Get Serious!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

One Act Play troupe members were awarded 2nd place and
will travel to the State contest on February 3rd. DS and several
others received favorable comments on their performance.
DS's basketball game was exciting and the team won! They will
play a much tougher team tomorrow night.
Get serious, you weather forecasters!
The weatherman played a trick on us. We were predicted to get
less than 1/2 inch of snow but ended up with 4-5 inches of very
light, fluffy snow. One station's forecaster even apologized
for being wrong. This morning it was very foggy and school
started one hour late.
Get serious! Plan ahead, track, get active and get enough sleep.
All good tools to help you get serious and meet your goals.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. HUGS!

  

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FLORIDASUN 1/26/2012 7:37AM

Okay...I've got my serious face on it looks a little frowny...but it's because I'm serious...serious! Congrats on the good news..and the snow sounds beautiful. I love to hear about..look at it on the t.v. forecasts...and best of all listen to our weatherman predict sunshine...come on down to FL where the weather is just fine in the winter time...hey...I'm a poet...and don't know it..oh boy...I need coffee this morning! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 1/26/2012 4:15AM

Those tricky weathermen . . . . I hope the weather behaves for you since the weathermen won't! Report Inappropriate Comment

SAMI199 1/25/2012 11:58PM

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VICIOUS421 1/25/2012 11:23PM

Still working on the Sleeping but it is getting Better!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOTLEM 1/25/2012 9:51PM

Sending some Aussie sunshine your way today. Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 1/25/2012 4:06PM

The more tools the meteorologists use the less they get the weather forecast right....go figure. Here at SP we have all the latest, greatest tools to help us to succeed and we have more than a 98% chance of succeeding.......how great is that. Congrats to the One Act Play Troupe and WTG basketball team. And you MSLIZZY, take some time for yourself today....you deserve it. Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE-LORI 1/25/2012 3:46PM

I love those late days! And really, isn't it so pretty when it snows? Report Inappropriate Comment

ASRMOM 1/25/2012 2:50PM

Today was supposed to be the nicest day here this week. We also woke up to thick fog, snow, and "freezing fog". Me, I'm getting serious with me. Keep it up! Report Inappropriate Comment

LVMAMAW 1/25/2012 2:22PM

Those poor weathermen, I really think they just guess!! If they predict a 20% chance or less of rain....it's gonna' rain here!! LOL Congrats to the One Act Troupe Members!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BROWNCOFIDDLER 1/25/2012 2:00PM

Maybe tomorrow the weatherman will get it right?!?! Yep, get serious!!! Love it. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY1432 1/25/2012 1:28PM

Well your darling Granddaughter was happy about more snow and I was happy that it was easier to shovel this morning then last week, but it's always nice if you know it is coming. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUSTA123 1/25/2012 1:23PM

and on the win! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 1/25/2012 1:13PM

Gotta love those weather men! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 1/25/2012 1:07PM

Our forecasters have had little boo-boo's lately, too, but not debilitating like yours turned out to be! Sorry about that, dear! He was a good guy, though and apologized! I guess the key here is, to know they only read the weather, not create it. Once in a while, mother nature chooses not to share her intentions! Oh well. This, too, shall pass! Stay safe and warm and well!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

