tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9761013012358449992024-03-13T23:13:50.179-07:00A Few of My Favorite Thingssilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.comBlogger453125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-90918150074961097722013-03-19T18:33:00.003-07:002013-03-19T18:33:28.149-07:00day offAlthough I did not request a day off, I have been given one this weekend. While I am a little disappointed to miss out on a full day's pay I am going to try to enjoy myself. Here are a few of my favorite things I hope to do:<br />
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1. sleep in<br />
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2. bike ride, maybe with group<br />
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3. take nephews hiking<br />
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4. clean house<br />
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5. cook<br />
<br />
6. rest/nap<br />
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7. watch daughter's performance<br />
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8. spend time with family<br />
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9. get in bed early<br />
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10. enjoy the timesilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-10821229791067202982013-01-01T19:32:00.000-08:002013-01-01T19:32:13.731-08:002012Here are a few of my favorite happenings in 2012:<br />
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1. My son finding a new college that he likes<br />
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2. Him doing all the leg work to take care of transferring there<br />
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3. taking my daughter and friends to San Antonio for her 16th birthday<br />
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4. my daughter passing her AP exam<br />
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5. my 25th wedding anniversary<br />
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6. the cruise we took to celebrate that!<br />
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7. my new weekend job<br />
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8. my son getting an apartment and a job<br />
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9. running a half marathon<br />
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10. my poinsettia plant growing and blooming just in time for Christmassilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-34315592571886708442012-11-30T18:58:00.002-08:002012-11-30T19:00:11.493-08:00favorite giftsI always get excited about the gifts I've picked out for folks. Here are a few of my favorites this year:<br />
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1. all kinds of Columbia gear<br />
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2. phone case charger<br />
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3. room fan<br />
<br />
4. curler<br />
<br />
5. curler/straightener cover<br />
<br />
6. boots<br />
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7. Dora memory game<br />
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8. ear buds<br />
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9. passes to the flight museum<br />
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10. chik-fil-a calendarssilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-51747292000275278292012-11-15T17:38:00.001-08:002012-11-15T17:38:31.103-08:00morning workoutsWhile getting up early is often a struggle, I am getting used to the idea of getting my workouts completed in the mornings. Here are a few of my favorite reasons:<br />
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1. it's done<br />
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2. no workout hanging over my head for rest of day<br />
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3. feels good when it's done<br />
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4. one shower<br />
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5. free to eat what I want for rest of day<br />
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6. don't have to worry about overeating at dinner<br />
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7. no need to rearrange evening family plans<br />
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8. free to relax all evening<br />
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9. not too close to the next morning's workout<br />
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10. easier to get to sleep earlysilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-85993762903501733862012-11-02T15:26:00.003-07:002012-11-15T17:35:45.571-08:00weekend jobI have recently acquired a weekend job. While it's demanding on my time, energy, and schedule, here are a few of my favorite things about it:<br />
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1. learning<br />
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2. talking to people<br />
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3. sharing experiences with people<br />
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4. helping people<br />
<br />
5. making money to pay for school bills<br />
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6. husband helping out around house more<br />
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7. making my own way<br />
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8. good products<br />
<br />
9. associate discount<br />
<br />
10. sharing my associate discount with family and friendssilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-81356946257389106872012-10-13T17:52:00.003-07:002012-10-13T17:52:55.182-07:00cruiseWe enjoyed the cruise we took for our 25th anniversary. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. being away<br />
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2. no phones<br />
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3. no kids<br />
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4. no real worries<br />
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5. being together/adults only deck on ship<br />
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6. the beauty of the water<br />
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7. hiking the falls in Jamaica<br />
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8. diving in Grand Cayman<br />
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9. motorcycle trip around Cozumel<br />
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10. meeting new friendssilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-991744875828084632012-08-17T18:54:00.000-07:002012-08-17T18:54:19.157-07:00back to schoolWhile deep down I do hate the return of school time, there are still some things I like. Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
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1. back to a regular schedule<br />
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2. earlier bedtimes<br />
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3. quiet house<br />
