This weekend Todd and I decided we were going to do some winterizing around the house.
Today we took out all our sweatshirts and jeans from the Space Bags and loaded them back up with our shorts and other summer type clothing.
Then we went outside and I dumped all my potted plants and put the pots in storage while Todd drained all the garden hoses coiled them up and put them in storage.
Tomorrow we plan on putting all the lawn furniture away, putting the grill away, making sure all the storm windows are closed and pulling out the Christmas lights to test to see if they will be ready for hanging in a few weeks. Yes you read that correctly Christmas Lights. We always put our lights up the weekend after Halloween while it's still a little warm out. Then all we have to do is connect an extention cord when we are ready to light them closer to the holiday of course.
Todd isn't ready to winterize his Harley yet. He said he went riding around Thanksgiving last year and he is hoping that he will be able to get a few more rides in before he gets it ready for storage.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Nightmare Before Christmas 3D & Monster House
This afternoon Ethan and his friend Jerry went to go see Nightmare Before Christmas
3D at the cheap theatre. He hasn't had time with school and work to hang out much with Jerry. Ethan had seen the movie before and said it was pretty good in 3D.
Then awhile back we purchased Monster House on dvd but never really took the time to watch it. So with Halloween coming up this week; Jordan, Todd and I watched the movie tonight. I didn't think it was going to be that good but was surprised; it was a pretty good movie.
3D at the cheap theatre. He hasn't had time with school and work to hang out much with Jerry. Ethan had seen the movie before and said it was pretty good in 3D.
Then awhile back we purchased Monster House on dvd but never really took the time to watch it. So with Halloween coming up this week; Jordan, Todd and I watched the movie tonight. I didn't think it was going to be that good but was surprised; it was a pretty good movie.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Another getting to know you survey
I received another one of those getting to know you type of e-mails so I decided to post my answers on my blog
What time did you get up this morning? 4:45 am
Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Fireproof
What is your favorite TV shows? Boston Legal, Kath and Kim, Samantha Who?, Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sex Money, Talk Soup
What do you usually have for breakfast? Dry Cereal, Coffee and Water
What is your middle name? Ann Louise
What food do you dislike? Bananas
What is your favorite CD at the moment? Josh Grobin Noel (I know it’s not Christmas yet but it’s still my favorite CD)
What kind of vehicle(s) do you drive? Ford Escape
Favorite sandwich? Any type of Wrap.
What characteristic do you despise? Arrogance
Favorite item of clothing? Zip up Hoodies &/or Lounge pants
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be? Hawaii, Italy, Caribbean
Where would you retire to? Somewhere warm with an Ocean nearby
What was your most recent memorable birthday? When I turned 40 and went to go see Tony and Tina’s Wedding
When is your birthday? April 12th
Morning person or a night person? Morning
What is your shoe size? 8
Pets? Dog, Turtle and Fish (the fish are Todd’s and the turtle is Jordans)
Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I won check pool at work.
What did you want to be when you were little? As a child: A semi-truck driver, a Horse Breeder, an English Sheep Dog Breeder. When I was in high school and college: an illustrator for an advertising company
How are you today? I am happy & feeling good!
What is your favorite flower? Roses and color
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? The day both my sons graduate from college.
What are you listening to right now? Little People Big Worl
What was the last thing you ate? A Piece of Pound Cake that Jordan made at Culinary school.
Do you wish on stars? Not really
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Fall colors, Brown, Rust, Orange
How is the weather right now? Cool and Drizzling
Last person you spoke to on the phone? Todd
Favorite softdrink? Diet Pepsi
Hair color? Brown with maybe 10 strands of Gray
What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie’s and my Bike
Summer or winter? Summer (But I prefer fall but that’s not on the question)
Chocolate or Vanilla? Both
Coffee or tea? Coffee
When was the last time you cried? Back in August listening to Eric and Kathy’s Children’s Miracle Radioathon
What is under your bed? Space bags filled with clothes
What did you do last night? Watched Survivor, Kath and Kim and Celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew.
