tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10571036748233470272024-02-07T18:18:06.691-08:00Life sucks.... get a helmetOne of my favorite sayings lately...... and if you knew the ex, then you would know why!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-12665443162344655712009-06-22T20:56:00.000-07:002009-06-22T21:54:26.129-07:00Monday MusingsHad a wonderful weekend. The boys left on Friday to spend the first week of summer with their dad, so Saturday was just a veg, lay-around while it rained day. Sunday was Father's Day and Sarah and I cooked crab, scallops and shrimp for dinner. Then had a triple-chocolate ice cream cake for dessert with eclairs. Randy and Sarah spent the day hanging out, snuggling, napping, playing PSP against each other. <br /><br />I found this link on Ali Edwards site, which is a documentation from <a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/">The Simple Woman's Daybook.</a><br />FOR TODAY <br /><br />June 22st, 2009<br /><br /><em>Outside my window</em>...my yard still needs to be finished being weeded. <br /><br /><em>I am thinking</em>...that tomorrow will start my plan to clean and organize my scraproom while the kids are away. <br /><br /><em>I am thankful for</em>...finding love again!<br /><br /><em>From the kitchen</em>...Left over crab and scallops from the weekend. <br /><br /><em>I am wearing</em>...white cords and black shirt.<br /><br /><em>I am creating</em>...a (mu)'shroom layout with plans for many more!<br /><br /><em>I am going</em>...to have tea before bedtime. <br /><br /><em>I am reading</em>...The Immortal Prince by Jennifer Fallon<br /><br /><em>I am hoping</em>...that I will be disciplined enough to get my scraproom done by Friday. <br /><br /><em>I am hearing</em>...the TV with Jon and Kate Plus 8 hour special abount the 'announcement'. <br /><br /><em>Around the house</em>...the rugs need to be vacuumed and laundry put away<br /><br /><em>One of my favorite things</em>...is getting pampered before bedtime with my tea.<br /><br /><em>A few plans for the rest of the week</em>...workout every day, clean scrap room, head down to unemployment for training paperwork if my new SS card comes in the mail.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-36041990248243343652009-06-19T22:32:00.000-07:002009-06-19T22:44:36.294-07:00Friday Fill-In!School ended yesterday! HOORAY! well, kinda.... lol Matt looks like he 'passed' his junior year, but won't be official till I get his report card. And Justin's report card was what I expected. It's time to work more on writing this summer. <br /><br />So, just to keep the momentum going of using this blog, here is the Friday Fill-ins!<br /><br /><br />1. <em>Lassie go</em> home.<br /><br />2. My favorite thing for dinner lately has been <em>crab</em>.<br /><br />3. <em>Ruff!</em> bark! bark! bark!<br /><br />4. A nice long walk <em>on the beach at sunset</em>.<br /><br />5. <em>I need</em> some good news.<br /><br />6. When all is said and done, <em>cozy up with the one you love</em>. <br /> <br /><br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <em>snuggling before bedtime</em>, tomorrow my plans include <em>shopping at Old Navy</em> and Sunday, I want to <em>wish my Dad a happy Fathers Day</em>! <br /><br /> <em></em><em></em><em></em>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-44770035509743678102009-06-17T20:28:00.000-07:002009-06-17T20:41:23.612-07:00One day down...Well, today didn't go as planned, but that is ok. I didn't sleep well and was up to 2:30, so slept in longer then I wanted. I did check the TV and found that there are exercise programs on demand! How cool is that? So now I can work out whenever I want if I find a program that I like, and they supposedly change them every month so you don't get bored. I didn't get back out to the lawn and pull some more weeds. I didn't go through a portion of my scrapbook room. I did however get a call about a job and needed to finish up a questionnaire and email it off by 3pm; also needed to take the S and J over to the book store for some mandatory reading for the summer. <br />Otherwise, just another ordinary day!