I am dreading the ending of Downton. They did have a sort of behind the scenes show on last night which was pretty interesting. It really takes a lot of work to get everything right and on point with the time period. So many things I would have never noticed, so it was interesting to see. I hope everyone in your house is on the mend. I know what you mean about getting the itch to get out and walk (or in your case run). Even though I hate the losing an hour of sleep, I can't wait until daylight savings time so we can re-start our family walks after dinner. The kids grumble about it but now that we live in FL and it is so gorgeous out, we can't pass it up!
I know - it's so sad. I like to think it's taught me a little about manners. LOL I did sort-of watch those shows on Sunday, I was dozing off and eventually fell asleep. I did record them though - I will watch them eventually.
Yes - we are all feeling better now... Slight colds hanging on, but otherwise we are doing good.
Thanks for asking.
I am really wanting to get out there again... We had one really nice day and now it's back to being cold again - as we expected. It was nice to have our one day.
And I am very much ready for more. LOL I wouldn't pass it up either - I would love to be able to walk year round - or enjoy the outdoors... Except for a few weeks before Christmas. LOL That's the only time I really *love* winter.
I'm also so sad about the ending of Downton. I've already seen the final episode but I promise not to spoil it. I've loved that show and am sad to see it end. I do love a good period show -- I'm a sucker for the clothing! It's always so sad when family leaves after a visit, but I'm glad you were all able to enjoy your time together (even with sicknesses). We're working on plans right now to go visit my husband's family this summer. His Dad is 84 and in declining health, plus cancer and increasing memory problems. It's sad. We haven't all been out as a family to visit in a few years -- my husband has gone with the girls, and I have gone to visit when I took our oldest out to college, but it's been a while since we've been as a family.
I know - it's so sad. I've seen a couple of spoilers, so I kind of know what's going to happen... But I am trying to avoid them. Me too!!! I love the clothing and just the whole mind-set... The way things were and what was expected of a person. It's so fun to see and watch.
Yes - we did have a good time together. They are all home and readjusting.
I think a family visit would do you all good - and how wonderful that you can make it work! It sounds like the perfect time to go.
It's never easy when our loved ones age, I am dealing with many issues with my dad too - and even though he isn't that far away, sometimes it feels like he is not close enough either. I sure hope you are able to make a visit work with all of your schedules.
Cute picture of you and Josh!
Wishing you a quick/easy day at work!
Hahaha... Yes - we have very few pictures of us together while we were dating... Back in the days of film cameras. We were engaged quite quickly - sometimes you just *know* - and we knew. A year later we were married and then we had Allison and V... So - it was a whirlwind few years for us - I wouldn't change a thing though.
THank you - the first half or so went quickly - the last hour dragged. But it was an OK day. I hope you had a great day as well?
Looks like you had a great weekend. We had a good one, too. Yesterday was a lazy day for us, too, and we needed it! Isn't the nice weather great? We had temps in the high 60's yesterday. It was so wonderful to open all the windows, and give the house a good fresh air cleanse!
It was wonderful just to be lazy... I feel like I haven't had a true lazy day since before we left for Disney... I've been working like crazy since I got home - trying to stay caught up... Then having BMTL here and still trying to stay caught up. LOL It was so nice just to take a day off and breathe.
I cannot wait for warmer temps!!!
We opened up the house too - even though it was only in the 50s... It felt good to air it out for a day. I love spring for that reason - but I hate the muddy yards/dogs. LOL
I am so excited to get out there and start running again!
Hopefully in the next few weeks!
Sounds like you had a nice relaxing day yesterday.
What a bummer that you didn't know that V's school project was canceled before you start driving there. But I'm glad it wasn't a total waste of time since V got some driving practice out of it.
Yes my current car was a good purchase and I really love that car. It has been running like a clock. The past year I have had some expensive repair on it and as I've told you some time ago it will need some more repair to be allowed on the roads in 2017. But I really love that car. It can drive everywhere without a problem and it's easy to park because it so small which makes it an excelente geocaching car. It's going to be odd not having it anymore.
