The Bradbergs

Snuggle Pile

2012-02-01T15:17:00.000-06:00

Bruizy and Connor were making a snuggle pile. Which happens a lot around here. As I type this, Connor has a pile of blankets he is arguing with Bruizer over. And he keeps sniffing Daisy for no reason (Connor, not Bruizer).

Today I mailed my phone into Samsung to be fixed. The fancier the phones get, the more issues I have with them.

Vest

2012-01-31T08:00:00.000-06:00

Connor made a vest out of a paper bag in Preschool. Pretty cute. He was dancing around in it for me.

Yesterday I worked more on the faucet. Moen is over-nighting me parts. Normally, I would never pay for such a thing, but the lack of water in the kitchen is starting to be a bigger hassle than I ever imagined. Hopefully I can get that all taken care of.

My phone decided to stop being reasonable, and needs to be replaced. I have BB till then. I was so upset with Sprint, I had to leave before I started to cry. I don't let people push me around, so I was very upset over everything. In the end, they did not help me and I have to go through Samsung. Johnny called them for me. Hopefully everything will be finished by next week.

Connor had Happy Hoops and his awful mother forgot to bring his uniform so he had to play in jeans.

ECFE

2012-01-30T10:13:00.000-06:00

Last week at ECFE, they worked on a science experiment of making frost, by stirring rock salt and ice together. I had my camera with, since I was taking picture of the teachers for something REALLY exciting. So I was able to get some non-cellie pictures of the Connor.

Today the handle on the kitchen faucet broke. So that is my project today. I'm trying to figure out if it's under warranty. I have all the receipts for the kitchen remodel, except for that one, of course. I have the sink, garbage disposal, dish washer, light fixtures, everything NEXT to it, but not it. I have a receipt for $6,661.16, but no faucet. Sigh. I'm pretty sure I can replace it, just will take some work. It's a bigger hassle not having kitchen water than I thought it would be.

Donuts

2012-01-29T14:50:00.000-06:00

Elliot brought donuts in for his birthday, and it was spectacular.

Yesterday I went out with some friends. Good times were had by everyone.

Today we went to some more open houses. It's becoming a hobby.

Bday Party

2012-01-28T13:30:00.000-06:00

This was from Elliot's bday party, cupcake eating.

Yesterday we volunteered at the YMCA. While Connor was in preschool, John and I had lunch with our dear friends Steph & Josh, and their lovely boys. They were in town for the day. It was nice to catch up with them and finally meet the new baby. In the evening I was the hostess for ECFE's open gym.

Today we went to the Y for a work out in the morning. Went to Sprint, I am having phone issues. We've been working on the house today. I did some touch up painting in the entry way, cleaning up all those shoe scuff marks and what I can only assume was strawberry yogurt. John fixed a broken door. Just working on the little things our house needed some attention on. We don't have any major repairs, just touch ups.

Happy Hoops

2012-01-27T08:00:00.000-06:00

Here are some cellie pictures of Happy Hoops. Connor is wearing the grey pants.

Yesterday I went to the YMCA in the morning, then went to Target, where I met up with some friends for coffee. Connor had fun, and called it a "coffee break". In the afternoon we met up with another group of friends for ice skating. It was a bit warm for ice skating, there was a layer of slush, and cones covering up holes in the ice. In Winona, you go skating on the lake.

Johnny had basketball in the evening.

Mud

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-06:00

This was a while back, earlier in January when we were having 50 degree weather. Connor and his buddies were playing in the mud at the baseball field. He was covered in mud. He had to ride home on a pile of bags.

Yesterday while Connor was at Preschool, John & I checked out some more houses. John found one he liked, and I found one I liked.

In the evening, I went to Body Pump, John went to Basketball and Connor went to Kids Corner.

John

2012-01-25T08:00:00.002-06:00

Johnny get annoyed when I take pictures of him. Maybe he should stop being so handsome then.

Yesterday Carlus put a sign in the yard! Here is a link to the details. We went to look at a house tonight, right next door to one of my friend's. She was waiting outside of her home with two beers for us, I think she is trying to convince us to move there.

Daisy broke my Scarlet Fiestaware Salad Plate yesterday. I am sure everyone for 4 miles around her me screaming. Connor was so upset, he laid on the couch crying. He loves the Fiesta just as much as I do. She was jumping up her front two paws on the counter pawing at the plate with a waffle on it. Of course while I am screaming at her, someone comes to the door. I swear that dog.....she only breaks stuff that is mine. At least she peed on John's side of the bed.

Connor and Johnny went to the dentist today for check ups and cleaning. Connor liked the "vacuum cleaner" they used in his mouth.

No Pictures!

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-06:00

Yesterday, Realtor Carlus came to the house and took some pictures of everything. I think it officially goes on the market today. Stay tuned!

In the evening, I went to Body Pump, then Connor went to Happy Hoops. He really enjoys it, even though all he does is walk around and stick the ball in his shirt. Afterwards, we had dinner at Acoustic Cafe. Then I went back to the Y for a staff meeting while the boys went and put more air in my tires and headed for bed.

Monkey Craft

2012-01-23T08:00:00.002-06:00

We picked this cute little monkey guy craft at the Dollar Spot of Target. Connor did it all by himself. Pretty darn cute.

We decided last week to actually for real sell our house instead of just talking about it. We met with a Realtor on Thursday. We looked a few open houses on Saturday and Sunday. There is a lot out there. It would be great to stay in Goodview, but there really isn't much in the range we are looking at here. I will have to give my glasses and blanket to the next owners of this house....

Johnny thinks he may have shingles again. So Dr Polly prescribed some vitamin B and rest. He watched football while Connor and I worked on the house. We have already taken a Jeep load of crap to Salvation Army, and I have nearly got another load back there. Connor is like a magical tornado. I fix one room, turn around, and he's managed to destroy the one I just finished. He couldn't get any cuter.

Mango had a great birthday. Slept in bed till about 11:15a, went outside, ate some dog food, laid in his kennel till about 2p, laid on the couch till 8p, ate a pork chop, laid on the couch till 11p, then went to bed. In case you aren't aware, Mango likes to sleep for about 21-23 hours a day. If he is awake for more than a half hour, he gets real grumpy and weird.

Happy Birthday Mango

2012-01-22T08:00:00.002-06:00

Today is a very important day, Mister Mango Sparkle Pants turns 8 year old. It is hard to remember life with out this four pounds of fury. He is having a very hard time this winter. Johnny isn't shoveling the deck enough for his tastes.

