Life has become kinda crazy...kids back in school...going back to work...trying to eat better and get in more exercise...kids getting sick...life in general. This week was a hard week but I made it.
So I want to say I'm thankful for...
...hand sanitizer - being around kids who sneeze, cough, and sniffles...you know what I mean
...being able to walk and sort of run - On Wednesdays I will be helping the walking club afterschool and we will do alot of walking before it gets to cold to walk. Yesterday was our first day and after we got the kids all registered we went to the park by the Rec. Center in Ignacio and had the kids run some relays since we didn't have a lot of time to walk. The kids enjoyed it especially when the teachers and parents ran the relays too! You know I couldn't let the kids have all the fun so I ran some too. My knee is paying for it today but I did have a good time. It's only been a year since my knee surgery and I did pretty good.
...weekends - I am so looking forward to the weekend. It can't come fast enough the down side the weekend goes by to fast :(
What are you thankful for?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Our Labor Day weekend
This weekend we went to see Kool and the gang in concert at The Sky Ute Resort and Casino. The kids and I had a fun time although, Brett did get tired because he had to wait a long time before they came on stage. (9:30pm - didn't i mention we were there about 7:15?) I forgot there is usually an opening act. They took about an hour and then of course getting all their equipment removed...which wasn't to bad they moved fast. They were a group from Farmington called Fools Gold I think? Anyway Kool and the Gang still sound pretty good. Yes "C" here is a picture just for you...I know that it is not the same as being there maybe next time.
I do apologize for the picture being so small but it came from my camera phone and we were in the 7th row so not to bad. (NOTE to self - I should remember to take my camera with me now that I have started this blog.) I'm must use my camera more often!
Then we decided to go to Telluride just for a drive and to get away from the house. Of course no pictures to show because I didn't take my camera again. The leaves haven't changed yet but they will pretty soon. Anyway we made a huge circle of a drive. Should have know that the passes to Silverton and Ouray would be busy with lots of very slow drivers. We got stuck behind 3 motorcycles that traveled anywhere from 20-25 mph and even slower on the curves on the passes. Just when I thought it would be safe to pass they of course sped up. Then slowed down again. The cars behind me were just as frustrated as I was so what else could we do but creep along them and look at the scenery. Other groups would pull off and then pull back on when a group of cars were behind them. Apparently nobody told this group about having the same courtesy. Just to get to Ouray took almost 3 hrs.
We finally arrived in Telluride, they too had lots of motorcycles plus the Telluride Film Festivals so it was a very happening town for a Sunday. We window shopped, ate lunch, bought some Palisade peaches (last of the season), looked in a few stores and road the gondola. Jes and I walked into a jewelry store just to look. I saw a very beautiful diamond and sapphire tennis bracelet and tried to peak at the price (all through the glass case). The price was more than what I paid for Jes's car YIKES!! Definitely jewelry for the rich and famous. Didn't see anyone famous btw. We arrived home with our peaches and they are delicious mmm, mmm, good!
Hope you all enjoyed this holiday...
I do apologize for the picture being so small but it came from my camera phone and we were in the 7th row so not to bad. (NOTE to self - I should remember to take my camera with me now that I have started this blog.) I'm must use my camera more often!
Then we decided to go to Telluride just for a drive and to get away from the house. Of course no pictures to show because I didn't take my camera again. The leaves haven't changed yet but they will pretty soon. Anyway we made a huge circle of a drive. Should have know that the passes to Silverton and Ouray would be busy with lots of very slow drivers. We got stuck behind 3 motorcycles that traveled anywhere from 20-25 mph and even slower on the curves on the passes. Just when I thought it would be safe to pass they of course sped up. Then slowed down again. The cars behind me were just as frustrated as I was so what else could we do but creep along them and look at the scenery. Other groups would pull off and then pull back on when a group of cars were behind them. Apparently nobody told this group about having the same courtesy. Just to get to Ouray took almost 3 hrs.
We finally arrived in Telluride, they too had lots of motorcycles plus the Telluride Film Festivals so it was a very happening town for a Sunday. We window shopped, ate lunch, bought some Palisade peaches (last of the season), looked in a few stores and road the gondola. Jes and I walked into a jewelry store just to look. I saw a very beautiful diamond and sapphire tennis bracelet and tried to peak at the price (all through the glass case). The price was more than what I paid for Jes's car YIKES!! Definitely jewelry for the rich and famous. Didn't see anyone famous btw. We arrived home with our peaches and they are delicious mmm, mmm, good!
Hope you all enjoyed this holiday...
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Thankful Thursday
Well I haven't posted for Thankful Thursday in a while just have been too busy. So for this post I decided to dedicate to my son Brett.
Today my heart broke because when I got home he was crying. I asked what had happened and he told me that some kids on the bus were mean to him. Saying that his name was "a girlie name" and that his clothes looked stupid. In the process someone else was spitting spitballs at him. Then he had to walk a short distance from the bus stop to the house and one of the kids got off with him and started kicking rocks at him. Well let me tell you that when this mama heard all of it I was ready to do some serious damage. Even his sister and brother were ready too. Fortunately for those little kids I didn't find them. Anyways I reminded Brett of all the wonderful qualities he has such as...
just to name a few...I mean seriously WHO WOULD WANT TO BE MEAN TO THIS SWEET BOY?! He has been through so much in his young life yet he is still this sweet, precious, innocent, loving son. He has been such a blessing to me. Thank you Lord for giving me such a precious gift to care for and cherish.
I am so thankful for him. He keeps me laughing when I feel like crying some days. I can't imagine my life without him.
See what I mean?
Today my heart broke because when I got home he was crying. I asked what had happened and he told me that some kids on the bus were mean to him. Saying that his name was "a girlie name" and that his clothes looked stupid. In the process someone else was spitting spitballs at him. Then he had to walk a short distance from the bus stop to the house and one of the kids got off with him and started kicking rocks at him. Well let me tell you that when this mama heard all of it I was ready to do some serious damage. Even his sister and brother were ready too. Fortunately for those little kids I didn't find them. Anyways I reminded Brett of all the wonderful qualities he has such as...
great kid
kind
kind
loving
caring
considerate
respectful
funny
helpful
respectful
funny
helpful
just to name a few...I mean seriously WHO WOULD WANT TO BE MEAN TO THIS SWEET BOY?! He has been through so much in his young life yet he is still this sweet, precious, innocent, loving son. He has been such a blessing to me. Thank you Lord for giving me such a precious gift to care for and cherish.
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