What a cuh-razy week! Seems like busyness is hitting us in full swing. We had people at our house Friday eve, Sunday eve, Monday eve, Wednesday eve, and this evening my family comes for the weekend! Monday and Wednesday evenings were nights of hosting dear friends, and serving them supper as well. I've been discovering in the last several years, that I really enjoy hosting people! When I lived at home I thought it was just more of a bother, because it always meant more work for everyone. But I'm grateful for the amazing example Mom & Dad set for us, at being hospitable hosts. I believe it definitely is an art! One in which my skills need lots of developing. Dustin and I are excited about learning that together. So......... come on over!! :)
Yea, so my family is coming this weekend! Woot-woot! It's one of those times where we'll be camping out on air mattresses and floor nests, since space at our house is limited. The only thing missing will be Kendall's family, sadly. But in spite of that we still plan to have a great time having picnics with extended family, attending Curtis & Kelly's wedding, and lots of general merriment and laughter! Dad always brings plenty of lame jokes to keep us going, and with 5 kiddos, how could it ever be dull!?!
So I'm out for the weekend! Lovely times ahead to all...
Cheers!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
TGIF
Well, this is me… sticking my neck out and starting a blog. I say “sticking my neck out” for various reasons, but I’ll keep those thoughts to myself for now.
The most exciting event of today was that we now have internet at our new little house!! Woot woot! It’s sad that I will no longer be winning the medal for “Most Skilled in Finding Local Hot Spots.” On the other hand, relinquishing that title is quite easy in exchange for surfing in the comfort of my own home. So I thought I would celebrate by posting! :)
Casting doom over my day loomed the fact that I needed to make the dreaded trip to the License Branch Center. You hear all these stories from everyone who make it sound so terrible! And you think, “It can’t be THAT bad can it?” I thought I would be on the up and up, going prepared! I would not be making thirty-eleven trips like others have done. So I researched branch locations to find the nearest one, researched hours of operation, researched documents and papers I needed to have along.
My first tip that I was not going to be successful was when I drove and drove and drove. 12 miles! Are you kidding me? It ended up being closer to 25. Not to be disheartened I shook it off, grabbed my documents, and strode proudly in the door. People, people, people everywhere. Lines of people. And did you ever notice that the majority of License Branch “waitees” look like they should be home picking cat hair off their furniture?
Of course the snappy lady at the front desk asked what I needed, then commenced to rattle off a list of documents I needed to have along, only one of which I actually had. I tried to inform her that my research said otherwise, but she was already throwing a piece of paper at me stating that I should have just packed up my entire 5-drawer filing cabinet and hauled it with me. Just like that she was off to help the next customer, leaving me to walk out the door muttering, “Fine! I’ll keep my Indiana driver’s license, which is my preference anyways!”
I spotted a Goodwill across the street, stopped and got 3 amazing kid’s books for a total of $1.50. I felt a little happier after that.
I think I’ll sweet talk Dustin into going with me next time. Did you ever notice how things are better when they’re along? :)
Lovely FRIDAY to all!!
The most exciting event of today was that we now have internet at our new little house!! Woot woot! It’s sad that I will no longer be winning the medal for “Most Skilled in Finding Local Hot Spots.” On the other hand, relinquishing that title is quite easy in exchange for surfing in the comfort of my own home. So I thought I would celebrate by posting! :)
Casting doom over my day loomed the fact that I needed to make the dreaded trip to the License Branch Center. You hear all these stories from everyone who make it sound so terrible! And you think, “It can’t be THAT bad can it?” I thought I would be on the up and up, going prepared! I would not be making thirty-eleven trips like others have done. So I researched branch locations to find the nearest one, researched hours of operation, researched documents and papers I needed to have along.
My first tip that I was not going to be successful was when I drove and drove and drove. 12 miles! Are you kidding me? It ended up being closer to 25. Not to be disheartened I shook it off, grabbed my documents, and strode proudly in the door. People, people, people everywhere. Lines of people. And did you ever notice that the majority of License Branch “waitees” look like they should be home picking cat hair off their furniture?
Of course the snappy lady at the front desk asked what I needed, then commenced to rattle off a list of documents I needed to have along, only one of which I actually had. I tried to inform her that my research said otherwise, but she was already throwing a piece of paper at me stating that I should have just packed up my entire 5-drawer filing cabinet and hauled it with me. Just like that she was off to help the next customer, leaving me to walk out the door muttering, “Fine! I’ll keep my Indiana driver’s license, which is my preference anyways!”
I spotted a Goodwill across the street, stopped and got 3 amazing kid’s books for a total of $1.50. I felt a little happier after that.
I think I’ll sweet talk Dustin into going with me next time. Did you ever notice how things are better when they’re along? :)
Lovely FRIDAY to all!!
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