Frank and I went to the Devotional at the MTC tonight. Elder L Whitney Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy spoke.
There were a couple of things that he said that I know you all would like to hear.
He talked about how often we hear people complain about how early the Christmas season seems to start. We hear things like "It is still Halloween" or "Can't they wait until after Thanksgiving?" He said that one of the apostles heard someone talking like that and he said "Is it ever to early to begin to celebrate the birth of the Savior?"
Later Elder Clayton said "Have always in your heart some feeling for the meaning of Christmas."
It should be Christmas all year long.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
White Christmas
Why is it that when I watch the movie "White Christmas" the song that gets stuck in my head is the one about "Mr. Jones?"
Don't you wish you had a dress like the red ones at the end and a place to wear it? (And an 18 inch waist to go with it?)
When Beckie and I were little, our Barbies were "Sisters" and we tried to dress them and make them dance like Betty and Judy. Barbie had almost the same hairdo as Judy and Judy had almost the same figure as Barbie.
Don't you wish you had a dress like the red ones at the end and a place to wear it? (And an 18 inch waist to go with it?)
When Beckie and I were little, our Barbies were "Sisters" and we tried to dress them and make them dance like Betty and Judy. Barbie had almost the same hairdo as Judy and Judy had almost the same figure as Barbie.
Monday, December 5, 2011
My Nightmare Before Christmas
I was just finishing my Christmas decorating. I was getting the last box out of the back corner, by the outside wall in a basement closet. The box was damp on the bottom.
First I should tell you about the box. I know it is silly, but the box was sentimental to me. Our first Christmas when we were married, Frank gave me a Bosch. The Bosch died long ago, but I was still using the box to store decorations. I used the box to store decorations that were not valuable, but were sentimental to me. Like the elf I got at a party in Gemany when I was 8. And the ornaments the kids made in school. And the refrigerator magnets with their school pictures. I also stored the Advent Kranz that Clyde made for me in that box.
Well, when I opened the box it was FILLED with mold. Black mold, brown mold, and fluffy cotton-like mold. It was terrifying.
I had to go through the box to look for anything that was salvageable. Not much was. Anything made of glass or ceramic was untouched. The Advent Kranz was washable. Frank's little boy doll that his great grandmother made him was in a ziploc bag so it was ok. Almost all of the rest of it had to go.
When I was finished I felt creepy, so I had to take a shower.
SO---lesson learned. I am buying plastic bins to store everything from now on.
First I should tell you about the box. I know it is silly, but the box was sentimental to me. Our first Christmas when we were married, Frank gave me a Bosch. The Bosch died long ago, but I was still using the box to store decorations. I used the box to store decorations that were not valuable, but were sentimental to me. Like the elf I got at a party in Gemany when I was 8. And the ornaments the kids made in school. And the refrigerator magnets with their school pictures. I also stored the Advent Kranz that Clyde made for me in that box.
Well, when I opened the box it was FILLED with mold. Black mold, brown mold, and fluffy cotton-like mold. It was terrifying.
I had to go through the box to look for anything that was salvageable. Not much was. Anything made of glass or ceramic was untouched. The Advent Kranz was washable. Frank's little boy doll that his great grandmother made him was in a ziploc bag so it was ok. Almost all of the rest of it had to go.
When I was finished I felt creepy, so I had to take a shower.
SO---lesson learned. I am buying plastic bins to store everything from now on.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Water Aerobics
Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays, when I am Salt Lake, I go to water aerobics.
There is a pool here in our apartment building.
I am at least 15 years younger than anyone else who comes to the class. (Most of the people in our building are old.) One lady who attends the class is 98 years old. There are usually 3 old men and 4 old women in the pool, besides myself.
Norma teaches the class. She is probably 70 or 75. One time she told me proudly that she swims 20 laps every day. (The pool is about the length of a motel pool, but it is square. It takes me about 3-4 strokes to swim the length of the pool.) Norma pays close attention to how I am doing the exercises and corrects me all the time. I think it is because I am the only one in the class capable of actually doing the exercises right.
Connie is about the same age as Norma and is Norma's best friend. She often does something completely different than the rest of us are doing. Norma told me not to do what Connie is doing because it is "too hard."
