by Grant
One day I hope to look back at this blog and find it to be something that I was glad I did. I originally started it to disseminate the information about the girls, but thankfully there hasn't been a lot of exciting news to post recently. At this point, Serenity makes the wackiest faces and Liberty says "Da-Da-Da." We've had some sickness that has been pretty discouraging as it seems to just come around and around (I have been sick for the better part of three months), but thankfully nothing too serious. I'm not sure if the blog is very useful for disseminating information anymore, especially since there's not a lot to talk about. After getting some feedback from a hoser friend, I've tried to focus more on just family stuff. No offense people, but writing about that is about as much fun as going to a Dentist with dull drill bits. If I can't inject comments about the Simpsons and my various opinions (useless, I agree) then blogging becomes a chore. I think that I'm probably talking to myself here as I know not many people read these blogs and those who do are primarily interested in pictures etc. That's cool. However, I must think that either the this blog will die a slow lingering death or I've got to do something more interesting. Positive feedback is always welcome and I'm always excited to see that there are blog comments (even if it's limited to two people usually). In fact, the blog comments are what keeps me doing the effort of double posting. Don't underestimate the amount of good you can do with positive comments. There is far too much criticism in the world and I think we should strive every day to put off the unhelpful comments that are burning to burst out and instead turn it into something positive. You never know when that one seemingly minor comment that you made will be the turning point in someone's day or possibly even their life.
"Rock on Wayne" - Garth
"Rock on Garth" - Wayne
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Pictures and Things
by Grant
I need to update more often so I don't feel like I have to say everything in each blog post. The live-ins are still here but they do have an ejection date. December 4th.
After Turkey day, My family and my MIL (mother-in-law) will head to Fairfield for a day or so.
Probably nothing much to say so I'll post some pictures and stuff. My MIL has lots and lots that she has taken. I might get some of hers and post them as well.
Serenity Bouncing
Serenity gnawing on toy
Hitting the bottle
I need to update more often so I don't feel like I have to say everything in each blog post. The live-ins are still here but they do have an ejection date. December 4th.
After Turkey day, My family and my MIL (mother-in-law) will head to Fairfield for a day or so.
Probably nothing much to say so I'll post some pictures and stuff. My MIL has lots and lots that she has taken. I might get some of hers and post them as well.
Serenity Bouncing
Serenity gnawing on toy
Hitting the bottle
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Late October update
by Grant
It's been busier than normal recently. Rebekah was getting ready for her Mother and Grandmother coming out. Then I obviously had my Grandmother's funeral. So, let's start there...
My Grandmother had suffered quite a bit recently as her body continued to deteriorate. As she required frequent care, she had migrated to various assisted living homes to a nursing home and finally to hospice. So, as much as one is sorry to see a loved one pass, it truly was her time. While I was at the funeral, I was very surprised to see the amount of socializing going on. But, it was actually a nice surprise. All of my siblings were able to make it back, although Forrest suffered a horrible trip being delayed and turning a 12 hour trip into something much closer to 24 hours. Because none of us from remote locations had been able to bring our spouses or children, we were actually able to spend a good amount of time in fellowship.
My Grandmother and Mother-in-law or MIL for short, have been here almost a week. They have been very pleasant visitors (so far the rule that visitors are like fish has not been applicable). Other than giving up our bedroom for their habitation, and sharing a bathroom, it's been nice. Rebekah and I have been sleeping on a fold out couch, but my #1 Dad just got us a bedroom set with a pillow top mattress for $150. Way to go Dad! He and Mom are even gonna bring it down on Sunday. Now, who could ask for better parents?
BTW, if you need a custom door made, then Sav-on in Payette will do it for a bargain. I'm used to patronizing Home Depot for my needs but a door through them was going to be in the neighborhood of $300-$400. At Sav-on in Payette, I can get the door for $145 + $25 for them to chop it down for me. What a bargain! :)
Oh, and I guess before I sign-off, the girls got sick last week. That was very rough as they ran high fevers and were very fussy. When we could get them to take meds they did fine, but if they were feverish then no way jose. I'm still trying to recover, Serenity is struggling (she lost her voice the poor thing) and titus is having a rough go. Do you think we can get a group discount at the Dr.'s office?
It's been busier than normal recently. Rebekah was getting ready for her Mother and Grandmother coming out. Then I obviously had my Grandmother's funeral. So, let's start there...
My Grandmother had suffered quite a bit recently as her body continued to deteriorate. As she required frequent care, she had migrated to various assisted living homes to a nursing home and finally to hospice. So, as much as one is sorry to see a loved one pass, it truly was her time. While I was at the funeral, I was very surprised to see the amount of socializing going on. But, it was actually a nice surprise. All of my siblings were able to make it back, although Forrest suffered a horrible trip being delayed and turning a 12 hour trip into something much closer to 24 hours. Because none of us from remote locations had been able to bring our spouses or children, we were actually able to spend a good amount of time in fellowship.
My Grandmother and Mother-in-law or MIL for short, have been here almost a week. They have been very pleasant visitors (so far the rule that visitors are like fish has not been applicable). Other than giving up our bedroom for their habitation, and sharing a bathroom, it's been nice. Rebekah and I have been sleeping on a fold out couch, but my #1 Dad just got us a bedroom set with a pillow top mattress for $150. Way to go Dad! He and Mom are even gonna bring it down on Sunday. Now, who could ask for better parents?
BTW, if you need a custom door made, then Sav-on in Payette will do it for a bargain. I'm used to patronizing Home Depot for my needs but a door through them was going to be in the neighborhood of $300-$400. At Sav-on in Payette, I can get the door for $145 + $25 for them to chop it down for me. What a bargain! :)
Oh, and I guess before I sign-off, the girls got sick last week. That was very rough as they ran high fevers and were very fussy. When we could get them to take meds they did fine, but if they were feverish then no way jose. I'm still trying to recover, Serenity is struggling (she lost her voice the poor thing) and titus is having a rough go. Do you think we can get a group discount at the Dr.'s office?
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