What are you most afraid of? Suffercation
Salty or sweet? Both
How many keys on your key ring? 9
How many years at your current job? 5 years
Favorite day of the week? Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Do you make friends easily? Depends
What time did you get up this morning? 4:45 am
Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Fireproof
What is your favorite TV shows? Boston Legal, Kath and Kim, Samantha Who?, Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sex Money, Talk Soup
What do you usually have for breakfast? Dry Cereal, Coffee and Water
What is your middle name? Ann Louise
What food do you dislike? Bananas
What is your favorite CD at the moment? Josh Grobin Noel (I know it’s not Christmas yet but it’s still my favorite CD)
What kind of vehicle(s) do you drive? Ford Escape
Favorite sandwich? Any type of Wrap.
What characteristic do you despise? Arrogance
Favorite item of clothing? Zip up Hoodies &/or Lounge pants
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would it be? Hawaii, Italy, Caribbean
Where would you retire to? Somewhere warm with an Ocean nearby
What was your most recent memorable birthday? When I turned 40 and went to go see Tony and Tina’s Wedding
When is your birthday? April 12th
Morning person or a night person? Morning
What is your shoe size? 8
Pets? Dog, Turtle and Fish (the fish are Todd’s and the turtle is Jordans)
Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I won check pool at work.
What did you want to be when you were little? As a child: A semi-truck driver, a Horse Breeder, an English Sheep Dog Breeder. When I was in high school and college: an illustrator for an advertising company
How are you today? I am happy & feeling good!
What is your favorite flower? Roses and color
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? The day both my sons graduate from college.
What are you listening to right now? Little People Big Worl
What was the last thing you ate? A Piece of Pound Cake that Jordan made at Culinary school.
Do you wish on stars? Not really
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Fall colors, Brown, Rust, Orange
How is the weather right now? Cool and Drizzling
Last person you spoke to on the phone? Todd
Favorite softdrink? Diet Pepsi
Hair color? Brown with maybe 10 strands of Gray
What was your favorite toy as a child? Barbie’s and my Bike
Summer or winter? Summer (But I prefer fall but that’s not on the question)
Chocolate or Vanilla? Both
Coffee or tea? Coffee
When was the last time you cried? Back in August listening to Eric and Kathy’s Children’s Miracle Radioathon
What is under your bed? Space bags filled with clothes
What did you do last night? Watched Survivor, Kath and Kim and Celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew.
What are you most afraid of? Suffercation
Salty or sweet? Both
How many keys on your key ring? 9
How many years at your current job? 5 years
Favorite day of the week? Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Do you make friends easily? Depends
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Card 41 of 52
Before and after the Bears game today I am working on trying to get all the cards ready for my Christmas card camp that is taking place in 3 weeks. I am making sure that I have all the materials needed so I can place an order tomorrow to get the materials in time.
Anyway here is a card that we will be making at the Christmas Card Camp.
Anyway here is a card that we will be making at the Christmas Card Camp.
Blood Donations part 2
Ethan has to do a persuasive speech for his oral expressions class.
He told me yesterday that his speech is going to be why everyone who can should donate blood.
I think that will be a very good persuasive speech.
He told me yesterday that his speech is going to be why everyone who can should donate blood.
I think that will be a very good persuasive speech.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Blood Donation
Almost a year ago Ethan gave blood at school and he came home asking if I have ever given blood and I told him yes but not as often as I should. Soon after he donated blood at his school, the blood donor organization called him at home to set up another appointment; and at that time I signed up to give too. So now almost a year later Ethan and I have been giving blood as soon as we are able to give.
On Ethan's last appointment Todd went along with him as a walk in donor. Todd was under the assumption that he was not able to give blood because he was exposed to hepatitis as a child. Well I asked and found out that was false, as long as he did not ever have hepatitis, isn't currently living with someone with hepatitis or has been exposed to someone with hepatitis, he can donate. Plus they test all blood donated to make sure you are safe to donate.
Anyway my scheduled appointment was today so I took Todd along as a walk-in to donate too.
