The View From My Front Porch

After they'd plowed out my driveway and shoveled the sidewalk and steps. UGH, we've had record snowfalls for December and this is the first year in many that I don't have a tropical vacation planned for January. Someone hates me!

So, That Should Teach Me

I woke up early in the morning Christmas Eve with chills, diarrhea and nausea. At about 5:30AM, I decided that maybe if I took a bath, I'd feel better. Uhhh, no. There I sat in the tub with wet hair, crying because I had to get out and I could hardly stand. I half sat and half laid on the floor to dry my hair and then crawled back in bed. Each time I had to run to the bathroom, I got weaker and was almost passing out from the effort. At 7:30, I called Allison and asked her to come and get Stella because I was too sick to watch her while the cleaning lady was here. Karter came and picked her up at 8 and the cleaning lady came at 9. I laid on the couch while she cleaned my bathroom and my bedroom and then ran to my bed, where I spent the rest of the day. I was so dehydrated by then that I was having horrendous cramps in my legs and finally at 6:30PM I called and asked Allison to send my Mom over. They all came and because I couldn't stand anymore, they called an ambulance to transport me to the hospital, where I spent three nights. So, next time I feel Bah Humbug about Christmas, I think I'll keep it to myself.

Bah Humbug!

I'm so not into the season this year. My house isn't decorated, I made only two batches of caramels, I sent two Christmas cards, I bought three gifts (they're all the same thing and not wrapped yet) and I don't even care. Bah!!

P.S. I did finally go get the boys' savings bonds today though so they don't someday wonder why they got bonds every year except 2008. Bah!

Sunday with the Lesmanns

Stella and I spent the day with Allison, Karter, Jameson and Gage. We made sweet and sour sauce and a bunch of egg rolls which we, along with Karter's friend, Babs devoured. (Sure wish that guy was at least 10 years older, he's a sweetie.)
We used ground turkey in the egg rolls this time and they tasted as good as the ones we made last time with pork. The turkey was probably a little healthier for us but I suppose the deep frying negated that. Oh well, they were still good.
I also made a pan of fudge and Allison made cut out sugar cookies that she and the boys were getting ready to frost and decorate just as Stella and I left.
Stella is all pooped out and her Mom isn't far behind :) But, we had a nice day.

Playmates

Quote of The Month

Life's a mountain, not a beach.

Dads and Lads Cake Decorating Event

Watching Nugget

Proud Big Brother

Merry Christmas Stella!!

My Mom makes counted cross stitch Christmas stockings. She's made them for all five of her kids, their spouses, all ten of her grandkids, their spouses and her great grandchildren. This year, Thomas and Stella got one and she even personalized Stella's so that one of the dogs has markings very similar to hers :) Thanks Mom!

Boy Box

Allan got a new office chair, David got a "boxit." Or, at least that's what he called it. My guess is that he mixed box with basket. Whatever the case, he had a big time playing in his boxit :)

23 Below Zero

With a high predicted of 16 below zero. Makes you want to jump out of bed and get your errands done now doesn't it?

Vince and Amy Rocked!

Allan babysat all three boys so that Sarah and I could go to Vince Gill and Amy Grant's Christmas Concert last Friday night! Loved it! Thank you Sarah and Allan!

Note to Vince Gill fans:

You haven't lived until you've heard him sing "Oh Holy Night" I got goosebumps and he got a standing ovation. Go, Vince!!

Ta Da!!!! Number Five Has Arrived!!

Another one for Jim's team!! I just know he's somewhere grinning from ear to ear and as proud as punch :)

Thomas James was born December 2nd, and weighed in at 8 pounds 7 ounces. He looks a lot like his Mommy did as a baby :)