A fun & relaxing day at home of course I'm so tired I don't even remember what I've done today. sigh!
It's an NFL Sunday so I enjoyed watching the fox pregame show. We love the comraderie between those guys and I love the humor from Michael Strahan.
We're going Bowl -ing. Well the Iowa Hawkeyes are - they are playing in the Outback bowl on New Years Day against South Carolina. Hurray Boyd has the day off and we might invite some friends over.
Another day of catching up on cleaning, laundry, working on the Christmas decorations. I did accomplish 5 of the 9 things on my to do list. Plus I got in a really good nap.
I love Sundays!
I know I still haven't posted pics....I'm always good at taking them & not so good at uploading and posting them.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
December 6
Happy 99th Birthday Oma! I miss you and cannot believe that this spring will mark four years since you left us. It seems like only yesterday that I saw you smile. I put out your wreath this year and it reminded me of the day I gave it to you and how your face lit up... I love you!
Today was a busy & full day. Boyd had to work so Buddie and I were up before the crack of dawn, just like a normal work day. Only today I got to cuddle in bed and finish a book. =)
I made a plan last night and this morning decided to do something different. I cleaned up & semi organized my old work office. Since I've been at the cabinet shop I haven't really used it. I needed to make up some hours and knew I wouldn't be able to concentrate infront of the TV and the dining room table just isn't comfortable. So I now have a workable office again. Woo Hoo! Plus I had a little extra incentive. I found out it maybe possible for me to work from home on bad weather days. That made me very happy and took a load off Boyd's mind.
Over breakfast I sat down and watched part of Home Alone 3 - cheesy I know but it's light hearted and that's what I needed. Then I made my favorite winter snack - Chex Mix. Yum! I also worked on a Christmas craft - a banner/swag that says Merry Christmas - it's still a work in progress so I'll post pics when it's done.
Supper was grilled cheese and tomato soup eaten while watching the Iowa vs. Iowa State dual wrestling meet. I still don't get all the rules and Boyd laughed at my cheering. Iowa kicked butt! I guess that's why they are number one in the nation, of course ISU is number two and it made for an exciting night.
I'll try to post pics of Buddie and the wreath tomorrow. I really just need to go hang out for a little bit. Plus I'm hearing something on the TV downstairs that's making me relive my teenage/college years - St. Elmo's Fire, Chicago songs....
Today was a busy & full day. Boyd had to work so Buddie and I were up before the crack of dawn, just like a normal work day. Only today I got to cuddle in bed and finish a book. =)
I made a plan last night and this morning decided to do something different. I cleaned up & semi organized my old work office. Since I've been at the cabinet shop I haven't really used it. I needed to make up some hours and knew I wouldn't be able to concentrate infront of the TV and the dining room table just isn't comfortable. So I now have a workable office again. Woo Hoo! Plus I had a little extra incentive. I found out it maybe possible for me to work from home on bad weather days. That made me very happy and took a load off Boyd's mind.
Over breakfast I sat down and watched part of Home Alone 3 - cheesy I know but it's light hearted and that's what I needed. Then I made my favorite winter snack - Chex Mix. Yum! I also worked on a Christmas craft - a banner/swag that says Merry Christmas - it's still a work in progress so I'll post pics when it's done.
Supper was grilled cheese and tomato soup eaten while watching the Iowa vs. Iowa State dual wrestling meet. I still don't get all the rules and Boyd laughed at my cheering
I'll try to post pics of Buddie and the wreath tomorrow. I really just need to go hang out for a little bit. Plus I'm hearing something on the TV downstairs that's making me relive my teenage/college years - St. Elmo's Fire, Chicago songs....
Friday, December 5, 2008
December 5
Today was such a great day! And ended with an evening full of laughter.
It started out in my favorite way, cuddled up in bed with my boys with the christmas lights and christmas music on - waking up slowly. It's the best!
Before I left for work I decided that I needed to have a picture of Buddie infront of the tree. It did not go well and I was almost late for work. :(
Work was interesting - had a series of conversations with a coworker it is the most we've ever talked - I like being comfortable enough with coworkers that we can chat. I also earned the nick name Wendy - due to my new red hair and the pigtails I wore today. One of the girls in the office called my hair 'interesting', I think I'm going to be wearing pig tails a lot because I know it will irritate her and make the 'boys' smile.
So on to the evening of laughter, I decided to attempt the Buddie by the tree pictures again. Only this time I let him on the couch next to the tree. My boy gets so embarassed! The look on his face was priceless and the pictures don't do it justice. I'll try to post the pics later this weekend - the batteries went dead in the middle of the photo shoot. I really need to get some rechargeable batteries.
That was the beginning of my laughter - Buddie doesn't like being laughed at so that makes me laugh harder and even more. He 'attacks' me when I laugh at him by jumping on me and trying to get in my face. It is too funny.
As Boyd was getting ready for bed he was complaining that he was cold so I pulled out his flannel pants and color coordinated shirt. Seeing my husband in plaid flannel pants was too much. I broke down laughing, of course Buddie thought I was laughing at him. He jumped up and grabbed me with his front legs, and started hoping - it was a funky little dance we were doing. Of course my laughter escilated when Boyd put on the shirt and realized that it was a tank top and commented that he was going to get tangled up in it while he slept. At that point I was ready to roll on the floor with laughter - only Buddie was on the attack. I ended up falling on the bed laughing, Buddie jumping on me and Boyd giving me the cold shoulder. I laughed so hard I saw stars and my tummy started cramping up. It was that laughter where you try to stop and the littlest thing sets you off laughing again.
