Off and running in 2008

Well, it's already a week into the new year. The only new resolution I have made is to spend 15 minutes a day on cleaning in my house. I'm good at starting projects and then not getting them finished and they clutter up the house.

Yesterday I started a new puzzle. Mom gave up right away because there are too many weird peices and there are parts of it that are cut out and it's got scalloped edges. So the moral of the story is...it's gonna take a while. What I really wanna get is a Wii; but until they lose their appeal they are way to expensive for me. So in the meantime I'll put puzzles together.

Jason and I have been big fans of the food network lately. Our favorites so far are Guy Fieri and Rachel Ray. I always kinda got annoyed with Rachel Ray but we watched the Chefography about her and it makes me kinda like her. Even Jason agree's that she's just a down to earth kinda person. We get excited about new recipes and try them out about once a week and Jason's even thinking about cooking once in a while. He says his folks always told him he was good at cooking if he ever bothered to try it. I'll believe it when I see it. He loves to grill and he will make chili...that's about the limit I've seen.

April at work tried out our new vision insurance already this last week. She said all she had to pay was 35 dollars and that covered the office visit and the glasses, so I can't compalin about that. I think maybe i'll try it out and get some contacts to try for a change. i might even see about bifocal contacts since it seems like I'm reading alot now.

Frazee has agreed to do the wedding and we just have to find the location for the wedding. Shelley has been busy researching different ppl to hire for discount services. And Cindy has 10 tree's worth of magazines to look thru to maybe find some simple bridesmaid dresses.

The fog looks like its not clearing up a whole lot. My neighbors flew in from New York this afternoon; I'm surpriesed that flights were running. Well, I hope everythings good with everyone else... Mom says grandpa's blood sugars have been extra low, so hopefully that's a good sign that maybe he can get away from shots and just stick to the pills he's taking. Shelley got to meet Dr. Ohara last week. Other then that...no news. Bye for now...Happy new year.

Well it's almost a new year. I have to plan a dessert for the New Years Eve Christmas Party tommorrow night...and just for my favorite sister Melinda Jane, I'm thinking maybe I'll make a chocolate layer cheesecake. I just have to get to Hy Vee to get all my supplies...but then it's dessert time. I think the next party we have should be a birthday party for my little momster Jo. What do ya'll think? I think that sounds like a great idea. And even though Shelley doesn't like being a year older...we can celebrate her birthday too! Hope your all having a happy Sunday. See you tommorrow night!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas everyone! Having a lovely day here at work...soon to be over. I hope everyone gets everything they always wanted!!!

Finally back!

After a long delay I'm finally writing again! Sorry to get so far behind (MELINDA). December has been crazy busy from the get go. I am shocked at how fast the month flew by. Melinda had her second trip to rochester, Mn to the Chrons dr. on Thursday; and will be trying some new medicine! Keep your fingers crossed! The first Sunday in Dec. was exciting for us because I got Jason out of bed early to take me to the ER. But, after an expensive trip to the Charles City ER, and a lot of pain medicine later, I found the only thing I needed was a trip to the Chiropractor.
Soon after that Jason caught the flu and spent 3 days down in bed...which in extremely unusual for him. We had a fun overnight trip to Rochester though on the 9-10th while we all took a trip to Rochester for Melinda's initial consult w/ Dr. Pardy.

Things in the insurance department at the hospital are booming as usual. I'm somewhat independant now with some occasional assistance from my good friend Christie! She answers my millions of questions each day and gives me a good ear to vent to on days when the tension is high. On a VERY positive note, Mom had an interview with the H.I.M. or Health Information Management (medical records) department on Wednesday. Everyone talk to the universe!!! Way to go momster! Cindy is a good team leader and I couldn't be happier that she got that job instead of me. She gets do deal with all the psycotic nut cases we like to call the Buisness office!

Jason and I just finished the last little bit of Christmas shopping this morning. We made a quick trip to Mason City before the snow storm hits us this evening. The forcast for Charles City area is predicting anywhere from 5-8 inches here. Too bad we dont have all the ice out of the way from the last storm. Guess we wont have to worry about a white Christmas this year!!

My neighbor lady just called from New York to ask how the weather is back here. She says she'll be thinking of us digging out while she's at Radio City Music Hall tommorrow night, watching the Rockettes. ( I'd rather be somewhere warm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Thanks to everyone who sent cards. You know I always have good intentions...they just dont always work out quite like I wish they would! But in my defense, I did think about it. Stay warm everyone, I'll try to write more regularly again, I PROMISE.

Ahhhhh..........

I'm going for the laziest person award today. Thanks to everyone who came last night. I had a lot of fun...hopefully you all did too. I'm sure I'll be enjoying leftovers for days to come. Everything is back to normal here now (as normal as it gets anyway). Jason is off hunting; I am just enjoying one nap after another. I'll be back later with some pictures. I just wanted to say thanks again to everyone. Now I can start planning for next year ;). Happy Sunday everyone. 30 days till Christmas!

Happy Birthday Sloan!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Sloany!!!!! I can't believe your already 5 years old! (or is that 7?)


Well we have made it thru yet another day...and that brings us closer to turkey day and for me; a 4 day weekend. I hope all of you are hungry!! I went to fareway today and bought (not just 1) but 2 huge turkeys!!!!!!!!! It seems that every year I make a big turkey but never have much for leftovers. We all like to eat and the turkey is always a treat. So, this year there will be more then enough for everyone! Besides the 2 turkeys (almost 44 lbs worth) I got a giant ham. Jason requested a ham since he prefers that over a turkey. So now I just have to get arrangements made to cook all of this turkey! And I need to line up a table to put all this food on.

Hopefully Melinda can hook me up with a picture of the birthday boy that I can post on here for this special occasion. Dont forget his after turkey party. I have an idea for somthing a little bit special for the birthday boy this year. Hopefully I can get it all lined up.

Well it's been a long and dreary day. Hopefully you'll forgive me for my short blog tonight so I can go veg out on the couch until Jason gets home. Whats everyone planning for supper? It looks like we are having steak...mmmmmmm good! Stay tuned for pics of the birthday boy.

Another Monday gone...

This week is short so it's nice to have one day down. Nothing new to report. I forgot i had a meeting till 5 so I went in at my usual 6 a.m. After a long 11 hours, I was ready to be home. During the meeting I got to sit by someone who sounded as if they have bronchitis. So dear god help me if I get sick before Thanksgiving I will be so so mad!!! Why can't ppl stay away when they are sick?!:????

Other then that my toes are cold so i'm thinking of soaking them in a nice hot tub tonight. Doesn't that sound good? MMMHMMM! I just wish I knew what I was having for supper tonight. We ate at arby's yesterday so Jason will have a fit if I suggest eating out again. Eating out is easy tho...just more expensive then home cooking.

Well my to do list for thanksgiving is getting longer but I'm getting really excited. I look forward to this all year long...it's always over way too soon! I'm not really looking forward to Christmas though. After being overdrawn for a few days already, I dont know how to afford Christmas. I'll have to have ol' tightwad help me out huh? That'll be the day!!!

Well...for the 'interuppters' out there..I think I'm gonna....... Because I'm getting....... I hope you all stay......... Please read this ........ Nighty ......!