Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Christmas Parties - New Camera

I can imagine what some may be thinking, “Where’s the Pictures?” I have my new camera and am taking many great photos, (Ok only a few) and haven’t posted anything yet. I am guilty of working to much and getting into the Christmas movies. Christmas is my favorite time of the year. My mom would have Christmas music playing from Thanksgiving ‘til Christmas. My mom went to live with Jesus nine years ago. At Christmas time I feel unbelievably close to her like she is right here with me. I am addicted to the Hallmark channel because they are playing all the great movies!

We all know the kind. Movies filled with magic, and mystery. Love and Romance! I am thankful to have two kids who enjoy these movies too! My soldier is the very anti Holiday Fun kind of guy.  I don’t know why he is so discouraged most times and would rather not participate in most anything that is fun or filled with magical moments. We are however planning on going to this beautiful Christmas party this weekend that my work is putting on. There probably won’t be any alcohol which may mean lots of laughing and dancing! I have not been to one of these with this company. At my husbands work parties they have beer, wine and reminisce of times from before. Don’t get me wrong both kind are a hoot.

My husband and I are going to be escaping over night since the drive is 140 miles and very dangerous at night with the ice, snow, and animals. We are staying at the Red Lion! Sunday before coming home we will be doing the last of the Christmas shopping. I have it all done but he has done none of it and wants to buy things too. I hope this means great things for me. Usually we take the kids so we can each take one and go do our own shopping but not this time. It may be difficult for him to shop with me there. I   promise to upload pictures very soon!
What do you do when it is just your husband and you?

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

My Boys Being Boys

My husband and youngest son out hunting. No luck on this trip but lots of beautiful scenery!

 Everything was just beautiful!


Wish we would have been there at the right times!


Do you go with your family hunting?

Camera

I am thankful today because I will be getting the camera I really wanted Friday. You may be thinking that this was quick to come up with this money since I just begun saving and all. You would be right! My Dad told me today that he is buying it for Christmas for me and my husband for Christmas!
I did just buy a cheap one for $30 and have taken a few pictures with it so far. I am also happy to know that the camera that I want takes the same kind of card. I will not have it in time for Thanksgiving but will have it in time for Christmas! I hope to take lots of pictures before my husband leaves for BCT. His request is for me to send pictures with him.
Does anyone know if these pictures can be taken with him for the long lengths of time they make him wait to call?


Thursday, November 17, 2011

Snow

I wish to get a camera! Nobody knows just how much I wish to get a camera. I am saving to buy the one I really want but for now I hope to get even a small point and shoot for Christmas. It is beautiful here today! The snow that God left last night is just wonderful. My youngest was out rolling snow balls before school today and was very happy. You may have read my last post about Hunting Season.

My son is very happy about Hunting Season. Yet, today when he woke up to all this beautiful white stuff all over the ground he let us know he wanted to go sledding this weekend rather than Hunting. If anyone remembers how my husband feels about hunting then you know this made him very happy to hear it. So this weekend we are planning a trip to go sledding! Maybe it will snow more and I can make snow ice cream, Yum!
What do you and your family do when it snows?

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Hunting Season in the Great Northwest

It is now the middle of hunting season and Bre our daughter does not like the thought of killing animals but decided to go with us and bring her camera. It was nice to have someone in the truck with me while I would drop off the boys then pick them up down the road. Today we found bear scat while out hunting. Right after that my soldier found two deer that he spooked and ran off. Still waiting for Santa to bring me a camera but soon he will and I will have pictures up for everyone. We did not get anything today, bummer. We hope to be done here soon. We like to do family things on Sunday but hunting is not my husbands or my daughters favorite thing. My husband HATES hunting. My son LOVES hunting. Hope my son get his deer or elk soon so everyone will be happy :) What does your family do during hunting season?

Friday, November 4, 2011

Cleaning House

Today is a day for mopping, waxing floors, vacuuming, laundry, and time with one of my good friends! Got up early this morning to clean house and get ready for a Pampered Chef party. Last night went to wait for my husband while he was training and taking PT tests. He passed like I knew he would, Hooray!
What do you do one your weekends when you aren’t working?