Don't Cry
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Monday, November 09, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Grandpa Nelson
Carl got back from his Grandpa Nelson's funeral last night and had some great stories to share with me. I'm going to have him write some of those here on the blog so we'll have them documented. The photos are from our last trip to see Grandpa Nelson in July 2009.
Grandpa could always be found with something in his hand - a tennis racket, fishing pole, gardening tool, or conductor's baton. He was expert at all these hobbies (tennis, fishing, gardening, and music), and he achieved this by a combination of talent, love, and perseverance. I never once came close to beating him at tennis - I have the love and a little talent but that's about it. He also knew how to make other people happy, by telling stories/jokes or by providing loving service. He was always giving away his beautiful flowers, and he was always out in the garden early in the morning gathering fresh berries so that he and Grandma could fix us all delicious hot breakfasts when we were visiting their home.
Grandpa was very focused on achieving his career goals, but still gave quality time to his family. He grew up without much material wealth, the oldest in a family of 9 kids, but learned that by his industry he could be successful. Despite financial obstacles, he was able to create an opportunity for himself to enter college, and while there, not only worked at various jobs but participated in theater and music on campus and in traveling shows. He became interested in library science and later earned a master's degree in this field as well as an MBA. He had decided that he wanted to become director of libraries at BYU, and although he was turned down for this job and others, he eventually found success by the old adage, "try, try again." After being director of libraries at Eastern Oregon College and then earning his PhD at UC Berkeley, he gained a position at BYU and eventually achieved his ultimate career goal in the 1960s. He remained in the director's position for the rest of his career, where he made many significant contributions to the university libraries.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
OU Football
I would be more excited for this game tonight if I wasn't alone. Boo. Hoo. It's not as fun cheering when there's nobody to cheer with. Alas, I'm hoping for a victory.
Here's a picture from last year's OU/UNL game. I was down in Norman and I went with my dad. It was a great experience to share with him. Especially since OU scored about every other minute during that game.
This is one of my favorite pictures from that night because I was zooming in to get Stoops and I got Caleb in the background. I may have to blow this one up and put it in Caleb's room someday. He loves OU football, too!
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Five Years Later
I've been chugging away on this blog for FIVE YEARS now. I can't believe it. Seems like so long ago and just the other day all at once. Kind of like a kid. My middle kid. Younger than Caleb but older than Eva.
To celebrate, I thought I'd share five of my favorite posts. Some are funny, some are sweet, some are random. Kind of like this blog. Thanks for hanging in there with me, guys!
1. 100 Things About Me (written in 2005). For the most part, they all still apply. Number 91? Like I said, don't hold me to that one.
2. I Am, I Said. I love Neil Diamond. What can I say?
3. Pass the Doughnut. I haven't roller skated since and it was a good 18 months before my bum fully recovered.
4. The Life of a Champion. Gold medal knitting at its finest.
5. This Just In (or out). One of the greatest days of my life.
Honorable mention:
Choose to Rock! Pat Benatar concert.
1st Annual Girls Weekend. How much fun did we have?
Do you have a favorite post from long ago? Share it in the comments!
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Big Loser
Last month I heard about the BetterU makeover challenge campaign put on by our local American Heart Association. They were going to pick 10 local women to participate in this challenge. I knew I had to apply. As soon as I got home, I filled out the application and hoped for the best. A couple of weeks ago I got the call! I made it!
Last night was our orientation. I met the other 9 women. We each have our own personal health coach. We met with a cardiologist. We had our blood checked. We got swag!
I really felt like this was as close as I would ever get to being on The Biggest Loser. I have so much support and motivation that I feel like I can't fail. These next 12 weeks are going to be tough but I've never been so excited to be a big loser.
Cross posted at the BetterU blog. Go and check out my progress along with the other participants and follow our stories!
Monday, November 02, 2009
Curlformers. More Than Meets the Eye.
When I was in Oklahoma, my sister and I went to Sally to get some cool hair supplies. We found these Curlformers and just had to try them.
Here is my before picture.
Then you put these curly-q doo-dads in the hair.
I waited for a couple of hours for my hair to dry and then it came out like this:
I've curled my hair several times with these and I've seen the best results when using them on damp hair and letting them air dry. The heat didn't work that great and overnight made me look like Annie.
Oh so fancy.
So, what do you think?
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Halloween 2009
Our day started off in the car. We drove from Oklahoma to Nebraska. It was as fun as it looks.
We hurried home so the kids could go to the trunk or treat at church.
Eva was a fairy princess and Caleb was a scarecrow. They loved dressing up almost as much as they loved getting all that candy!
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