In the car.
Silly girls!
Moon Sand!!
Opening Kenslie's presents!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Ava and Kenslie
Mom and Dad took Ava to see Randy, Bethany and Kenslie for Christmas. Ava loves to see Kenslie. Here are a few pics.
In the car.
Silly girls!
Moon Sand!!
Opening Kenslie's presents!
In the car.
Silly girls!
Moon Sand!!
Opening Kenslie's presents!
The MADNESS that is Build a Bear...
The madness that is Build a Bear..
Ava got a gift card from Uncle Randy and Aunt Bethany to Build-a-Bear. I took her today to pick out her new friend, and to also make another bear for our friend Libby. Ava couldn't decide which stuffed animal she wanted; she had about 4 different styles in her hand trying to decide. I chose a pink leopard print cat to make for Libby, and Ava chose, well, the gorilla. Next to Shrek--the ugliest animal they had. Well, we stuffed the animals and then we went off to the madness called the "Dressing Room" where you get to choose what your new friend will wear. Libby's cat got a really cute denim/leopard print skirt and jacket. Ava put a pink ballerina outfit on her gorilla. Let me tell you how awful this gorilla looks. BUT, she loves it. She did take the outfit off "Little Monkey" when we came home.
Today we went to see Libby at the hospital. Ava was really excited to see her and play with her. They played with some play-doo and built a snowman and played catch with a big purple ball. The highlight of Ava's visit with Libby was highjacking her wheelchair and taking it for a spin around the hospital. Poor Michelle had to carry Libby while Ava sat in her chair, BUT Michelle insisted on letting Ava have her way.
And let me say this: I hope I never have to deal with a jerk of a doctor like Michelle has to put up with. My mouth would probably get me kicked out of every hospital in the city. Doctors should be required to have compassion and PEOPLE SKILLS. That's all I have to say about that.
Ava got a gift card from Uncle Randy and Aunt Bethany to Build-a-Bear. I took her today to pick out her new friend, and to also make another bear for our friend Libby. Ava couldn't decide which stuffed animal she wanted; she had about 4 different styles in her hand trying to decide. I chose a pink leopard print cat to make for Libby, and Ava chose, well, the gorilla. Next to Shrek--the ugliest animal they had. Well, we stuffed the animals and then we went off to the madness called the "Dressing Room" where you get to choose what your new friend will wear. Libby's cat got a really cute denim/leopard print skirt and jacket. Ava put a pink ballerina outfit on her gorilla. Let me tell you how awful this gorilla looks. BUT, she loves it. She did take the outfit off "Little Monkey" when we came home.
Today we went to see Libby at the hospital. Ava was really excited to see her and play with her. They played with some play-doo and built a snowman and played catch with a big purple ball. The highlight of Ava's visit with Libby was highjacking her wheelchair and taking it for a spin around the hospital. Poor Michelle had to carry Libby while Ava sat in her chair, BUT Michelle insisted on letting Ava have her way.
And let me say this: I hope I never have to deal with a jerk of a doctor like Michelle has to put up with. My mouth would probably get me kicked out of every hospital in the city. Doctors should be required to have compassion and PEOPLE SKILLS. That's all I have to say about that.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
My 2007 Awards
My 2007 Awards
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR?
Seriously?? I guess that would be Becky and Doug.
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend) -
Jacqueline
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - NEWEST FRIEND?
Laura..although she isn't really new.
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
November 13
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
hmmm..I'll go with Feb 24.
5) BEST HOLIDAY?
I hope Christmas
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2007?
uhhh
7) MOVIE FOR 2007?
uhhh
10) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Actually I spent it with a bunch of work people.
11) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
John of course.
12) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
Momma on the outside, babe on the inside.
13) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?
El Chico
14) BOOK OF THE YEAR?
Tuesdays with Maurie...that book reminds me so much of one amazing person.
15) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
To forgive, forget and move on....
16) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
Go to Hawaii.
17) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
pretty sure I was never drunk.
18) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?
Brothers and Sisters
19) BEST BLOG?
I like Jeanette's and Laura's the best I guess. Oh, no...wait...I love Sam and Christy's. That one may be the best.
20) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
Its a tie between Susan and Stacy. BUT--Claudia did have my back when it counted the most....
21) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
My drive to work I guess.
22) BIGGEST RETARD AWARD?
You know me..I would LOVE to answer this...but I will keep quiet.
23) PERSON THAT CHANGED THE MOST IN YOUR LIFE?
Ava...or Laura
24) FAD THATS IN THAT YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW?
no clue
25) WHO WOULD DRIVE TO YOU IN A SECOND IF YOU WERE IN NEED?
Susan, hands down. She would pick Becky up on the way. And my parents.
1) DRINKING BUDDY OF THE YEAR?
Seriously?? I guess that would be Becky and Doug.
2) LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD (longest friend) -
Jacqueline
3) NEWCOMER AWARD - NEWEST FRIEND?
Laura..although she isn't really new.
3) HIGH POINT OF THE YEAR?
November 13
4) LOW POINT OF THE YEAR?
hmmm..I'll go with Feb 24.
5) BEST HOLIDAY?
I hope Christmas
6) YOUR SONG FOR 2007?
uhhh
7) MOVIE FOR 2007?
uhhh
10) WHO DID YOU SPEND VALENTINES WITH?
Actually I spent it with a bunch of work people.
11) BEST RELATIONSHIP?
