It's official....I despise winter....ok, perhaps I can move it over to the "hate" category, although I really don't like that word. I mean, having snow is so much fun with little kids, but having to move the snow all over the yard is getting a bit tiresome. Heck, so far this winter we've had close to 35-40" of snow. And it's only December! Fortunately, handy Amy here (doesn't quite rhyme with Handy Manny, but oh well) finally figured out the snowblower. Since Jim's been gone so long, I had a choice: either rely on others to tackle the mountains or figure it out myself. So I went out one day and just decided it was time. The first time I fired that thing up, I felt like Rocky did at the top of the steps! Once I got going, away went the snow! We are running out of areas to put the snow. Our mailbox is almost covered (I will try to post pics when that glorious day comes) and the piles at the end of the driveway probably make it difficult for all to see while pulling out of the driveway. What are we going to do....agh!
This silliness we can winter snow has also ruined my parents trip up here for Christmas Eve/Morning. They are supposed to get several inches and we are as well. Might not even make it back to IA for the weekend with my family. Ugh.
On a very good note, a friend of mine from high school received wonderful news that they will continue to care for the little girl that they have cared for since August, for at least the next few months. There was much worry that they would lose her, so this is a wonderful holiday surprise! If you want more info, go to mkielliott.blogspot.com
The boys are so excited for Santa's arrival. With Jim being gone so much, our shopping has been rather erratic, but we feel like we got them the things they wanted regardless. Just a couple more days!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
deal fell thru and still waiting
Well, we had a verbal offer on our house last week....but it fell thru, likely a culprit of the poor economy right now and difficulty obtaining financing. I guess this is something that we can't control, but it's frustrating nonetheless. The right buyer will come along, but in the meantime, Jim and I are looking for positives in this situation. Not jumping and buying a house in IA means no double payment, no double prop taxes (ouch!) and no worrying about the condition of this house up in WI during the splended winter months.! Of course, it means Jim having to drive down to Waverly and stay in a motel each week, but things could be worse....like many Americans right now.
Had a great Thanksgiving. ALOT of driving over our five day sprint thru IA. We're talking about 800 miles on the Toyota! The boys did as well as one could expect. That's a lot of time in the close confines of the car and a lot of nights away from their own beds. They had fun at both sets of grandparents and had a special treat of staying at their cousins Emma, Luke, and Ella's house. Owen was a bit nervous about sleeping upstairs in Luke's room, so he ended up crashed in the basement with us. I'm sure we'll have years of sleepovers soon!
Christmas is coming. We still have quite a bit of shopping to do but do have the boys pretty much wrapped up. The big gift this year is a Wii. My sister has one and whenever we are there, we have so much fun playing it. Of course, we are disguising this as a gift for the boys, but really, it's a gift for us! :) That's the fun thing about playing Santa....sure, it's for the boys....not.
Winter is definitely upon us. I can say, with the rest of WI, that we are ready for winter to be done. Wait. It's not officially winter for another 9 days or so. Has the calendar visited us yet? We've already got16+" of snow on the ground! The mailbox is getting nervous...last year we could only see it's door! Fortunately we bought a snowblower last year and Jim has become quite acquainted with it again this year. Me? I'm terrified of the thing, but with Jim being gone so much this winter, I'm sure Mr. Craftsman and I will need to become friends. It's freaking cold right now as well. Can you tell I'm such a lover of winter? Jim and I have already discussed that we will be retiring (or wintering) in the south. :)
Hawks are playing in the Outback Bowl January 1. What a great year for them and especially Shonn Greene. It's been fun to be a Hawk up here in WI. Love to display the black and gold! (And have people look at me like I'm nuts. If the shoe fits!)
Hopefully I'll post again soon, as opposed to the once a month thing I have going on now.
Later from the Cheeseland!
Had a great Thanksgiving. ALOT of driving over our five day sprint thru IA. We're talking about 800 miles on the Toyota! The boys did as well as one could expect. That's a lot of time in the close confines of the car and a lot of nights away from their own beds. They had fun at both sets of grandparents and had a special treat of staying at their cousins Emma, Luke, and Ella's house. Owen was a bit nervous about sleeping upstairs in Luke's room, so he ended up crashed in the basement with us. I'm sure we'll have years of sleepovers soon!
Christmas is coming. We still have quite a bit of shopping to do but do have the boys pretty much wrapped up. The big gift this year is a Wii. My sister has one and whenever we are there, we have so much fun playing it. Of course, we are disguising this as a gift for the boys, but really, it's a gift for us! :) That's the fun thing about playing Santa....sure, it's for the boys....not.
Winter is definitely upon us. I can say, with the rest of WI, that we are ready for winter to be done. Wait. It's not officially winter for another 9 days or so. Has the calendar visited us yet? We've already got16+" of snow on the ground! The mailbox is getting nervous...last year we could only see it's door! Fortunately we bought a snowblower last year and Jim has become quite acquainted with it again this year. Me? I'm terrified of the thing, but with Jim being gone so much this winter, I'm sure Mr. Craftsman and I will need to become friends. It's freaking cold right now as well. Can you tell I'm such a lover of winter? Jim and I have already discussed that we will be retiring (or wintering) in the south. :)
Hawks are playing in the Outback Bowl January 1. What a great year for them and especially Shonn Greene. It's been fun to be a Hawk up here in WI. Love to display the black and gold! (And have people look at me like I'm nuts. If the shoe fits!)
Hopefully I'll post again soon, as opposed to the once a month thing I have going on now.
Later from the Cheeseland!
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