Is It Just a Boy Thing?

Today Tim, Ashley, Chuck and I drove up to Green Mountain so Tim and Ashley could shoot. Yes, its one of those thrilling boy things. Actually, Ashley did like shooting. It was her first time to ever shoot a gun. Of course, Tim had her shoot the shotgun first! She did great since the gun was almost the same size she was. She handled the kick-back well. I even took ONE shot with Jeff's 30-06 rifle and I hit my target of a #10 can full of applesauce! You can even see the whole right above the jagged edge of the can that the bullit made. I quit while I was ahead. I spent the majority of the time in the car. One, I do not like guns particularly. Two, I do not like earplugs a lot. Three, I would rather be shopping, crafting, reading or anything other than being on the side of a mountain with a small armory being dressed in camo. This is Tim's PASSION! We would've been out on the sidelines had he been interested in a team sport. This is the one way we can support him with his interest. I know Tim wished I had participated with more than just one shot. I suppose you just have to be in the right mood for shooting. Sorry Tim! When are we going to the mall?

A Heart Attack!!

I can't believe February is almost over! I wanted to have an entry on Valentine's Day because it is one of my favorite holidays. I have always been drawn to the shape of a heart. I love how creative one can be on Valentine's Day towards those that they would like to express love to. The discussion at home is that it is a holiday mainly targeted to/from women. I suppose I cannot argue with that! It does seem more of a "chick" thing. I remember LOVING to prepare my Valentine Day cards when I was in school. When the boys were little it was somewhat of a chore with them. So I suppose you can imagine who completed the task of preparing Valentine's Day cards for them to take to school?

This year we were surprised when we came home from church and saw that we had just received a "Heart Attack." Scott, Tasha, Denton and Makenzie came over when we were out and spread cut out hearts and messages of love all over the place. I wondered what was up when there was a heart hanging on the doorknob when we came up to the porch. What a fun surprise awaited us inside!

Valentine's Day is a bright spot in the middle of a dreary winter. I can't think of a better holiday than to celebrate LOVE and tell those around you, in creative ways, how you feel about them. I love ALL 16 members of my immediate family very much and know I need to express that to them individually on any 'ol day!

New Year, New Experiences!

Wow! One whole decade down. I remember when 2011 would've sounded so futuristic. I looked back over my New Year blog entry from last year. I am sad to say that I didn't do so great in the resolution part. I heard on the radio that females break New Year resolutions after 4 days. Only 4 days! I am going to give it my all to last at least 5! Men seem to only last 24 hours. Hmmm, interesting.

Some of my focus this year will include, exercising more often, eating healthier, being more createful and being less worrisome. This year I have decided to make some jewelry. I have always wanted to do this. The older I become the more often I am saying, "why not!" In the past some of my great ideas never seem to materialize because I have talked myself out of it by saying things like, "I don't have the time, the money or the exact know how." Or maybe because I grasshopper around trying to find the perfect thing for me. This year I am going to try the approach that I will not stop myself before I have even started.

I have been doing a ton of research on certain jewelry making techniques, tools and supplies needed and even how to set up a website. Of course it is still in the planning phase. Hopefully, I will start something before too long! I do recognize that since I seem to enjoy so many different things and want to try everything, that in itself might be what keeps me from acccomplishing any one thing! Oh well. I will keep on experiencing I suppose. The perfect thing for me is bound to show up at some time!