http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/ellen-gladys-hardy-p1.php?emf=1
If you have 6 minutes - you have to watch this crazy 88 year old talking to Ellen. Gladys Hardy loves Jesus but likes a drink!
It made me laugh out loud a few times...
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Month in Review
I love the month of July - not only because my birthday is in July (7/27), but because it's historically been a month filled with fun, sun and time with family and friends. The pictures posted in this particular entry will show what we've done this month.
I became a certified storm spotter in April and have had a lot of fun - especially this last month - tracking storms, determining what cloud is which - and I have even had the chance to call in some rotation!
Here's a cloud that Parish and I spotted in between Princeton and St. Cloud. I placed arrows on the clouds that I was watching - pretty soon, we were under a tornado warning and the sirens actually went off on July 19. This day went from being sunny to wind gusts of 50 + mph in a matter of an hour.
This picture - is from wdio.com - but I wanted to post it because of the obvious cloud that was hovering over Grand Rapids on July 14. I couldn't believe this. It is so beautiful yet so dangerous looking all at the same time. Luckily, this cloud didn't cause as much damage as it could have. Thanks goodness. You can see more pictures of this cloud at www.wdio.com under Weather Photos.
We celebrated my great aunt anna's 90th birthday on July 12th. It was so nice to see all of our family again. Pictured here is my mom (doesn't she look great?) and my cousin Colleen - who is more like an aunt to us.
And here is the birthday girl - Anna - 90 years young. Anna is my Grandma Caddy's sister - the only people left in my grandma's immediate family are Anna (90), Aggie (95 or so?) and Tom. What a fun group!
Here's Parish and I yesterday, on my birthday. We went golfing, had a nice dinner and spent most of the day relaxing. The bulb went out on his flat screen TV, so we ordered that yesterday and are just waiting patiently for it to arrive. In the mean time - we'll be playing lots of Yahtzee or electronic monolopy!
Here's Jackson on July 3 - we are very lucky to be able to watch Princeton's fireworks from the comfort of our own deck. It's nice not to have to drive over to the fairgrounds, find parking, etc. Last year - Jack didn't know what to think, but this year - he loved being outside with us!
Finally, on July 17 - I had the chance to meet some of my old roomies in Maple Grove for dinner and drinks - it was so great to catch up with them! (LtoR: Natalie, me, Janelle). Can't wait for next month!! :)
It's been a great month so far - I just can't believe July is almost over! Where has the time gone?
I became a certified storm spotter in April and have had a lot of fun - especially this last month - tracking storms, determining what cloud is which - and I have even had the chance to call in some rotation!
Here's a cloud that Parish and I spotted in between Princeton and St. Cloud. I placed arrows on the clouds that I was watching - pretty soon, we were under a tornado warning and the sirens actually went off on July 19. This day went from being sunny to wind gusts of 50 + mph in a matter of an hour.
This picture - is from wdio.com - but I wanted to post it because of the obvious cloud that was hovering over Grand Rapids on July 14. I couldn't believe this. It is so beautiful yet so dangerous looking all at the same time. Luckily, this cloud didn't cause as much damage as it could have. Thanks goodness. You can see more pictures of this cloud at www.wdio.com under Weather Photos.
We celebrated my great aunt anna's 90th birthday on July 12th. It was so nice to see all of our family again. Pictured here is my mom (doesn't she look great?) and my cousin Colleen - who is more like an aunt to us.
And here is the birthday girl - Anna - 90 years young. Anna is my Grandma Caddy's sister - the only people left in my grandma's immediate family are Anna (90), Aggie (95 or so?) and Tom. What a fun group!
Here's Parish and I yesterday, on my birthday. We went golfing, had a nice dinner and spent most of the day relaxing. The bulb went out on his flat screen TV, so we ordered that yesterday and are just waiting patiently for it to arrive. In the mean time - we'll be playing lots of Yahtzee or electronic monolopy!
Here's Jackson on July 3 - we are very lucky to be able to watch Princeton's fireworks from the comfort of our own deck. It's nice not to have to drive over to the fairgrounds, find parking, etc. Last year - Jack didn't know what to think, but this year - he loved being outside with us!
Finally, on July 17 - I had the chance to meet some of my old roomies in Maple Grove for dinner and drinks - it was so great to catch up with them! (LtoR: Natalie, me, Janelle). Can't wait for next month!! :)
It's been a great month so far - I just can't believe July is almost over! Where has the time gone?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
How cute is this?!?!
Kee Kee sent this to me - I thought it was adorable and I had to post! You couldn't set this up better!! Newborn Chaston with sister Haylee - just laying around on the 4th of July. How cute!!
Other random notes:
Congrats to Jacquelyn and Brian Senske on their beautiful baby boy - you can check him out in the blog portion of her website - http://jacquelynsenske.wordpress.com/
Happy 90th Birthday Aunt Anna - hope you enjoyed your party!
Please keep my friend Nicki and her family in your prayers - her uncle died unexpectedly earlier this week due to heart problems. It's been a rough week for her.
Happy Birthday Melissa on Friday - hope you enjoy your day and sorry I won't be able to be at work to celebrate with you!!
To see sweet pictures of a storm that hit the Northland - check out wdio.com - as a storm spotter - I love to see pictures like this! It amazes me the beauty and danger of a storm. Perfect mix.
Have a great week! Tomorrow is my friday!
Other random notes:
Congrats to Jacquelyn and Brian Senske on their beautiful baby boy - you can check him out in the blog portion of her website - http://jacquelynsenske.wordpress.com/
Happy 90th Birthday Aunt Anna - hope you enjoyed your party!
