Just Some Pics from Around Our House

I got bored a couple months ago and started snapping pictures. I just found them again when I downloaded a bunch of pictures off of my camera. Wanna take a look?

Here you go















Thing I'm thankful for today:
Time to enjoy a hobby.

Scientist Have Found...

that there is in fact a shy gene. It was found hiding behind two other genes. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

To All You Nay Sayers

At the beginning of the month I was given a treadmill. It belonged to Dennis, but from what I understand he was using it to hang clothes from (I don't think this is unusual, as I have heard many people use their treadmills for this).

A little birdie told me that there is a wager going on about how much use I will get out of the treadmill. Well....I've been on it all but two days since it was dropped off at the house. Don't worry Aunt Vicki - I won't let you down.

Booyah baby! How about them apples :)


I'm looking pretty good for only working out for 2 weeks - hehehe.

Things I'm thankful for:

A three day weekend.
The treadmill to help me get healthy.

I Told You So

I came home the other day to find a nice big tree lying in our driveway. It had been storming pretty hard, and the tree looked sketchy to begin with, diseased maybe. I had been after Todd for weeks to cut it down before it fell. To late!

When I drove up the driveway, I was welcomed by Todd saying to me, "Darn, you're home already." I love you too honey! He knew that he was going to get a big dose of I told you so and wanted to make the tree disappear before I got home.

I laughed when I saw what Todd used to clear the tree mess up with. It looked like a little toy chainsaw. It looked like it was one of his nephews. It did do the job.


What I saw when I got home.


Todd's little helpers.


Todd's toy chainsaw.


All clear.

What I'm thankful for:
An awesome start to the new year.
No trees in the road :)

Party Like ...

you are going to have to work the next day, that's what Todd and I did for the New Year. Like the party animals we are, we ate some yummy taco salad, watched two episodes of Fringe, and then made a mad dash to our EB (electric blanket). Once there, we promptly fell asleep. Something about our 40's has sure made us in to, well, old people.

The kids did their own thing, Austin worked and played games after work, Alexxa went to Cory's house and celebrated with his family. We don't have cable, so there really was no point in staying up late, it would just make us tired and grumpy the next day.

Although our New Year was pretty low key, the two prior two days we had fun. On Wednesday we all went to the snow and played around, and on Thursday Todd, Lexx, Cory and I went bowling. I pretty much stunk and scored the lowest out of the two games I played. The other three took turns getting strikes and spares while I was lucky not to gutter ball it. As stinky as I am, I had tons of fun.

I hope that everyone had a safe and Happy New Year. Here's to a great MMXI.


Austin tried pulling Lexx on the sled. That lasted about 10 seconds.


Todd then tried to pull Austin and Lexx. That lasted about 20 seconds.


Then Mr. Jeep got in on the action. We played for the rest of the PM.


The place where we played in the snow.


Todd, Austin and Alexxa hamming it up.


Austin and Alexxa being pulled by the Todd (and the Jeep).

Things I'm thankful for today:
The ability to party like a rockstar (hehehehe).
Getting to go to the snow with the fam.
Feeling like I'm a kid again because I'm playing in the snow.

Merry Christmas!

Yes I've been MIA for about two weeks while I prepared for the holiday festivities. This is one of my favorite times of the year: Decorating the house, trying to find the perfect gift for those you love, spending time with family.

Traditions have changed in our house, as we are now celebrating with four adults instead of two adults and two children. The piles of toys have now been replaced with more adult gifts like electronics, clothes and movies. The 6 o'clock wake up call by the excited children is now non-existent...I actually had to go wake Austin and Alexxa up this Christmas, can you believe it?

I wouldn't say having adult children is better or worse, just different. I have to say that one positive to the kids growing up is that they appreciate being together as a family and are learning to cherish and appreciate those few special moments that we get to spend together.

I hope you and your family had an absolutely spectacular Christmas, and here's wishing you a Happy New Year :) Now go to bed.


RAWR!


Brenda the Christmas Elf.


Cowboy, I think you need a smaller hat size.


Epic Nerf gun war - Get 'em Lynn.


Mass chaos.


Kierra taking in all the craziness.


Watch out, Anne's on the prowl.


Bret bringing in the big guns.


Brie on the attack.


Robb and Alexxa getting in on the action.


Amy, Anne and Dennis hard at work.


Amy enjoying a little glass (cough, cough) of wine ;P


Brie in her human hamster ball. Check out the hairdo :)


Adam taking in the festivities. What's wrong with this picture?


Dennis checking out his awesome Christmas gift.


Those are some good looking kids there.

Thing I'm thankful for today:
Another wonderful Christmas spent with loved ones.

A Drive-By Hello

I thought I would check in before everyone decided to stop reading my blog. My computer has totally crapped out on me, so it is really difficult for me to update my blog. I am having to update from Austin's computer which is not always possible because he takes his computer to his friend's houses for game nights constantly.

Christmas is only 13 days away, and I'm happy to report that I am almost done with my shopping. I only have about four more things to purchase and then I am finished!

Also on the happy news front, my sister-in-law, Jay, is selling USANA now. USANA is a company that sells nutritional supplements, foods as well as personal & skin care products. Jay knows that I am constantly fighting intestinal problems, so I am trying some of the products from the USANA line. The products I have just started using are the Probiotics, Fibergy and the Digestive Enzyme. So far, so good. I am hopeful that they will help do away with my symptoms. I will keep you updated (with not too much gross detail:) ). If you are interested in purchasing some USANA products, Jay's email address is cjhenserling@gmail.com .

Finally, as promised, I have some pictures to add. Most of them are from our relaxing and yummy Thanksgiving. One, however, is of our trip home from Reno. I only have one picture because the others didn't load. They wouldn't have been too exciting anyways...just a picture of white nothing. We were basically stuck inside the hotel due to a blizzard / white out conditions. I have to say though, I didn't mind because it made us relax and have to enjoy each others company. Besides, spending time with each other, isn't that what the holiday seasons are all about :)


The cook, my mom, hard at work.


My crew digging in to Thanksgiving dinner.


Everyone enjoying the Thanksgiving feast (minus my mom).


Austin and his Mommers :) I think I might scare him.


Our clean windshield - had to use a water bottle to spray the window as the wiper fluid was frozen and couldn't be used. Fun stuff there!

What I'm thankful for today:
Great days that create awesome memories.