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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Sunday, April 29th happiness: Studying Spanish on the bed with Joe. It's not really the studying I enjoy, it is the hanging out with Joe part. Good times.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Monday, April 30th happiness: Family home evening activity: 5 crowns. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Tuesday, May 1st happiness: Music! In case you didn't know, I LOVE it. My current favorite song that I could hear 50 times in a day and still not get sick of: Somebody That I Used To Know . I may have listened to it a lot today. A LOT.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Wednesday, May 2nd happiness: Today I heard a song on the radio that I have never heard before, (or since - on the radio anyway). I liked it so much that I wrote down the lyrics so I could run home and look it up on the internet to see who sings it. It was called "Watching you watch him". It was a catchy little tune and I loved it. Music makes me happy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Friday, May 4th happiness: Brian took Joe to the cabin tonight so I could have some MUCH needed scrapbook time. I scrapbooked the night away!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Saturday, May 5th happiness: Got much scrapbooking done today. Sat at the table and worked all day long. So much accomplished, but so much more to do. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Sunday, May 6th happiness: More scrapbooking! Tonight I took a break to go to FHE at my mom's house. I got to see this face:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Evan was super happy about his ginormous marshmallow.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I love FHE and I love Sheri for bringing her chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate chip cookies ARE happiness.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Sunday, April 22nd happiness: Steak for dinner. The only thing better than steak for dinner is not having to cook it. Brian made me dinner and he made me steak. I heart Brian.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Monday, April 23rd happiness: The clouds were a nice surprise this afternoon. Surprise: clouds make me happy. Shocking. I know.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">Tuesday, April 24th happiness: We took the girls to Bahama Bucks for mutual tonight. Yum. While we were there, we noticed that they sell snowballs. FOR REALS. Of course, we had to buy some. Then we went back to the church and tricked the beehives and mia maids into coming outside and we proceeded to ambush them with snowballs. It was awesome.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Wednesday, April 25th happiness: Clouds. Yes, again with the clouds. What do you want from me? I am like 2 months behind on this thing and the only note I wrote down for this day was clouds. So, that is all.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Thursday, April 26th happiness: The only thing better than clouds in Arizona? RAIN! Woo hoo for rain today. It has been SOOOO long. Today was a happy day.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Friday, April 27th happiness: The same thing that makes me happy every Friday - 3:45! It really is the happiest time of the week. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Saturday, April 28th happiness: I got much scrapbooking done today thanks to Brian. He ran all my errands. He went to Michaels and Costco and did the grocery shopping. And he made lunch AND dinner. He also dropped of Joseph for his hike.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Thanks to Brian, all I had to do was work on my scrapbooks. He is awesome.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Sunday, April 15th happiness: Every so often our ward does something called BYD - Bishop Youth Discussion. All of the Young Women and Young Men meet together and Bishop teaches a lesson and leads a discussion. I love our Bishop. He is awesome. He gave such a good lesson today. It was about Butter and Honey and Briars and Thorns. Learning to choose only the butter and honey, or the good things in life. It would take up too much room to go into detail, but it left such an impression on me that I will never forget it. I am glad that Joe was there to hear it too. I hope he got as much out of it as I did.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Monday, April 16th happiness: james concert tonight! I was soooooo tired and didn't really feel like going, but I knew this was probably a once in a lifetime chance to see them. I am SO glad I went. We went with Sheri and Ian and had such a fantastic time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Tim was sick and I don't think he was feeling it much at first, but the crowd was so awesome, that I think we soon put him in a good mood because he TOTALLY got into it and was loving it. He even came down into the crowd and walked around and danced with us as he sang.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">It was such a small venue that it was so awesome to have that up close experience. For sure and by far one of the best concerts I have ever been too. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Wednesday, April 18th happiness: Today was AIMS testing at our school. Once the test starts, the kids are not to get up out of their seats for ANY reason, until all of the tests are turned in. Also, before the test started, Mrs. J handed out a peppermint for the kids to suck on during the test. I guess peppermint is supposed to help stimulate brain function?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">We weren't even one minute into testing when I notice a girl in the back row is freaking out. She has swallowed her mint and it is stuck in her throat. She is quietly raising her hand because she thinks she is choking and is sure she is not allowed to get out of her seat. We get her water, all is well.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Then, this afternoon, Mrs. J hands out the mints again. Not one minute in, a boy is freaking out because he too, has swallowed the mint and it is stuck in his throat. He is not so quiet about it though, and has the attention of the whole class. We get him water and he gulps it down so fast, that it starts coming back up. So, he runs to the garbage can and throws up the water and the mint. Another boy across the room starts yelling, "he is barfing. Oh my gosh, I can see him barfing!" As he is yelling this, HIS mint shoots out of his mouth and across the room.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Thursday, April 19th happiness: I felt so good and had so much energy this afternoon. It was awesome. It is the first day in a while that I didn't come home and just crash. I went grocery shopping! Woo hoo!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Friday, April 20th happiness: It has gotten way too warm, way too soon. So, this afternoon/evening, Brian, Joe and I turned the air down and pretended it was still winter time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Wednesday, April 11th happiness: Amy was in town for a quick trip, so, of course we had to get together. I knew that Elise happened to be in town too, so we all planned to meet up at Elmer's for dinner. She contacted Janice and it was like a mini high school reunion. Awesome. I only wish I knew how to get a hold of Charlotte. It would have been awesome to have her there too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Thursday, April 12th happiness: Tonight was Cody and Ciji's wedding and reception. I won't lie. Today was a looong day at school. All I wanted to do was come home and sit on the couch. Plus, I am not a super social person, and I had just gone out the night before, so 2 nights in a row is a lot for me.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Anyway, of course we went, but I may have been in a bad mood. Well, that quickly went away. It turned out to be so much fun. The wedding was beautiful, and the company was great. Aaron and his wife Kari were there. Yay! I finally got to meet her. Also, Cody and Chelsea Pace were there. 2 faces I haven't seen in a while. So we all hung out together and it was so much fun.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">When it was time to do the garter belt, Ciji was wearing striped tights and ruby red slippers under her dress, just like the wicked witch of the west. Awesome.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">The wedding singer was also super entertaining. She was awesome. It turned out to be such a fun night. I am glad I went.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Friday, April 13th happiness: 3:45 on Friday afternoon.....my favorite time of the week. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Tonight Brian downloaded some music for me. In case you didn't know, music is my favorite. We have tickets to see james in concert on Monday. james has been one of my favorite bands since the 80's, and I have never got to see them in concert. So, to prepare for the concert, we downloaded their newest album. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Then, Brian also downloaded Strip-mine for me. It is one of my favorite albums by james. I have owned it several times over the years, but for whatever reason, I keep loosing it. So, he bought it for me again. Woo hoo!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> Saturday, April 14th: Today was a good productive day. The weather was gorgeous this morning, so I spent some time outside doing yard work. Then, I worked on my scrapbooks for most of the afternoon. I listened to my new james cd's the whole time. I got much done.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Also, this has nothing to do with what I did today, but it was the only photo I took today and I couldn't resist. Love you Brian!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 783 - 785. Sunday, April 8th - Tuesday, April 10th happiness:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Sunday, April 8th: Easter Sunday. We always spend Easter Saturday with my family and Easter Sunday with Brian's.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">After church we headed out to hang with the family. I don't know why, but I never seem to take as many photos when I am there. Perhaps because when we are with my family, there are SO many of us, that I can be a bit inconspicuous taking tons of photos. When the gathering is smaller, like with Brian's family, people tend to notice the girl with the camera.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Anyway, I did get a couple. Here are Joe and D playing video games. D is laughing at Joe because he is not good. He never plays.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Later, D showed us how to make flowers from paper. His turned out great. Mine, not so much. It was still fun though.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Tuesday, April 10th happiness: Tonight at mutual we made home made candy suckers to take to some of the girls who don't always make it. The girls are so much fun. I love it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">The Easter Bunny has always come to our house on Saturday. And today he did not dissappoint.....</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">And yes, the bunny did hide eggs for Joe and he did have to find them. Traditions. He didn't mind though. Since Joe gave up sugar this year, all of the eggs were filled with money instead of candy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">I LOVE this photo of Brian and Joe. Brian will probably be mad, but he just looks so tired, it is hilarious to me. Love you Brian. And I love Joe making his face in the background.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"> Jared Ammon joined us today. It is always a good day when he comes by for a visit. I wish we could see him more often.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">As per tradition, we colored Easter Eggs on Good Friday. I won't lie. I was not in the mood this year. I have been so busy, so tired and so grouchy, and was not looking forward to one more thing to do. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">And, as usual, I am glad I went. I love hanging out with my family - especially the kiddos. It is hard to fell stressed or tired when you are around energetic happy kids. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;"> Even the older kids got in on the fun, although I think Xander was more interested in eating the eggs, than actually dying them.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I loved how Rowan decorated his egg. He completely covered it in stickers. It took him a long time, but he was so happy with it when he was done. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I always seem to end up hanging out with the kids anyway. I guess I am more on their level. =) Who wants to be a grown up anyway?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am SO far behind. The month of May just about killed me. I had no time for anything. Who knows if I will ever catch up. I may just skip ahead. =)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Friday, March 30th happiness: New fridge! Woo hoo. I came home from work, and there it was! Brian likes to surprise me. He totally did. I had no idea this was coming. I LOVE it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Saturday, March 31st happiness: Girls night out! I was one of the few people who did NOT see Hunger Games the night it came out. So, I went with some friends tonight to see it. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">As you may know, I have issues with vertigo, and dizziness. I had to leave the theater at one point. The filming was so bad and so shaky it literally made me sick. Which is sad, because I think I would have otherwise liked the movie. I thought it was well cast and they didn't change it up too much from the book.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">After spending about 10 minutes in the hallway sitting with my eyes closed and drinking some water, I was ready to try again. I made it through. The second half of the movie was not as shaky as the first.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">The best part of girls night out, for me anyway was dinner afterwards. We went to Olive Garden and talked and ate and laughed and stayed waaay too long. I thought they might kick us out. I had such a good time hanging out with some of the funniest girls I know. I haven't laughed so hard in a long time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Sunday, April 1st happiness: I love General Conference. All of the good feelings of church, without having to change out of my pajamas. Watching conference, I felt happier than I have in a long time. So many of the messages lifted me up and made me feel happy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Also, today - no April fools jokes played on me. I super dislike April Fool's Day. Probably my least favorite day of the year. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Monday, April 2nd happiness: When I got back from lunch today these were on my desk, along with a card signed by all my 3rd graders.