Faith~something that I believe in and rely on. THANK GOODNESS. And thank goodness my dear sister Kris did also. She has followed her path and it has taken her from this life. I have Faith that she is with God and dad and all other family members that were waiting for her arrival.
Hope~this is exactly what we always have to keep. Hope for life to continue until our work here is done and than to continue from here into the great beyond.
Love~another element of happiness. To love those around us and not expect anything in return. That is all I will do from here on...love...completely.
Faith+Hope+Love=Happiness
:)
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
5K
The 5K we ran went well for me! I had ran one last summer and was happy with the accomplishment of doing it and finishing but yet disappointed in myself. I thought I could have done so much better. SO...this one was for ME! I knew I had to start off slower and take it at MY pace. And I did.
Rick (hubby) and his sister ran on but I did my regular interval running style. Yes 5K's are faster than I am but yet I knew I would finish only if I ran MY WAY. I finished and I felt fantastic!
I am not a speed demon by any means however, I wanted to finish in 38 minutes. I had done some training and hoped that was realistic. I ran one last summer in 44 plus minutes...so that seemed realistic to me. I ran this years 5K in 30:56! I was thrilled with it. It isn't fast for some 'seasoned' runners and it isn't record breaking but IT WAS MY TIME!
I have goals and will work my way up...will I ever run a marathon? I hope so but if not maybe an 8 mile trail run...or a half-marathon...or maybe I will not ever run another race again...regardless I still love running! :)
Faith, Hope, & Love!
PS-Hubby and his sis only finished 2 minutes and a few seconds ahead of me! And they ran the entire way! I think I would be able to pass them in a trail run! LOL
Rick (hubby) and his sister ran on but I did my regular interval running style. Yes 5K's are faster than I am but yet I knew I would finish only if I ran MY WAY. I finished and I felt fantastic!
I am not a speed demon by any means however, I wanted to finish in 38 minutes. I had done some training and hoped that was realistic. I ran one last summer in 44 plus minutes...so that seemed realistic to me. I ran this years 5K in 30:56! I was thrilled with it. It isn't fast for some 'seasoned' runners and it isn't record breaking but IT WAS MY TIME!
I have goals and will work my way up...will I ever run a marathon? I hope so but if not maybe an 8 mile trail run...or a half-marathon...or maybe I will not ever run another race again...regardless I still love running! :)
Faith, Hope, & Love!
PS-Hubby and his sis only finished 2 minutes and a few seconds ahead of me! And they ran the entire way! I think I would be able to pass them in a trail run! LOL
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Some updated Chaos!
Ok so far summer has been fun...relaxing...and hectic along with chaotic all at the same time!
The piano has been quiet but then my little one has been running to friends, relatives and helping babysit with the middle one all summer. She said she knows the songs and doesn't want a summer lesson. I can't blame her for not wanting 'homework' this time of year I guess. But once school starts (which is getting closer every day!) she will get back into the swing. She does 'plunk' out a song every once in awhile so I can't complain. And it always makes me smile to hear it.
My oldest that graduated reminded me that in less than a month he leaves. That will be an adjustment. I was discussing it with a friend that informed me they all had a terrible time when her oldest left and the first weekend he returned home to visit they rolled out the red carpet and waited on him hand and foot. The second time...they asked him "are you home again?" So time will tell and I am sure I will keep you 'posted'.
Middle kid is busy with her summer job. Which I remind her that I gave her the OPTION to turn down. She is learning so much about kids and enjoying it. Somedays though... She called me one day to say that she was SO EMBARRASSED at the pool...which I thought back to being there and doing that myself! She also has mentioned 'the whiny voice' which I have heard on occassion...hm...guess she might realize that being a 'mom' or 'caregiver' isn't the easy job it looks like and you really need to put some thought into it before trying it on for size and for REAL!
And as for the hubby and me...we are busy. I find it a difficult job to finish all the novels reading in the sun on the deck while he works but I DESERVE TO DO THAT RIGHT? LOL Ok, I have finished more books this summer than any summer in the last 3 or 4 years but I do keep my house clean and work my regular job 2 days a week. If I could run as much as I sit on my hind quarter I would be getting some place. Hubby and I along with Arick (the oldest) will be running in a 5K this coming weekend. I did one last summer and was so excited but that was because NOT ONE of my family was going to be there or see me do it (this time not only will my kids and hubby be there but HIS family will all be there too!) and I felt better knowing that I could just relax running...this time I am a bundle of nerves hoping I don't embarrass them all...
Guess I will just need FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE and pray to finish it! :)
The piano has been quiet but then my little one has been running to friends, relatives and helping babysit with the middle one all summer. She said she knows the songs and doesn't want a summer lesson. I can't blame her for not wanting 'homework' this time of year I guess. But once school starts (which is getting closer every day!) she will get back into the swing. She does 'plunk' out a song every once in awhile so I can't complain. And it always makes me smile to hear it.
