We got a break! We went up to Asheville and got to enjoy the snow without the mess of having to go anywhere. My brother shoveled half of the driveway, so we didn't even have to worry much about ice and slush when we did get out.
We went to see the new Veggie Tales movie, and the kids really liked it! We had free tickets for the kids, so we didn't even have to pay much to see it. We also went to the Brew and View, as the locals call it and saw The Game Plan. We went mostly for the garlic knots and the pizza...Parmesan crust is the best! YUMMMM!
We were able to take the kids to get some pictures taken. They turned out really well. I am happy with them. Aralyn was actually the best one while we were there. She did what the lady asked her to do and nothing more. Aidan was acting embarrassed the whole time and so he didn't look very natural. Alora was trying too hard...the fake smile, the extra hug for Aralyn, which throws off the entire 3 person pose, the moving of her dress or her hair or her feet to a "better, more comfortable or more warm place". We were constantly having to more her back and tell her to stop hugging someone. Despite the fact that it is nearly impossible to get a wonderful picture of 3 kids, we were able to get a few of them together that we liked, and even some of each of them separately that we liked. We still need to mail them off with letters to our family and friends, but they will hopefully be sent soon. (This coming from the gal that still hasn't mailed her friends something that she has had for them since before Christmas....they might get pictures with them now!)
We are going to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey circus on Thursday. I haven't told any of the kids yet. I haven't' been to the circus in a long time. I think Aralyn and Alora are going to love it! Hopefully I won't forget the camera!
We finally finished our Big training. It was 6 long days of nothing but training and while it wasn't exactly boring, it was a drain on us. We have gotten nothing done for that time and it makes it hard to keep the schedule going on track.
We are also planning to go to Winterfest. The kids are all really excited and looking forward to it. Our three are going to be staying with grandparents and so they will be having fun without us. I think Adam's parents are really looking forward to the time with them. I am sure they miss them a lot.
Adam and I have been practicing guitar. Kind of the "teach our self" way. Our fingers are so sore! My hands are not the strongest things to begin with, I don't have rough hands, my fingers are "double jointed", so they "pop" backwards and my left index finger was the one that I cut a while back, so it still isn't as strong as it was. Those things make it pretty hard for me! It takes a lot of finger strength to hold the strings down firmly enough that they don't buzz. Adam's hands are strong, and rougher than mine, but his fingers are bigger, which makes it a little bit hard to get all your fingers on the frets for some of the chords. The only thing I have going for me is my tiny fingers. HEHE But I have always wanted to know how to play an instrument, so I am giving it my best shot. I am sure that Adam will have it down long before I do, but at least I am trying.
Well there is my hodge podge of information for the past month or so!
We went to see the new Veggie Tales movie, and the kids really liked it! We had free tickets for the kids, so we didn't even have to pay much to see it. We also went to the Brew and View, as the locals call it and saw The Game Plan. We went mostly for the garlic knots and the pizza...Parmesan crust is the best! YUMMMM!
We were able to take the kids to get some pictures taken. They turned out really well. I am happy with them. Aralyn was actually the best one while we were there. She did what the lady asked her to do and nothing more. Aidan was acting embarrassed the whole time and so he didn't look very natural. Alora was trying too hard...the fake smile, the extra hug for Aralyn, which throws off the entire 3 person pose, the moving of her dress or her hair or her feet to a "better, more comfortable or more warm place". We were constantly having to more her back and tell her to stop hugging someone. Despite the fact that it is nearly impossible to get a wonderful picture of 3 kids, we were able to get a few of them together that we liked, and even some of each of them separately that we liked. We still need to mail them off with letters to our family and friends, but they will hopefully be sent soon. (This coming from the gal that still hasn't mailed her friends something that she has had for them since before Christmas....they might get pictures with them now!)
We are going to see the Ringling Bros. and Barnum &Bailey circus on Thursday. I haven't told any of the kids yet. I haven't' been to the circus in a long time. I think Aralyn and Alora are going to love it! Hopefully I won't forget the camera!
We finally finished our Big training. It was 6 long days of nothing but training and while it wasn't exactly boring, it was a drain on us. We have gotten nothing done for that time and it makes it hard to keep the schedule going on track.
We are also planning to go to Winterfest. The kids are all really excited and looking forward to it. Our three are going to be staying with grandparents and so they will be having fun without us. I think Adam's parents are really looking forward to the time with them. I am sure they miss them a lot.
Adam and I have been practicing guitar. Kind of the "teach our self" way. Our fingers are so sore! My hands are not the strongest things to begin with, I don't have rough hands, my fingers are "double jointed", so they "pop" backwards and my left index finger was the one that I cut a while back, so it still isn't as strong as it was. Those things make it pretty hard for me! It takes a lot of finger strength to hold the strings down firmly enough that they don't buzz. Adam's hands are strong, and rougher than mine, but his fingers are bigger, which makes it a little bit hard to get all your fingers on the frets for some of the chords. The only thing I have going for me is my tiny fingers. HEHE But I have always wanted to know how to play an instrument, so I am giving it my best shot. I am sure that Adam will have it down long before I do, but at least I am trying.
Well there is my hodge podge of information for the past month or so!
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