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Mrs. Johnson got them for me, just to wish me a happy spring.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Tuesday, April 3rd happiness: Easter Pageant for mutual tonight. We used to take Joe every year when he was younger, but it has been a few years since we have gone. I really enjoyed it, and the weather was nice. And it was fun that Joe was there too. We watched it together. Just like old times.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Wednesday, April 4th happiness: Elmer's for dinner. Enough said.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">Friday, March 23rd happiness: Fun. concert with this fun group. Brian went too. He was just waiting in the car at this point. We also picked up Cody Miner on the way. We had to drive down to Tucson, but it was totally worth it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;">I was glad that I got to go with Sheri. She makes everything better! I think she looks so happy here, because she had just goosed an old man.....on accident, of course.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Saturday, March 24th happiness: This morning, Brian and I attended Cathi's mother's funeral. I didn't find out about it until last night. Thank goodness Sheri let me know. I would have hated to miss it. I love Cathi and I wanted to be there to show support. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It was a lovely service, I felt the spirit so strongly. It made me grateful for the gospel and for the knowledge that families can go on forever. And that is a happy thought.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Tonight, I caught "O Brother Where Art Thou" on t.v. I LOVE that movie and it always reminds me of Jared. I'm not sure why.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Sunday, March 25th happiness: Today we went and visited Brian's grandmother. It was her birthday party. 80th, I think. A lot of his family that we don't get to see very much were there. It was nice to spend some time with Brian's family. We don't spend as much time with them, so it is always good to get together.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Monday, March 26th: The last day of spring break. I have to go back to work tomorrow. Oh, spring break, how I will miss you. I have enjoyed your lazy days of sleeping in and spending time with Joe and cabin trips and concerts and all of the good times we have had together. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">Today's happiness was one more day of being lazy. I love it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Tuesday, March 27th happiness: Tonight the young women had softball. I enjoyed hanging out and watching their games and cheering them on. And I loved hanging out and chatting with the other leaders. They are some really fantastic ladies.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Also, the young men cooked us dinner to enjoy after the games. Good times.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Wednesday, March 28th happiness: I spent this afternoon reading. A lot. Why do I always wait until the last minute to read the book for book club? Oh, right, because I work and I don't have time for things like reading anymore.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">I was happy today to get to read. It is something that I really enjoy. And even though I don't have much time for it any more. I really appreciate when I do get to read.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Also - I finished in time for book club, so woo hoo!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">Thursday, March 29th happiness: M.E.L.S. - aka- book club! Tonight we met at Kristin's house. It was nice to get out and hang with the girls. I don't get to do that very often. It is nice to know that at least once a month, I will get to go out and hang out with some really fun, fantastic people.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">One of the things that we do at M.E.L.S. is that we bring food that ties into the book. One of the foods in the book was gingerbeer. And somebody actually found some. So, I tried gingerbeer tonight (no alcohol!). Not as good as ginger ale. I kept sipping at it and halfway through had to stop myself because why do I keep sipping if I don't like it? Maybe I hope it will get better?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;">All in all, a fun night.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Saturday, March 17th happiness: Cabin day! woo hoo. We didn't leave until late this afternoon. The boys got home from their camp out. Joe showered and packed a few things, and then we picked up Michael and were off to the cabin. Brian was happy to be here, but did not want his photo taken. I LOVE IT HERE!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Wednesday, March 21st happiness: The propane truck made it in this morning. Just in time too. We were down to 1%. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">You can tell how much warmer it has been the last 2 days. The snow is melting seriously fast. On the plus side, more outside time for the boys.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"> I pretty much spent my cabin time working on scrap books for my 3rd graders. I got much accomplished. =)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">I love it here. The days seem so long.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-size: large;">Thursday, March 22nd happiness: As always, all good things must come to an end, and we headed home today. We enjoyed our winter wonderland trip to the cabin.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Day!</span>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-64532904294996414372012-04-19T18:06:00.002-07:002012-04-19T18:34:05.564-07:00<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">M2B =) days 750 - 759. Monday, March 5th - Thursday, March 15th happiness:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">I just keep getting farther and farther behind. Going to try to catch up some this week.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Monday, March 5th happiness: I honestly don't remember what was going on here, but this is the only photo I took today, so here it is:</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MVWkFR-8hng/T5C3Jm_bqnI/AAAAAAAAFOI/MuSozh4FDA0/s1600/DSC_0001.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MVWkFR-8hng/T5C3Jm_bqnI/AAAAAAAAFOI/MuSozh4FDA0/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733283701355948658" /></a>I love Joe!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Today's happiness is music. Well, to be honest, most days happiness involves music. I LOVE it. I heard one of my all time favorite songs on the radio this morning on the way to work. Instead of being grumpy that it is Monday, it put me in a fantastic mood. Hearing a great song first thing in the morning really sets the tone for the day.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">Tuesday, March 6th happiness: No mutual. =) Don't get me wrong. I love my girls. They are awesome. But, sometimes it's nice to have a day off. We have youth conference this weekend, so they canceled midweek activities. Yay!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Wednesday, March 7th happiness: Today was cool and cloudy. My kind of day. I didn't even mind having to do 2 lunches on a day like today.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Tonight, Brian, Joe and I went and saw Wicked. I was feeling lousy after school (what I didn't know was that it was the start of 9 days of sickness. Bronchitis and Sinusitis AGAIN. Sheesh.) </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">Anyway, even though I wasn't feeling so hot, I still got ready and went. I have been looking forward to this for months. I have seen Wicked before, but it was Joe and Brian's first time.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HJQu77Av06g/T5C3CQZgQgI/AAAAAAAAFN8/l1bveGYLARU/s1600/wicked-main.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 188px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HJQu77Av06g/T5C3CQZgQgI/AAAAAAAAFN8/l1bveGYLARU/s400/wicked-main.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733283575032201730" /></a>It was fabulous, of course. Loved every minute of it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Brian bought me some cute cupcakes to take home.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JbGeginjsLw/T5C3CKz8LsI/AAAAAAAAFNw/62OBz_TPVno/s1600/DSC_0009.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JbGeginjsLw/T5C3CKz8LsI/AAAAAAAAFNw/62OBz_TPVno/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733283573532470978" /></a></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;">Thursday, March 8th happiness: The moon was ridiculously huge and awesome this morning on the way to work. Sadly, I did not have my camera with me. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;">I got sent home this afternoon from work. They could tell I was not feeling well, and some major sicknesses have been going around the school. So about 1:15, they pretty much kicked me out. I am happy to have co-workers that care.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Friday, March 9th happiness: I didn't go to work today. I got to sleep A LOT. Tonight was the start of youth conference. All the leaders were taking shifts for different activities. One of my shifts was tonight. The youth went bowling. After sleeping all day, and taking some meds. I was feeling pretty good.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">I love the youth, and I love bowling, so it turned out to be a fun night.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EQUWsaXQsq0/T5C3BzPfYhI/AAAAAAAAFNg/30dRM3wZvj8/s1600/1064bowling_ball.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EQUWsaXQsq0/T5C3BzPfYhI/AAAAAAAAFNg/30dRM3wZvj8/s400/1064bowling_ball.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733283567205573138" /></a></span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#cc33cc;">Saturday, March 10th happiness: I am happy for the church and the good people in it. There is always someone you can call who will step in when needed and help out, even at the last minute. I was supposed to be at the service project this afternoon for youth conference, but I was just so sick. I went to the doctor instead. Thankfully someone else stepped in and took my place, so I didn't have to go.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#6633ff;">Sunday, March 11th happiness: my bed.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Monday, March 12th: I am happy that it is spring break, so I can rest.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#996633;">Tuesday, March 13th happiness: I am happy to have company while I am sick:<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c1wHMlJLklo/T5C3Bhq1LkI/AAAAAAAAFNY/HWixV_GZx2c/s1600/DSC_0022.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c1wHMlJLklo/T5C3Bhq1LkI/AAAAAAAAFNY/HWixV_GZx2c/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733283562488409666" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mEbMy4kYTvo/T5C3BYDMKvI/AAAAAAAAFNM/n1oYwoswPOU/s1600/DSC_0023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mEbMy4kYTvo/T5C3BYDMKvI/AAAAAAAAFNM/n1oYwoswPOU/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733283559906224882" /></a><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#663366;">Wednesday, March 14th: Starting to feel half alive again. I got out of the house today. Took Joe to get a haircut and then went to Tillys. That's about all I could handle. Went home and went back to bed.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Thursday, March 15th happiness: I have regained my senses of smell and taste! It has been 5 days without them! Woo hoo!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">That's it for now.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Happy Day!</span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-74199439567987814052012-04-08T08:35:00.003-07:002012-04-08T09:00:47.535-07:00Feb. 27 - Mar. 4<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">M2B =) days 743 - 749. Monday, February 27th - Sunday, March 4th happiness.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Monday, February 27th happiness: Tonight, Brian made dinner while I scrapbooked at the kitchen table and Joe read. It was soooo nice to not have the t.v. on. It was nice to have a quiet evening. And it was SUPER nice that Brian made dinner so I didn't have to. I LOVE it when he does that.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Tuesday, February 28th happiness: And now, following my post about no t.v. I will talk about watching t.v. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Tonight after dinner, Brian and I cozied on the couch and watched the Amazing Race. I love hanging out on the couch after a long day. And I love that Brian and I like the same shows, so we can watch them together.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Wednesday, February 29th happiness: Early release day! Woo hoo! I had one whole hour to myself this afternoon before I had to go pick up Joe. I loved it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;">Thursday, March 1st happiness: Tonight was MELS (or book club). I am sporadic about going, but this month I actually read the book and couldn't wait to go.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;">This months book:</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9GG7s7oecYI/T4GxWOWUaAI/AAAAAAAAFNA/qBq4kzrs0jE/s1600/escape-carolyn-jessop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9GG7s7oecYI/T4GxWOWUaAI/AAAAAAAAFNA/qBq4kzrs0jE/s400/escape-carolyn-jessop.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729055196358928386" /></a>It is about a woman who was born into the FLDS church and at 35 years old, finally found a way to Escape with her 8 children. Escape is the correct term too, because her husband pretty much hunted her down after she left. It was an interesting read. I was horrified by the conditions that these women and children live in and how they are treated. It was a real eye opener. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;">Some of the girls really got into the spirit of the book and dressed like the FLDS women would dress and do their hair. It is really scary how natural it looked on some of them.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgbKybdrlkE/T4GxVyRKvqI/AAAAAAAAFM0/nDj2KGEMsiA/s1600/421609_10150642035084840_595439839_8950991_1804352275_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgbKybdrlkE/T4GxVyRKvqI/AAAAAAAAFM0/nDj2KGEMsiA/s400/421609_10150642035084840_595439839_8950991_1804352275_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729055188821130914" /></a>I didn't take this photo, I snagged it of of facebook from one of the girls who posted it. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#003333;">I love book club.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Friday, March 2nd happiness: Today was Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. This afternoon, the entire school went out onto the playground with our books and we sat and read for half an hour. I don't get to read nearly as much as I used to or would like to, so it was really nice.