Today is National Nagging Day! :naughty: Watch out Ryan!!! :lol:
It is also National Garage Sale Day, a day I should be celebrating! I would love to have a garage sale to clean out our garage and get rid of some other things we've decided not to keep anymore. This would help make room for us to build a little craft room for my stamps in the garage (since we haven't been parking in it anyway) so then we can use the current craft room as a toy room. Acadia's room is simply too small for her bed, clothes, and toys.
Does E-Bay count though? I've been selling items on E-Bay again. Just some stamp sets that I never use and have retired. Today I close on 9 auctions (so far 7 will sell, still waiting on 2) and I just put up 6 more that will close next week. The 7 that are selling for sure today are already going for much more than I expected. This is great! I am surprised at some of them. I wish I could use the money to buy new stamps but since Ryan is back in school and we have those bills to pay, it looks like the stamps will be paying for that instead.
Well today will be a nice day. The weather is a little cooler and later this afternoon I'll be going to the temple to see a friend of mine sealed to her two adopted sons, along with her husband of course. Ryan is hoping to take a "long lunch" and meet me there.
Enjoy your day, whether you're nagging or garage sale-ing or whatever!
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Friday, August 13, 2004
Friday the 13th
Happy Friday the 13th! (It's interesting to note that it's also Alfred Hitchcock's birthday!!!)
Of course today is also Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics! Are you going to watch?
So, in honor of Friday the 13th, what should we have for dinner? Is there a food that associates with that? I can't think of anything. Tell me if you do.
Also, share what Olympic events you hope to watch in the next couple of weeks. I'll be watching for gymnastics, diving, synchronized swimming, and swimming. The other stuff is cool too and I'll watch it if it's on, but those are my favorites.
I was just about to sign off when I remember something I found months ago:
They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number. This is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, (and on our dollar bill:) 13 steps on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin phrases "Annuit Coeptis" and "E Pluribus Unum", 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 bars on that shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows (and later, for minorities: the 13th Amendment).
Something to think about.
Of course today is also Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics! Are you going to watch?
So, in honor of Friday the 13th, what should we have for dinner? Is there a food that associates with that? I can't think of anything. Tell me if you do.
Also, share what Olympic events you hope to watch in the next couple of weeks. I'll be watching for gymnastics, diving, synchronized swimming, and swimming. The other stuff is cool too and I'll watch it if it's on, but those are my favorites.
I was just about to sign off when I remember something I found months ago:
They say that the number 13 is an unlucky number. This is almost a worldwide belief. You will usually never see a room numbered 13, or any hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But think about this: 13 original colonies, 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence, 13 stripes on our flag, (and on our dollar bill:) 13 steps on the Pyramid, 13 letters in the Latin phrases "Annuit Coeptis" and "E Pluribus Unum", 13 stars above the Eagle, 13 bars on that shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and if you look closely, 13 arrows (and later, for minorities: the 13th Amendment).
Something to think about.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Overdue Photos
Last month when we visited California, I took video, but never got still shots made to put on-line. So, here they are:
Esther eating cake at her first birthday party:
Pictures from Mom, Debi, Cadi, and I walking across the Golden Gate Bridge:
Cadi and Debi pointing to Alcatraz Island:
Then we went camping in Florence, OR with my family. Here are some photos of us playing near Heceta Lighthouse:
Ryan jumping over a creek that ran to the ocean:
Yesterday, we visited Mt. St. Helens with the Robarts. Here are a few photos from that:
Visiting Mt. St. Helens is always a moving experience. It is humbling and awe inspiring. Last time, I only noticed the devestation. I was amazed at the enormous blast zone and the countless trees still left bare and flattened. But this time, I noticed the new growth. It is a desert where a forest once stood, but green plants are slowly fighting their way back to the mountain.
I am grateful to live so close to Mt. St. Helens so we can visit often and see her rebuild herself.
Esther eating cake at her first birthday party:
Pictures from Mom, Debi, Cadi, and I walking across the Golden Gate Bridge:
Cadi and Debi pointing to Alcatraz Island:
Then we went camping in Florence, OR with my family. Here are some photos of us playing near Heceta Lighthouse:
Ryan jumping over a creek that ran to the ocean:
Yesterday, we visited Mt. St. Helens with the Robarts. Here are a few photos from that:
Visiting Mt. St. Helens is always a moving experience. It is humbling and awe inspiring. Last time, I only noticed the devestation. I was amazed at the enormous blast zone and the countless trees still left bare and flattened. But this time, I noticed the new growth. It is a desert where a forest once stood, but green plants are slowly fighting their way back to the mountain.
I am grateful to live so close to Mt. St. Helens so we can visit often and see her rebuild herself.
Monday, August 9, 2004
Never Take Your Dog to Africa
A wealthy man decided to go on a safari in Africa. He took his faithful pet dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and before long he discovers that he is lost. So, wandering about he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having lunch.
