Can you get a virus through the computer? I'm pretty sure I got one from Heather! I haven't been sick in a long time, and I also haven't blogged for a long time ... now all of a sudden - YUCK! I have fever, chills, and aches. If I recall from Heather's blog, last week she was sick too, so I think someone should investigate this whole computer virus thing. True story ... several years ago my Mom took a basic computer class in Florida, and sure enough she asked, "can you get a virus through the computer?" Sure, I was laughing hysterically at her "old people" question, but I'm not laughing anymore!
So, it was a nice relaxing Thanksgiving break (until yesterday when I crashed), and fun to spend time with family. I am soooo thankful for many things, and every year I tell myself that I will not take these things for granted. But, then I continue on my busy life and start taking things for granted again. So here's my short list of Thanksgivings. I am thankful for family and special friends. I am thankful that Alli made it to Hesston, KS and back safely this weekend. I am thankful that we got to spend time with Galen & Ruth and Ron & Barb. I am thankful that my husband lets me sleep as much as I want when I'm not feeling well, he even fixed me a bowl of icecream! I am thankful that Kevin has finished his Bible homework. I am thankful that Abbi has new glasses, and can read SO much better! (pictures as soon as I figure it out, Kim) I'm thankful that Mitch can fix my Gator and my car, both in the same weekend, except that he chooses not to. Instead he has fixed his friend Dylan's truck, and someone elses vehicle. He said he'll put me on the list! :)
Now I'm in the middle of "throwing Christmas" around my house. That's what I call it. I carry my boxes upstairs, take off the lids, and start tossing things around. Then, Ta-Dah!, we have Christmas! I need to put on some wonderful Christmas music, to help me complete the task.
More news later, I'm in the middle of doing Spring Break battle with Mitch and 3 of his friends. What to do, what to do?
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Life with almost grownups!
A glimpse of what happens when your kids begin to grow up.
Thursday night, late because Mitch had to finish something on his truck, Dave & him left for his first official college visit. And this happened only because we forced the issue. Mitch is thinking he has at least until next August to visit and decide on a college! Anyway, they headed south to Vincennes to check out the "college of choice" on Mitch's very short list. Vincennes is the university where Mitch received a one-year paid scholarship, because of his first place finish at the state level, at Skills USA last spring. He competed in a Small Engine Technology contest. So ... anyway, off they went, about a 5 hour drive. Spent several hours on campus, and then had to hurry back home so Mitch could go to bed early. Yeah right! Remember he's 17! He said he needed to sleep so he wouldn't fall asleep in his tree stand this morning. Don't all of you know that today was a Deer Hunter's Holiday???? It is the opening day of shotgun season! WooHoo! I'm really not sure what time he went to bed, but it wasn't before midnight, thanks to the company of Tucker and making food, banging pots and pans in my kitchen! He was up bright and early at 6:00am to hit the tree stand. I texted him (the only way to communicate with him) about 10:00am and asked if he was OK. His reply - "No, I'm dead"! I know I've got to quit worrying so much. So what if he's all alone in a big woods with a huge powerful shotgun. Why should I worry, I put him in God's hands many years ago! Today he didn't get anything, but there's still many weeks left! Tonight, as Mitch was leaving for a rodeo, he asked/told me he's going to ride a bull! I, as any loving Mother would do, hit the roof! He laughed and told me he couldn't anyway, since he's not 18 yet. So, I've only got until February to NOT worry about bull riding!
Then our other adult, Alli, came to our house tonight with her wonderful friend, Kyle. (see, I said I'd use your name) We had promised her a double date to Olive Garden for her birthday, which was on October 31. Olive Garden is her favorite spot! So off we went, and her wonderful roomie, Jocelyn, stayed with Kevin & Abbi. There is something so rewarding, when as parents you can sit and have adult conversation that has meaning, with your very own child. Yes, I remember the days when we couldn't even "reason" with her ... but that was a long time ago! We actually reminisced about the dreaded wooden spoon. And Alli told Dad about the time that her and Mitch took the spoon to the fire pit and burned it! I knew about this, but obviously Dad didn't. We had a good laugh about that one. When we got home, Abbi & Jocelyn had made brownies and had Abbi's bunnies in the house and were just having a great time!
So that was life for our Big kids this week. Oh and I almost forgot ... ND won! wow!
