Didn't make it....

Well, I started strong - blogging everyday at the beginning of the year, but like most new years resolutions I faded into the third month.  Once I missed one day,  then another, it snowballed into nearly three weeks straight.  I am mostly to blame, however, a small portion of the blame can be placed on the fact that our main computer went down with a virus and had to be taken in twice before it was cleaned and working properly.  Another small portion of the blame can go on Sharon, as she is taking more time on the computer than usual working on plans for her class reunion.  Another small portion of the blame can go on Nick, as he listens to music on line and chats with his multitude of friends.  Another small portion of the blame can go on the volcano in Iceland...I'm not sure why, but it seems like the thing to do these days.  Another small portion of the blame can go on the economy...again I'm not sure why, I'm just a lemming following the crowd.  I guess in reviewing all of this there are so many small things to blame that I guess I am not at fault at all.   Whew!  Now that I've settled that, I think I'll go watch Bolt.

blog name

I enjoyed a nice family day today.  Sharon's side of the family came over and we feasted, went for a walk to the river, played Whoonu, watched some basketball and also watched one of my favorite movies, Bolt.

While watching the movie, just after the part where the cats tease Bolt, Melanie (Alex's girlfriend) figured out that part of the movie is where I got my blog name from.  I laughed.  Of course I laughed at several parts of the movie....yes, even after multiple viewings I still laugh.

Fun TV themes

Remember these?

Dairy Queen

I'm hungry for a Dairy Queen....are you?

Recalcitrant

I'm feeling recalcitrant today......beware

Be afraid, be very afraid

I'm afraid of what is REALLY going to happen when they pass the "health bill".  If that is all it really was I probably wouldn't mind....it is all the "extra" stuff they tack on that I'm afraid of.  The little perks that are tagged along that will really cost everyone of us.

Also, quit trying to put a bandaide on the bleeding....start looking for what is CAUSING the bleeding.   

Little Falls Boys Basketball Section Champs

Unbelieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeevable!!

Congrats Little Falls Flyers Boys Basketball Team!!!

Going to state with a 52-49 OT win over Apollo.

Unbelievable - couldn't imagine this final after trailing 17-11 at HALFTIME....that is right, only 11 points in the first half.  17% shooting.  Horrible in nearly every facet of the game - except defense.  That kept them in the game. I think the missed 8 or 9 free thows, only making 2 or 3 (I don't have the official stats). 

Then....they started pecking away.   They got their first lead with about a minute left in the game and almost won in in regulation, but the shot at the buzzer just rimmed out.  In overtime they were down by 4 with little time left, then incredibly tied it up with 13 seconds left in the game....but that gave Apollo the ball for the last shot.  Unbelieeeeeeeeeeeeeeably, the Apollo guard FELL DOWN on the inbound pass and turned the ball over (traveling).  That gave Little Falls the ball, they ran the clock down to 8 seconds before breaking to the basket....5......4......3......2......kicked the ball back to the top of the three point circle....1.....ball away......IN FOR A THREE!!!!!!!!

LITTLE FALLS WINS!!!!!

Unbelievable.

Lilly of the Valley

Lilly of the Valley are my favorite flowers.  When I see them I know it is finally spring!  The temps have finally hit 60, but I know it is only the middle of March, this won't last, but I'll enjoy it while it is here!

25th Anniversary

Sharon and I drove up to Brainerd to dine at El Tequilla for our anniversary supper.  We had never been to this Mexican restaurant before, but had heard from several people that it was very good.  We both agreed, it was VERY GOOD!

I had the Spicy Steak Burrito - it was HUGE and SPICY!  I could only eat half of it (I'll eat the other half for lunch tomorrow).  Sharon had some chicken enchiladas that she was very pleased with.  The food was plentiful and the service was excellent.  We'll go there again......and again.......and again.

The next phase of our anniversary celebration.......we stopped at Mills Fleet Farm to buy Easter candy for the kids.  How romantic.

To cap off our exciting evening, as we pulled back into Little Falls, we stopped at Dairy Queen.  Do we know how to have a night out on the town or what!!

In all seriousness, our marriage of 25 years (so far) has had it's share of ups and down, good times and bad times, but through it all our LOVE has held us together.  I'm very happy and thankful.  The work, on both our parts, has been worth it.

Sharon, I love you and I'd do it all over again!!