There is an old Japanese man who comes. He doesn't speak much English, but every time he gets into the pool he says "Herro, everybody." He doesn't know how to do most of the exercises so he mostly just walks around the pool, watching everyone, trying to figure out what to do.
Norma is funny because she always says exactly the same thing about each exercise. For example she tell us every day, as we are doing what she calls the "super kegel" that Dr Oz says this is the most important exercise you can do.
But after all that explanation I must say that is actually a really good workout. I can really tell that it does me a lot of good.
It is wonderful to have a pool so convenient. I love it here.
There is a pool here in our apartment building.
I am at least 15 years younger than anyone else who comes to the class. (Most of the people in our building are old.) One lady who attends the class is 98 years old. There are usually 3 old men and 4 old women in the pool, besides myself.
Norma teaches the class. She is probably 70 or 75. One time she told me proudly that she swims 20 laps every day. (The pool is about the length of a motel pool, but it is square. It takes me about 3-4 strokes to swim the length of the pool.) Norma pays close attention to how I am doing the exercises and corrects me all the time. I think it is because I am the only one in the class capable of actually doing the exercises right.
Connie is about the same age as Norma and is Norma's best friend. She often does something completely different than the rest of us are doing. Norma told me not to do what Connie is doing because it is "too hard."
There is an old Japanese man who comes. He doesn't speak much English, but every time he gets into the pool he says "Herro, everybody." He doesn't know how to do most of the exercises so he mostly just walks around the pool, watching everyone, trying to figure out what to do.
Norma is funny because she always says exactly the same thing about each exercise. For example she tell us every day, as we are doing what she calls the "super kegel" that Dr Oz says this is the most important exercise you can do.
But after all that explanation I must say that is actually a really good workout. I can really tell that it does me a lot of good.
It is wonderful to have a pool so convenient. I love it here.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
New Furniture
We got a new couch and recliner for our Salt Lake apartment today. And the amazing thing is, they delivered it on time. They said they would come between 7:45 and 9:45. They came right at 7:45. Amazing.
Yesterday I waited all morning for Direct TV to come install TV for us. They never came. So we decided not to go with Direct TV. I don't need more poor customer service. I have wasted too much time on poor customer service.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Perfect Popcorn
A few weeks ago we got a new microwave oven at Walmart. I also bought a Presto PowerPop microwave popcorn popper. (It is sold next to the microwaves.) It makes the best popcorn I have ever eaten. Here is the recipe my family likes best.
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup Orville Redenbacher popcorn
Pop according to the directions for the popper.
When we first got the popper we tried air popped popcorn, but it wasn't good.
I tried popping corn in butter. Good, but no better than olive oil.
I tried popping in theater butter oil. Also good, but olive oil is better.
The olive oil only has 120 calories per Tbsp, and the recipe serves about 3 people, so it is actually quite healthy.
I tried Jiffy Pop corn, but it isn't nearly as good as Orville Redenbacher.
If your family likes popcorn consider getting this popper. But I warn you, it will ruin microwave popcorn bags forever.
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup Orville Redenbacher popcorn
Pop according to the directions for the popper.
When we first got the popper we tried air popped popcorn, but it wasn't good.
I tried popping corn in butter. Good, but no better than olive oil.
I tried popping in theater butter oil. Also good, but olive oil is better.
The olive oil only has 120 calories per Tbsp, and the recipe serves about 3 people, so it is actually quite healthy.
I tried Jiffy Pop corn, but it isn't nearly as good as Orville Redenbacher.
If your family likes popcorn consider getting this popper. But I warn you, it will ruin microwave popcorn bags forever.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The New Bed Ordeal: A Long, Boring Story That Has To Be Told
I am telling this story because it is the only recourse I have to get a little justice from NEW
July 7: Purchased a new bed at SamsClub. The same bed at RCWilley would have cost 2 to 3 times as much. I called the national delivery service that Sams uses (NEW) to schedule delivery. I was told I would get a call in 1-2 days telling me when the bed would be delivered.
July 11: No phone call-so I called them. Was told they would call back.
July 12: No phone call-called them. Was told they were behind "because of the Holiday" (I guess they meant July 4) Was told they would call back.