My oldest that graduated reminded me that in less than a month he leaves. That will be an adjustment. I was discussing it with a friend that informed me they all had a terrible time when her oldest left and the first weekend he returned home to visit they rolled out the red carpet and waited on him hand and foot. The second time...they asked him "are you home again?" So time will tell and I am sure I will keep you 'posted'.
Middle kid is busy with her summer job. Which I remind her that I gave her the OPTION to turn down. She is learning so much about kids and enjoying it. Somedays though... She called me one day to say that she was SO EMBARRASSED at the pool...which I thought back to being there and doing that myself! She also has mentioned 'the whiny voice' which I have heard on occassion...hm...guess she might realize that being a 'mom' or 'caregiver' isn't the easy job it looks like and you really need to put some thought into it before trying it on for size and for REAL!
And as for the hubby and me...we are busy. I find it a difficult job to finish all the novels reading in the sun on the deck while he works but I DESERVE TO DO THAT RIGHT? LOL Ok, I have finished more books this summer than any summer in the last 3 or 4 years but I do keep my house clean and work my regular job 2 days a week. If I could run as much as I sit on my hind quarter I would be getting some place. Hubby and I along with Arick (the oldest) will be running in a 5K this coming weekend. I did one last summer and was so excited but that was because NOT ONE of my family was going to be there or see me do it (this time not only will my kids and hubby be there but HIS family will all be there too!) and I felt better knowing that I could just relax running...this time I am a bundle of nerves hoping I don't embarrass them all...
Guess I will just need FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE and pray to finish it! :)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Catchin' up...
I haven't been blogging...guess I better get with it! :) I always seem to think that with summer will come time for extras. BUT, that is never the case because all the extras take all the time that I thought I would have left for relaxation and catching up on 'things'.
In a nutshell the last few weeks have scurried. The running around is going strong, the extra jobs the kids have and our jobs, along with trying to have some enjoyment has made the end of May and first part of June WHIZ by.
I DID get teary eyed at grad but not sobbing...I cried more in Mass that morning seeing my son all grown up in a cap and gown. I noticed that he had somehow before my very eyes become a young man. When did I miss that? When did that happen? Was it when he learned to ride bike? Or when he pitched in his first baseball game? Or was it when he got his permit to drive? Or maybe when he played his last basketball game in a high school jersey? Or was it that day when he walked into the church with a cap and gown that he grew up? Somehow between the doctor saying "It's a boy" and hearing his name being called to receive a diploma he did it, he grew up, and I missed it! What kind of mom am I?! I looked at my girls that day differently...they were little yet right?! One is 14 and the other 11...that is still young and yet, I looked and I saw that they too had grown some! What in the world? They are right behind him and I am slowly losing the little ones that used to drive me crazy with sleepless nights, crying, and fighting. Now the things that drive me crazy are different and more complicated. And they hate to hear little kids with whiny voices! They complain and I look at them with a glazed look and say, "A whiny voice? Whatever do you mean? I have NEVER in my life, EVER heard you three whine! I have no idea what voice you're talking about!"
With Faith, Hope, & Love I have gotten them this far...they will all grow up and leave to live a life of their own someday and I will always be amazed at the things they do...did they learn that from me? Or from their dad? Siblings or grandparents, aunts, uncles? And does it matter where it was learned or who they learned it from...as long as the things that they did pick up on were the 'good' things! :)
In a nutshell the last few weeks have scurried. The running around is going strong, the extra jobs the kids have and our jobs, along with trying to have some enjoyment has made the end of May and first part of June WHIZ by.
I DID get teary eyed at grad but not sobbing...I cried more in Mass that morning seeing my son all grown up in a cap and gown. I noticed that he had somehow before my very eyes become a young man. When did I miss that? When did that happen? Was it when he learned to ride bike? Or when he pitched in his first baseball game? Or was it when he got his permit to drive? Or maybe when he played his last basketball game in a high school jersey? Or was it that day when he walked into the church with a cap and gown that he grew up? Somehow between the doctor saying "It's a boy" and hearing his name being called to receive a diploma he did it, he grew up, and I missed it! What kind of mom am I?! I looked at my girls that day differently...they were little yet right?! One is 14 and the other 11...that is still young and yet, I looked and I saw that they too had grown some! What in the world? They are right behind him and I am slowly losing the little ones that used to drive me crazy with sleepless nights, crying, and fighting. Now the things that drive me crazy are different and more complicated. And they hate to hear little kids with whiny voices! They complain and I look at them with a glazed look and say, "A whiny voice? Whatever do you mean? I have NEVER in my life, EVER heard you three whine! I have no idea what voice you're talking about!"
With Faith, Hope, & Love I have gotten them this far...they will all grow up and leave to live a life of their own someday and I will always be amazed at the things they do...did they learn that from me? Or from their dad? Siblings or grandparents, aunts, uncles? And does it matter where it was learned or who they learned it from...as long as the things that they did pick up on were the 'good' things! :)
Monday, May 12, 2008
May Flowers?!
Not yet we don't...no flowers...ok well my iris' feel the need to bloom but they will most likely freeze! Our weather is still cool (even for ND) and the flowers are a bit slow this spring~which we haven't quite had to much of yet.