One Act Play

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Of the 68 high school students, 42 are participating in the
One Act Play, either as members of the cast or the crew.
That is almost 63% of the entire enrollment, which says a
lot about participation in a small school. They are now
waiting their turn to perform and will receive the critiques
as soon as they are finished. DS is the leading male cast
member and is carrying a lot of responsibility on his
shoulders. I do hope all goes well. He seemed very
confident this morning before he left. May the sun shine
on their performance.
Last night's concert was fantastic. The band was split
into 2 groups, concert and symphonic. Of the 7 students
that attended, 5 were awarded first chair honors. The
concert group performed first and was mainly comprised
of those students who were of high caliber and had
submitted an audition tape judged to worthy of participation.
Four of the students were in that group and the music
was excellent.
The last 3 students were in the symphonic group, judged
to be superior in skills, although the dividing line was very
fine. DS was awarded first chair in the trombone section
and also performed a solo. That selection was composed
and finished just the night before the concert. The conductor
was also the composer and lead the group in a very lively
number.
MIL rode down to the concert with us and was very impressed
and thankful that she was a part of such a wonderful
evening of band music. As a side note, DS received a letter
today, outlining the marching band program and does it
ever reveal the excellent course of study that DS has
already to chosed to be a part of. So many advantages that
were non-existent when I went to college.
Okay, I am done bragging about the little man LOL!
The day went well and I stayed on track on all counts. That
sometimes get tricky when you attempt to do too much
in one day. So now I better get back to work as my lunch
break is over and the phone is ringing. Have a super day!
Stay on track and "toot your own horn" when you succeed!
Thanks for stopping by. HUGS!

  

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VICIOUS421 1/25/2012 1:18AM

To your DS that is to you on staying on track!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY1432 1/24/2012 11:08PM

I'm glad it went so well last night and today, the play is going to State!! It just shows how multi-talented students in small schools can be. Report Inappropriate Comment

BROWNCOFIDDLER 1/24/2012 9:37PM

Loved hearing about your DS & the concert!! It's SO good for our kids to know that they have the people they love the most standing behind them, rooting for them and cheering them on. Congrats to you & your son!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 1/24/2012 5:24PM

to your DS! Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 1/24/2012 4:46PM

I love parents, grandparents, godparents etc. that have something to brag about.....life is working right in these cases.....kudos to you and to your family for doing the things you do together, for each other and for your community. Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 1/24/2012 4:36PM

Brag away! You're entitled! And you had a lot to do with his success! Congrats to you and ds! Report Inappropriate Comment

Out and About Tonight

Monday, January 23, 2012

DS left the house early to go to a band event. It is the Quad State
Honors Band, being held at the u where he wil be attending college
this fall. He had neglected to tell us that there was a concert tonight
and then called to ask if we were coming. After a short time, we
called MIL and, of course, she wanted to go. The weather has
settled down and she will arrive in time for us to be there early.
Supper will be on the fly, so to speak. My beef stew from last
night is history as DS and DH finished it at lunch time.
So, I'm off to the races (or concert) and will share all the
details tomorrow.
Have a great evening and thanks for stopping by. HUGS!

  

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FLORIDASUN 1/26/2012 7:38AM

I can understand why your beef stew got gobbled up quickly...I know everything you cook is FRESH and GOOD! Report Inappropriate Comment

VICIOUS421 1/25/2012 1:16AM

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LITTLE-LORI 1/23/2012 11:24PM

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DAISY443 1/23/2012 6:14PM

Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 1/23/2012 5:29PM

I'm glad the weather is behaving for you! We had rain, sleet, snow, fog, what else? Oh, slush. It reminded me of those late winter snowstorms that are more mess than hazard. Still, I'm glad to be in for the night! Enjoy your evening!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Mother Nature's Revenge

Sunday, January 22, 2012

I must have really ticked her off yesterday as she sent Brother Wind
to rearrange my handiwork. I reshoveled our sidewalk and driveway
last night after the play, went to church to set up for communion
today and as I drove past DS2's house, I saw where he heaped
another long drift of snow right next to the parked car. Naughty
boy! So after church and coffee with the family, I went back to
undo the damage. First, I moved the car, shoveled the snow off
and discovered that the mild temperatures had made it a mushy,
heavy mess. Another 30 minutes of shoveling and it looked pretty
good. Now, Mother Nature is shaking her fist and making it snow.
She got the last laugh, for now.
I am almost caught up with laundry and have bread dough rising
in the bowls. Beef stew is bubbling in the crockpot and I do hope
it is ready by 6, when all the boys should be home for supper.
I still plan to mop the kitchen and living room but with the new
snow, it might be a wasted effort. One trip through with wet shoes
and I'll be back at it. More cardio, right?
Have a great evening and an awesome week. Thanks for stopping
by. HUGS!

