You know, when you have a week where you are fed up with people - they say and do stupid things? Yeah, it was one of those weeks....
I got a flat tire on Thursday at work (of course it was a rainy day!) so I carefully drove to the gas station to put air in it to make it home. While I was TRYING to put air in it (unsuccessfully) - a man asked if I wanted some help. So he showed this 'dumb girl' how to put it in (note to self....hold the lever). I told him I guess dumb girls shouldn't be allowed to do that. And he said, "That's not true. Everyone just needs to be shown how to do this kind of thing." Thank you Stranger #1!
So I made it home and when I pulled in the garage I could hear it hissing - great... DH wasn't home, of course...oh well, so I sent DS across the street to get the neighbor to help me change it. So Neighbor and DS changed it while I called the library to say I might be a little late. Thank you, Neighbor J!
I took the tire to have it fixed yesterday. They were very nice and sealed it up, put the spare away and had me ready to go in 1/2 hour. NO CHARGE!!!!!!! I almost fell over. Thank you Stranger #2!
So just as I was about to give up on the intelligence and kindness of people - there were 3 in 24 hours who proved how wrong I was -- and not to give up on them because good things happen when you least expect it!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Remember when?
I got this in an e-mail a few weeks ago and LOVED it! I hope you enjoy it too.
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!!
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
Riding in the back of a pick-up truck on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight. WHY? Because we were always outside playing...that's why! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps And then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's or X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS! And we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.
If YOU are one of them - CONGRATULATIONS!
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!!
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
Riding in the back of a pick-up truck on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight. WHY? Because we were always outside playing...that's why! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on. No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps And then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's or X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS! And we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.
If YOU are one of them - CONGRATULATIONS!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Additional blog
Hey there!
Just an FYI - our family started a new blog. If you want to check it out, it's:
INSANE TRAVELERS
We'd love to have you "follow" us. :)
Happy Travels!
Just an FYI - our family started a new blog. If you want to check it out, it's:
INSANE TRAVELERS
We'd love to have you "follow" us. :)
Happy Travels!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Pictures!
APPLE PICKING WITH AUNT A
Apple Slingshot
Apple Slingshot
HOMECOMING WEEK
Dress Like your Grandparent Day (Grandpa L likes to country dance)
Crazy Day
Off to the dance!
Crazy Day
Off to the dance!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Happy Saturday
Hope you all had a good week - I know I've been a bad blogger.
Another busy week here. We had a company overnight outing for all the ladies who have the same job as me to Galena overnight. It was nice - we did a little shopping, eating and enjoyed the good company. Yesterday, our office took a "field trip" to some of our clients' farms. It was a very interesting day (too bad the weather wasn't a little nicer....)
I'll post some pictures (hopefully by the end of the weekend) of apple picking, DS's homecoming week outfits and our outings. Have a great rest of the weekend!
Another busy week here. We had a company overnight outing for all the ladies who have the same job as me to Galena overnight. It was nice - we did a little shopping, eating and enjoyed the good company. Yesterday, our office took a "field trip" to some of our clients' farms. It was a very interesting day (too bad the weather wasn't a little nicer....)
I'll post some pictures (hopefully by the end of the weekend) of apple picking, DS's homecoming week outfits and our outings. Have a great rest of the weekend!
Monday, October 05, 2009
Monday gratitudes
My family
My friends
A beautiful day to go apple picking
My job
Wonderful music
A good book
My friends
A beautiful day to go apple picking
My job
Wonderful music
A good book
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Well it's almost over....
The Cubs have their last game today. It's not been the "happy ending" I had hoped for, BUT - there's always next year. :D
Been a nuts-o week last week. Work was SUPER busy and by Wednesday, I was dragging you-know-what! Hopefully (it should be) a quieter week - 3 "play days" - I think I can handle it...
Not much else is new - it's just been lots o' work this week. Off to the orchard to meet my sister and some of her friends today.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Been a nuts-o week last week. Work was SUPER busy and by Wednesday, I was dragging you-know-what! Hopefully (it should be) a quieter week - 3 "play days" - I think I can handle it...
Not much else is new - it's just been lots o' work this week. Off to the orchard to meet my sister and some of her friends today.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Greetings - catch up time
Hello! Just to let you know - FIL's surgery went well. He was home the same night. Surgery #2 is October 15.
I went to a crop a week ago last Friday and I got 10 - yes, 10 - layouts done in the 6 hours I was there. That HAS to be a record for me.... It was nice to get to get some scrapping done.
Last Sunday, we went to Effigy Mounds National Monument. It was a GORGEOUS day and the park was very pretty! The hike we took was partially along the Mississippi River - wonderful view!!!!! The kids had fun and seemed to enjoy it. 
Then, in my DH's "wisdom" (are you detecting the sarcasm?!) he thought I would enjoy the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Burr Oak. OMG - that was a waste of time. We were very disappointed in our "tour" and the museum. The highlight of that stop was seeing a bald eagle on our way out of town. So - my recommendation is, don't go out of your way for that stop.It was a long, stressful week at work. I was SO happy to see Friday come!!!!!!
Ballet week #2 was today for DD. She loves it and thinks she is the world's greatest dancer. Those little girls are all adorable.
