Here's something to think of.....saw a posting on Anysoldier.com by a "LTC Richard Peterson"(you can do a search for his specific name on that site) and he said their unit is trying to get 200 kites to give to an Afghani village's children in March.
He mentioned the book "The Kite Runner" which I keep meaning to read.And the unit he is with is made up of Airmen stationed from Japan.
If you can't send a kite,just maybe think of dropping these folks a card:)
Last night Emma and I went to see 'Seussical", the musical at HHS. Very cute!!!'Young'Bryan was in it,did a nice job.Think April and I might try to go next week to see another area high school do 'Fiddler on the Roof'.Ape is going to see Seussical with Ken and Lynn either tonight or tomorrow night.
Tony is doing work for Kris his landlord on another one of Kris' properties.Guess I might not have mentioned before that Tony lost his job at Riddlebergers a few weeks back?But we are doing OK so far, all us 'unemployed' :)
Poor Kyle had his car break down yesterday, and it is in the shop right now.....hopefully it will be something not too expensive.
I spent yesterday updating my resume and since the printer is working again(for now,this printer seems to have a mind of its own)printed out some copies and some cover letters and mailed those off.
With so many birthdays this week, I hit upon the idea of making someof those Photostory slideshows for the birthday folks....had a blast doing that!
April has a 4 day weekend....teacher's workday today and Monday off for President's Day. Tony's brother Chris stopped by last night, always nice to see him.We fed him before he took off and he complimented my cooking.....which cracked me up, that doesn't always happen!(that someone compliments my cooking:)When I hit the kitchen ,there's always a chance that something can go horribly wrong!(anyone remember the story of me setting the pancake on fire in the microwave at work several years ago??)
Got the nicest letter this week from a young man that I had been sending cards/letters to while he is in basic training...picked him up off the Soldiers' Angels TLC board. What warmed my heart and renewed my spirit was when he said..."it really makes my day on mailcall to hear my name called." That's exactly why I keep doing this....to try and make someone's day a little brighter,and let them know we care:)
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Just heard from a nice sailor that I corresponded with during his last deployment....he's going back!for 6 months.Please keep him(and all the rest of our troops) in your prayers.
Belated Happy Valentine's day. I guess I wasn't feeling very 'valentinish' yesterday, having stayed up till 1:00 a.m. the night before to finish typing a paper April had due yesterday.(long story, involving printer and ink mishaps and woes.)and then got up at 6:30 am to be sure she got it printed out ok,etc. and gave her a ride to school.
I actually had a very nice Valentine's day....got roses from Tony, and orchids from Ben and Emma. Mom sent a card(thanks,Mom
I wasn't going to do anything for Valentine's day for any of 'my' soldiers,but then found American Chopper Valentine's,which I just thought was way cool and so I bought a box and sent them out with letters,etc. I know it's cheesy as heck, but the most important thing is that they know we're thinking about them right?(even if in a cheesy fashion?)
and somehow I never got my ducks in a row in time to get the traditional (oh my gosh, not ANOTHER ecard from Kathi)ecards sent. and then April came home from school and was like'darn,Mom,I thought I'd get that stupid redneck ecard you always send!" so, I went ahead and sent them somewhat belatedly.I won't inflict the traditional redneck card on y'all that makes my family groan....but here is a link to what has to be one of the best Valentine's ecards I've seen:)
http://www.hallmark.com/ECardWeb/ECV.jsp?a=2313131732993M98518432Y
So,anyway, for Valentine's eve,Tony rented "Saw2"(yes, the traditional romantic chick flick movie????!!!LOL)which sucks....do not rent!The original was way better.
That's life in the fast lane here, have a nice February, I can just never get into celebrating 'President's Day',so guess the next fun holiday is St.Paddy's day....Faith and begorra!!!