Yesterday's birthday extravaganzas went well. Connor went to Elliot's in the morning. He turned 3. While he was there, I purged the house of 3 garbage bags of clothes and bedding. We all went to McDonald's for lunch. Then to Gus's birthday party. He turned 4. While he was there, John and I went to Wal-mart AND an open house. Then Connor went to Ava's party, she turned 5.

A lot of excitement for one day!

Snow Truck

2012-01-21T08:09:00.000-06:00

The other day, Connor was out in the yard playing in the snow with his Duplo Lego Truck. It was so cold, I stood inside and watched from the window. My new boots do help with the cold though!

Yesterday I volunteered at the YMCA in the morning. While Connor went to preschool, I went out to lunch with the CW gang. In the evening, Benn came over to play. The boys played downstairs and chased the pups around. Benn does not have any animals, so it was really exciting for him.

Today we are off to celebrate Elliot, Gus and Ava's birthdays!

Good Bye Snow Village

2012-01-20T08:00:00.005-06:00

Packed up the Snow Village. It takes up a lot of room in the basement. Maybe it's time for a new home.

Yesterday Connor and I hung out around the house. I did go to Body Pump and increased my chest and back weight. That was exciting. I fixed the broken lamp. Daisy did not like the smell of solder. She was really freaking out while I was doing that. Johnny had basketball at night.

I did some basement cleaning. I have 3 of the large totes, like the big big big rubbermaid ones, full of blankets. How the hex (as Connor would say) did we get so many blankets??!?! I am getting rid of a bunch of "queen" sized ones.

Big, big, BIG birthday weekend coming up!

Connor.

2012-01-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

Yesterday Connor had preschool. In the afternoon we went to open play. I had to get some pictures take of staff for the Dance. In the evening we all went to the YMCA. I forgot ipod, so I played Monopoly on my phone (I may be addicted) John did basketball. Afterwards, I had bunco and won a fantastic hand made bag. So beautiful. It was a great time. John had his Battlefield Geek Squad Night.

Shaving Foam

2012-01-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

Blogger was being crazy, and photos are being uploaded crazy, deal with it.

From last week at ECFE, there was shaving foam and polar bears and penguins. Good times followed.

Yesterday we had ECFE followed by some serious Heather and Connor time. We went shopping for more birthday presents for the birthday weekend extravaganza. And grocery shopping. And library. Then to the YMCA, where he just ran around the fun center cause he was driving me crazy. I sat on a chair and played Monopoly on my phone.

We came home, made up dinner, (steak for John & I, turkey sandwich for Connor....it sounds bad, but it's what he wanted). Afterwards, we watched Lion King for the first time.

Tracing

2012-01-17T08:00:00.002-06:00

This is one of Connor's presents, it's a box with a light that makes it easy to trace things. Connor wasn't interested in it, but Jbiz is!

Yesterday I spent the day laying low. I was pretty sore from my kidney stone. I jinxed myself by saying I've never passed one. I had some sandy stuff. (cause everyone is dying to know!) I am tough, and only cried for an hour. Taking pills early helped this time, in the past I had waited too long. Maybe body pump has made my body so strong, it just squeezes them right through!

Connor has three birthday parties this Saturday. I had already said "yes" to the first two, then today he got an invite to a really good friend, and we can't say no to anything, so it should make for a busy fun Saturday. We went shopping for presents, Connor picks out interesting things for his friends. Buying presents for girls is hard, Connor does have specific ideas of what girls like (robots and flowers).

In the evening, I went to Body Pump. I couldn't find a parking spot, so I was late, so I had to be in front, and mooch weighs off my neighbors. I am expecting they will expel me from class eventually. I'm just a mess of chaos sometimes.

Connor had Happy Hoops. He says he is having a good time, and he was real excited to go today. He remembered that today was the day of practice, so when he got dressed, he knew to wear his basketball shirt. When he gets there, he just kind of shuts down. He stands to the side and watches everyone, I can tell he is really frustrated with himself. He has a real hard time dribbling and doing the other things.

Crystals

2012-01-16T11:20:00.000-06:00

Connor learned how to grow crystals at school, so we tried it at home, and they turned out great.

Speaking of crystals.....I got another kidney stone today! It had been years since my last one, and to really mix it up, it was on my left kidney, not the right one like it had always been. I woke up at 6 am, and tried to tell myself I just pulled a muscle or something, but by 7:20, I made John go get me my pills. It has made it to my bladder, and in the past, they have just dissolved there. I have never had one actually come out whole. So, I am probably done with it for today. I am just exhausted, kidney stones take a lot out of you.

TGFS. Thank God For Scooby.

Puzzles

2012-01-16T08:00:00.000-06:00

Working on the puzzles John gave him. Also, check out the watch from Elliot & Leighton. He loves it, he uses it to make sure we are not late to preschool.

He gets these little homework packets from preschool, and this week's one was with the Little Red Hen book. It's a book about a hen who asks for help from her friends, and they always say no, so she just does everything herself (plant the seeds, reap the wheat, take it to the mill, make the dough, bake the bread) and when it comes for time to eat the bread, everyone wants to help with that. But the hen says no, since no one would help her. After John read the story, Connor says, "But mommy does all the work, and she still shares with us." I was trying to hold back a laugh so hard, I started crying instead. At least someone notices all the work I do!

Monte went home today around noon. We are very sad about it, he is the best doggie ever. All he does is want to be loved.

In the afternoon we went over to Matt & Laura's home to watch the football game. It was a lot of fun, with lots and lots of kids there. John scared a little girl, she called him a grizzly bear to her dad. At one point, I went upstairs to check on the Connor, he was the "baby" and he had 3 "mommies" taking care of him. All sorts of new girl toys for him to check out. Girl Zhu Zhus, Zwinkies, and doll houses.

Presents

2012-01-15T09:03:00.000-06:00

Inside this package was the Jurassic Copter. We saw another set like it at Fleet Farm. I guess they are from 2009, so they are no longer made any more.

Monte is still here and happy. Sometimes, I sneak him extra food.

The Mess

2012-01-14T22:44:00.000-06:00

For the party, we moved all the extra toys into Connor's room, assuming the kids would stay downstairs or in the living room. They didn't. Apparently, some kind of toy fight broke out.

Another epic weekend, underway.

Pinata Maddness

2012-01-14T14:59:00.000-06:00

We had a large star pinata with 7 bags of candy in it. (Christmas candy, 90% off!!!!) The kids each got two turns at it, and there were some holes and dents, but never broke open. Even a stick broke on it. Jessica had to take a turn at it. It was a riot when it finally broke open. Each kid got plenty of candy.

Today we went boot shopping for John. I think he is jealous of my new Sorel boots coming on Monday. He also got some new basketball shoes.