July 13: No phone call-called them and delivery was scheduled for Monday July 18 between 8-12. Called NEW to find out who I could complain to and was told I could only talk to one of the reps who answers the phone, so I complained to him.
July 18: Waited all morning. At noon I called NEW, they called local delivery service, who called me and said they couldn't come til that evening. I wouldn't be there that evening so they scheduled Wednesday at 9am.
July 20: At 9:40 local delivery guy called and said he didn't think he could deliver the mattress because it was a king size. DUH! I told him we have a service elevator so he said he would try. When he got here he took the mattress off the truck and it was covered with BLACK dirt. I pointed that out to him and he said "Was that there before I took it off the truck?" implying that I damaged it. I refused delivery and called Sams. They called NEW who called me for the first time. I was told that it takes 1-2 days, but they would try to get it done sooner and they would call back right away.
July 21: No phone call-called them and was told it normally takes 1-2 days, but they would take it personally to the manager and get it taken care of and they would call right back.
July 25: Still no phone call. Called Sams, spoke with a manager who called NEW. He called back and said NEW would call back to reschedule the delivery. He also said the damaged mattress had not been returned to them.
July 26: Still no phone call. Called and insisted on speaking with a manager who patiently told me it takes 1-2 days to schedule things and they couldn't do that until they received a call from Sams. LIES, LIES, LIES. Cancelled the delivery.
Called Sams. They were very apologetic and gave me a $25 gift card to cover cost of renting a UHAUL to get the mattress.
July 27: Picked up the mattress. Sams people were very nice. (The damaged mattress did get returned yesterday-a week late) It was a hassle getting it into the elevator, but Dallin helped Frank. Dallin and Sara put the bed together while we were returning the truck. Thank you.
Slept on bed last night. It is so comfortable. Frank loved it, too.
July 7: Purchased a new bed at SamsClub. The same bed at RCWilley would have cost 2 to 3 times as much. I called the national delivery service that Sams uses (NEW) to schedule delivery. I was told I would get a call in 1-2 days telling me when the bed would be delivered.
July 11: No phone call-so I called them. Was told they would call back.
July 12: No phone call-called them. Was told they were behind "because of the Holiday" (I guess they meant July 4) Was told they would call back.
July 13: No phone call-called them and delivery was scheduled for Monday July 18 between 8-12. Called NEW to find out who I could complain to and was told I could only talk to one of the reps who answers the phone, so I complained to him.
July 18: Waited all morning. At noon I called NEW, they called local delivery service, who called me and said they couldn't come til that evening. I wouldn't be there that evening so they scheduled Wednesday at 9am.
July 20: At 9:40 local delivery guy called and said he didn't think he could deliver the mattress because it was a king size. DUH! I told him we have a service elevator so he said he would try. When he got here he took the mattress off the truck and it was covered with BLACK dirt. I pointed that out to him and he said "Was that there before I took it off the truck?" implying that I damaged it. I refused delivery and called Sams. They called NEW who called me for the first time. I was told that it takes 1-2 days, but they would try to get it done sooner and they would call back right away.
July 21: No phone call-called them and was told it normally takes 1-2 days, but they would take it personally to the manager and get it taken care of and they would call right back.
July 25: Still no phone call. Called Sams, spoke with a manager who called NEW. He called back and said NEW would call back to reschedule the delivery. He also said the damaged mattress had not been returned to them.
July 26: Still no phone call. Called and insisted on speaking with a manager who patiently told me it takes 1-2 days to schedule things and they couldn't do that until they received a call from Sams. LIES, LIES, LIES. Cancelled the delivery.
Called Sams. They were very apologetic and gave me a $25 gift card to cover cost of renting a UHAUL to get the mattress.
July 27: Picked up the mattress. Sams people were very nice. (The damaged mattress did get returned yesterday-a week late) It was a hassle getting it into the elevator, but Dallin helped Frank. Dallin and Sara put the bed together while we were returning the truck. Thank you.
Slept on bed last night. It is so comfortable. Frank loved it, too.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Brugger Family Reunion
Yesterday was a wonderful July 4th celebration. It was like a Brugger Family reunion. I doubt there have ever been so many toddlers and babies in this house in it's over 50 year history.
