Hey Guys,
How are y'all doing? I'm doing just fine.
How was your fall? Mine was okay. I'll be the first to admit that this wasn't my best fall ever. All I can do is learn from the mistakes I have made, and try for a better fall next year.
I didn't get much of a chance to enjoy the colors of the leaves changing, which is disappointing on my part. That is something I like to enjoy each year, so I definitely feel like I missed out. Snow keeps coming and going, yet it doesn't seem to be staying at all. Hopefully it hurries up and decides to stay before too long. I like to ski, so it's understandable why I feel this way. Ooh... but I will be trying snowboarding (at some point) this winter!! I am excited. I like to try or learn new things. It would be fairly boring to go through life, if I didn't. Talking of learning, I have learned so much at my workplace!! I learned how to mix paint, and (most recently, and not at all well yet) print deer licenses. I love working. This job is my first, and I am grateful for it. The atmosphere is easy to work in, and I have AMAZING co-workers. Sometimes they can be a pain to work with, but then again... it could be worse. Most important of all, my boss. He is the coolest, and quite possibly one of the nicest bosses I'll have while I am working by employers. Once I graduate college and all, I am hoping to be my own boss. It's not that I don't enjoy working for someone, because that's not the case at all. I just find it would be nice to set my own schedule, rates, and be an awesome boss for others. To be able to travel, helping others.
Anyways, somehow I managed to get WAY off-course for my reason for posting today. I wanted to announce my wishes for this December. My birthday is coming up on the 20th. This year, I don't wish for any gifts. This year, I wish just to be surrounded by my friends and family. You all are the greatest gift I have received. I would feel terrible for requesting more than what you all have already provided me with. So many go through life alone. Yet, I am gifted through a grand abundance of loved ones. So, thank you all. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am, as I feel words cannot even begin to show how much.
Hugs to all!!!
Thanks again,
Showing posts with label Relatives. Show all posts
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2011-11-29
2011-07-01
My Weekend (Part 2)
Hey Guys!
I will continue with what I did, last weekend.
On Saturday, the day started out pretty slow (even though my parents stood over us, hurrying us along). Grandma made us one of her usual breakfasts (that we cannot help ourselves, but to enjoy her excellent cooking). It was sausage, and pancakes with some of Grandma's strawberry preserves as a topping. Mmm! I love her cooking!! I could have sat there all day, just to savor it all. Unfortunately, I had to shove it all in, and hit the road. We drove to Lansing, to the MSU campus. We wanted to check out what Spartan Stadium looked like, as the U2 concert would take place there (the following day). It was so exciting to get our picture standing up next to the Spartan statue on campus. We then headed over to the museum that was nearby. According to Mom and Dad it was really small, compared to others that they had been to. Personally, I thought it was awesome. It was the one of the biggest I'd been to, so it was pretty exciting. I found many of the exhibits interesting, and I learned a lot from them. Elise took a ton of pictures!!! Holy crow! I have her post some to her blog. When we got back, we left again. This time with our grandparents, for an 'open house'. This one was for my cousin Rachel, she just graduated from high school. We had a lot of fun, just playing games and chatting up a storm with the relatives. Although, a sad look was still on my relatives faces (as they had attended the funeral, the day before). It was nice to hear them all laugh, though. Laughter is a good cure for those that are sad. At least, it is in my opinion. : )
Thanks for reading!
I will continue with what I did, last weekend.
On Saturday, the day started out pretty slow (even though my parents stood over us, hurrying us along). Grandma made us one of her usual breakfasts (that we cannot help ourselves, but to enjoy her excellent cooking). It was sausage, and pancakes with some of Grandma's strawberry preserves as a topping. Mmm! I love her cooking!! I could have sat there all day, just to savor it all. Unfortunately, I had to shove it all in, and hit the road. We drove to Lansing, to the MSU campus. We wanted to check out what Spartan Stadium looked like, as the U2 concert would take place there (the following day). It was so exciting to get our picture standing up next to the Spartan statue on campus. We then headed over to the museum that was nearby. According to Mom and Dad it was really small, compared to others that they had been to. Personally, I thought it was awesome. It was the one of the biggest I'd been to, so it was pretty exciting. I found many of the exhibits interesting, and I learned a lot from them. Elise took a ton of pictures!!! Holy crow! I have her post some to her blog. When we got back, we left again. This time with our grandparents, for an 'open house'. This one was for my cousin Rachel, she just graduated from high school. We had a lot of fun, just playing games and chatting up a storm with the relatives. Although, a sad look was still on my relatives faces (as they had attended the funeral, the day before). It was nice to hear them all laugh, though. Laughter is a good cure for those that are sad. At least, it is in my opinion. : )
Thanks for reading!