My life still belongs to the kids...husband...and dog! I am preparing for my son's graduation at the end of the month and trying to clean this humble home we live in...not quite going the way I wanted it too! :) Oh well...
I have faith that we will encounter warmer weather for the day of graduation and hope that I can snitch a few lilacs from neighbors to have some kind of "May Flowers" to share with guests that we love dearly!
Faith, Hope, & Love!
My life still belongs to the kids...husband...and dog! I am preparing for my son's graduation at the end of the month and trying to clean this humble home we live in...not quite going the way I wanted it too! :) Oh well...
I have faith that we will encounter warmer weather for the day of graduation and hope that I can snitch a few lilacs from neighbors to have some kind of "May Flowers" to share with guests that we love dearly!
Faith, Hope, & Love!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
My Pianist!
I took this with my cell phone because the hubby and my oldest daughter have the digital camera out turkey hunting! I hope for many more years of pictures with her at the piano! Faith, Hope, & Love!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Babble...
Let the Dana babble begin! LOL
I did finally get through to my cell provider...and bless Randy's (yes I got a normal North Dakota named person!) heart! He informed me to always call them directly and deal with any billing through them not my local provider. He did credit my account for over the amount that I refused to take less than and was polite, understanding and helpful. And it was all finished in 15 minutes or less! And I have been dealing with a 'person' right in town, a real LIVE person in town for 10 months??? What in the world was I thinking all this time?
After relaying the story to people I work with and friends and not to mention posting it broadly on the internet, I have been told many stories and referred to many websites! I must say that I am not the only frustrated person in the world over cell phones. It never ceases to amaze me how many different problems or even the same problems everyone has with something until you begin voicing your opinion.
I guess the saying is true--Satisfied Customers tell 3 friends but Angry Customers tell 3,000! I don't know who to credit for this or if this is the exact quote but have heard it numerous times. And I agree...when I was frustrated I was venting to all who would listen...now I want to tell those that I did vent to that I did get good service, even after frustration!
My youngest daughter is taking piano so I am adopting a free (yes, FREE) piano this weekend that needs to be tuned...at least that is what I was told was the only thing that it needed completed! LOL (Yep the SUCKER/April Fool that I am!) I do believe that this person will not take me for a ride on my deal...how can I go wrong? IT'S FREE. But anywho...I do have to find a spot in my home for this piano. I know where I want it but will that spot work is the next venture! I know Chania is EXCITED that she gets some attention and will have something that is 'hers' in the house. It isn't that the poor girl owns nothing but it seems that she is the one that waits her turn for the cell phone (that will be a while yet!), waits for the computer time (hard to get that with older siblings), waits for the TV time (which I have fixed by adding more cable hook-ups!), and is always the third to try anything. So, the piano is hers...to use and learn. She seems to enjoy the lessons so far and is interested in learning more. I hope the excitement stays with her and she can entertain us during her practices! (I'm sure I will keep you posted on that!)
My little Chania went to pick up "HER" piano this weekend so she is visiting her grandparents. My oldest daughter and her father were off to a track meet this morning...she is NOT competing (or not supposed to compete!) because of an injury we want to rest until next week. And my son is going to help me around the house today...SHhh...don't tell him yet because he is still sleeping and because I have to be VERY sneaky about getting him to do things around here! I better get my 'pre-cleaning' done so that when he does roll out of bed he can begin to 'help' with the real cleaning!
OH, and more babble! My BFF Darcie is the greatest! She is so talented it is unbelievable! She quilts, crochets, raises kids, helps in town with various organizations, is a great mom, and cuts my hair! Thanks Darcie for the great hair cut! You are the BEST! :) Faith, Hope, & Love to you today and always!
I did finally get through to my cell provider...and bless Randy's (yes I got a normal North Dakota named person!) heart! He informed me to always call them directly and deal with any billing through them not my local provider. He did credit my account for over the amount that I refused to take less than and was polite, understanding and helpful. And it was all finished in 15 minutes or less! And I have been dealing with a 'person' right in town, a real LIVE person in town for 10 months??? What in the world was I thinking all this time?
After relaying the story to people I work with and friends and not to mention posting it broadly on the internet, I have been told many stories and referred to many websites! I must say that I am not the only frustrated person in the world over cell phones. It never ceases to amaze me how many different problems or even the same problems everyone has with something until you begin voicing your opinion.
I guess the saying is true--Satisfied Customers tell 3 friends but Angry Customers tell 3,000! I don't know who to credit for this or if this is the exact quote but have heard it numerous times. And I agree...when I was frustrated I was venting to all who would listen...now I want to tell those that I did vent to that I did get good service, even after frustration!
