The Mitchells: January 2009

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Lazy Day

This morning we went to Gatesville. Justin had to meet a customer at the shop, so the girls and I went to visit Maw Maw and Paw Paw. When Justin had concluded business, we went out to Justin's parents' old house where the Murphy family now lives. They have all sorts of farm-type animals, some that belong to them and some that they are sort of babysitting. The girls had a good time looking at and playing with the animals. Laura Kate even rode a horse. I got to visit with David, Katy, Dennis and Leann. Justin and Bobby went out into the pasture to check his deer camera. All he saw were raccoons :)

So, now we're home and I'm trying to figure out what to do with the rest of my day. I have housework to catch up on, but what fun is that? The girls have occupied themselves playing. And Justin has found something to keep him occupied until dinner....

If you were ever curious to know what Justin does on weekends when there is no fishing or hunting to be done, see above ;) Just kidding. Or am I?

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Thawing Out

There isn't much new going on here in the Mitchell house, except that we are no longer frozen solid :) The temperature was 23 degrees when we woke up this morning. We had to chip the ice off of our legs in order to get out of bed ;)

Thankfully, it is currently 51 degrees outside. Not the tropical paradise I was hoping for, but we'll take it. Hopefully we'll get out and play this afternoon. Nothin' doin' yesterday. The trampoline had a sheet of ice on it. Would have make a nice mini-skating rink, but when it melted it was a wet mess. Cold and wet aren't a good combo in my estimation. Everything is currently dry, so looks like outdoor play will be a go.

I haven't taken any pics lately, so there aren't any to post. When I have the camera, nobody wants to look or pose. When something cool happens, I don't have the camera. This is the story of my photographic life. Filled with frustration and regret...ha ha.

While trying to think of something cool to share, I actually thought of something. It came to me just now, not 12 hours later (as it often does). I've taken up guitar. Yes, I wanna be a rock star. Well, maybe not. It sounds cool in theory, but let's be honest, I'm not the hippest chick on the block. And, if we're continuing down the road of honestly, it's not likely that I'll posses one iota of talent. That's ok, though. My primary goal is to be able to play a few of the many acoustic guitar parts in worship songs that I absolutely love. The guitar will be sort of another outlet for worship. My dream goal (if there is even such a thing) is to form a band of cool mom musicians. Maybe Deana on the keyboard, Kristen on the drums, Kelly on bass, Carolyn and me on guitar, and Diana and Adriana can share lead vocals. Adriana was, afterall, the best vocalist at the Sausage Festival! *It was the Sausage Festival, right?* Nancy can be our business manager. Tena can be our technical manager. Faith can be our production manager. Band name suggestions are welcome. I have no ideas at present. Aah, I can see it now...

Justin enjoys working for his parents. He's dealing with customers more now, so that's been a welcome change. He's now an "air man" (full of hot air) and he calls salesmen. He seems as though he likes this aspect of the business just as much as doing trike conversions. I think it's a good thing to be well-rounded in business. He knows a bit about every component, which makes him versatile.

Well, I suppose that's all for now. I hope everyone has a great weekend :)

Monday, January 12, 2009

Long Overdue Pictures

Pictures, yay! We had such a wonderful Christmas: relatively stress-free, good food (in large quantities), and wonderful family with whom to celebrate Jesus' birthday. There aren't many pictures of our little Christmas celebration at home and very few of Justin, myself, or the other adults on my side of the family because I failed in photog duties. Lo ciento. Most of the pics that were taken at my house were taken by my dad. Gracias, Daddy-O. And, thankfully, my ever reliable and thoughtful mother-in-law was good enough to send hers to me. Enjoy...

This picture pretty much sums up my children :)

LK raids her stocking

Little Mermaid wanna be

More dress-up clothes

Ballerina Princess Laura Kate

Justin tends to think we're going to have problems with Anna in the boy department. I don't know why. She isn't cute, or anything ;)

Pop Pop and Dad spend quality bonding time together. Or is that a food coma? Hard to tell

Laura Kate tells daddy a bedtime story. It works!

LK rockin' the Nemo hat

Laura Kate sits down to lunch at her cousin Sara's new Dora table. Dora fanatics of the world unite!

The weekend before Christmas, my grandparents came for a visit. The girls enjoyed being spoiled.

Laura Kate was immediately obsessed with this Sleeping Beauty nightgown. She talked about it and carried it around ALL DAY LONG. She cried when I finally had to wash it.