Popi was able to come. He makes everyone feel so loved. It is good for our souls to see him and hug him. He said he hadn't planned on attending because it meant another long drive, but he woke up yesterday morning and felt impressed that it was important for him to attend. We are all thankful he did.
Popi said it was the largest gathering of his descendants ever.
We all agreed that July 4th should become an annual Brugger Family reunion. Everyone should plan to be here in Utah on that day-if possible. At least while Popi is still able to attend.
So mark your calendars for one year from yesterday.
Attendees:
Popi and Doreen
1. Beckie and Clyde
2. Heidi
3. Marcus
3. Anneke
3. Luke
3. Mallory
2. Pam and Chris
3. Dutch
3. Dane
1. Marianne and Frank
2. Annemarie
2. Julianna and Jared
3. Thomas
2. Sara and Dallin
2. Christina
2. Katherine and Mitchell
3. Joseph
3. Annabelle
2. Samantha
3. Athena
Non-Bruggers
Dallin's mom, Carol
Jared's brother, Brian and sister, Kellie
Popi was able to come. He makes everyone feel so loved. It is good for our souls to see him and hug him. He said he hadn't planned on attending because it meant another long drive, but he woke up yesterday morning and felt impressed that it was important for him to attend. We are all thankful he did.
Popi said it was the largest gathering of his descendants ever.
We all agreed that July 4th should become an annual Brugger Family reunion. Everyone should plan to be here in Utah on that day-if possible. At least while Popi is still able to attend.
So mark your calendars for one year from yesterday.
Attendees:
Popi and Doreen
1. Beckie and Clyde
2. Heidi
3. Marcus
3. Anneke
3. Luke
3. Mallory
2. Pam and Chris
3. Dutch
3. Dane
1. Marianne and Frank
2. Annemarie
2. Julianna and Jared
3. Thomas
2. Sara and Dallin
2. Christina
2. Katherine and Mitchell
3. Joseph
3. Annabelle
2. Samantha
3. Athena
Non-Bruggers
Dallin's mom, Carol
Jared's brother, Brian and sister, Kellie
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Big Changes
Tomorrow Frank starts his new job. After over 3 years of retirement he is going back to work. He will be working in the missionary department of the church and he is really excited about it.
I am excited for him, but it will be a big change. I have enjoyed having him around the last few years, but now he will be really busy. He will be working in SLC, so it will be a long commute. He plans to spend 1 or 2 nights a week in SLC and I will probably go with him a couple of days a week. There is lots for me to do in SLC. Eventually we may get an apartment there.
He will also spend some time working at the MTC so those days he won't need to commute.
We will have to see what this change brings, but I know the Lord is blessing us.
I am excited for him, but it will be a big change. I have enjoyed having him around the last few years, but now he will be really busy. He will be working in SLC, so it will be a long commute. He plans to spend 1 or 2 nights a week in SLC and I will probably go with him a couple of days a week. There is lots for me to do in SLC. Eventually we may get an apartment there.
He will also spend some time working at the MTC so those days he won't need to commute.
We will have to see what this change brings, but I know the Lord is blessing us.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Las Vegas
It was fun to spend a few days in Las Vegas. Most of the strip is kind of creepy, but these are two of my favorite things.
The roses are real and have really long stems. I think they are over 6 ft. They were in the lobby of the Bellagio.
The wedding dress is crazy. It is made of leather, satin and chiffon.
The best part of Las Vegas was the chance to see Heidi and Andy. They are great people and I am proud of them.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Tina's Graduation
Tina graduated from Snow College today. I am so proud of her. I am also a little sad to see that part of her life end. It was fun to stand up as an alumnus of Snow College. I think she was the only graduate that President Wyatt (Pres of the College and her bishop) hugged when he shook her hand. There are more pictures of her on Sara's photography blog. Thanks, Sara, for taking such great pictures.
Congratulations Pam. I love the name Dane.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
More Pictures of Thomas
To see more pictures of Baby Thomas go Christina's blog and Sara's photography blog. Here are the links: tinadittmar.blogspot.com saramariewalkerphotography.blogspot.com
I am a Grandma
Thomas Jared Foote is here. Check out Julianna's blog. Our Foot Steps link is at the right on this page.
