I made too may New Year's resolutions to list them all here but yes I did make them. Some of them include:
*serving more balanced meals and snacks to my family
*getting more organized
*finding more opportunities for physical activity for all of us
Did you make any? Are you willing to share?
Monday, January 5, 2009
Minivan Momma
I can remember the exact moment I decided I was going to have a minivan when I grew up. My parents bought one the summer before my senior year of high school. Our first big trip with it was on college visits for me. I remember being somewhere in Iowa, my sister and I each reclining in our own captain's chair and listening to our discmans, with plenty of room to spread out and not bother each other ... and that's when I decided. All this would be mine someday.
And now that dream is a reality. We got our very own minivan the weekend before Christmas - just in time for the annual Christmas trip to Iowa and South Dakota to be with family. As we were packing, Stephen said something to me that he has NEVER said while packing for any trip (especially at Christmas) - "Anything else you want to bring? We have plenty of room!"
I love the space. I love the automatic sliding doors. I love the fact that I don't have to lean over to get the kids buckled in the car. I love that I can check the temperature at any time while I'm driving. I could go on and on. I love it all.
I am now officially a "Minivan Momma" and I couldn't be happier.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Special Delivery
I love getting things delivered - mail, packages, cookies - pretty much anything that is delivered (except bills). I also love coupons and bargain shopping. So my wonderful husband got me the perfect Christmas present - the newspaper delivered to our front door every Wednesday and Sunday. For those of you who don't know, those are the days the paper is stuffed with the most ads and coupons. I am in heaven.
Today is Sunday, so there was a lovely plastic-wrapped newspaper on my front step. I have looked through all of the ads, clipped all of the coupons I might use and looked through the fun sections about birthdays, weddings, etc. Today, there was even a free granola bar enclosed!
Wednesday will bring the new grocery ads...I am filled with anticipation!
(By the way, I'm not kidding. I really am this excited about the newspaper.)
Today is Sunday, so there was a lovely plastic-wrapped newspaper on my front step. I have looked through all of the ads, clipped all of the coupons I might use and looked through the fun sections about birthdays, weddings, etc. Today, there was even a free granola bar enclosed!
Wednesday will bring the new grocery ads...I am filled with anticipation!
(By the way, I'm not kidding. I really am this excited about the newspaper.)
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Presents Poll
I would have to select all four answers for this poll since it changes every year and we have several celebrations. This year, we will open some presents at home on Sunday before we leave for Stephen's parents. We will open some at Stephen's parents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, some at my parents on Christmas Day and some at my grandparents on Friday. Christmas is a very crazy travel time for us but we love to be with family for the holidays so it is worth it!
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