My 21 year old pregnant daughter told me the other day "If I knew being pregnant was going to be so complicated, I never, ever, ever would have had sex!" Oh, gosh girlie, if you think it's complicated now...watch out!!!
:-)
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Words of Wisdom???
My 21 year old pregnant daughter told me the other day "If I knew being pregnant was going to be so complicated, I never, ever, ever would have had sex!" Oh, gosh girlie, if you think it's complicated now...watch out!!!
:-)
Sunday, October 24, 2010
My Funny Story...
I shared my story on Thursday with some family and friends, via email, but thought I'd share with you all now...
Wanted to share my story... I am proud of myself for accomplishing my task, but it wasn't easy......ha ha...
Hubby purchased a new (flat screen) tv for the bedroom.
I told him I'd rather it be on the wall than sitting. For one thing, it is too wide to sit where the old one did.
So hubby is gone. He had me pick up the tv (Kmart sale) (TRIP #1)
While there, I looked all around for a wall mounting kit, just in case, but did not find one.
Of course, I was right, the tv was too wide.
So, I called back to Kmart. Yes they had the kits. Of course, they were not by the tv's. Go figure...why would they be by the tvs? Silly me...
So, back to Kmart I go. I found a really nice kit on sale...it included the cord hider, a surge protector and a bunch of extra stuff. Fits most tvs' within the size range. (TRIP #2)
Got home, got everything out of the box.
Read directions.
Opened numerous packages of stuff in the box.
Decided I'd do the brackets on the back of the TV first.
Guess what, after several tries, I figured out that it would not work. The holes were not going to line up no matter what I did.
OK.
It fits MOST tv's not ours.
Frustrated, I boxed everything back up.
Went back to Kmart. (TRIP #3)
Exchanged the kit for another kit.
Cost me 10 bucks more.
Got home, smarter this time, I tried the brackets on the tv first.
WALLA! They fit.
Screwed them in.
Found studs in wall
Measured where the Wall Bracket would go.
Drilled holes.
Used level, made sure it was all perfect.
Put tv on the bracket.
By myself.
Worked GREAT.
This kit didn't have all the extra stuff, but worked great...TV on wall.
Looks great...
(I'll need to get a cord hider, because that will make me nuts)....
Go to turn on my tv.
Where is the remote?
Look through box.
Look all around.
Realize that I must have packed it up in the first mounting kit.
Go Back To Kmart (TRIP #4)
Ugh.
Go to service desk and explain.
Electronics brings up the kit, and we find the remote.
Yay.
Go home
Put batteries in remote.
Turn on TV:
Wowza!!
Realized later that night that I probably packed up the screws that go with the stand, in case I ever want to not have it wall mounted.
Don't care.
I can call the company and get screws.
I cannot go to Kmart one more time...
I just cannot...
I will not.
Hubby told me that night that I should ask a friend about putting it on the wall, so I was really proud of myself for doing it all myself.
And, it's done....tv was awesome!!!
OH, ya...then, I had to move all my pictures around on the walls since I took two down to hang the tv.
Oh, yea, had to move that swag..it was no longer centered correctly.
Now I noticed some cobwebs and some paint that needs fixed.
Hmmm....
Wanted to share my story... I am proud of myself for accomplishing my task, but it wasn't easy......ha ha...
Hubby purchased a new (flat screen) tv for the bedroom.
I told him I'd rather it be on the wall than sitting. For one thing, it is too wide to sit where the old one did.
So hubby is gone. He had me pick up the tv (Kmart sale) (TRIP #1)
While there, I looked all around for a wall mounting kit, just in case, but did not find one.
Of course, I was right, the tv was too wide.
So, I called back to Kmart. Yes they had the kits. Of course, they were not by the tv's. Go figure...why would they be by the tvs? Silly me...
So, back to Kmart I go. I found a really nice kit on sale...it included the cord hider, a surge protector and a bunch of extra stuff. Fits most tvs' within the size range. (TRIP #2)
Got home, got everything out of the box.
Read directions.
Opened numerous packages of stuff in the box.
Decided I'd do the brackets on the back of the TV first.
Guess what, after several tries, I figured out that it would not work. The holes were not going to line up no matter what I did.
OK.
It fits MOST tv's not ours.
Frustrated, I boxed everything back up.
Went back to Kmart. (TRIP #3)
Exchanged the kit for another kit.
Cost me 10 bucks more.
Got home, smarter this time, I tried the brackets on the tv first.
WALLA! They fit.
Screwed them in.
Found studs in wall
Measured where the Wall Bracket would go.
Drilled holes.
Used level, made sure it was all perfect.
Put tv on the bracket.
By myself.
Worked GREAT.
This kit didn't have all the extra stuff, but worked great...TV on wall.
Looks great...
(I'll need to get a cord hider, because that will make me nuts)....
Go to turn on my tv.
Where is the remote?
Look through box.
Look all around.
Realize that I must have packed it up in the first mounting kit.
Go Back To Kmart (TRIP #4)
Ugh.
Go to service desk and explain.
Electronics brings up the kit, and we find the remote.
Yay.
Go home
Put batteries in remote.
Turn on TV:
Wowza!!
Realized later that night that I probably packed up the screws that go with the stand, in case I ever want to not have it wall mounted.
Don't care.
I can call the company and get screws.
I cannot go to Kmart one more time...
I just cannot...
I will not.
Hubby told me that night that I should ask a friend about putting it on the wall, so I was really proud of myself for doing it all myself.
And, it's done....tv was awesome!!!
