This picture doesn't match anything in this post--however, I am writing about my hubby and can't find an appropriate photo--this will have to do. Isn't he cute? I mean MANLY? School is out today. We've spent most of the morning trying to catch up on chores. Cleaned and organized the toy closet (that's huge!), cleaned kids closets, bedrooms, and vacummed under beds. Laundry (duh), and the kitchen (for the third time today--what's the use?) So, it looks fairly presentable at the moment......NOBODY MOVE! Sometimes I like to walk around and enjoy looking at it before it's trashed (in less than ten minutes). Sigh.
It's a beautiful day outside! I am grateful for the climate in Boise. It has been a wonderful place to live! I'll let the kiddos play outside for awhile until I'm finished making their next chore list. Ha Ha!
MAN CARD
In an effort to maintain his 'Man Card' (if a said Daniel has not been hunting for more than three years, his Man Card is likely to be revoked), Ryan will be joining three of his brothers (Bill, Jeremy, and Robert) in South Dakota to hunt deer, turkey, and another poor animal of choice (can't remember what it is). They will have to find alternate routes for travel as several of their planned highways have been closed with 5 foot drifts of snow. You know, not much about hunting appeals to me. I'm happy to let Ryan enjoy it with others who appreciate the whole experience. I, for one, like to buy my meat at the local supermarket. Here it is temperature controlled--no need for boots, gloves, thermal underwear, or four wheel drive (unless you happen to live in Wyoming). I don't feel threatened by wildlife (except the human kind that I bring into the store myself--namely Ashley, Avery, Gage, and Steven) I certainly don't have to kill, gutt, and transport some unsuspecting animal through ravines and over hillsides--I simply choose the best cut on sale (today that would be boneless, skinless, chicken breast at Albertsons for only $1.67 per pound) and place it in the cart far enough away from little fingers (do all kids like to poke holes in plastic wrap?) At this point, all I have to do is safely find my way back to the front of the supermarket with all other grocery items and all four children in tote--and pay for my prize. SIMPLE! So long as I have correctly balanced the books and actually remember to put the groceries away before too much time expires, I'm in good shape! So, honey, enjoy your hunt and congratulations on reclaiming your manliness! We will miss you.
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Well you might want to try my salami recipe with all that deer meet. It seriously is good :)
I hope this week goes better than the last time he left town, if not give me a call I will talk you off the cliff cause I WUV YOU!!
I love it - thanks for a good chuckle. You are such a good "story teller"! I agree with you - there is pretty much nothing that could lead me to go trudging through that kind of stuff! Man, I really need to get some chicken! You do have a manly man - glad he gets to keep him Man Card. So what do we get for our daily battles (I'm sure you can come up with a better phrase for what we do everyday)?
Hey Stephanie!! Thanks for your comment on my blog. I had no idea you had one too! Your family is just gorgeous! I'm glad we have a way now that we can keep in touch.
I agree, hunting is madness. Are you serious about the Albertsons chicken sale? If so, I will lug my crazies there today. Oh and that would be awesome if you can teach next Saturday. We run it exactly like that class of mine you attended. I set up 15 stations, and some Saturdays they are all full, while others we have like 3 people. Soo unpredictable.
I think of the times we lived together. You have great story telling ideas. Now, you just have to run into Bro. Grant. He will get you to publish those ideas! You are a good wife Steph. I miss you!
Steph,
Thanks for the giggles! Cute post! It sounds to me like you wage your own battle every time you have to go to the store with all four kids. Thanks so much for the computer tips! I'm anxious to try them out! Love you!
Hey, you are getting real good at using a computer! Fun pics!
Stephanie, your blog is so cute! I loved reading and seeing the pictures. You're doing a great job, I'm so impressed! I loved this article about getting your "meat" at the store.
*hugs*
Hi Stephanie - thank you for checking out our blog and for sending Laurel to check it out as well. It has been so fun to receive your comments and "go back" to the single days for a minute. It is also nice to know we have friends and loved ones out there. Your children are adorable! And - YES - every child likes to push their fingers through the plastic.
Leath
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