Cubbies

Sam had his last night of Awana for the year last night. Here he is with his group getting awards and then posing with his friend Taite. It was hard to get a good picture. And don't mind that he's the only kid whose mother did not sew on any of his patches! I found out last night by many people that I could have ironed them on. Why did it take me the whole year to find that out? Oh, well. He still got his award.
Hannah wanted her picture taken too this morning when she was trying to do a puzzle.

Fun at the Farm

Dan's doing some work over at Helen's today so I took the kids over to play and they did NOT want to come home. Helen gave them a ride on the ranger and Hannah loved the tractor. It was such a nice day out I didn't want to come home either but by 1:30 it was melt down for Hannah. Sam and Helen, he thought he was going to drive.

Hannah on the Allis Chalmers...she threw a fit when Dan had to get her down and she tried desperately to get up the high steps herself. She almost made it to until I carried her away kicking and screaming.

Some more "things"

Ok, Katie, here's some more. But now you have to do yours. Not sure how many we'll get to today.
48. I'm reading "A Voice in the Wind"
49. it's my first Francine Rivers book
50. I was in 6 different sports by Junior High
51. My dad taught me to pitch (fast pitch)
52. He also taught me to drive...on a stick shift
53. Woody taught me to read when I was 4
54. Now Woody's teaching me some of his old job at Dynamics
55. I went to France the morning after I graduated High School
56. I danced in the Orange Bowl half time show when I was 17
57. I'm easily annoyed...working on that
58. My mom says if someone annoys me, it's my problem, not theirs
59. I love thunderstorms during the day
60. I'm scared to death at the thought of tornadoes
61. I'm also afraid to stay home alone (overnight)
62. I'm afraid for my kids safety and so many other things
63. Dusting is my favorite chore
64. Cleaning the tubs are the worst
65. Or cleaning the wood floors, they take forever
66. My brother-n-law's getting married in June
67. I love weddings and showers
68. I was terrified of my wedding and everyone looking at me
69. I had dreams that my wedding was at mall and I had wet hair
70. My first job was at the Dairy queen...I lasted 2 weeks
71. I loved going to Grandmas when I was little
72. She bought us Bugles (the chips) and played cards
73. And she let us watch "come on down"
74. That's the Price is Right
75. I still have a book Grandma Great bought me
76. She bought us Cheese Balls
77. Can you tell I like food?
78. I enjoy doing our budget
79. I like cleaning closets
80. When I was in first grade I couldn't spell "shy"
81. My dad and Woody made fun of me for that
82. I spelled "ointment" wrong in the 4th grade spelling bee
83. I forgot the "n" I was nervous with everyone looking at me
84. When I was little I wanted to work at the nursing home when I grew up
85. And then I wanted to babysit
86. And then whatever else my mom did
87. I loved playing outside, even if it was football w/ the guys
88. I don't like when people are fake
89. I can tell when people are being fake
90. I think I'm a good judge of character
91. I think I get that from Grandpa
92. I like Grandpa's stories from working at the prison
93. I went to Alcatraz on my honeymoon
94. It was a highlight!
95. We also went to Napa Valley
96. We stayed at a Bed and Breakfast on the Ocean
97. I am terrified of flying
98. I've flown many times
99. My first flight was to Boston for a hockey tournament in '89
100. I miss watching my brothers play hockey

There you go! Made it to 100, didn't think I would. Ok, Katie your turn

My 100, or less, things

Mary and Julie want me to do "My 100 things". I can't imagine anyone wanting to read 100 things about me, I'll go til I get bored with myself.
1. I already can't think of anything.
2. It's been like 5 minutes
3. Ok, I met Dan on a blind date
4. My cousin Missy set us up
5. We met on Valentine's Day
6. I'm sure you all know this
7. I knew I was going to marry him before I met him
8. Wasn't so sure after our first date
9. Was sure again after date 2
10. I have 2 kids and tied tubes
11. I wanted 4 kids
12. I would love the chance to sleep through the night
13. I love to get up early, #12 makes this hard
14. If I slept good I would get up at 5 everyday
15. I love the house to myself
16. I love to read my bible, exercise and watch Joyce Meyer in the morning
17. I love to read Fiction
18. I have had the same best friend since I was 12
19. I'll be 31 this year
20. I love to study the bible
21. I love to teach the bible
22. I get homesick..always have
23. I always feel at peace at my parents house
24. I cried when my parents sold our first house
25. I cry when I watch Little House on the Prairie
26. I get mad at myself easy
27. I'm my own worst critic
28. I'm a perfectionist, but don't want to be
29. I can't wait to help my kids with homework
30. I loved school
31. I can't wait for Tuesday's when American Idol is on
32. I love a clean house
33. I have the best family, immediate and extended
34. I love to shop with Jen the day after Thanksgiving
35. I don't like summer
36. I love playing games
37. The Sound of Music is my favorite movie
38. The original Parent Trap and Footloose are up there
39. I'm spoiled by what a good husband I have
40. I can't wait for 70 degree weather!
41. I wish I could vacation more
42. I wish I could take everyone with so I didn't get homesick
43. I love to be lazy when my kids are napping
44. I feel guilty being lazy
45. Hannah just shoved the corner of a book in my eye
46. It really hurts
47. You'll have to settle for 46 things

Little Miss Helper

Someone couldn't bear the thought of Daddy going out to shovel without her. (Not sure why she's got my hat and mittens on)

Buddies

I don't know if I ever put these on here, but I love these two pictures. These pictures are from last month. Sam and Olivia in their "tent" as they call it and Hannah and Paige jumping in the crib. I guess Hannah got a little excited. I need to update my pictures of Philip. By the way Mary, Hannah now says Philip, "Chi-Chi" and Mary. She even sang "chi chi, chi chi". Please, does he have to be everyone's favorite? :) And also, is anyone else snowed in today or is it just Becker? We're not going to the cabin this weekend. It's kind of nice to have some down time. I should clean in that case but I think I'll read instead. Dan told me I just cleaned so chill out. Whatever. Maybe I'll clean tomorrow. Does anyone know that Rhianna song Please don't stop the music or whatever its called? My kids had never heard it on the radio, but it's their favorite. Mary taught it to them and it's guaranteed to get them singing and dancing. I had taped American Idol the other night when they all sang that song and hadn't deleted it yet. Last night Hannah was crying (more like throwing a fit) because she couldn't have chocolate (a usual occurance) and after not being able to calm her down I had a light bulb moment and turned on the show from the other night. That song was right at the beginning and the second it started that girl turned off the tears like they were on a switch and immediately started dancing. I think I'll keep that episode.

Sorry Grams, I'm late

Sorry I didn't post yesterday Grandma, you asked for good news and all I had was Hannah's ear infection. Didn't think that was what you were looking for! But here's a picture for you I had on my desktop. We had lunch with Jeannie recently, she had gone on vacation and that's why Hannah looks so pasty next to her! The kids love to go see her (they love all their aunts and great-aunts) but this day they got to see where she works and Sam thought that was pretty cool. Nothing's new around here. Jen, my mom and I took the kids to the McDonalds playland in St. Cloud after Sam got out of Bible Study today. Tonight I have church so Dan will be home with the kids. I'll have to tape American Idol. I told Dan last night I'm already sad the end is near. That's my favorite show. Any other faithful watchers? (Brooke's my favorite.) We're planning to go to the cabin this weekend but is sounds like that area's going to get a bit of snow. Dan and I are going to the Newsboys concert tomorrow night so the kids are going to stay overnight at my moms. Oh, and Hannah's doing much better. Hope you all have a good night.