John of course.
12) WHAT WERE YOU FOR HALLOWEEN?
Momma on the outside, babe on the inside.
13) RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR?
El Chico
14) BOOK OF THE YEAR?
Tuesdays with Maurie...that book reminds me so much of one amazing person.
15) BEST DECISION MADE THIS YEAR?
To forgive, forget and move on....
16) WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR?
Go to Hawaii.
17) MOST STUPID IDEA WHEN DRUNK?
pretty sure I was never drunk.
18) TV SHOW OF THE YEAR?
Brothers and Sisters
19) BEST BLOG?
I like Jeanette's and Laura's the best I guess. Oh, no...wait...I love Sam and Christy's. That one may be the best.
20) MOST LOYAL FRIEND?
Its a tie between Susan and Stacy. BUT--Claudia did have my back when it counted the most....
21) BIGGEST CHANGE OF THE YEAR?
My drive to work I guess.
22) BIGGEST RETARD AWARD?
You know me..I would LOVE to answer this...but I will keep quiet.
23) PERSON THAT CHANGED THE MOST IN YOUR LIFE?
Ava...or Laura
24) FAD THATS IN THAT YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW?
no clue
25) WHO WOULD DRIVE TO YOU IN A SECOND IF YOU WERE IN NEED?
Susan, hands down. She would pick Becky up on the way. And my parents.
Monday, December 3, 2007
John is average:
Beth is pretty unique:
But, no suprise here: Ava is truly the one and only!
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Beth is pretty unique:
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But, no suprise here: Ava is truly the one and only!
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While he is gone..
The one good thing about John going out of town this week is this: I have complete and total control of the thermostat! The heat is on!! At least for the next week, that is. No dount when he comes back he will put the place on freeze control again.
URGHH...men!!
URGHH...men!!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
2007
It's hard to believe that the year is almost over. When I think about all that has happened during this trip around the sun I become overwhelmed with emotion.
Personally, this year has been a tremendous one for my family. John and I both have been very successful with our careers. We have a very happy marriage. Our daughter continues to be beautiful and AMAZING! AND, she learned the chicken dance at dance class, which is very exciting!! My family is healthy and happy.
One of the proudest moments of my life happened this year when I stood by my sister as she married the PERFECT man for her. I nailed my speech at her reception!! After her wedding, the next day in fact, John and I went on another cruise, just the 2 of us, for a little R & R. That cruise was definately needed!
So many good things I can write about. We are definately blessed.
But I think I will remember 2007 as a year of great loss. The bad started on Saturday, Feb 24 when I got a phone call at work, 6pm, and found out from my mom that Laura lost Tracy. I will never forget the shock and sadness that phone call brought. The week after that I cut ties with one of my very best friends because of the hateful words she uttered about Laura's loss.
Then Mr. Hubbard died. I still tear up about that one. I tear up even more when I remember that I couldn't go to his funeral because of a work trip. I should have gone, no matter what, and I will always beat myself up for not putting my foot down to the bosses. They would have let me reschedule if I had insisted.
Mr. Salter's death was another sad ordeal. He was such a great man. And, as bad as this makes me look, I will be honest and say I did not go to his funeral either because I was tied up on a conference call that ran WAY to long. I wasn't even expected to be at work that day, but I wanted to go in and take the call. Another mistake...
And then yesterday my dearest friend in the world--Mrs. Anderle--calls me crying to tell me that her Dad passed away yesterday morning. I was so sad to hear her crying...but yet I was in my office with someone playing 101 stupid questions for Beth...and she hurried to get off the phone.
2007 will go down in the books--my books that is--as a year in which the world lost 4 great men.
I guess I am happy to see the year end.
Personally, this year has been a tremendous one for my family. John and I both have been very successful with our careers. We have a very happy marriage. Our daughter continues to be beautiful and AMAZING! AND, she learned the chicken dance at dance class, which is very exciting!! My family is healthy and happy.
One of the proudest moments of my life happened this year when I stood by my sister as she married the PERFECT man for her. I nailed my speech at her reception!! After her wedding, the next day in fact, John and I went on another cruise, just the 2 of us, for a little R & R. That cruise was definately needed!
So many good things I can write about. We are definately blessed.
But I think I will remember 2007 as a year of great loss. The bad started on Saturday, Feb 24 when I got a phone call at work, 6pm, and found out from my mom that Laura lost Tracy. I will never forget the shock and sadness that phone call brought. The week after that I cut ties with one of my very best friends because of the hateful words she uttered about Laura's loss.
Then Mr. Hubbard died. I still tear up about that one. I tear up even more when I remember that I couldn't go to his funeral because of a work trip. I should have gone, no matter what, and I will always beat myself up for not putting my foot down to the bosses. They would have let me reschedule if I had insisted.
Mr. Salter's death was another sad ordeal. He was such a great man. And, as bad as this makes me look, I will be honest and say I did not go to his funeral either because I was tied up on a conference call that ran WAY to long. I wasn't even expected to be at work that day, but I wanted to go in and take the call. Another mistake...
And then yesterday my dearest friend in the world--Mrs. Anderle--calls me crying to tell me that her Dad passed away yesterday morning. I was so sad to hear her crying...but yet I was in my office with someone playing 101 stupid questions for Beth...and she hurried to get off the phone.
2007 will go down in the books--my books that is--as a year in which the world lost 4 great men.
I guess I am happy to see the year end.
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