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-23332881300764159332009-06-16T22:38:00.000-07:002009-06-16T22:47:01.908-07:00I have really meant to get back here... really I have. I just seem to be slacking but time to get my butt in gear and really start on working what I need too. So, first thing tomorrow (as I am typing in bed right now) will start the new day. I have plans that I want to do, and need to start each one a little bit each day so I don't get overwhelmed and say screw it. <br /><br />1. Need to do some exercising... walking, riding, something!<br />2. Make a plan for the yard - lawn, fence, birdhouses, dog run, etc. <br />3. Clean out lil sections of my scraproom - organize it, trash it, donate it. <br />4. Blog a lil = at least 3x a week! <br /><br />K... I have it written, so it must be done... right?Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-78558280024482546512008-11-30T14:15:00.000-08:002008-11-30T14:21:18.672-08:00Scrapping stuff!Well, I think that I've found my blogging problem. I feel that I need to have a 'big' post of things, with witty sayings and pictures, and stuff. So maybe if I do one everytime I think of something, it would work out better. =)<br /><br />So, first scrappy thing that I've run across today as I'm cleaning out my emails...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creative-scrappers.com/forum/index.php?board=92.0">Creative Scrappers</a> is having their Sketchfest 2, which is a great time to get into the scrapping mood and get pages down! I am going to try to do some of them this time around, but have to 'block' out time to get them done. Will try my best and post them when and if I get any done. <br /><br />See... that wasn't so bad now, was it? ;)Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-19323258662321827912008-11-30T13:06:00.001-08:002008-11-30T13:13:08.747-08:00Friday Fill-In!Well another week went by without me updating....again. You'd think I'd remember as I sit in front of my computer all week playing games. <sigh> But thought I'd get the newest Friday fill in done....<br /><br />1. My stomach is full of <strong>biscuits and gravy</strong>! <br />2. <strong>Turkey and gravy</strong> is what I ate the most of on Thursday.<br />3. The yard is a mess of <strong>leaves,weeds and overgrown plants</strong>.<br />4. <strong>Snuggling with Randy</strong> is where I'd rather be at any given time.<br />5. The smell of <strong>turkey </strong>reminds me of <strong>moms kitchen</strong>.<br />6. <strong>A kids free weekend</strong> is what I need right now!<br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____! Hmmmmmm missed those, didn't I? But thats ok - will do better this week!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-63545099677565537742008-11-23T14:14:00.001-08:002008-11-23T15:01:09.822-08:00Friday Fill-In!Well, I finally caught up on the wonderful blogs I love to read, and on Emilie Ahern's blog..... <a href="http://aherncentral.blogspot.com/">Emilie Ahern </a>.... that she found this wonderful site <a href="http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/">Friday Fill-Ins.</a><br /><br />So here's my take of this past Friday's fill ins....<br /><br />1. The last band I saw live was <span style="color:#990000;">Trans-Siberian Orchestra</span>.<br />2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is <span style="color:#990000;">turnips</span>. (if you don't celebrate thanksgiving, insert your favorite holiday)<br />3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is <span style="color:#990000;">just about to start on Black Friday</span>.<br />4. Thoughts of <span style="color:#990000;">chores</span> fill my head.<br />5. I wish I could wear <span style="color:#990000;">that old black slinky dress again</span>.<br />6. Bagpipes <span style="color:#990000;">make my heart sing</span>.