A stressful week behind us

Posted on February 2, 2012 at 8:18 pm in

This past week started with Aunt Vi ending up in the hospital after a slight heart attack.  She’s doing much better and back at home.

Uncle Terry arrived at Mayo for his scheduled surgeries, and his is recovering well at this time.

Bev started having problems with her kidney again.  A cyst grew back and very large causing some severe problems.  She made a trip to the doc and went home.  She had to go back and was admitted to the hospital.  During that time, the tests revealed a very large cyst that is causing major difficulties for her kidney.  They performed a procedure to drain some of the fluid and discussed future plans.  She has a follow up visit later this month and the doctors plan.  We will be anxiously awaiting the final plan knowing that there likely will be major surgery in the near future for Bev.

Wings-mania

Posted on January 29, 2012 at 8:18 pm in

We decided we needed a night away with some fun, different entertainment.  Erin, Julie, and Steve and I went down to Aberdeen to check out an Aberdeen Wings hockey game.  Erin and I attended a Bismarck Bobcats game a couple years ago and enjoyed it.  The Wings started up in the same conference/league last year.  We had a blast terrorizing Aberdeen and watching the Wings win their game.  I picked up a Wings cowbell and we all got a free Wings rally rag.

Happy Birthday Steve!

Posted on January 26, 2012 at 1:05 am in

Happy 39th Birthday Steve

The day Jack got pulled over

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 8:26 pm in

Well, we all knew it would happen some day…  Jack (Bev’s doggie) and Bev were on their way to a pet store so Jack could get a manicure.  Jack got a little anxious and caught the attention of the Rochester police.  The lights and siren were flashing and Bev had to pull over.  It didn’t take long for the good natured officer to notice Jack.  The officer thought Jack was an unbuckled child and pulled Bev over.  Jack and the officer made nice so Jack wouldn’t miss his appointment (no ticket or warning).  Within a couple hours Jack forgot the incident (Bev is still having a good laugh) and Jack is admiring his pretty nails.

Sad to see…

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 3:01 pm in

Last week word spread quickly that the movie theater in Valley City would be closing in early February.  We’ve all enjoyed watching movies there, and it is sad to see it close.

VC Theater

Happy Birthday Erin!

Posted on January 24, 2012 at 1:37 am in

Happy Birthday Erin!  Today is your special day.  Erin has long considered the number 3 her favorite/lucky number.

Happy Birthday Erin!

Snow kayak?

Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:34 am in

Snow kayak

Snow Kayak – because grown-ups don’t own sleds

What are you grateful for?

Posted on January 22, 2012 at 11:37 am in

This morning in church the pastor discussed a simple exercise to bring positive feelings to a person’s life.  During the long winter months, it is easy to feel in the dumps and look negatively on life.

The exercise is to once a week write down five things you are grateful for.  You do not have to share them, but writing them down often makes a person reflect on things in a different manner.  Try it and see if it lifts your spirits.

Yup, winter is here

Posted on January 22, 2012 at 11:32 am in

We got a rude change of weather this last week when the temperature dropped.  No one asked or requested this change… it just happened.  Darn it we were enjoying the warmer weather.  Last night we received a quarter inch of snow / ice pellets.  Everything is slick today.  The forecast includes 4-6 inches of snow for our area later today and tonight.  There is only one tiny bit of good news with that forecast… I finally get to use my new snowblower.  Actually, I started it yesterday just to make sure it worked and I remembered how to start it.

Not sure about this one…

Posted on January 22, 2012 at 11:28 am in

Hmmm... I wonder if i can get these babies past airport security

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