Saturday, December 27, 2008
Huh?
Wow...I didn't realize that I've only posted 3 other times in December. I'm slacking off! Either that or I've been too busy!
Christmas is over...
Let's see so much to catch up on...The last day of school didn't happen because we had a snow day. Well, really it was an ice day. It was also VERY cold outside. The kids and I got to stay home and prepare for the holiday week ahead. The Saturday before Christmas, Dane and I gut tickets from my co-worker Bryan to see the Browns play in Cleveland. it was COLD!!! I think with wind chill it was -4º. The Browns didn't play very well, but we had fun! We cuddled up under a blanket. After the first half, there was a mass exodus from the stadium. By the middle of the 4th quarter, there were less than 3,000 people in the stands. Very sad.
So, Christmas was so much fun! The kids were happy with everything Santa brought them. Andrew did ask for 10 or so video games, but he understands that Santa can only afford so much, so he was cool with it. we asked Sarah if she got everything she asked for, and she said, "Santa brought me stuff I didn't even know I wanted!" So she was happy. Dane and I decided since money is tight this year, we wouldn't buy for each other this year. That was OK, I did kind of miss shopping for him, there was so much stuff I found for him to get. We had so much fun watching the kids open their presents this year, it didn't matter that we didn't get presents!
We had so many Christmas parties, the kids were overly excited. Saturday before Christmas we were at the Klueber's (my mom's side). My mom's sister from Seattle was there, that was nice. We brought the Wii so my Aunt Cheryl could show my Uncle Chris how much fun it was and to help talk him into letting them get one. On Tuesday, we were with Dane's side of the family at Cyndi's. It wasn't as exciting as it usually is, but it was kind of nice to be with family, even though Dane's mom didn't see it that way. she was too upset that she couldn't go overboard on gifts for the kids this year to enjoy herself at the party. Christmas Eve there were 2 parties. We were at Dane's dad's for a little, and then met my mom, dad, and sibs at Justin's place. Andrew got his favorite present that wasn't a video game from his Aunt Beth. One of those little R/C helicopter things you see in the mall. He's having so much fun with it! We were at my Aunt Ann's house later Christmas day with my dad's side of the family. It's nice to see my cousin Lisa and her family. I wish we could see them more. We found out that Matt is finally getting married soon. he met a girl from the Philippines and she's moved to Hawaii with him. Can't wait to meet her.
There was so much ice on top of the little bit of snow we've gotten, that the kids have been a little upset we haven't been able to go sledding yet this year. But today it was 60º outside, so they had fun chopping the ice from the driveway and being out in only their sweatshirts.
We saw "Bedtime Stories" with the kids today. VERY funny movie. The kids loved it!
So, Christmas was so much fun! The kids were happy with everything Santa brought them. Andrew did ask for 10 or so video games, but he understands that Santa can only afford so much, so he was cool with it. we asked Sarah if she got everything she asked for, and she said, "Santa brought me stuff I didn't even know I wanted!" So she was happy. Dane and I decided since money is tight this year, we wouldn't buy for each other this year. That was OK, I did kind of miss shopping for him, there was so much stuff I found for him to get. We had so much fun watching the kids open their presents this year, it didn't matter that we didn't get presents!
We had so many Christmas parties, the kids were overly excited. Saturday before Christmas we were at the Klueber's (my mom's side). My mom's sister from Seattle was there, that was nice. We brought the Wii so my Aunt Cheryl could show my Uncle Chris how much fun it was and to help talk him into letting them get one. On Tuesday, we were with Dane's side of the family at Cyndi's. It wasn't as exciting as it usually is, but it was kind of nice to be with family, even though Dane's mom didn't see it that way. she was too upset that she couldn't go overboard on gifts for the kids this year to enjoy herself at the party. Christmas Eve there were 2 parties. We were at Dane's dad's for a little, and then met my mom, dad, and sibs at Justin's place. Andrew got his favorite present that wasn't a video game from his Aunt Beth. One of those little R/C helicopter things you see in the mall. He's having so much fun with it! We were at my Aunt Ann's house later Christmas day with my dad's side of the family. It's nice to see my cousin Lisa and her family. I wish we could see them more. We found out that Matt is finally getting married soon. he met a girl from the Philippines and she's moved to Hawaii with him. Can't wait to meet her.
There was so much ice on top of the little bit of snow we've gotten, that the kids have been a little upset we haven't been able to go sledding yet this year. But today it was 60º outside, so they had fun chopping the ice from the driveway and being out in only their sweatshirts.
We saw "Bedtime Stories" with the kids today. VERY funny movie. The kids loved it!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
What a weekend...
Wow, what a weekend so far. It actually started during the week. After putting up a lot of the Christmas stuff last weekend, I still had a lot to do. So along with finishing putting up the Christmas stuff and cleaning up the house for Bunco Christmas party at our house, I also started to work the score board at the middle school basketball games. That's a lot of fun! I have to concentrate kind of hard to remember to work the board, and not just get into the game. I was falling asleep at 10:00 almost every night.
