Tuesday, January 29, 2008

The Building of our New Backyard

We live on a hill and have had no place for the children to really play outside but in the street in front of our house. Last summer our wonderful field across the street that was filled with trees and wildlife was stripped and turned into a housing development. We took advantage of the situation and worked with the contractor to bring in over 2000 cubic feet of dirt and build a very nice back yard area last November. Unfortunately, the weather turned too cold and final grading and seeding was not completed. We will need to finish that part up this spring. We are very excited to be able to put up a swing set and play area for the children this coming summer (after we reseed, add trees/shrubs to the hill and add a fence around the steep slope).

Those that love construction vehicles and big equipment will sure love this video :)

My little Country Line Dancers

Sunday, December 30, 2007

A Free Game - to win cash and gift cards

Just thought I would pass this on if you have not seen it.

Netwinner – it is a free site that gives away cash and gift cards – they play ads (so I am guessing that is how they make their money).

http://tinyurl.com/34o6ow

The site let’s you “spin” their wheel 100 times a day and until the end of the month they have 2x, 5x, 10x, 25x the points/cash – the jackpot is over $1,000,000 – they also let you play a Bingo type game 10 times a day… looks like the might be launching some new games next year…

I played yesterday and racked up 10,000 points already! Good Luck Spinning :)
Lisa

Resolve to “Feeling Better” in the New Year


How our mind interprets chronic and annoying (non-life threatening) symptoms is a topic that has recently gained much research and respect in the medical field. Through their successful 6-Week Program, Dr’s Barsky and Deans tackle many of the annoying and often debilitating issues facing a very large, stressed and overworked human population.

If any of the following symptoms sound familiar to you: anxiety, migraines, headaches, stress, depression, fatigue, arthritis, lower back pain, insomnia, indigestion and you have not found relief from your medical provider, I highly recommend reading and following Barsky and Deans “6-Week Mind-Body Program to ease your Chronic Symptoms.”

Through their step-by-step plan you will slowly change the way you perceive your symptoms and the way you approach life. You will spend time reflecting, journaling, becoming more active “in life,” finding and using stress reducing activities on a regular basis, concentrating on better nutrition and discovering an exercise program that will work for you.

In addition to examples and strategies, real-life stories and examples are provided for the reader. This is the type of self-help book that should be read more than once to gain the full benefit and to reinforce positive thinking and goal attainment over a period of time. I challenge you to resolve to “Feeling Better” in the New Year.


“Feeling Better”
By: Arthur Barsky, M.D. & Emily Deans, M.D.
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 978-0-06-076614-6

BathTime - BedTime Fun

The first part is of Anthony playing in the tub and the second part is of Mike reading “Good Night Moon to the Kids before Bed.” This was taken at some point over this past summer… Enjoy :)

Elizabeth & Anthony's 2nd Birthday

ok – so I was pulling off video’s that were on the camera the other day… and found the kids 2nd Birthday party from March!! (I know bad, bad mama)

Most of the family had to cancel coming in for the party because of the terrible snow storm overnight and that morning… but we still went ahead and celebrated. Enjoy :)

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