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">I took a lot of photos too. Here is one I got of Max reading with his friends:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o653SoHc9vo/T4GxVK7iA4I/AAAAAAAAFMo/rDvzFLj5Lv0/s1600/DSC_0132.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o653SoHc9vo/T4GxVK7iA4I/AAAAAAAAFMo/rDvzFLj5Lv0/s400/DSC_0132.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729055178261398402" /></a>I heart reading.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">Saturday, March 3rd happiness: Did some much needed cleaning today - especially the Laundry room. It always gets neglected because it isn't one of those rooms that will be seen if people come over. It felt good to get it back in order.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#333399;">Watched Castle tonight with Brian. LOVE it.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Sunday, March 4th happiness: Family Home Evening.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Addy looks so cute with her 2 front teeth missing:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--zfpxVvxIDw/T4GxUz8YNPI/AAAAAAAAFMc/JAMmAFloDCc/s1600/DSC_0151.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--zfpxVvxIDw/T4GxUz8YNPI/AAAAAAAAFMc/JAMmAFloDCc/s400/DSC_0151.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729055172090934514" /></a>I loved Max's face in this photo:<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RrWLSWAtdvg/T4Gw06t8n7I/AAAAAAAAFMQ/p9dbrfxnM40/s1600/DSC_0153.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RrWLSWAtdvg/T4Gw06t8n7I/AAAAAAAAFMQ/p9dbrfxnM40/s400/DSC_0153.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729054624153640882" /></a>Ruby helped give the lesson:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IEoWK4IrKG4/T4Gw0CapXaI/AAAAAAAAFME/tQBfB-qL1ro/s1600/DSC_0155.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IEoWK4IrKG4/T4Gw0CapXaI/AAAAAAAAFME/tQBfB-qL1ro/s400/DSC_0155.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729054609040301474" /></a>So did Josh:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T6k9K-ZuSMM/T4Gwz7hK2YI/AAAAAAAAFL4/F1v3PAVMkgk/s1600/DSC_0167.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T6k9K-ZuSMM/T4Gwz7hK2YI/AAAAAAAAFL4/F1v3PAVMkgk/s400/DSC_0167.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729054607188613506" /></a>Rowan sang a song, but for some reason, I didn't get a photo. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#336666;">I did get one of Darrel though. Can you tell he likes to get his picture taken about as much as I do?<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1FlnNj07Cg/T4GwzIWF6ZI/AAAAAAAAFLw/9-yOcHit2yg/s1600/DSC_0168.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1FlnNj07Cg/T4GwzIWF6ZI/AAAAAAAAFLw/9-yOcHit2yg/s400/DSC_0168.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729054593451944338" /></a>Holly was happy to see Joe. That dog loves him.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tqxUzir7_Kw/T4GwydDzz6I/AAAAAAAAFLg/en2-VRN2MTs/s1600/DSC_0171.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tqxUzir7_Kw/T4GwydDzz6I/AAAAAAAAFLg/en2-VRN2MTs/s400/DSC_0171.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729054581832535970" /></a></span>Happy Day!</span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-77578077502143159582012-03-31T08:04:00.007-07:002012-03-31T10:22:18.158-07:00birthdays and movies and FUN.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B=) days 736 - 742. Monday, February 20th - Sunday, February 26th happiness:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Monday, February 20th happiness: Today was Sheri's birthday! Happy Birthday to Sheri. Tonight we went and saw The Vow. I love Rachel McAdams so I was excited to go. I laughed, I cried. It was all good. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-net2fI_ud9U/T3cdoEY3wPI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/Msj9eifHi30/s1600/the-vow-poster.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-net2fI_ud9U/T3cdoEY3wPI/AAAAAAAAFLQ/Msj9eifHi30/s400/the-vow-poster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726078025434906866" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tuesday, February 21st happiness: We put in a Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Wallflower recently and my house smells awesome. I love that I can smell it right when I come in the door. Since you can't really take a photo of a smell, this is the next best thing:<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yrGPfYT-a8I/T3cdn7JCaUI/AAAAAAAAFLI/DhK4g0q5sWU/s1600/pBBW1-10644107enh-z8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yrGPfYT-a8I/T3cdn7JCaUI/AAAAAAAAFLI/DhK4g0q5sWU/s400/pBBW1-10644107enh-z8.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726078022952577346" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The only problem is, that it is a Fall smell and it makes me think that Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wed. February 22nd happiness: Today was the Fun. at Zia Records appearance. I took Joe and Alex and Ben with me. The NOT fun part was waiting in line for like 2 hours outside of Zia. It was hot and the sun was in my face. On the plus side. While waiting, I made the boys stand in line and I went in Zia and shopped. I picked up the new Nada Surf album for Brian. It was the last one in the store. Score!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Joe and Alex saw someone they knew from school farther up the line, so they took Ben with them and ditched me so they could have a better place in line. Actually they didn't ditch me. I told them they should go if they wanted to. The best part was, when they started letting us in, the way the store is set up, and they had to squeeze us down the aisles, I ended up getting a better spot than they did. I was right by the door where the band came out! Ben worked his way through the crowd back to me. We got to slap their hands as they came out on stage. Awesome.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I also stood next to Nate Ruess's dad and grandma. Cool. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of my all time favorite photos of the band FUN. :</span></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xgHiZPej1B8/T3cdnp8rqyI/AAAAAAAAFK4/S_numUbtTNE/s1600/fun.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 356px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xgHiZPej1B8/T3cdnp8rqyI/AAAAAAAAFK4/S_numUbtTNE/s400/fun.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726078018337352482" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">They played a few songs and Nate talked to the crowd a lot and really got them into it, and told some funny stories and was really just such a good performer. It was totally worth the wait.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Also, seeing how happy Ben was and watching him sing the words to every song was awesome. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">After the show, we got back in line so we could meet the band and get autographs. Thankfully Dallin, Cody and Michael weren't too far back and they let us cut in.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What an awesome night. I loved seeing the band, and I loved hanging out with Joe and with my nephews. They are awesome.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thursday, February 23rd happiness: Still on a Fun. high. I have been listening to them all day. I can't wait for the concert in March.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Friday, February 24th happiness: Brian and I went to see This Means War. I think he liked it a little better than I did. It did have some really funny parts in it, but also some things I didn't like. Over all, I would say it was pretty good. Not on my favorites list though.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-laE7oK0P84A/T3cdnUZubwI/AAAAAAAAFKw/9guTc42JHQ0/s1600/This%2BMeans%2BWar%2B1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-laE7oK0P84A/T3cdnUZubwI/AAAAAAAAFKw/9guTc42JHQ0/s400/This%2BMeans%2BWar%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726078012553588482" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Saturday, February 25th happiness: Since Joe's birthday falls on a Sunday this year, we decided to celebrate mostly today. He didn't really want a party or anything, so we just took him to lunch and then shopping. We picked up Michael and then went to The Olive Garden. Then we offered to take him shopping anywhere. We ended up getting him some new shoes, and then going to Tilly's, where he didn't buy much, just a jacket. He is easy to please.<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2RzyzqEksg/T3cdaERb_EI/AAAAAAAAFKk/Kqx_QJbO-xA/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x2RzyzqEksg/T3cdaERb_EI/AAAAAAAAFKk/Kqx_QJbO-xA/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726077784885558338" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It was a fun day. I love hanging out with Joe. And Michael isn't bad either =)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Sunday, February 26th happiness: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE! The best day of my life was they day you came into it! Even though we had birthday day yesterday, we couldn't do NOTHING on the actual day. So we did have a couple of surprises for him.<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a7rpbS7Oeqw/T3cdZx0M-_I/AAAAAAAAFKY/oM1ADsy7TJ4/s1600/DSC_0023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a7rpbS7Oeqw/T3cdZx0M-_I/AAAAAAAAFKY/oM1ADsy7TJ4/s400/DSC_0023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726077779931102194" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">We got him a comforter for his bed. He has been wanting one forever.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ADiIF6oHjo/T3cdZcIdIGI/AAAAAAAAFKM/5t8YfIK2Frs/s1600/DSC_0026.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ADiIF6oHjo/T3cdZcIdIGI/AAAAAAAAFKM/5t8YfIK2Frs/s400/DSC_0026.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726077774110466146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Also, I got him a frame for his signed FUN. poster and cd cover. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"> <br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9hIvLJxG_pA/T3cdY1JpdDI/AAAAAAAAFKA/uw1CKEDGNWA/s1600/DSC_0039.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9hIvLJxG_pA/T3cdY1JpdDI/AAAAAAAAFKA/uw1CKEDGNWA/s400/DSC_0039.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726077763646485554" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">We hung it on the wall right away.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h2zFCj8Qmf4/T3cdYbTzpPI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/UcRfzoeSQFU/s1600/DSC_0040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h2zFCj8Qmf4/T3cdYbTzpPI/AAAAAAAAFJ0/UcRfzoeSQFU/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726077756709774578" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Brian made blueberry pancakes for Joe this morning, and then he made him Chicken Fried Steak for dinner.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">I love that Brian likes to cook.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Joe facts:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He is 15 and a Freshman in High School.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He LOVES music (in case you couldn't tell). Some of his favorites right now are Guster, Fun., Panic at the Disco, Jason Mraz.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He plays the guitar and writes songs. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He writes great lyrics. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He loves to go to the beach, and to the cabin.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He asks me almost every day when we are moving to California.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*His favorite colors are purple and black.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*His favorite shows right now is Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory and Happy Endings. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He is currently into longboarding, and can't wait to long board on the boardwalk on Mission Beach this summer.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">*He gave up sugar in early December and is still going strong. I don't know how he does it.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-size: 18px;">* His favorite food is any sea food.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-size: 18px;">Happy Day!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-36731885605550067052012-03-26T07:53:00.003-07:002012-03-26T08:14:54.340-07:00Valentines Day - FHE<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 730 - 735. Tuesday, February 14th - Sunday, February 19th happiness:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tuesday, February 14th happiness: Happy Valentines Day!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Joe woke up to his room being heart attacked.</span></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZstwiv-o7I/T3CEHROpWjI/AAAAAAAAFJo/7JIMg-4-o7A/s1600/DSC_0164.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jZstwiv-o7I/T3CEHROpWjI/AAAAAAAAFJo/7JIMg-4-o7A/s400/DSC_0164.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220386806684210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">3 of my kids brought me flowers today!<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IpejDy8GzVc/T3CEG6HFcwI/AAAAAAAAFJc/JEaLLA6GEso/s1600/DSC_0270.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IpejDy8GzVc/T3CEG6HFcwI/AAAAAAAAFJc/JEaLLA6GEso/s400/DSC_0270.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220380600955650" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I got all sorts of fun valentines from the kids today. But I think this one may have been my favorite.<br /></span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tODCQmNmPwA/T3CD5I9cwYI/AAAAAAAAFJE/nmqaS3eeS0k/s400/DSC_0098.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220144068903298" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">It's Harry Potter, and it looks so cool!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The weather today was a Valentines Day present for me. It was gorgeous.<br /></span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1JeuaWerBW8/T3CD5uVD52I/AAAAAAAAFJM/seMchZkqz1o/s400/DSC_0287.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220154100049762" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Also, if you didn't know, Ben is hilarious when he is on a sugar high! I quite enjoyed our ride home from school today.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tonight we did our usual Valentines Day tradition. We ordered in instead of going out. Have you TRIED going out on Valentines Day? It is ridiculous. Brian got me an awesome little hand held camera for my present. Now when I go to concerts and things, I can bring a little camera with me. Woo hoo!