A Tribute to a Favorite

So Michael thinks I shouldn't blog about this. But I am because it has been a part of my life for the last 14 years! And now I have to say good-bye. I always knew this day would come, even back when it started and I would be with my roommate gathered together for this weekly event, I knew it would not last forever. It had a good run, and I can honestly say I have not missed one episode of ER. (Truely sad isn't it) I have been a fan from the start, My friends from Apartment E-4 at Ricks were the ones that got me started, and it has lasted for 14 years. And this Thrusday it will come to an end. I am so sad. What are my Thursday nights going to consist of now!!! There is always Grey's and Private Practice, but in my opinion ER was the first!! A few weeks ago Even George Clooney came back for a show, so to any of you who may be as big of a fan as me I feel your pain and sadness at this loss

NO MORE SNOW!!!!!!!

Okay so here it is almost April, and though I knew there would be snow, I had no idea it would keep on coming!! Last Monday there was a blizzard, and now we are home again with another blizzard!!! ( and one is forcast for next monday also)!!!! I am so ready for the spring!! I want to start getting our yard in and some landscaping done, I would also lilke to do some sightseeing, but it is hard when it is always snowing.

We also had the pinewood derby, and this year it was a success!!! For all of you who witnessed last years disaster, when Anthony's derby car barely made it down the track, this year it not only went down the track, but came in 2nd in 99% of the races!!! So needless to say we were thrilled for his success!! He also qualified for city derby races! He is very excited about that (we haven't told him that he was the only one from our ward in is troop so he was going to make it no matter what) But he doesn't need to know that. Here are some pics of the derby

Our downstairs is coming together nicely, Since Michael has had a lot of time off(thanks to the blizzards) we have been able to keep things moving on it. We are heading down to Utah soon, and have made quite a shopping list for IKEA! We are totally addicted to that store. LOVE IT. I am creativity handicapped, and when they have the show rooms already put together it makes it so much easier for me.

Why Mormons build Temples

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x_-TQivCx8

This video is put out by mormon.org, and is absolutely wonderful, I think this is what the church leaders meant when they have said use the internet to share about the church

Procrasti . . . I'll do it later!

Okay so I keep telling myself I will post as soon as I download the pictures, then I find out that my camera needs new batteries, and thanks to modern technology, the boys are always needing batteries, so needless to say i need to buy new batteries. So please be patient with me while I figure out my life, and try to prioritize, so eventually I will be a good mom, and post those Christmas and basketball and so on and so forth. Right now the one quote that keeps on popping into my head is the one about that road and good intentions. . . I'm sure ya'll know the rest. As for the activities, we work, I volunteer, I sleep and of course eat!! That is pretty much my day, Michael is trying to get me to go snow mobiling this weekend, I've told him that he can go but I really have no interest. Yes after complaining for the last 6 years that I couldn't wait for lotsa' cold weather and lotsa' snow, I'm ready for hot weather again! I won't officially say that I miss Texas, but when I hear that it is 80 degrees, I find myself daydreaming about shorts, and tanning. Don't get me wrong I really like it here, it is so beautiful, but I just wish it were a bit warmer!!!!! Thankfully yesterday and today were in the 60's, but snow is supposedly in the forecast. My mom used to say that the only time I was ever happy is if i am complaining. So I must be very happy, right!!!! Okay so I will get those batteries and post a marathon of pictures soon I promise

Flying Time!

Okay so where has February gone? I can't believe how fast this month went! But I have some great news! We have The big room done in the basement!! Yes the walls the primer the paint and finially the carpet is going in today! So I will be posting the pictures of that tonight when i get them. I can't hardly wait! Really with the buisiness of our household, the fact that it has only taken Michael 4 months is really amazing! So that is what has taken my weekends. And I am officially blaming the 1:00pm church slot, for not blogging sooner! It totally throws off my days! So we are just plugging along trying to stay ahead of ourselves. Today also marks the last day of basketball season. I wouldn't be lying if I said I was sad, on the other hand, it is just ending as both of the boys are just starting to really get good. So I think that we aer going to put a basketball standard in the driveway, the cul-de-sac would be perfect for this. So the pics of the basement will be posted by tomorrow.

Toothless Grin

This one is for my sister, who wanted to see what Zack looked like when I explained to her that he had lost all his fron teeth. And has been singing all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. He is such a crack up!

Mamma Mia

Okay I haven't done this before but I just saw the most feel good movie! I don't know if anyone else feels this way about musicals, but they make me smile. So I rented Mamma Mia! I love ABBA!! Thanks to a roomie @ Ricks! I knew all but one of the songs. Michael turned to me in the middle of the movie and rolled his eyes. But the main reason I was chuckling was the obsurbity (sp?) of Meryl Streep singing!!! It's not her strength! So now that I am back on a ABBA kick, now I want to go to Greece!!!

Clouds have lifted, figuratively

Sorry about that last post, though I have been feeling down, things are better, probably because my first enrichment night is done and over with. (hehe) Thanks to all those who helped me out, I really couldn't have done it without my commitee!!!!
Last Monday we went up to the mountains, to Mystic Miner ski lodge. And no I didn't go skiing, however they have this great tube lift!! We didn't have to climb up the mountain, you sat in a tube and it lifted you up just like a ski lift, and dumped you off at the top, and then you choose one of 7 different runs, and just tubed down. It was great!!!! The weather was amazing, about 50 degrees, and there was a ton of snow!! We must have gone down about 50 times! The lines were a bit long at the start of the day, but by 11:30 there were maybe 15 poeple. We skipped lunch and just went down over and over and over until about 3:00. I am posting a video, and some pics.

January Dumps

So here it is the middle of January and whether it is just because January is known for being the most depressing month of the year, or maybe because it has almost been five years, (on the 31st of January) since my mom passed away (and her birthday would have been last Monday). I am just struggling to get out of this slump that I am in. Right now the only friend I have is chocolate. Not really but it is the only thing right now that makes me feel better. Execpt when I put real clothes on, something besides my pj's and sweatshirt. I feel like I am just going through the motions. Michael and I have made a new years resolution to become 'financially' secure. We watch Suze Orman every week. So we are tightening up the belts and really looking at our bills and finances. We decided to cancel our next cruise. (that was very hard!!!) So here we are getting our bills paid off and last Friday out fridge goes out. So it was off to Sears, (well Michael was I took the boys to their basketball games) and he bought a new fridge, and even though it was a really good deal, just one more bill, then our beloved van is showing its age. It almost has 100,000 miles, and there is a leak, among other things, I just don't know how much longer it has. So fast as we can get the bills paid off, I can see more mounting just around the corner. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate new years resolutions!! Which is why I make a point, most years, never to make any. Then to top it off, the one thing that I know helps me to feel better, I haven't been able to do. I love going to the gym, I go every day for about 90 minutes, two weeks ago I hurt my foot, and I haven't been able to put much weight on it. I know I should go to the Dr. but I hate going there! I didn't mean to make this post a pity post, but it has just been one of those months. SOOO soon this month will pass and hopefully so will these feelings. Thanks to all those who listen