Today brought the joy of spending time with the little mr before and after going to work...even got to sneak out of work early to babysit little man! He isn't feeling that great today with a stuffed head and runny nose...and a cough. One of those days that jammies all day are a must.
All those without some type of car trouble this week raise your hands...huh? it's just us that have constant car trouble? Aggghhhh! Enough already...today my car wouldn't start AGAIN but this time Toby had the joy. Of course I was home without a vehicle as Lace had just left for work and her shift started shortly before he called. Luckily our oldest daughter came to the rescue as she was just pulling into the FM area shortly...so went directly to jump the car at the office. All are home now warm and safe!
It's time to set up the tree the kids tell me. Oh boy...I don't have the energy to keep up with the laundry and house the way it is! Now we have to literally DIG the tree boxes out from under a heap...uuuggghhh is all I can think! Maybe a little Charlie Brown Christmas tree would work this year? We have had a couple of those over the years...probably my favorites!
Thanksgiving is almost upon us...another year to be thankful for so much. Knowing we have raised 4 kids...well almost, and they are still healthy and well is enough to be thankful for, and now this year, we have been more than blessed with a gorgeous perfect grandchild. Who knew it could fall into place so perfectly....for all the times we felt so hopeless and scared...the Lord knew and we are very blessed. Thank you!
Goodnight! And HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Feelin kinda grouchy?
Came home from work today to find the little mr feeling a little grouchy...his mommy said he has been kinda grouchy all day and not his usual fun, smiley silly self. HHmmmm guess he is feeling a little like the rest of the world today! Seems like more and more grouchy people inhabit this city every day. Maybe it's that everyone is so bogged down with debt and responsibilities that they have no more room in their heart for joy. Maybe they are just downright angry about the life they have....or the family they grew up in. Let's all take time to enjoy the simple things in life...remembering that "the best things in life ... aren't things". I need to remember this more than anyone! Enough said. Good reminder for all of us.
Just thinking back to a year ago. Brooks was just starting hockey tryouts in Roseau...we were unsure of how the year would go. Little did we know the rollercoaster he had stepped onto...we of course were hooked to it by the love of our son, whipping this way and that with emotion, thinking we had made a huge mistake...wishing we could use a mulligan...a RE-do...but all in all, he had a great season, gained alot of confidence and ended up being able to step onto the ice for the state tournament at the Xcel Center anyway! Life isn't always easy or fair...but it is exciting and full of the unknown. This year I have no expectations at all and will leave this in the Lord's hands. What will be will be. And that is going to be good enough for me!
Time to monkey a little bit more on some photos...if only I could spend more time doing what I love...and learn a little bit more. Up until this point, I have basically "winged it" just snapping pics here and there with really no knowledge of photography at all. Just what I SEE...and that too, is good enough for me! As long as I capture the wonderful images and memories that go along with them, it is enough. Hoping all the people I love in this world will have a wonderful week.
Night night. (not quite but soon enough!)
Just thinking back to a year ago. Brooks was just starting hockey tryouts in Roseau...we were unsure of how the year would go. Little did we know the rollercoaster he had stepped onto...we of course were hooked to it by the love of our son, whipping this way and that with emotion, thinking we had made a huge mistake...wishing we could use a mulligan...a RE-do...but all in all, he had a great season, gained alot of confidence and ended up being able to step onto the ice for the state tournament at the Xcel Center anyway! Life isn't always easy or fair...but it is exciting and full of the unknown. This year I have no expectations at all and will leave this in the Lord's hands. What will be will be. And that is going to be good enough for me!
Time to monkey a little bit more on some photos...if only I could spend more time doing what I love...and learn a little bit more. Up until this point, I have basically "winged it" just snapping pics here and there with really no knowledge of photography at all. Just what I SEE...and that too, is good enough for me! As long as I capture the wonderful images and memories that go along with them, it is enough. Hoping all the people I love in this world will have a wonderful week.