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Wednesday, February 15th happiness: I went to the dentist again this morning. While getting impressions done of your teeth isn't exactly fun, I was excited because it means soon I will be getting my invisalign and I can FINALLY get my teeth fixed. Woo hoo!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Also, on Wednesday's I cover 2 lunches. It was a plus today because the weather outside was absolutely gorgeous.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Thursday, February 16th: Today was not my best day so far. It wasn't even a good day. What did make me happy today? Sitting on the couch tonight and watching Modern Family with Brian. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mYwtB8mBNmk/T3CD4nayhMI/AAAAAAAAFI4/yFhisnGJk2Y/s1600/ModernFamilySeason2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 244px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mYwtB8mBNmk/T3CD4nayhMI/AAAAAAAAFI4/yFhisnGJk2Y/s400/ModernFamilySeason2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220135065158850" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Friday February 17th happiness: Friday at 3:45 is my favorite time of the week! I LOVE Fridays!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Saturday, February 18th happiness: Today I needed the Valerian Root. I am so happy that I found this stuff.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N2zudacmQoo/T3CD4bW4CBI/AAAAAAAAFIo/0AgRGi1VCMs/s1600/valerian_root.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-N2zudacmQoo/T3CD4bW4CBI/AAAAAAAAFIo/0AgRGi1VCMs/s400/valerian_root.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220131827517458" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Sunday, February 19th happiness: Family Home Evening. Yes, I list it every month, but I love that my mom does this. I used to get to see my nieces and nephews all of the time, but now that I am working, not so much. I love that I know I will get to see them at least one day during the month. I love my family.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SiJtdDoq3E4/T3CD4HgiqWI/AAAAAAAAFIg/VgrdMc78Y1g/s1600/DSC_0003.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SiJtdDoq3E4/T3CD4HgiqWI/AAAAAAAAFIg/VgrdMc78Y1g/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724220126499350882" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Watching a video as part of the lesson:<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pROxWPqTEG0/T3CDjJvBNLI/AAAAAAAAFIU/B2DR79chzNs/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pROxWPqTEG0/T3CDjJvBNLI/AAAAAAAAFIU/B2DR79chzNs/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724219766319690930" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPhJS0XzBQM/T3CDigBljEI/AAAAAAAAFII/FRsYjR7pBLs/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vPhJS0XzBQM/T3CDigBljEI/AAAAAAAAFII/FRsYjR7pBLs/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724219755123280962" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Michael brought a buddy with him.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-02UMZYFrlvs/T3CDh0NiazI/AAAAAAAAFH8/2InYXxpG410/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-02UMZYFrlvs/T3CDh0NiazI/AAAAAAAAFH8/2InYXxpG410/s400/DSC_0012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724219743362247474" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Joe and Dallin performed a song. <br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e3RFftVl6Vg/T3CDhKoriWI/AAAAAAAAFHw/ElmZyHYkt2s/s1600/DSC_0017.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e3RFftVl6Vg/T3CDhKoriWI/AAAAAAAAFHw/ElmZyHYkt2s/s400/DSC_0017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724219732201802082" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EOu8vl0_5cw/T3CDglQk0vI/AAAAAAAAFHk/-If3JTD3rQk/s1600/DSC_0019.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EOu8vl0_5cw/T3CDglQk0vI/AAAAAAAAFHk/-If3JTD3rQk/s400/DSC_0019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724219722168586994" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-13571474166935754042012-03-23T08:52:00.003-07:002012-03-23T09:04:08.086-07:00Full moons and big hearts<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 725 - 729. Thursday, February 9th - Monday, February 13th happiness: </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Thursday, February 9th happiness: Today was a 1/2 day. 11:30 release. Woo hoo!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Also, on a side note, I had a dentist appointment today. And I looked on my school calendar and do you know what it said? Today is National Toothache Day. Not good.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Tonight the moon was gorgeous. It was ridiculously huge. I tried to capture it, but the photo simply does not do it justice. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LJwV5qANPLs/T2ycVh5tIiI/AAAAAAAAFHU/A6-tSPCLClM/s1600/DSC_0154.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LJwV5qANPLs/T2ycVh5tIiI/AAAAAAAAFHU/A6-tSPCLClM/s400/DSC_0154.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723121120172646946" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Friday, February 10th happiness: Another half day! I love it! I went to the doctor this afternoon and then ran some errands. Tonight's happiness: sitting in the hot tub. It felt so good on my sad aching body.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Saturday, February 11th happiness: I tried to have a day with Brian. We went to IKEA. We bought a new picture for the kitchen wall. After that, I cam home and crashed. I took a LONG nap. I love me a good nap.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Brian took Joe to a movie and then went grocery shopping for me. THANK YOU BRIAN!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Sunday, February 12th happiness: I've said it before, but the one downside of my job is that I am sick ALL the time. I seem to pick up every germ those kids have lying around. Which is really lame because before this, I rarely got sick. Oh well, it is what it is. The good thing about being in bed all day, is that I got to read, which I almost never get to do anymore. I may just finish the book this month and get to go to book club. Woo hoo!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Monday, February 13th happiness: Every year for Valentines Day, Brian and I heart attack Joe's room while he is sleeping. We stay up late the night before and cut out a ton of hearts and hang them up all over his room, and then we put in a ton of heart balloons. I love this tradition. </span></span></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ep0qASr0Z1M/T2ycVQk_lhI/AAAAAAAAFHM/-hFTaC4CpzE/s1600/DSC_0161.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ep0qASr0Z1M/T2ycVQk_lhI/AAAAAAAAFHM/-hFTaC4CpzE/s400/DSC_0161.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723121115522373138" /></a>Happy Day!</div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-68259349123665776972012-03-16T08:12:00.003-07:002012-03-16T08:57:07.182-07:00productive, happy, sweet days<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 717 - 724. Wednesday, February 1st - Wednesday, February 8th happiness:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Wednesday, February 1st happiness: The gym. It is a pain to get there, but afterwards, I am always glad that I went!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Thursday, February 2nd happiness: Happy Groundhog day! This afternoon, Sheri and I went to see Grandmother. We took a couple of boys with us. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mtegDgeNI7Q/T2NZFfKfrrI/AAAAAAAAFHA/VCad5m5YxnE/s1600/DSC_0138.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mtegDgeNI7Q/T2NZFfKfrrI/AAAAAAAAFHA/VCad5m5YxnE/s400/DSC_0138.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513902490398386" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SB2aw3SflWQ/T2NZE2HzUiI/AAAAAAAAFG0/E9JfxZchMWg/s1600/DSC_0137.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SB2aw3SflWQ/T2NZE2HzUiI/AAAAAAAAFG0/E9JfxZchMWg/s400/DSC_0137.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513891473248802" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Any day that I get to visit with Grandmother is a good day!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Friday, February 3rd happiness: The mere fact that it is Friday makes me happy. I never appreciated TGIF very much until I started working.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Saturday, February 4th happiness: We had a MUCH needed cleaning day today. Brian tackled the garage. He gutted it, took several trips to the dump and we got rid of a lot of things. It is fantastic.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Joe was my super helper. The things he was required to do: Clean the mirrors in both bathrooms, sweep the front porch, unload the dishwasher, vacuum the family room, help with the laundry, and clean and vacuum his room.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">He really did a fantastic job. He even added some new Nightmare Before Christmas pictures to his room:<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aX5q9LSWpDI/T2NZEhZn3NI/AAAAAAAAFGo/_E7ejXNOlYM/s1600/DSC_0139.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aX5q9LSWpDI/T2NZEhZn3NI/AAAAAAAAFGo/_E7ejXNOlYM/s400/DSC_0139.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513885910850770" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">Now, here is the list of things that were NOT required, that he did without being asked: Cleaned the sinks and countertops in the bathroom, and helped me paint the wall in the kitchen.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">I love Joe!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">I paid bills today, and tackled the wall in the kitchen! <br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VSekaoFfBQs/T2NYwSjvyYI/AAAAAAAAFGc/nCGJ2f-6Xe0/s1600/DSC_0142.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VSekaoFfBQs/T2NYwSjvyYI/AAAAAAAAFGc/nCGJ2f-6Xe0/s400/DSC_0142.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513538329397634" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">All we have to do is to get the chair rail up, and we are done! Woo hoo.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">A productive day is a happy day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Sunday, February 5th happiness: Our lesson in young women's today was about being happy.<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--fTXcsZyMH4/T2NYv-hkz3I/AAAAAAAAFGQ/DDlKQImWcwE/s1600/DSC_0141.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--fTXcsZyMH4/T2NYv-hkz3I/AAAAAAAAFGQ/DDlKQImWcwE/s400/DSC_0141.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513532951580530" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">I loved it, of course.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Monday, February 6th happiness: Even though we are no where near easter, the Cadbury mini eggs are in the stores. <br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJlF7yFDiNY/T2NYvVTLchI/AAAAAAAAFGE/pQuORIbyVCY/s1600/mini_egg1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJlF7yFDiNY/T2NYvVTLchI/AAAAAAAAFGE/pQuORIbyVCY/s400/mini_egg1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513521885344274" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">So yummy!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 51);">Tuesday, February 7th happiness: CLOUDS! I love me some clouds in Arizona.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">Wednesday, February 8th happiness: One of my laurel's has a birthday today, so brought her a cupcake and wished her a happy birthday. I volunteered to pick up the cupcakes. Any excuse to go to Sweet Daddy's. One of my former beehives had a birthday yesterday, so I picked one up for her too. Oh, and it's also Stacy's birthday, so I had to get her one too.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">I also picked up a raspberry lemonade one for Brian, and a chocolate one for Mrs. J. It's teacher conference week. I thought I would bring her a little pick me up!</span></span></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4c2Se6UQcQM/T2NYu9RXPVI/AAAAAAAAFF4/fHp43Qw2oiU/s1600/DSC_0149.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4c2Se6UQcQM/T2NYu9RXPVI/AAAAAAAAFF4/fHp43Qw2oiU/s400/DSC_0149.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513515435277650" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">I wasn't planning on getting one for me, until I saw the maple bacon one. Then I knew, I must have it.<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--smbOHk9Xeo/T2NYusAbVdI/AAAAAAAAFFs/WE8SgZMBofM/s1600/DSC_0151.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--smbOHk9Xeo/T2NYusAbVdI/AAAAAAAAFFs/WE8SgZMBofM/s400/DSC_0151.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720513510800840146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">Maple is one of my favorite flavors ever. I watch the Food Network show "The Best thing I Ever Ate." One of the "best" things featured is an apple, maple bacon donut, that a place in San Francisco makes. It looks so delicious. I dream of going to San Fran one day, just for that donut.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">So, when I saw the maple bacon cupcake, I knew I must try it.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">It did not disappoint.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Day!</span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-48159439065731149352012-03-11T07:28:00.004-07:002012-03-11T08:13:54.998-07:00Finishing January<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 706 - 716. Saturday, January 21st - Tuesday, January 31st happiness.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px;">It's a long one, so here goes..........</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Saturday, January 21st happiness: Brian and I had what he likes to call "a day". We were out and about, seeing and doing. We went to lunch, we did some shopping, and we looked at some model homes. Then we got coldstone and came home and watched some of our shows together on the couch. It was a good day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Sunday, January 22nd happiness: Sunday nap!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Monday, January 23rd happiness: I won't lie. Today was kind of a lousy day. I didn't sleep well last night, so I didn't feel well this morning. I was told at the last minute that I had to teach today, and Monday's are the worst day for teaching because there are NO specials. Which means I don't get to leave the room to pee or do anything else at all for 4 solid hours. Yikes. Finally It is 3:15 and I get to go home. I go outside and the weather is PERFECT! my kind of day!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GwM6ZvY8uFc/T1y3orG6YdI/AAAAAAAAFFg/oo7hID6IxdY/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GwM6ZvY8uFc/T1y3orG6YdI/AAAAAAAAFFg/oo7hID6IxdY/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718647536248054226" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">I drove home with the windows down. This weather was sent for me today, to cheer me up!