This has been a weekend of blessings. It's been so wonderful to look back at it and be thankful.
We received a family pass to Potter Park Zoo in the mail from a friend of ours. I'm so excited to be able to take the kids there often this summer. I think we'll make it a weekly thing. We usually only go once or twice a year. It's not the greatest zoo and it's actually a little bit pricey. In my opinion.
Tyler and Nicole (our youth minister and his wife) took Maggie and Michael overnight for us. They had a great time! Nicole took pictures of the kids and got them developed and framed one for us for our anniversary. So sweet! The picture looks so good!
While the kids were out doing their thing, we headed over to Mark and Katie's house. They made us an awesome dinner! We kept them up late, but it was so nice to just relax and talk. They have a 1 year old cute little girl. She was a lot of fun to hang out with too!
One of Maggie's little friends from church invited her to her birthday party. They ended up inviting all four of us! Michael (and of course Maggie) were so thrilled because the party was at Chuck E. Cheese. We all had so much fun. Hanging out with friends, eating yummy food, and not having to clean up!
I'm sure that God used many others to bless us this weekend that I'm forgetting. It was so enjoyable for us I just have to give him the credit.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
My Moment of Spontaneity
With the facebook world swirling around I'm not sure who all reads this anymore. Heck, I forget that I even have a blog. I only go to this site to check on my favorite blogs. The authors of those are all on facebook as well. So, there's not much activity going on. But, I know that my mom is a faithful reader and I don't like to disappoint her :)
As you know, I'm not the most spontaneous person. As the kids and I were driving home from taking Jamie lunch today we stumbled upon a sign. A very large sign. One that not only children notice, but adults as well.
THE ART OF DR. SEUSS
Naturally... er, unnaturally... we stopped to check it out.
And to our surprise we had a wonderful time! It was a very nice art gallery that was hosting an exhibit of Dr. Seuss 'stuff'. The owner? was extremely friendly and welcomed us in.
See... it's a REAL art gallery! Lots and lots of breakable stuff that costs lots and lots of money.
You can even buy the prints. They're actually reproductions. I'm not sure if the sculptures are for sale or not. Did you know that he made sculptures of his creatures? I was impressed. They were really fun to see.
All the books that they had on displayed were available to read. They even showed a documentary about Ted. It was pretty interesting. Someday I'd like to sit down and watch the whole thing.
Oh, and the best part of the visit? As we were leaving the owner said to me "You're kids are so well behaved". I looked around me assuming she couldn't possibly be talking to me about my children. But, she went on to tell me that with some people she just cringes because of how the children are touching all of the sculptures and just running around the gallery. I'm so proud of how well my kids behaved!
As you know, I'm not the most spontaneous person. As the kids and I were driving home from taking Jamie lunch today we stumbled upon a sign. A very large sign. One that not only children notice, but adults as well.
THE ART OF DR. SEUSS
Naturally... er, unnaturally... we stopped to check it out.
And to our surprise we had a wonderful time! It was a very nice art gallery that was hosting an exhibit of Dr. Seuss 'stuff'. The owner? was extremely friendly and welcomed us in.
See... it's a REAL art gallery! Lots and lots of breakable stuff that costs lots and lots of money.
You can even buy the prints. They're actually reproductions. I'm not sure if the sculptures are for sale or not. Did you know that he made sculptures of his creatures? I was impressed. They were really fun to see.
All the books that they had on displayed were available to read. They even showed a documentary about Ted. It was pretty interesting. Someday I'd like to sit down and watch the whole thing.
Oh, and the best part of the visit? As we were leaving the owner said to me "You're kids are so well behaved". I looked around me assuming she couldn't possibly be talking to me about my children. But, she went on to tell me that with some people she just cringes because of how the children are touching all of the sculptures and just running around the gallery. I'm so proud of how well my kids behaved!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Friday, January 16th
Saw this while running errands with the family last Friday. It made me giggle. A lot. I didn't have my cute little red camera on me though. So, Jamie surprised me and took the picture with my cute little red camera when he passed the sign the other day. Love him :)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Doin' a Little Dance
Today is a day of celebration!!
Not sure if I told you all or not, but awhile back (it seems like months ago, probably was) they tore up our street and dug really deep holes and replaced stuff. Oh the dirt! Our house was, and still is, very filthy. It's caked with this yellowish dust stuff. Yuck!
Today they put on the final layer of black top! The road is so smooth :)
Funny thing though... my car was actually stuck in our driveway.
