Saturdays...

Saturdays are my favorite. I am not expected to be anywhere really... unless I choose. After following a calendar all week, it is a treat not to use one. It is the middle of February, and one of the best things about that time of year in Seattle is that I can tell that the days are getting lighter earlier and staying lighter longer. There is a big difference between now and at what it was like at Christmas. January is so cold and dark too. But February starts to show promise of Spring up ahead.

Yikes...

Dave is being called to North Carolina to work next week. He will flying into the blue on Sunday and be gone for a week... coming back on Monday the 25th of February. He hasn't had to go on a business trip for a long time so I guess one is due. They were thinking of sending him right before Christmas this year on a trip but it fell through, thank goodness. I guess now wouldn't be too bad. I can't have it my way every time. You see, I don't like it went he leaves on business trips. It isn't that I can't do things on my own... I am ok with that... but I like everyone home safe and sound.

Dave is originally from Kansas, so on his way home, he is going to Kansas for a couple of day to see his father and his family. It has been over 4 years since we went there to visit. Riley wasn't even born yet. So it will great that he can go there and see his family. I know I miss my family a lot in California... and I saw them just last year.

Today I took care of Brady while Kari went to class. I then went to the consortium meeting (our college belongs to a consortium). I was secretary last year and I have been voted in for this year again too. We had our meeting and then I went back to the college to get things done.

I am praying about a change in jobs... there is a position that has been posted that I am interested in putting in an application. If you are a praying lady... please pray to for guidance for me to do what I should. If it was just me I would still ask for guidance, but my family plus Kari and the boys depend on me so I especially need holy intervention.

I am watching the Celine Dion Special on TV while I am writing this post. I have been getting up to watch certain parts. Josh Groban and Celine sang a song together that brought me to tears.

Anyway... whew... I am glad that this week is over too. I have been feeling this way about "weeks" for a while. They have been challenging with kids being ill, taxes to file, work to do... the list goes on and on. I keep thinking I can get back to a place in my life that things aren't so hectic. I realize many people feel the way I do these days too. It is no wonder that people are leaning towards making their lives more "simple". I believe I am one of those that is desiring simplicity. I think I will end this post now, go put my feet up, and enjoy the rest of the TV special. Good Night. Hugs.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

As I wrote the title today I once again felt the surprise that time is passing too fast again. It was just Christmas, right?

It was a good day. A coworker and I went on the reservation and went to the tribal school to give a presentation to the students there. It was a small group but it was a good start. My coworker is a Native American so she was able to give them a message that related to their culture.

At lunch I went to buy more for my Valentines... I got Dave a shirt but I added his favorite beer to the package.

Riley and I filled out his Valentine's to give to his friends last night. He was thrilled to go to class to give them away. What he didn't know is that some of his classmates had Valentines to give him... and candy too. He wasn't really thinking it would work that way so it was a nice surprise. He has been carrying his little bag of goodies and Valentines around all evening. Dave got him a little car too... so he is thinking this is a good holiday.

Brady is still ill. Kari is caring for him. I guess his nose and eyes are running but he is still active. He was less active the other day. I don't know what tomorrow will hold with caring for Brady and going to work. Kari missed part of her work day but there wasn't many people coming into Red Robin in the middle of the day. Guess we will have to see.

Dave and Aaron was already at his mom's house to visit her tonight before I ever got off work at 5 pm. They went there to spend time with her. Riley and I went to the nearby restaurant where I know they have a dish that Riley will eat. He ate until he was full and was talking about how he wanted to go home, watch TV on the bed before going to bed. He was serious when he also decided to tell me about "love". He told me his heart is in his tummy and that it beats hard when you love someone. And you kiss a lot, he said. I listened and would say "Oh... is that how it works?" He was very happy to be so informative about the subject. At home he put 3 letters on paper... ones that he knows; R L H... and he told me that it says "I Love You". He is totally in the spirit of Valentine's Day.

Have a great evening.

Brady Not Feeling Well

Brady isn't feeling well so I won't be going to church tonight. We will stay in and watch American Idol instead.

I was at a high school college fair for most of the day. I was able to get to the store and purchase some Valentine Day goodies.

Have a great day!

Valentine's Dinner With My Sweetie

We had a great time at The Cheesecake Factory. I choose a Shephard Pie. The description off the menu is:

SHEPHERD'S PIE Ground Beef, Mushrooms, Carrots, Peas, Zucchini and Onions in a Delicious Sauce Covered with Mashed Potatoes and Parmesan Cheese

Did I have a piece of cheesecake? We ordered 1 piece. My choice was a chocolate piece which was good. What I did was split it with Dave. But we were full so we brought the rest home. Since we both can't have much of something like that we shared the rest with Aaron and Riley. So one piece cut four ways went far.

Hugs