SHOPPING SPREE
I finally got Stacia back to bed at about 5:30 this morning. I slept in until 8:30. When I got up Mike said, grab a shower and let’s go to J. C. Penney. Folks who know me, know that I HATE hanging out at the mall. I don’t shop at the mall. BUT there was a sale on luggage and running shoes and he wanted to check it out. We headed to the mall, and I must admit I was NOT happy at the prices of luggage – even on SALE. I was bored sitting around and watching Mike check the things out. I half-heartedly began to check out the other sales. I found a couple of shirts for the boys….but I was still bored….UNTIL….I noted the women’s department had some clearance racks. ::::snort:::
I have 3 denim jumpers. I have them because they are GREAT after you have a baby…..but the thing is that by this time I should be back into the right side of my closet…and I’m not. I really like vivid, rich colors…and the jumper thing is getting old. I tried to find a nice dress before we went to WA for the girl’s graduation; but I couldn’t find any that were bright and cheerful….and anything I found was more $ than I wanted to spend. It was with interest that I glimpsed a second sign that said “take an additional 50% off clearance…75% off”. This held promise. I told Mike I was going to check out the ladies department. I found 4 dresses that fit, that I like, that were $17 each…down from $80 each. HOOT HOOT! I also found a pant suit…that I may wear to something sort of “official” or not…..I really haven’t had to make any command performances at the spouses club on base….but if necessary; I’m set. {bg}
Mike came back from checking the entire mall for luggage and noted my good finds. He then suggested that we zip over to Sam’s to see what sort of luggage they had. I called the girls and told them to get over to Penneys and that we’d be back from Sam’s to pay for whatever they found. Bre needed more time to gussy up. Krista hopped in the car. We found nothing that would work for luggage at Sam’s. I did buy groceries for dinner tomorrow. We are having some friends over after chapel. Anyway, back at Penneys: Mike continued to check out the luggage at Penneys while Krista and I checked out the Jr dept this time. She found some really cute things…skirts, dresses, jeans, shirts…all on sale. She’s set for under $80. Mike surfaced with two 30” samsonites. He was a bit taken aback that we had another huge bag and were ready to move on.
After our mad shopping spree Mike wanted to take me to lunch. Krista took the van home and we took her car out for lunch. Eating out is always nice. Then we stopped at Office Depot so that Mike could buy a jump drive for the trip. I was very frustrated when the salesmen told me that I CANNOT buy the HP battery I need for my IPAQ. Less than a year ago THEY were the ones that told me if I had an IPAQ I could buy the battery right off the shelf. Not so – now they carry PALM! Which is what I had and the battery went out - I didn’t want to mess with sending it away for a new battery. ARGH. I’m not happy about this.
Steve and Debby dropped by. Steve fixed Krista’s laptop. Somehow her password got changed and she couldn’t get into it – but we all attended hacker 101 and learned how to get around such things. Steve also tried to figure out what is wrong with our network. He is doing some more studying on that and may try to fix it tomorrow at lunch.
I made brownies and home made ice cream for tomorrow. As soon as the ice cream started churning I headed BACK to the mall with Bre. Bre found some capris, jeans, skirts, tops and such…..also for about $80. All in all we saved :::drum roll please:::: $875 today at the mall (Mike’s suitcases were $129 off - each). I doubt that Mike will suggest taking me to the mall again anytime soon…but now the MONSTER has been reawakened. Last time I was a mall rat was when Karen and I would hang out there during the time we lived in San Antonio. She always said to wait for the sales and then the mall was just as cheap or cheaper than Wal-Mart…today proved that…so I’ll begin to pay more attention to the sales flyers…but really I need to probably stay out of the mall….unless…like today, I have specific things I’m looking for. I know I need to find some pants for the boys that have the adjustable waists…..
Saturday, August 26, 2006
FRIDAY
We planned Friday to be a stay home and get things done day...though it didn't really work out that way.
It is Mike's day off - but he went in to the office.
Josiah worked an a.m. shift. He has been hoping for a shift change so he could be home for Friday Family night.
Krista and I went to pick up her bike and the stopped by Baker's Street to chat and such. I'm totally enjoying catching up with the girls and exploring all the new aspects of their character.
Arielle went to play with a friend most the afternoon.
Jamin made pizza for dinner.
Bre, Krista and I went on a PWOC outing. We ate at a restaurant that we'd heard a lot about - Peasant Village. It was good. Turn out was, as always, less than I'd like to see....but I'm realizing that this is the way things will be on this base - due to lack of base housing, make up of the base population etc. We'll have fun with the few who do participate.
The family that was "left behind" watched *Shaggy Dog*. We came home just as Hogan's Heroes began. I went to bed before midnight - which was good as Stacia has been up since 3 a.m.
We planned Friday to be a stay home and get things done day...though it didn't really work out that way.
It is Mike's day off - but he went in to the office.
Josiah worked an a.m. shift. He has been hoping for a shift change so he could be home for Friday Family night.
