It looks like #31. I haven't forgotten my quest for listing 100 things I love. Here are some more:
31. Receiving flowers from my husband (or anyone for that matter!)
32. watching the Olympics
33. WiiFit
34. snow-plowed roads
35. mail delivered right to my mailbox
36. 10am late starts for school
37. Pandora.com
38. bubble baths
39. that elusive "caught up" feeling
40. bedtime
Good night!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Surprising Sunday
Usually our Sundays are pretty predictable. Today looked like it would be like any other. We decided that we would go to the LCMS church (where David is a member) just 3 miles away instead of the Catholic Church (we are an ecumenical household) 20 miles away this morning.
Usually David goes in early with the tractor to clear the parking lot and then we drive into town with the pickup after he returns. Well, this morning the roads were so drifted shut that David decided we would ALL go into town in the tractor! So, there we all were--all dressed up in the John Deere. Even Callie followed us into town (she thinks running after the tractor is great fun), so she had to wait for us in the cab until after church.
This is usually a very small congregation, but it was even smaller today since so many people--even those who lived just blocks away--were snowed in because of the large drifts blocking their front doors and roads.
As I was walking in, the fill-in usher (for the snowed-in usher), told another lady who was contemplating playing piano (in place of the snowed-in organist), "Laura can play!"
This was true. I often play piano for mass at my church and I had just played at their church a few weeks ago when their organist was out of town. Either David was right and I did TOO well the first time, or they were just desperate, but I got the job again. I was happy to do it and no one complained.
Afterward, we had a yummy dinner at our town's cafe and headed for home in the John Deere. We had to wait awhile at the edge of town as another local farmer blew open a path through the high drifts covering the highway. I have never seen that much snow covering roads since I've moved here.
Here are some photos of our adventure:
Wind-blown icicles
Landen watching as Dad cleaned out the parking lot
The ride home was perfect for a little nap.
Usually David goes in early with the tractor to clear the parking lot and then we drive into town with the pickup after he returns. Well, this morning the roads were so drifted shut that David decided we would ALL go into town in the tractor! So, there we all were--all dressed up in the John Deere. Even Callie followed us into town (she thinks running after the tractor is great fun), so she had to wait for us in the cab until after church.
This is usually a very small congregation, but it was even smaller today since so many people--even those who lived just blocks away--were snowed in because of the large drifts blocking their front doors and roads.
As I was walking in, the fill-in usher (for the snowed-in usher), told another lady who was contemplating playing piano (in place of the snowed-in organist), "Laura can play!"
This was true. I often play piano for mass at my church and I had just played at their church a few weeks ago when their organist was out of town. Either David was right and I did TOO well the first time, or they were just desperate, but I got the job again. I was happy to do it and no one complained.
Afterward, we had a yummy dinner at our town's cafe and headed for home in the John Deere. We had to wait awhile at the edge of town as another local farmer blew open a path through the high drifts covering the highway. I have never seen that much snow covering roads since I've moved here.
Here are some photos of our adventure:
Wind-blown icicles
Landen watching as Dad cleaned out the parking lot
The ride home was perfect for a little nap.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Olympic Time!
The Olympics start today and we are ready to watch! I really like the every-two-years format they have gone to instead of having both the Summer & Winter in the same year like they used to do. (Am I dating myself admitting that I remember the former schedule?) Four years is a long time, but now it seems like we were just cheering on Michael Phelps and now we're ready for skating and ski jumping.
I just love the Winter Olympics and have wonderful memories watching them growing up. I don't remember the exact years, but I remember cheering for Kristi Yamaguchi & Bonnie Blair, watching Dan Jansen win gold in his last Olympic race (1994 Lillehammer--still THE best Olympic moment EVER!), witnessing Sarah Hughes coming from fourth place and winning gold on home soil, and let's not forget, discovering the sport of Curling.
Landen is excited to see all of the countries' flags at the Opening Ceremonies, since he has been studying the world flags in his 2010 Time for Kids Almanac. Did you know Libya's flag is all green like a John Deere tractor? Yep. We'll be watching for that one.