My Weekend (Part 1)
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well. How was your weekend? Mine was pretty awesome. In this post, I would like to give you guys a summary of all that had happened. My weekend will include the time spent from Friday morning, till Monday night.
We packed all of Thursday night, as it takes a lot of time for my family to pack. We didn't get to bed till closer to midnight. We all got up and out the door at 5:30am. My cousin Joshua Thomma, had passed away the Sunday prior. So his funeral was Friday morning at 11am. We had full intentions of attending. We arrived at the funeral home at about 10:30am. The funeral was short, but one of the saddest I have been to. Many people knew Josh, and his death was devastating to them. Even the minister knew Josh, which added a nice touch to his ceremony. When the minister himself knows the deceased, it adds a more personal touch to the ceremony.
It was over by noon. We went back to my grandparents house, to retrieve the little ones. We arrived at the dinner soon after 12:30pm. We visited with our relatives, which was very nice. I don't get to see my relatives very often, so I relish each moment that I might get with them.
Thanks for reading!
How are you? I am well. How was your weekend? Mine was pretty awesome. In this post, I would like to give you guys a summary of all that had happened. My weekend will include the time spent from Friday morning, till Monday night.
We packed all of Thursday night, as it takes a lot of time for my family to pack. We didn't get to bed till closer to midnight. We all got up and out the door at 5:30am. My cousin Joshua Thomma, had passed away the Sunday prior. So his funeral was Friday morning at 11am. We had full intentions of attending. We arrived at the funeral home at about 10:30am. The funeral was short, but one of the saddest I have been to. Many people knew Josh, and his death was devastating to them. Even the minister knew Josh, which added a nice touch to his ceremony. When the minister himself knows the deceased, it adds a more personal touch to the ceremony.
It was over by noon. We went back to my grandparents house, to retrieve the little ones. We arrived at the dinner soon after 12:30pm. We visited with our relatives, which was very nice. I don't get to see my relatives very often, so I relish each moment that I might get with them.
Thanks for reading!
2011-05-31
My First Major League Baseball Game
Hey Guys!
How have you been? I am well.
Guess what I did this weekend? I attended my first major league baseball game! It was amazing. It was a Detroit Tiger's game against the Boston Red Socks. We went down on Saturday, and stayed with our grandparents till Monday. We went to the game on Sunday. Almost the entire family went. Grandma and Isabelle stayed behind. Our goal was to leave my grandparent's house by 9 am. We went and picked up my Uncle D.J. along the way. Guess what? As always, we were almost on time (to our goal) when we left. We ran into a *Target along the way, and got some baseball caps. I, at the time, did not possess any Tiger's merchandise. I have been a big New York Yankees fan. Yet, I have liked watching the Tigers in the past. We arrived at Comerica Park at about 11:00am or so. Rose was excited to be in Detroit. She absolutely loved seeing her first taxi. I thought the lighted tunnels and the steel fist (monument to Joe Louis) were pretty cool. I absolutely loved seeing Chelli's Chili Bar. We entered the gates at about 11:15am. We saw the statue of Ernie Harwell, and the Tiger's themed Mickey Mouse. We saw the merchandise selling booths, and the concession's stands. We saw the merry-go-round and the ferris wheel. About 12:30 or so, we took our seats. The Tigers and the Red Socks took to the field. People selling concessions climbed up and down the stands as we watched the game. It was thrilling, as my family had chose a spot where we were more likely to catch a fowl ball. I didn't have a glove. So I kind of snatched my dad's when the first batter came up. It was a great experience! Even if the Tigers lost. I would definitely do it again if offered a ticket. : )
Thanks for reading as always!
How have you been? I am well.