At the beginning of the year Ethan and I signed up for the frequent donor club; when you reach a certain number of donations you get gifts. Usually we would get a free pie from Bakers Square or a free pint of ice cream from Oberwise. Over the summer we both received a nice apron with grill tools. Today when I donated I receive a real nice zip up jacket with the organization's named stitched on it. Ethan received his jacket a few weeks ago and now that the weather is getting cooler has worn it quite often.
It's kind of nice to be able to give blood to help out those who need it and on top of it get little thank you gifts too.
On Ethan's last appointment Todd went along with him as a walk in donor. Todd was under the assumption that he was not able to give blood because he was exposed to hepatitis as a child. Well I asked and found out that was false, as long as he did not ever have hepatitis, isn't currently living with someone with hepatitis or has been exposed to someone with hepatitis, he can donate. Plus they test all blood donated to make sure you are safe to donate.
Anyway my scheduled appointment was today so I took Todd along as a walk-in to donate too.
At the beginning of the year Ethan and I signed up for the frequent donor club; when you reach a certain number of donations you get gifts. Usually we would get a free pie from Bakers Square or a free pint of ice cream from Oberwise. Over the summer we both received a nice apron with grill tools. Today when I donated I receive a real nice zip up jacket with the organization's named stitched on it. Ethan received his jacket a few weeks ago and now that the weather is getting cooler has worn it quite often.
It's kind of nice to be able to give blood to help out those who need it and on top of it get little thank you gifts too.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Fireproof
A co-worker and I went to go see the movie Fireproof after work today.
We discussed seeing the previews for the movie and we both mentioned how we wanted to see it. Actually for me this was the 2nd time this movie was brought to my attention so I took that as a tap on the shoulder to go see it.
The Plot: In an attempt to save his marriage, A firefighter uses a 40-day experiment known as "The Love Dare". (plot taken from IMDB)
The story follows a couple on the brink of divorce and with help and guidance from family, friends and eventually the acceptance of GOD, the couple find their way back to each other. The movie tugs at your heart and opens up your eyes and mind. I would recommend this to all couples whether your marriage is fulfilled or struggling with even the smallest hurdle.
The credits said this movie was based on a novel and that in spring of 2009 there will be a book based on "The Love Dare" book used in the movie, both of which I wouldn't mind reading.
We discussed seeing the previews for the movie and we both mentioned how we wanted to see it. Actually for me this was the 2nd time this movie was brought to my attention so I took that as a tap on the shoulder to go see it.
The Plot: In an attempt to save his marriage, A firefighter uses a 40-day experiment known as "The Love Dare". (plot taken from IMDB)
The story follows a couple on the brink of divorce and with help and guidance from family, friends and eventually the acceptance of GOD, the couple find their way back to each other. The movie tugs at your heart and opens up your eyes and mind. I would recommend this to all couples whether your marriage is fulfilled or struggling with even the smallest hurdle.
The credits said this movie was based on a novel and that in spring of 2009 there will be a book based on "The Love Dare" book used in the movie, both of which I wouldn't mind reading.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
IGOR
Today we sacrificed watching the BEARS almost win (we say the last 5 exciting minutes of the game when we got home.) to go see the matinee of IGOR. Todd, Jordan, Raelynn and I went to the cheap theatre to view the movie. Todd used his b-day free pass, Raelynn had a punch card that was almost full so the 4 of us got to see the movie for $8.00 plus snacks; not bad.
IGOR is animated fable about a cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant who aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community.(paragraph copied off of IMDB)
It was a cute movie, not as funny as I thought it might be. The funny lines come from the character Brain and Scamper. The animation had a Tim Burton Nightmare Before Christmas/Corpse Bride feel to it. It is a cute family movie.
IGOR is animated fable about a cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant who aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community.(paragraph copied off of IMDB)
It was a cute movie, not as funny as I thought it might be. The funny lines come from the character Brain and Scamper. The animation had a Tim Burton Nightmare Before Christmas/Corpse Bride feel to it. It is a cute family movie.
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