This morning Landen, Nathan, & their cousin Carter practiced their "Olympic Sports" on the snow hill in our yard. Landen was so proud of his ramp and I was able to get a picture while he was airborne.
Have fun watching some of the world's greatest athletes in these next days. I know we will.
I just love the Winter Olympics and have wonderful memories watching them growing up. I don't remember the exact years, but I remember cheering for Kristi Yamaguchi & Bonnie Blair, watching Dan Jansen win gold in his last Olympic race (1994 Lillehammer--still THE best Olympic moment EVER!), witnessing Sarah Hughes coming from fourth place and winning gold on home soil, and let's not forget, discovering the sport of Curling.
Landen is excited to see all of the countries' flags at the Opening Ceremonies, since he has been studying the world flags in his 2010 Time for Kids Almanac. Did you know Libya's flag is all green like a John Deere tractor? Yep. We'll be watching for that one.
This morning Landen, Nathan, & their cousin Carter practiced their "Olympic Sports" on the snow hill in our yard. Landen was so proud of his ramp and I was able to get a picture while he was airborne.
Have fun watching some of the world's greatest athletes in these next days. I know we will.
My Little Fashionista
"Why," I asked David a few days ago, "does God make children so independent and yet so needy at the same time?" It truly is a mystery I have yet to solve in my 6+ years of being called "MOOOOMMMM!" I doubt I ever will.
Teresa has recently started to spread her wings in choosing her outfits. This may have been caused by her wearing mismatched outfits as we worked on potty training for the past four weeks. (Thanks to cousin Lily, she has emerged victorious on that skill. Yay!!!!) Whatever started it, it really is quite frightening to see. She needs her aunt Amanda's fashion advice--and quickly--or she will be a sure bet for TLC's "What Not to Wear" in a few years!
Here we have yesterday's outfit: Her Halloween birthday outfit (she originally wanted to wear a teal shirt on top), the fuscia vest, fluffy black boots (that are a size too small), and what you can't see from the picture--red Valentine's Day socks.
It's just so funny to see what she comes up with next.
She IS able to dress herself, though, so I really can't complain.
Teresa has recently started to spread her wings in choosing her outfits. This may have been caused by her wearing mismatched outfits as we worked on potty training for the past four weeks. (Thanks to cousin Lily, she has emerged victorious on that skill. Yay!!!!) Whatever started it, it really is quite frightening to see. She needs her aunt Amanda's fashion advice--and quickly--or she will be a sure bet for TLC's "What Not to Wear" in a few years!
Here we have yesterday's outfit: Her Halloween birthday outfit (she originally wanted to wear a teal shirt on top), the fuscia vest, fluffy black boots (that are a size too small), and what you can't see from the picture--red Valentine's Day socks.
It's just so funny to see what she comes up with next.
She IS able to dress herself, though, so I really can't complain.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Mama Mii is Looking Better!
I am happy to announce that Mama Mii has now fallen into the "normal" weight range! Wohoo! Although my slow descent resembles a small mountain range on the graph, I was finally able to drop the five pounds in a little less than a month.
I watched calories a bit more closely and warmed up the treadmill after a several month hiatus, but I really must give Wii Fit the credit for motivating me to start exercising again (beyond housework and laundry). I never get tired of it since there are so many different activities to try. I hope I can stay motivated through these remaining winter months until I can get back outside on a regular basis to walk and garden again.
As David always reminds me, exercising and eating better is about being healthy, not about losing weight. But, I have to say, when the scale finally starts moving (albeit slowly) the way you want it to, it is a nice side effect.
I watched calories a bit more closely and warmed up the treadmill after a several month hiatus, but I really must give Wii Fit the credit for motivating me to start exercising again (beyond housework and laundry). I never get tired of it since there are so many different activities to try. I hope I can stay motivated through these remaining winter months until I can get back outside on a regular basis to walk and garden again.
As David always reminds me, exercising and eating better is about being healthy, not about losing weight. But, I have to say, when the scale finally starts moving (albeit slowly) the way you want it to, it is a nice side effect.
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