More pics later. XOXO 2 All.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Happy 2 Day B4 Christmas!
Hello all. My shoulder continues to improve - real progress now. The pain is mostly a memory; it hurts to do the exercises but that is normal (so I've been told.) I'm still limited in what I am supposed to do. No lifting, pushing, or raising my arm without support but I never thought I'd be so thrilled to be able to put on deoderant!
We had such fun with Eric, Joni, and Jason for the few days they were here. They were such a bit help with getting me in the Christmas Spirit: decorating, cooking, shopping, playing games. We are looking forward to having everyone here for Christmas and the addition of Mom and Dad to our group.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday season, and safe travels to wherever you may roam.
Love,
Jerry & Diana
We had such fun with Eric, Joni, and Jason for the few days they were here. They were such a bit help with getting me in the Christmas Spirit: decorating, cooking, shopping, playing games. We are looking forward to having everyone here for Christmas and the addition of Mom and Dad to our group.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday season, and safe travels to wherever you may roam.
Love,
Jerry & Diana
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Family newsletter
Hello all!
So sorry I didn't get to writing this past month. Things sure seem hectic these days!
Life is good here. Scott's job has been keeping him very busy, with lots of travel, meetings and early morning conference calls. He leaves for work most days by 6:30, but comes home around 4pm so it's not too bad. He has this week off as well as next week, and we are enjoying all of the extra time together as a family. It's been nice for me to have an extra set of hands, too.
Evan and Rowan are growing like weeds. We had their 15-month pediatrician appointment last week, and they are both still in the 97th percentile. They are both walking (and running!) and talking. We don't understand what they're saying most of the time, but they are trying. Christmas has been fun already, with more festivities to come this week.
I'm doing well on all fronts. I've been spending a lot of time cooking, including doing my own baking so that I can ensure the kids are getting whole grain and not that processed crap, as well as the added benefit of sneaking some fruits and veges in there. It's been fun to experiment and tinker with recipes. I've also been working out like crazy, and have started running again. My plan is to train for a 5K, then 10K, then 10-mile, then half marathon in 2010. My first race is St. Patrick's day, so I have ample time to train for that one, and have spaced the others out as well. This should help me carve off that last 30-pounds, too. Other then that, I've just been hanging out with the kiddos and occasionally meeting up with one of my girlfriends for a playdate (for the kids) or dinner out.
We are traveling to WV next week to visit Scott's mom. It will be a great visit. Evan and Rowan are so much more flexible now, and we've enjoyed getting out and about with them. It should be a grand adventure with free babysitting built in. Fun for all. :)
Scott gave me one of my Christmas presents early...a new laptop! It's a Dell Studio 15, and man, is it fast! It's got a pink cover and he gave me a funky sleeve to keep it in, so I'm all set, now. No excuse for not blogging or uploading pictures!
I'm very excited for Christmas. One of my favorite gifts is a book I ordered for Scott. It's written by a man who ran a marathon every weekend for a year, called "See Dane Run." I've heard it's very inspirational, and I ordered it straight from his website so it's going to come signed with a message to Scott (should be here tomorrow, I hope!) He's going to be so surprised! No, he doesn't check this blog, and relies on me to share family info, so don't tell him!
Anyway, we're really into the season, just like usual, but it seems to be more fun than ever with the kids getting more into it. At least the paper, bows and Christmas tree anyway (they like their new toys, too.)
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!!!!
Love,
The Millers
So sorry I didn't get to writing this past month. Things sure seem hectic these days!
Life is good here. Scott's job has been keeping him very busy, with lots of travel, meetings and early morning conference calls. He leaves for work most days by 6:30, but comes home around 4pm so it's not too bad. He has this week off as well as next week, and we are enjoying all of the extra time together as a family. It's been nice for me to have an extra set of hands, too.
Evan and Rowan are growing like weeds. We had their 15-month pediatrician appointment last week, and they are both still in the 97th percentile. They are both walking (and running!) and talking. We don't understand what they're saying most of the time, but they are trying. Christmas has been fun already, with more festivities to come this week.
I'm doing well on all fronts. I've been spending a lot of time cooking, including doing my own baking so that I can ensure the kids are getting whole grain and not that processed crap, as well as the added benefit of sneaking some fruits and veges in there. It's been fun to experiment and tinker with recipes. I've also been working out like crazy, and have started running again. My plan is to train for a 5K, then 10K, then 10-mile, then half marathon in 2010. My first race is St. Patrick's day, so I have ample time to train for that one, and have spaced the others out as well. This should help me carve off that last 30-pounds, too. Other then that, I've just been hanging out with the kiddos and occasionally meeting up with one of my girlfriends for a playdate (for the kids) or dinner out.