Monte is still here and doing well. Last night he slept in bed with me. It so nice that he doesn't pant anymore, he just lays there quietly, keeping me very very very warm. I was watching TV on the couch, and had 4 dogs and 1 cat on me.

Presents Maddness

2012-01-13T17:12:00.000-06:00

Utter chaos.

We tried to open presents in an orderly fashion, but it just became a complete riot. I can't believe how many nice presents Connor received, he loved EVERYTHING. One toy was broke (defective in the package) but the mother had included a gift receipt. So, I returned it. We couldn't get the same thing (they had sold out of them and were rotating inventory), so I picked out a pretty awesome wooden train set. Fruit snacks, art supplies, clay, cars, nerf guns, football, skittles, hot wheels tracks, monster truck tracks, bath cars set, remote control car that drives on the wall, a watch, books, magic wash cloths. And those are just the things I can think of off the top of my head. I guess when you have 16 kids come over, there will be lots of presents! Connor has such great friends, kids were fighting over who Connor's best friend was.

Today we volunteered at the YMCA all morning. Monte came over before I took Connor to preschool. He is staying with us this week. He's been losing weight, he is on a new healthy lifestyle. So, he does not pant anymore, and walks really well. He had been having some leg trouble, but it is like he is a new dog. He does have cancer in his mouth, but you would not know it. Such a wonderful dog, I love him more than one of my own dogs. (maybe the one that eats cat poop then pees all over my bed. AND eats my stash of oreos....but I'm not naming names.)

While Con was at school, I went out to lunch with John and his CW buds.

In the afternoon I packed away all the Snow Village. It took over and hour. I cleaned them all really well first though.

Connor has been playing a lot with this Matchbox Dinosaur Helicopter. I picked it up for about $9 online somewhere awhile back. It is really awesome, he builds many many many different combinations of vehicles. I took a risk in buying him something that isn't Cars, but it worked out!

Pin-the-tail-on-the-Antelope

2012-01-12T12:42:00.000-06:00

This was a wild time. We had the 17 kiddos color their own tails, then blind folded and had them stick it on. Connor's is the light blue one on the antlers. Some kids wanted to keep their tails and not pin them on, and others tried to stick them on me.

Snow day, we are still in our jammies. But that is kind of how we roll.

Happy Joe's Pizza

2012-01-11T10:29:00.000-06:00

On Saturday night we went to Happy Joe's Pizza to celebrate Polly & Connor's birthdays. I did not get a picture of them together! How bad is that.

Yesterday we met up with a group of other moms and kids at the playground for some serious football and muddy play. Connor was covered in mud. It was great.

Birthday Cake

2012-01-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

The cupcake started to crumble a bit on one side, but it was still good. Connor had lots of little helpers with his cake. He was the only kid who didn't like it.

Yesterday I had a PTA meeting while Connor was in Preschool. In the evening, I went to Body Pump and the boys had some man time.

Culver's

2012-01-10T13:03:00.000-06:00

For Birthday Lunch we went to Culver's. Connor went up and got his own ice cream (it's what 5 year olds do). He came back with a small bit of vanilla with about a 1/4 cup of M&Ms.

Yesterday Connor had his first day of Happy Hoops Basketball! It's what Grandma got him for Christmas. He tried really really hard out there, and listened really well to his coach - Thomas.

80's Body Pump

2012-01-09T09:29:00.000-06:00

Awhile back, it was a new release of Body Pump, the 80th release. So everyone dressed up in 80's gear to celebrate it. (which is funny, since most folks look like they are still in 1984.) I didn't have much time to prepare, so I just wore leggings with a Star Wars shirt, high pony, big socks and jelly bracelets. I have no idea why people would want to work out in leggings. Yish. Look how strong I am from Pump? I can pick up the instructor.

Yesterday was Connor's gigantic birthday celebration! There were 17 kiddos here. It was so much fun. We had cake, games and a pinata. It was a little wild, but not nearly as much as you would have thought. It was so nice to meet some of Connor's new friends from Preschool. They are all really great kids, and they all really like him. There was a fight over who was Connor's bestfriend. Some of his friends were as Cars crazy as he is, it was cute to see them checking out his collection. He got some really really nice presents. We've been busy doing new art projects and racing to RC cars.

Connor's 5th Birthday

2012-01-08T12:52:00.000-06:00

Guest blogger Jessica here.

Happy Birthday Connor!!

Yesterday I came to Winona to start celebrating Connor's Birthday. We went to Happy Joes for dinner, a pizza place in Onalaska to Celebrate Connor's and Polly's Birthday. We had a great time except for the ordering system (we waited in line for over 40 minutes to be able to order) the food was great. The gentleman that was in charge of the ticket counter gave Connor a dinosaur toy as we were leaving. When we got home it was time for Cob to go to bed. After that Heather discovered that Daisy had gotten into the kitty litter box and made a huge mess as she was complaining about how things couldn't get any worse, John discovered that Daisy had peed all over the bed--their bed, on John's side. The laundry is still not done yet. Daisy is in a lot of trouble. The party is just getting started. Got to go...its going to be scary...15 little kids....the parents are not staying.....scary stuff....

Ginger Bread Christmas Tree

2012-01-07T12:18:00.000-06:00

I went to Target to pick some stuff up, perused their 90% Christmas crap, and they had this ginger bread Christmas tree kit for 69 cents. Ours did not turn out like the picture, but we had our 69 cents worth of fun.

Yesterday evening, I went to WOM with some friends to celebrate Polly's birthday. Of course, I did not win, but she won TWO items, a 3 pack of pizzas and 4 pounds of bacon. No fair.

Birthday celebration weekend continues today! We are headed to Crazy Joe's for a joint birthday pizza party. Connor and Polly really enjoy celebrating together.

Scooby Doo

2012-01-06T15:49:00.000-06:00

My friend from school gave Connor this Mystery Machine and Scooby Doo toy she got from Arby's. She knew how much Connor loves his Scooby Doo.

Yesterday we met some friends out at the playground. So much fun. I did body pump express at night.

Today we volunteered at the YMCA, brought in some cupcakes to celebrate his birthday with his YMCA friends. It's Connor's special day today at Preschool, so he brought in Scooby Snack (bone shaped graham crackers) and Cuties. He took his poster of all the Cars 2 cars to show-and-tell.

We have 13 kids so far coming to the party..... Can't wait!!!

Christmas Decorations

2012-01-05T10:00:00.003-06:00

We took down the tree, but left up the houses.

