Friday, January 30, 2009

KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL

KURTIS THE STOCK BOY AND BRENDA THE CHECKOUT GIRL In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the loud speaker asking for a carry out at register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile caught his eye, the new check-out girl was beautiful. She was an older woman (maybe 26, and he was only 22) and he fell in love. Later that day, after his shift was over, he waited by the punch clock to find out her name. She came into the break room, smiled softly at him, took her card and punched out, then left. He looked at her card, BRENDA. He walked out only to see her start walking up the road. Next day, he waited outside as she left the supermarket, and offered her a ride home. He looked harmless enough, and she accepted.

When he dropped her off, he asked if maybe he could see her again, outside of work. She simply said it wasn't possible. He pressed and she explained she had two children and she couldn't afford a baby-sitter, so he offered to pay for the baby-sitter. Reluctantly she accepted his offer for a date for the following Saturday. That Saturday night he arrived at her door only to have her tell him that she was unable to go with him. The baby-sitter had called and canceled. To which Kurtis simply said, "Well, let's take the kids with us." She tried to explain that taking the children was not an option, but again not taking no for an answer, he pressed. Finally Brenda, brought him inside to meet her children. She had an older daughter who was just as cute as a bug, Kurtis thought, then Brenda brought out her son, in a wheelchair. He was born a paraplegic with Down Syndrome. Kurtis asked Brenda, "I still don't understand why the kids can't come with us?" Brenda was amazed. Most men would run away from a woman with two kids, especially if one had disabilities -just like her first husband and father of her children had done. Kurtis was not ordinary - - - he had a different mindset. That evening Kurtis and Brenda loaded up the kids, went to dinner and the movies. When her son needed anything Kurtis would take care of him. When he needed to use the restroom, he picked him up out of his wheelchair, took him and brought him back. The kids loved Kurtis. At the end of the evening, Brenda knew this was the man she was going to marry and spend the rest of her life with. A year later, they were married and Kurtis adopted both of her children. Since then they have added two more kids. So what happened to Kurtis the stock boy at a grocery store in Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA and Brenda the check-out girl?

Well, Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Warner now live in Arizona , where he is currently employed as the quarterback of the National Football League Arizona Cardinals and has his Cardinals in the Super Bowl. Is this a surprise ending or could you have guessed that he was not an ordinary person. It should be noted that he also quarterbacked the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. He has also been the NFL's Most Valuable Player twice and the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player.

****Kurt is one of the good guys and I wish him and the Cardinals all the best on Sunday. Go Cards!!!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Fresh and Easy

Have you tried this store yet? It has been around town for a few years, but I made my first trip the other day.


I found this great deal on the Grill Pack and was amazed. We cooked all of it for dinner and there is three pieces of chicken, one hamburger and 1/2 of sausage left for lunches tomorrow. All for $5.99. Amazing!!!
The sale goes through this weekend. I think we will be getting a few more and sticking them in the deep freeze.
I also got a coupon in the mail today from Fresh and Easy for $6.00 off $30. 00. I could get 7 packets of meat or 35lbs for $24.00 plus tax. Not bad, for as much as my boys eat!


Tuesday, January 27, 2009

A funny find

We came across this little nugget the other night when we were looking thru the home computer. Thankfully, I found lots of photos I thought I had lost, but I guess I had uploaded to that computer too. :) Anyways, you have to watch and don't blink or you might miss it.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Happy Birthday Big Boy!!!

I can't believe my baby boy is 11 years old today. Where on earth does the time go?


Oh My Gosh....we were way to young to have three children already. I remember the Dr. saying..."It's a boy...a BIG boy." I was so sure that I was having a girl. Ha, Ha. I also remember having a thought for just a split second that I was never going to be a mother to a girl.....well, we all know how that turned out.

Here is Mitchell at his 1st birthday. I made him a Winnie the Pooh cake from a cake mold I borrowed from Katy W.



I loved Mitch's fly away hair!!!


This was a common look for Mitchell for a while. Cowboy boots, shorts and his bucket hat! A lot of the times sun glasses were involved also.



Mitchell is a great little brother and an even better big brother! I love his zany sense of humor and his easy going personality.

