how long I've had it but, let's put it this way, I don't remember ever NOT having it. This little angel closes her eyes when she is lays on her back. Not that she ever does that on the Christmas tree but you can bet I make her close her eyes at least once before she goes on the branch.
DAY 346 - December 12, 2009
Today was the GOP Families Project Christmas Shop. The Families Project is a group Doug started in an attempt to involve families in local Republican politics. So often events are held that are not always conducive to having kids attend. This means that usually one of the parents has to be home with the kids while the other attends the event or they need to find a sitter. The idea of this group is to involve everyone in the family and get younger people involved. This Christmas Shop was their first event. It was a HUGE success with 5 needy families being provided some necessities and fun for Christmas. The group raised enough money to give each family approximately $500.00 and still has some money in the account for future events. These families were SO THANKFUL and it was so nice to be a part of it. While this event was not political, each family was escorted by local politically involved individual or someone running for a local elected position.
David Taylor and his family escorted this family with 4 young boys.
This family shopped with representatives from the McAtee family. Bart McAtee is running for Marion County Sheriff.
This family shopped with David Bausman (Perry Township GOP Club President) and his wife Katie, as well as with Judge Bob Spear and his wife Kay.
City-County Councilman Mike Speedy and Mark Warner of Faulkner Strategies shopped with this family. Mike Speedy is running for the House District 90 seat
Tim and Jennifer Ping and their son Brandon shopped with this family. Tim Ping is running for the House District 90 seat.
Friday, December 11, 2009
What a bunch!
DAY 345 - December 11, 2009
Tonight was Doug's Middle Shift Christmas party with the guys from the police department. Here they are...This motley crew includes (from left to right) Nick Dine, Brian Falco, Jay Arnold, Brian Long, Doug, Zac (new enough that I don't know his last name or I've forgotten it!), Donny Davis, Jeff Houchins, Jeff McCorkle, Jimmy Ison, and, at top, Brian Blackwell.
Tonight was Doug's Middle Shift Christmas party with the guys from the police department. Here they are...This motley crew includes (from left to right) Nick Dine, Brian Falco, Jay Arnold, Brian Long, Doug, Zac (new enough that I don't know his last name or I've forgotten it!), Donny Davis, Jeff Houchins, Jeff McCorkle, Jimmy Ison, and, at top, Brian Blackwell.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Way too fancy for me...but since I was invited...
DAY 344 - December 10, 2009
This is one of the banquet rooms at The Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis. The Columbia Club is a fanch-schmancy, too-rich-for-me kind of hotel. It's someplace I'd never dream of going and paying for a place to sleep at their rates. But, I was invited by City Councilman Mike Speedy
to attend a luncheon held by the Greater Indianapolis Republican Women's Club where he sponsored a table. It was a nice lunch and I knew a couple other women sitting at our table as well as several others in the room.
This is one of the banquet rooms at The Columbia Club in downtown Indianapolis. The Columbia Club is a fanch-schmancy, too-rich-for-me kind of hotel. It's someplace I'd never dream of going and paying for a place to sleep at their rates. But, I was invited by City Councilman Mike Speedy
to attend a luncheon held by the Greater Indianapolis Republican Women's Club where he sponsored a table. It was a nice lunch and I knew a couple other women sitting at our table as well as several others in the room.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
My favorite kind of Christmas tree...
DAY 343 - December 9, 2009
We FINALLY finished the Christmas tree tonight...well, "almost finished" I should say. The tree has been up with lights on waiting for a day when Doug was off work and we could decorate it together as a family. Tonight was that night. We dug out all the ornaments that have been around for years. Some of mine are from as far back as 1974...yes, I'm getting old! The boys also enjoy gathering theirs. They've each get one for Christmas every year that we make with their initials and the year they received it. **See below for a funny story about one of Kaleb's ornaments. In addition to that, we make ornaments every year to give to relatives that has their picture on it. It's fun to see how they've changed. The tree is just like I like it...with ornaments lasting through the years reminding us of moments in our lives. Sure, I like the "pretty" designer trees with their matching ornaments and colors but our Christmas tree means more to me.
When we were done putting the ornaments on the tree I decided that maybe we wouldn't do tinsel this year. With Lilly around and the mess it can sometimes make I thought we'd go without it this year...even though it's something I love and always remember from my younger years. Well, I said our tree was "almost finished" earlier in this post because I looked back at the tree after we were done putting the ornaments and definitely feel something is missing. Even with the lights and all the color from the ornaments it just looks dull to me. I think what's missing is the sparkle and movement of the tinsel...so I think we'll be putting that on again as usual. The tree just isn't "right" without it.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
A quick trip...what a hassle!
