Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The night before Christmas at the Strid house
It is the night before Christmas, and it's a quiet Strid house. Yet not one kid is awake and I'm about to fall out.
I'm up to my ears in cookie dough, and icing is all over the plate. Am I the only one that notices Santa need to lose some weight?
I've just tidied up the house, lit candles and hung the candy canes. I'm smoking a cigarette and I travel down memory lane.
It wasn't so long ago I remember five crazy squirts. We would wake up early in the morning and put on all matching shirts.
We would have to wait for Mom and Jerrie to wake up last. It seemed forever as we salivated when only thirty minutes had past.
The ritual was to eat breakfast first, whether eggs, cereal or pancakes. It was hard to remember we were all in a race.
First came the family photo in our matching company tops. Finally, we got to the stockings with batteries, cool mind games, candy and lolli-pops.
Last but not least, we found our places on the floor. Stacks of presents were handed out then of course take photos before.
One by one we went around the room opening our gifts. Taking turns to enjoy them, watching the others' smile's lift.
I hope as tomorrow comes and my children sit by the tree, that one day when they have children they too, can share their Christmas memories.
-Shelly Strid
I'm up to my ears in cookie dough, and icing is all over the plate. Am I the only one that notices Santa need to lose some weight?
I've just tidied up the house, lit candles and hung the candy canes. I'm smoking a cigarette and I travel down memory lane.
It wasn't so long ago I remember five crazy squirts. We would wake up early in the morning and put on all matching shirts.
We would have to wait for Mom and Jerrie to wake up last. It seemed forever as we salivated when only thirty minutes had past.
The ritual was to eat breakfast first, whether eggs, cereal or pancakes. It was hard to remember we were all in a race.
First came the family photo in our matching company tops. Finally, we got to the stockings with batteries, cool mind games, candy and lolli-pops.
Last but not least, we found our places on the floor. Stacks of presents were handed out then of course take photos before.
One by one we went around the room opening our gifts. Taking turns to enjoy them, watching the others' smile's lift.
I hope as tomorrow comes and my children sit by the tree, that one day when they have children they too, can share their Christmas memories.
-Shelly Strid
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone! We all hope you have a happy holidayand truly enjoy your families on this special day This is what Chritmas is all about.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Sam's 9th Birthday Party
Sam bobbing for apples. Sam's own Winter Wonderland, her happy birthday banner, and the cake celebration.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Samantha's Birthday Party
So we finally figured out a good use for the Christmas tree. Popping balloons! As you can tell they were having a blast!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Just thinking
So, this is supposed to be a blog. Well, it's 3 a.m and my mind is just a racing. Here are the Holidays again and the feeling of joy and laughter surround our home daily. We watch Christmas movies after dinner each night and then head over to the neighbors' house for a friendly game of Phase 10. We have listened to the Chipmunks songs over and over for the billionth time but still love to hear it again. The kid's favorite is "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth", and "Shrek the Halls." I just got finished searching for addresses on the internet to get my Christmas cards out on time and now the thoughts of family are creeping up on me.
I just wonder how long it's going to take everyone in this family to realize just how precious life is. To realize that we all make mistakes, we all make poor decisions at times, and we all feel left out one way or the other. Regardless of those feelings, we have such a big family who are all still generally healthy. We have many grandchildren now running around, and one who will be running around soon. We have a connection to each other that regardless, will always be there. Yet for some reason there always seems to be someone not talking to someone, or someone saying hateful things about each other or to each other. I quite honestly don't understand how so much anger can just build and build and be harvested for so long. Christmas is about family and about the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Sure I'm not the most religious person in the world, but regardless of what's ever happened I have tried to just turn the other cheek no matter what people have said or done to me. Anyway, I have had this on my mind for a long time and have just wanted to put it out there. Our family is all we have. One day there will come a time when there will be regret for the nature of our actions. I regret many things and have apologized and I am at peace with myself. I know the world will never be perfect, but with so much anymosity, how could it get any better? My hopes and prayers for this Christmas season is that we are all able to realize that we are just human beings, and that all flaws aside we are still family. Time flies by so fast and what a waste it would be to spend that time harboring grudges, resentment, jealously, or bitterness. I know I am thankful for my whole family and I am also sorry for many wrongs that I may have committed against others or said things that hurt others, but I have asked for forgiveness and he has forgiven me.
I just wonder how long it's going to take everyone in this family to realize just how precious life is. To realize that we all make mistakes, we all make poor decisions at times, and we all feel left out one way or the other. Regardless of those feelings, we have such a big family who are all still generally healthy. We have many grandchildren now running around, and one who will be running around soon. We have a connection to each other that regardless, will always be there. Yet for some reason there always seems to be someone not talking to someone, or someone saying hateful things about each other or to each other. I quite honestly don't understand how so much anger can just build and build and be harvested for so long. Christmas is about family and about the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Sure I'm not the most religious person in the world, but regardless of what's ever happened I have tried to just turn the other cheek no matter what people have said or done to me. Anyway, I have had this on my mind for a long time and have just wanted to put it out there. Our family is all we have. One day there will come a time when there will be regret for the nature of our actions. I regret many things and have apologized and I am at peace with myself. I know the world will never be perfect, but with so much anymosity, how could it get any better? My hopes and prayers for this Christmas season is that we are all able to realize that we are just human beings, and that all flaws aside we are still family. Time flies by so fast and what a waste it would be to spend that time harboring grudges, resentment, jealously, or bitterness. I know I am thankful for my whole family and I am also sorry for many wrongs that I may have committed against others or said things that hurt others, but I have asked for forgiveness and he has forgiven me.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
New Pics
Finally found my camera! Yay! It's been MIA for almost a month now! Carly hid it,Daddy found it, and now onto the search for my cell phone.
