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Destined

I do not know how many of you beleive in destiny or fait, but I do. This is my story of how I found the love of my life, my soul mate, the man I feel I was destined to be with.

Several years back I was going through a very rough place in my life. I had just moved back to my hometown and was looking for a job. I ended up taking a receptionist position at a local engineering firm. On my first day there my new boss was showng me around and introducing me to everyone. We got to the seocnd floor and that is where she introduced me to Michael. I was instantly drawn to him not only was he totally attractive, there was something very warm and familair feeling for me when I was around him, like we had known each other forever. Within a month we were officially an item and the rest is history.

I am so thankful to have Michael in my life. I feel like there was something bigger than us ensuring our paths would cross. Together we have created a beautiful family that fills my heart with joy. He is my rock, my strength, he loves me for who I am as I do him.

Happy Anniversary!!

Extra Extra...

What's this? Could it be? Programs, programs, everywhere. Last Friday was Cat's turn. She is in the lower school chorus and they performed "It's a wonderful life". It was a wonderful story to help remind us all of the true meaning of Christmas. I love to hear Cathy sing, she has a beautiful voice. She rehearsed every night for a good month I guess, she would be up in her room with her cd player singing along (their music teacher made them a cd of the play to practice by) needless to say she did a great job, they all did.

And last but not least was Colin's. Today was his big day. He did such a good job, I even have a little video of him dancing to the music as he was singing. All of the kids were so cute. It is amazing how well they remember all of their parts and all of the songs. Colin was a "Christmas cat". I will cherish these memories always!!!

Where do baby's come from

Hmmm.... More on that later

Last night was the preschool Christmas program at our church. Our littlest one performed "Dance like a snowflake" and "Where is Santa". It was great, I was nervous that he might be scared and start crying being up in front of all of those people. But boy was I wrong he sang he danced he was so cute it brought me to tears. I really need to get a video camera.

Scrumptiousness

I do not make homemade "meals" that often. Most nights at our house it is maccaroni, or fish sticks, or chicken nuggets and some kind of fruit (the kids love fruit). It seems by the time I make the hour long drive home and unload the car, which by the way is a huge task (it feels like everytime we go somewhere we take so much stuff we are moving), get the kids started on their homework, let the dog out, change clothes, and check the answering machine I just can't get motivated.

However, Monday night that was not the case. I decided I was gonna cook dinner. A couple of months back my grandma canned me some fresh tomatoes, and you know what goes great with tomatoes and rice. You got it "salmon cookies". What are salmon cookies you ask, well they are oh so good little fried patties of scrumptiousness. Basically all that is in them is canned salmon (I guess you could use fresh salmon if you prefer) bread, egg, and salt and pepper. Some people put onions and peppers in them, but not I. I like mine with out all that extra stuff in them, just the way my grandma taught me.

But be warned salmon cookies have a way of disappearing, at least at our house. It seems as fast as I can fry them the kids and Michael can scarf them down.

How Dumb Was I

Okay, I know we have all done it at one time or another. I am talking about sticking our big fat foot in our mouth. Today was my day. It happened when I dropped Cody off at daycare. One of Cody's teachers has been putting on weight lately. The weight is centrally located in the stomach and hip area. I have been wondering for a couple of months if she was expecting. (can you see where I am going with this)

So this morning I asked her, "When is your baby due?" "Oh baby, I am not pregnant I am just getting fat" she replied. Then my dumb butt said "Whatever you are messing with me" "Seriously" she said "I do not have any kids, I am just gaining weight you are not the first person to ask me."

At this point I really wanted to crawl in a hole. What should I say now? So I apologized mutiple times but that really didn't do any good I am sure. Moral of this story is one I already know, I knew better, you NEVER ask a women if she is pregnant.

Busy Weekend

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Ours was jam packed we started off on Wednesday night by stringing popcorn with the kids for their tree (we put them their on special tree upstairs this year full of decorations they have made) that was fun Michael was a master popcorn stringer. We have affectionately labeled it the butter tree. I bought "unsalted" no butter popcorn (so the box said) but it still has a nice fragrance :)

Thursday we started off by going to my grandmothers for lunch where the ham was outstanding and I ate waaay to much. Then we left there and went to my in-laws for dinner which also was great, I cannot get enough of the stuffing she makes and just take a look at one of the desserts we had to choose from

We had a very nice day it was great to spend time with our families, the kids always have a blast playing with their cousins.

On Friday afternoon we went and got our Christmas tree. It was raining but that didn't stop us. We go to a local Christmas tree farm to pick our tree which is always alot of fun, it is amazing how much smaller they look in a big open field versus when they are in your living room. Michael put the tree up that night (ask him how much fun that was) and we decorated it Saturday morning.