Thursday night, late because Mitch had to finish something on his truck, Dave & him left for his first official college visit. And this happened only because we forced the issue. Mitch is thinking he has at least until next August to visit and decide on a college! Anyway, they headed south to Vincennes to check out the "college of choice" on Mitch's very short list. Vincennes is the university where Mitch received a one-year paid scholarship, because of his first place finish at the state level, at Skills USA last spring. He competed in a Small Engine Technology contest. So ... anyway, off they went, about a 5 hour drive. Spent several hours on campus, and then had to hurry back home so Mitch could go to bed early. Yeah right! Remember he's 17! He said he needed to sleep so he wouldn't fall asleep in his tree stand this morning. Don't all of you know that today was a Deer Hunter's Holiday???? It is the opening day of shotgun season! WooHoo! I'm really not sure what time he went to bed, but it wasn't before midnight, thanks to the company of Tucker and making food, banging pots and pans in my kitchen! He was up bright and early at 6:00am to hit the tree stand. I texted him (the only way to communicate with him) about 10:00am and asked if he was OK. His reply - "No, I'm dead"! I know I've got to quit worrying so much. So what if he's all alone in a big woods with a huge powerful shotgun. Why should I worry, I put him in God's hands many years ago! Today he didn't get anything, but there's still many weeks left! Tonight, as Mitch was leaving for a rodeo, he asked/told me he's going to ride a bull! I, as any loving Mother would do, hit the roof! He laughed and told me he couldn't anyway, since he's not 18 yet. So, I've only got until February to NOT worry about bull riding!
Then our other adult, Alli, came to our house tonight with her wonderful friend, Kyle. (see, I said I'd use your name) We had promised her a double date to Olive Garden for her birthday, which was on October 31. Olive Garden is her favorite spot! So off we went, and her wonderful roomie, Jocelyn, stayed with Kevin & Abbi. There is something so rewarding, when as parents you can sit and have adult conversation that has meaning, with your very own child. Yes, I remember the days when we couldn't even "reason" with her ... but that was a long time ago! We actually reminisced about the dreaded wooden spoon. And Alli told Dad about the time that her and Mitch took the spoon to the fire pit and burned it! I knew about this, but obviously Dad didn't. We had a good laugh about that one. When we got home, Abbi & Jocelyn had made brownies and had Abbi's bunnies in the house and were just having a great time!
So that was life for our Big kids this week. Oh and I almost forgot ... ND won! wow!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
The Big Fall!
So here goes ... the Big Fall into the world of Blog! Hats off to Kim, Heather, and Amber who are my inspiration! Who knows, this may replace my dreaded Christmas letter!
Or do I mean ... the Big Fall of leaves? I must have raked thousands tonight! But they are sooo beautiful, and also fun for Abbi to toss her kitty into and giggle as he scrambles for freedom! Do you remember when you learned that it doesn't matter how high you throw a kitty, it will always land on its feet. I was witness to this phenomenon tonight!
Or maybe I meant ... the Big Fall-ing in Love again and again with my wonderful hubby, who just spent a week with me in Cancun. Sun and sand and blissful sleep for 6 whole days! Oh and eating whenever and wherever and for however long you wanted to (homemade salsa and guacamole w/chips every day for lunch)! No small kids to keep happy (Kevin & Abbi), no teenagers (Mitch) and not so teenagers (Alli-20) to have lecturing conversations with ... just me & Dave gazing into each others eyes across the table.
Or the best Big Fall of all, is when I fall into bed in a few!
Hey, Hollywood doesn't need those greedy writers when I'm around!!! Now if I can just figure out the whole picture thing ... maybe if I wait until Alli's home from college for Christmas break, she can help me!
Or do I mean ... the Big Fall of leaves? I must have raked thousands tonight! But they are sooo beautiful, and also fun for Abbi to toss her kitty into and giggle as he scrambles for freedom! Do you remember when you learned that it doesn't matter how high you throw a kitty, it will always land on its feet. I was witness to this phenomenon tonight!
Or maybe I meant ... the Big Fall-ing in Love again and again with my wonderful hubby, who just spent a week with me in Cancun. Sun and sand and blissful sleep for 6 whole days! Oh and eating whenever and wherever and for however long you wanted to (homemade salsa and guacamole w/chips every day for lunch)! No small kids to keep happy (Kevin & Abbi), no teenagers (Mitch) and not so teenagers (Alli-20) to have lecturing conversations with ... just me & Dave gazing into each others eyes across the table.
Or the best Big Fall of all, is when I fall into bed in a few!
Hey, Hollywood doesn't need those greedy writers when I'm around!!! Now if I can just figure out the whole picture thing ... maybe if I wait until Alli's home from college for Christmas break, she can help me!
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