DAY 342 - December 8, 2009
I made a very quick trip to the grocery store tonight. We're out of stuff for breakfast...it was a necessary trip. I really don't like making these kinds of trips to the grocery. usually because it ends up costing me more and what a hassle it is to go more than necessary. When I make this kind of trip I don't usually run to Aldi which is where the cost is obvious. It was Kroger tonight. Yes, I found what I needed fairly quickly but dread the fact that I'll have to make a "real" trip to the grocery this weekend.
I made a very quick trip to the grocery store tonight. We're out of stuff for breakfast...it was a necessary trip. I really don't like making these kinds of trips to the grocery. usually because it ends up costing me more and what a hassle it is to go more than necessary. When I make this kind of trip I don't usually run to Aldi which is where the cost is obvious. It was Kroger tonight. Yes, I found what I needed fairly quickly but dread the fact that I'll have to make a "real" trip to the grocery this weekend.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Some signs of Christmas...
DAY 341 - December 7, 2009
These little guys sit inside our front door on the component table. They light up and change colors and look really cute.
Through the years, just seeing this book and having it out in the house means" Christmas is coming". I've had this book since way before I could even read. The date inside says "Christmas 1972" and I got it from my Grandma and Grandpa Witkovski (my Mom's parents). Sure, it's worn, been ripped and taped back together, and has pencil smiley faces still visible after trying to erase on each page. I remember writing those smiley faces each time I memorized a page of the book. At one time I had the entire thing memorized but now can only recite the first few pages. I always get stuck on the part that goes "The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below."
As you can see, this book now sits high on the mantle so little fingers and puppy teeth don't get to it.
DAY 340 - December 6, 2009
These little guys sit inside our front door on the component table. They light up and change colors and look really cute.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Another "this and that" post!
DAY 339 - December 5, 2009
Kaden's first basketball game was today. This is his first year playing and seems to really enjoy it. He's on the 3rd grade team and plays for the Perry Township Youth Basketball organization. His team is the Mustangs. They didn't win this game but it was evident that all the boys had a great time. That's Kaden on the right throwing the ball in for play.
DAY 338 - December 4, 2009
Doug's schedule has been very hectic and his plate very full these last couple weeks. The boys and I were out running errands and decided to leave him a little surprise on his car for him at work. We were going to meet up with him but unfortunately he left his cell phone in his car when we were trying to reach him. Suspecting this, I headed to the Department and found his car sitting outside. We decided to leave his card and surprise on his windshield for him. Luckily it was a cold night because we stopped and got him one of those Nestle Toll House ice cream sandwiches...you know the ones...they've got chocolate chip cookies on each side of vanilla ice cream. I remembered how much he liked them and thought he might enjoy one tonight.
DAY 337 - December 3, 2009
Kaden's first basketball game was today. This is his first year playing and seems to really enjoy it. He's on the 3rd grade team and plays for the Perry Township Youth Basketball organization. His team is the Mustangs. They didn't win this game but it was evident that all the boys had a great time. That's Kaden on the right throwing the ball in for play.
DAY 338 - December 4, 2009
Doug's schedule has been very hectic and his plate very full these last couple weeks. The boys and I were out running errands and decided to leave him a little surprise on his car for him at work. We were going to meet up with him but unfortunately he left his cell phone in his car when we were trying to reach him. Suspecting this, I headed to the Department and found his car sitting outside. We decided to leave his card and surprise on his windshield for him. Luckily it was a cold night because we stopped and got him one of those Nestle Toll House ice cream sandwiches...you know the ones...they've got chocolate chip cookies on each side of vanilla ice cream. I remembered how much he liked them and thought he might enjoy one tonight.
DAY 337 - December 3, 2009
I LOVE this Christmas decoration. I've had it for years and there's just something about it. Santa's beard is frayed strings of some kind and they are so soft! This shelf is the perfect spot for it too...I love the way his beard hangs off the edge.
DAY 336 - December 2, 2009
Tonight we got the tree out to at least start on getting it decorated. This is as far as we got for now. We put it up, fluffed the branches, and put on the lights. The fluffing part is the part I dislike the most. Well, that and just taking it down. Usually by the time we take it down I'm ready to have some normalcy again and just wish I could take the whole thing downstairs lights, ornaments, and all as is so I don't have to do it all over again next Christmas. But, that didn't happen last year (and obviously never will) so here is our start!
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