Thanksgiving Day 2009

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

It was a highly tough Thanksgiving this year. My family and I did a GREAT job celebrating the holiday while we grieved for Beth (my sister in law). It's only been 8 months since she passed. The first Easter, first Birthday's, first Thanksgiving, first Christmas, and first any event without her is heart wrenching. I cried in the car on the way there and on the way back but as soon as I seen her babies (my niece and nephews) there was an automatic smile on my face. At 4, 6, and 8 years old they don't really understanding what is happening because it feels like the same Thanksgiving at Grandpa's house that we do every year but where is mommy? Fortunately, we were all together! The kids played with Grandpa's trains in the basement, Z and JT played on Grandma Jo's computer, and I played Sequence with my Grandma. Grandma brought a care package for me and my brother (bless her little heart). Thanks Grandma ... you rock. I enjoyed reminiscing about the past but missed Beth's smile and laughter as she would interrupt to tell us her stories. She was such a social bugger. We ended our Thanksgiving at the commentary to send her turkey wishes. Now, that I think about it I should have took a plate with all the fixing with me and left it there. I know she does not hunger in the lords presence but she might have enjoyed watching the critters eat her food. Love Ya..... Beth. We are thankful that you rejoice in Heaven with no more suffering.

Silver Bells in the City

Friday, November 20th, 2009

We went to Silver Bells in the City today. First, we went to my friend M's house to have dinner. Then, we drove to the light parade together and M was able to get a great parking spot compliments of her husband's work. We scurried toward the beginning line of the parade and found a place to sit. We enjoyed the lighted floats but did not appreciate the lady that stood behind us shoving her camera into the back of my friend's head. My favorite float was the double CATA bus that had lights strung around it to look like a caterpillar. After the parade we went to the library for face painting and ran into some more friends. We missed the tree lighting ceremony but did get a quick glimpse of the fireworks while on our way to the Lansing Center for the "150th birthday bash finale". While at the bash we had apple cider and ate hors d'oeuvres. Z saw a friend from 4th grade, little C saw her teacher, and I saw my friend L. It's so lovely to run into to people you know while attending a big city event. Big D took our kids home but M, M's kids, and I decided to go on a horse drawn carriage ride before heading home.



Silver Bells in the City, which attracts 120,000 attendees, annually features an Electric Light Parade followed by the lighting of Michigan’s official Christmas tree and a firework show over the State Capitol.

The entire evening is also filled with free family entertainment including free admission to Lansing’s cultural institutions, horse-drawn wagon rides on Washington Square,........

New Moon

Friday, November 18th, 2009

Z and I joined some friends at the movie's to watch a double feature of Twilight / New Moon Saga today. We were out until 3:00am and had a BLAST!

The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Director: Chris Weitz
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone

After the abrupt departure of Edward (Robert Pattinson), her vampire love, Bella (Kristen Stewart) finds comfort in her deepening friendship with Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) . Bella finds her loyalties are put to the test as she becomes drawn into more »the world of werewolves, ancient enemies of vampires

http://www.twilightthemovie.com/

Nose Picker

Thursday, November 13th, 2009

Quote from Little C: "Thats why I want to keep picking my nose. I want to because I like my boogers"

Comments:
Brett - That's Emily too, lol
Jason - eewww!
Monica - She is too funny!

Kiss of Death Update

Monday, November 9th, 2009

I went to check on my letterbox today and here is a list of my visitors! I also noticed they built a water fountian next to my box. It will be a perfect spot to rest and stamp the journal. Awesome.

The Roes' from Lansing, MI - Found on November 8th, 2009
Celtic Thistle from Eaton Rapids, MI. - Found on November 8th, 2009
Cat and Ninja 1st Letterbox - Found on November 1st, 2009
JustHappy2CYa from Sunfield, MI - Found on October 25th, 2009
BBStacker from Virginia Beach, VA - Found on October 13th, 2009
BootyBandits from Sunfield, MI. - Found on September 29th, 2009
King Edward Princess Di from Fowlerville, MI. - September 27th, 2009
Wiley Family - Found on September 25th, 2009
The Woods Lansing, MI. - Found on September 25th, 2009
NJB - Found on September 20th, 2009
Woodworths - Found on September 3rd, 2009
G from Sunfield, MI. - Found on September 3rd, 2009
Kinnas6 from Diamondale, MI. - Found on August 21rd, 2009
Storkletons from Hamilton, MI. - Found on August 9th, 2009
DougSusanMaxyAnna from Pinckney, MI. - Found on August 2nd, 2009
LLGoold - Found on July 27th, 2009
Lionqueen from Mackinaw Island, MI. - Found on July 23rd, 2009
Kiss from Kansas - Found on July 16th, 2009
Jenifer Lips from GA - Found on July 16th, 2009
The hicks from the sticks from Byron, MI. - Found on July 12th, 2009
The Best Nature Boy from Redford, MI. - Found on July 12th, 2009
Lunagirl and Papa from Clarkston, MI. - Found on July 12th, 2009
Team Avatar - Found on July 10th, 2009
Dansville Divas from Dansville, MI. - Found on July 8, 2009 (took the hitch hiker)

