Sideview Mirror vs. Carport Post.....

Mom came to pick me up this afternoon to run a couple of errands that needed to be done.  Normally she doesn't park under the carport.  She usually just pulls up and honks or parks next to the carport.  Today was different however.  She didn't park any closer to the post than Jim or I do, but I guess she just turned to sharply backing out because she nailed that post with the mirror dead on.  Don't worry though, The post survived and the carport is still standing.  The mirror on the other hand, well, it's in ICU.  Dr. Jim has to go fix it tonight.  It's just hanging on by the wires and a little tape.  Thank heaven for powered mirrors.  Ryan and I teased her the entire time.  Mom was very good natured about this.  I'll put up pictures later of the mirror.  It was funny and not funny at the same time.  Knocking of the mirror was something I did when I had my first car.  I went through 3 rolls of duct tape until a friend showed me a trick to keep it on.  (don't ask!!!)  Mom called when she got home from dropping me off and said that she made it home without hitting anything and that her mirror was still attached.  I told Ryan and his reaction was "that's great news mom.  Grandma needs that mirror to drive!"  I was laughing so hard I started crying.  I'll put the pictures up tonight.

Gymnastics........I’m not sure about this.....

After watching the olympics Ryan has decided that he wants to do gymnastics this fall.  It didn’t help that I had to open my big mouth and tell him that the divers probably took gymnastics so they could learn to do all those flips and twists.  I don’t mind letting him try gymnastics.  I was watching videos last night on YouTube about gymnastics when I came across bloopers and mishaps.  We have already agreed to let him try it, but now I am having second thoughts.  I’m not exactly sure how far I want him to go.  But I guess you can get hurt in any sport you do.  I would almost rather make him a math or science whiz and not have him do sports at all.  That’s just the overprotective mother speaking.  It just seems that more and more kids are getting hurt playing sports all the time.  I had a few minor injuries doing my stuff, but nothing like you hear about now.  I had a couple of ankle sprains and that’s it.  Now you hear about kids breaking bones, dislocating joints.  Surgeries, etc...  I know I have to let go and let him be a boy, but where do I draw the line that says this is where we stop?  This is going to be interesting....

A Moving Video

This video and song are very moving.  This song was written by a man who is in his early 20’s.  Our youth are starting to sit up and take notice of world events.

Pass this on to all you know.

We're Not Going Down

Freddy Wexler

An Experiment

So I’ve decided to utilize Apple’s software and website trial.  It’s called MobileMe or Mac.com.  My goal is to keep everything on one website than sending out 4 or 5 different addresses for pictures, or news or etc....  With this we can blog, post photos and news all in one site.  It’s like having our own family website.  I can also utilize it for my business as well.  I feel that it would be easier for us to keep up 1 website than 5.  It would also be less time consuming.  Please let us know what you think.  Any ideas or suggestions would be welcome.

Kristina

http://web.mac.com/jkhalley

Rangers vs. Toronto

A couple of Sundays ago a friend of mine gave me some tickets to the Rangers vs. Toronto game.  Jim, Ryan, Brad, our friend Jarrod, and I all went to the game.  This is the first time in a couple of years that we have done anything as a group with Ryan's dad.  We all had a blast.  The Rangers won that game also.  Here are some pictures from that night.  We are also going this Saturday night as well.  

The Halley-Warner Family

Brad Warner, Kristina Halley,

Ryan Warner, Jim Halley

Brad & Ryan Warner

Kristina Halley

Ryan was thouroughly enjoying that peanut he was eating.

He looks like he is savoring the flavor.  Chef Ryan???

Kristina & Ryan.

It was really hot.

Brad & Ryan

Jim & Ryan

Jury Duty

I know jury duty is important and that we are supposed to take it seriously.  What are you supposed to do when the judge presiding is telling you how to get out of it?  I know there are exemptions I could claim, but I wanted to do the right thing.  When it was my turn the judge told me that since I have a child at home, as long as I have children at home under the age of 10 to always claim the childcare exemption.  I know there are some people who can't get childcare during that time.  I'm not one of those.  Most of the time my parents can watch him.  Unfortunately this morning my mom wasn't feeling well so I took Ryan with.  He was wonderful the whole time.  He was so quiet that the judge didn't realize he was there until we walked out.  He made a comment as to how good Ryan was.  I just don't understand how we are supposed to take our civic duty seriously when the Judge tells you how to get out of it for as long as possible.  This doesn't make sense to me.

Laundry, and more Laundry

Yesterday and today is all about laundry and catching up on the housework.  I'm playing catch up because Wednesday I had 2 more boys at the house.  Ryan loves playing with his friends Garrett and Nick.  We had tons of fun when they came over.  They erected a tent in Ryan's room and used that as a hideout, then we went to the pool for a bit.  Here are some pictures from Wednesday.

Garrett & Nick

Ryan peeking up over the tent

Jim getting some air while

throwing Nick into the pool.

Ryan got some nice airtime after being 

thrown by Jim.

Garret, Nick, Ryan.  All silly, all the time.

They are truly best friends for life.

Just like their mothers.

Mary Kay Mommy Shower

Today I did something new.  My Aunt called me on Wednesday and asked if I could do a baby shower with my Mary Kay.  I called up my unit and my director to ask.  I'd never heard of anything like that.  Together we came up with a Mommy Shower.  It's like a Baby Shower except I put a gift basket together and I do my normal skin care class with extra attention on the new mom.  As we are finished, all the guests can purchase the gifts for the new mom.  The new mom then takes home the gift basket full of all the goodies that her friends purchased for her.  It was a hit.  Not only did our new mom take home her gifts, but the other guests also purchased items for themselves as well.  All the guests that purchased gifts for the mom got 10% off their personal order.  I immediately emailed my entire unit with the news.  We are going to work on different gift options for the new moms.  I can't wait to book my next Mary Kay Mommy Shower!!!!!!!!

The new mom and I going over her wish list.

Me teaching my class.

The new mom and I after the class was done.

We're done.....Sortof

So we turned in the keys late last night and this morning I walked the apartment with the lady in the office.  Now we have to unpack and put things away.  What fun....