<br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <span style="color:#990000;">seeing Karl</span>, tomorrow my plans include <span style="color:#990000;">vegging out</span> and Sunday, I want to <span style="color:#990000;">start on cleaning the house for the holidays</span>!<br /><br />How great is this? Just some random thoughts to fill out - to keep track of the normal every day things in our lives!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-26965927331264429582008-11-23T12:12:00.001-08:002008-11-30T14:29:39.475-08:00Catching up (Day 2)...........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugnXM4txLNb9gvrZAyJblB6IDMJixEZbNBEoi2Y9yrySzlsI2mhtwMsY27a6c-MKJijfFHtswQ9VbRgnjGND36xF9mIii5YD0aVT1OgjfRLCC5NYIMVxTPR4cmNiiU2L4B1uDZc6eJ2k/s1600-h/DSC_0067.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271950038617618034" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugnXM4txLNb9gvrZAyJblB6IDMJixEZbNBEoi2Y9yrySzlsI2mhtwMsY27a6c-MKJijfFHtswQ9VbRgnjGND36xF9mIii5YD0aVT1OgjfRLCC5NYIMVxTPR4cmNiiU2L4B1uDZc6eJ2k/s320/DSC_0067.JPG" border="0" /></a>So the next morning, Ashley and John-Alex are up and out for school at 7:30 in the morning. I'm jet lagged... hehehehe.... but not as bad as Matthew. Not sure what was up with the shirt on the head, but that's my boy in the morning!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdYiYnyMuWInplkpKvXQ7YB5klyruDPdCU1eoxv417hL3Zrt3CAn7FIuChSctq76X1DDiBnlQMOgt4Kav1UM1shMzpXerimNLVRYf8G7B79AnaJ0ej80iBmzS5y986bjS2rKrhXWGSe4/s1600-h/DSC_0067.JPG"></a></div><br /><div>I was up already, but not as early as Justin. He was raring to go... since there was snow on the ground and he wanted to play. So bundled him off and sent him on the back patio for now. The house doesn't really have a back yard right now. It's all just tre<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEFeQYdfRRBXPD8khaH3VevR1FpdY3_kE6quv8IKjLTp6woB-GTPV_vGlDRA5Es9uWBaAYPf_TdhcNdqTng_wcNSEjQg1oPZTxdfNBNLkpgyzvCVKIcciFOJ36YJkOZcCT2n-LKDu9FM/s1600-h/DSC_0060.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271950824761838594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJEFeQYdfRRBXPD8khaH3VevR1FpdY3_kE6quv8IKjLTp6woB-GTPV_vGlDRA5Es9uWBaAYPf_TdhcNdqTng_wcNSEjQg1oPZTxdfNBNLkpgyzvCVKIcciFOJ36YJkOZcCT2n-LKDu9FM/s320/DSC_0060.JPG" border="0" /></a>es and boulders. So J played on the deck for a bit, throwing off huge chunks of snow below. Which was good since it needed to be cleaned off for the weekend party anyway, just in case the house got over crowded, or for people to go and get some air. He then went down to the yard' to try to make snow angels, but no such luck. The snow and an icy coating on it, so it didn't work out very well =(<br /></div><br /><div>But not due to his lack of trying, that's for sure.</div><br /><div>I was very surprised for how long he stayed outside, but he seemed to be having a blast. Of course, I didn't bring enough pants for him to get <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdf85K3ap3gu6vmhDzLrriaRW0fLW64wcLUiZlN-YEOZbeUx3U3jE4fkOR7E5G4gr5Z70E7WrnVe5LdAAhc00krBQ6PrHquFY7jVGEDE_akOfiU8BRsaYI4qzC7QXaEkbdSztnwo3MwsM/s1600-h/DSC_0065.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271965474801161954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdf85K3ap3gu6vmhDzLrriaRW0fLW64wcLUiZlN-YEOZbeUx3U3jE4fkOR7E5G4gr5Z70E7WrnVe5LdAAhc00krBQ6PrHquFY7jVGEDE_akOfiU8BRsaYI4qzC7QXaEkbdSztnwo3MwsM/s320/DSC_0065.JPG" border="0" /></a>wet everyday and throw on a new one, so as soon as he came in, off they were and hanging by the fire. It worked out well, as he put on another pair to play later on in the day and when he was ready to come back in, the first pair were dry =)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK4seAYN1avSS8Mf66DrxpaMnsLJT3F9kqTMpw5xXWz6RN8xWrO8de4jaClWlwiIgS72Jxvl07l6hh98pivjob0XE2rItQaiwKx6aH9iEkVRfkHV_TKVB2JXbEcgNBQ20A79ss-J8Tkc/s1600-h/DSC_0076.