My youngest daughter is taking piano so I am adopting a free (yes, FREE) piano this weekend that needs to be tuned...at least that is what I was told was the only thing that it needed completed! LOL (Yep the SUCKER/April Fool that I am!) I do believe that this person will not take me for a ride on my deal...how can I go wrong? IT'S FREE. But anywho...I do have to find a spot in my home for this piano. I know where I want it but will that spot work is the next venture! I know Chania is EXCITED that she gets some attention and will have something that is 'hers' in the house. It isn't that the poor girl owns nothing but it seems that she is the one that waits her turn for the cell phone (that will be a while yet!), waits for the computer time (hard to get that with older siblings), waits for the TV time (which I have fixed by adding more cable hook-ups!), and is always the third to try anything. So, the piano is hers...to use and learn. She seems to enjoy the lessons so far and is interested in learning more. I hope the excitement stays with her and she can entertain us during her practices! (I'm sure I will keep you posted on that!)
My little Chania went to pick up "HER" piano this weekend so she is visiting her grandparents. My oldest daughter and her father were off to a track meet this morning...she is NOT competing (or not supposed to compete!) because of an injury we want to rest until next week. And my son is going to help me around the house today...SHhh...don't tell him yet because he is still sleeping and because I have to be VERY sneaky about getting him to do things around here! I better get my 'pre-cleaning' done so that when he does roll out of bed he can begin to 'help' with the real cleaning!
OH, and more babble! My BFF Darcie is the greatest! She is so talented it is unbelievable! She quilts, crochets, raises kids, helps in town with various organizations, is a great mom, and cuts my hair! Thanks Darcie for the great hair cut! You are the BEST! :) Faith, Hope, & Love to you today and always!
Monday, April 14, 2008
Venting day!
:) Let me start with a smile...because I am SO trying to be positive. Last June (2007) we added my daughter to our cell phone plan. During the process of 're-doing' the plan we also added UNLIMITED text to my son's phone. The following month I received a bill and we were charged for 'overage' of text. HOW? Unlimited is UNLIMITED RIGHT?! So I figured it out and thought that it was possibly pro-rated for 1/2 of the month (which it was NOT). The following month same stuff different billing....hm. Something isn't right here. SO, I took both bills to our 'service provider' in town and had them check it out. They would 'look into it' and get back to me (I have heard this EVERY TIME I go into the office or call them--which has been at least twice a month or more for 10 months!). IN THE MEANTIME my next bill arrives with NO credit and another month of charges on text messages. I dial into the cell company and ask the person I am put in touch with--after I get the English language automated menu and the find the 'right' number to push to get a HUMAN--and she was VERY helpful and credited the account and fixed the problem BUT couldn't do anything with the previous two months because my provider would need to correct those. WELL, I am still waiting. NOW today I call out to my local provider. I was told that she can't do anything for me anymore because it has been too long of a period of time to credit me.
HAVE I NOT BEEN BATTLING THIS FOR 10 MONTHS! What qualifies for 'too long' of a period of time? OK, three months? Well, I tried to correct it and my 'provider' didn't do their job...
Don't I get a break? Doesn't arguing and complaining for the last 8 months count as a continuation of the 3 months? If I were running the show it would!!!!!!!!
Whew...OK, I feel so much better now! :)
I think we are having spring here today! It blew right into the area...literally! The day will continue to get better...this too shall pass! I just need FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE to see me through.
HAVE I NOT BEEN BATTLING THIS FOR 10 MONTHS! What qualifies for 'too long' of a period of time? OK, three months? Well, I tried to correct it and my 'provider' didn't do their job...
Don't I get a break? Doesn't arguing and complaining for the last 8 months count as a continuation of the 3 months? If I were running the show it would!!!!!!!!
Whew...OK, I feel so much better now! :)
I think we are having spring here today! It blew right into the area...literally! The day will continue to get better...this too shall pass! I just need FAITH, HOPE, & LOVE to see me through.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Details...
Prom...interesting to say the least and fun! They had a great time and behaved so I can't complain. Although they were VERY tired following the 'after prom party' put on by wonderful people in the community to keep the kids safe all evening! They were at the party from 12:30 AM to 4:30 AM and needless to say we didn't see much of them the following day! :)
Here are a couple more snaps of the evening...the back of this dress was so cute I wanted to share.
Now I can also add a few other pictures that I am sharing...I guess they are the reason my son talked his date into camo for prom! :) Have a wonderful evening...TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!
Here are a couple more snaps of the evening...the back of this dress was so cute I wanted to share.
Now I can also add a few other pictures that I am sharing...I guess they are the reason my son talked his date into camo for prom! :) Have a wonderful evening...TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Promise...
I will try to get to some details about the CAMO prom tomorrow! My days seem to get away from me this time of year!! Hope everyone has a great evening!
Faith, Hope, & Love!
Faith, Hope, & Love!
Monday, April 7, 2008
TUX RETURNED!
Well...prom is over and the tux returned to receive my deposit back! Whew! I have attached a couple more pictures. So many beautiful couples and so many beautiful prom dresses.
And yes, they even attended prom in a camo truck! LOL
I have also added a picture of Becca and Katie (my son's date). I have pictures of my son and daughter but haven't gotten all of them on the computer yet!
And yes, they even attended prom in a camo truck! LOL
I have also added a picture of Becca and Katie (my son's date). I have pictures of my son and daughter but haven't gotten all of them on the computer yet!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Just prom pics!