<br />
4. the exciting things my kids are learning<br />
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5. new opportunities<br />
<br />
6. springboard for future endeavors/courses<br />
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7. a hopeful change within the next two years<br />
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8. a clean slate<br />
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9. teachable moments<br />
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10. vacation time for husbandsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-26147485628783659982012-07-27T15:51:00.000-07:002012-07-27T15:51:13.519-07:00quiet houseI like a quiet house. Although at times I guess a quiet house can feel lonely, here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. the quiet!!<br />
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2. time to read<br />
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3. time to get on computer<br />
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4. time to rest<br />
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5. time to do whatever I want<br />
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6. don't have to share snacks<br />
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7. peaceful<br />
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8. the quiet<br />
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9. the quiet<br />
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10. the quietsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-33065832838400691712012-06-23T17:35:00.002-07:002012-06-23T17:35:57.880-07:00weekendsI think everyone must live for the weekend (unless that is a regular workday for them!) Here are a few of my favorite things about the weekends:<br />
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1. long bike ride<br />
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2. clean house<br />
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3. time on computer<br />
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4. quiet<br />
<br />
5. time to read<br />
<br />
6. time to cook<br />
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7. dessert!<br />
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8. time to myself<br />
<br />
9. family visits<br />
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10. restsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-83452482569883506562012-06-15T18:42:00.000-07:002012-06-15T18:42:04.800-07:00boring weekEven during a normal week, there are a few things that remain on my favorites list:<br />
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1. getting back on schedule<br />
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2. getting caught up on chores<br />
<br />
3. keeping the house a little cleaner<br />
<br />
4. time at the pool<br />
<br />
5. nap time<br />
<br />
6. regular dinners<br />
<br />
7. healthier dinners<br />
<br />
8. time to read<br />
<br />
9. time to sleep in a little<br />
<br />
10. time to spend with a friendsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-76060770873819072062012-05-21T13:09:00.003-07:002012-05-21T13:09:45.348-07:00the end of schoolThe end of school is drawing near. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. happier kids!<br />
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2. less stress<br />
<br />
3. sleeping later<br />
<br />
4. relaxing<br />
<br />
5. vacation time<br />
<br />
6. summer activities<br />
<br />
7. swimming<br />
<br />
8. beach days<br />
<br />
9. time to reorganize and reassess<br />
<br />
10. only two more school years of kids at home!silkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-58406822377266769112012-04-29T19:49:00.000-07:002012-04-29T19:49:09.691-07:00shopping with daughterI spent a couple hours yesterday shopping with my daughter. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. she drove<br />
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2. went to some stores I needed to get to<br />
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3. did not stay long in mall<br />
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4. spending time with her<br />
<br />
5. looking for gifts<br />
<br />
6. not buying anything!<br />
<br />
7. saved money<br />
<br />
8. found new stores<br />
<br />
9. ideas for future gifts<br />
<br />
10. she made money reselling items!silkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-76719477592665106922012-03-26T16:56:00.002-07:002012-03-26T16:56:56.001-07:00the beachWe were able to spend some time on the beach last week. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. memories<br />
<br />
2. no crowds<br />
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3. watching the baby see it all for the first time<br />
<br />
4. digging in sand<br />
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5. getting feet wet<br />
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6. seeing some kind of small shark<br />
<br />
7. birds<br />
<br />
8. waves<br />
<br />
9. a condo for a nap break<br />
<br />
10. family members coming to join ussilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-29641180428975692932012-03-16T17:07:00.000-07:002012-03-16T17:07:05.695-07:00new shoesI always love getting new shoes. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. pretty new colors<br />
<br />
2. feel good on feet<br />
<br />
3. allows for better spring in the step<br />
<br />
4. renewed shock absorption<br />
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5. better balance and alignment<br />
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6. comfort<br />
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7. more cushioning<br />
<br />
8. alleviates pain<br />
<br />
9. discontinue compensations<br />
<br />
10. shiny!silkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-29582729269076814562012-03-08T19:06:00.000-08:002012-03-08T19:06:52.157-08:00springIt looks like spring is here in our part of the world. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. warmer weather<br />
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2. flowers<br />
<br />
3. neighbors outside<br />
<br />
4. happier moods<br />
<br />
5. school almost over<br />
<br />
6. birds<br />
<br />
7. sales<br />
<br />
8. better cycling weather<br />
<br />
9. better running weather<br />
<br />
10. not being cold!silkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-15779592158847653862012-02-23T18:20:00.000-08:002012-02-23T18:20:03.339-08:00road tripI just got back from a road trip earlier this week. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. seeing my son<br />
<br />
2. having company on the drive<br />
<br />
3. quiet time away<br />
<br />
4. lots of reading done<br />
<br />
5. seeing the positive place my son is<br />
<br />
6. getting to know the town he lives in better<br />
<br />
7. he got new job!<br />
<br />
8. nice weather, one day<br />
<br />
9. six mile run<br />
<br />