This has been one of my most favorite days!
It started out in my favorite way, cuddled up in bed with my boys with the christmas lights and christmas music on - waking up slowly. It's the best!
Before I left for work I decided that I needed to have a picture of Buddie infront of the tree. It did not go well and I was almost late for work. :(
Work was interesting - had a series of conversations with a coworker it is the most we've ever talked - I like being comfortable enough with coworkers that we can chat. I also earned the nick name Wendy - due to my new red hair and the pigtails I wore today. One of the girls in the office called my hair 'interesting', I think I'm going to be wearing pig tails a lot because I know it will irritate her and make the 'boys' smile.
So on to the evening of laughter, I decided to attempt the Buddie by the tree pictures again. Only this time I let him on the couch next to the tree. My boy gets so embarassed! The look on his face was priceless and the pictures don't do it justice. I'll try to post the pics later this weekend - the batteries went dead in the middle of the photo shoot. I really need to get some rechargeable batteries.
That was the beginning of my laughter - Buddie doesn't like being laughed at so that makes me laugh harder and even more. He 'attacks' me when I laugh at him by jumping on me and trying to get in my face. It is too funny.
As Boyd was getting ready for bed he was complaining that he was cold so I pulled out his flannel pants and color coordinated shirt. Seeing my husband in plaid flannel pants was too much. I broke down laughing, of course Buddie thought I was laughing at him. He jumped up and grabbed me with his front legs, and started hoping - it was a funky little dance we were doing. Of course my laughter escilated when Boyd put on the shirt and realized that it was a tank top and commented that he was going to get tangled up in it while he slept. At that point I was ready to roll on the floor with laughter - only Buddie was on the attack. I ended up falling on the bed laughing, Buddie jumping on me and Boyd giving me the cold shoulder. I laughed so hard I saw stars and my tummy started cramping up. It was that laughter where you try to stop and the littlest thing sets you off laughing again.
This has been one of my most favorite days!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
December 4
I made it back to work today. yahoo! I guess the flu shot did pay off. Most of the guys were out 3-4 days and mine was only 1.5. =)
It turned cold here and I'm not ready for it. I wish the car had auto start. I've been so spoiled with working at home and before that having the truck with auto start.
Buddie was so excited to see me when I got home, running and jumping all over. Plus he met me at the door. He's been stingy lately and staying in bed until I finally call him.
Tonight is my TV night, abc all the way. I start out with Ugly Betty since it makes me laugh and then watch Grey's Anatomy and follow it up with Life on Mars for Boyd.
Supper is baked chicken & salsa served over rice. yummm-o!
It turned cold here and I'm not ready for it. I wish the car had auto start. I've been so spoiled with working at home and before that having the truck with auto start.
Buddie was so excited to see me when I got home, running and jumping all over. Plus he met me at the door. He's been stingy lately and staying in bed until I finally call him.
Tonight is my TV night, abc all the way. I start out with Ugly Betty since it makes me laugh and then watch Grey's Anatomy and follow it up with Life on Mars for Boyd.
Supper is baked chicken & salsa served over rice. yummm-o!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
December 3
Stayed home from work since I just feel yucky. Everything is making me cranky and the weather isn't the best so Boyd doesn't even want to escape for a drive.
I even got a flu shot this year.... sigh!
I even got a flu shot this year.... sigh!
December 2
Life is always an adventure. Seems like whenever we have plans a wrench comes in. ;)
Here's hoping the sickies go away soon and that Boyd doesn't get sick.
Here's hoping the sickies go away soon and that Boyd doesn't get sick.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Happy December
I am so excited that December is here. I'm not sure why but I'm more excited about this holiday season than I've been in a long time. I told Boyd I wanted to get the Christmas stuff out at the beginning of October and was able to hold off until Nov 1. :)
I still have some cleaning to do and some areas that I'm not sure how to decorate but for me that's the fun of the season. Pulling out my decorations and figuring out how I want to use them this year.
Today has been a bit stressful. This was the worst drive to work, people going slow, people going fast and snow blowing across the road. I left plenty early and drove slowly and got there safely. Tonight the drive was fine, our driveway is another story. sigh!
Buddie and I headed out for a drive after work, man the river road is still snowy and icy, but it's Bud's favorite drive and we saw a lot of birdies. We ended up at the library, I wanted to get a few more Christmas related books - mostly Debbie Macomber - to fill the cool evenings I want to spend curled up at home.
So much I should be doing and here I am online again watching Shrek the Halls and avoiding bill paying & cleaning.
I still have some cleaning to do and some areas that I'm not sure how to decorate but for me that's the fun of the season. Pulling out my decorations and figuring out how I want to use them this year.
Today has been a bit stressful. This was the worst drive to work, people going slow, people going fast and snow blowing across the road. I left plenty early and drove slowly and got there safely. Tonight the drive was fine, our driveway is another story. sigh!
Buddie and I headed out for a drive after work, man the river road is still snowy and icy, but it's Bud's favorite drive and we saw a lot of birdies. We ended up at the library, I wanted to get a few more Christmas related books - mostly Debbie Macomber - to fill the cool evenings I want to spend curled up at home.
So much I should be doing and here I am online again watching Shrek the Halls and avoiding bill paying & cleaning.
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