Here are a couple pics from prom...will tell details and add more later! They were cute if I do say so myself!!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Another driver...hmm...
Well she did it...Becca passed the permit test so I now have another one that can drive (although not alone yet!...maybe NEVER!). She has already informed me that I need to be VERY quiet when she drives. She also informed me that dad didn't say anything when she drove home from track and I had already corrected her or told her what to do or how to drive 4 times in 6 blocks... As I am TELLING (her words for this would be different!) her to watch for other drivers because they don't watch out for you, her brother cuts her off at a corner, whips out and tears down the block, slams his vehicle in park and runs up on the deck screaming at dad to run for cover! He so has his mom's sense of humor.
I remember Arick asking a million times a day to drive after his permit test. He drove me to the grocery store, the post office, to get or take his sisters to various events and more than happy to take mom any place in order to drive...now my memory is VERY vivid after Becca started yesterday! :) She didn't want to drive back to school after passing the test but wanted to drive home from track practice...and to drop off Chania at hunter's education class...to the grocery store...to pick Chania up at hunter's education. Ah, sweet memories...
She will come in handy next year when Arick is gone to college but...SHE NEEDS A LOT OF PRACTICE in the meantime. Just another addition to my continued saga. Need lots of Faith, Hope, & Love!!!!
I remember Arick asking a million times a day to drive after his permit test. He drove me to the grocery store, the post office, to get or take his sisters to various events and more than happy to take mom any place in order to drive...now my memory is VERY vivid after Becca started yesterday! :) She didn't want to drive back to school after passing the test but wanted to drive home from track practice...and to drop off Chania at hunter's education class...to the grocery store...to pick Chania up at hunter's education. Ah, sweet memories...
She will come in handy next year when Arick is gone to college but...SHE NEEDS A LOT OF PRACTICE in the meantime. Just another addition to my continued saga. Need lots of Faith, Hope, & Love!!!!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April FOOL!
I must have that written all over me!!! I stopped to put the 'deposit' down on the tux for prom last night. (Prom is April 5th) So, I walked in thinking $80 deposit and when they said $60--I figured COOL...than they informed me that the tuxes were in and I could have my son come in and try his to see if everything fit and was what he wanted and he called me at that split second and said he would be right there. So, we grabbed the tux and ran...got a call as soon as I got home (you have to live in ND in a small town to appreciate this convenience of grabbing and running and getting the 'call') informing me that I needed to PAY for the tux too! LOL So, sent the son back with the check...which is the FOOL part...or was the fool the one that grabbed and ran with the tux to begin with. Or was the fool the one sending that amount of money back to PAY FOR IT? I have yet to decide if I was a fool or STUPID...or are they the same! :)
So, I sent Arick back with the check and $145.84 later...YEAH that's right $145.84. SUCKER...FOOL...DUMB...whatever you call me I agree! That does NOT include the $60 that I deposited for anything missing or ruined that I will lose if it isn't returned in perfect condition. HOW MUCH ARE DRESSES NOWADAYS? I can see a rental (RENTAL...I am not owning this tux!)...of $60 or $80...but double that for one night? OK, we get the tux all week...maybe I should make him wear the darn thing every night all week long so that I get the money's worth out of it. MY LUCK will be that he will have it on and spill something on it or rip it somehow and there goes the other $60! If I RENT a tux for that I really REALLY hope that my girls spend LESS than this amount for a dress in the next few years! EBAY HERE I COME!
But, I will say that he does look SMASHING in it. And he is perfect match to her dress! The vest and tie are camo and the jacket and pants black so it looks very sharp. And he looks 'natural' in the attire since his life has always been hunting and fishing! I am thinking that any girl that ever finally 'catches' him will have to opt for the camo wedding. I don't foresee him wearing anything else but camo down the aisle! LOL Poor girl!
I also have to update the return of my son from his trip...I cried when I hugged him. I didn't think he noticed but informed others that he thought I cried. And he was right! His sisters also were happy to see him! Becca was on her way to the state indoor track meet and they 'met' with the buses on Interstate and she said she was so excited to see the bus! She didn't even get to see him just the bus knowing he was on it and headed home! Chania hid her smile when he entered the school and tried to act like it was no big deal but we could tell that she was happy to have him back home. His dad (who isn't to big on hugs...but did a handshake) laughed and said after Arick left to see the girlfriend that evening, "I should have hugged him"! Needless to say the college experience in the fall will be interesting for all of us involved. AND Arick also said that he was glad to be home in North Dakota. He will always be the quiet, relaxed, HUNTER/FISHERMAN that enjoys the outdoors with NO horns honking (unless it is another hunter or boater) and no hollering except the usual "Take 'em" for shooting geese or "I got one" for catching fish! I am almost 100% sure my boy will always live a life close to the 'wilderness' of North Dakota or the surrounding area! NO FOOLING!
Faith, Hope, & Love...and don't be fooled today!