The Family

2012-01-04T08:58:00.000-06:00

Yesterday while we were at ECFE, Daisy busted out of her kennel and ate a whole package of Oreos. Well, a whole package minus about 3 cookies. I thought for sure this time she would die, but nope. She didn't even puke. (Daisy pukes about once every-other day, I need to emphasis that she is JOHN'S dog, not mine.) Today, I caught her eating feed corn from the box I put out for the squirrels. That dog will eat anything. She gets real nervous, when one of the Bberg's is missing, or if things are too exciting, then she pukes. But, her tummy can handle a pound of Oreos just fine. Thank goodness, I did not want to clean up cookie vomit.

Happy New Year's Eve!

2012-01-03T14:27:00.000-06:00

New Year's Eve! We went out to dinner with friends, the did some serious damage down town. It's a good thing we took John with, his muscles were needed for getting Polly into her home. Doesn't Anna look tall? She has 6 inch heels on.

Last night, I pretended I was my dad, and yelled at the DirecTV costumer service rep. John is blinded by their excessive channels, and does not get annoyed when it does not work. So, I took things into my own hands. I don't think they are big fans of mine, but I am elevated to a "special case number".

Today we had ECFE in the morning.

Christmas Chaos

2012-01-02T19:06:00.000-06:00

My mother LOVED her new Snuggie.

Johnny had too much Christmas fun the night before, and decided to nap the rest of the day.

My dad has Scooby Doo Jibbitz on his Crocs.

Today I went to Target to get some stuff, and found Crocs on clearance. Connor wanted a pair with the liners in them, to wear around the house in the winter. He loves them so much, when we went to the YMCA, he refused to take them off in the Fun Center.

We got a lot of other work done around the house. Johnny got plastic up on the windows and took down the tree. AND he added an extra hook, so all my tea cups are hanging up now.

Legos

2012-01-01T17:30:00.000-06:00

Connor got a police Lego truck for Christmas. He had grandpa help him with it, and was showing it to his great-grandma during Christmas dinner.

Yesterday we went out to dinner (prime rib AND shrimp) then out on the town with some friends. It was a good great time.

Connor came home around 11 today. He's been busy playing with his cars ever since.

Christmas Mango

2011-12-31T11:35:00.000-06:00

Everybody likes to carry Mango around. He was all over my grandpa, who kept pushing him away. So my grandma picked him up and walked around with him. At one point, Jessica set Mango on a table chair, and he jumped up and ran across the table. Connor thought it was the funniest thing ever.

Yesterday evening, John and I met some friends out for drinks and to watch a bowl game. A very handsome guy offered to buy me a drink, but I was leaving. Oh, and John was there too. ;)

Cleaning

2011-12-30T19:39:00.000-06:00

After dinner, Connor decided to help Great-Grandpa out and swiffer the floor. And remove all the rugs.

Yesterday, Connor had his friend Gus over to play. In the evening I went to Body Pump Express, which is just Body Pump with running up and down in the stair well.

Today I volunteered at the YMCA. Afterwards we went to Eau Claire. Had lunch with my grandparents, then went over to see dad. Watched some American Pickers together. Con is staying there this weekend. I came home, made up some dinner, and now are waiting for my buds to get back from WOM.

Connor and YMCA Santa

2011-12-29T09:10:00.000-06:00

On Friday morning, Santa stopped by the YMCA. Santa is really fit at the YMCA. Connor has been bringing Arfy with him everywhere again. So, even Arfy got to talk to Santa.

Yesterday we stayed home all day. Connor lined up all his diecast Lightening McQueens, there was 16. I know he has some that are MIA. Only two of them were the same.

In the evening, I went to Body Pump. Came home and made shrimp something. (just dumped shrimp in a fry pan, adding random stuff.)

Christmas Eve Dinner

2011-12-28T08:00:00.001-06:00

We ate dinner at my Grandparent's home. Connor sat next to Aunt Jessica, and gave her lots of kisses. And no one caught on fire with candles clipped to the plates.

Yesterday we went to every store in all of Winona. Kind of. We went to the YMCA in the morning, then: Rochester Wholesale Fruit, the library, Walgreen's, Wal-mart, Wells Fargo, K-mart. Then came home for lunch. THEN, we went to Shopko, Target and Farm & Fleet. I know, exciting stuff. Came home and made dinner. Connor smooth talked John into reading him 7 dozen stories.

Presents

2011-12-27T08:00:00.000-06:00

An exciting Nerf gun.

An outline of Wisconsin, done with an old bike chain and barn board. I have a friend who makes these.

Batteries and a purse.

Putting together Operation.

Yesterday we had a pretty relaxed day. We went to go to the bank, and another bank, but both were closed. John and Connor ate ice cream at McDonald's, while I looked at shoes at Rogan's. In the evening, I went to Body Pump, Connor played with his friends at Kids Corner.

Happy Birthday Mom! (she turns 60 today....shhhhhhhhh......)

Opening Presents

2011-12-26T12:03:00.000-06:00

We decided to open our presents to each other on Christmas Eve morning, before we left. Bruizy was creeping around, trying to get in every picture. I am not sure who got more presents, Connor or John.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T18:45:00.000-06:00

Here was our Christmas card this year, unfortunately Scooby Fish did not make it to Christmas.

We got home awhile ago. We went to my Grandparent's home for dinner last night, then my parent's this afternoon. There was 8 of us this year. Connor had a great time, and both him and I took quite the nap in the car ride home. Connor is busy playing with his new toys right now. John and I are working on eating the cheese log from my Aunt Connie & Uncle Chris. Merry Christmas everyone!

Christmas Present

2011-12-24T12:49:00.000-06:00

Connor made and wrapped this up for me in preschool. I had to open it early, because it just needed to be done. He felt it was something that needed to be hanging up for the season. The reindeer has antlers made out of his hand prints, and it has a magnet on the back, so we hung it up on the dishwasher.

Yesterday I volunteered at the YMCA all morning. There was a visit from Santa Claus, and we sung Christmas Carols and ate Christmas cookies. Connor was so happy, a lot of his friends were there, since schools and preschools were closed, it was fun to see old friends.

We already opened up presents today. Connor got John a set of army cars, a ceramic house and a gingerbread man puzzle. He got me a new Coach purse. Connor is a very thoughtful man.

Snow Running

2011-12-23T12:54:00.000-06:00

This was taken a few weeks ago, he was running through the snow to school. Even though it is only a 100 yards away, and there is a side walk, he still has to wear boots. He just doesn't seem to be able to stay on the sidewalk.

Yesterday we had a big day. In the morning, we went to Koopmans for an ultra fun playdate. We had not seen them or Monte in a long while, so it was such a treat. Monte is doing really well, which is so great to see. After, Connor and I had a Culver's date. Then bought some craft supplies, came back and worked on crafting. In the afternoon, Tressa and Tater came over for some nail clipping. Another one of my talents, dog toe nail clipping.