Please keep my friend Nicki and her family in your prayers - her uncle died unexpectedly earlier this week due to heart problems. It's been a rough week for her.
Happy Birthday Melissa on Friday - hope you enjoy your day and sorry I won't be able to be at work to celebrate with you!!
To see sweet pictures of a storm that hit the Northland - check out wdio.com - as a storm spotter - I love to see pictures like this! It amazes me the beauty and danger of a storm. Perfect mix.
Have a great week! Tomorrow is my friday!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Tisk, Tisk - microphones are HOT!
I don’t usually like to comment on things that happen in the news, I have to surround myself with it 8 hours a day, and so I usually keep my professional opinion to myself.
In regards to the upcoming Presidential election – I have actually enjoyed sitting back and taking in all of the information that each candidate has to offer. I think this is the first year where I have taken such an active interest in it. Maybe it’s because a woman was campaigning, or an African American, or maybe it’s because I want to really know about this election when and/or if this is the year that will forever change history books.
What I know for sure is how appalled I was at Reverend Jackson’s comments. The comments he made in what he thought was a “private conversation.” If you are ever hooked up to a mic – there is a potential of it being HOT! As a public figure he should already know that if you are wired – don’t say anything that you wouldn’t want to disclose to thousands of listeners.
Rev. Jackson spent most of his day yesterday apologizing for the rude remarks that he made about Senator Obama. Being in PR myself – I know first hand how damaging one little comment can be and just how long it will take the media to forget about it. His message has always been consistently, KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
I think the moral of the story is “Keep hope alive, and all personal attacks to yourself.”
In regards to the upcoming Presidential election – I have actually enjoyed sitting back and taking in all of the information that each candidate has to offer. I think this is the first year where I have taken such an active interest in it. Maybe it’s because a woman was campaigning, or an African American, or maybe it’s because I want to really know about this election when and/or if this is the year that will forever change history books.
What I know for sure is how appalled I was at Reverend Jackson’s comments. The comments he made in what he thought was a “private conversation.” If you are ever hooked up to a mic – there is a potential of it being HOT! As a public figure he should already know that if you are wired – don’t say anything that you wouldn’t want to disclose to thousands of listeners.
Rev. Jackson spent most of his day yesterday apologizing for the rude remarks that he made about Senator Obama. Being in PR myself – I know first hand how damaging one little comment can be and just how long it will take the media to forget about it. His message has always been consistently, KEEP HOPE ALIVE.
I think the moral of the story is “Keep hope alive, and all personal attacks to yourself.”
Thursday, July 10, 2008
What's on tap...
My mom is doing very well, she started her radiation treatments on Monday, July 7. Even though she doesn’t really like to waste her summer running back and forth to Hibbing 5 days a week, she only is there for at most a ½ hour. Things are looking positive for her – we just keep hoping and praying for her cancer journey to be over with soon.
My good friend Sarah and I have a lot in common, but something else we have in common is that our mom’s were diagnosed with cancer this year, albeit, different cancers – but it’s nice to talk to someone who is going through a similar thing. Sarah’s mom Sandy has a Caring bridge site – her website is: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sandykarasch
Pray for her as well, she has a long road a head of her – but she’s a fighter and is doing extremely well.
My sister Ashley is having surgery as well on July 18 to remove a lump in her breast. She found it a few years ago, and has been monitoring it, and the doctors don’t seem too alarmed, but with everything that has happened with my mom – she doesn’t want to take any chances. I took the day off of work to go with her, because my mom has treatment that day. So Ashley will be resting in Princeton after her surgery.
I have such a wonderful husband. For my birthday, he is remodeling our bedroom – it looks beautiful! He will have it complete within a week and I can’t wait to enjoy it. I will post pictures, as soon as it is finished.
It’s pretty stormy here today – we need the rain, but I hate bad weather.
My good friend Sarah and I have a lot in common, but something else we have in common is that our mom’s were diagnosed with cancer this year, albeit, different cancers – but it’s nice to talk to someone who is going through a similar thing. Sarah’s mom Sandy has a Caring bridge site – her website is: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/sandykarasch
Pray for her as well, she has a long road a head of her – but she’s a fighter and is doing extremely well.
My sister Ashley is having surgery as well on July 18 to remove a lump in her breast. She found it a few years ago, and has been monitoring it, and the doctors don’t seem too alarmed, but with everything that has happened with my mom – she doesn’t want to take any chances. I took the day off of work to go with her, because my mom has treatment that day. So Ashley will be resting in Princeton after her surgery.
I have such a wonderful husband. For my birthday, he is remodeling our bedroom – it looks beautiful! He will have it complete within a week and I can’t wait to enjoy it. I will post pictures, as soon as it is finished.
It’s pretty stormy here today – we need the rain, but I hate bad weather.
Monday, July 7, 2008
4th of July weekend
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! We had a busy weekend - so busy that we weren't able to see everyone we had hoped!
Just wanted to share with you a picture of our new nephew - this is from our cell phone, so the pictures didn't turn out as great.
Look Twins! haha.
Just wanted to share with you a picture of our new nephew - this is from our cell phone, so the pictures didn't turn out as great.
Look Twins! haha.
Parish will be such a great dad - when the time is right for us! Our project this week is completely redoing our bedroom. We bought everything yesterday and are painting tonight! I will post pictures of the remodel when it is completed.
Hope you all had a great weekend!
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