Maggie and I were sitting on the porch waving and cheering as the workers drove past doing their jobs. About a half hour later I realized that it was time for me to go pick Michael up from school. They said that I couldn't drive on the new road for about an hour. That would make me very very late.
Thankfully my inlaws (who live across the street) had their car out so I was able to use it to get Michael.
Not sure if I told you all or not, but awhile back (it seems like months ago, probably was) they tore up our street and dug really deep holes and replaced stuff. Oh the dirt! Our house was, and still is, very filthy. It's caked with this yellowish dust stuff. Yuck!
Today they put on the final layer of black top! The road is so smooth :)
Funny thing though... my car was actually stuck in our driveway.
Maggie and I were sitting on the porch waving and cheering as the workers drove past doing their jobs. About a half hour later I realized that it was time for me to go pick Michael up from school. They said that I couldn't drive on the new road for about an hour. That would make me very very late.
Thankfully my inlaws (who live across the street) had their car out so I was able to use it to get Michael.
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Wed - Sat
Michael didn't have school on Wed, Thurs, or Friday, which made for (of course) a five day weekend. A nice little mini vacation.
I had a check up at the doctor. I'm pretty healthy :) A bit over weight and a little bit of high cholesterol. Both of which can be 'cured' with healthier eating habits... of which I am working on.
Then, the kids and I headed out to my parents. We spent Thurs. at The Village and at the Museum with my sister and her kids and my parents. It was a little cold outside, but not too bad. We rode the train around and visited a few of the kids favorite attractions. Very nice. We came home that night. The kids and I both slept great!
On Friday we met our friends at Jumpin' Jax and then that evening we went to our first night of a new study that we're going through with friends from church. It was a busy but fun day.
I'm actually not at church this morning. Maggie was coughing all night and this morning. I thought it wouldn't be a good idea to take her and have her spewing her germs all over. So, it's been a rather nice morning. I feel like I'm finally taking a breath and slowly moving. It's truly a restful day before Monday comes.
I had a check up at the doctor. I'm pretty healthy :) A bit over weight and a little bit of high cholesterol. Both of which can be 'cured' with healthier eating habits... of which I am working on.
Then, the kids and I headed out to my parents. We spent Thurs. at The Village and at the Museum with my sister and her kids and my parents. It was a little cold outside, but not too bad. We rode the train around and visited a few of the kids favorite attractions. Very nice. We came home that night. The kids and I both slept great!
On Friday we met our friends at Jumpin' Jax and then that evening we went to our first night of a new study that we're going through with friends from church. It was a busy but fun day.
I'm actually not at church this morning. Maggie was coughing all night and this morning. I thought it wouldn't be a good idea to take her and have her spewing her germs all over. So, it's been a rather nice morning. I feel like I'm finally taking a breath and slowly moving. It's truly a restful day before Monday comes.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Another Morning
Yup, I'm awake again all by myself. I'm sure God is trying to tell me something but I just haven't stopped long enough to listen. It's really a blessing to be on the first floor of our house... alone. It's quiet. I made some tea again and I've been puttsing on the computer.
I'm thankful for this kind of start to my day. It's been a tough week with the kids. I'm tired of being around them. I love them to death, don't misunderstand me. But, I feel a little whacked out right now and I feel like I just need some space. So, thank you Lord for two quiet mornings in a row!
We've got quite a nice busy weekend ahead of us. Last night we went over to some friends house for a cook out. Jamie had been working with them on their landscaping all day so he was a bit pooped out. But, it was nice to have some mommy discussions and eat food that I didn't have to prepare. It was good!
Tonight we're going to a Lansing Lugnuts game with another family. Jamie can get free tickets from Great Lakes Christian College where he teaches Hebrew (the language, not the book) every other semester or so. It's a nice little perk that they offer for staff and faculty. The Lugnuts are actually going into the playoffs so it should be a fun game. Also, they have fireworks afterwards. Yea, my favorite.
Sunday, after church, we're having a get together at my sister-in-laws house. It's a family renuin of sorts. Jamie has an aunt and uncle that live in Negaunee and a cousin and her family who live at the Sioux. Also, another cousin and his family who live... hm, not sure where nowadays. She's from Japan so they've moved back a forth a bit.
Anywho, our weekend will be filled with good friends and family, baseball, fireworks, swimming, and yummy food!
I'm thankful for this kind of start to my day. It's been a tough week with the kids. I'm tired of being around them. I love them to death, don't misunderstand me. But, I feel a little whacked out right now and I feel like I just need some space. So, thank you Lord for two quiet mornings in a row!
