Ok. I know it's Lent and all, but it's my birthday, and it only comes every four years! This is one of my all-time favorite 80's songs. Just indulge me for a few minutes. The video's not too clear, but the music's what I really want to hear.
Friday, February 29, 2008
The week has flown by and now I'm getting ready for a busy weekend.
First, a bloggy item, Jane recently tagged me for the middle name meme. I did that one before, and you can find it here.
Our neighborhood puts on garage sale weekends four times a year and this weekend is one of those weekends. It's in the city code or something that we are not allowed to hold garage sales unless it's during those certain weekends in the year. It ends up working out really well because you can plan ahead and then drive all around checking out the sales. The kids are searching around their rooms to find things to sell, dreaming of the riches they'll make, HA! I'm going to put out a few things to see what luck I have. Even my mom is here to do some selling! We'll see!
Ryan has his first baseball game tomorrow. This year, his team is the Chicago Cubs. His uniform is cute with the pinstripes and blue and red cap. This is his last year with the Shetland division, then he moves up to the Bronco division (I think that's the one). Kathryn starts her soccer season next Saturday.
Ryan and Emily both need haircuts. They've been postponed because of sicknesses, but now they can't wait any longer. Appointments need to be made NOW!!
Today is my 44th birthday. Steve and I will be going out dinner. Not sure where yet. My mom will watch the kids. We haven't gone out on a date/dinner in ages, so this is a nice treat.
Everyone have a blessed weekend!
First, a bloggy item, Jane recently tagged me for the middle name meme. I did that one before, and you can find it here.
Our neighborhood puts on garage sale weekends four times a year and this weekend is one of those weekends. It's in the city code or something that we are not allowed to hold garage sales unless it's during those certain weekends in the year. It ends up working out really well because you can plan ahead and then drive all around checking out the sales. The kids are searching around their rooms to find things to sell, dreaming of the riches they'll make, HA! I'm going to put out a few things to see what luck I have. Even my mom is here to do some selling! We'll see!
Ryan has his first baseball game tomorrow. This year, his team is the Chicago Cubs. His uniform is cute with the pinstripes and blue and red cap. This is his last year with the Shetland division, then he moves up to the Bronco division (I think that's the one). Kathryn starts her soccer season next Saturday.
Ryan and Emily both need haircuts. They've been postponed because of sicknesses, but now they can't wait any longer. Appointments need to be made NOW!!
Today is my 44th birthday. Steve and I will be going out dinner. Not sure where yet. My mom will watch the kids. We haven't gone out on a date/dinner in ages, so this is a nice treat.
Everyone have a blessed weekend!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Sweetness from My Boy
I can get weary hearing things like this:
"Why can't you buy us a playstation (Gameboy, such and such DVD, or any substitution of your choice) . Everyone else has one!"
"I don't like this chicken!"
"Can I have some cookies?" Requested at 7:00 AM.
"You're so mean!"
Then I hear from my sick Ryan, droopy eyed and feverish, looking me right in the eye:
"Thank you for doing your best to make me feel better." Then he kissed me on the cheek.
I wouldn't trade being my children's mom for anything in the world!
"Why can't you buy us a playstation (Gameboy, such and such DVD, or any substitution of your choice) . Everyone else has one!"
"I don't like this chicken!"
"Can I have some cookies?" Requested at 7:00 AM.
"You're so mean!"
Then I hear from my sick Ryan, droopy eyed and feverish, looking me right in the eye:
"Thank you for doing your best to make me feel better." Then he kissed me on the cheek.
I wouldn't trade being my children's mom for anything in the world!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Zoo Day
No, I'm not talking about the zoo at my house, but the day (Sunday) that we went to the LA Zoo.
There was also a spider exhibit going on but I didnt' want to see that. YUCK! But I was able to get a shot of Ryan with one of those photo boards.
Ryan is on an animal kick and is into reading about animals, watching Animal Planet, and playing with animal toys. So we decided to make a day out of going to the zoo.
This is Emily, Kathryn, and Ryan standing in front of the pelican exhibit.
And here are the pelicans!
The kids behaved well for the most part. We enjoyed seeing the koalas, giraffes and gorillas. Unfortunately, I didn't take too many pictures, but these are some that came out OK.