In the evening we had some steaks and sweet potatoes, and homemade ice cream. Does it get much better?

Connor's Pictures

2011-12-22T08:00:00.000-06:00

Connor likes to use the tripod and set up pictures, here are some of the Christmas decorations he took. Pretty nice stuff.

Yesterday Connor and I chilled out at home. Did some serious art work. Went to the grocery store, and bought presents for John. I went to Body Pump in the evening followed by Bunco, which I won, again. I am a very lucky person, and usually win (EXCEPT WHEEL OF MEAT). Johnny and Connor had another man night.

Rotary Lights

2011-12-21T08:00:00.000-06:00

Pretty amazing stuff, right? It was so nice to go back and walk through with Jessica! If you notice, she has gone ahead and added herself as a "contributor" on the upper right side. So look more blog updates from her!

Last night I went shopping in La Crosse with Polly and Anna. They needed to get some last minute Christmas gifts and just dragged me along. I didn't get a single thing. Just dinner.

At my Wine & Cheese Party, my dear friends Nickki and Lauren gave me this awesome Snuggie like cuddly shawl with the words "Mrs. Goodview" embroidered in it. I LOVE IT. It is so warm and cozy, I use it all the time. I will try and get some pictures. Connor was playing with the camera and tripod last afternoon, I should have him take pictures of me with it.

3rd Annual Wine and Cheese Party

2011-12-20T14:18:00.000-06:00

Connor and Jonah were doing some SERIOUS work downstairs. I'm not sure what they were doing, but they were doing a lot of work, team work. Connor considers Jonah his own personal responsibility. The two of them played downstairs by themselves for hours. Jonah just started coming to the Y, Con went around and introduced him, "Dis is my GOOD friend Baby Jonah".
Lovin' the sweater vest.

Carol, looking fantab with bangs.
Anna and Ben won the best dressed contest, Anna was the OVERALL winner. The back of her sweater said, "Merry Christmas Ya'll"
Almost the whole gang, a few were missing or not wearing sweaters. Some dressed up dogs were also missing.

The party was a big success. We all had so much fun, and drama free. We still have a great deal of wine left over. Everyone brought a bottle, or a keg.

Yesterday, while Connor was playing so nicely next to the tree, John's dog decided to go behind the tree and tip it over. Actually pinning the sweet Connor underneath the tree. Then, the doorbell rang, UPS woman was here. So, while Connor is still stuck underneath the tree, Daisy jumps OVER the tree, cracking it down on the floor again, shattering glass ornaments. Connor is screaming, I'm trying to help him AND get to the door. (I was expecting a very important package of new tanks and sweatshirts.) The UPS woman must have thought we were a bunch of crazies. And she would be right. Got the glass all cleaned up, and the Connor was fine. Just a few scrapes. John had to fix the tree when he got home.

Today we had ECFE in the morning. Going shopping tonight in the big city. I think John had a draft or work or something ultra exciting. :)

Christmas Tree Lights

2011-12-19T20:53:00.001-06:00

How about a bonus post? Merry Christmas!

Santa

2011-12-19T09:06:00.000-06:00

Santa at the Rotary Lights.

We have some sad news. This weekend, a beloved pet passed away. Scooby Fish had been a part of our family for about a year and a half. He had not been doing good for awhile, swimming upside down, floating at the top, laying on his rocks....on Saturday night his time had really come. (We thought he was dead on Friday, Jessica poked him with a Lego, and he did not move, but Saturday morning he was swimming around upside down again.) His health really declined when I moved him into the Kitchen so Snow Village houses could take his place. I think the lack of TV watching made him sad, cause he was such a TV junkie. He would always swim over to the TV side of the bowl and stare at it when it was on.

So, last night, John and Connor flushed him. It was a bit sad.

Sick Boy

2011-12-18T12:45:00.000-06:00

Guest Blogger Jessica Here....

I arrived in Winona on Friday, with Lilly & Oreo. We then went to LaCrosse for Santa, Famous Daves, and a little bit of shopping (at Cheesy Maxx). We had to get a Christmas shirt for J Bizz, we picked out 2 of them...he went for the classic turtleneck, instead of the here comes Vixon shirt (it had a sexy reindeer on it). Heather got her fancy new boots & I got a couple of shirts. We then came home and watched a movie.

Yesterday was a very busy day for us. We went to Culvers, Dollar Store, Liquor Store, HyVee, and then back home. J Bizz did some shoveling. Heather & I got ready for the big party. (pictures to come) I had stole a bunch of holiday shirts from my mom (shhhh she doesn't know) The party had a good turn out, lots of people, cheese, & wine. Oh and of course Connor threw up...too many cookies (he takes after his mom)

I'm heading home today after J Bizz gets us a 6 pack and a pound & Nachos Navidad. Oh and he has to move the cars, so I can get out of the garage (hehehe)

Shoes

2011-12-14T13:50:00.000-06:00

I don't take enough pictures of feet. Jessica and I wore matching shoes.

Had a PTA meeting today.

Afterwards

2011-12-13T12:46:00.000-06:00

After the Olympics, my team mates were tired.

Today we had ECFE.

Little Ponies

2011-12-12T13:21:00.000-06:00

My little baby is still sick today. So he stayed home from school. Once he heard me on the phone calling school, he decided he was healthy again. I am still a bit sick too. I think we will make it to Body Pump tonight, just because I should really go. And Connor's temperature has been under 100 always, and last time he puked was 10:30 am yesterday. So, by following 861 policies, he could have gone to school today. So, I'm sure YMCA will be fine.

Today at lunch, when John went to leave, Connor asks, "But, we are both sick, who will take care of us!?!?!" Days of Our Lives and apple slices will have to take care of us.

We've been pretty busy making paintings of race cars today. Grandpa bought him two new ones this weekend. Which means, he is only missing one. I would like to say, neither John nor I have bought him any. Grandma, Grandpa, Jessica and Connor have bought them all.

Wine & Cheese is just days away. I was reminded of this today. I have cans of Lysol, I will spray good Saturday morning, I promise. I do have a cookie exchange on Saturday morning, so I have to start thinking about that too.

2011-12-11T21:06:00.002-06:00

Team Berg
I spilled my beer.

Getting ready for the Beer Pong game of my life!

At The Bar celebrating my half birthday.

We had Bar Olympics this weekend. A great time was had. We came in at least second. They had to call a draw due to extreme amounts of girl drama. Some folks are sore losers. That is okay, we won our money back, and had a fantastic time with great friends.