Guess what I did this weekend? I attended my first major league baseball game! It was amazing. It was a Detroit Tiger's game against the Boston Red Socks. We went down on Saturday, and stayed with our grandparents till Monday. We went to the game on Sunday. Almost the entire family went. Grandma and Isabelle stayed behind. Our goal was to leave my grandparent's house by 9 am. We went and picked up my Uncle D.J. along the way. Guess what? As always, we were almost on time (to our goal) when we left. We ran into a *Target along the way, and got some baseball caps. I, at the time, did not possess any Tiger's merchandise. I have been a big New York Yankees fan. Yet, I have liked watching the Tigers in the past. We arrived at Comerica Park at about 11:00am or so. Rose was excited to be in Detroit. She absolutely loved seeing her first taxi. I thought the lighted tunnels and the steel fist (monument to Joe Louis) were pretty cool. I absolutely loved seeing Chelli's Chili Bar. We entered the gates at about 11:15am. We saw the statue of Ernie Harwell, and the Tiger's themed Mickey Mouse. We saw the merchandise selling booths, and the concession's stands. We saw the merry-go-round and the ferris wheel. About 12:30 or so, we took our seats. The Tigers and the Red Socks took to the field. People selling concessions climbed up and down the stands as we watched the game. It was thrilling, as my family had chose a spot where we were more likely to catch a fowl ball. I didn't have a glove. So I kind of snatched my dad's when the first batter came up. It was a great experience! Even if the Tigers lost. I would definitely do it again if offered a ticket. : )
Thanks for reading as always!
2011-05-25
Camping with Coons
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well. I had an interesting night last night. I went out to the state park, to visit with my grandparents. When we got there, we ate dinner (over the campfire, it was great!) and went fishing. I am not really fond of fishing, but it was nice to go out to the pond anyway. Mia started to get fussy after (maybe) a half an hour. I carried her back to the camper, only have my mother yell "Morgan, stay back!" from inside the camper. I was a little freaked out. I stayed put, waiting for the unexpected something or someone to come towards Mia and I. Nothing came. Mom eventually jumped out of the camper, with a hot dog/marshmallow stick in hand. If I hadn't been terrified in that moment, I'd have laughed. She walked around the camper, then around the vehicles. She gave a signal that it was okay to come closer, and told me a raccoon had visited them earlier. Grandma remained in the camper for a couple more minutes, making sure the coast was clear. Then she handed William over to me, and got out of the camper. We huddled around the campfire, ready to bolt inside. Eventually, I (using my phone) called the rest of the gang, who were still at the pond. Warning them, that we had seen the raccoon cross a drive a few minutes back. Ten minutes or so after I called, I see a large group running past all of the drives. Now that, ladies and gentleman, I had to laugh at. Probably could have warned them which drive it had been. We didn't see the raccoon again that night, yet I don't think any of us ventured too far from the fire. : )
Thanks for reading!
How are you? I am well. I had an interesting night last night. I went out to the state park, to visit with my grandparents. When we got there, we ate dinner (over the campfire, it was great!) and went fishing. I am not really fond of fishing, but it was nice to go out to the pond anyway. Mia started to get fussy after (maybe) a half an hour. I carried her back to the camper, only have my mother yell "Morgan, stay back!" from inside the camper. I was a little freaked out. I stayed put, waiting for the unexpected something or someone to come towards Mia and I. Nothing came. Mom eventually jumped out of the camper, with a hot dog/marshmallow stick in hand. If I hadn't been terrified in that moment, I'd have laughed. She walked around the camper, then around the vehicles. She gave a signal that it was okay to come closer, and told me a raccoon had visited them earlier. Grandma remained in the camper for a couple more minutes, making sure the coast was clear. Then she handed William over to me, and got out of the camper. We huddled around the campfire, ready to bolt inside. Eventually, I (using my phone) called the rest of the gang, who were still at the pond. Warning them, that we had seen the raccoon cross a drive a few minutes back. Ten minutes or so after I called, I see a large group running past all of the drives. Now that, ladies and gentleman, I had to laugh at. Probably could have warned them which drive it had been. We didn't see the raccoon again that night, yet I don't think any of us ventured too far from the fire. : )
Thanks for reading!
2011-05-18
Visiting with Relatives
Hey Guys!