Happy Birthday big guy. I love you













Thursday, January 22, 2009

External Hard Drives

Why do I become so dependent on you? I have all of my photos from my new camera and ALL of my scrapbooking on you. Why or why did you have to die???? Please come back. I need all 100 GB of data back. You weren't even near being full yet. Oh, please oh please.

RIP....


If anyone has any idea of how to bring my EHD back to life, please leave me a note.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

What I learned at dinner....

Tonight we had dinner at my mom's house and I learned a few things.

1. Toby is related to one of the 1st Minnesota.
Search from Benjamin Franklin Sanders
2. Granny dreamed of losing a little girl, in a snow storm, in San Diego last night. I love seeing her laugh. What a sight!
3. My big brother tackled Kurt Warner in a college football game back in 93 or 94. My brother played for Morehead State and Kurt Warner played for Northern Iowa.
4. Grace can eat 3 hot dogs in one day.
5. I love having my family here. My boys were able to have dinner with all of their grandparents and an Uncle from Mn.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Scrapbook Weekend...

I had a great time up in Scottsdale this weekend for our Mom's Night Out....Scrapbook Weekend. I enjoyed lounging all day in my sweats and scrapping. I loved hanging out with these women. We laughed, we cried. Everything friends should do!!! Here is proof I scrapped....


Here was my room. I was sad to leave but was happy to come home.
I do miss those sheets and pillows!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

A yummy recipe

My sister in law, Leah, emailed me this recipe yesterday. I was at Fry's today and they had their chuck roasts on sale...buy one get one...at $ 2.99 a pound vs. $4.99. So for around $7.00 I got two roasts.

There is no roast left over for lunches tomorrow, it was that good. I am sorry I didn't take a picture for my Project 365 I am doing. Anyways, here you go. Enjoy.

3 lb roast
1 can cream of chx soup
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 pkt brown gravy mix w/ 1 cup water
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
salt & pepper

combine all ingredients in crock pot except roast.Mix it all together.
place roast in crockpot and turn to coat all sides.
cook on low 8-10 hrs, high 5-6 hours or until fork tender and falls apart.
makes it's own gravy.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Zoo Lights

Last night Shelley, Kylie, Grace and myself headed out to Zoo Lights. We had a blast. There was not much of a crowd and most of the guests were families with younger children.




Being that it was not busy, Grace and Kylie taught Jengo the talking giraffe the alphabet!!
They even had 'assbobbers.

The best part of the evening was when we took a horse drawn carriage ride to an area that was roped off to the general crowd. Magic(yes, he is a friend of Jack) took us for the thrilling ride.

Thank you Shelley for a fun night out.

Saturday, January 3, 2009

One of my favorites



I can watch this movie over and over and enjoy each time. If you haven't seen it, you really, really should.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Someone Loves Me



Shelley gave me my first award and since today is my birthday, I thought I would post it.




1. Where is your cell phone? Top of dresser
2. Where is your significant other? On the 'puter in the other room.
3. Your hair color? Blond
4. Your mother? Fern
5. Your father? Vern....he has been gone for almost 7 years now. :(
6. Your favorite thing? My kids
7. Your dream last night? Gracie swimming in her leotard
8. Your dream/goal? to be productive
9. The room you're in? bedroom
10. Your hobby? Digi scrapping...designing
11. Your fear? Toby losing his job...running out of money
12. Where do you want to be in six years? here with my family
13. Where were you last night? Home ringing in the year
14. What you're not? ready for my kids to go back school
15. One of your wish list items? bamboo fun graphic tablet
16. Where you grew up? Worthington, Mn
17. The last thing you did? Typed
18. What are you wearing? Jammies
19. Your T.V.? The Office
20. Your pet? Dog
21. Your computer? Compaq
22. Your mood? Melancholy
23. Missing someone? Not so much
24. Your car? Sedona
25. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
26. Favorite store? Target
27. Your Summer? Long
28. Love someone? Yes
29. Your favorite color? Green or Blue
30. When is the last time you laughed? Tonight
31. Last time you cried? This afternoon

I pass this award on to Christi, Sheri and Ann.

Whats up with blogger??

I can't upload any photos or even edit my posts. I hoping that tomorrow all will be better.

Happy New Year. We have had a fun week. I am so lucky to have my sister here with me to help me celebrate my birthday.

Ok, will be back after I figure this mess out.