Read the last two entries about labor and see pictures of them.
Read the last two entries about labor and see pictures of them.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Nielsons
This is a picture of Sarah, Carolyn, Alice and Norma Nielson. I like the picture of my mother. It isn't so good of the rest.
Monday, April 18, 2011
The Gutenberg Project
If you have a Kindle, Ipad, or other reading device, do you know about the Gutenberg Project? It has thousands of free books available for download.
Two of my favorite free authors are Baroness Orczy and Frances Hodgson Burnett. Orczy not only wrote the Scarlet Pimpernel books, but also many other books that are fun to read. Burnett wrote a lot of adult novels that I really enjoyed. The plot lines are unexpected, but always involve people who make themselves and those around them better. I think my favorite so far was "A Woman of Quality."
Today I downloaded "Struwwelpeter",a german children's book. (It's actually kind of gruesome, but it is a memory from my childhood, so I wanted to read it again.) I am reading "Alice in Wonderland" in german and I am surprised how much I like the story.
Anyway if there is a book you have want to read but can't find it at Amazon.com, try the Gutenberg Project.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Bread makers
I have bread makers like Popi's for Heather and Heidi. Do want them now? Do you have room? I can send Heather's to her and I will be visiting Las Vegas from Mar 15-19, so I can bring Heidi's to her. Or I can store them until you want them. Also, I have a paddle for Pam's bread maker.
I love my bread makers and often use two if I am having a crowd for dinner.
Let me know.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Megamind
When the Pfiesters were here visiting they really wanted us to watch Megamind-especially Noah. We just didn't have time to watch more than the introduction. Well, we just watched it. I loved it. It is a charming and funny movie. And I never would have watched it except for Noah. Thanks, Noah.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Crochet Vest
Sunday, April 3, 2011
April Conference Weather
Yesterday the temperature was in the 70s. Today we woke up to 6" of snow. This was the view from our family room window.
By the way, conference was wonderful as always.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Happy Birthday, Dallin!!
Time flies when you are having fun. It seems like just a few short months since we celebrated your birthday. I am proud to have you for a son.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Another Picture for Beckie's Blog
Here is another picture from the visit to the Botanical Gardens. Beckie's picture is obviously much better quality.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
My Cake
Julianna needed to take one more cake decorating class to be certified to teach Wilton cake decorating. I took the class with her and this is my final project.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Pam and Sam
I came across this adorable picture of Pam and Sam today and I wanted to share it. It is Dec 2008.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
What I did for 2 weeks in a hotel room
First of all, I must say that it is WONDERFUL to be home.
The first week in the room I read the Book of Mormon. It was wonderful to read the whole thing all at once. I am really thankful for that opportunity and it made me not even think about being stuck in a hotel room. My testimony of the Book of Mormon was strengthened and I learned so many new wonderful things.
We visited downtown Chicago on Saturday. That was fun.
Sunday we weren't able to attend church due to a miscommunication. We spent the day in our room and I read the Book of Mormon all day.
By Monday I was finished with the Book of Mormon and the days became a little boring. I NEVER watch daytime TV, but I watched plenty this week. I have decided I need to quit eating sugar-thanks to Oprah and Dr Oz.
Wednesday was the big snow.
Also during the week I read Frances Hodgson Burnett books. I really like her books. Every book I read, the theme seemed to be about making yourself a better person and the world around you a better place. I am surprised she wrote so many books and will be reading them for a while.
We finally got home late Friday night. What a blessing.
The snow in Chicago was amazing-I've never seen anything like it. The picture is of a pile of snow in a parking lot. It will take months to melt.
AND yes, I am finally on Facebook. I may be the last person to sign up, but I did.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Update on the storm
It stopped snowing by noon and the sun came out. There were three cars that just stopped in the middle of the driveway to the parking lot. They were there all night. When they finally got out this afternoon there was about 2-3 feet of snow drifted around them.
