Alright, I'm a bit ticked off. I just watched Apolo race the 500m, and I for one thought he totally deserved the silver! Whatever and good riddance to the ref who disqualified him for touching Mr. Canada. Since when does a touch on the hip deserve a disqualification in short-track? So, Apolo, I know you'll never read this blog, but I'm saying, "Good Job and well done! You've shown great sportsmanship and you have torn the track up!"
I would just like to take a poll: all those who think Apolo deserved the silver, comment here!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Valentine's Day
In our house we are celebrating Valentine's Day extended weekend! It started Friday with a Valentine's day party at the Library for storytime. They read books, did a craft, and then went around and collected valentines from the librarians. My kids had a blast! That evening they got a card in the mail from "far-away-Grandma-and-Grandpa". It's always exciting to get mail, so that would have been enough for Peter and Elsie. However, when they opened their cards, they found a 5 dollar bill inside. Peter was running around yelling, "I got 50 dollars!"
On Saturday a great friend of mine, Stephanie, and I put together a Valentine's party for our kids and their friends. I think they all had a blast! In the end, Stephanie and I were in need of an ibuprofen and nap. We played games, had a valentine exchange, and decorated sugar cookies. I loved watching the kids decorate their cookies. Here are a few pics.
Here is Stephanie and her son working as a team.
Elsie licked all the frosting off and left the cookie.
Some (like my son) were all about the frosting
Others were minimalists.
Today has been fun. I woke up this morning with potted hydrangeas in the kitchen and a Papa Murphy's pizza in the freezer. Thanks Mike, that is the greatest Valentine's Day gift a girl could ask for! I woke up not feeling well, so I asked Mike if my present could be given Monday instead. I guess it will be a 4 day festivity!
On Saturday a great friend of mine, Stephanie, and I put together a Valentine's party for our kids and their friends. I think they all had a blast! In the end, Stephanie and I were in need of an ibuprofen and nap. We played games, had a valentine exchange, and decorated sugar cookies. I loved watching the kids decorate their cookies. Here are a few pics.
Here is Stephanie and her son working as a team.
Elsie licked all the frosting off and left the cookie.
Some (like my son) were all about the frosting
Others were minimalists.
Today has been fun. I woke up this morning with potted hydrangeas in the kitchen and a Papa Murphy's pizza in the freezer. Thanks Mike, that is the greatest Valentine's Day gift a girl could ask for! I woke up not feeling well, so I asked Mike if my present could be given Monday instead. I guess it will be a 4 day festivity!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
We can build a Snowman!
With all the snowing, freezing, and thawing that has been going on in our neck of the woods, we have the perfect snow for building snowmen. This weekend Peter and his dad set out to do just that! I must say, this snowman is a work of art. I love the spray-painted tin cans dug out of recycling they used for the eyes. It's very creative, I must say!
Thanks Chanda!
This is a cute dress my sister-in-law, Chanda, sewed for Elsie. I love the 2 different patterns and the bright colors. Elsie loves it as well! Chanda made several of these for all the cousins age 4 and under. Way to go Chanda!
By the way, check out the post on Elsie's birthday if you want to see the wonderful quilt my mom gave Elsie for her toddler bed. I finally put the pictures up!
A Thumb Sucker
I think Kimball may turn into a little thumb sucker if we're not careful! He tries to use it to put him to sleep sometimes. I guess it's time to put a greater effort towards enforcing a Binky.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Favorite Media
My sister, Becky had a great blog post where she wrote down her top 7 or 8 favorites on various categories of media. It was so fun to read hers, and sounded like fun to write my own. So, here they are (in no particular order - mostly)!
Books:
1. Anna Karenina - it taught me so much about marriage, loyalty, family, and happiness. It was truly inspired!
2. Les Miserables - Again, an inspired book of repentance, forgiveness, and love. I love the characters!
3. These is my Words - because I have NEVER cried harder in a book!
4. 1000 Splendid Suns - because it was a huge reminder of how big this world is and how blessed I am.
5. The Alchemist (or Siddhartha) - these two books have similar themes and really made me think about what I have to offer this world and what I am working towards
6. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - taught me that sometimes you just have to take a chance, as well as some great little pieces of advice I've carried with me.
7. Wheel of Time series - My first book of fantasy that I fell in love with (until book 7) - it was my escape as I worked through graduate school.
8. The Baby Sitters Club - I know, LAME, but how could I leave this out when I read the first 27 books all in order in the 3rd and 4th grade?
Music:
1. Curtis Stigers - My favorite singer in the 2nd grade, and yes, I still have every word and breath he takes memorized from that soundtrack!