So, I sent Arick back with the check and $145.84 later...YEAH that's right $145.84. SUCKER...FOOL...DUMB...whatever you call me I agree! That does NOT include the $60 that I deposited for anything missing or ruined that I will lose if it isn't returned in perfect condition. HOW MUCH ARE DRESSES NOWADAYS? I can see a rental (RENTAL...I am not owning this tux!)...of $60 or $80...but double that for one night? OK, we get the tux all week...maybe I should make him wear the darn thing every night all week long so that I get the money's worth out of it. MY LUCK will be that he will have it on and spill something on it or rip it somehow and there goes the other $60! If I RENT a tux for that I really REALLY hope that my girls spend LESS than this amount for a dress in the next few years! EBAY HERE I COME!
But, I will say that he does look SMASHING in it. And he is perfect match to her dress! The vest and tie are camo and the jacket and pants black so it looks very sharp. And he looks 'natural' in the attire since his life has always been hunting and fishing! I am thinking that any girl that ever finally 'catches' him will have to opt for the camo wedding. I don't foresee him wearing anything else but camo down the aisle! LOL Poor girl!
I also have to update the return of my son from his trip...I cried when I hugged him. I didn't think he noticed but informed others that he thought I cried. And he was right! His sisters also were happy to see him! Becca was on her way to the state indoor track meet and they 'met' with the buses on Interstate and she said she was so excited to see the bus! She didn't even get to see him just the bus knowing he was on it and headed home! Chania hid her smile when he entered the school and tried to act like it was no big deal but we could tell that she was happy to have him back home. His dad (who isn't to big on hugs...but did a handshake) laughed and said after Arick left to see the girlfriend that evening, "I should have hugged him"! Needless to say the college experience in the fall will be interesting for all of us involved. AND Arick also said that he was glad to be home in North Dakota. He will always be the quiet, relaxed, HUNTER/FISHERMAN that enjoys the outdoors with NO horns honking (unless it is another hunter or boater) and no hollering except the usual "Take 'em" for shooting geese or "I got one" for catching fish! I am almost 100% sure my boy will always live a life close to the 'wilderness' of North Dakota or the surrounding area! NO FOOLING!
Faith, Hope, & Love...and don't be fooled today!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Still Practicing!
Ok, the last 5 days has been interesting to say the least with Arick gone on his trip. I have been tested...and I might be passing, I don't know about with flying colors but I am getting through it! My son is now leaving DC today for Phillie and NYC which means he will be home in 3 days. But, today really doesn't count since it is almost over so actually 2 days and if they fly in on Saturday at 10:15 AM that day doesn't really count because he will home HERE before 1 PM so 1 day really. I can live with that...one more day...one more FULL day.
His girlfriend/prom date stopped by last night for a few minutes. I haven't seen her all week so that was fun and she also brought along her prom dress to let us view! She had it made with love by her grandma and it is adorable. Yes, camo can be cute! Here is a preview and I will post 'real prom pictures' in a week or two but this is a taste of the dress. Which will match Arick's vest and tie...
I hope for better pictures next weekend! She wasn't cooperating with me last night (typical kid huh?!) but she made a promise for prom night...time will tell.
I will have Faith and Hope for pictures for the Love of mom!
His girlfriend/prom date stopped by last night for a few minutes. I haven't seen her all week so that was fun and she also brought along her prom dress to let us view! She had it made with love by her grandma and it is adorable. Yes, camo can be cute! Here is a preview and I will post 'real prom pictures' in a week or two but this is a taste of the dress. Which will match Arick's vest and tie...
I hope for better pictures next weekend! She wasn't cooperating with me last night (typical kid huh?!) but she made a promise for prom night...time will tell.
I will have Faith and Hope for pictures for the Love of mom!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Easter...
What a rat race...LOL. Arick left for DC at 2 AM Easter morning so getting to bed that evening was a challenge...staying awake was a challenge too! Once I made it until 1 AM I figured I would do fine. At 1:30 we left for the school to meet the bus...and I did fine. He was nervous because we don't get out much so flying was new to him. (details on that follow!) We (his dad and I) said our goodbyes and did the hugs...my son even initiated those! ;) I text him on the way home telling him to have fun and relax without us hollering at him all week and to spend the money we gave him WISELY. He answered so I was fine with that also...however, I walked in the door and totally broke down. I felt like I had just dropped a little puppy on someone's doorstep, rang the bell and ran away. (I remember my mom telling me this when she took me to college...she told me months after that but still...) I was in tears. I do cry when my kids leave for a week to camps or when I have left them for a week at a time for meetings or to go to Mexico but this time he was leaving me. (and I wouldn't dream of crying in front of them because that would make them cry!)
I know this is good practice for next fall when he leaves for college but he would be IN STATE for that and I wouldn't have to worry about cell phone roaming minutes or leaving him in the hands of a teacher. AND yes, he is 18 and has to take care of himself but does that mean he won't need me when he comes home? Am I being a drama queen here? Or does everyone feel this way the older their children get? I know my mom always worries about me...and my husband, and my kids, and my siblings and their families...so I guess this will never end. I cried and got done with that and about the time I decided to doze off for the evening my cell phone received a text from Arick! YEAH...oh no, they aren't in the air are they? Did he get sick and decide not to go? WHAT TIME IS IT? Ok, Dana look at the message..."We are waiting to board and I am going to turn my phone off. i will text when I get to Denver or DC. Love U." Hit reply--Love you too and will wait for a text when you get to Denver...remember flying is cool so don't worry!-
7:45 AM--"This is sweet!" Hit reply--"So you like the flying? You got nervous for having too much fun huh?" Hit New Message..."And your ears are ok?" (all moms would ask that right?)
