Snow Bunny

On Sunday temperatures soared into the 20s so we took the opportunity to try out Evy's new sled! We spent more time getting her layers on than we did outside but it was a fun adventure for everyone. At first Evy was crying because she could hardly walk in her pants and snow boots but she quickly got the hang of it. In warmer months Evy loves to be outside so I think she was happy to see outside for the first time in a few months. I bet our friends in CA, FL, and LA are so jealous of this post!!!

Child Labor

Evy loves to clean! She will take paper towels, towels, washclothes, toilet paper and a variety of other materials and "clean" the floor. She also likes to get the broom out and sweep. This weekend she pulled out one of her wipes and started cleaning the cabinets. She certainly does not get this affinity for cleaning from me. But I say "You Go Girl!"

Orange Bowl in Review

What a great game! Actually I hardly enjoyed it because I was so nervous the entire time! Some things that struck me:

1. Jimmy Johnson mentioned that Hayden Fry was "his coach" and that Johnson lived in Iowa for a couple of years. This made me curious. Wikipedia enlightened me...Fry was an assitant coach when Johnson was in college and Johnson coached at Iowa State in 1968-1969. Is everyone in college football tied to Hayden Fry?

2. We have two new players on our team--Terry Stross and Marvin McNight. Seriously? Do the commentators not go over the starting players names??

3. I think Stanzi was high on life when he was interviewed post game. "USA is the best. Love it or leave it. USA #1!" What???

4. The Hawkeyes play with class. As other BCS teams act like thugs, are arrogant and showboat the Hawkeyes just play the game. They are even courteous enough to help the other team up after a Clayborn smack down. This (the class, not the smack down) makes me truly proud to be a Hawkeye.

5. R-E-S-P-E-C-T...will we finally get some? Pre-season rankings will tell.

Now, what do we do until college football starts again in the fall? It's going to be a long cold winter.

Little Bunny Foo Foo?

We've been watching a lot of college football lately. I couldn't help but notice during last night's game that TCU's hand symbol looks a lot more like "Little Bunny Foo Foo" than anything remotely intimidating.

I've Got Spirit...

Today is "show your spirit day" at daycare. They have to be p.c. and call it that since not everyone in town is a Hawkeye fan. Hard to believe, I know. Some poor kid will be dropped off in Cyclone colors.

At my office it's Black and Gold day. This is the one time the University isn't p.c. Also hard to believe, I know.

Go Hawks! We were at the 2003 Orange Bowl when the Hawks got crushed. Hoping for a much better outcome this year.

Make sure to show your (Hawkeye) spirit today!

Cruise Advice

Scott and I were throwing around going on a cruise. Apparently you can get great deals on them now. I don't know when, I don't know where, I don't know anything...but I'm dreaming. I have never been on a cruise. What cruise company is the best? Is there one to avoid? We would want to go somewhere warm, probably The Bahamas. And would probably not take Evy, so we don't need anything that is kid friendly. In fact, if we're leaving our kid at home we would prefer a cruise that caters to adults. Any advice on the topic?

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a great start to 2010. We spent 3 fabulous, no obligation days at home which was a welcome change from our crazy schedule. I'm not a big resolution person but this year I want to make it a goal to slow down and enjoy life. Like a lot of people we live in fast-forward and that makes everything feel like another task that needs to be checked off the to-do list. So, in 2010 I will 1) Not work (at my paying job) more than 45 hours per week, 2) Not overbook our weekends, 3) Not sweat the small stuff (this will be challenging for me)! I hope 2010 brings you whatever you desire!