Bunco was SO MUCH FUN! We ate good food, had good conversations, and revealed our secret pals. We don't play bunco at our Christmas party...but we still have an awesome time. We added a new member to our group this year too. our group members are: Me (Amy-duh) Cyndi, Julie, Daina (pronounced Dana), Angie, Angela, Laura, Laurie, and Karla. Yeah, we only need 8 people to play, but there are some months that not everyone can come, and since the hostess cant win prizes, she doesn't have to play, she can be sociable.
Saturday was COOKIE DAY! Cookie day is the day my dad makes all his Christmas cookies. He made 5 kinds this year. The kids go over and spend the day helping, and Dane and I go shopping. We got more shopping done than I thought we would, we got to the mall at 11:00, and it wasn't too crowded. we got the kids ornaments form the kiosk we have been getting ornaments from every year since Andrew was a baby. After that, we picked up the Parish kids so they could spend the night. Dane got some pre-cut cookies that we baked and decorated.
Wow, it's only Saturday night, and we've already done so much! The other cool thing is it is finally snowing! we've probably only gotten 2 inches or so, but it's at least something!
Bunco was SO MUCH FUN! We ate good food, had good conversations, and revealed our secret pals. We don't play bunco at our Christmas party...but we still have an awesome time. We added a new member to our group this year too. our group members are: Me (Amy-duh) Cyndi, Julie, Daina (pronounced Dana), Angie, Angela, Laura, Laurie, and Karla. Yeah, we only need 8 people to play, but there are some months that not everyone can come, and since the hostess cant win prizes, she doesn't have to play, she can be sociable.
Saturday was COOKIE DAY! Cookie day is the day my dad makes all his Christmas cookies. He made 5 kinds this year. The kids go over and spend the day helping, and Dane and I go shopping. We got more shopping done than I thought we would, we got to the mall at 11:00, and it wasn't too crowded. we got the kids ornaments form the kiosk we have been getting ornaments from every year since Andrew was a baby. After that, we picked up the Parish kids so they could spend the night. Dane got some pre-cut cookies that we baked and decorated.
Wow, it's only Saturday night, and we've already done so much! The other cool thing is it is finally snowing! we've probably only gotten 2 inches or so, but it's at least something!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Thanksgiving Weekend!
So, Turkey Day has come and gone. This is the official start to the Christmas season! I did not go out on Black Friday...I'm not that crazy this year. I have gone in the past, but not at 5 am. My sister, Beth went with a few of her friends at 4am this year. They dropped off people at 3 different stores! One of the girls stood at Target for 2 1/2 hours! They did get everything they wanted between them, though!
On Thursday, we went to My folks place out at the lake. It was just our four, my mom and dad, my Grandma Miller, her friend, and my Aunt Ann & Uncle Den. It was a nice time. Good food, lots of laughs, and I felt like an adult! A lot of times, I still feel like a kid at family functions. Especially around my mom's side of the family when we are all together. I don't think they really believe we are all grown up, with our own families, homes and personalities yet. The "adult" talk doesn't occur around the "kids" even though we are all older than 25!! Oh well...That's life in a big family!
Anyway, after dinner and dessert (my grandma made 3 kinds of pie!) The kids started to make ornaments for the Christmas tree. Everyone joined in! It was a lot of fun!
Saturday we set the tree up, the kids did everything! They put the tree together, they put all the ornaments and candy canes on, and they made the paper chain that went on the tree! The only thing Dane and I did was put the top of the tree on, put the lights on, and put the star on! It was really cool to see the kids working together like that. we also watched "The Polar Express" .After we put the tree up, we went to my folk "close house" as the kids call it to gave dinner with my aunt and uncle from Alaska. That was fun too. I learned a lot about the almost VP Sarah Palin. My aunt is a teacher and had Mrs. Palin's kids. Let me tell you...America really dodged a bullet there!!
Sunday was a lazy day for most of us. Just putting up the rest of the Christmas stuff...watching movies..a good weekend!
On Thursday, we went to My folks place out at the lake. It was just our four, my mom and dad, my Grandma Miller, her friend, and my Aunt Ann & Uncle Den. It was a nice time. Good food, lots of laughs, and I felt like an adult! A lot of times, I still feel like a kid at family functions. Especially around my mom's side of the family when we are all together. I don't think they really believe we are all grown up, with our own families, homes and personalities yet. The "adult" talk doesn't occur around the "kids" even though we are all older than 25!! Oh well...That's life in a big family!
Anyway, after dinner and dessert (my grandma made 3 kinds of pie!) The kids started to make ornaments for the Christmas tree. Everyone joined in! It was a lot of fun!
Saturday we set the tree up, the kids did everything! They put the tree together, they put all the ornaments and candy canes on, and they made the paper chain that went on the tree! The only thing Dane and I did was put the top of the tree on, put the lights on, and put the star on! It was really cool to see the kids working together like that. we also watched "The Polar Express" .After we put the tree up, we went to my folk "close house" as the kids call it to gave dinner with my aunt and uncle from Alaska. That was fun too. I learned a lot about the almost VP Sarah Palin. My aunt is a teacher and had Mrs. Palin's kids. Let me tell you...America really dodged a bullet there!!
Sunday was a lazy day for most of us. Just putting up the rest of the Christmas stuff...watching movies..a good weekend!
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