12/17/08

Poor Grandma

0 comments Posted by Kat at 10:06 PM

Here is a different version of Grandma Got Ran Over By a Reindeer. The interesting part is that this is a Christian band. Enjoy!

 

12/14/08

Success Sunday - Creativity

0 comments Posted by Kat at 4:51 PM

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"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money;
it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort."
Franklin D. Roosevelt

This week the thrill of creative effort was not my own but that of my sweet girl.
All she had was a piece of paper, scissors and glue and she created her first work of art.
Its the most beautiful piece I have ever seen.

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12/11/08

How Lovely Are Your Branches

2 comments Posted by Kat at 10:45 PM

Red Caboose Tree Farm 2008
The Family


Daddy and the kids with funny faces


We love each other, but only because daddy says so!


Hiding from the camera . . .

Gotcha, Cutie!


Hiding again . . .

Peek-A-Boo

I wanna play!



Peek-A-Boo!

Let me show you falling dirt!

Benny practically knocked the engineer over trying to give him the ticket.


Choo Choo


Here we come to my favorite part of our adventure. We had just sat down to eat the lunch we brought with us, when suddenly a daring fly took interest in Benny's lunch. He flew around for awhile before settling on the tip on Benny's nose. He screamed and wailed his arms while this fly simply looked at him. After I rescued my son, the fly returned and landed on his hand. Again with the screaming and wailing (only one arm this time) but I was quicker with the camera and took a few shots. They weren't perfectly clear but I was laughing pretty hard at the time. :)


The Petting Area


A curious goat.



A Picture Perfect Pony



Hungry Sheep, Smelling Donkeys, Hyperactive Pig

The view was beautifully rustic!


 

12/9/08

Spinning Into Thankfulness

0 comments Posted by Kat at 6:00 AM

Life has got me spinning. Not out of control but definitely spinning. It seems that the country's current economic struggles are finally impacting my husband's company. His work has always confused me but basically he works in the corporate level of a new automotive company which is doing really great. People love the atmosphere and the efficiency of car care. The problem is that the funding company which has built the company is being asked for repayment of loans due to the country's struggle. In order for the owner to keep the company running and pay the bills, he just sold all his retail property and layed off over half of the corporate employees. Fortunately, my husband's position is secure due to his extreme involvement with the company's training and computer programming. However, without the funds to keep the company growing, it will fail - even if the company is successful. His job is safe for now but it means that he will be working more than an hour from home, he won't be able to take his planned vacation at Christmas and will probably be out of a job in a few months.

This will be the second failed company that we have been with which makes this all the more difficult. We both had high hopes for this to work, which it still could, but its sad that it probably won't make it. In light of the terrible news, I can't help but be thankful. I am thankful that I have a wonderfully talented husband. I am thankful that we have children. I am thankful that we have a job and job opportunities if this does fail. Not everyone is so fortunate. Tim works with a sweet woman who has almost lost everything. Her husband is dying from brain cancer and has started to forget her. They have no children and she just lost her job. My husband's boss has actually kept her employed so she can keep her insurance for her husband's medical bills. She is such a sweet woman and I just want to wrap my arms around her, if only to take it away for a moment. How can I feel bad about our predicament when she is struggling so much? I still feel down about our situation but I am thankful for what we do have. We will have to cut back on spending, perhaps skip or shorten our trip to disneyworld next year and perhaps homeschool the kids full-time but at least we have each other.

 

12/7/08

Success Sunday - Make 'em Laugh

0 comments Posted by Kat at 5:42 AM

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A day without laughter is a day wasted.
- Charlie Chaplin

Everything is funny as long as it is happening to somebody else.
- Will Rogers

A woman tells her doctor, 'I've got a bad back.'
The doctor says, 'It's old age.'
The woman says, 'I want a second opinion.'
The doctor says: 'Okay - you're ugly as well.'
- Tommy Cooper

Everyone should have kids.
They are the greatest joy in the world.
But they are also terrorists.
You'll realize this as soon as they are born,
and they start using sleep deprivation to break you.
- Ray Romano

For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Because we all need a little humor to take us away from life's difficulties. I pray that you all have a wonderful and humorous week. Now take a peek at one of my all time favorite movies for more laughs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW02c5UNGl0


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12/6/08

Why I shouldn't drink!

0 comments Posted by Kat at 9:39 PM

1. I can't control what comes out of my mouth!
2. I want to dance on the table and with my tummy pooching out . . . well, I just might make you hurl.
3. I am a light weight and get killer headaches after one mimosa. Lovely!
4. Memories of my past come back to taunt me. (why am I asleep in my fruit loops?)
5. I threaten to steal my friends babies and I am sure they wonder - hmmm . . . that Kat girl is a bit crazy but does she really want my baby. Hopefully they will know that the answer is probably not. :-0

Doh!

 

12/2/08

Flaming Pants and Burnt Tushies

3 comments Posted by Kat at 3:46 PM

We have a pants on fire situation. Today, I decided to put my plants outside so they could get a little sun and since the weather is beautiful, I left my back door open to let the breeze in. I simply love these winter breezes. Lovely! A little while later I glance outside only to see my patience fleeing my body at lightening fast speeds. Both my plants had been moved and one has been stripped of its leaves and broken in half. After a moment of analyzing the situation (and a few deep breathes), I realize that our little man could be the only suspect capable of such a horrid crime. So I begin my interrogation of the plant killer.

Did you break mommy's plant?

No. (in the sweetest, cutest voice with the absolute look of sincerity on his face)

Okay, Did you take the leaves off?

No. (he is too freaking cute)

Alright! (Temper rising, but still in awe of cuteness) Did you move the plants?

No, mama. (This time just a hint of a smile)

Hmmm. How did my plant break?

I don't know! (so serious, maybe he is telling the truth)

This went on for awhile until I realized that he wasn't going to crack. In the end, he did have a burning fanny. Poor little liar.

 

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