Yep...we didn't get to go anywhere today. The reason: we were drifted in! We tried going to church this morning, but each way we tried to go, the road was drifted shut. There was one spot that we thought we might be able to get through, but decided not to try since it was about -25 wind chill out. It would be really bad to be stuck in those temps. When we got back to the house, we thought the maintainer would be through at some point and we would be able to go to church in Williamsburg (it begins at 10:30 a.m.). Only, the maintainer never came through. We even watched a few "brave" people get stuck in the same spot we got caught in earlier in the week.
Today was also our bowling Sunday. We decided, with our teammates (who live in Newton - an hour drive away), that it was best not to go. I don't know if we'll make it up either. It was a big hassle the last time we missed a night.
So, what did we do with our time at home? We sat down and finally decided on baby names! Yes, I said names because we have to be prepared with both boy and girl names. Please, don't ask for the names because we want it to be a surprise. You will all find out soon enough!
We also finished unpacking the tractors! We have been working on this for over a week. It started with putting up shelves around the top of the room. We then put up the 1/16th scale tractors. Realizing we needed some lower shelves, we put up some more yesterday, and unpacked the 1/64th scale today. The tractors are officially unpacked, but not completely finished because they still need to be spaced. I think that Bob, Doug's dad, is going to bring some more of the tractors that are still in Indiana this coming weekend when they come for a visit. Then, we will be able to finish the display!
That wraps up our day...
...until next time!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Buckwheat!
Today, Buckwheat and I had another doctor's appointment. This was the start of our weekly appointments. Yes, it means we are getting very close to the arrival of Buckwheat! Can you believe it? Where has the 9 months gone? Things were great at the check-up. Buckwheat's heartbeat was around 140 beats/min. After hearing the heartbeat, Dr. Smollen asked if we were having a boy. I said that we didn't know, and then asked if that heart rate was a sign of boy. She said that boys tend to be lower, but she then assured me that she didn't know the sex either...it was just a guess. We go back next Friday!
36 weeks, 3 days
36 weeks, 3 days
In other news, the road-maintainer (that's what the locals call the graders) came by the house a little before noon on Thursday. We were able to go to work around 9:30 Thursday morning because the road north of us was cleared. I was also able to make it to church Thursday evening to teach my religious education class. It did snow some while driving there, but it was a light dusting when all was said and done. We are to be getting more snow Saturday with the wind picking up again. Then, on Sunday, we are to drop below zero once again! And, finally, to start next week...more snow!
Have a great weekend...
...until next time!
Oh, and by the way...Missy: I did not forget that you "tagged" me...I'm still thinking of something to write about!
Have a great weekend...
...until next time!
Oh, and by the way...Missy: I did not forget that you "tagged" me...I'm still thinking of something to write about!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Just a Little Snow...
...or is this a blizzard?
In case you haven't heard, Iowa got hit with some more snow overnight and this morning. The weather personality predicted anywhere from 6 to 12+ inches for our area! We (Doug and I) just thought they were bluffing...but we were wrong.
As we headed out this morning for work, the driveway and road were drifting. We made it about a half mile before we got stuck! The drift was at least a foot, if not two feet, deep...and we weren't going anywhere! Doug tried digging, but the wind was blowing so much that no progress could be made. Doug's boss and a few co-workers tried to come help us, but they got caught in a drift in the process...they were able to get themselves out very quickly. Luckily, for us, a road-grader happened to be coming up the road. He was making a path for a tow truck that was stuck (or something like that...didn't really catch the whole story). Any who...long story, short...he was able to pull us out, and he finished plowing the road to our house. We decided it best for us to then stay home for the rest of the day! Here are a few pictures from the event.
The first few pictures are a little hard to make out...I was taking them from inside the truck and/or out the window.
The front wheel of the truck.
When we drove into the drift, snow came up and
over the truck; covering the cab and hood.
The snow is actually up to the bottom of the doors!
This was before Doug shoveled any snow away from the truck.
We could hardly get the doors opened.
Another shot out of the front window...that's our
neighbor's (to the east) house. Craig was at work
with the truck, so they couldn't help us either.
Doug walked out into the field some to get a better view!
Yep! That's me sitting in the truck...letting Doug do all the work!
