November 28, 2007

hmmm...

I'd heard many good things about the Neti-Pot... my doctor even said that she's heard only really great things from her patients that have used it. So, after over a week of dealing with my scabby/mucus-hardened nose, I decided to try it! Rite-Aid carried this version, which is a modified Neti-Pot (the Neti-Pot is like a pourable tea-pot, whereas this is a squeezable option). Below is a photo of the Sinus Rinse in action (from google images-- i didn't have bryce take one of me, but I did make him come in and see the solution as it poured out the other nostril!)... Very exciting.

November 24, 2007

Furminator!


Grandpa loves his grandkitties... Here, Zoey is enjoying "the furminator"...











...and since Dory is usually

the favorite for grooming time,
she gives Zoey the evil eye!

November 23, 2007

black friday fun

We started the day at 4 a.m., made it to Sears and Younkers at 5:10, navigating the slippery morning roads.... and getting some delightful bargains! Home by 10 a.m., we spent the rest of the day flying the mini remote control helicopter, napping, eating, fur-minating the cats, and playing games. Bryce, my mom, and I had a rousing game of Scrabble... I beat Bryce only by adding an "s" onto "jaw" and "lean" as my second-to-last play. Thrilling, eh?
(Ali, I stole the scrabble photo idea from your blog... thanks!)

November 20, 2007

oh hear those sleigh bells jingling...



The first Christmas in our house, 2004... Stay tuned for this year's festive photos!

November 17, 2007

pavlova, anyone?


A New Zealand tradition... yum-yum! It's been years since Bryce has made one; perhaps he'll do a Christmas one.

Today is a dark beautiful day. The sky has been so impressive, with massive winter clouds and deep colors. Ali and I delivered lasagnas and a care basket to a friend whose dad died this week... Kelly teaches first grade with me (started this year), and I've been so thankful for having her around-- I can be completely "myself" with her, and she makes me laugh and feel happy. So, I want to do whatever I can during this hard time. Anyhow, she wasn't home when we dropped the things off, but I'll see her tomorrow at the Viewing. I just keep thinking of her and her family, and I hope they are doing okay.

By the way, I am now Vice President of the Kalkaska Education Association, which is our district's branch of the teachers' union. Should be interesting!

November 13, 2007

hakuna matata


Camp counselor days, when Bryce and I met... Here we were dressed for a day of Lion King fun and games! No worries, what a nice idea. :)

November 9, 2007

zoey the beautiful


Aside from the filthy windows, isn't this a stunning portrayal of dear Zoey? I was just realizing this week how much I act like our cats are people... I could watch them for hours, completely entertained.

The Iceman is this weekend... a no-go this year for me, but I will do it again someday when I'm healthier. My dad, Bryce, and Ali are all doing it, so my mom and I will be watching at a few different spots.

November 6, 2007

coming soon...


Snow, snow, snow!
(think the movie "White Christmas")

At the moment Cosmo refuses to come in from the great outdoors. Just a taste of what winter will bring! He is truly a snow dog. This photo shows Cosmo's favorite hairdo of Christmas Past.