Angry Bird

2011-12-10T09:29:00.000-06:00

Connor saw this funny hat at Target.

Guest blogger Jessica Here.

Yesterday my mom and me made the trip to Winona, she talked the entire way :) When we got here we went out to lunch at Ground Round. After that we came back to Heather's house to wait for Connor to get done with school, then we all walked over to get him. After that Connor & mom headed back to EC. Then Heather and I watched a movie, well she watched I slept... Then Brandon came & we went out to dinner. After that we came home & practiced pool & darts.

This morning Heather made us the breakfast of champions. We are getting ready to head out to kick some butt. I will keep you posted on how good we do.

Monkey Hat

2011-12-08T14:09:00.000-06:00

Yup, we are dingbats.

I am pretty sure I may be sick. I will be better by Saturday. I'm sure. I'm going to skip the gym today, and chill out with Scooby and Snuggie.

Scooby

2011-12-07T09:38:00.000-06:00

I took a few pictures off my phone last week. This was the first picture I took with my new phone. Pretty scary stuff.

I have been selling a ton of old stuff. I recently got rid of John & mine's 8 year old winter jackets, a TV antenna, half dozen puzzles, bed rails, baby snow suits, toy camera, Skuut Bike and other stuff I can not remember. Pretty exciting stuff. I am surprised the stuff people will buy, then come and pick it up. Awesome. It pays just enough money to not have to go to the ATM anymore.

Lights

2011-12-06T21:14:00.000-06:00

Rotary Lights. I didn't get many pictures, because I was busy directing 50 people.

Today we had ECFE. We went to the Library, Menards and JCP as well. I decided to take matters into my own hands, and fixed the toilet myself. I'm awesome.

Johnny has been working extra extra hard. Connor is pretty jacked for the snow.

Wheel of Meat

2011-12-05T08:00:00.000-06:00

A post about me! Me and the meat that was given to me. Very exciting!

Bottom is my new boots that are already broken. My mom is coming Friday, I will make her fix them, or return them. She takes care of Jessica's problems all the time, so I am sure she will love to fix this for me.

Yesterday the boys did nothing. I went to Body Pump.

Christmas Tree

2011-12-04T08:00:00.001-06:00

I had my doubts about the tree this year, I guess I just wanted a real one. But folks are reassuring me that it looks fine. So, feel free to comment and tell me good things. But only good things, keep your mean comments to yourself please. I thought there were too many ornaments, but Anna reassured me there aren't. Connor keeps sneaking his ugly ornaments onto my tree. He has his own to decorate the way he pleases. The train is not around the tree anymore, it is in a time out.

Yesterday I went shopping at Target, getting pet supplies. It seems kitty liter, kitty food, dog food and dog treats always run out a the same time. So I look like the crazy animal lady I am with a shopping cart full of supplies. I do need to still go to Menard's and buy more Greenies. That is the only store in town that sells that brand. Also went shopping at KFC.

In the evening half the Kelners came over for the Holiday Lights Parade! It was actually pretty decent this year, normally it is about 30 below. The kids had a snowball fight, got some candy, McDonald's apple pies (!!!!!) and a stuffed animal. Why do they always do that??? Small teddy bear wearing a Christmas dress.

Goldilocks & The 3 Bears

2011-12-03T15:14:00.001-06:00

Rotary Lights

2011-12-03T11:12:00.000-06:00

Last night we went on a field trip to see the Rotary Lights in La Crosse. We had Elliot and Leighton with us. The bus was full, and the kids had a lot of fun. I'm not sure John will be doing anymore bus trips though. Santa was there with his reindeer, but we did not have enough time to stop and see him.

:(

2011-12-02T15:00:00.000-06:00

i'm outta pictures!!!! don't worry, i'm sure we will do something fun soon, and post pictures of that. like tonight, we are going to the Rotary Lights as a field trip with Connor's school. i have 4 trays of cookies all ready for it.

this morning I volunteered at the YMCA, then John and Connor went out to lunch while I went to Body Pump. Am I the only one the instructors single out? must be, because i'm awesome.

Lights

2011-12-01T08:00:00.000-06:00

The Christmas trees are set up!

Yesterday I picked up our Christmas cards, worked on addressing them. So stay tuned for that!

I took the late Body Pump class tonight, which I have never done. I was late to class, so all that was left was the giant weights. So I went way too heavy, or else way too light for some. I had a hard time scrubbing my hair. My shoulders were a shaking!

Mom & Dad

2011-11-30T10:27:00.000-06:00

Yesterday we had ECFE in the morning. Katy went on about how bad branded toys are. Then Connor showed her the picture of the race cars grandpa bought his this weekend. Ha. I am getting close to being expelled. Saying newborn babies look like extra rare roast beefs isn't helping.

John and Connor set up the Christmas Tree. This morning, Connor and I worked on decorating it. He wants me to set up the train, but with my allergies and lack of train setting up knowledge, he is just going to have to wait. So he is in the basement building a racetrack.

I went out for cocktails with friends.

John seems healthier. I think the antibiotics are helping. I bet if he would sleep more than 4 hours a night, it would help too.

Slide

2011-11-29T11:38:00.000-06:00

The kids are just so adorable. I am such a lucky gal to have such fantastic folks in my life.

Yesterday Elliot came over for the day, Carol wasn't feeling well, so we gladly took the dude in. In the evening I had a YMCA Christmas Party for the kids corner employees/volunteers.

Johnny has been so sick, he actually went to the doctor in the morning. Jessica says he must be really sick if: he goes to the doctor, lets me donate 3 large bags of his old clothes, talks on the phone to his friends for a half hour at a time AND had pants on at 10 pm. I think the body snatchers have switched him out.

Tree Climbing

2011-11-28T08:00:00.001-06:00

While raking, this is where we found Connor. I had never seen him climb the tree before.

I will have to write this with out the help of the Guest Blogger. That was fun, I should have guests more often!

Yesterday we put out MORE Snow Village houses. 11 are out now. Which is about 6 too many. We also hung up pictures in the kitchen. I don't think I'm wild about the layout. But I will give it a chance, since Jessica and John worked so hard for me.

Connor finally came home around 5. He must have had a busy weekend. He pretty much wanted to play with his toys and be left alone.

Eye Ball

2011-11-27T10:40:00.000-06:00

Jessica as a guest blogger:

We decided to go to Rochester. We ate at the HuHot. Its tricky with the sauces and a little spicy. Then we did some shopping. I got a shirt. In Macy's, looking at shoes, Heather saw a yucky eye ball in Jbiz that looks like this. See above.

Then we went to Herberger's. And John looked like he was going to die.