Please Ma Ma

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Little D starting crying today because she didn't finish dinner and I wouldn't let her have dessert. "I want dessert mama please" over and over again. Mean mom replies "You can cry and throw a fit all you want but you still aren't getting dessert", her reply " but sometimes when I throw a fit you give it to me" Argg.. I will make sure to never do that again.

Comments:
Crystal : Stand firm mom!
Laura : tough love is hard!!! I am really having to do that with Bella right now!! I just keep telling myself that it will pay off when she is a teenager. ( I hope)
Kellie: Awesome!
Sarah: I am often that mean mom. Definitely stand firm.
Kathy: We can learn so much from our children when we listen. So glad you stuck strong!

Z Man's Grades

Nov. 9th, 2009

I am so proud of you buddy! I know you have been working very hard this year.

A : Language
B+ : English
B- : Applied Tech
A : Health
B : Seminar
C- : Social Studies
A : PE
B- : Math
B- : Science

Big C (mom)

Frankenmuth 2009

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

I went to Frankenmuth with friends today. We went into the neatest sock shop. soxtogo.com . I contemplating buying hunting socks for Z. We went into the fudge shop and I tasted the mint chocolate chip fudge and it tastes like Ande's candies. Had chicken dinner for lunch at the Bavarian Inn then we had to go home because we ran out of time.

JT's 8th Birthday

November 1st, 2009

We went to Holland today to celebrate my nephews 8th birthday. He had a spiderman birthday cake and was glad we got him video games for a present howevery I think he liked the slime that I gave him for Halloween better.

Big C

Hello, November 2009

We have many fun activities planned for the month of November. Check back with us often.

Big C

Halloween Day 2009

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

First, we had our pictures taken in our Halloween costumes at kristyphotography.com . Then, we went a couple streets over to meet up with some friends for trick or treating. Our first stop was at Becky's house. She gave the kids candy and treat bags. After Becky's we hit approximately 10 more houses. We didn't want to go for very long because we wanted to get home for our Halloween party. I was overwhelmed with joy while watching the pitter patter of little feet running from house to house with big smiles on their faces. One of the houses had a spider hiding at the top of his door and when the older kids came up to ask for candy he would drop the spider. The kids jumped with fright but thought it was exciting and couldn't stop laughing about it. We all had a fabulous time at our party and it was delightful to see the kids running around the house, playing games, and eating candy.


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Make us your first stop this Halloween!

We will be turning our Garage into a studio for portraits of your cute and creepy costumes in exchange for a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Holt Food Bank!
Sessions begin at 12pm and end at 7:30pm. Parents will receive a 4x6 image of their children following the event. (Multiple child families will receive a 4x6 of each child and one of children together.) Please call Kristy at 517-980-4600 or visit http://www.kristyphotography.com/ for more details!

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Comments: Thanks for having the whole crew over! We had fun. Hopefully Dace lets you have us over again:) Emily said she loved it, all of it!
-Laura

Eastwood Towne Center Trick or Treating

Friday, October 30th, 2009

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We went trick or treating at Eastwood Towne Center today. Big D went as "Cat in the Hat", little D went as "Thing 3", and little C went as "Thing 1", and I went as "Thing 2". We ran into some old neighbors and after catching up with our friends we had dinner at Johnny Rockets. When we got home and painting our pumpkins to put on the porch.

Comments: It was nice seeing you guys. Your girls are so tall! Chey is taller than Ava. I wish I could plan stuff with people better but I guess it was last minute for both of us. Fun nonetheless!

Angie

http://www.johnnyrockets.com