PROJECT 365 - hillary family 2009: January

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Day 31 - Saturday, January 31, 2009

Day 31 - Saturday, January 31, 2009 -

Today was a lay around the house in pajamas day.

Jordyn made pancakes for dinner.

Liam papercrafted with me and made this Super Bowl pennant.

And Owen got up after I had put him down to bed to explain to me that when the clock hands are like "this", it's not their bed time yet.

Day 30 - Friday, January 30, 2009

Day 30 - Friday, January 30, 2009 -
Tonight I went to Amy's to celebrate her birthday. It turned into a sleepover since Joel was working the night shift, Kevin was out of town for the weekend, and I had taken the kids to my sister's for the night. Several ScRap SiStaZ were there, Tina (our SiStaZ founder), Karen, Kim, Kendrea, Patty, & Mindy. It was an awesome night of idea sharing, looking at people's scrap books, and wishing Amy a very happy birthday (white elephant gifts, and all!) It's been a long time since I've stayed up until 4:30 am, before, that's for sure!

Day 29 - Thursday, January 29, 2009

Day 29 - Thursday, January 29, 2009 -
A few years ago, the girls from high school and I reconnected. It has been so much fun getting together with this group every couple of weeks. Tonight we went to the Union in Clarkston (which is becoming a regular, central location for us) to celebrate Heidi's birthday. Erika joined us for the first time since giving birth to her little butterball Tye back in August. He is a doll and she is a wonderful mom. Another night full of chatting, laughing, and wine consumption. Good times.

Day 28 - Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Day 28 - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 -
This has got to be a record snowfall for us this winter. We keep getting more and more and more snow. Owen suited up and went outside to make snow angels. This is some DEEP snow.

Day 27 - Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Day 27 - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 -

For the last several years, I have participated in a theater group. We get season tickets to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit and we pick a different restaurant for dinner before each show. Tonight the show was "A Chorus Line" (ONE! Singular Sensation) and we went to eat at Vicente's (Cuban food). Here we are enjoying our Mojitos.

Scott, Sammy, Pat, Cindy, Nancy's Sub, Margaret, Geno, and Me.

Monday, January 26, 2009

Day 26 - Monday, January 26, 2009

Day 26 - Monday, January 26, 2009 -

Liam hard at work at everyday math. Need I say more?

Day 25 - Sunday, January 25, 2009

Day 25 - Sunday, January 25, 2009 -
The winter birds FINALLY found the bird seed that's been waiting for them to discover all winter. There were tons of birds and I loved it! And there was a bit of a kawinky dink with my Chinese cookie fortune!

Day 24 - Saturday, January 24, 2009

Day 24 - Saturday, January 24, 2009 -

Jordyn, Kayla, & I met the Gablers at Waterford Mott High School to watch Hannah compete with the Oxford JV Competitive Cheer Team in the Second Annual All County Championship. Although we were there for FIVE HOURS on a cramped wooden bleacher seat with no back support, it was SO much fun. The last time I've been to a cheer competition, I was IN the cheer competition! Watching Bring it On doesn't count. Can't wait to attend the 3rd Annual event next year!!

Day 23 - Friday, January 23, 2009

Day 23 - Friday, January 23, 2009 -
Owen & Kealey at preschool. It was pajama day. Owen was not happy with Nee Nee trying to take his picture. Crab. But still oh so cute.

Day 22 - Thursday, January 22, 2009

Day 22 - Thursday, January 22, 2009 -
Self portrait of me driving to work southbound on I-75 at 70 mph. Probably should have had both hands on the wheel, but at least I had ended my conference call by this point. That is Kevin's football team's sticker on the dashboard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)...the boys either got it out of a machine at BW3's or as part of some Sports Illustrated junk mail. And Kevin let them stick it on the dash....it's a lease, after all.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Day 21 - Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Day 21 - Wednesday, January 21, 2009 -
Less than a week of being laid off, and Kev already had two face-to-face interviews...both of which were today. In between those interviews he picked me up from work and took me to lunch, just like old times.

Day 20 - Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Day 20 - Tuesday, January 20, 2009 -

Inauguration Day could not get here soon enough for me. I've been waiting for this since 2000, when Bush was first elected. And today's inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America is historical. Obviously, every presidential inauguration is historical, but today marks the first day that a person of color has occupied that office. I hesitate to say he is the first African-American president, although that's what the media has said (over and over). I agree with Jordyn, he's our first BIRACIAL president. Regardless of his skin color, I am thrilled with the hopefulness he has inspired in the American community and the respect he has already started to win in the global community. I was at work during the inauguration, but watched the events on the internet. Thanks CNN. GOBAMA!

Day 19 - Monday, January 19, 2009

Day 19 - Monday, January 19, 2009 -
MLK Day, which means I had a holiday from work. Liam went to play at Mitchell's and Jordyn went to "hang out" at Taylor's. So, Kev, Owen and I went to Victoria's for lunch. Not Kev's favorite spot, but I was craving their yummy Maurice salad and I'm all about supporting local Oxford businesses so that more establishments stay open instead of shut down. When I got there, however, they had a special on the menu...steak and wild mushroom crepes with a cabernet demi glaze. It was divine!

Monday, January 19, 2009

Day 18 - Sunday, January 18, 2009

Day 18 - Sunday, January 18, 2009 -

Today was the annual post-Christmas Christmas celebration with the Jankowski side of Kevin's family (his mom's relatives). For the past few years we have held it at the American Legion's Boat and Canoe club in Grand Rapids as we did today. With a family this large, it's just easier to do it at a bigger venue than someone's home. Here is a picture of just the kids....add to that another 19 adults and things can get pretty crowded! (one of these days we'll be able to get a picture of all the kids where they all look at the camera at the same time!!)

Day 17 - Saturday, January 17, 2009

Day 17 - Saturday, January 17, 2009 -
Tonight we went to dinner with Pat & Maria at Vitale's in Grand Rapids. Spitini is my favorite item on the menu and Kev loves their pizza. Then we went bowling. A fun night with family, who also happen to be good friends.

Day 16 - Friday, January 16, 2009

Day 16 - Friday, January 16, 2009 -

Once a month I go to Stamp Camp at my friend Stacey's house who is a Stampin' Up demonstrator. Tonight we made 3 cards & a box, and we shared stories and laughs...which is the the best part of all.

Day 15 - Thursday, January 15, 2009

Day 15 - Thursday, January 15, 2009 -
Everybody loves breakfast for dinner once in a while. Yum!!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Day 14 - Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Day 14 - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 -

Today we learned that Kevin had been layed off from BearingPoint. Given the state of the economy, layoffs are more and more common and today it hit the Hillary house. As a coping mechanism, we abandoned our diets and made cookies. And we drank a lot of wine, too!