There was also a spider exhibit going on but I didnt' want to see that. YUCK! But I was able to get a shot of Ryan with one of those photo boards.
In other news, we've got the sickies again. Ryan has developed a cold that's making him feel miserable. He's missed two days of school because he has a low grade fever. He was complaining that he thinks he may be getting an ear infection because his ear hurt a little. That was enough for me to make an appointment with the doctor. He's had plenty of ear infections in his lifetime and I didn't want to wait for it to get bad enough where he wakes up in the middle of the night with ear pain. No fun! So we see the nurse practitioner who examines him and says that his lungs are clear and his ears are clear. She says he just has a cold and it could last one to two weeks. I was so happy to hear that his lungs and ears were clear. Hopefully he's in his worst days and he should be on the way back up. Let's just hope this doesn't spread.
We're supposed to have four more days of rain. I don't mind the rain. I just don't like having to go out in it. I think it's rained more this winter than last, but I don't think it's enough to stop our drought. Our rainfall levels are way off. At least it's been enough to keep the grass green.
Now I'm off to look for some lunch. I haven't been good at getting my menus together so I think I'll be heating up some leftovers!
I hope there's not too many typos. I need spellchecker back!!!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Blogging Slump
I've been in a blogging slump. Not much inspirational thoughts going through my head, nothing exciting to share. Just my ordinary life, so I think I'll write about that.
I've been doing some reading from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. So far, it's been inspirational for me and I'm only in the first couple of chapters! These kinds of books I like to read a little slow so that I can absorb what it's saying to me. I wish I could leave a quote right now, but I can't seem to find the book right now. Gosh, I just have so many books laying around that it must be buried among a book pile! I'm sure I'll find it.
I don't know if I mentioned that I finished knitting a hat for Ryan. I also finished a pair of mittens for Kathryn. Next up are some scarves and some dishcloths.
Yesterday, I took Emily to the park to play and feed the ducks. She just loves the ducks. She wishes we could have a pet duck. I told her that would be cute, but I don't think they make good pets.
I also took Emily to storytime at the library. She/We made a cute Valentine's card. She was quite proud of herself. We enjoy our little outings to the library. Maybe she'll be my bookreader out of all my kids?!
I'm looking forward to this three day weekend. We will be busy. Ryan will be attending a birthday party for one of his school friends. We will also be going to the zoo.
This week has been quite ordinary, but it's been a blessing, too! The ordinariness of life is still an oportunity to live out my vocation, to guide my kids, to practice virtue. It can strengthen me when the not so ordinary times come. Those times when the kids are sick or bickering, the car breaks down, the money is not there for some needed expense, etc. Thank you, Lord for the ordinary times.
I've been doing some reading from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. So far, it's been inspirational for me and I'm only in the first couple of chapters! These kinds of books I like to read a little slow so that I can absorb what it's saying to me. I wish I could leave a quote right now, but I can't seem to find the book right now. Gosh, I just have so many books laying around that it must be buried among a book pile! I'm sure I'll find it.
I don't know if I mentioned that I finished knitting a hat for Ryan. I also finished a pair of mittens for Kathryn. Next up are some scarves and some dishcloths.
Yesterday, I took Emily to the park to play and feed the ducks. She just loves the ducks. She wishes we could have a pet duck. I told her that would be cute, but I don't think they make good pets.
I also took Emily to storytime at the library. She/We made a cute Valentine's card. She was quite proud of herself. We enjoy our little outings to the library. Maybe she'll be my bookreader out of all my kids?!
I'm looking forward to this three day weekend. We will be busy. Ryan will be attending a birthday party for one of his school friends. We will also be going to the zoo.
This week has been quite ordinary, but it's been a blessing, too! The ordinariness of life is still an oportunity to live out my vocation, to guide my kids, to practice virtue. It can strengthen me when the not so ordinary times come. Those times when the kids are sick or bickering, the car breaks down, the money is not there for some needed expense, etc. Thank you, Lord for the ordinary times.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
I've Been Tagged!
I've been tagged by Tracy at Tracy's Simple Life for this middle name meme.
The rules are:
1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.
2. You must list one fact about yourself beginning with each leter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use your maiden name).
3. After you are tagged, you need to update your blog with your middle name and your answers.
4. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they need to read your blog for details.)
