Monday, September 17, 2007

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood ...





Since it was so nice tonight, we decided to eat outside. We packed up our PB&Js, watermelon, pretzels and drinks, and off we went. As soon as Sam figured out our destination -- THE PARK!! -- he wanted nothing to do with food. He ran around like crazy towards the swings, then the slide. He always rides down the big slide with Brian or me, but today was a milestone for him -- his very first time down the (smaller) slide by himself! And he did great! He was not scared and didn't want to get off. I think he went down at least 11 times.

'Tis the Season

Last weekend's cool weather put me in the mood to take out our Halloween decorations. Of course Sam didn't remember them from last year, so he got a kick out of all the pumpkins. And he really enjoys playing with the window decals (taking them off, putting them back on, taking them back off, etc., etc., etc.)!

Sunday, September 16, 2007

I'm DRIVING!!


Mr. Manly absolutely LOVES having the digger and tractor in our backyard. Today he got to ride on the tractor (lawn mower) and WOULD NOT take his hands off the wheel! It was so funny to watch him "steer". He acted like he'd done it before! He was having so much fun riding all around the backyard.

Back to Work!


After briefly celebrating the Cyclones' win last night, we got back to work on the yard today. (By "we", I mean Brian.) Sam loves watching the digger (aka "duh-duh-duh-duh-duh") drive around the back yard!

Saturday, September 15, 2007

I've Been "Tagged"

I've been "tagged" by my good friend Vicki. Neither one of us really knows what this means, but we're playing along! (She was tagged by one of her friends!)

You have to post these rules before you give your facts:

1) Players, you must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use the middle name that you wish you had.)

2) When tagged, you need to write your own blog post containing your own middle name facts.


3) At the end of your blog post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag. Don't forget to leave a comment telling them that they're tagged and to read your blog.

M - Mother. I absolutely love being a mother to Sam. He is such a happy little boy, and I try to remember to thank God everyday for giving him to us.

A - Attitude. It's something I strive to keep positive although I catch myself complaining far more often than I'd like. I need to work on that.

R - Responsibility. As a wife and mother, I have more responsibility in my life than ever before. But I am very glad to be where I am, and wouldn't trade it for anything.

I - Iowa State. I am a huge Cyclone fan (and grad!) and we beat the Hawks today! Go State!!

E - Everything. I feel I have everything I ever could have dreamed. Mushy, but true!

As for who I'm tagging ... I don't know many bloggers, so every one of them is getting it -- Leana, Kate, Vicki, and Rhonda! If I can figure out how to do it!

It's a CYCLONE state ... AGAIN!

Seven out of the last 10. I think it's past the point of calling it a "fluke". Once again it's a Cyclone state, and it feels GOOD! Great job, Cyclones!!! Sorry I doubted you.

Check out this video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ6Lytu8G4k

Beat Iowa!


Today is the "big game" between Iowa State and Iowa. We hope the 'Clones make it respectable.