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Tonight I was driving to my parents house to wish my dad a happy birthday and to give him a present, and I got to see this:<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--I3EqvynN6U/T1y3fbXNjEI/AAAAAAAAFFQ/lOX2s__pWhk/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--I3EqvynN6U/T1y3fbXNjEI/AAAAAAAAFFQ/lOX2s__pWhk/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718647377402629186" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">I know, I really shouldn't take photos while I am driving, but it was so beautiful. I rolled down the window and took a quick shot.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">I also got this one:<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z_Hs1ApFB64/T1y3fA5Yk2I/AAAAAAAAFFI/mZ2UYKZPBrQ/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z_Hs1ApFB64/T1y3fA5Yk2I/AAAAAAAAFFI/mZ2UYKZPBrQ/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718647370298200930" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Arizona really does have the best sunsets.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tuesday, January 24th happiness: I had mutual tonight. I didn't want to go. But, I did anyway, and it really turned out to be a lot of fun. I'm glad I didn't let my bad mood spoil it. It was all the priests and laurels in the stake, and they played a bunch of "minute to win it" games. I'm glad I went.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Wednesday, January 25th happiness: It was pajama day at school today. How can you NOT be happy getting to wear your pajamas all day? It was awesome.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Tonight Brian and I watched a new show.<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sk7sn-hDspM/T1y3euyqcoI/AAAAAAAAFE4/1P9l3fcvJPk/s1600/MV5BNTI3OTcwNTk3Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzA3NzAzNw%2540%2540._V1._SY317_CR0%252C0%252C214%252C317_.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 317px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sk7sn-hDspM/T1y3euyqcoI/AAAAAAAAFE4/1P9l3fcvJPk/s400/MV5BNTI3OTcwNTk3Ml5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNzA3NzAzNw%2540%2540._V1._SY317_CR0%252C0%252C214%252C317_.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718647365438173826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I wasn't really that interested in watching it. I think we already have too many shows that we don't have time to watch, but he really wanted to watch it, so we did.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">It was pretty fantastic. So, unfortunately, we will have to add another show to our list. Thank goodness for DVR. We have all these shows taped, with no time to watch. I'm sure we will catch up this summer when nothing new tapes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Thursday, January 26th happiness: I had a terrible dizzy spell at 1:00 a.m. this morning. It woke me from a dead sleep. I woke up to the room spinning and spinning. This was the worst I've had in a while. I literally felt like the room was moving. I spent the next few hours, barfing and lying down. It was awful. I took my dizzy pill and Brian gave me a blessing, and thankfully, it finally stopped, but I was in bed all day long. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Today I am happy to have Brian. He did EVERYTHING today. He got Joe up and ready for school, he picked him up from school, made him dinner and just made sure everything got done so I didn't have to worry. Because honestly, I was too dizzy to do anything anyway.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">A little more happiness today: Joe's science project got picked for HISEF ( Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair). The teacher only picked 2 projects from his class to represent, and his was one of them. Woo hoo! (Thanks again Uncle David for your help!)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Friday, January 27th happiness: Today, was a day, let me tell you. I was home from school today, still feeling rather dizzy, although the room did finally stop spinning. Brian came home from work today feeling super sick, so much that I had to drive him to urgent care. With him barfing, and me being super dizzy, I am surprised we made it! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">I am happy today for family that will step in and help when needed. I just dropped Joe off at my mom's and trusted that he would be fine. Stacy and the Gonzo's took him to dinner with them, and then he hung out for a while until we were done. I love my family.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Tonight, as I was at CVS filling Brian's prescriptions I saw these:<br /></span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8pi6Umfozi4/T1y3eDEytyI/AAAAAAAAFEk/cqpoEJy9QwI/s400/mm-cherry-cordial-more-128903.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718647353703053090" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">I was excited because I thought that the cherry m & m's were only a Christmas thing. I have never seen them any other time of the year. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">I guess this year they made some for valentines day too. Happy Day!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Guess what I did when I got home?<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eipAFZgpfsw/T1y3eWB_WNI/AAAAAAAAFEs/SebF9r82KHY/s1600/CherrycordialMMcookies-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 373px; height: 306px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eipAFZgpfsw/T1y3eWB_WNI/AAAAAAAAFEs/SebF9r82KHY/s400/CherrycordialMMcookies-4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718647358791571666" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Saturday, January 28th happiness: Finally feeling a little better today! I went to a friends baby shower. It was fun. I also went to Barnes and Noble. That ALWAYS makes me happy.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Tonight, Joe had the boys over for pizza and games. I played scrabble with Alex, Michael and Joe. I forgot how much I like this game. It was fun.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-087wJX1dnQk/T1y3Gx3KvsI/AAAAAAAAFEU/99Q4l1qCZ6M/s1600/DSC_0056.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-087wJX1dnQk/T1y3Gx3KvsI/AAAAAAAAFEU/99Q4l1qCZ6M/s400/DSC_0056.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718646953945513666" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Sunday, January 29th happiness: Sheri dropped off salsa and Peanut Butter cookies today! What an awesome sister I have. These cookies make me super happy.<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vB0EzcCnbzE/T1y3GdzrXYI/AAAAAAAAFEM/BR5_n681RG0/s1600/DSC_0058.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vB0EzcCnbzE/T1y3GdzrXYI/AAAAAAAAFEM/BR5_n681RG0/s400/DSC_0058.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718646948562165122" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Monday, January 30th happiness: Brian and I have been watching Friday Night Lights. This season was season 5. The last one. We have had it DVR'd forever and have been dragging out the watching of it, because we don't want it to be actually over. So, even though the series ended a few months back. We just watched the final episode tonight.<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ReGnuWnDSs/T1y3FwhZyiI/AAAAAAAAFD8/_YLcjzPmJzw/s1600/6883849939_cbe08c3820.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5ReGnuWnDSs/T1y3FwhZyiI/AAAAAAAAFD8/_YLcjzPmJzw/s400/6883849939_cbe08c3820.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718646936405920290" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HnbSvtAbrbc/T1y3FryhxFI/AAAAAAAAFDw/BJm2C0o3NUQ/s1600/fnl-final-a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HnbSvtAbrbc/T1y3FryhxFI/AAAAAAAAFDw/BJm2C0o3NUQ/s400/fnl-final-a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718646935135568978" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">This is probably one of my favorite shows ever. And no, it's not just because of Riggins. Who would have thought that I would love a t.v. show about football? Not me.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Tuesday, January 31st happiness: I know I've said it before, but there is nothing that sets the mood for the day better, than hearing an awesome song on the radio on the way to work.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fxIlEeXka9Q/T1y3FVZAWRI/AAAAAAAAFDo/KPDIVHpjoJk/s1600/The-Cure-Just-Like-Heaven-22052.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 394px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fxIlEeXka9Q/T1y3FVZAWRI/AAAAAAAAFDo/KPDIVHpjoJk/s400/The-Cure-Just-Like-Heaven-22052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718646929122941202" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I roll the windows down, turn the music up, and sing on my way to work. It makes me happy and puts me in a good mood for the day. I love music!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Happy Day!</span></span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-5842268390100439112012-03-04T07:41:00.004-08:002012-03-04T08:18:57.972-08:00family photo shoot<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 695 - 705. Tuesday, January 10th - Friday, January 20th happiness.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Wow, I am far behind. I am going to try to catch up a little this week, so here goes:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tuesday, January 10th happiness: What made me happy today? Taking a nap after school. I love it when I can do that.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Wednesday, January 11th happiness: Family photo shoot. I got to hang out with my nieces and nephews and take lots of photos. It was fun.</span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dWI62emavLc/T1OOq2Re1JI/AAAAAAAAFC0/kaO8nKHm6jc/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069218837779602" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--0dZKs73DZw/T1OOqos1jVI/AAAAAAAAFCo/bbn7LnZTpHE/s400/DSC_0091.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069215194418514" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MTdYrf8ED0U/T1OOpwMR8JI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/_AEAmiBIpsU/s400/DSC_0098.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069200025481362" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-593xR1x9ids/T1OOqdpB4uI/AAAAAAAAFCg/KM4r53QRaHI/s400/066.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069212225659618" /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2R0duO0Tws/T1OPD139g2I/AAAAAAAAFDc/s3e03zu_NVo/s1600/074.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2R0duO0Tws/T1OPD139g2I/AAAAAAAAFDc/s3e03zu_NVo/s400/074.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069648227468130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eDRv7c-TQc/T1OPDdz8PSI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/IRbQi5dNcDQ/s1600/DSC_0036.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4eDRv7c-TQc/T1OPDdz8PSI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/IRbQi5dNcDQ/s400/DSC_0036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069641768156450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2c654WgOzus/T1OPDEd0DRI/AAAAAAAAFDE/KV_fgF2u0-U/s1600/023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2c654WgOzus/T1OPDEd0DRI/AAAAAAAAFDE/KV_fgF2u0-U/s400/023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069634964458770" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjWJ1bFLp10/T1OOpiL8jYI/AAAAAAAAFCI/JUzmSjWzU3E/s1600/DSC_0125.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gjWJ1bFLp10/T1OOpiL8jYI/AAAAAAAAFCI/JUzmSjWzU3E/s400/DSC_0125.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716069196265983362" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Ok, so this isn't everyone, but you get the idea. Also, I am starting to notice that a lot of the photos I have of Joe are with his guitar. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Thursday, January 12th happiness: The teacher I work with at school is a HUGE Michigan State fan. Seriously. I mean, every day, the kids face the American flag and say the pledge of allegiance and then she has them turn around and face the Michigan State flag and they sing the Michigan State Fight Song before the head off to math class. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">As it turns out, Michigan State had a pretty great season. And, she kept telling the kids that if they made it to a bowl game, then we would have a tailgate party. Well, they made it! They didn't win, but it was a good game. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">So, this afternoon, we cooked hot dogs and had chips and soda, and we sang the fight song one last time, and watched the end of the Michigan State game. The kids loved it. And I love working with a teacher who is so fun!</span></span></div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OKbVvTudTg/T1ONxcNu1oI/AAAAAAAAFB8/dsmqJ6uD7Lk/s1600/DSC_0183.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OKbVvTudTg/T1ONxcNu1oI/AAAAAAAAFB8/dsmqJ6uD7Lk/s400/DSC_0183.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716068232590186114" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Also, today was a cloudy gorgeous day. Loved it!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Friday, January 13th happiness: Ok, so I often have insomnia. It's ok to have it for a night or two, but any more than that in a row, and I just get SOOOOO tired. Well, I haven't slept well at all this week, so I knew that if I was going to make it through school today, I would need a little help.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">I stopped off at CVS before school this morning to get a 5 hour energy, and I got carded. First of all, I didn't know you had to be 18 to buy it. Second of all Jon who works at CVS is now one of my favorite people ever for thinking I was 18, and for being totally surprised when I told him I was more than twice that. Thanks Jon! I needed that today.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fyYloc4HNhc/T1ONxCYKWTI/AAAAAAAAFBs/TPEjQNh6CxY/s1600/215955847.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fyYloc4HNhc/T1ONxCYKWTI/AAAAAAAAFBs/TPEjQNh6CxY/s400/215955847.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716068225654610226" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Saturday, January 14th happiness: Joe decided (on his own) that he would like a hair cut today. While I prefer his hair short, I don't hassle him about how he chooses to wear it. It is HIS hair after all. So, I was pretty excited when he announced today that he would like to get a haircut. I didn't hesitate. I drove him there before he could change his mind. I like it so much better, and I think he does too.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Sunday, January 15th happiness: We got to go and see Michael get the priesthood today! Also today was a gorgeous day to be outside, so Joe and I decided to do a photo shoot with the new hair. His guitar had to come along, of course. <br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EMUjkXaidEw/T1ONwjIEq5I/AAAAAAAAFBk/e2qqWOoPGR8/s1600/DSC_0268.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EMUjkXaidEw/T1ONwjIEq5I/AAAAAAAAFBk/e2qqWOoPGR8/s400/DSC_0268.