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271958016088582082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEK4seAYN1avSS8Mf66DrxpaMnsLJT3F9kqTMpw5xXWz6RN8xWrO8de4jaClWlwiIgS72Jxvl07l6hh98pivjob0XE2rItQaiwKx6aH9iEkVRfkHV_TKVB2JXbEcgNBQ20A79ss-J8Tkc/s320/DSC_0076.JPG" border="0" /></a>Well this day, October 30th, is also my birthday! So it was great to hang out with the family and not have to worry or stress. Just to sit and do what ever I wanted. Which was nothing! I didn't get out of my pj's and hung out and read and vegged. It was very nice. =)<br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Ashely though was not feeling well at school, and John needed to pick her up from school and take her to the doctor. She needed to get blood work done, so she insisted that it be her dad. =)</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUKzwFPnm7iKA6sWmj7xXQ7ryXV6fkj-k4oyPGIDPuCjcoPHpBjqmx5hFJhnfko33FCWeHYXkjshgKAB7i1EFr3B_j3tKadtDlFzfqsSP9SWmUTxwmlNVSPwPYtmpKKuXdNImrKp8nZQ/s1600-h/DSC_0094.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271959898496863442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUKzwFPnm7iKA6sWmj7xXQ7ryXV6fkj-k4oyPGIDPuCjcoPHpBjqmx5hFJhnfko33FCWeHYXkjshgKAB7i1EFr3B_j3tKadtDlFzfqsSP9SWmUTxwmlNVSPwPYtmpKKuXdNImrKp8nZQ/s320/DSC_0094.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>When she got home about lunch time, There was package that showed up for her.... FLOWERS! Seems my thoughtful, loving, considerate love sent her flowers for her confirmation on Saturday, since he couldn't make it. Oh was she smiling! And what gorgeous orchids they were. The light from Bebba's window in her dining room is awesome for pictures and they really showed how beautiful these flowers were.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Dad and Bebba showed me how to make Butternut Squash soup, which I then gobbled down 2 bowls for my lunch. YUM, YUM, YUM! I wrote the recipe down and vowed to try it out at home. </div><br /><div>I'm really loving this soup! It was easy to make and very flavorful. Thinking it's just my new favorite dish for the fall.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271961826531274242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWqLsOnyGUbSY5fDcBYz_N0EF0sfofWCbxiFuIc8BNfhlfQP7pHNWVfq6GkEWlYZD6GF96Qbw2y63iwWKRzTYK0k1OQdUYwk34VT-4XjgIHzALePT4dbD9Ds2QYDob1XuJ1guXNBhT3s/s320/DSC_0101.JPG" border="0" /> Then, another knock on the door... and more FLOWERS! This time for me! hehehehehe They were awesome! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_hRHr69KwLfa_Xbj11HwNWBJB90ImMS9W4VRHJpMwMo0Q_haYTVDJbV1Ias3xvuuc7N7-RoHnGPyQemBH4dvMSuWV5tw1TM7xpxWcYo7ebONoe5oK-IMAF5oDCsz7Tdl6HCrch2JqvM/s1600-h/DSC_0122.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271963659935089474" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_hRHr69KwLfa_Xbj11HwNWBJB90ImMS9W4VRHJpMwMo0Q_haYTVDJbV1Ias3xvuuc7N7-RoHnGPyQemBH4dvMSuWV5tw1TM7xpxWcYo7ebONoe5oK-IMAF5oDCsz7Tdl6HCrch2JqvM/s320/DSC_0122.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Such beautiful colors.... such beautiful flowers!<br /><div>Such a wonderful man that I love! When I left PA though, they were very much still alive, so I asked Dad to take some and dry them for me so that I can remember how beautiful they always were.<br /><div></div>While we were just hanging out, we noticed that the turkeys had come to visit again. Justin was very excited and he and John-Alex went out the deck to fee them left over stale bread to try to get them to come closer. That is one great thing about Bebba's house - all the wonderful wildlife and nature. I have yet to see the bear that comes to visit, but John has able to get some pictures of him. Just wish he'd come to visit while I'm there!<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n_58JnEOhqlMCX9hyphenhyphenR_Q0WgiL_jHUzEERaACZuL9NBp14nb9PQyHC2MkjKfpndoeNYCPfeRa2T52N_nAnis2nO9EAv5SrPAdA1YjzDWYPyNIlEbKjZ8d4XkBSEIwn1F6MKZ9Adf85ZQ/s1600-h/DSC_0110.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271975458851778546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n_58JnEOhqlMCX9hyphenhyphenR_Q0WgiL_jHUzEERaACZuL9NBp14nb9PQyHC2MkjKfpndoeNYCPfeRa2T52N_nAnis2nO9EAv5SrPAdA1YjzDWYPyNIlEbKjZ8d4XkBSEIwn1F6MKZ9Adf85ZQ/s320/DSC_0110.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpntrrk8omONDc_eTElLHzEbFNZEV8EmPAoQuXWFuQpf_qKUxB81svg-IyY_4G_XwASA6XsWREz9nMsHI_WyqfwW9Wzwn6B8k7nx8x-6LK7PdHVocMHrkqg_R6lX6QsTc_Vh2ylqm-L4/s1600-h/DSC_0114.