The dog thinks, "Boyo, I'm in deep doo doo now." (He was an Irish setter).... Then he noticed some bones on the ground close by, and immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat.
Just as the leopard is about to leap, the dog exclaims loudly, "Man, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if there are any more around here?" Hearing this the leopard halts his attack in mid stride, as a look of terror comes over him, and slinks away into the trees.
"Whew", says the leopard. "That was close. That dog nearly had me."
Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. So, off he goes. But the dog saw him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figured that something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard. The cat is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine."
Now the dog sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back, and thinks," What am I going to do now?" But instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers pretending he hasn't seen them yet. And just when they get close enough to hear, the dog says, "Where's that monkey. I just can never trust him. I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another leopard, and he's still not back!!"
In the words of Ryan...."Hehehe"
The dog thinks, "Boyo, I'm in deep doo doo now." (He was an Irish setter).... Then he noticed some bones on the ground close by, and immediately settles down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat.
Just as the leopard is about to leap, the dog exclaims loudly, "Man, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if there are any more around here?" Hearing this the leopard halts his attack in mid stride, as a look of terror comes over him, and slinks away into the trees.
"Whew", says the leopard. "That was close. That dog nearly had me."
Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figures he can put this knowledge to good use and trade it for protection from the leopard. So, off he goes. But the dog saw him heading after the leopard with great speed, and figured that something must be up. The monkey soon catches up with the leopard, spills the beans and strikes a deal for himself with the leopard. The cat is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here monkey, hop on my back and see what's going to happen to that conniving canine."
Now the dog sees the leopard coming with the monkey on his back, and thinks," What am I going to do now?" But instead of running, the dog sits down with his back to his attackers pretending he hasn't seen them yet. And just when they get close enough to hear, the dog says, "Where's that monkey. I just can never trust him. I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another leopard, and he's still not back!!"
In the words of Ryan...."Hehehe"
Saturday, August 7, 2004
Rained Out
We ended up not going to Mt. St. Helens yesterday. It was rainy and all we would have seen was a big cloud instead of a mountain. It's too bad but we still had fun.
Most of the group played Crash Team Racing all day. I put together and cataloged some of my new stamp sets that have just been lying around for the last couple of months. Then I joined Debi and Mom on Debi's laptop to play computer games (mostly word games and a little trivia). We were all hungry and so we started dinner, Debi's birthday dinner: Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, and Corn. :lick:
I had made a cake, but we decided to wait until Ryan came home from work to eat it. To pass the time we "played" Taboo. I say played, but really Debi just went through about half the cards giving the rest of us clues until someone got it. It was goofy at times, but fun.
Ryan came home a little early for the cake and presents. I wish I had the camcorder going when he lit the candles with his blow torch...really, he did! The cake was yummy and Debi enjoyed her gifts. She got some retired stamps from Mom and I, a bracelet from Miriam, a little jewelry box decorated with sea shells that Acadia picked out herself and paid for with her own money (okay, so it was at a yard sale, but still!), and in honor of her 21st birthday, Ryan and I gave her a shot glass! It's really pretty with a light house so it matches her bedroom and can be used as a candle holder if she wants.
By then it was time for Acadia to go to bed. After that, the group sort of broke apart. Mom and Ben had Reading Club, Andrew went to bed, Joe was on the computer, and the rest of us played Phase 10. I got lucky and had an early lead, but didn't hold out much hope since as I've mentioned before, it is against nature for me to win that game! But somehow I managed to slip under the radar (no doubt everyone expected me to drop like a rock since I always do) and slowly advanced while everyone thought I was at the end of the pack! I didn't say anything, just let them believe what they wanted:naughty:. Once they realized I was ahead it got to be much more difficult! David passed me and I was sure that once again I would end up behind, but thanks to two great hands I pulled it off and WON!!!!
No one even cheated for me to win! It was the first time I've won that game without cheating in...I don't know...probably years!!! The last time I won, was very close. Debi only cheated a little, teeny, tiny bit to help me. But this time it was all on my own!!! I was shocked!!! Still am!!!
Today Miriam leaves on a jet plane...:tunes:. And Dad will show up sometime this evening. We might possibly go to the Gorge before Miriam leaves since she doesn't have to get there real early and the weather is nicer today. We'll see.
Most of the group played Crash Team Racing all day. I put together and cataloged some of my new stamp sets that have just been lying around for the last couple of months. Then I joined Debi and Mom on Debi's laptop to play computer games (mostly word games and a little trivia). We were all hungry and so we started dinner, Debi's birthday dinner: Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, and Corn. :lick:
I had made a cake, but we decided to wait until Ryan came home from work to eat it. To pass the time we "played" Taboo. I say played, but really Debi just went through about half the cards giving the rest of us clues until someone got it. It was goofy at times, but fun.