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716068217265630098" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">I think this was MY favorite shot of the day.<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTnfqJcyxgE/T1ONwT16JNI/AAAAAAAAFBU/JTd8VEP5CZI/s1600/DSC_0318.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xTnfqJcyxgE/T1ONwT16JNI/AAAAAAAAFBU/JTd8VEP5CZI/s400/DSC_0318.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716068213162910930" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Later there was time for hanging out with the cousins a little bit.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WOqbNSc-Ho0/T1ONwCkYOlI/AAAAAAAAFBM/4vmcxUpH9qc/s1600/DSC_0339.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WOqbNSc-Ho0/T1ONwCkYOlI/AAAAAAAAFBM/4vmcxUpH9qc/s400/DSC_0339.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716068208525982290" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Monday, January 16th happiness: NO SCHOOL! I got some much needed cleaning done.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">Tuesday, January 17th happiness: When you wake up in the early morning and you realize that you still have like 3 hours left to sleep.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">Wednesday, January 18th happiness: 3:45 p.m. It is my favorite time of day. The work day is over, I have picked up Joe, and we are home. I change into my cozy clothes and take a few minutes to just sit on the couch and do nothing. I Love it.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Thursday, January 19th happiness: I got in the car this morning to go to work, and The Cure, "Just like Heaven" is on the radio. I get to hear it all the way through. Hearing an awesome song on the radio on the way to work, just sets the mood for the day. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Friday, January 20th happiness: Today was a nap after school kind of day. I felt dizzy all afternoon, so I had to take one of my dizzy pills and go to bed. I am happy that when that happens, Brian takes care of everything else that needs to be done. He took Joe out to dinner tonight to Red Lobster so I could rest. He is awesome.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Day!</span></div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-38331409616931312182012-02-20T09:53:00.000-08:002012-02-20T21:23:47.554-08:00family, food and friends<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">M2B =) days 690 - 694. Thursday, January 5th - Monday, January 9th happiness:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Thursday, January 5th happiness: Tonight we went out to the Keg with Steve, Elise, Chris and Merilee while they were still in town. Sheri, and Marcy also came! I had never been to the Keg before. It was great.</span></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rpZOygLRXxY/T0KJVJRIrdI/AAAAAAAAFA4/X_7YOo3bc0Y/s1600/keg-outer.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rpZOygLRXxY/T0KJVJRIrdI/AAAAAAAAFA4/X_7YOo3bc0Y/s400/keg-outer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711278273817259474" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We sat out on the patio next to the fireplace. Nice. It was a fun evening, hanging with friends. Steve introduced me to "W" bands and eating dessert first.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The food was delicious. We started with the Santa Fe Chicken Dip. It was SO yum! I had steak for dinner - mmmmm. Good friends, good food, makes for a happy day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Friday, January 6th happiness: Brian and I went to see We Bought A Zoo. LOVED IT!<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TF5xPa94cIU/T0KJU8twkbI/AAAAAAAAFAs/uKKQq1sCbj8/s1600/we-bought-a-zoo-poster.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TF5xPa94cIU/T0KJU8twkbI/AAAAAAAAFAs/uKKQq1sCbj8/s400/we-bought-a-zoo-poster.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711278270447653298" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It was one of the best movies I have seen in a while. I laughed, I cried. It was all good.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Saturday, January 7th happiness: Today we "had a day", as Brian likes to call it. Thanks to Sheri's generous birthday present, Joe, Brian and I went to lunch at Cheesecake Factory.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">And, thanks to Steve's advice, we ordered dessert first. Dutch Apple Caramel Streusel Cheesecake. <br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMjX684wscg/T0KJUlz3ioI/AAAAAAAAFAk/NpDB6uGvTiE/s1600/thumb_600.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 357px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMjX684wscg/T0KJUlz3ioI/AAAAAAAAFAk/NpDB6uGvTiE/s400/thumb_600.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711278264299260546" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Joe didn't take one bite. He has pretty much quit eating sugar. He started in early December. Who quits eating sugar in December? Anyway, I didn't think it would last, but it has. I am so proud of him. I wish I could do the same, but alas, I am weak.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">After lunch, Brian and I went out and about and did some shopping. It was fun.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Sunday, January 8th happiness: Family Home Evening! I don't get to see these kiddos nearly as much as I used to before I started working, so I LOVE family home evening. I get to see (almost) all of my family all at once.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pCR3mtaNu6A/T0KJTWZoI7I/AAAAAAAAFAY/y8V6G9A6QaU/s1600/DSC_0112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pCR3mtaNu6A/T0KJTWZoI7I/AAAAAAAAFAY/y8V6G9A6QaU/s400/DSC_0112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711278242982798258" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Alex, Dallin, Michael and Joe helped my mom with the lesson.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n65SCMKFIt0/T0KJTDWXRCI/AAAAAAAAFAM/gRgSbNzmN84/s1600/DSC_0118.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n65SCMKFIt0/T0KJTDWXRCI/AAAAAAAAFAM/gRgSbNzmN84/s400/DSC_0118.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711278237868835874" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">This cutie was showing off her new guitar.<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X5Iuux83AP4/T0KJAucYI4I/AAAAAAAAE_8/PuwH8sjFJ6Q/s1600/DSC_0122.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X5Iuux83AP4/T0KJAucYI4I/AAAAAAAAE_8/PuwH8sjFJ6Q/s400/DSC_0122.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711277923019268994" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">My favorite photos of the night</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">:<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yE5pDUO604Q/T0KI_2C6III/AAAAAAAAE_k/TO7ecfyhk8E/s1600/DSC_0126.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yE5pDUO604Q/T0KI_2C6III/AAAAAAAAE_k/TO7ecfyhk8E/s400/DSC_0126.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711277907880059010" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSxuySS455s/T0KI_f50Z0I/AAAAAAAAE_c/vA6x9T2x3bk/s1600/DSC_0129.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZSxuySS455s/T0KI_f50Z0I/AAAAAAAAE_c/vA6x9T2x3bk/s400/DSC_0129.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711277901936355138" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Love it!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Monday, January 9th happiness: Left over Christmas candy. I honestly can't believe that the bells lasted this long. I love them SO much. It's probably because Brian bought me several bags.<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k440JDZ47yI/T0KI_RztX1I/AAAAAAAAE_Q/FGuW8HMT1NA/s1600/hershey_holiday_bells.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k440JDZ47yI/T0KI_RztX1I/AAAAAAAAE_Q/FGuW8HMT1NA/s400/hershey_holiday_bells.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711277898152632146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I bring them to school and leave them in my desk. That way, when I take Max and Ben home, I can share. They love the bells almost as much as I do.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Happy Day!</span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-34433516592494144712012-02-12T08:06:00.000-08:002012-02-12T08:46:42.172-08:00Dan the snow man....fireworks....and, shooting the moon<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 685 - 689. Saturday, December 31st - Wednesday, January 4th happiness:</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Saturday, December 31st: WARNING - This next photo is for mature audiences only! =)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">So, Michael and Joe finished their snowman today. Apparently they thought he should be an anatomically correct snowman. For, if he truly IS a man, he SHOULD have man parts. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Introducing Dan, the anatomically correct snowman (sorry mom!):</span></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iBQgWSQ5fZs/TzfmS4M84MI/AAAAAAAAE_E/Vp_w9wmH6Hg/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iBQgWSQ5fZs/TzfmS4M84MI/AAAAAAAAE_E/Vp_w9wmH6Hg/s400/DSC_0025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708284264714133698" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">I didn't ask who's idea it was, or who had the honor of doing the sculpting. I really didn't want to know. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">What can I say? Boys will be boys.....and it kept them busy outside for a good long time. And, Sheri's family had someone to welcome them when they made it in today.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Later, when the Trezise boys were there too, they all went out to play in the snow. I love how this picture of Michael turned out.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--6yqRo9IHrE/TzfmSawGsTI/AAAAAAAAE-4/UdmyAXWHFFE/s1600/DSC_0043.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--6yqRo9IHrE/TzfmSawGsTI/AAAAAAAAE-4/UdmyAXWHFFE/s400/DSC_0043.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708284256808513842" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Brian went out to see how things were going......and of course, they all ganged up on him. Love it!<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JWBjjRTf1E/TzfmSI5x_HI/AAAAAAAAE-s/owSq5teg1lo/s1600/DSC_0033.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7JWBjjRTf1E/TzfmSI5x_HI/AAAAAAAAE-s/owSq5teg1lo/s400/DSC_0033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708284252017261682" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">I was happy because I got to spend the afternoon with my sister....hanging out and doing a puzzle.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Later that night we had fireworks, of course. <br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aoNS3lqCqCA/TzfmRip_44I/AAAAAAAAE-g/BVHUBuzKsc8/s1600/DSC_0075.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aoNS3lqCqCA/TzfmRip_44I/AAAAAAAAE-g/BVHUBuzKsc8/s400/DSC_0075.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708284241750516610" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5C4MeE6nMPY/TzfmRHBMy8I/AAAAAAAAE-U/CHCc6iNurJ0/s1600/DSC_0080.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5C4MeE6nMPY/TzfmRHBMy8I/AAAAAAAAE-U/CHCc6iNurJ0/s400/DSC_0080.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708284234331638722" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Some of the Trezise boys had fallen asleep, but not Max. He had fun playing with the sparklers.<br /></span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4-_iR6NM-ko/Tzfl0GEYX0I/AAAAAAAAE-A/1HtSZ_CMVcE/s400/DSC_0086.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708283735860338498" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">I love how in this one, he managed to make a perfect circle. Cool!<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-id6PZ4D3CfQ/Tzfl004FwlI/AAAAAAAAE-I/La22DdVkaNI/s1600/DSC_0087.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-id6PZ4D3CfQ/Tzfl004FwlI/AAAAAAAAE-I/La22DdVkaNI/s400/DSC_0087.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708283748425253458" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Sunday, January 1st happiness: Sadly the Trezise family left us this afternoon. I think they would have stayed longer, but Evan was having a rough time. He would go outside, and get freezing cold, then he would come inside and sit by the heater, and be too hot, so he would go outside and get too cold again. You get the idea. I don't think he was having as much fun as the others, so they decided to head home a little early. I was sad to see them go, but was glad that they got to come up for a little while at least.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tonight, Brian, Joe, Michael and I played hearts. I LOVE to play hearts, but I am not always good at it, and I am NEVER gutsy and try to shoot the moon. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tonight was different. I was dealt the greatest running hand EVER, and I HAD to go for it. I did, and I ended up, not only shooting the moon, but winning the entire game. Woo hoo!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Afterwards I had a brilliant idea that I would take a photo of my running hand, with Joe, Michael and Brian looking sad in the background.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The problem is, they would make the most ridiculous looking sad faces, and then bust up giggling. This is what I got instead:</span></span></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHNBoFO8_VY/Tzflzt1fP1I/AAAAAAAAE9w/9vXvrk42svk/s1600/DSC_0094.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHNBoFO8_VY/Tzflzt1fP1I/AAAAAAAAE9w/9vXvrk42svk/s400/DSC_0094.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708283729355423570" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Oh, well. I think it is hilarious. One of my favorite photos ever. Also, get a look at those cards. A running had for sure.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Good Times.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Monday, January 2nd happiness: All good things must come to an end, and so we said goodbye to the cabin.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PtHMbwNpsUs/TzflzSLJrWI/AAAAAAAAE9k/QCXkzffZA7U/s1600/DSC_0100.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PtHMbwNpsUs/TzflzSLJrWI/AAAAAAAAE9k/QCXkzffZA7U/s400/DSC_0100.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708283721930091874" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">And, as always, the best part of coming home is getting to see Bob and Tiger. I missed those kitties. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Tuesday, January 3rd happiness: Back to school today. I got to see all my kiddo's today. I love that when I go to get them off of the playground in the morning, they all run to see me and give me hugs. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Tonight, Brian and I had a little date night. In the middle of the week- I KNOW! we are crazy like that. We just went to the mall for a bit and then had dinner at Paradise Bakery.