We've got quite a nice busy weekend ahead of us. Last night we went over to some friends house for a cook out. Jamie had been working with them on their landscaping all day so he was a bit pooped out. But, it was nice to have some mommy discussions and eat food that I didn't have to prepare. It was good!
Tonight we're going to a Lansing Lugnuts game with another family. Jamie can get free tickets from Great Lakes Christian College where he teaches Hebrew (the language, not the book) every other semester or so. It's a nice little perk that they offer for staff and faculty. The Lugnuts are actually going into the playoffs so it should be a fun game. Also, they have fireworks afterwards. Yea, my favorite.
Sunday, after church, we're having a get together at my sister-in-laws house. It's a family renuin of sorts. Jamie has an aunt and uncle that live in Negaunee and a cousin and her family who live at the Sioux. Also, another cousin and his family who live... hm, not sure where nowadays. She's from Japan so they've moved back a forth a bit.
Anywho, our weekend will be filled with good friends and family, baseball, fireworks, swimming, and yummy food!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
It's official
Yup, I'm sick. Air Born didn't seem to work on this one. I'm sweaty, then freezing, huge stuffy head, crazy coughing, just not feeling well. I'd like to stay in bed all day. I did give it a shot.
Michael's at home again for a snow day. Between Maggie and Michael I managed to stay in bed for 10-20 minutes at a time. I gave up after trying for 1.5 hours. It was almost worse being all the way upstairs and having to come down frequently to get stuff for them or clean up their messes. Why is it that the spills and broken dishes always happen when I'm so not in the mood to clean it up?
I'm hoping to crash during Maggie's nap time. Michael can usually entertain himself pretty well. We'll see how it goes.
Michael's at home again for a snow day. Between Maggie and Michael I managed to stay in bed for 10-20 minutes at a time. I gave up after trying for 1.5 hours. It was almost worse being all the way upstairs and having to come down frequently to get stuff for them or clean up their messes. Why is it that the spills and broken dishes always happen when I'm so not in the mood to clean it up?
I'm hoping to crash during Maggie's nap time. Michael can usually entertain himself pretty well. We'll see how it goes.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
My Mom's Birthday
We celebrated my mom's birthday today! It was a lot of fun. Not your typical 'mom' day, but the kids had a great time. So, that makes it fun for the whole family!
My parents came early this afternoon. I picked up Michael from school early. Then we headed over to Clara's for lunch. It's an old train station in Lansing. It's filled with memorabilia and such. They also have a train car parked to the side of the station that you can eat in. Of course, that's where we ate. We were hoping that a real train would pass by, but it never did. None the less, the food was great and the company was wonderful!
After our nostalgic lunch we headed to the R.E. Old Transportation Museum. None of us had been there before. We were all pleasantly surprised by it. If you recall, my dad works at the village section of The Henry Ford. So, it was interesting for me to learn that Oldsmobile was around before Ford. I think it has actually crushed me. I grew up learning about Henry Ford. So, naturally, I thought he was the man. I guess he still is. Anyway, the museum was quaint and a lot of fun for the kids. Maggie kept walking around yelling "Grandma, this so cool!" and "Grandpa, I so excited!". Michael was thrilled when he read the info sign about a car they called Darth Vader. It only took us about 45 minutes to tour the whole thing, but it was worth it.
I really love this stage of my life. Watching my kids learn and enjoy life is a joy. Watching them learn and enjoy life with my parents is a treasure.
My parents came early this afternoon. I picked up Michael from school early. Then we headed over to Clara's for lunch. It's an old train station in Lansing. It's filled with memorabilia and such. They also have a train car parked to the side of the station that you can eat in. Of course, that's where we ate. We were hoping that a real train would pass by, but it never did. None the less, the food was great and the company was wonderful!
After our nostalgic lunch we headed to the R.E. Old Transportation Museum. None of us had been there before. We were all pleasantly surprised by it. If you recall, my dad works at the village section of The Henry Ford. So, it was interesting for me to learn that Oldsmobile was around before Ford. I think it has actually crushed me. I grew up learning about Henry Ford. So, naturally, I thought he was the man. I guess he still is. Anyway, the museum was quaint and a lot of fun for the kids. Maggie kept walking around yelling "Grandma, this so cool!" and "Grandpa, I so excited!". Michael was thrilled when he read the info sign about a car they called Darth Vader. It only took us about 45 minutes to tour the whole thing, but it was worth it.
I really love this stage of my life. Watching my kids learn and enjoy life is a joy. Watching them learn and enjoy life with my parents is a treasure.
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