My parents did not give me a middle name so instead of doing my maiden name, I'm going to do the middle name that every Lisa I know has - Marie! Or so it seems!
M - married to my sweetie for 13 years.
A - amiable. I think I'm friendly to most people.
R- reader. I love to read
I - inquisitive. I'm curious about many things and usually like to find out more about something.
E - enthusiastic. I'm enthusiastic about my Catholic faith!
I'm going to now break the rules and just tag whoever wants to do this!
The rules are:
1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.
2. You must list one fact about yourself beginning with each leter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use your maiden name).
3. After you are tagged, you need to update your blog with your middle name and your answers.
4. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they need to read your blog for details.)
My parents did not give me a middle name so instead of doing my maiden name, I'm going to do the middle name that every Lisa I know has - Marie! Or so it seems!
M - married to my sweetie for 13 years.
A - amiable. I think I'm friendly to most people.
R- reader. I love to read
I - inquisitive. I'm curious about many things and usually like to find out more about something.
E - enthusiastic. I'm enthusiastic about my Catholic faith!
I'm going to now break the rules and just tag whoever wants to do this!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Making the World a Better Place
Sweet Suzy at Sailing by Starlight (her site is temporarily off at this time) passed this award on to me. It touches me to think that something I might say can enlighten, encourage, or help someone else. I thank God that He can use me in even a tiny way.
The rules are that I need to link to Ukok's Place and award this to five others.
Lori (an invitation only blog)
All of you make the world a better place!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Lent
On Ash Wednesday, I went to the Liturgy of the Word service at my kid's school. That service was for the K-2 kids. It entailed having the readings for the day, a little homily by the priest, and then the distribution of ashes. Steve took half the day off of work, so we took Emily and went to that service. Ryan was there with his class so we got to take a quick peek at him.
Kathryn and her class went earlier in the day to the Mass. I couldn't make it to that.
Tonight I went to the Stations of the Cross. I took Ryan with me. I'm not sure if the kids will be doing that at school, so I want to expose them to some of the devotional practices of Lent. When I was younger, single, and living at home, I was able to participate in many devotions at church during Lent. I remember them being very meaningful to me and they helped me tremendously in my spiritual life. So this year I want to try and do a little more. I plan on doing the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent. I also want to go to Adoration once a week.
I have a handful of books I would like to read during this time. I don't plan on getting through all of them and I'll just pick the one that I'm led to at that time. Here's my list:
The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur
The Lamb's Supper - Scott Hahn
Exposition of the Seven Penitential Psalms - St. John Fisher
Encyclical Letter God is Love - Pope Benedict XVI
The Art of Praying - Romano Guardini
Introduction to the Devout Live - St. Francis de Sales
I'm limiting my computer time during this Lenten season, so I may not be visiting or commenting as often but I'll get around to read what all of you are doing!
Kathryn and her class went earlier in the day to the Mass. I couldn't make it to that.
Tonight I went to the Stations of the Cross. I took Ryan with me. I'm not sure if the kids will be doing that at school, so I want to expose them to some of the devotional practices of Lent. When I was younger, single, and living at home, I was able to participate in many devotions at church during Lent. I remember them being very meaningful to me and they helped me tremendously in my spiritual life. So this year I want to try and do a little more. I plan on doing the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent. I also want to go to Adoration once a week.
I have a handful of books I would like to read during this time. I don't plan on getting through all of them and I'll just pick the one that I'm led to at that time. Here's my list:
The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur
The Lamb's Supper - Scott Hahn
Exposition of the Seven Penitential Psalms - St. John Fisher
Encyclical Letter God is Love - Pope Benedict XVI
The Art of Praying - Romano Guardini
Introduction to the Devout Live - St. Francis de Sales
I'm limiting my computer time during this Lenten season, so I may not be visiting or commenting as often but I'll get around to read what all of you are doing!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Monday
Today was not a productive day. And it just goes to show that when I mess up and am not disciplined to do what I'm supposed to do, things kind of stay a mess. It seems I go in spurts. Last week, I was very productive in my work. I was focused and things got done. Some areas of the house actually looked presentable. So with that, it usually follows that with all that work, I tend to slack off a little afterwards.