We are traveling to WV next week to visit Scott's mom. It will be a great visit. Evan and Rowan are so much more flexible now, and we've enjoyed getting out and about with them. It should be a grand adventure with free babysitting built in. Fun for all. :)
Scott gave me one of my Christmas presents early...a new laptop! It's a Dell Studio 15, and man, is it fast! It's got a pink cover and he gave me a funky sleeve to keep it in, so I'm all set, now. No excuse for not blogging or uploading pictures!
I'm very excited for Christmas. One of my favorite gifts is a book I ordered for Scott. It's written by a man who ran a marathon every weekend for a year, called "See Dane Run." I've heard it's very inspirational, and I ordered it straight from his website so it's going to come signed with a message to Scott (should be here tomorrow, I hope!) He's going to be so surprised! No, he doesn't check this blog, and relies on me to share family info, so don't tell him!
Anyway, we're really into the season, just like usual, but it seems to be more fun than ever with the kids getting more into it. At least the paper, bows and Christmas tree anyway (they like their new toys, too.)
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!!!!
Love,
The Millers
Monday, December 21, 2009
All the Pitts in Florida!
Eric and I arrived in Tampa on Friday and have been soaking up every minute of our visit. Friday night, the entire family went to a VERY nice restaurant for dinner (thanks again, Jerry!) and had hours of conversation and laughter. It was perfect (yes, PERFECT, even though we had a reservation and STILL had to wait over an hour to be seated!).
Saturday morning, Mom, Eric and I hit the mall early for some power shopping. We completed about 80% of our Christmas lists before we hit our tolerance threshold. We stopped at Publix and bought sides for a delicious steak dinner. We all pitched in to get the house and tree decorated - didn't take long at all and it looks so festive! I spent the rest of the evening boxing up all the gifts to be ready for wrapping and the rest of the family played euchre until Jason went home. Then we played a round of Trivial Pursuit. Another fantastic day of family fun!
Yesterday, Mom made pancakes to fuel us for our final trip to the mall. Being the shopping experts we are, we had our final purchases made in record time - home for lunch! We spent the rest of the day playing cards/games and I finished wrapping the presents and put them under the tree while we watched "Elf" - one of my FAVORITE Christmas movies.
This morning, Eric and I are heading to Fort Myers and will see the Grandparents for lunch, cards and LOTS and LOTS of hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday morning, Mom, Eric and I hit the mall early for some power shopping. We completed about 80% of our Christmas lists before we hit our tolerance threshold. We stopped at Publix and bought sides for a delicious steak dinner. We all pitched in to get the house and tree decorated - didn't take long at all and it looks so festive! I spent the rest of the evening boxing up all the gifts to be ready for wrapping and the rest of the family played euchre until Jason went home. Then we played a round of Trivial Pursuit. Another fantastic day of family fun!
Yesterday, Mom made pancakes to fuel us for our final trip to the mall. Being the shopping experts we are, we had our final purchases made in record time - home for lunch! We spent the rest of the day playing cards/games and I finished wrapping the presents and put them under the tree while we watched "Elf" - one of my FAVORITE Christmas movies.
This morning, Eric and I are heading to Fort Myers and will see the Grandparents for lunch, cards and LOTS and LOTS of hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Westphal Christmas
I wish I had pictures to post but hopefully, Tracy will share some. We had our family gathering yesterday and it was wildly successful. Cody even made it. He has been wandering the past year but found his way back to Michigan a month ago and to our house yesterday. I had all my grandkids around me for the first time ever!
RaeAnn and Jon, with Dylaina and Kaelyn (16 and 14 now!), Paul and his new fiance Denise, Tracy and Scott with Rowan and Evan (naturally), Cody, Ray and I had a laid-back day of visiting and munching and gift exchanges. The big draws in the white elephant exchange was a hot cocoa set and a diaper-wrapped gift that couldn't be opened until the end of the game. The result though, as "picked" by Dylaina was a handful of lottery tickets and cash. She was stoked!
We are so happy with our little family although I had to chastise them all for waiting a full year in between family gatherings. I guess I'll just have to do something about that!
Happy holidays and love to all!
P.S. It's NL time again unless we hear from the editors that we'll skip this month because of all the festivities and Christmas cards going out. XOXO
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Home from Virginia
Headed to Richmond, VA on Tuesday for a team meeting with my region. My manager's territory includes Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, western Pennsylvania, and all fo Ohio, so we don't have a chance to see each other very often. The week gave us a chance to get to know each other and train with each of our national accounts (Sears, Lowe's, Home Depot, and Best Buy). It was great getting to know all my teammates and sharing ideas and best practices.