Night night. (not quite but soon enough!)
Saturday, November 15, 2008
You'll be in my heart...
The Tarzen song...reminds me so much of my grandma Amy and the day of uncle Ray's funeral. Grandma was so sad and confused, absolutely heartbreaking to see. At the reception she posed with me, Mel and Geoff for a picture before leaving, and held my hand to keep her steady. Probably hadn't held my hand since I was a small child. I miss her so much -she taught me so much...so much about being happy with simple things in life. Thank you grandma for loving all of us like you did...can't wait to see you again someday. You'll be in my heart...
The last weekend of hunting and a fun day staying home today with just Linds, Lace and Rylan. Aaron was off to Fergus Falls for his first hockey game but rode with the Pinks today...their son will ride with us next weekend. Said he had fun...they won in OT. He is growing up too fast! Isn't that what Brooks said about 8 yrs ago on the last 5 minutes of his 10th birthday? =O( Thanking the Good Lord for bringing home all the guys safely again today.
Picture day today...I only 135 pics taken! How can I possibly stay away from the camera with such a darling little grandson in the house? I got some absolutely beautiful shots of him and his mommy today...and many more of just RyGuy. Gotta love that little Rybaby!
Time to visit with the family upstairs...signing off for tonight.
Goodnight.
The last weekend of hunting and a fun day staying home today with just Linds, Lace and Rylan. Aaron was off to Fergus Falls for his first hockey game but rode with the Pinks today...their son will ride with us next weekend. Said he had fun...they won in OT. He is growing up too fast! Isn't that what Brooks said about 8 yrs ago on the last 5 minutes of his 10th birthday? =O( Thanking the Good Lord for bringing home all the guys safely again today.
Picture day today...I only 135 pics taken! How can I possibly stay away from the camera with such a darling little grandson in the house? I got some absolutely beautiful shots of him and his mommy today...and many more of just RyGuy. Gotta love that little Rybaby!
Time to visit with the family upstairs...signing off for tonight.
Goodnight.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Good music soothes the soul...
As dad used to say, good music can calm the beast in all of us....I think he is right. Sitting here listening to some good Christian music feels so good...it's like it speaks directly to my heart...giving me the attitude toward others and life that I was created to have. There is always such a peaceful feeling when we focus on Christ instead of ourselves. Listening to this music makes such a difference in the way I view things...the older I get, the more I desire the peace that comes with this. If only I knew then what I know now...? Maybe I could have avoided some of the major bumps of life. Chalk it up to learning from my mistakes I guess.
Speaking of my dad, yesterday was Veteran's Day and I thought of dad so much. I think of him often anyway but thinking of his service to our country brings joy to my heart. He was quite a man...I miss him and wish I could visit with him up in his stokin hot room - trying to talk over the loud volume of his TV...glad he got to enjoy that his last years though! Thanks Bernie & Amy! I am thankful for all the extra years we got to have dad around. Can't imagine how much mom misses him.. Good thing Brooks is there to keep her busy and keep her company.
The Little Mr continues to grow and amaze all of us. Lately he has discovered his voice...and is cooing up a storm! Each day he coos and coos a little more, melting each of our hearts into puddles of mush!
One weekend left of hunting...nothing for any of our guys yet - they have usually slain a big monster buck by this time...so where are they hiding? Probably in all the corn the farmers have NOT been able to harvest yet! Good for the deer I guess! Looking forward to seeing our oldest boy tomorrow as he heads home for another weekend of hunting. Soon those weekends will come to a close as hockey will be in full swing. This will be Brooks' last year of hockey - seems like he has played all his life...guess he pretty much has, starting at age 5. Will we go through hockey withdrawals when it is all said and done? NOPE. I am pretty sure about that. NOPE. Especially Mhd hockey - oh my gosh can't wait til that is over for good! Roseau is soooo much different than Mhd - and SO MUCH BETTER! Glad Brooks gets the chance to experience how it should be and hope he has a wonderful last year...his senior year.