Then we went to TJ Maxx. And John thought he wore a 2XL, and Heather said he has to go to the doctor, but he won't go to the doctor till Wednesday. We think he has Walking pneumonia, WebMD told us so. We bought lots of coats. And boots. And John bought the wrong sized shirt, and looked like the Hulk in it. It was my fault for not checking closer, he was clearly sick.

Then we went to Trader Joes, which is a really weird store.

Then we went home.

Then I was hungry, and Heather yelled at me cause it was too early to eat. (editor's note, it was 4:30) Then we at some sammys, not the cat. Then we got ready to go out, which consisted of leggings and new boots. And we picked up the missing Kelner that I had not hung outwith yet this weekend, Joel. We went and had a couple of drinks, free beer at Zazas. Practiced, quarters, darts and golden tee. For bar Olympics. Then we came home and went to bed.

Bruizy

2011-11-26T09:59:00.000-06:00

I have a guest blogger today with me today! Jessica!

Yesterday, we went shopping. I did body pump with the Kelners, Jessica did watched the Kelner babies.

Jessica says, "we ate culvers, annnnd we went to Meal of Wheat. And then Heather took a lot of shots, and put in a side pony. And got pity meat. And then we got Little Ceasers, and then we watched Lady Gaga, and then we went to bed. The End."

John and Heather

2011-11-25T08:48:00.000-06:00

Here we are, being dorks, taking pictures of ourselves at the game.

Yesterday we had a big thanksgiving meal at my parents home. Connor is staying with them, going to the farm today. I'm taking a group of friends to Body Pump.

Jessica is still sleeping in the basement. I think she had too much fun last night. She wasn't ready for the excitement of the Bradbergs.

Raiders vs Vikings

2011-11-23T08:00:00.000-06:00

Pictures of the Metrodome from Sunday's game. Out seats were pretty high up, and I was a little nervous at first. The pictures are so far away, because I couldn't bring a lens longer than six inches in. But that is alright.

Running

2011-11-22T15:20:00.000-06:00

More pictures of Connor and the lovely ladies.

Yesterday we went to the YMCA in the evening, for a rather intense Body Pump class. I've been doing it for about 2 months now. I hated it at first, but I am coming around. It truly is an amazing work out, and you get some serious results.

This morning I had something going on, so Connor went and spent the day with Katrina and Jonah. He had so much fun there.

Bleachers

2011-11-21T09:49:00.000-06:00

Yesterday John and I went to the Raiders/Vikings game in MSP. Connor stayed with the Kelners all day long, because they are pretty much awesome. This was my first NFL game!

Story Time

2011-11-19T15:21:00.000-06:00

Story time at Flipping For Books. Miss Katy Smith read some Llama, Llama books. Connor liked them so much we ordered them from the book order this month.

Today I went to see Breaking Dawn. John and Connor are having Man Day.

Flippin' for Books

2011-11-18T08:00:00.001-06:00

The Bouncy House!
The Pancakes! The server asked Connor if he wanted one or two. Connor said THREE! They gave him two. He was a grumpy panda.
Open Gym!

Yesterday Connor slept in till 9:45. He had the great idea to go on a picnic. He packed up a lunch box with a toaster waffle, sandwich, 2 apples, a handful of candy corn, 2 cookies, yogurt and juice box. I told him it was cold out, but he didn't care. We took a picnic blanket and headed to the park. Where it was even colder. I huddled him up under the picnic blanket as he ate his waffle. He was so cold, but did not want to go home. 18 degrees. After about 15 minutes we decided to leave and walked around Shopko for an hour. (we watched a good 20 minutes of Cars2 in the electronics department.)

Went to the library and the Y in the afternoon.

Zombie Pizzas

2011-11-17T08:00:00.000-06:00

Yesterday I worked on basement clean up for a few hours. It is still pretty damp down there. I think I sucked up 20 gallons of water.

In the evening I had a dozen ladies over for Bunco. It was a lovely time. Connor kept sneaking out to check on us.

Mango requested a sweater. He has decided it will be sweater weather from now till mid-May.

Leaf Raking

2011-11-16T10:00:00.000-06:00

Connor had a method to leaf raking. He would put the leaves into the five gallon pail, crush them down in that, then put them into the leaf bag.

Yesterday was a great day. We had ECFE in the morning and then the Loos family came to visit us the in the afternoon. I took the kids to the playground for a bit, and did some serious princess play. I had to be the dragon though. Connor was Price Charming, but I am pretty sure he would make a better dragon.

More friends came over for dinner. We all ate tons of pizza. The kiddos played, but we think Kaia may be allergic to cats. She was really stuffed up.

Today I started to get the house ready for Bunco night. I am hostessing this month. Connor goes downstairs to play. He comes up and says, "Mom, there is some pee on the floor down here!" I go and check, and the toilet overflowed last night. And there is water EVERYWHERE. I have been using the carpet shampooer to suck up the water, after an hour and a half of that, I am on a break. Connor is convinced a spider did it.

Chili is in the crock pot, now time to work on cleaning for my guests.

Halloween Candy

2011-11-15T08:00:00.000-06:00

It is pretty much all gone now, so we don't need to worry about that any longer!

Yesterday Connor has preschool, I went on a shopping trip to buy new mini-blinds for the bedrooms. I decided we need to replace them before I put the plastic window stuff in this year. And have a serious conversation with Sammy cat about how annoying it is that he chews the cords off. And discovered that Wal-mart sells much better salt-in-shell peanuts that Farm and Fleet.

In the evening we went to the YMCA.

Stuck like glue

2011-11-14T09:21:00.000-06:00

Connor is going through a phase of clinginess. I have been trying to coordinate the next two months weekends of activities. Here, I was on the search for our "Fishermith" shirts, and I have come to the conclusion John must have left his at the cabin. Anyways, I'm texting back and forth with Jessica while running all over, and she is getting all frustrated with me. So I take this picture. This is what I am dealing with. I can not possibly get things done when I have to drag 50 pounds of sweetness around.

Exciting things coming up:

Bunco Hostessing
Raiders/Vikings Game
Breaking Dawn
Thanksgiving
BFWOM
YMCA Volunteers Christmas Party
Rotary Lights field trip and all the prep that goes along
Bar Olympics
3rd annual Wine & Cheese
Christmas
My mother's birthday of a slightly significant number
New Years
Polly & Connor's combined birthday extravaganza

I guess it is a good thing CW doesn't do a Christmas party!

Drums Alive

2011-11-13T08:50:00.000-06:00

Connor doing Drums Alive at the YMCA Halloween Party a few weeks ago. He appears to have fun, then puts his sticks away, and leaves half way through the song.