He has since text pictures and is having a GREAT TIME so far and I know this is an experience of a lifetime for him and he will never forget it...and neither will I...my oldest is growing up...and yes, I cry but that's ok...someday he will add more people to my list of worries so I will never run out of things to cry about or for! :) Faith, Hope, & Love!
I know this is good practice for next fall when he leaves for college but he would be IN STATE for that and I wouldn't have to worry about cell phone roaming minutes or leaving him in the hands of a teacher. AND yes, he is 18 and has to take care of himself but does that mean he won't need me when he comes home? Am I being a drama queen here? Or does everyone feel this way the older their children get? I know my mom always worries about me...and my husband, and my kids, and my siblings and their families...so I guess this will never end. I cried and got done with that and about the time I decided to doze off for the evening my cell phone received a text from Arick! YEAH...oh no, they aren't in the air are they? Did he get sick and decide not to go? WHAT TIME IS IT? Ok, Dana look at the message..."We are waiting to board and I am going to turn my phone off. i will text when I get to Denver or DC. Love U." Hit reply--Love you too and will wait for a text when you get to Denver...remember flying is cool so don't worry!-
7:45 AM--"This is sweet!" Hit reply--"So you like the flying? You got nervous for having too much fun huh?" Hit New Message..."And your ears are ok?" (all moms would ask that right?)
He has since text pictures and is having a GREAT TIME so far and I know this is an experience of a lifetime for him and he will never forget it...and neither will I...my oldest is growing up...and yes, I cry but that's ok...someday he will add more people to my list of worries so I will never run out of things to cry about or for! :) Faith, Hope, & Love!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
My Baby Cha!
I feel terrible that I highlighted two kids and not my third so I need to add her to the mix! ;) My 11 year old is my helper...always wanting to please! Last night she had the dishes done for me when I got home...the kitchen cleaned and the dog fed. What a girl! Chania--the CH makes a SH sound and the name ends up being like Shania Twain. Long story short we decided on our son's name being my husbands name with an A...(Air-rick) then the daughter comes along and we had loved the name Becca (not Rebecca...just Becca) we thought we would only use one name when we are going to call her that anyway so we just stuck to Becca. So, when the third one came along I had a pattern going --for all you quilters! I do kind of know a little! ;) So, with my A, and B I needed a C...point being that Shania needed to be Chania instead. So here is my 'baby' Cha!
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Some of 2007 Memories
Here are a couple pictures...one of my son and daughter mentioned in the previous post...and one of our family at Christmas 2007.
Birthdays/Anniversaries
My middle child (Becca) turned 14 this week! WOW...time flies! She has blossomed into a beautiful young lady (if I do say so myself!) and is really surprising me! I always looked at her as one of my little girls but the last year or two she has become a real young lady. It is an exciting experience and yet frightening... But her birthday (and all my children's birthdays) bring back some wonderful memories of the days that they were born or even just their 'firsts'. First steps, first teeth, first haircut (which with my little cue balls took YEARS to accomplish!), first days of school-which now will be the last day of high school this year for my oldest child/son (Arick), first time taking a driving permit test... So many things to reminisce about.
Reminiscing about family and as I mentioned anniversaries...some of those anniversaries aren't as good of memories...
Anniversaries in March that come to my memory are my dad's death...15 years ago. A year before Becca was even born! The wonderful grandpa/poppa that she never had the honor of meeting. I look back and think that it was just yesterday when he taught me to drive the 3-speed '67 Plymouth that was my grandpa's! And now I have a daughter that will soon be driving (not this week though!). Thinking about the driving and all the wonderful moments that we spend with family and friends is comforting. Every minute is precious...we never know what tomorrow will bring...but we always have to cherish the time we get with each other. And Life Goes On...
Thought for the day: If you think that the world can't go on without you, stroll through the cemetary and see the others who thought the same.
Reminiscing about family and as I mentioned anniversaries...some of those anniversaries aren't as good of memories...
Anniversaries in March that come to my memory are my dad's death...15 years ago. A year before Becca was even born! The wonderful grandpa/poppa that she never had the honor of meeting. I look back and think that it was just yesterday when he taught me to drive the 3-speed '67 Plymouth that was my grandpa's! And now I have a daughter that will soon be driving (not this week though!). Thinking about the driving and all the wonderful moments that we spend with family and friends is comforting. Every minute is precious...we never know what tomorrow will bring...but we always have to cherish the time we get with each other. And Life Goes On...
Thought for the day: If you think that the world can't go on without you, stroll through the cemetary and see the others who thought the same.
Monday, February 25, 2008
MY BAD!