Krista and I went to pick up her bike and the stopped by Baker's Street to chat and such. I'm totally enjoying catching up with the girls and exploring all the new aspects of their character.
Arielle went to play with a friend most the afternoon.
Jamin made pizza for dinner.
Bre, Krista and I went on a PWOC outing. We ate at a restaurant that we'd heard a lot about - Peasant Village. It was good. Turn out was, as always, less than I'd like to see....but I'm realizing that this is the way things will be on this base - due to lack of base housing, make up of the base population etc. We'll have fun with the few who do participate.
The family that was "left behind" watched *Shaggy Dog*. We came home just as Hogan's Heroes began. I went to bed before midnight - which was good as Stacia has been up since 3 a.m.
Friday, August 25, 2006
CLARIFICATION
The other night I mentioned the girls' passions and didn't choose my words carefully. See what happens when I compose at blogger and don't spell check or grammar check????
Bre's passion is NOT to hurt people. ::::snort::: She has a passion to see hurting people healed and to see authentic and vital revival/worship in the church. After her second year at Master's Commission she is thinking of studying for a Bachelor of Social Work to be able to help some of life's most hurting (children).
Krista's passion is not for airmen per se ::::snort::: :::hiccup::: but to see godly ministers and ministries impacting the lives of airmen so that they become a mobile force of missionaries reaching throughout the world with the love of Christ. Krista is still praying about where she goes after 2nd year Master's Commission. Her plan is to pursue being an Air Force chaplain - but she is very open to "marrying in" (I've not found any suitable single AF chaplains to date) or to being involved in some of the parachurch ministries that routinely minister in the military setting ie MCYM (Miliatary Christian Youth Ministries - I think), Navigators.....
My passion is to raise children who have a wholehearted love for God and to mentor women into having a wholehearted love of God....but then that's in my profile.
Josiah is passionate about finishing high schoool, Jamin is passionate about weights, writing, nutrition and missions, Jared is passionate about "the Academy", reading and writing, Arielle is passionate about avoiding teasing by her brothers, and Nolan is passionate about playing. Zander has a passion for dinosaurs and Stacia is very passionate about unplugging computer modems and Brown Cow Yogurt.
I think that covers it. Hmm....Mike would have to tell you his passion in his own words. I suspect a combination of Krista and my wordings.
Back to regular programming.
The other night I mentioned the girls' passions and didn't choose my words carefully. See what happens when I compose at blogger and don't spell check or grammar check????
Bre's passion is NOT to hurt people. ::::snort::: She has a passion to see hurting people healed and to see authentic and vital revival/worship in the church. After her second year at Master's Commission she is thinking of studying for a Bachelor of Social Work to be able to help some of life's most hurting (children).
Krista's passion is not for airmen per se ::::snort::: :::hiccup::: but to see godly ministers and ministries impacting the lives of airmen so that they become a mobile force of missionaries reaching throughout the world with the love of Christ. Krista is still praying about where she goes after 2nd year Master's Commission. Her plan is to pursue being an Air Force chaplain - but she is very open to "marrying in" (I've not found any suitable single AF chaplains to date) or to being involved in some of the parachurch ministries that routinely minister in the military setting ie MCYM (Miliatary Christian Youth Ministries - I think), Navigators.....
My passion is to raise children who have a wholehearted love for God and to mentor women into having a wholehearted love of God....but then that's in my profile.
Josiah is passionate about finishing high schoool, Jamin is passionate about weights, writing, nutrition and missions, Jared is passionate about "the Academy", reading and writing, Arielle is passionate about avoiding teasing by her brothers, and Nolan is passionate about playing. Zander has a passion for dinosaurs and Stacia is very passionate about unplugging computer modems and Brown Cow Yogurt.
I think that covers it. Hmm....Mike would have to tell you his passion in his own words. I suspect a combination of Krista and my wordings.
Back to regular programming.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
The day is over….and I’m relieved. Tomorrow will be a much more relaxed day.
I attended our monthly Parish Advisory Committee meeting today. I think this is roughly like a deacon or elder board in a civilian church…..though it’s members and reps from 3 very distinct “churches” that all work together…well anyway…today was that meeting. I had just enough time to run home, pick up kids and head out to the homeschool kick off – IFFFF everything went as planned. It didn’t. The meeting was 15 minutes late breaking up. {vbg}
I zipped out of the meeting and ran home. The children were ready to go. Bre and Krista opted not to swim today and asked me to leave Stacia home. I did. Krista ran out and bought Mike a shirt for tonight and they did “things” while the rest of us went to the kick off.
SACSHA homeschool kick off was at Brown’s pool. It was fun. The pool has several slides, diving boards and such. All in all it was a good day. Josiah and Jamin were able to come to. We all had fun.
We rushed home at 4 and had time to steam shirts, take showers, and get gussied up for our “photo shoot”. Colin of Matchless Photography took our photos at the Visitor Center. I think they are going to be nice. A few of our members were surprised at his dreadlocks but hey I told them they wanted me to get a My Space and be cool. At least *I* wasn’t wearing dreadlocks…though come to think of it that may take care of my terrible brittle over-processed hair problem. I’m counting down the days now until me get to get my hair colored again.