Yesterday we went to Flippin' for Books.

Trees

2011-11-11T08:00:00.000-06:00

The trees of Holzinger, getting ready for winter.

Yesterday Con and I went to the YMCA in the morning. I got plastic Christmas light bulbs for my mom's old ceramic Christmas tree. We are so ready for Christmas.

John's cousin - Christy - is getting married today! Congrats to Christy and Bob!!! (no, not THAT Bob)

Connor and John

2011-11-10T08:00:00.001-06:00

Spending some quality time with ipad. Connor says they have ipads at school, but not as pretty as Dad's. Very few ipads have the blue hand print on the back.

I had a PTA meeting, cleaned out the garage, and we all went to the YMCA in the evening.

Eating

2011-11-09T08:00:00.000-06:00

Chicken noodle soup
Cookie ice cream sandwich (I tried to dye the ice cream orange, but it came out pinkish)
Winona Bakery's pumpkin cookie

Yesterday we went to Toddler Tuesday at the Marine Art Museum. ECFE wasn't on, so we were able to go. Connor made a necklace and book. There were two live turtles there, and that was really exciting. Connor would like to mount laser beams on the top of them and use them as hunting turtles. I think he was scaring the old ladies that are the volunteers there.

Ben came over and moved heavy stuff for us. Since Bob is gone, Ben has been really stepping up his friendship duties.

"Napping"

2011-11-08T08:00:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was a no-school-day. Not much happened. I ran the oven self cleaning thing. Johnny is coming down with a cold.

Between Trees

2011-11-07T08:00:00.001-06:00

Yesterday we worked hard on the leaves. Got it nearly done.

Connor nagged me enough, and I gave in, and now the Snow Village is set up. Now he is on me about the Christmas tree. One thing at a time.

Key to the City

2011-11-06T11:02:00.000-06:00

My Grandpa - Vince - is the proud holder to the key to the city of Evansville. Pretty awesome, right?

Yesterday we didn't get much done. Today a bunch of raking had taken place. I told Connor we can't do Christmas decorations until all of fall is cleaned up. Connor has been working very hard. He rakes up a bunch of leaves, puts them in a 5 gallon pail, then dumps the pail into the leaf bag. We have 8 bags done so far.

Bruizer

2011-11-05T08:00:00.001-05:00

I love him so much. Even though no one else does.

Parade Candy

2011-11-04T13:24:00.000-05:00

Bruizy keeping on on Connor and his candy.

Yesterday Johnny played football, and managed to only hurt himself a little bit. I gave him such a hard time, he is pretending like it's fine now. But I know he's hurting.

Ferguson's, Again

2011-11-03T16:24:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, Jessica, Connor and I stopped at Ferguson's on the way to EC. Jessica had never been there, so we got a picture of her next to the apple! We picked a bag of apples, and shared a caramel apple.

YMCA Halloween Party

2011-11-02T15:46:00.000-05:00

From the YMCA Halloween Party on Saturday. They had an event for the preschoolers of the community. Connor did the Drums Alive and lots of crafts. Like the scary red pumpkin puppet.

It was Connor's special day today at Preschool. He brought bat shaped pretzels and apples for snack. And he brought the tiny Christmas mouse for show-n-tell.

Scooby and Daphne

2011-11-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

Here I am with my Scooby Doo. Anna lent us the costume. We are pretty awesome.

Yesterday Connor bought the new Cars 2 blu-ray with all the money he got for Halloween. We watched it while eating a pile of Halloween candy. Then spent the rest of the day brushing our teeth.

Connor

2011-11-01T11:47:00.000-05:00

We had a great time yesterday celebrating Halloween. At night we went Trick-or-Treating with the Kelner's. We left an "honor" bucket out at our house....next year I should set a web camera up on it, to see how much folks really do take. Today we tried something new. I had Connor sleep in his clothes, and got him up, and went to the YMCA at 8 am for a class. I don't think we will be doing that again.

Library Halloween Party

2011-10-31T12:26:00.000-05:00

The top floor of the library was turned into a spooky zone. It was really neato, since the floors are already cloudy glass blocks.

Today we've been running all over. Halloween is big in Winona!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Group Shots

2011-10-30T17:39:00.000-05:00

Some pictures from last weekend's party. Good times were had.

It has been a busy weekend around here. Friday, Jessica and her girls came down for Zombie Body Pump then we went out for a fantastic night on the town. Saturday Jessica and I went to Ferguson's with the Connor, then up to Eau Claire for my dad's birthday dinner at Culvers. Even though it is way to early to celebrate his birthday. Came home today, went to a Halloween Party at the YMCA.

Sweeping the Barn

2011-10-28T13:12:00.000-05:00

The best part of going to Lucky Acres, is cleaning out the barn with an old broom. And the kitty cats.

Yesterday we went to a Halloween party at the library with Tyler and Deacon. It was a nice time, we saw baby Jonah there too.

Lucky Acres

2011-10-27T15:48:00.000-05:00

Connor and I got to go with Uncle Mike to feed the horses and Chewy the dog. They have seven horses. Connor did a great job, before he was real scared of the horses, but this time he fed them. Even let one take treats out of his hands.

Yesterday I went on a search for brown pants for John's Shaggy costume. He has the same issue of Winona only selling short person pants. At least he has a green shirt.

WSU Parade

2011-10-26T07:55:00.000-05:00

Connor really likes the pretty WSU Dancer/Cheerleaders.

The parade was a lot of fun. Kids had a great time. We actually cut it short, because we had to get going to Evansville. We let the kids eat as much candy as they could in the car ride to drop Tyler off. Which was about 3 pieces.

Today I had to get up at 7:02 (earlier than I have in years I think) because the DirecTV guy was here to fix something with the DVR. This new TV stuff is complicated. Connor is some how still asleep!

Moon

2011-10-25T14:32:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I finally got a new phone! Blackberry had been dying a slow death for about six months now. Samsung Galaxy SII. Pretty fancy pants. I had it for about 30 minutes before John to it to work with him for the day. I think he likes it more than I do.

Legos

2011-10-24T11:07:00.000-05:00

Having epic failures of Blackberry today. Totally has consumed my day. I can't commit to a new phone. Sigh. I have such problems. :)

Swamp

2011-10-23T11:45:00.000-05:00

This is from the day Connor and I took an extended walk to Lacanne Park from school. We got within 50 feet of the playground, and he decided it was too far to walk, so we turned around and went home.

Yesterday was a big day. WSU parade in the morning, then down to the farm for my grandparent's 70th wedding anniversary. Today, John is still in his jammies.