Today was one of those days. I started out fine. Did some of my morning routine, then realized I really needed to get some necessary items from Target. Did that, but then I thought I would rest a little before picking up Kathryn & Ryan from school. I kind of got the knitting bug so I did a little of that. I saw how much progress I was making on Ryan's hat, that I continued with that. Needless to say, I never got back in the work groove. So I'm a little frazzled now because I'm playing catch up with kitchen clean-up, laundry sorting and general getting stuff ready for tomorrow. But at least I have an almost completed knitted hat to show for it! And I have to say that I did enjoy that! :)
Tomorrow we're going to have breakfast at school. They are having a Fat Tuesday Pancake Breakfast and we are looking forward to it. We have to leave even earlier than usual to make it, at least by 7:00 AM!
Lately, I've been having such a precious time with little Emily. She's been my little helper when I unload the dishwasher. Her favorite task is cleaning the bathroom, believe it or not. I don't give her any yucky stuff to do, just things like straighten things out on the counter. She does like to swish the toilet with the brush, but I make sure that I've done the main cleaning. And of course, we both thoroughly wash our hands! She loves to come up to me and say, "Hug and kiss!" Then she'll reach for me, give me a kiss, then rub her little face against my cheek. That's her hug! I just love those! I thank God that I've been able to be at home to experience all this. These are such precious times that will be over before I realize it. I want to truly savor these moments.
Thank you, Lord!
Today was one of those days. I started out fine. Did some of my morning routine, then realized I really needed to get some necessary items from Target. Did that, but then I thought I would rest a little before picking up Kathryn & Ryan from school. I kind of got the knitting bug so I did a little of that. I saw how much progress I was making on Ryan's hat, that I continued with that. Needless to say, I never got back in the work groove. So I'm a little frazzled now because I'm playing catch up with kitchen clean-up, laundry sorting and general getting stuff ready for tomorrow. But at least I have an almost completed knitted hat to show for it! And I have to say that I did enjoy that! :)
Tomorrow we're going to have breakfast at school. They are having a Fat Tuesday Pancake Breakfast and we are looking forward to it. We have to leave even earlier than usual to make it, at least by 7:00 AM!
Lately, I've been having such a precious time with little Emily. She's been my little helper when I unload the dishwasher. Her favorite task is cleaning the bathroom, believe it or not. I don't give her any yucky stuff to do, just things like straighten things out on the counter. She does like to swish the toilet with the brush, but I make sure that I've done the main cleaning. And of course, we both thoroughly wash our hands! She loves to come up to me and say, "Hug and kiss!" Then she'll reach for me, give me a kiss, then rub her little face against my cheek. That's her hug! I just love those! I thank God that I've been able to be at home to experience all this. These are such precious times that will be over before I realize it. I want to truly savor these moments.
Thank you, Lord!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
David Crowder Band's
Praise the Lord, O my soul.
I will praise the Lord all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
My Days
It's a good thing I've been tagged for all kinds of memes as I haven't had much to say. I've been doing the usual cleaning, running errands, dental visits, homework monitor, etc., etc.
Lent is coming up so I've been doing some thinking about what we can do as a family to make it personal. I'm still thinking/praying about what I can do. I've picked out a couple of books to read through. I also want to "do" something rather than just "give up" something like I usually do. I'll do another post about all that.
My days have been busy with duties that I haven't been able to read or knit as much as I'd like.
I have three movies waiting from Netflix that are going to have to wait a little longer. Waiting in the wings are Walk the Line, National Treasure, and Miss Potter.
One thing I've been waiting for has been the season premier of Lost. I just love that show! Tomorrow is the big day. I'll have to program the DVR just in case something interrupts me, things like children needing their mom, or a husband who needs to talk!
So, not much going on. But I love these kinds of days. I'm doing what I love to do. It can be tiring and draining, but I'm doing what I've been called to do.
Lent is coming up so I've been doing some thinking about what we can do as a family to make it personal. I'm still thinking/praying about what I can do. I've picked out a couple of books to read through. I also want to "do" something rather than just "give up" something like I usually do. I'll do another post about all that.
My days have been busy with duties that I haven't been able to read or knit as much as I'd like.
I have three movies waiting from Netflix that are going to have to wait a little longer. Waiting in the wings are Walk the Line, National Treasure, and Miss Potter.