As you know there is NEVER anything good on TV so we watched news about the storm. There was a crawl running across the bottom of the screen with the school closings. There are hundreds of Catholic, Lutheran and Baptist schools in Chicago. They have such amazing names. Divine Annunciation Academy, St Mary of the Sea Star School, St Mary of the Shore, St Juliana's, St Christina's, Holy Transfiguration, Divine Baby Jesus, St Paul of our Lady's Immaculate Conception... It seems like everyone must go to a private school.
The names were endless. But my favorite name was not religious...Cradle, Cribs and Crayons School.
As you know there is NEVER anything good on TV so we watched news about the storm. There was a crawl running across the bottom of the screen with the school closings. There are hundreds of Catholic, Lutheran and Baptist schools in Chicago. They have such amazing names. Divine Annunciation Academy, St Mary of the Sea Star School, St Mary of the Shore, St Juliana's, St Christina's, Holy Transfiguration, Divine Baby Jesus, St Paul of our Lady's Immaculate Conception... It seems like everyone must go to a private school.
The names were endless. But my favorite name was not religious...Cradle, Cribs and Crayons School.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
blizzard
Video of the storm. The wind is like a hurricane, but blowing snow. The snow is not really accumulating because it is blowing so hard. We can see a freeway from our room. It is barely visible through the storm, but there is almost no traffic. I think the city is pretty much shut down. They showed video of Ohare airport on the news and it was empty at 5pm. All schools and businesses in the city are closed tomorrow.
As a side note. Whenever there is a serious ice storm in San Antonio everyone says "they don't shut down the city for storms in the north." Well I can tell you, they do.
As a side note. Whenever there is a serious ice storm in San Antonio everyone says "they don't shut down the city for storms in the north." Well I can tell you, they do.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Happy Birthday Tina!
19 Things I Love About Christina (in no particular order)
1. She likes to talk to me.
2. She is a good leader.
3. She always knows exactly the right thing to say to people she has just met, or older people, or visitors...
4. She loves the temple.
5. She is diligent about studying.
6. She is a good cook. (I really like her recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken.)
7. She is a good driver.
8. She is a good organizer.
9. She is neat and clean.
10. She inspires me to be neater and more organized.
11. She loves and admires her sisters.
12. She reads her scriptures faithfully.
13. She tries to choose to be happy.
14. She likes to watch romantic movies with me.
15. She likes to be with me. (It is fun to be a mom and have your kids like you.)
16. She likes Disneyland. (Who doesn't ?)
17. She is doesn't like to spend my money-she always wants to pay for things herself.
18. She loves her grandparents and she loved her granny and grandpa.
19. She has many qualities that remind me of the best in my mother (see 2,4,8,9,12) and other good qualities that remind me of her grandma Doreen.
20. AND one for good measure. She can sit on an exercise ball with her legs crossed and balance on it.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
We Moved
Last night our hotel room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. We went to the front desk and I complained (to Hassan-the same guy who fixed the other stuff that was wrong.) He told us he would give us a new room. He moved us to the first floor (we were on the second floor-the third floor is the smoking floor.) We are in a much nicer room. It has recently been remodeled and it smells fresh and clean.
I am basically a person who never complains, but I have done my share of complaining this trip and it has paid off. I always complain nicely and I will let the hotel chain know that Hassan was very good to us.
I am basically a person who never complains, but I have done my share of complaining this trip and it has paid off. I always complain nicely and I will let the hotel chain know that Hassan was very good to us.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
My first day in a hotel room
Yesterday I got to spend my first whole day in the hotel room. So you must be wondering what I did. We are staying in an extended stay hotel, so there is no room service. To start the day the toilet overflowed. So I got to go down to the desk and get a plunger and towels to clean up the mess. Not my favorite thing to do.
The TV wasn't working. Someone came to our room to fix it. He turned on the TV and it was working. He turned to Showtime and then checked the remote. It was not working. While he was doing that the TV was still on Showtime on a movie that had to be R rated. Just the sound of it made me ask him to change the channel. He changed it to Showtime 2. That seemed to be a horror movie, but at least it didn't sound R rated so Julianna and I just ignored it. He finally decided that we just needed a new remote and he went and got one.
Also the heat stayed on almost constantly until I realized that the window was open about 1/2 inch and I could't close it. The TV guy fixed that, too. Everything seems fine now.