How have you been? I've been doing alright. Let me tell you about my weekend. On Friday, my sister and I left for an awesome sleepover party at a friend's house. It was themed hobo town, and we watched British comedy. On Friday evening two couples arrived at my house. My grandparents, Buddy, and Rocco (the dogs). I found out when I got home, that they were actually camping at the state park (that is approx. 5 minutes or so away). When I had gotten cleaned up, they arrived (again) at our house. Yet, they had a couple more people to greet them. They wanted to hear all about our previous adventures. Then, there was much discussion about the upcoming concert. They wanted to know if we were nervous, or not yet at that point. Neither of us proved to be nervous. Not until after they left, and we had time to think.
Sunday morning came.We awoke, and began rushing to get around for the concert. We awoke late, so we were in a flurry for the majority of the morning. We said 'good-bye to our parents and ran down to the High School (public school), which is literally in a one block radius. When we got out, we'd been at the school for 6 1/2 hours. Setting up, practicing, performing, and cleaning up. It was a long day, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Our family had really enjoyed it. On Monday, we strictly visited with the relatives, and did some school.
On Tuesday, my grandpa and I logged an hour and a half of driving. As I still need to log time, since I am at a Level 1 Driver's Permit. Next month, I take my final classes for Driver's Ed, and I will (then) get my Level 2 Driver's Permit. Then, we came home and picked up Elise and Matthew. We drove out to the state park and picked the dogs. Grandpa and Matthew dropped Elise, the dogs, and I off at the house and left for the driving range. Matthew wants to learn how to golf. When they got back, everybody (with the exception of my parents, William, and I) left to take the dogs for a walk. We ate dinner, and played some games.
Today, I am hopeful to have an awesome time. I don't know. My grandpa wants to take me driving on the freeway. : /
We'll see how that goes...
Thanks for reading!
How have you been? I've been doing alright. Let me tell you about my weekend. On Friday, my sister and I left for an awesome sleepover party at a friend's house. It was themed hobo town, and we watched British comedy. On Friday evening two couples arrived at my house. My grandparents, Buddy, and Rocco (the dogs). I found out when I got home, that they were actually camping at the state park (that is approx. 5 minutes or so away). When I had gotten cleaned up, they arrived (again) at our house. Yet, they had a couple more people to greet them. They wanted to hear all about our previous adventures. Then, there was much discussion about the upcoming concert. They wanted to know if we were nervous, or not yet at that point. Neither of us proved to be nervous. Not until after they left, and we had time to think.
Sunday morning came.We awoke, and began rushing to get around for the concert. We awoke late, so we were in a flurry for the majority of the morning. We said 'good-bye to our parents and ran down to the High School (public school), which is literally in a one block radius. When we got out, we'd been at the school for 6 1/2 hours. Setting up, practicing, performing, and cleaning up. It was a long day, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Our family had really enjoyed it. On Monday, we strictly visited with the relatives, and did some school.
On Tuesday, my grandpa and I logged an hour and a half of driving. As I still need to log time, since I am at a Level 1 Driver's Permit. Next month, I take my final classes for Driver's Ed, and I will (then) get my Level 2 Driver's Permit. Then, we came home and picked up Elise and Matthew. We drove out to the state park and picked the dogs. Grandpa and Matthew dropped Elise, the dogs, and I off at the house and left for the driving range. Matthew wants to learn how to golf. When they got back, everybody (with the exception of my parents, William, and I) left to take the dogs for a walk. We ate dinner, and played some games.
Today, I am hopeful to have an awesome time. I don't know. My grandpa wants to take me driving on the freeway. : /
We'll see how that goes...
Thanks for reading!
2011-04-27
A Look Back on Easter...
Hi Guys!
How was your Easter? Mine was amazing. We went downstate to visit with my grandparents, my uncle, and their dogs. It was really great seeing everyone again.
We left early Saturday morning, and we eventually made it to my grandparent's house by about noon or so. We did make a few stops along the way. We all visited for a little while, then the parents headed out. Grandpa, Connor, and I all left a little later. We were on a mission. Then, that trip got sidetracked as Grandpa's truck pulled into McDonald's. We grabbed goodies for everyone, then headed back. (No that was not our original mission)
We then enjoyed watching some movies, playing with the dogs, colored some eggs, took some naps (the grandparents and I), and ate a really good dinner (tacos!). Mom and Dad got back later, only for us to find out we didn't have the right set of dominoes for our late night game (Chickenfoot). Grandpa and I ran into town, retrieved the right set, and hurried home. Unfortunately, neither of us could claim a win that night.