One thing I've been waiting for has been the season premier of Lost. I just love that show! Tomorrow is the big day. I'll have to program the DVR just in case something interrupts me, things like children needing their mom, or a husband who needs to talk!
So, not much going on. But I love these kinds of days. I'm doing what I love to do. It can be tiring and draining, but I'm doing what I've been called to do.
Random Things About Me
I have been tagged by Tracy at Tracy's Simple Life to do this meme.
The rules are: Link to the person that tagged you and leave a comment on their blog so that their readers can visit yours. Post the rules on your blog. Share 7 random facts about yourself on your blog. Tag 7 random people at the bottom of your post, linking to their blog. Let each person know by leaving a comment on their blog.
Here are 7 random facts about me:
1. I love 80's new wave music. I can listen to it anytime.
2. I am a big I Love Lucy fan. Those shows can bring me out of a funk.
3. I used to have frequent dreams of planes colliding mid-air. I haven't had too many of those lately.
4. I was tormented by a bully in 2nd grade.
5. I traveled to Spain by myself when I was 23. As chicken as I am, I don't know how I did it!
6. I don't know how to swim, but I can dog paddle!!
7. I get to celebrate a birthday this year (Leap Year)!
The rules are: Link to the person that tagged you and leave a comment on their blog so that their readers can visit yours. Post the rules on your blog. Share 7 random facts about yourself on your blog. Tag 7 random people at the bottom of your post, linking to their blog. Let each person know by leaving a comment on their blog.
Here are 7 random facts about me:
1. I love 80's new wave music. I can listen to it anytime.
2. I am a big I Love Lucy fan. Those shows can bring me out of a funk.
3. I used to have frequent dreams of planes colliding mid-air. I haven't had too many of those lately.
4. I was tormented by a bully in 2nd grade.
5. I traveled to Spain by myself when I was 23. As chicken as I am, I don't know how I did it!
6. I don't know how to swim, but I can dog paddle!!
7. I get to celebrate a birthday this year (Leap Year)!
OK, I'm going to break the rules and tag the following three:
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Award!
I've been awarded the E for Excellent award! Thank you so much to GrandmaK, SuzyQ, Tracy, and Mrs L. for bestowing this to my blog! I am very grateful!
I award this and in some cases, send this back to the following:
You all have wonderful, excellent blogs!
I award this and in some cases, send this back to the following:
Dei Gratia, By the Grace of God
At the Wellsprings of Traditional Life
You all have wonderful, excellent blogs!
Friday, January 25, 2008
A Different Book Meme
I was tagged for this one by Cmerie at Catholic Wife and Mother.
Here are the rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
"I was no longer on the outside looking in. You can't live in Washington for very long without becoming cynical about politicians and their motives, but I've never doubted the greatness of a country in which a person like me could travel all the way from Pinpoint to Capitol Hill. I didn't have much time for sightseeing".
Taken from My Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas.
I think many people have done this one, but if you'd like to have a go at it, leave me a comment!
Here are the rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
"I was no longer on the outside looking in. You can't live in Washington for very long without becoming cynical about politicians and their motives, but I've never doubted the greatness of a country in which a person like me could travel all the way from Pinpoint to Capitol Hill. I didn't have much time for sightseeing".
Taken from My Grandfather's Son by Clarence Thomas.
I think many people have done this one, but if you'd like to have a go at it, leave me a comment!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tagged for a Meme
Suzy has tagged me for this meme, so here goes:
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Yesterday. I was watching an episode of Little House on the Prairie!
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes, I guess it's decent enough.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Ham
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes. 2 Girls and 1 Boy
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I would hope so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Not really, but maybe sometimes.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Sure do!
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No way!!!! I'm not very adventurous!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? My favorites are Lucky Charms and Frosted Mini Wheats. Although they are my favorites, I don't eat them very often. I try to stick with the non-sugary ones like Corn Flakes or Cheerios for my breakfast choices.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Not really.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Rocky Road
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Whether they are smiling or not.
15. RED OR PINK? Pink
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? My lack of discipline.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My father, who passed away almost 10 years ago.
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Grey sweats with white tennis shoes.
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? A terrible Lean Cuisine chicken panini sandwich (I didn't even finish it)!!! I had to get rid of some stuff taking up space in the freezer!