I didn't follow directions too well did I?! I need to link http://quiltingbydarcie.blogspot.com/ (Darcie!) to this...sorry! I am not good at directions #8!
Ok, Darcie! I will try this! But tag 7 people??? HELP! I need anyone reading this to consider themselves tagged because I am NEW to this! 7 weird or random facts??? I have to stop at 7? You have NO IDEA how WEIRD I am! :)
1. I am a choco-holic! I love chocolate, lots of it and DARK chocolate is thee addiction...and holiday chocolate is the FRESHEST chocolate around so I always stock up around a holiday!
2. I have 3 kids...and a great husband and would die for all of them if asked! I couldn't function without the chaos!
3. Life is NOT MINE! See my very first blog entry...but not only is it not mine it belongs to God.
4. I love to run (interval run!) since it clears my mind, my heart, my soul and is another addiction! I am not fast...never claimed to be but really enjoy miles and miles of easy jogging to relax.
5. Reading is a passion of mine...I can't say that I have ever given up on a book. I have set one or two aside for different times in life but always finished. Cover to cover including the copyright!
6. My memory STINKS! It is really short, really worthless, and really overworked!
7. I love to sing and my kids tell me to go on some show called the great pretenders. HOWEVER, if you are pretending---doesn't that mean you aren't good only pretending to be good? So, I guess maybe I shouldn't sing! :)
THE RULES:
1). Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2). Post THE RULES on your blog.
3). Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4). Tag 7 people and link to them.
5). Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged.
Now if you read this you have to do this for me since I am so new to the blogging world! Thanks!
Faith, Hope, and Love!
1. I am a choco-holic! I love chocolate, lots of it and DARK chocolate is thee addiction...and holiday chocolate is the FRESHEST chocolate around so I always stock up around a holiday!
2. I have 3 kids...and a great husband and would die for all of them if asked! I couldn't function without the chaos!
3. Life is NOT MINE! See my very first blog entry...but not only is it not mine it belongs to God.
4. I love to run (interval run!) since it clears my mind, my heart, my soul and is another addiction! I am not fast...never claimed to be but really enjoy miles and miles of easy jogging to relax.
5. Reading is a passion of mine...I can't say that I have ever given up on a book. I have set one or two aside for different times in life but always finished. Cover to cover including the copyright!
6. My memory STINKS! It is really short, really worthless, and really overworked!
7. I love to sing and my kids tell me to go on some show called the great pretenders. HOWEVER, if you are pretending---doesn't that mean you aren't good only pretending to be good? So, I guess maybe I shouldn't sing! :)
THE RULES:
1). Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2). Post THE RULES on your blog.
3). Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4). Tag 7 people and link to them.
5). Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged.
Now if you read this you have to do this for me since I am so new to the blogging world! Thanks!
Faith, Hope, and Love!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Enjoy...
I have really enjoyed the posts that I have been reading and have no rhyme or reason to my blog! :) I have looked at mom blogs, friends blogs, update blogs about kids. I just don't know what to use as my circle at this point...so I will hang out and enjoy for now until I decide! Faith, Hope, & Love!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
First Timer!
Well, I haven't a CLUE on how to begin this or what to say. I adore certain blogs and thought this might be a good way to vent...besides I have been told that I should write a book so why not practice!
I will try to keep it short and sweet but for those that know me they know I am not capable of that! :)
Today is one of those days when you wonder what the heck was I thinking 18 plus years ago beginning a family??? I have a life (or at least I used to) and yet I have 4 (5 including the dog!) other lives I seem to be in charge of or running in addition to the one I am supposed to have... So those days of my life are gone and the other lives are my life...and I LOVE THEM. Each and every one--Even though the fact that my vehicle needs an oil change and a refueling, the gift I wanted to buy for a special coach (which has already waited 2 weeks) will wait another day, the thank you I need to write for a wonderful friend that was so kind to me yesterday will now get pushed to tomorrow. BUT, I got the dog fed at noon, I did get the CD player to my son, I will pick up my daughter at piano lessons, I will attend the basketball game for my son tonight and I will correct my daughters homework, not to mention give love and attention to their father and feed the dog again!
Life is great...even though it isn't mine! Faith, Hope, & Love!
I will try to keep it short and sweet but for those that know me they know I am not capable of that! :)
Today is one of those days when you wonder what the heck was I thinking 18 plus years ago beginning a family??? I have a life (or at least I used to) and yet I have 4 (5 including the dog!) other lives I seem to be in charge of or running in addition to the one I am supposed to have... So those days of my life are gone and the other lives are my life...and I LOVE THEM. Each and every one--Even though the fact that my vehicle needs an oil change and a refueling, the gift I wanted to buy for a special coach (which has already waited 2 weeks) will wait another day, the thank you I need to write for a wonderful friend that was so kind to me yesterday will now get pushed to tomorrow. BUT, I got the dog fed at noon, I did get the CD player to my son, I will pick up my daughter at piano lessons, I will attend the basketball game for my son tonight and I will correct my daughters homework, not to mention give love and attention to their father and feed the dog again!
Life is great...even though it isn't mine! Faith, Hope, & Love!
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