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I am loving Paradise Bakery right now. They have a delicious Turkey salad with pears and dried cherries. I am also LOVING the turkey and bacon panini:</span></span></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qm-1s3m2XTE/TzflzJaPqxI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/cP79jN-Bllw/s1600/216-panini-sandwich.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 194px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qm-1s3m2XTE/TzflzJaPqxI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/cP79jN-Bllw/s400/216-panini-sandwich.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708283719577479954" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Yummy!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Wednesday, January 4th happiness: Tonight's happiness was sitting on the couch with my sweetie, and watching our shows. Usually, my favorite part of the day, is after all the craziness of work, and homework, and housework and errands and dinner is all done...I get to sit on the couch and relax with Brian and just hang out. A perfect ending to the day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Happy Day!</span><br /></span><br /></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-40595071953906412702012-02-05T07:01:00.000-08:002012-02-05T07:23:11.670-08:00Boxing Day and Cabin Trip<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 680 - 684. Monday, December 26th - Friday, December 30th happiness:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Monday, December 26th happiness: Today was the first time I have ever celebrated Boxing Day! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Sheri, Evan and I went to Teresa and Stuart's house to hang out and eat yummy food. It was a lot of fun! Stuart is Canadian and so I asked him what exactly Boxing Day was. He said that in his family growing up, Christmas Day was for immediate family celebration, and Boxing Day was the day you opened up your home to friends and visitors. People would come and go and eat and hang out and just enjoy each other. ( I really hope I got that right!)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">So, we hung out and had a good time! Teresa and Stuart always throw a great party.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">It was so much fun that I didn't take any photos except for a couple of Evan in the play room. I am kicking myself because I really wanted to get a photo of Kevin, Alena and Sofia together! </span></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C2eQjEguAuI/Ty6aVWmAKII/AAAAAAAAE9M/Fhcfzqcwyvs/s1600/DSC_0123.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C2eQjEguAuI/Ty6aVWmAKII/AAAAAAAAE9M/Fhcfzqcwyvs/s400/DSC_0123.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705667469557901442" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">After celebrating Boxing Day, Sheri and I went to see Sherlock Homes. I may love Robert Downey Jr. a little bit (or a lot). Fantastic movie! I think it was my favorite movie of the year.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Tuesday, December 27th happiness: Today's happiness was nothing. As in I had absolutely nothing I HAD to do today! It was wonderful. December is always busy. And I feel like I have just been going and going. It was nice to have a day to sit home and do nothing.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Wednesday, December 28th happiness: More going today - errands to run, shopping and packing and cleaning to do. A nothing day is good, but so is a busy productive day. Got things done so I can leave for the cabin tomorrow. woo hoo!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Thursday, December 29th happiness: Cabin Day! Not much is happier than that! We were a little disappointed when we checked the weather for the cabin this week because it is going to be warm. We were worried there would be no snow.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">No worries. They must have had a ton of snow up there before, because even with it being so warm and some of it melting away, there was still a ton of snow!<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tHhiow7ydlY/Ty6aVEBvyWI/AAAAAAAAE9A/PxK14JsBuJY/s1600/DSC_0003.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tHhiow7ydlY/Ty6aVEBvyWI/AAAAAAAAE9A/PxK14JsBuJY/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705667464573995362" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">So much, that we almost didn't make it in. Chloe (our car) rides low to the ground. I though we would get stuck for sure. We were slipping and sliding all over that road, but she made it!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">It is so gorgeous and peaceful here.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQ3DDMUx3HA/Ty6aJQ5WyAI/AAAAAAAAE80/bxq7bSFT1I0/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sQ3DDMUx3HA/Ty6aJQ5WyAI/AAAAAAAAE80/bxq7bSFT1I0/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705667261870032898" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Friday, December 30th happiness: It really is quite warm up here for December. The boys went for a walk to Chocolate River and came back complaining about how hot it was outside. They left with coats and mittens and hats and returned like this:<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IyBj6uZxEiU/Ty6aJGaA1gI/AAAAAAAAE8o/biZHKpvgTmk/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IyBj6uZxEiU/Ty6aJGaA1gI/AAAAAAAAE8o/biZHKpvgTmk/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705667259054216706" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">They spent the afternoon working on a snowman (more on that later).<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wqinCP9M6Fc/Ty6aIijkZSI/AAAAAAAAE8c/YUaPMC1iZ2I/s1600/DSC_0008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wqinCP9M6Fc/Ty6aIijkZSI/AAAAAAAAE8c/YUaPMC1iZ2I/s400/DSC_0008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705667249430619426" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">I spent the afternoon working on a puzzle.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RZn50WmjMLw/Ty6aIb-AdQI/AAAAAAAAE8Q/kqieJNeqAJk/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RZn50WmjMLw/Ty6aIb-AdQI/AAAAAAAAE8Q/kqieJNeqAJk/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705667247662462210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">We had a fun evening of Rock Band.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8la4ECm5wpQ/Ty6aHlG3H3I/AAAAAAAAE8E/peAr-spDJ7Y/s1600/DSC_0022.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8la4ECm5wpQ/Ty6aHlG3H3I/AAAAAAAAE8E/peAr-spDJ7Y/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705667232935649138" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">It was pretty close to a perfect day!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Day!</span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-26870889484092496232012-02-01T16:56:00.000-08:002012-02-01T18:45:32.279-08:00Christmas Day<div>M2B =) day 679. Sunday, December 25th happiness:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Happy Christmas.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I still love to see Joe's face as he peeks around the corner waiting to come in and see tree and presents.</span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7z2KNRCMeVc/Tynf-kfMBhI/AAAAAAAAE70/PKwTCWV6WjE/s1600/DSC_0100.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7z2KNRCMeVc/Tynf-kfMBhI/AAAAAAAAE70/PKwTCWV6WjE/s400/DSC_0100.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336669080815122" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">His dad surprised him with a new guitar.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9XC_CO-wwOc/Tynf-DH2SkI/AAAAAAAAE7s/qQBZ_vNzWI8/s1600/DSC_0104.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9XC_CO-wwOc/Tynf-DH2SkI/AAAAAAAAE7s/qQBZ_vNzWI8/s400/DSC_0104.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336660124551746" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">We spent the morning opening our gifts.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pYB2q_AiiJo/Tynf-GG-ieI/AAAAAAAAE7g/FSukdGoI1jM/s1600/DSC_0112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pYB2q_AiiJo/Tynf-GG-ieI/AAAAAAAAE7g/FSukdGoI1jM/s400/DSC_0112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336660926204386" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Some of us played with bubble wrap.<br /></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HBeGMRH_juo/Tynfp8O-aiI/AAAAAAAAE7U/TWwJfOZvsK8/s1600/DSC_0113.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HBeGMRH_juo/Tynfp8O-aiI/AAAAAAAAE7U/TWwJfOZvsK8/s400/DSC_0113.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336314678012450" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">My two favorite guys.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YFtbeonH86s/TynfpUYtjEI/AAAAAAAAE7I/BF7hn1knT_A/s1600/DSC_0118.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YFtbeonH86s/TynfpUYtjEI/AAAAAAAAE7I/BF7hn1knT_A/s400/DSC_0118.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336303981431874" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Later we went to my mom and dad's house for lunch. We got to deliver their present to them.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-868WvSiKrHk/TynfoqXEIUI/AAAAAAAAE68/FaHerTt071o/s1600/DSC_0119.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-868WvSiKrHk/TynfoqXEIUI/AAAAAAAAE68/FaHerTt071o/s400/DSC_0119.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336292700234050" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I am going to miss having those chairs around. They have been in my house for a few weeks and I have seriously enjoyed them! I look forward to sitting in them on the back porch of the cabin.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">We got to hang with this guy:<br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h_rF0h8CcxQ/Tynfofmv-RI/AAAAAAAAE6s/-3pxkR-HWeA/s1600/DSC_0121.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h_rF0h8CcxQ/Tynfofmv-RI/AAAAAAAAE6s/-3pxkR-HWeA/s400/DSC_0121.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336289813231890" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">And eat some yummy food.<br /></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k3QYJ-Fgcjs/TynfoT-VGmI/AAAAAAAAE6k/I74z9f1Namc/s1600/DSC_0122.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k3QYJ-Fgcjs/TynfoT-VGmI/AAAAAAAAE6k/I74z9f1Namc/s400/DSC_0122.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704336286690908770" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Then we went home and were lazy all afternoon/evening. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I love Christmas.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Happy Day!</span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-87947775378599745422012-01-27T08:43:00.000-08:002012-01-27T09:00:36.293-08:00Christmas Eve<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">M2B =) day 678. Saturday, December 24th.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Saturday, December 24th happiness: Happy Christmas Eve!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">We started off the morning with a Christmas Eve breakfast. Usually this is a Christmas day thing, but because Christmas is on Sunday, and we all have church, it just wasn't going to work out this time.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I don't know why, maybe because I was having too much fun enjoying my family, but I only took like 3 or 4 pictures this morning. I did get the important one:</span></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-64cKT27Y4/TyLVhn-Wh1I/AAAAAAAAE6Y/K_njCtea6PM/s1600/DSC_0003.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-64cKT27Y4/TyLVhn-Wh1I/AAAAAAAAE6Y/K_njCtea6PM/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354851847374674" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">my dad cooking the delicious steak and gravy. Thanks dad! In addition to breakfast, we all took a turn skyping with Jared's family. It was pretty cool.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Brian had to run off to work =( but Joe and I kept up our tradition of making gingerbread cookies for Santa....<br /></span></span><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lmoLUiacXYc/TyLVZF7GYBI/AAAAAAAAE6M/id-AChpXJ_0/s1600/DSC_0013.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lmoLUiacXYc/TyLVZF7GYBI/AAAAAAAAE6M/id-AChpXJ_0/s400/DSC_0013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354705267974162" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">...and then watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas.<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8UhnaTxjEC0/TyLVY9BxQOI/AAAAAAAAE6A/SkkWJen9zLg/s1600/DSC_0020.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8UhnaTxjEC0/TyLVY9BxQOI/AAAAAAAAE6A/SkkWJen9zLg/s400/DSC_0020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354702880030946" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tonight, we made the trek to see Brian's family.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tuX2RbbuZGQ/TyLVXyhO7VI/AAAAAAAAE50/5osJEJkABcM/s1600/DSC_0079.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tuX2RbbuZGQ/TyLVXyhO7VI/AAAAAAAAE50/5osJEJkABcM/s400/DSC_0079.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354682879339858" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Good times!<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TyPxWl7QhpM/TyLVXo7rjjI/AAAAAAAAE5k/Nqpa46L7rIU/s1600/DSC_0022.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TyPxWl7QhpM/TyLVXo7rjjI/AAAAAAAAE5k/Nqpa46L7rIU/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354680305913394" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Here is what happens when you let Brian take over the camera. You get lovely shots like this...<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DE9Q7Fwx9XA/TyLVXYwA46I/AAAAAAAAE5c/Hsl4T8e6gwY/s1600/DSC_0037.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DE9Q7Fwx9XA/TyLVXYwA46I/AAAAAAAAE5c/Hsl4T8e6gwY/s400/DSC_0037.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354675962012578" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">....and this one:<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eeZLKFh2wwk/TyLU4Y-GeLI/AAAAAAAAE5M/8vbiqOTX9-s/s1600/DSC_0049.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eeZLKFh2wwk/TyLU4Y-GeLI/AAAAAAAAE5M/8vbiqOTX9-s/s400/DSC_0049.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354143445153970" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">There were many more like that too. He called them his "art" shots. Don't worry, he took some good ones too. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">I tried to get a photo of everyone, but it looks like I missed grandma and Joe in this one.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-YE8QppzdU/TyLU3mJFLNI/AAAAAAAAE5E/imttUsCBS8U/s1600/DSC_0074.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L-YE8QppzdU/TyLU3mJFLNI/AAAAAAAAE5E/imttUsCBS8U/s400/DSC_0074.