YUCK!
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Wrap up show after the Ducks/Kings hockey game.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Lavender
22. FAVORITE SMELLS? The ocean, cookies baking in the oven, fresh mountain air
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Virgin Mobile phone representative.
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Baseball
25. HAIR COLOR? Brown.
26. EYE COLOR? Brown
27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No
28. FAVORITE FOOD? Pizza!
29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings.
30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Eight Below
31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Pink.
32. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer.
33. HUGS OR KISSES? Kisses.
34. FAVORITE DESSERT? A tie between Chocolate cake or Banberry Pie
35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? The Elevator by Angela Hunt
36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? Nothing. It's a solid grey color.
37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Supernanny
38. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Rain falling, birds chirping first thing in the morning, hearing my kids laugh.
39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Barcelona, Spain
41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I don't think so. I can knit a little and crochet!
42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? California
Wow! I think I got all the questions down! I tag whoever wants to do this one.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? No
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? Yesterday. I was watching an episode of Little House on the Prairie!
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yes, I guess it's decent enough.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Ham
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes. 2 Girls and 1 Boy
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes, I would hope so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Not really, but maybe sometimes.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Sure do!
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No way!!!! I'm not very adventurous!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? My favorites are Lucky Charms and Frosted Mini Wheats. Although they are my favorites, I don't eat them very often. I try to stick with the non-sugary ones like Corn Flakes or Cheerios for my breakfast choices.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Not really.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Rocky Road
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Whether they are smiling or not.
15. RED OR PINK? Pink
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? My lack of discipline.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My father, who passed away almost 10 years ago.
18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Grey sweats with white tennis shoes.
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? A terrible Lean Cuisine chicken panini sandwich (I didn't even finish it)!!! I had to get rid of some stuff taking up space in the freezer!
YUCK!
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Wrap up show after the Ducks/Kings hockey game.
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Lavender
22. FAVORITE SMELLS? The ocean, cookies baking in the oven, fresh mountain air
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Virgin Mobile phone representative.
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Baseball
25. HAIR COLOR? Brown.
26. EYE COLOR? Brown
27. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No
28. FAVORITE FOOD? Pizza!
29. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings.
30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Eight Below
31. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Pink.
32. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer.
33. HUGS OR KISSES? Kisses.
34. FAVORITE DESSERT? A tie between Chocolate cake or Banberry Pie
35. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? The Elevator by Angela Hunt
36. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSEPAD? Nothing. It's a solid grey color.
37. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Supernanny
38. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Rain falling, birds chirping first thing in the morning, hearing my kids laugh.
39. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
40. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Barcelona, Spain
41. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I don't think so. I can knit a little and crochet!
42. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? California
Wow! I think I got all the questions down! I tag whoever wants to do this one.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Feeling Much Better
Thank you to everyone who prayed and sent such kind thoughts my way! I'm feeling so much better now. Other than still being a little tired, I'm pretty much back to my old self.
Emily had a little relapse yesterday. She started with a fever again and had a terrible stuffy nose. She just laid around all day yesterday. That worked out for me because it allowed me to take a nap when she did. Plus I didn't have to chase her around much. Today, she still has a stuffy nose but not as bad, and her fever is gone. Thank the Lord! She's back to playing around and I have some energy to join her!
While I was laying around these past days, I was able to watch three movies and do plenty of reading. I finished watching St. Rita. It was a good movie and did a good job in trying to humanize her and not seem so supernatural or mystical. Eight Below was alright. I believe I was at my most feverish, so I couldn't focus too much. It also wasn't as sad as I thought it might be. The last movie I saw was Love Comes Softly. I loved that one. I really enjoy those wholesome movies that take place in pioneer times. Of course, now I have to rent all the sequels and read the books that the movies were based on. Well, I'll just add them to my already long list of must reads.
That brings up the question of what will I be reading for Lent this year? I should be done with Fr. Dubay's book any day now so I will be looking in my bookcase for some new spiritual books. I have so many that I haven't read yet that there will be plenty to choose from.
I've been tagged for a meme so I will be working on that, but for now I'm off to do a little reading before sleep.