OH, ya...then, I had to move all my pictures around on the walls since I took two down to hang the tv.
Oh, yea, had to move that swag..it was no longer centered correctly.
Now I noticed some cobwebs and some paint that needs fixed.
Hmmm....
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Future Star?
This guy of ours is loving football this year!! We haven't been able to watch a game...but we get weekly phone calls all about them. His team is undefeated, and he is pretty fired up! They have had some big scoring games, and 4 out of 5 have been shutouts! This week he called and he said he had three sacks on the quarterback and one assisted tackle of the quarter back...so he had a great game. He's 10! His dad helps coach, and he gets pretty excited too. Thanks to technology, I got this photo on my phone on Sunday:
His games sound much better than the ones we have recently tried to watch (painfully) on television...Wyoming...Denver Broncos...and most recently Nebraska v Texas! Wow...
His games sound much better than the ones we have recently tried to watch (painfully) on television...Wyoming...Denver Broncos...and most recently Nebraska v Texas! Wow...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Howie Celebrates....
what a hoot!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
What are my Chances?
I mentioned that I shaped up the lawn on Sunday....see how pretty it looks...even though it already had leaves falling on it...
And....across the street....they raked, and piled them up ... and left them....I bet they will be flying this way soon!!!
Aw, just enjoy, right?
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Fall at My House....
Often times, we get a freeze before our leaves get a chance to turn colors, so I am truly enjoying the beauty this year!!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Our Birthday Girl
We got to spend the day with our girl on Saturday, and her family...what a treat!!!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wow...this hits home today.
If you feel like all your abilities aren't being put to use at the moment, you'll really be eager to get things going right now. Just take the time to carefully consider your position. And if you're not happy with some things, it'd be a good time for you to start speaking up.
It ought to be a very busy day for you. But if you feel that your efforts are not being fully appreciated by everyone around you, just remember that you have the responsibility for making the situation better for yourself. And now would be the perfect time for you to start doing something about it. Mantra: Responsibility.
It ought to be a very busy day for you. But if you feel that your efforts are not being fully appreciated by everyone around you, just remember that you have the responsibility for making the situation better for yourself. And now would be the perfect time for you to start doing something about it. Mantra: Responsibility.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Sammy Sighs....
Mom seems to have forgotten what a great blogger I am. She certainly hasn't been keeping up. I am doing pretty good. A couple weeks ago, we had a near perfect day....Mom and Dad took us for a ride in the car...
I LOVE riding in the car, I sit right on mom's lap and just watch everything. I don't like to stick my head out the window because of a near accident when I stepped on the automatic window and it rolled up and scared me and mom a lot a while back. She thought I was going to hang myself!
I have to look at mom and see what Sissy is up to once in a while too.
Sissy doesn't know about those windows that can roll up and nearly strangle you, so she sticks her head out of the window.
She just doesn't understand, she loves sticking her head out.
After the drive, we went on a walk and to the dog park. Since then, we have been back to the dog park a couple times. But, I usually stick close to Mom there, just to protect her. It has nothing to do with me being shy and I am NOT afraid of other dogs, so there.
I LOVE riding in the car, I sit right on mom's lap and just watch everything. I don't like to stick my head out the window because of a near accident when I stepped on the automatic window and it rolled up and scared me and mom a lot a while back. She thought I was going to hang myself!
After the drive, we went on a walk and to the dog park. Since then, we have been back to the dog park a couple times. But, I usually stick close to Mom there, just to protect her. It has nothing to do with me being shy and I am NOT afraid of other dogs, so there.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Pay it Forward...
I follow a blog that I love reading. Dana's blog is not public, you have to be approved to follow, but I love reading her posts. She shared a link that I want to share now. I guess I am not really paying anything forward except the thoughts...and they are wonderful. Please read this with an open heart...."Will Work for Food". It makes a person stop and think about things. I want to make a positive change in my life, and I think that being more open and loving of others, especially those in need would be a good start. Let me know your thoughts on that post!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Chilly Fall Day
It is a damp cool day here in western Nebraska. It was as well yesterday, except it was sunny in the morning. Perfect fall weather!! I haven't blogged in forever. Seems as though I get sidetracked much too easily. Busy at work with state reports right now, among other projects. You know I blog about those state reports every few months! We had been gone last weekend for a funeral, so yesterday I caught up on home chores, and I always feel better when my house gets back in order, or somewhat. I need to really get deep into some organizing, and paint the kitchen, and, and, and....oh, well.
I also mowed the lawn yesterday, finishing up as it started to rain....but got it done. Not only was I needed to pick up leaves, the grass had grown a lot. So, it took a little extra time. It looked so petty and green...but of course, leaves are starting to cover it again. It's a good thing I am not a stay at home wife, because I get way too anal about keeping them picked up, and would go nuts. I looked across the street and their lawn is covered...and it is supposed to be really windy...so guess where they will land? Hmm.
I have been trying to cook or bake something each weekend. I made posole and homemade tortillas one weekend, cabbage burgers and kolaches one (nothing like mixing our ethnicities here) and yesterday just baked banana bread and a cake. I asked hubby what he wanted to eat. He said hamburger gravy on mashed potatoes. Ha! Can't beat that old simple food sometimes!
Well, just wanted to check in. I am working on a new project...getting my recipes online in my google docs. Could be interesting.
Have a great Sunday!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Which do you Like?
I took this photos of my aunts barn when we were there last weekend. We had gone down for my uncles funeral. Funerals are always sad. I love this photo:
Which version do you like better?
I decided to play with my photo:
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