Speaking of the Olympics...

We brought Nate and Will to our local ski area today for their first ski lesson. $250 dollars later we had 1 kid that took off his gear within 10 minutes and another that did pretty well. Nate enjoyed himself and was getting the hang of the "pizza" aka the snowplow. Will is just a bit too young, but he would have freaked out if we only let Nate try. Poor kid was a bit disappointed in himself. We told him he could try again next year.

COUNTDOWN TO THE OLYMPICS

I watched the US Figure Skating Championships today . Gearing up for Vancouver! Can't wait to see what Canada comes up with for the opening ceremonies. After Bejing I'm not sure anything will ever compare.
My favorite event is Women's Figure Skating, but after that I'm looking forward to the snow boarding. Remember Dorothy Hamill? How long did we wear 'the Wedge'?

I need a maid...

How in the world can a little house get so dirty in just five days? Michael is pretty tidy in general, and the house is still a mess. Maybe I can get a maid through disability!! We should have built in one of those systems that vacuums the house for you. Has anybody used an "air cleaner" before?
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...lest we forget

J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets!!!!!

Sorry you guys didn't get to see the Championship at home. Manning, you are toast.

American Idol

Did anyone watch the American Idol this week?
I can't believe that Simon is leaving.
I'm going to have to do some recording.

BTW,how is your new TV,Peggy?

New Computer

A new decade and a new computer !

Devon from the Geek Squad came and installed it
and transfered the files and installed some new
software. Nice to see someone who knows what they
are doing and doing it well.

Too bad I don't have a new brain to go with it.
I'll just have to plug along.
It will take some getting use to a different
look.

Better get some supper.

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How about those Jets!

Jason,David and Cathy are going to the game.
That is so great!
That should bring some luck.

J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS
GO JETS!

WHERE DOES A YEAR GO?

They say that time goes faster as you age and I definitely subscribe to that theory. Twelve months ago I was counting down the days to going to my happy place with two of my favorite guys. That's sounding kind of kinky until you realize that I was referring to going to Disney World with Nate and Cole. Now a year later I find myself on the same countdown to trying to recreate one of the 'funnest' weeks I ever had. Those two boys kept us laughing all week and I can only hope that a year later they will continue the tradition!
Lots has transpired in the last year but the things that stand out are the times we've spent with family. I only wish there were more days in the week! Then time might not disappear so quickly. It is the memories created during those times that stay in my heart and mind. Having just celebrated another Christmas I can honestly say that the memories are the most treasured gifts. Making ornaments with the boys, the gifts that they made and wrapped and were so proud to give. Those are the moments I savour.
I think we all have favorite memories of a time spent with a special grandparent, parent or aunt or uncle.
What's yours?

OK, It is 2010--should we start again?

Mom just emailed that she tried to get on the blog and forgot her password. I'm going to let her use mine, just to get this far. Should we try this again? Or has Facebook won the game?
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