We went to Grandma and Grandpa's house. They have a new dog, Charlie, and he is a St. Bernard/Grand Pyrenees mix. Here he is still a puppy, and the kids were having fun getting in his crate with him. He's too big to turn around in the crate now!

Dishtowels

Here are some dishtowels that I embroidered for my good friend, Fawn, for Christmas. I really enjoy doing these! Mine are getting a little worn, so maybe the next set will be for me!

Donut Fry

Obviously I am not taking many pictures lately. Kiersten was home for two weeks solid with her cold (and us avoiding swine flu) and now Tanner and Jared are sick, too.

So last night I took Kiersten to the Olson Donut Fry at Mark's cousin's house. Mark was on his way in from NYC and wasn't able to come. We had a good time talking to all the relatives; we really only see them this one time a year. And the donuts were yummy, too!

Not Getting Angry Ever

I've been working on some things lately, and I found this blog entry about not getting angry ever. It's so great!!!

Another great website with things about anger and lots of other really great info: zenhabits.net Click on the "start here" link to the right on that page.

Also, a really good book to read (thanks to my brother Mark for sending me the book!)

Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change Your Child's Attitude, Behavior and Character in 5 Days by Kevin Leman

This is a lot more about how to be a parent than about how to get your kids to change. But it works!!! He advocates the Vitamin N theory (saying NO). Love it!