2. Les Miserables (broadway) - My family spent many an hour singing these songs, and yes, even acting them out.
3. Sinead O'Connor - Collected all her c.d.s in High School and often fell asleep listening to her as a teenager.
4. Newsies soundtrack - I love that music!
5. Shania Twain - When "Any Man of Mine" came out, it was a huge hit for sure!
6. Neil Diamond - my Mom's favorite that I also grew to love, and because I will always be "Forever in Blue Jeans, Yea!!"
7. Classical Music for Babies - These C.d.s have been my sanity many times as I've paced floors with screaming Elsie and after stressful afternoons with rambunctious cub scouts.
8. Hymns - their words and spirit have come to my rescue a few memorable times
TV shows
1. Quantum Leap - one of the few tv shows Mike and I both grew up watching and loving
2. Fox 13 News - great time to slow down in the evenings, and because it comes on earlier
3. Star Trek, Next Generation - Because Captain Jane Way can run a great ship!
4. Judging Amy - this wasn't on very long, and I only saw a few episodes, but I really loved them
5. Oprah - When I watch it, and it's appropriate for my children as well, I can laugh and cry with her.
6. Regis and Kelly - I think Kelly is hilarious!
7. Saved By the Bell - I must admit, there was a short time that I was a faithful watcher.
Movies - this was the hardest
1. Sound of Music - how can you go wrong! It's great in every way!
2. Anne of Green Gables - I think I relate to Anne's temper, and I love the romance.
3. Pride and Prejudice (A&E version) - it's great to spend 5 hours getting lost in a great romance!
4. Avatar (3D, of course) - Love it, love it, love it!
5. Princess Bride - I've had it memorized since I was 10, I'm sure!
6. Out of Africa - Beautiful scenery and story. I've never cried harder, even a week later while I was vacuuming!
7. The Secret of Nimh - because a mother can do amazing things for her children
8. The Dark Crystal - Here's one for the puppets!!!
Books:
1. Anna Karenina - it taught me so much about marriage, loyalty, family, and happiness. It was truly inspired!
2. Les Miserables - Again, an inspired book of repentance, forgiveness, and love. I love the characters!
3. These is my Words - because I have NEVER cried harder in a book!
4. 1000 Splendid Suns - because it was a huge reminder of how big this world is and how blessed I am.
5. The Alchemist (or Siddhartha) - these two books have similar themes and really made me think about what I have to offer this world and what I am working towards
6. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - taught me that sometimes you just have to take a chance, as well as some great little pieces of advice I've carried with me.
7. Wheel of Time series - My first book of fantasy that I fell in love with (until book 7) - it was my escape as I worked through graduate school.
8. The Baby Sitters Club - I know, LAME, but how could I leave this out when I read the first 27 books all in order in the 3rd and 4th grade?
Music:
1. Curtis Stigers - My favorite singer in the 2nd grade, and yes, I still have every word and breath he takes memorized from that soundtrack!
2. Les Miserables (broadway) - My family spent many an hour singing these songs, and yes, even acting them out.
3. Sinead O'Connor - Collected all her c.d.s in High School and often fell asleep listening to her as a teenager.
4. Newsies soundtrack - I love that music!
5. Shania Twain - When "Any Man of Mine" came out, it was a huge hit for sure!
6. Neil Diamond - my Mom's favorite that I also grew to love, and because I will always be "Forever in Blue Jeans, Yea!!"
7. Classical Music for Babies - These C.d.s have been my sanity many times as I've paced floors with screaming Elsie and after stressful afternoons with rambunctious cub scouts.
8. Hymns - their words and spirit have come to my rescue a few memorable times
TV shows
1. Quantum Leap - one of the few tv shows Mike and I both grew up watching and loving
2. Fox 13 News - great time to slow down in the evenings, and because it comes on earlier
3. Star Trek, Next Generation - Because Captain Jane Way can run a great ship!
4. Judging Amy - this wasn't on very long, and I only saw a few episodes, but I really loved them
5. Oprah - When I watch it, and it's appropriate for my children as well, I can laugh and cry with her.
6. Regis and Kelly - I think Kelly is hilarious!
7. Saved By the Bell - I must admit, there was a short time that I was a faithful watcher.
Movies - this was the hardest
1. Sound of Music - how can you go wrong! It's great in every way!
2. Anne of Green Gables - I think I relate to Anne's temper, and I love the romance.
3. Pride and Prejudice (A&E version) - it's great to spend 5 hours getting lost in a great romance!
4. Avatar (3D, of course) - Love it, love it, love it!
5. Princess Bride - I've had it memorized since I was 10, I'm sure!
6. Out of Africa - Beautiful scenery and story. I've never cried harder, even a week later while I was vacuuming!
7. The Secret of Nimh - because a mother can do amazing things for her children
8. The Dark Crystal - Here's one for the puppets!!!
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