Soon time to watch a new episode of Criminal Minds with my wonderful hubby and son. Looking forward to the weekend as usual. Seems like corporate America has taken it's toll on me. And half of the world!
Nite.
Speaking of my dad, yesterday was Veteran's Day and I thought of dad so much. I think of him often anyway but thinking of his service to our country brings joy to my heart. He was quite a man...I miss him and wish I could visit with him up in his stokin hot room - trying to talk over the loud volume of his TV...glad he got to enjoy that his last years though! Thanks Bernie & Amy! I am thankful for all the extra years we got to have dad around. Can't imagine how much mom misses him.. Good thing Brooks is there to keep her busy and keep her company.
The Little Mr continues to grow and amaze all of us. Lately he has discovered his voice...and is cooing up a storm! Each day he coos and coos a little more, melting each of our hearts into puddles of mush!
One weekend left of hunting...nothing for any of our guys yet - they have usually slain a big monster buck by this time...so where are they hiding? Probably in all the corn the farmers have NOT been able to harvest yet! Good for the deer I guess! Looking forward to seeing our oldest boy tomorrow as he heads home for another weekend of hunting. Soon those weekends will come to a close as hockey will be in full swing. This will be Brooks' last year of hockey - seems like he has played all his life...guess he pretty much has, starting at age 5. Will we go through hockey withdrawals when it is all said and done? NOPE. I am pretty sure about that. NOPE. Especially Mhd hockey - oh my gosh can't wait til that is over for good! Roseau is soooo much different than Mhd - and SO MUCH BETTER! Glad Brooks gets the chance to experience how it should be and hope he has a wonderful last year...his senior year.
Soon time to watch a new episode of Criminal Minds with my wonderful hubby and son. Looking forward to the weekend as usual. Seems like corporate America has taken it's toll on me. And half of the world!
Nite.
Friday, November 7, 2008
All is quiet...sshhhh
Haven't heard the house this quiet in awhile...the guys are all asleep early dreaming of slaying the big buck tomorrow at sunrise. While they are freezing their butts off I will be sleeping sound in a nice warm bed! Haven't slept in for a long time...if little man isn't up too much for his mom, I will take the chance to snooze. If he is, I will take the opportunity to snuggle him!
A hairy day at the office today as I was there alone most of the day. For a Friday there sure were alot of people leaving things to the last minute...what's new! Little did I know that when I finally escaped the place just before 5pm, my car decided to go nuts and honk and flash lights like a freek show of sorts. Finally I got the noise to stop - but the darn dang car wouldn't start! Completely dead like the racoon lying on the road on the way to work this morning. Aagghhh! Cars are a pain in the neck sometimes...and the checkbook.
Heading off for some zzzzzz's now....and hopefully a good night of sleep. Of course I am the designated ALARM clock for these helpless guys...4:30am it is! Praying for safety while out hunting...for my guys.
Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite. If they do, hit em with a shoe, til they're black and blue. Dad used to say this...gotta miss that man. Love you dad.
A hairy day at the office today as I was there alone most of the day. For a Friday there sure were alot of people leaving things to the last minute...what's new! Little did I know that when I finally escaped the place just before 5pm, my car decided to go nuts and honk and flash lights like a freek show of sorts. Finally I got the noise to stop - but the darn dang car wouldn't start! Completely dead like the racoon lying on the road on the way to work this morning. Aagghhh! Cars are a pain in the neck sometimes...and the checkbook.
Heading off for some zzzzzz's now....and hopefully a good night of sleep. Of course I am the designated ALARM clock for these helpless guys...4:30am it is! Praying for safety while out hunting...for my guys.
Goodnight, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite. If they do, hit em with a shoe, til they're black and blue. Dad used to say this...gotta miss that man. Love you dad.
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