Dressed as the Von Trapp Family Singers, we made our way to Scholtskys for dinner and then out to the bat bridge to show the girls the nightly bat exodus.
Quickly in other news, because everyone is waiting for Bre (on the phone to a friend) and me…..Mike was NOT given the small pox shot today. They said that it would be dangerous with our “factors”. He’ll get the shot in theater. He DID get a typhoid shot – ouch I remember those. He DID come home with a new uniform that he can wear next Thursday afternoon – it has the major rank on it. Jared seemed a bit disappointed. He said, “Don’t you get stripes on your shoulder with this promotion?” LOL I guess we should explain the whole military hierarchy thing to him one of these days – he is 12 and he does want to go to the Academy….
I attended our monthly Parish Advisory Committee meeting today. I think this is roughly like a deacon or elder board in a civilian church…..though it’s members and reps from 3 very distinct “churches” that all work together…well anyway…today was that meeting. I had just enough time to run home, pick up kids and head out to the homeschool kick off – IFFFF everything went as planned. It didn’t. The meeting was 15 minutes late breaking up. {vbg}
I zipped out of the meeting and ran home. The children were ready to go. Bre and Krista opted not to swim today and asked me to leave Stacia home. I did. Krista ran out and bought Mike a shirt for tonight and they did “things” while the rest of us went to the kick off.
SACSHA homeschool kick off was at Brown’s pool. It was fun. The pool has several slides, diving boards and such. All in all it was a good day. Josiah and Jamin were able to come to. We all had fun.
We rushed home at 4 and had time to steam shirts, take showers, and get gussied up for our “photo shoot”. Colin of Matchless Photography took our photos at the Visitor Center. I think they are going to be nice. A few of our members were surprised at his dreadlocks but hey I told them they wanted me to get a My Space and be cool. At least *I* wasn’t wearing dreadlocks…though come to think of it that may take care of my terrible brittle over-processed hair problem. I’m counting down the days now until me get to get my hair colored again.
Dressed as the Von Trapp Family Singers, we made our way to Scholtskys for dinner and then out to the bat bridge to show the girls the nightly bat exodus.
Quickly in other news, because everyone is waiting for Bre (on the phone to a friend) and me…..Mike was NOT given the small pox shot today. They said that it would be dangerous with our “factors”. He’ll get the shot in theater. He DID get a typhoid shot – ouch I remember those. He DID come home with a new uniform that he can wear next Thursday afternoon – it has the major rank on it. Jared seemed a bit disappointed. He said, “Don’t you get stripes on your shoulder with this promotion?” LOL I guess we should explain the whole military hierarchy thing to him one of these days – he is 12 and he does want to go to the Academy….
BUZZZZZZZ
Nolan and Zander both have the G family cowlick.....well they wanted skater hair.....yesterday Zander was quite taken aback by Andrew's spikes when we met to bowl. He kept telling Andrew, "Your hair is sticking up but mine isn't". This was quite funny because his WAS sticking up despite water, gel, and hair spray. He had a major "Alfalfa" going on!
Today he exclaimed, "Mom, my HAIRS sticking up".
"Yep, it is", I told him.
"Well...hmmm...let's cut it!", he replied...and so we did.
Nolan and Zander both have the G family cowlick.....well they wanted skater hair.....yesterday Zander was quite taken aback by Andrew's spikes when we met to bowl. He kept telling Andrew, "Your hair is sticking up but mine isn't". This was quite funny because his WAS sticking up despite water, gel, and hair spray. He had a major "Alfalfa" going on!
Today he exclaimed, "Mom, my HAIRS sticking up".
"Yep, it is", I told him.
"Well...hmmm...let's cut it!", he replied...and so we did.
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Ok - I would love to hear from everyone. How do YOU handle blog comments? Or how do you think they should be handled.
On My Space the comments are all left on a front page and everyone reads them and it is great fun.
I have my name so that when I leave a comment folks can click on it and see who I am and evidently get my email address because several send me personal emails when I comment on their blogs (not folks who would KNOW my email address).
Sometimes I leave comments after their comments - but as some mention - you never know if folks go back and READ your reply. I always do. {bg}
I've copied and pasted comments into a new blog entry and responded to several at once....
What do those of you who blog do? If you don't blog I'd still like to know which way seems best to you for answering your comments.
The question of the day.....
Ok - I would love to hear from everyone. How do YOU handle blog comments? Or how do you think they should be handled.
On My Space the comments are all left on a front page and everyone reads them and it is great fun.
I have my name so that when I leave a comment folks can click on it and see who I am and evidently get my email address because several send me personal emails when I comment on their blogs (not folks who would KNOW my email address).
Sometimes I leave comments after their comments - but as some mention - you never know if folks go back and READ your reply. I always do. {bg}
I've copied and pasted comments into a new blog entry and responded to several at once....
What do those of you who blog do? If you don't blog I'd still like to know which way seems best to you for answering your comments.
The question of the day.....
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