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271975656690779554" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpntrrk8omONDc_eTElLHzEbFNZEV8EmPAoQuXWFuQpf_qKUxB81svg-IyY_4G_XwASA6XsWREz9nMsHI_WyqfwW9Wzwn6B8k7nx8x-6LK7PdHVocMHrkqg_R6lX6QsTc_Vh2ylqm-L4/s320/DSC_0114.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZdYiYnyMuWInplkpKvXQ7YB5klyruDPdCU1eoxv417hL3Zrt3CAn7FIuChSctq76X1DDiBnlQMOgt4Kav1UM1shMzpXerimNLVRYf8G7B79AnaJ0ej80iBmzS5y986bjS2rKrhXWGSe4/s1600-h/DSC_0067.JPG"></a></div></div></div></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-78835299768614367832008-11-08T10:52:00.000-08:002008-11-23T12:11:28.178-08:00Catching up (Day 1)...........Well it's been a hectic three weeks. But going to start off with Oct 29th and work my way through, cause well, it's my blog and I can.... =)<br /><br /><div><div><div>Our trip to PA was awesome to say the least.</div><br /><div>We flew in on Oct 29th, which happens to be my Dad's birthday, since the flights looked b<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHZYc1XtCAPnCX-E_yl0PK5f9cLvEBlJA3NdmYnuiwuJFrnAicHA7RlUFpdaz7UGVo7_Y2Um-gzjt2-uI2vFQ1lj9S_k5bDLE_KIKVLzi_cNoryoMTwqqZMtKvJK0NG2otwOl1NOateqo/s1600-h/Dad+edited.JPG"></a>etter. Was hesitant at first since I'd have to take the boys out of school another day, but decided to do it anyway. It was going to be awhile that I could have a semi-vacation with the new job starting the following Tuesday. </div><br /><div></div><div>The morning was working out great... Matt got through securty fine and headed to the Alaska flight. Justin and I got through and waited for the Contential flight..... until 10 minutes before Matt's flight was supopse to take off. He didn't have his flight benefit card. Of course, I wouldn't have it... why would I? So there goes the phone calls trying to find his father to get him one ASAP. Luckily that all worked out and he got on the flight.<br /><br /><div></div></div><div>The flights into Newark worked out great and Matthew landed about 45 minutes after Justin and I did. Perfect timing! In truth was thinking that there was some help<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_IKKsy5RLsP2ZXwpVEFw2-iINHUsVn3WnMv-ARoJOguSIvrjwcp5nwBxjW5moUFh3CW1ztFNP_g2xNmeQsoSUe4XX15UCDqLbrPhFVcFWzoI_YNfQmjkSoFGzbl1MMFoJoGOPKzTk_8/s1600-h/DSC_0054.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266367728738686866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1_IKKsy5RLsP2ZXwpVEFw2-iINHUsVn3WnMv-ARoJOguSIvrjwcp5nwBxjW5moUFh3CW1ztFNP_g2xNmeQsoSUe4XX15UCDqLbrPhFVcFWzoI_YNfQmjkSoFGzbl1MMFoJoGOPKzTk_8/s320/DSC_0054.JPG" border="0" /></a> with F&K on that. After taking the airbus from terminal C to terminal A and finding Matthew in the crowds (thank goodness for cell phones!), we waited for John to pick us up on the curb. He picked up an extra shift that day so that he would be at the airport anyway and not waste a good day. He drove up, with someone in the front seat with him. At first was thinking it was a coworker he was dropping off but nope.... it was DAD! WOO HOO!! What a great surprise for both of us! He didn't know either, just in case we couldn't get into town. And it was his birthday too! What a great surprise!</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiusahwuO5FWn55XZr8eyiT480RLvUHVolgRHl7bfZwtNmrJNqCH0Uni_-qgPhcFi3-TjWbU-KoC32lwMIVKdhOC4MOGnCV3LyErULCCy2Ttb5GF53Ih9bEIyT2yy5B_adqDsLGVN4bw/s1600-h/DSC_0046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266369396516254354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiusahwuO5FWn55XZr8eyiT480RLvUHVolgRHl7bfZwtNmrJNqCH0Uni_-qgPhcFi3-TjWbU-KoC32lwMIVKdhOC4MOGnCV3LyErULCCy2Ttb5GF53Ih9bEIyT2yy5B_adqDsLGVN4bw/s320/DSC_0046.JPG" border="0" /></a>So the boys got to spend some time with "Pops". It's been so many years that they've seen him, that it was a good thing we were able to make it in earlier.