Ryan came home a little early for the cake and presents. I wish I had the camcorder going when he lit the candles with his blow torch...really, he did! The cake was yummy and Debi enjoyed her gifts. She got some retired stamps from Mom and I, a bracelet from Miriam, a little jewelry box decorated with sea shells that Acadia picked out herself and paid for with her own money (okay, so it was at a yard sale, but still!), and in honor of her 21st birthday, Ryan and I gave her a shot glass! It's really pretty with a light house so it matches her bedroom and can be used as a candle holder if she wants.
By then it was time for Acadia to go to bed. After that, the group sort of broke apart. Mom and Ben had Reading Club, Andrew went to bed, Joe was on the computer, and the rest of us played Phase 10. I got lucky and had an early lead, but didn't hold out much hope since as I've mentioned before, it is against nature for me to win that game! But somehow I managed to slip under the radar (no doubt everyone expected me to drop like a rock since I always do) and slowly advanced while everyone thought I was at the end of the pack! I didn't say anything, just let them believe what they wanted:naughty:. Once they realized I was ahead it got to be much more difficult! David passed me and I was sure that once again I would end up behind, but thanks to two great hands I pulled it off and WON!!!!
No one even cheated for me to win! It was the first time I've won that game without cheating in...I don't know...probably years!!! The last time I won, was very close. Debi only cheated a little, teeny, tiny bit to help me. But this time it was all on my own!!! I was shocked!!! Still am!!!
Today Miriam leaves on a jet plane...:tunes:. And Dad will show up sometime this evening. We might possibly go to the Gorge before Miriam leaves since she doesn't have to get there real early and the weather is nicer today. We'll see.
Friday, August 6, 2004
I've learned...
I've learned....
That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I've learned....
That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
I've learned...
That money doesn't buy class.
I've learned....
That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I've learned...
That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
I've learned....
That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?
I've learned....
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned....
That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I've learned....
That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned....
That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I've learned....
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned...
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I've learned....
That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned....
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I've learned....
That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned...
That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.
I've learned....
That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I've learned....
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned....
That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.
I've learned....
That when your newly born child holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
I've learned....
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned ..
That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a
life threatening situation.
I've learned....
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
Someone sent that to me as an e-mail, I thought it was cute.
We are going to Mt. St. Helen's today. It's time for us to make sandwiches to take and then get going. Not everyone is up though, so I don't know exactly how it's going to work.
Oops, need to go, Acadia just burned herself on a hot pan trying to help make pancakes.
That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I've learned....
That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
I've learned...
That money doesn't buy class.
I've learned....
That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I've learned...
That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
I've learned....
That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?
I've learned....
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned....
That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I've learned....
That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned....
That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I've learned....
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned...
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I've learned....
That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned....
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I've learned....
That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned...
That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.
I've learned....
That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I've learned....
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned....
That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.
I've learned....
That when your newly born child holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
I've learned....
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned ..
That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a
life threatening situation.
I've learned....
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
Someone sent that to me as an e-mail, I thought it was cute.
We are going to Mt. St. Helen's today. It's time for us to make sandwiches to take and then get going. Not everyone is up though, so I don't know exactly how it's going to work.
Oops, need to go, Acadia just burned herself on a hot pan trying to help make pancakes.
Thursday, August 5, 2004
Home Again
We are home again, for the last time this summer. (Most likely) We went camping for a couple of days down in Florence, OR. We met up with most of my immediate family and got to visit with my great-aunt and uncle, Robin and Jeff. We hadn't had a chance to visit with them in a very long time. That was a treat. We are glad they are closer now so we can see them more. :thumb:
Now we are back in Vancouver with the whole crew! Well, almost. Dad had to go back to work but will rejoin us on Saturday. Ryan has to work just about everyday they are here, but at least he was able to go camping with us.
Today is a lazy day. It is also Debi's birthday... is there a connection? Hmmmm...
We will probably just watch a movie then after an early lunch, head to Boppin' Bo's for an ice cream treat. :lick: This evening I have Enrichment so it can't be a long day. Tomorrow we plan on visiting Mt. St. Helen's and having Debi's first birthday dinner. (Yes, she gets two! One while Miriam is here then one when Dad is here. Can we say 'Spoiled'?) ;)
Now we are back in Vancouver with the whole crew! Well, almost. Dad had to go back to work but will rejoin us on Saturday. Ryan has to work just about everyday they are here, but at least he was able to go camping with us.
Today is a lazy day. It is also Debi's birthday... is there a connection? Hmmmm...
We will probably just watch a movie then after an early lunch, head to Boppin' Bo's for an ice cream treat. :lick: This evening I have Enrichment so it can't be a long day. Tomorrow we plan on visiting Mt. St. Helen's and having Debi's first birthday dinner. (Yes, she gets two! One while Miriam is here then one when Dad is here. Can we say 'Spoiled'?) ;)
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