Doug, waiting for the road-grader to back up to pull us out.
In case you haven't heard, Iowa got hit with some more snow overnight and this morning. The weather personality predicted anywhere from 6 to 12+ inches for our area! We (Doug and I) just thought they were bluffing...but we were wrong.
As we headed out this morning for work, the driveway and road were drifting. We made it about a half mile before we got stuck! The drift was at least a foot, if not two feet, deep...and we weren't going anywhere! Doug tried digging, but the wind was blowing so much that no progress could be made. Doug's boss and a few co-workers tried to come help us, but they got caught in a drift in the process...they were able to get themselves out very quickly. Luckily, for us, a road-grader happened to be coming up the road. He was making a path for a tow truck that was stuck (or something like that...didn't really catch the whole story). Any who...long story, short...he was able to pull us out, and he finished plowing the road to our house. We decided it best for us to then stay home for the rest of the day! Here are a few pictures from the event.
The first few pictures are a little hard to make out...I was taking them from inside the truck and/or out the window.
The front wheel of the truck.
When we drove into the drift, snow came up and
over the truck; covering the cab and hood.
The snow is actually up to the bottom of the doors!
This was before Doug shoveled any snow away from the truck.
We could hardly get the doors opened.
Another shot out of the front window...that's our
neighbor's (to the east) house. Craig was at work
with the truck, so they couldn't help us either.
Doug walked out into the field some to get a better view!
Yep! That's me sitting in the truck...letting Doug do all the work!
Doug, waiting for the road-grader to back up to pull us out.
In other news for the day...our Lamaze class has been canceled for tonight...we weren't planning on going anyway. Also, today is Ash Wednesday - the beginning of Lent - and we aren't going to be able to make it to church for Mass...our road is already drifted shut again!
Until next time...
Until next time...
Monday, February 4, 2008
Super Bowl
Just a little humor for your day!
Congrats to the New York Giants...2008 Super Bowl Champs!
Congrats to the New York Giants...2008 Super Bowl Champs!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
A Sunny Saturday
Alright, first off...I'm sorry for not posting anything since Wednesday...not too much exciting going on around here.
Doug made it home from St. Louis about 8 p.m. Friday night. He had been there since Monday evening for meetings with work. He had a great trip, and enjoyed seeing some "co-workers" from other plants that he hasn't seen for a while. Doug also spent an extra day to enjoy a toy show that was at the same hotel he had been staying in all week! It was worth it because he found some great deals (he is good at sniffin' them out!).
The toy Doug picked up in St. Louis
An Oliver 880 ~ "Mist" Green
My newest tractor!
The Oliver 77 Orchard
We also spent some time at Baby Depot getting some "finishing touches" for Buckwheat's room. We then finished up at the grocery store...woo-hoo!
All in all, it was a wonderful day to be out because it was soooo beautiful here today! I bet we were in the upper 30's, if not at 40 degrees! Needless to say, it caused a lot of snow to melt; therefore, our yard is becoming a mud hole again...but what's new there!
Until next time...
Doug made it home from St. Louis about 8 p.m. Friday night. He had been there since Monday evening for meetings with work. He had a great trip, and enjoyed seeing some "co-workers" from other plants that he hasn't seen for a while. Doug also spent an extra day to enjoy a toy show that was at the same hotel he had been staying in all week! It was worth it because he found some great deals (he is good at sniffin' them out!).
The toy Doug picked up in St. Louis
An Oliver 880 ~ "Mist" Green
This morning we woke up and headed to Des Moines for another toy show. This one was at the Living History Farms. It was a pretty cool place, and a decent size show. We again found another great deal! An Oliver Orchard tractor that I have been wanting for a while.
My newest tractor!
The Oliver 77 Orchard
We also spent some time at Baby Depot getting some "finishing touches" for Buckwheat's room. We then finished up at the grocery store...woo-hoo!
The musical mobile we picked up for Buckwheat's room!
All in all, it was a wonderful day to be out because it was soooo beautiful here today! I bet we were in the upper 30's, if not at 40 degrees! Needless to say, it caused a lot of snow to melt; therefore, our yard is becoming a mud hole again...but what's new there!
Until next time...
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