  

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VICIOUS421 1/25/2012 1:15AM

Beef Stew Save me a Bowl!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

OLDERDANDRT 1/23/2012 3:47PM

Well, I guess getting the shoveling cardio is a good enough excuse for snow! (For me, it's the ONLY good excuse!) hehe Report Inappropriate Comment

FLORIDASUN 1/23/2012 7:51AM

Fresh homemade bread...woo too! Report Inappropriate Comment

FROSTY99 1/22/2012 9:49PM

Yum, fresh homemade bread. Bet everyone enjoyed that with the stew. Sounds great. I think you got in your workout with all that shoveling. I have forgotten what that is like-shoveling! Have a fantastic week. Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

BLEGNER1 1/22/2012 8:55PM

I can smell your bread baking and it smells sooooooooooooooooo goooood!!! I have to limit what bread I eat so I don't bake it anymore, but I have a whale of a good imagination and some very sensitive smelling mechanisms. We have not had much snow this year and I am waiting for the shoe to drop, I have made up my mind that if we get snow that needs to be scooped we will just be staying home. Jeff can no longer do the scooping and I am not going to even attempt it until the testing is all done and they do what ever they are going to do with me. I don't want to take a chance on having a heart attack. So if it snows all go canceled until we don't have to scoop. God bless Barb Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE-LORI 1/22/2012 7:39PM

Oh, brrr! That snow sounds so cold! I LOVE beef stew! So delicious! Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 1/22/2012 5:56PM

Freezing rain here; I just came in from salting the sidewalk. Enjoy your supper, it sounds wonderful!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Our winter travels and more

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Our trip to the basketball game was pretty windy with just a
few visibility issues. But we arrived in plenty of time to watch
the JV team win a very close and exciting game.
The varsity team had a more difficult time and lost 59 to 26.
But DS had a great defensive game and even scored a 3
point basket.
The trip home was much nicer and MIL was able to drive over
to see DS as one of the leads in the One Act Play. There were
a few miscues but the entire audience enjoyed it. As a matter
of fact, we had the biggest attendance ever tonight. But the
extra poeple who attended were also there for a very special
reason. The director, who is also DS's godmother, had turned
50 on the 17th and her husband arranged for a surprise
birthday party after the play. The entire cast and crew knew
about it and kept it a secret. It was awesome.
They served cheese, meat and crackers, filled cupcakes,
ice cream and juice. She is one very special lady!
On that happy note, I will save some things for tomorrow.
HUGS and sweet dreams, SParkers!

  

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LUCKYDUCK2 1/23/2012 2:10AM

What a wonderful way to spend your time...family and friend. Love it. Report Inappropriate Comment

FROSTY99 1/22/2012 9:43PM

Sounds like you had a most enjoyable time. Wonderful. Report Inappropriate Comment

KAMAPERRY 1/22/2012 4:15PM

What a fun day!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LITTLE-LORI 1/22/2012 12:25PM

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FLORIDASUN 1/22/2012 11:18AM

What a FUN thing to do and what a great birthday surprise. I bet she was one happy lady... Report Inappropriate Comment

WISLNDR 1/22/2012 6:50AM

That sounds like a nice evening, I'm glad the weather behaved. (We're supposed to get freezing rain today??????) Report Inappropriate Comment

DAISY443 1/22/2012 5:11AM

Glad the weather co operated and you were able to enjoy the day! Hugs! Report Inappropriate Comment

_JODI404 1/21/2012 11:58PM

Sounds like a fantastic day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY1432 1/21/2012 11:26PM

It was a great surprise, I'm glad it stayed a secret. The play was GREAT!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLUE42DOWN 1/21/2012 10:59PM

What a wonderful day that was. Report Inappropriate Comment