The next day, (Easter) everybody got up and ate breakfast. We had colored eggs, bagels, and juice. Yum!
Then we all got in line for a shower, and cleaned up the house. My uncle arrived about 9:30 or so, into a very 'colorful' political argument between Mom and Grandpa. Ah, the holidays....
We followed our uncle's suit of being 'Switzerland'. We, then, helped set the table for Easter dinner. The smell of the ham baking slowly came around the house, giving a wonderful aroma. Soon, all sorts of delicious dishes made their way out onto the counter top. We all said a prayer then, in an orderly fashion, moved to fix our plates. By the end of the meal, our stomachs were full and we were all happily involved in conversation. We later played a game a catch, Chickenfoot, and then basketball. As we approached evening ,though, my family had to say our good-byes. We had a long trip back up north.
In all, this Easter has made my favorites. We had so much fun!
Love you Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle D.j., Buddy, and Rocco!!
See you all soon!
How was your Easter? Mine was amazing. We went downstate to visit with my grandparents, my uncle, and their dogs. It was really great seeing everyone again.
We left early Saturday morning, and we eventually made it to my grandparent's house by about noon or so. We did make a few stops along the way. We all visited for a little while, then the parents headed out. Grandpa, Connor, and I all left a little later. We were on a mission. Then, that trip got sidetracked as Grandpa's truck pulled into McDonald's. We grabbed goodies for everyone, then headed back. (No that was not our original mission)
We then enjoyed watching some movies, playing with the dogs, colored some eggs, took some naps (the grandparents and I), and ate a really good dinner (tacos!). Mom and Dad got back later, only for us to find out we didn't have the right set of dominoes for our late night game (Chickenfoot). Grandpa and I ran into town, retrieved the right set, and hurried home. Unfortunately, neither of us could claim a win that night.
The next day, (Easter) everybody got up and ate breakfast. We had colored eggs, bagels, and juice. Yum!
Then we all got in line for a shower, and cleaned up the house. My uncle arrived about 9:30 or so, into a very 'colorful' political argument between Mom and Grandpa. Ah, the holidays....
We followed our uncle's suit of being 'Switzerland'. We, then, helped set the table for Easter dinner. The smell of the ham baking slowly came around the house, giving a wonderful aroma. Soon, all sorts of delicious dishes made their way out onto the counter top. We all said a prayer then, in an orderly fashion, moved to fix our plates. By the end of the meal, our stomachs were full and we were all happily involved in conversation. We later played a game a catch, Chickenfoot, and then basketball. As we approached evening ,though, my family had to say our good-byes. We had a long trip back up north.
In all, this Easter has made my favorites. We had so much fun!
Love you Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle D.j., Buddy, and Rocco!!
See you all soon!
2010-07-29
A Day Well Spent
Hi Guys!
Today I had a great day out with my grandfather. We enjoyed a delightful 'Concert in the Park', where we supported a couple of members from the orchestra that we (my sister and I) knew. Then we had to drop my sister off at her friends birthday party, where my sister will be spending the night (yay!). My grandfather and I, then, after grabbing a bite to eat at a pie shop, did a little bit of shopping. When we finally came back to the house, everybody else was getting ready to leave. So we ordered two medium pizzas (ate them both), and headed out to the nearby campground to do some walking around. The campground was full of RV's, campers, and tons of tents. It was interesting to talk to some people, figuring out how far they actually traveled to camp there. We found people had come from as far away as North Carolina!
Eventually, we had walked the entire campground and went home for the night. Overall, I had a fantastic day!
Thanks for reading,
Today I had a great day out with my grandfather. We enjoyed a delightful 'Concert in the Park', where we supported a couple of members from the orchestra that we (my sister and I) knew. Then we had to drop my sister off at her friends birthday party, where my sister will be spending the night (yay!). My grandfather and I, then, after grabbing a bite to eat at a pie shop, did a little bit of shopping. When we finally came back to the house, everybody else was getting ready to leave. So we ordered two medium pizzas (ate them both), and headed out to the nearby campground to do some walking around. The campground was full of RV's, campers, and tons of tents. It was interesting to talk to some people, figuring out how far they actually traveled to camp there. We found people had come from as far away as North Carolina!
Eventually, we had walked the entire campground and went home for the night. Overall, I had a fantastic day!
Thanks for reading,
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