Emily had a little relapse yesterday. She started with a fever again and had a terrible stuffy nose. She just laid around all day yesterday. That worked out for me because it allowed me to take a nap when she did. Plus I didn't have to chase her around much. Today, she still has a stuffy nose but not as bad, and her fever is gone. Thank the Lord! She's back to playing around and I have some energy to join her!
While I was laying around these past days, I was able to watch three movies and do plenty of reading. I finished watching St. Rita. It was a good movie and did a good job in trying to humanize her and not seem so supernatural or mystical. Eight Below was alright. I believe I was at my most feverish, so I couldn't focus too much. It also wasn't as sad as I thought it might be. The last movie I saw was Love Comes Softly. I loved that one. I really enjoy those wholesome movies that take place in pioneer times. Of course, now I have to rent all the sequels and read the books that the movies were based on. Well, I'll just add them to my already long list of must reads.
That brings up the question of what will I be reading for Lent this year? I should be done with Fr. Dubay's book any day now so I will be looking in my bookcase for some new spiritual books. I have so many that I haven't read yet that there will be plenty to choose from.
I've been tagged for a meme so I will be working on that, but for now I'm off to do a little reading before sleep.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Just Popping In
Just a quick post to say Hi! Don't get too close or you might catch what I got. Yep, I caught the flu. Whaaaaaa! Yesterday, I was feeling like I might be coming under the weather, so I did all the laundry and cleaned up the kitchen a little. That way, if I got sick, that stuff would be taken care of. (What an optimist I am, right?) No, just want to be prepared so I'm not having to think about all that stuff when I'm miserable in bed!
Luckily, Ryan and Emily are on the mend and doing so much better.
I hope to visit you all soon. Stay healthy and blessings to all of you!
Luckily, Ryan and Emily are on the mend and doing so much better.
I hope to visit you all soon. Stay healthy and blessings to all of you!
Friday, January 18, 2008
Around the House
Sick germs are around this house today. The flu is making its way.
Ryan started it with a fever in the middle of the night on Tuesday. He was feverish most of the day on Wednesday but by Thursday was feeling better. Now he just has the cold symptoms and feels well enough to torment his sisters!
Then last night, Emily started with the fever and a sore throat. I was mentally prepared to be up most of the night with her, but surprisingly, she slept pretty well. She had a slight fever throughout the day but it got higher by the evening. She does not like her grape flavored acetaminophen so this morning I had to crush it all up and put it in her oatmeal. She ate a little of it but not enough to get the full amount of medicine. So tonight I went and bought some bubblegum flavored medicine and by the time I got back from the drugstore, she had fallen asleep. When she awakened briefly, she refused the medicine again. So, I don't know how she's going to sleep tonight. Hopefully, the fever will break.
So, with all that, I'm just trying to keep up with the laundry and dishes! Hopefully, no one else will get sick.
We have no plans for this weekend other that puttering around the house and tending to the sick ones. We'll see what comes up!
Blessings to you all!
Ryan started it with a fever in the middle of the night on Tuesday. He was feverish most of the day on Wednesday but by Thursday was feeling better. Now he just has the cold symptoms and feels well enough to torment his sisters!
Then last night, Emily started with the fever and a sore throat. I was mentally prepared to be up most of the night with her, but surprisingly, she slept pretty well. She had a slight fever throughout the day but it got higher by the evening. She does not like her grape flavored acetaminophen so this morning I had to crush it all up and put it in her oatmeal. She ate a little of it but not enough to get the full amount of medicine. So tonight I went and bought some bubblegum flavored medicine and by the time I got back from the drugstore, she had fallen asleep. When she awakened briefly, she refused the medicine again. So, I don't know how she's going to sleep tonight. Hopefully, the fever will break.
So, with all that, I'm just trying to keep up with the laundry and dishes! Hopefully, no one else will get sick.
We have no plans for this weekend other that puttering around the house and tending to the sick ones. We'll see what comes up!
Blessings to you all!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Spread the Love Award
You made my day!
I'm not sure how many others have received this already, but it doesn't hurt to send someone a little more love, right?
I send this to:
Michelle at Dei Gratia, By the Grace of God
Maryellen at Grandma's Musings
Jane at Building the Ark
Therese at Aussie Coffee Shop
They inspire me with the witness to their faith and I love to hear what they have to say!
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