DS hasn't decided if he wants to take a date to homecoming. I have reminded him it's just a
couple of weeks away and that decision needs to be made - SOON!!!!!!!!!! So, we'll see what happens with that. (this is him trying to show us his "buff edge" last Sunday)
couple of weeks away and that decision needs to be made - SOON!!!!!!!!!! So, we'll see what happens with that. (this is him trying to show us his "buff edge" last Sunday)Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Hi!
I am still around...just been busy.
I will update this coming weekend.
Please keep my FIL in your thoughts today - he is having surgery.
Have a great week!
I will update this coming weekend.
Please keep my FIL in your thoughts today - he is having surgery.
Have a great week!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
July sunset
Happy 9/9/09 day....
This picture really does not do the sunset that I saw that evening justice - the sky absolutely glowed red and orange! It was SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!
This picture really does not do the sunset that I saw that evening justice - the sky absolutely glowed red and orange! It was SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Back to school!
We have survived the last week! WHOO HOOOO!!!!!
Yes, this is DS's way of "showing me" that this is "what I get" for wanting to take his picture on the 1st day of school. He is too cool for that now, you know. whatever.... So he informs when - on the way to school on Wednesday - that he keeps an extra sweatshirt in his locker so that if one of the girls says they're cold, he can have it for them. OMG!!!!! Sometimes.... I just shake my head. And of course, DH just says "At least he's prepared" OY!!!!!
And Miss Kindergarten - she has a wonderful teacher and a great classroom. She is thrilled that she gets to take her lunch but thinks "hot lunch" might be good to try too. She was so excited that they got to use the scooters in gym on Friday. Her biggest concern on Thursday (her 1st day) - where they would eat snack. I wish that were everyone's biggest concern! :D
I hope "back to school" has been good for everyone else too.
Yes, this is DS's way of "showing me" that this is "what I get" for wanting to take his picture on the 1st day of school. He is too cool for that now, you know. whatever.... So he informs when - on the way to school on Wednesday - that he keeps an extra sweatshirt in his locker so that if one of the girls says they're cold, he can have it for them. OMG!!!!! Sometimes.... I just shake my head. And of course, DH just says "At least he's prepared" OY!!!!!
And Miss Kindergarten - she has a wonderful teacher and a great classroom. She is thrilled that she gets to take her lunch but thinks "hot lunch" might be good to try too. She was so excited that they got to use the scooters in gym on Friday. Her biggest concern on Thursday (her 1st day) - where they would eat snack. I wish that were everyone's biggest concern! :DI hope "back to school" has been good for everyone else too.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Book reviews
Yes, I've snuck in some reading lately - YEA!!!!!16 Lighthouse Road
by Debbie Macomber
Another fantastic book by Ms. Macomber. Set in the Pacific Northwest. I LOVE the characters and such wonderful intertwining stories. This is the 1st in a series by her and I can't wait to read the rest!!!!!
Souvenir
by Therese Fowler
A wonderful story about life, loss and tragedy. I enjoyed the characters and writing style of Ms. Fowler. However - my disclosure on this one - have the tissues ready! I cried through probably the last 30 pages.
Artwork from amazon.com
Thursday, August 27, 2009
'At least you have...'
(yeah - you know what's coming)
'...your health.'
I always thought that saying was so cliche'. BUT - after the year we've been having, let me tell you - there is a lot of truth in it. It's not been a great year for us but we are all healthy (knock on wood). Which is more than I can say for some people I know - sadly!!!! We haven't had to deal with cancer treatments or hospitalization for anything serious. In that way, we feel very blessed.
I hope you are all having a great week! The weekend is coming!
HUGS!
'...your health.'
I always thought that saying was so cliche'. BUT - after the year we've been having, let me tell you - there is a lot of truth in it. It's not been a great year for us but we are all healthy (knock on wood). Which is more than I can say for some people I know - sadly!!!! We haven't had to deal with cancer treatments or hospitalization for anything serious. In that way, we feel very blessed.
I hope you are all having a great week! The weekend is coming!
HUGS!
Monday, August 24, 2009
What?
So few doses of reality hit me over the weekend....
1. Those of us who ride our bikes casually for a few miles every week or two should probably NOT ride a 19 mile bike ride while pulling a 5 year old in a bike trailer behind us. My legs are KILLING me today!!!!!
2. Our DS is starting his junior year today. A junior!!!! How did I get to be a mom of a junior? As one of my co-workers said, "Are you ready for college visits?" Ah - NO!
3. Our DD is starting kindergarten on Thursday. I was TOTALLY ready for it until I talked to her teacher on Friday. Now I'm a little sad. She's very excited but oh man.....
So I guess it's time to suck it up and continue on....
1. Those of us who ride our bikes casually for a few miles every week or two should probably NOT ride a 19 mile bike ride while pulling a 5 year old in a bike trailer behind us. My legs are KILLING me today!!!!!
2. Our DS is starting his junior year today. A junior!!!! How did I get to be a mom of a junior? As one of my co-workers said, "Are you ready for college visits?" Ah - NO!
3. Our DD is starting kindergarten on Thursday. I was TOTALLY ready for it until I talked to her teacher on Friday. Now I'm a little sad. She's very excited but oh man.....
So I guess it's time to suck it up and continue on....
Friday, August 21, 2009
J & M
This is my brother and future sister-in-law. One of the pictures I took of them about a month ago - no editing done to this...sorry!
They are planning their wedding for October, 2010!
I'll post more of them in the coming weeks. :)
They are planning their wedding for October, 2010!
I'll post more of them in the coming weeks. :)
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