Cruisin

Yes, only a year and a half late the Wondergems are going on the long awaited 10 year anniversary vacation. It has been an on again, off again affair. First obstacle, do we have the money? Got the taxes done and there is even a little extra to maybe start on the basement. Second obstacle, where do we go and will it work with our dates? After MANY hours on the computer (I know why they have travel agents) we find a cruise that will work with our dates and frequent flyer miles. Third obstacle, will somebody watch our kids? In come the grandparents, between the two sets we've got it covered. Now it is time to warm up the tanning beds (Nicole if only you lived closer), so as to not scare the other passengers with our pasty white skin, shop for a new bathing suit (ugh!) and see if we can take off a few pounds in two week. Sunny weather, here we come. Stay tuned for the preparations.

Double JJ Ranch

Noah, Elli, and I joined Rob at the Double JJ Ranch for a Church Planters retreat. We left on Sunday afternoon and returned this morning. It was our first time at the ranch. We got to the ranch an hour and half later than planned, thus cutting into the time we were to spend in the water park. When we finally did arrive we drove around another 20 minutes trying to find out where we were to stay. (the place is huge). We decided that just Noah and I would go to the park due the time constraint and to save a little money. I drove up and passed the water park. As I was doing an illegal u-turn I got stuck in a ditch and mainteance had to pull me out. When we finally got inside, the workers didn't know about the special prices our group was to get. That took another 10 minutes and finally we were on our way. Up to the big slide we walked with our tube, ready to go down when Noah darted off and said that maybe next year he would try the slides, he was too scared. I don't think I have ever paid $40 to ride on a lazy river for 45 minutes in my life, definitely not worth the price except for this big silly grin on a little 6 year olds face. Over all we really did have a good time despite our expensive tube ride, freezing cold cabin, and Rob losing his cell phone. We feel blessed that we have opportunities to do special things like that. Maybe Noah won't hate being a PK after all.

Confessions of stay at home mom

I was tagged by my friend Nicole in this little game of confession tag. So here goes. - I don't iron, at all, I won't even buy clothes if they might need to be ironed. - I don't vaccum my stairs, I even bought a new dust buster purposely for it and still don't - My kids scrapbooks are up to date but don't look in my hall closet or my laundry room. - I always do my hair even on my stay at home all day days, no make up though. - I can occasionly be found "dozing" while telling people I am cuddling with my kids at 4:00 during Curious George. - I will hide "pretending" to use the bathroom to get away from my kids. - I spend way to much time on the internet, especially since creating this blog. Ok, not to freaky. I would like to hear confessions from the appraisal office or maybe from the pharmacy, Kraig-e-boy I haven't heard from you lately have you actually been working. I heard a rumor that fig was working hard in January, but I don't believe it's true. I look forward to your responses (I think).

Blizzard of 2007

So what did you do this weekend while trapped in your home? I actually went to a baby shower on Saturday morning ( they weren't calling it a blizzard when I left). I felt quite brave and adventurous when I left. I had to go out near the airport it was a litlle dicey but hey, I grew up in Michigan, nothing I couldn't handle. On the way home it was quite another story. As I am driving 15 miles per hour on the M-6 only being able to see about 3 feet in front of me, I was thinking maybe this wasn't the best idea. It was nasty out but I made it home without any mishaps. I did not venture out again until today. Sunday was quite relaxing. I got a little nap in and I mean little cause Noah thought I didn't really need one. Noah and I did a little scrapbooking or arts and crafts for those of you who are worried about Noah's interests. I did a little baking and of course watched the superbowl. ( Well, mainly I watched the commercials). Every now and then it's fun to get trapped and stay in.