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354129800998098" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Guess what the theme of the evening was:<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-z2fll1mKg/TyLU3eTnzQI/AAAAAAAAE44/OmZf3NY24bo/s1600/DSC_0075.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-z2fll1mKg/TyLU3eTnzQI/AAAAAAAAE44/OmZf3NY24bo/s400/DSC_0075.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354127697726722" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Yup, that would be "Red Solo Cup". Guess how many times I heard them sing that song tonight? Guess how many times I never want to hear it again? =) It's ok. They had a fun time singing it together.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Joe and D worked on a puzzle that uncle Mark sent.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VViBbYc78i0/TyLU3Gw1GcI/AAAAAAAAE4s/wYCBY7Op-1I/s1600/DSC_0088.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VViBbYc78i0/TyLU3Gw1GcI/AAAAAAAAE4s/wYCBY7Op-1I/s400/DSC_0088.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354121377782210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">It was getting late, so we had to travel home so Joe could open his Christmas Eve jammies.<br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cun560siGDc/TyLU2_iMZaI/AAAAAAAAE4g/AraXrtW0iCM/s1600/DSC_0091.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cun560siGDc/TyLU2_iMZaI/AAAAAAAAE4g/AraXrtW0iCM/s400/DSC_0091.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702354119437346210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Not a bad way to spend the day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Happy Day!</span></span></div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-83251973613443563662012-01-21T11:20:00.000-08:002012-01-21T11:45:28.723-08:00shopping, Organ Stop and lights<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 673 - 677. Monday, December 19th - Friday, December 23rd happiness:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Monday, December 19th happiness: No School today! Woo hoo. I finally got to do a little Christmas shopping. I have never been this behind on the shopping - ever.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Tonight Joe and I watched a Christmas movie. It is one of our favorites. We have been waiting all season for it to come on. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa." We love it!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Today was a good day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Tuesday, December 20th happiness: I have no photos today because I was too busy shopping. And guess what? I got it ALL done. Woo hoo! I hate shopping, but I made a plan, I set out and I didn't come home until it was finished. I won't lie. It feels good to get it out of the way.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Wednesday, December 21st: Today was Joe's last day of school. Woo hoo! Tonight Brian and Joe took me to see Sherlock Holmes, since I got sick last weekend and didn't get to see it with them. I LOVED IT! Love love loved it.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Thursday, December 22nd happiness: While I was out grocery shopping this morning, Joe cleaned my house. Best. Christmas. Present. Ever! I have it good.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Also, I have been wanting to have the kiddo's over for a while, but I have just been too busy. Today I was not. I had Rowan, Addy, Josh, Max and Evan over to watch a movie and eat popcorn and m&m's and just play. It was fun.</span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j80V6gFg0Hc/TxsSBJTpgZI/AAAAAAAAE4U/yt2F-eTjdQY/s1600/DSC_0288.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j80V6gFg0Hc/TxsSBJTpgZI/AAAAAAAAE4U/yt2F-eTjdQY/s400/DSC_0288.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700169564254994834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PRx6k2qpU8g/TxsR753XPGI/AAAAAAAAE4I/9z7-3oKe5_k/s1600/DSC_0295.JPG" style="text-decoration: none; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PRx6k2qpU8g/TxsR753XPGI/AAAAAAAAE4I/9z7-3oKe5_k/s400/DSC_0295.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700169474210479202" style="text-decoration: underline; display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PRx6k2qpU8g/TxsR753XPGI/AAAAAAAAE4I/9z7-3oKe5_k/s1600/DSC_0295.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Tonight, we celebrated Michael's birthday at Organ Stop. I look forward to this all month long. I love Organ Stop. <br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-NBnoujWvs/TxsR7HwrdFI/AAAAAAAAE38/C0EN6OgHfQU/s1600/DSC_0298.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-NBnoujWvs/TxsR7HwrdFI/AAAAAAAAE38/C0EN6OgHfQU/s400/DSC_0298.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700169460760671314" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Afterwards we stopped for gas on the way home and saw this:<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rea7MEHX2-I/TxsR6x2VTLI/AAAAAAAAE3s/wFGpnjNqE4s/s1600/DSC_0306.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rea7MEHX2-I/TxsR6x2VTLI/AAAAAAAAE3s/wFGpnjNqE4s/s400/DSC_0306.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700169454878805170" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Remind me never to eat at Rio Rico Mexican grill.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Friday, December 23rd happiness: Joe helped me wrap some presents today.<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FpITro1JA08/TxsR6lY_ImI/AAAAAAAAE3k/1MWa8TPXwiY/s1600/DSC_0316.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FpITro1JA08/TxsR6lY_ImI/AAAAAAAAE3k/1MWa8TPXwiY/s400/DSC_0316.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700169451534492258" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Tonight after Brian got home from work we went and looked at some Christmas lights.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">We stopped at the Christmas village first. I love this place.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2kiTGMQxWIc/TxsR6YDrOCI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/kvtXDKIwg50/s1600/DSC_0317.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2kiTGMQxWIc/TxsR6YDrOCI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/kvtXDKIwg50/s400/DSC_0317.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700169447955445794" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kMaUUKlokPk/TxsROP8yt_I/AAAAAAAAE3M/HvQKFVmHSAw/s1600/DSC_0326.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kMaUUKlokPk/TxsROP8yt_I/AAAAAAAAE3M/HvQKFVmHSAw/s400/DSC_0326.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700168689864849394" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Next, Thanks to a tip from Sheri, we found The Nightmare Before Christmas house.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rYDmqgRLSGw/TxsRN6NNiZI/AAAAAAAAE3A/Ki-a0jbagwU/s1600/DSC_0332.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rYDmqgRLSGw/TxsRN6NNiZI/AAAAAAAAE3A/Ki-a0jbagwU/s400/DSC_0332.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700168684028135826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZ3U3VcXkCA/TxsRNZyzQwI/AAAAAAAAE24/LntAAbli__E/s1600/DSC_0335.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZ3U3VcXkCA/TxsRNZyzQwI/AAAAAAAAE24/LntAAbli__E/s400/DSC_0335.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700168675327427330" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fErvmDwl6Rg/TxsRNPSzRII/AAAAAAAAE2o/x37nWSiNaFI/s1600/DSC_0337.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fErvmDwl6Rg/TxsRNPSzRII/AAAAAAAAE2o/x37nWSiNaFI/s400/DSC_0337.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700168672508855426" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">And finally, we went to a house that had a ton of lights, that were set to music. You tune in your car radio and watch the lights blink in time with the music. I love it. While we were there, these 2 cars pulled up.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nDd46t4VkA/TxsRMw4Vz6I/AAAAAAAAE2c/Q3MUSZLs5ag/s1600/DSC_0342.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nDd46t4VkA/TxsRMw4Vz6I/AAAAAAAAE2c/Q3MUSZLs5ag/s400/DSC_0342.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700168664344809378" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Fun Stuff! I love Christmas.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Happy Day!</span></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297402974089751472.post-49467758511841158482012-01-12T21:28:00.000-08:002012-01-14T12:55:07.163-08:00Rain and cheesecake and flowers and presents<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">M2B =) days 677 - 672. Tuesday, December 13th - Sunday, December 18th happiness:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Tuesday, December 13th happiness: Rain today! That is always good for some happiness. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Tonight I went to Cheesecake factory and got this:</span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QrAlyc6jVDw/Tw_B7VxPdJI/AAAAAAAAE2E/CyCS6eyIAyE/s400/DSC_0037.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696985278847087762" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">It is caramel apple streusel cheesecake.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">I got to go with some pretty awesome girls! We were celebrating Tawsha's birthday. Good times.</span></span><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QmVFMc8DcoA/Tw_B7xM3wdI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/6xd6ApqjddY/s1600/DSC_0038.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QmVFMc8DcoA/Tw_B7xM3wdI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/6xd6ApqjddY/s400/DSC_0038.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696985286210732498" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">December 14th happiness: I went for a walk with Sheri tonight. I loved being out in the cold weather and I always love hanging out with Sheri. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Thursday, December 15th happiness: This morning was not great. I was feeling completely tired and overwhelmed this morning. Then I turn on the radio and "Move Along" was on. LOVE that song. It is one of my all time favorites. I love how music can instantly make things better.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Today in class was our Holiday Party/Mug Exchange. It was fun. I got lots of photos of the kids with their new hot chocolate mugs. And I got lots of fun pictures of them singing karaoke. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I also got some awesome Christmas gifts from my kids today. I think my favorite had to be this spoon:<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yB4Up4bdk6I/Tw_B6vV9QsI/AAAAAAAAE14/95KhbJnCXAs/s1600/DSC_0309.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yB4Up4bdk6I/Tw_B6vV9QsI/AAAAAAAAE14/95KhbJnCXAs/s400/DSC_0309.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696985268532101826" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Tonight, as per Christmas tradition, Joe and I went Christmas caroling with the Trezise family. Joe played guitar and we all sang. It was more fun than the boys are making it look in this photo. <br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-muEtm6iQA-A/Tw_B6UUALoI/AAAAAAAAE1o/DBKNfuQJsyY/s1600/DSC_0208.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-muEtm6iQA-A/Tw_B6UUALoI/AAAAAAAAE1o/DBKNfuQJsyY/s400/DSC_0208.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696985261276147330" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Friday, December 16th happiness: Last day of school before Christmas break. Can I say WOO HOO?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">The third graders got to go see a production of the Nutcracker. It was a dinner theater, so the kids got dressed in their fancy clothes. They got to eat lunch AND dessert, and then watch the play. Afterwards they got to meet the cast and get pictures and autographs. Good times.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PiYgivWG0Ew/Tw_B6Nh88EI/AAAAAAAAE1g/7jkKLzXEoI8/s1600/DSC_0255.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PiYgivWG0Ew/Tw_B6Nh88EI/AAAAAAAAE1g/7jkKLzXEoI8/s400/DSC_0255.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696985259455606850" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">Saturday, December 17th happiness: Brian and I did a little shopping today. It was fun to get out and about. We were supposed to go to the movies this afternoon, but I got super dizzy. So instead Brian and Joe went to see Sherlock Holmes and I took a nap. =(</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Sunday, December 18th happiness: RAIN!<br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajgkmrhkliM/Tw_BYhkpx7I/AAAAAAAAE1Q/Xs7GY7zBeNI/s1600/DSC_0273.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajgkmrhkliM/Tw_BYhkpx7I/AAAAAAAAE1Q/Xs7GY7zBeNI/s400/DSC_0273.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696984680720091058" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Sheri and I went to Grandmothers this afternoon to wrap presents. I got distracted by her gorgeous flowers and had to stop to take some shots on my way in.<br /></span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Lf7FLuWVbQ/Tw_BYiMOBfI/AAAAAAAAE1I/6KEGIMmZpbc/s1600/DSC_0276.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Lf7FLuWVbQ/Tw_BYiMOBfI/AAAAAAAAE1I/6KEGIMmZpbc/s400/DSC_0276.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696984680886044146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ThdgpK8IjEk/Tw_BX2tHJjI/AAAAAAAAE08/YQR6cx-IvxI/s1600/DSC_0277.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ThdgpK8IjEk/Tw_BX2tHJjI/AAAAAAAAE08/YQR6cx-IvxI/s400/DSC_0277.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696984669212845618" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aLcgtQ9Kmm0/Tw_BXhtZzKI/AAAAAAAAE0s/GS1UzKWrSEI/s1600/DSC_0280.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aLcgtQ9Kmm0/Tw_BXhtZzKI/AAAAAAAAE0s/GS1UzKWrSEI/s400/DSC_0280.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696984663576923298" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">This is Sheri, happy to be wrapping presents. (This is before illness set in)<br /></span></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wfn6C68hF1g/Tw_BXZvQERI/AAAAAAAAE0k/S4lEZFbyl3g/s1600/DSC_0279.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wfn6C68hF1g/Tw_BXZvQERI/AAAAAAAAE0k/S4lEZFbyl3g/s400/DSC_0279.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696984661437190418" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">I didn't have much to wrap, since I haven't really done any Christmas shopping yet. I had a couple of things, and then I helped Sheri with her things. Sadly, Sheri started to feel sick to her stomach and we had to leave a little early. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">It was a good time while it lasted. Grandma is so nice to let us come every year and invade her home and use her wrapping paper and tags, and she always makes us the most beautiful bows for our presents. She is the best!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Happy day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08573944351007152808noreply@blogger.com2