</div><div><br /></div><div>Debra had dinner ready for us - 2 kinds of meatlof and mashed potatotes and all the fixin's. We then sang Happy Birthday to Dad on his apple pie. It was a really great first night. We sat around and caught up and laughed. (as well as we did on the hour and half ride home from the airport!)</div><div></div><div>That pretty much ended our first day/night there are it was already past 9:00 ECT and the little ones needed to rest up. </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-40993774488710060332008-10-23T10:31:00.000-07:002008-10-23T13:40:14.267-07:00woo hoo! Got my playlist posted finally. Luckily I have a greatest, mostest, wonderfulest man to help me - who just happens to be an IT god! ;)<br /><br />So, to start off, I'm going to start posting so past fun from this month and getting my thoughts and information down so I won't forget for when I go to scrap, i can always refer back here.<br /><br />Check back soon!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-36671805154444766562008-10-20T15:15:00.000-07:002008-10-20T15:22:16.343-07:00Monday!Well, the interview went good.... I hope. Hate that I have less confidence in myself lately. Note to self.... STOP!<br /><br />Anyway, will know in a couple of days. Keeping fingers crossed.<br /><br />Randy and I decided leftovers for dinner is just fine tonight with the hectic schedule. Be running around to much.<br /><br />Called for the car - check! and now realized that I have a conflict... be right back....<br /><br />Got that all fixed. And going to get an estimate for tires too to compare with Richeys quote. Need to get that done soon. The rains are starting big time!<br /><br />Thats about it for now... just a quickie note. Be back soon!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-45613356694175660902008-10-19T22:30:00.000-07:002008-10-19T22:37:44.265-07:00Random thoughts....Random thoughts and checklist before bed....<br /><br /><ul><li>2nd interview tomorrow at Alpha... need to find out what to wear.</li><li>All kids supplies ready for tomorrow</li><li>Evening schedule.... PT conference, Boy Scouts. So what's for dinner?</li><li>Call for oil change and tire light on. </li><li>Call Richeys for tires. </li><li>Send out mail.</li><li>Find spot to take pictures of layouts. </li></ul><p>Think I got it all straight in my mind.... Wonder what 'kink' will be thrown into it? ;)</p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-58692867445983482752008-10-19T16:48:00.000-07:002008-10-19T16:57:28.403-07:00First thoughts....I love to scrapbook. I have a store... literally a store... in my home. Unfortunately I don't feel confident in my abilities. I get lulls more often then not, so have to scraplift. But then I get a burst of creativity and compose my own. But still feel that it's not good enough to get published. Thats my goal for next year.... to get a layout published in a magazine. Will be a long road I think, but I need to say that I didn't try. So.... thats my goal. And it seems that it might boost my confidence to be invited as part of a design team. Yet another reason to have a blog. So here's my promise to myself.....<br /><br /><ul><li>Start a blog (DONE!)</li><li>Post layouts as well as journaling</li><li>Actually send in layouts to magazines. </li><li>Try out for design teams periodically</li></ul><p>Short list..... but sooooooo hard for me to do. </p><p> </p>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1057103674823347027.post-31515618378077821092008-10-19T16:41:00.000-07:002008-10-19T16:48:17.786-07:00Day One.......It seems that I am behind the times.....<br /><br />Time to upgrade..... time to blog.<br /><br />Not to sure about this blogging thing.... writing out your thoughts, dreams.... life. The goods, the bads, the ups and downs.<br /><br />Always wanted to journal. Keep a diary. Read back on what happened in my life last week, last year, last decade. Too bad I didn't. Memories fade. Lots of lost ideas, feelings, thoughts.<br /><br />Maybe this will work..... maybe.<br /><br />But it's time to try.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899916697992253177noreply@blogger.com0