Anyway here are some new pics of Corbin in the tree, and Corbin and his best bud Zac when we went hiking at Raven Rock.
Friday, November 7, 2008
OCTOBER
SO, OCTOBER WAS A VERY BUSY MONTH FOR US. FOR STARTERS, CORBIN WAS FINALLY APPROVED AFTER 8 LONG YEARS OF FIGHTING WITH THE SCHOOLS, FOR AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM. HE IS DOING TREMENDOUSLY BETTER ALREADY! HE IS ACTUALLY EXCITED ABOUT MATH NOW THAT HE UNDERSTANDS IT BETTER. SAMANTHA AND KATIE HAD 2 MAJOR GIRL SCOUT TROOP EVENTS. THEY FIRST WENT TO A PUMPKIN FARM THEN WENT TO DISNEY ON ICE. THEY LOVED IT AND I HOPE TO GET SOME PICTURES UP SOON. RIGHT NOW THEY ARE WORKING ON GETTING READY FOR THEIR VERY FIRST CEREMONY TO BE CELEBRATED ON THE 15TH OF NOVEMBER. THEIR FIRST PATCHES ARE TO BE AWARDED TO THEM ON THAT DAY.
CARLY HAS MET 2 NEW FRIENDS, DAPHNE AND SIERRA, AND WE GO PLAY WITH THEM EVERY DAY FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS WHILE MOM AND ANNA HAVE COFFEE AND CHIT CHAT. DAD IS STILL PLUGGING AWAY AT FINDING EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT. WE ARE STILL GOING TO CARIBOU, MAINE AND WE ARE STOKED!
CARLY TURNED 4 YEARS OLD ON THE 1ST OF NOVEMBER AND IS JUST AS ROTTEN SWEET AS EVER. YOU CAN'T HELP BUT LAUGH WITH HER. SHE IS QUITE THE COMEDIAN.
MOM HAS QUIT SMOKING CUZ SHE WAS RUNNING OUT OF BREATH JUST AFTER A WALK FROM ONE POINT TO ANOTHER. WE ARE KEEPING OUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR IT TO BE PERMANENT THIS TIME.
THAT'S A WRAP FOR OCTOBER. NOW THAT DADDY FOUND THE CAMERA, WE SHOULD BE POSTING MORE PICS FOR THE FAMILY.
CARLY HAS MET 2 NEW FRIENDS, DAPHNE AND SIERRA, AND WE GO PLAY WITH THEM EVERY DAY FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS WHILE MOM AND ANNA HAVE COFFEE AND CHIT CHAT. DAD IS STILL PLUGGING AWAY AT FINDING EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT. WE ARE STILL GOING TO CARIBOU, MAINE AND WE ARE STOKED!
CARLY TURNED 4 YEARS OLD ON THE 1ST OF NOVEMBER AND IS JUST AS ROTTEN SWEET AS EVER. YOU CAN'T HELP BUT LAUGH WITH HER. SHE IS QUITE THE COMEDIAN.
MOM HAS QUIT SMOKING CUZ SHE WAS RUNNING OUT OF BREATH JUST AFTER A WALK FROM ONE POINT TO ANOTHER. WE ARE KEEPING OUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR IT TO BE PERMANENT THIS TIME.
THAT'S A WRAP FOR OCTOBER. NOW THAT DADDY FOUND THE CAMERA, WE SHOULD BE POSTING MORE PICS FOR THE FAMILY.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Troop 256
These are all the girls in troop 256. Samantha is in the first row with the purple sweatshirt, and Katie was at home sick.
Pumkin Patch Trip
">" border="0" alt="" />The girls scouts had their first outing to the pumkin patch where they got to milk a fake cow, go on hayrides, see lot's of animals and of course got to pick out their very own pumkin for Halloween. This is my best friend Kris and her family Rick, Julia, and Pammie. This is the first time Rick had ever seen a real cow!
Friday, October 10, 2008
GIRL SCOUT TIME
THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR THAT SAMANTHA AND KATIE ARE INVOLVED IN GIRL SCOUTS. THEIR FIRST MEETING WAS GREAT. THEY MADE BROWNIES BLINDFOLDED, AND LEARNED THE GIRL SCOUT PLEDGE. THEY ALSO LEARNED A FUNNY SONG CALLED BAZOOKA ZOOKA BUBBLEGUM. I COULDN'T GET IT OUT OF MY HEAD FOR TWO DAYS.
THE SCOUTS (TROOP 256) ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE PUMKIN PATCH ON THE 18TH FOR HAYRIDES AND CLASSES ON MILKING COWS! THEN FOR THE 24TH THEY WILL BE HEADED TO DISNEY ON ICE. WHEN COOKIE TIME ROLLS AROUND WE EXPECT ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!!:) ENJOY THE PICS!
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