Wednesday night we had a team gift exchange and enjoyed some "libations" and laughter. Thursday night we all headed to Funny Bone - a local comedy club and enjoyed (you guessed it) more laughter and libations! We definitely work hard but we can play hard too! :)
Wednesday night we had a team gift exchange and enjoyed some "libations" and laughter. Thursday night we all headed to Funny Bone - a local comedy club and enjoyed (you guessed it) more laughter and libations! We definitely work hard but we can play hard too! :)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
OK so I was feeling down yesterday but this season is difficult for me to get thru. As you know I've always fussed a bit for everyone, baked and cooked trying to please and that is gone now.
We have a beautiful day here with the temp warming up and folks are out and about.
No shopping this year, just checks/bonds and that too is different. We mailed the family cards today, now we'll see how long it takes for you to get them.
Love to each of you and happy snow if/when you get some.
We have a beautiful day here with the temp warming up and folks are out and about.
No shopping this year, just checks/bonds and that too is different. We mailed the family cards today, now we'll see how long it takes for you to get them.
Love to each of you and happy snow if/when you get some.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Joni and Eric, gram has a tear in her eye looking at all your pic'. The coffee pot and cup display is very special and thanks for the memories.
This is a difficult time of year for me, this year, and your entries are much appreciated.
We have a fiber optic 3' tree this year and I have yet to get the outside lights up and door wreaths down. Just don't have the incentive.
Jim and Kathy your letter with house picture is so nice and that brings back special thoughts of last March when we were together.
I am a speaker in the Christmas program at "R" hall this year and that is interesting. Seems good to be back into something like that again.
I'm serving at Mass Christmas eve and that will highlight my holiday.
Dad is as well as possible with his arthritis worsening as time passes.
I must leave you for this time as it is late and not much uplifting to write.
This is a difficult time of year for me, this year, and your entries are much appreciated.
We have a fiber optic 3' tree this year and I have yet to get the outside lights up and door wreaths down. Just don't have the incentive.
Jim and Kathy your letter with house picture is so nice and that brings back special thoughts of last March when we were together.
I am a speaker in the Christmas program at "R" hall this year and that is interesting. Seems good to be back into something like that again.
I'm serving at Mass Christmas eve and that will highlight my holiday.
Dad is as well as possible with his arthritis worsening as time passes.
I must leave you for this time as it is late and not much uplifting to write.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Great Cookie Project of 2009
So Adrianna (the Cincinnati rep) and I decided that we'd like to bake cookies to deliver to our accounts for Christmas this month. Well, we didn't really think our plan all the way through and only scheduled about 6-8 hours for our baking marathon.
Twenty-five hours and 40+ dozen cookies later, we finally finished the baking and decorating! Whew...what a project!
On the up side, we had fun and laughed A LOT! I'll be posting more pictures on Facebook if you want to check them out...
Thanksgiving and beyond...
Glad to hear that all had such wonderful celebrations on Thanksgiving. Eric, Mozart and I drove to Buffalo, New York to spend the holiday with my aunt and family. We stayed with my cousin Matt and his wife, Lora. Some of you may remember that we ventured to Buffalo at the end of December a couple years ago for their wedding. We enjoyed our time with family - played a lot of Beatles Rock Band, cards and board games. Dinner was delicious. My Aunt Chris makes amazing stuffing - even Eric ate some and liked it!
The drive home was way longer than we would have liked. We were way-layed about an hour north of Columbus. Traffic literally came to a screeching halt. The freeway looked like a parking lot. We traveled about 12 miles in just over 2 hours - ridiculous! The crazy part is we never saw any indication of why - no accident, no construction...bizarre.
Eric got the lights up outside before we left and we put the tree up but didn't decorate it until we got home. The house feels very festive with the tree, garland over the mantel and our stockings "hung with care" in front of the fireplace. Enjoying the holiday season this year. :)
The drive home was way longer than we would have liked. We were way-layed about an hour north of Columbus. Traffic literally came to a screeching halt. The freeway looked like a parking lot. We traveled about 12 miles in just over 2 hours - ridiculous! The crazy part is we never saw any indication of why - no accident, no construction...bizarre.
Eric got the lights up outside before we left and we put the tree up but didn't decorate it until we got home. The house feels very festive with the tree, garland over the mantel and our stockings "hung with care" in front of the fireplace. Enjoying the holiday season this year. :)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday
I'm not supposed to be typing; too early for the movement on my arm. Get stitches out today. Feeling better today than any time in last 2 weeks - so far anyway. Here are pictures from Thanksgiving. Lori brought a new game. I forgot the name already.
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