The good stuff about yesterday. I read a lot from both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I also read a good children's book called "The Lost Prince." It is a Francis Hodgeson Burnett Book. I really liked it. It had a lot of the typical elements of her books-an extraordinary child, a cripple, royalty, a child who is poor and wealthy. But it was really interesting.
I did some handwork. I ate soup. I talked to my family. And the day was filled with mostly good stuff.
The TV wasn't working. Someone came to our room to fix it. He turned on the TV and it was working. He turned to Showtime and then checked the remote. It was not working. While he was doing that the TV was still on Showtime on a movie that had to be R rated. Just the sound of it made me ask him to change the channel. He changed it to Showtime 2. That seemed to be a horror movie, but at least it didn't sound R rated so Julianna and I just ignored it. He finally decided that we just needed a new remote and he went and got one.
Also the heat stayed on almost constantly until I realized that the window was open about 1/2 inch and I could't close it. The TV guy fixed that, too. Everything seems fine now.
The good stuff about yesterday. I read a lot from both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. I also read a good children's book called "The Lost Prince." It is a Francis Hodgeson Burnett Book. I really liked it. It had a lot of the typical elements of her books-an extraordinary child, a cripple, royalty, a child who is poor and wealthy. But it was really interesting.
I did some handwork. I ate soup. I talked to my family. And the day was filled with mostly good stuff.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
What would you do for 2 weeks in hotel room?
Julianna and I are flying to Chicago on Sunday. Julianna is going to fulfill one of her dreams by taking the Wilton cake decorating class. Since she is far enough along that she really shouldn't travel by herself, I am going with her. I will be spending 12 days in a hotel room. We are going to use taxis to get around and Julianna will take a taxi to get to the school. The hotel is not near anything, so I will not have anywhere to go during the day. Also, since we are flying Southwest and can take 2 suitcases each for free, we are going to take food with us in our suitcases.
I have a Kindle and I will take some crochet and embroidery projects, but I wonder if any of you have any suggestions on what I should take-both things to do and things to eat.
What would you do if you were going to spend 2 weeks in a hotel room?
By the way, I am actually looking forward to this.
I have a Kindle and I will take some crochet and embroidery projects, but I wonder if any of you have any suggestions on what I should take-both things to do and things to eat.
What would you do if you were going to spend 2 weeks in a hotel room?
By the way, I am actually looking forward to this.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
An improved picture of Pam
I put two sizes up because the smaller one is a little better quality, but the bigger one is easier to see.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Years
I am not much of a New Years person, and I don't feel sentimental about it. I have never thought much of that day as "the day to make goals." Setting goals should be a continuous process and there are not very many goals that have one year as a good time frame. It is a good time to evaluate, but that is about it.
I have not established very many traditions to go with the day. The most enduring tradition is aebleskivers, but that goes with every holiday. We always pop bubble wrap at midnight-it sounds like fireworks. We usually drink sparkling soda.
We used to play Candyland with real candy on some of the places. The goal wasn't to win, it was to land on one of the candy spaces.
This year for New Years we played an really fun game called Telestrations. It is a cross between Telephone where you whisper something to someone and they whisper to the next person, etc and Pictionary. EVERYONE loves this game. We also played Monopoly Deal until right before midnight and then popped our bubble wrap. Some of us tried to stay up and watch Aristocats, but we all promptly fell asleep. Annemarie had to go to work at 11:30 so she wasn't even here at midnight.
Anyway, Happy New Year to you all and I love you.
I have not established very many traditions to go with the day. The most enduring tradition is aebleskivers, but that goes with every holiday. We always pop bubble wrap at midnight-it sounds like fireworks. We usually drink sparkling soda.
We used to play Candyland with real candy on some of the places. The goal wasn't to win, it was to land on one of the candy spaces.
This year for New Years we played an really fun game called Telestrations. It is a cross between Telephone where you whisper something to someone and they whisper to the next person, etc and Pictionary. EVERYONE loves this game. We also played Monopoly Deal until right before midnight and then popped our bubble wrap. Some of us tried to stay up and watch Aristocats, but we all promptly fell asleep. Annemarie had to go to work at 11:30 so she wasn't even here at midnight.
Anyway, Happy New Year to you all and I love you.
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