10. safe tripsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-58521279219388224832012-02-09T17:18:00.000-08:002012-02-09T17:18:12.307-08:00triathlon seasonTriathlon season will be here soon. I am trying to plan my year's events (tris and other events.) Here are a few of my favorites I am hoping to do:<br />
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1. Gator Ride<br />
<br />
2. Kona Eastside<br />
<br />
3. OKC half marathon<br />
<br />
4. CB&I tri<br />
<br />
5. volunteer Ironman TX<br />
<br />
6. COMBAT tri<br />
<br />
7. Clear Lake Oly<br />
<br />
8. Brazosport relay<br />
<br />
9. Redman Oly<br />
<br />
10. 10 for TX 10 milersilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-61890072864813904702012-01-31T16:52:00.000-08:002012-01-31T16:52:32.561-08:00favorite dinnersWhen it comes to cooking dinner every day, here are a few of my favorite requirements:<br />
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1. easy<br />
<br />
2. healthy<br />
<br />
3. cheap<br />
<br />
4. good nutritional value<br />
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5. tastes good<br />
<br />
6. everyone likes it<br />
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7. ingredients readily available/easily obtained<br />
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8. makes enough for leftovers<br />
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9. family wants it again<br />
<br />
10. easy clean upsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-2652900110250533912012-01-16T17:58:00.001-08:002012-01-16T17:58:27.603-08:00iPhoneI finally got an iPhone. Never mind that it's my husband's old cast off 3g. I probably don't need much more than that. I've enjoyed using it. Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
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1. text messages<br />
<br />
2. words<br />
<br />
3. hanging<br />
<br />
4. maps<br />
<br />
5. fitness apps<br />
<br />
6. weather<br />
<br />
7. camera<br />
<br />
8. sending photos<br />
<br />
9. music<br />
<br />
10. to do listsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-73314865657018516382012-01-06T17:07:00.000-08:002012-01-06T17:07:08.374-08:00back to the routineWhile I am not particularly fond of my kids going off to school, I do have to say there are some things I like about getting back to the routine. Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
<br />
1. earlier to bed<br />
<br />
2. regular dinner times<br />
<br />
3. quieter evenings<br />
<br />
4. less people in and out<br />
<br />
5. easier to stick to schedule<br />
<br />
6. healthier meals<br />
<br />
7. quieter neighborhood<br />
<br />
8. getting things done<br />
<br />
9. I just like routines<br />
<br />
10. looking forward to the next holidaysilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-1765771110618338892011-12-30T14:35:00.000-08:002011-12-30T14:35:44.966-08:00Best ChristmasMy daughter says this is maybe the Best Christmas. I think it's because everyone got just what they wanted. Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
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1. books<br />
<br />
2. movie<br />
<br />
3. pillow<br />
<br />
4. pillow cases<br />
<br />
5. socks<br />
<br />
6. photos<br />
<br />
7. wetsuit!<br />
<br />
8. gift cards<br />
<br />
9. house shoes<br />
<br />
10. moneysilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-91393996449389228842011-12-13T13:07:00.000-08:002011-12-13T13:07:47.842-08:00Christmas listsI am pretty much done with all my Christmas shopping. I think all I have left are the stocking stuffers and homemade items. I am excited to be giving some good gifts this year. I will list a few of my favorites at the risk of giving away the surprises!<br />
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1. something my husband needs for his next Ironman<br />
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2. photos of my husband's first Ironman<br />
<br />
3. Groupon for something my husband has been wanting to try<br />
<br />
4. jeans<br />
<br />
5. Polo shirt<br />
<br />
6. Nike socks<br />
<br />
7. books<br />
<br />
8. bread and hot cocoa mix<br />
<br />
9. tool kits<br />
<br />
10. fuzzy sockssilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-49170349882277361952011-12-04T20:10:00.000-08:002011-12-04T20:10:25.731-08:00remodelingI am so glad our remodeling project is (nearly) over! Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. the old paper is down!<br />
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2. bright fresh new paint<br />
<br />
3. I learned how to use the sander<br />
<br />
4. I learned how to paint the trim with very minor mistakes!<br />
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5. the room looks much brighter/lighter<br />
<br />
6. clean!!<br />
<br />
7. we finished in a week<br />
<br />
8. new accessories<br />
<br />
9. we did it ourselves (saved money)<br />
<br />
10. motivated/know we can do future projectssilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-55607749963136532142011-11-27T20:41:00.000-08:002011-11-27T20:41:28.561-08:00IronmanMy husband finished his first Ironman triathlon last weekend. I am so proud of him and so happy I was able to join him on race day. Here are a few of my favorite things:<br />
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1. we flew<br />
<br />
2. seeing the Ironman village<br />
<br />
3. volunteering for the event<br />
<br />
4. seeing and learning so much through volunteering<br />
<br />
5. getting to be at the finish line when he crossed<br />
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6. seeing his happiness<br />
<br />
7. sharing the event with family (his aunt and her cousin finished the triathlon as well, and his mother was able to go to the event with us too)<br />
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8. getting to meet some of his extended family<br />
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9. getting pumped up to do my own tri's. an ironman one day? we'll have to wait and see....<br />
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10. all the support and encouragement from our tri teamsilkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-976101301235844999.post-22880703413977469122011-11-05T18:38:00.001-07:002011-11-05T18:38:42.664-07:00neighborhood play daysThere are a few things I like about neighborhood play days. Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
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1. means the weather is nice<br />
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2. encourages family interaction<br />
<br />
3. encourages intergenerational interaction<br />
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4. kids of all ages play together<br />
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5. teamwork<br />
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6. encouragement<br />
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7. social skills<br />
<br />
8. exercise<br />
<br />
9. modeling behavior<br />
<br />
10. fun!silkenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051933946463393399noreply@blogger.com0