Yes - these school projects are going to be the death of me, I swear. I remember Allison's same project last year - and how it was just so terrible to coordinate... And V's is even worse this year. I still don't understand why teachers think this is an OK thing at this age? All of these kids have adult-type commitments now, which they can't just get out of... Trying to schedule anything where 7 of them can be in the same room at the same time, is almost impossible. This project is due next week, and it's worth half of their grades for this semester - if it isn't done or turned in - they will all certainly fail.
V sent an email to her teacher last night - they were supposed to meet up again, she was there, only one girl showed up - and when the girl showed up and saw no one else there, she left. V came home in tears - can't say that I blame her, it's very frustrating.
That is so awesome that your car has run well for you. I hope your new car is just as good to you.
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Nothing really exciting happened yesterday...
I did do my 30 day shred DVD in the morning - which is pretty impressive for me on a Target day.
I thought my eating was pretty good - until I entered it into MFP, and I was way over my general guidelines before I even ate dinner. I didn't eat anything bad all day - but it seems that it was very calorie dense, and I didn't realize it. Oh well - today is another day.
Target went by quickly - for the most part. The last hour dragged, but otherwise, it wasn't bad.
I came home, made dinner and relaxed all night... I went upstairs and watched another 2 episodes of Downton Abbey... I fell asleep half-way through the second one.
Today... I will be heavy lifting this morning.
Then I will be working all day... I should finish up last week's custom order today.
I have to run to town this afternoon... Then I have a hair appointment... Then I have another appointment after that. So, I have lots of errands to take care of. It will be a full day for sure.
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I am starting to pull together outfits for our October trip. The outfit I am mostly concentrating on right now is my Halloween themed outfit... I've been buying accessories for months now, and it's coming together quite nicely. It's a little difficult for October - as I remember it being warmer vs. cooler at that time of year?
So, I think - again - I will need a variety of clothing options. I will be bringing my trusty crop leggings again - those have been a life saver on these trips. But I think this trip will also need some shorts? I've brought them on my last 2 trips and haven't worn them (maybe once?)...
I am really hoping to redo some of my themes and possibly add in another new theme, as well. Now that I don't carry as much in the parks - I am feeling like I am almost ready to retire my Minnie Bag. I won't be retiring my Donald bag - or if I do - I'll never get rid of that one... but I've been feeling like I want to have a Donald UPB again... So, I might work on that as time permits too? And - of course - I still have dreams of making myself a Chip & Dale bag... So, there are a few themes I'd like to concentrate on over the next few months.
I really love the variety and ability to wear any of my outfits in any park at any time... So, I can go more by what I feel like on any particular day, vs. what I have to wear by which park we are in.
And then there is my Toy Story set... I am not sure what to do about that one? I love it so much - but I feel like I've worn it a bazillion times - with every color combo that I can possibly do... I'll keep the TS theme - I am certain, but I may remake that bag again - and do something else? I haven't decided.
I better get working if I have hopes of getting any of this done though. LOL
ETA... I forgot to add, I was able to find V's birthday gift at a reasonable price... I found the Vera Bradley Where's Mickey Campus Backpack and Large Duffel for her set... So, now she will have an entire travel set for when we go to the lake this summer and when we go to Disney in October. I am excited I found these pieces before they were gone - as they are retired and now the prices are very high for them, due to limited availability.
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One of our last photos with Thomas before he left... We never did get 2 photos that I desperatly wanted... A photo of just the cousins and a photo of the littles with us. But we did get this one, and it's a good one.
I hope all of you have a great day - Prayers and Pixie Dust to all!
D~
Since I know how hard it is to get up that last hill to my parents house and some of the other hills in Tromsø without a 4WD I'm not taking any chances NOT getting a 4WD. I'm sure I would regret not getting a 4WD and I would be really angry and swear every single day during the winter for the next 11 years. So I think paying $525 a year to have the 4WD is TOTALLY worth the money.
