Tuesday Topics: Nine. Favorite Television Series

I've decided to link up with Jenn from Quirky Pickings for her Tuesday Topics. This week it's 9 of your favorite television series. I had to jump on this one since I am a tvaholic. Just ask Jason, it drives him nuts. I keep telling him that it's no different than his addiction to watching football, ESPN, Sports center and motocross. He doesn't agree.

In no particular order because I love them all. Some are no longer on, which makes me very sad.

1) Grey's Anatomy- This show is going on season 14. I know that seems a tad extreme but I still love it. If you remember the series ER. Well, that lasted 15 seasons. I'm still a fan and will always be

2)Friends- I love this show. If it on I will always stop to watch it. I never get sick of watching it over and over and over.

3)Sex and The City- I didn't watch this until it was over and bought the series on DVD. I watched is from beginning to end over and over, more times than I can count.

4)Friday Night Lights- LOVE

5) The Walking Dead- I am obsessed. It's more than just gore.

6)Pretty Little Liars- Yes it was at times ridiculous but it was fun and I enjoyed it.

7)One Tree Hill- It was on for 9 seasons and when I was done watching it on netflix I didn't want it to end. I loved it.

8)Hart of Dixie- Do you see a pattern. I love teenie bopper dramedies.

9)Roseanne- My all time favorite sitcom of ALL time!! I love it. I watch it in reruns every Saturday morning. A Roseanne Reboot is in the mix. It will be interesting to see what they do. I hope they don't ruin it.

I could keep going. It was hard to narrow it down to 9. I love senseless TV. Like I said, Jason gets so annoyed with me and everything that I watch. It's just fun.

Weekend Recap-September 25th, 2017

Every Friday night we watch Jason's son Camdin play football. It's bittersweet for Jason because it's Camdin's senior year and he only has a handful of games left. 
They played Brainerd and pulled off a 6-0 win. It was a nerve racking game but defense was on point. Not only was it homecoming but it was the first time Sauk Rapids won against Brainerd. 

The team singing their school song after the big win.

Saturday morning we headed up to Fargo. This is our 3rd or 4th time in Fargo this summer and when we always stay at the Element Hotel. We absolutely LOVE it there. I highly recommend this place. They are eco-conscious and every room is a suite.

Saturday Afternoon we hung out in the lobby and watched college football on the curve TV. Jason was in heaven. 

Then a little more football in the hot tub. 

We had an amazing dinner at Tru Blu. This is our second time eating here and once again it didn't disappoint. The last time we ordered pretty much every app on the menu, this time we had dinner. It was amazing. 

Jason's Step Dad Steve, Niece Kylee and his Mom Laura

The purpose of our trip was to celebrate Jason's Nephew's Birthday's. Dawson turned 4 and Wyatt turned 3. For some reason I didn't snap photos of the Birthday celebration. Strange for me, I know. 

After dinner Jason's Sister and Nephew Dawson stopped by to swim and visit. Dawson loves Cooper. 

We are lucky to find a hotel that allows us to bring our little backseat driver with us. 

Another great trip in the books. As much as I love all the traveling this summer, it will be nice to spend some weekends at home. Next weekend, DIY projects on the house. That should be interesting. Stay tuned....

What's Up Weekend? September 15th, 2017

I haven't linked up with Lindsay, Beth and Charlotte for a What's Up Weekend post in a long time. These posts are important to me because it helps me STOP for a minute and reflect on what makes me happy. Our summer has been fun and busy. The days, weeks and months are flying by. One week from fall and I welcome it with open arms. I love the cool air and the colors of the leaves changing. Today in Minnesota it is going to be 90. So it doesn't feel like fall is around the corner.

Here is a list the 10 things that made me happy this week.

1) Jake coming home everyday from school so excited to tell me all about his day.
2) Playing go fish with Jason and Jake after dinner.
3) New mascara.
4) Lecy from A Simple Grace shared a link about Jake Olson who is a blind USC Football snapper. As a Mom of a visually impaired child, this really touched me. Check it out here. 
5) This week flew by... That makes me happy.
6) Setting up Jake first play date for this weekend with his favorite new friend. He is so excited!!
7) I ordered some back splash samples. We are finally making steps to finish our kitchen. I swear the projects are never ending.
8) Finding a new short cut to Jake's daycare that cuts about 5 minutes from my drive time.
9) I'm an HR nerd and I just joined a local chapter. I attending my first meeting this week and I am excited for this networking opportunity.
10)Sunshine

What made you happy this week?

1st Day of 3rd Grade

Last week Jake started 3rd grade.  He's come home every day and told me how much he loves it at his new school. I can't even tell you how much that makes me happy and how much of a relief that is. I was so worried that it was going to be so hard for him to move to a school where he doesn't know anyone. To me, he seems happier than he has ever been. His new school just has a different vibe than his last school. Not that he didn't love his old school, I just feel this school is a much better fit for Jake and his needs. Here's to a happy and successful school year! STOP GROWING UP!!

His fake smile

His new classroom

Annual Eye Exam

Jake,

Since you were 5 months old you have had people messing with your eyes. Not only have you had to go under anesthesia every 3 months for your eye exams but you have endured all the eye drops that, despite what we say, do sting. We were so happy after 6+ years that your surgeon felt comfortable with the stability of your disease to move you to in office visits.
I will never forget the day that first eye doctor told me you were blind.  I was terrified of what your future would look like. I am beyond proud of you, buddy.
I am happy to report we have another year with a stable eye report. I pray for year after year of inactive FEVR. I love you!!

For more information of FEVR click here.

South Dakota Trip

It's been a busy summer for us. Most of our weekends have been filled with family visits. If we aren't traveling to North Dakota or South Dakota to visit Jason's family they are at our house. That is a big reason I haven't been as active on my blog this summer. 
This past weekend we traveled to South Dakota to celebrate Jason's Mom's birthday and Labor Day. Jason's sister and her kids were also there, so the weekend was filled with family, food, and lots of laughs. Of course if you know me you know that I always have my camera in hand to document every thing. 

Jake LOVES Jason's niece Kylie. Where ever she is he isn't far behind. Sometimes I have to remind him to give her her space. 

This weekend we discovered Jake's love for the sand box. It's not that he's never played in one but he's never shown a big interest in them until recently. He played in it for hours.  Jason was already googling how to build a sandbox as we drove home. :)

Sweet Dawson

 Jake and Wyatt playing. The reason Wyatt's always blurry is because he doesn't sit still long enough to get a good picture.

 Grandma and Kylie looking at Grandma's birthday gift from us. 

We took a field trip to The Children's Museum of South Dakota on Sunday. It was a beautiful day for it and only a 45 minute drive. 

The museum is set up in stations. This was the mechanic shop. They had pretend work orders the kids could follow. It was so cute to watch the kids fixing the cars.

Jake thought this station was so cool.

He's a big kid

I think out of every stations the restaurant was his favorite.  

What can I get for you, kind Sir?

Playing Grocery Store.

Water Station

Jason's sweet niece Sydney

 Sydney and Kylie. Beauties!

We heading back to town after a long day and had an early supper. Then the kids all got ice cream. 

Relaxing after a fun day!

We had such a great weekend. It is so important to me that Jake has a great childhood filled with fun, family and great memories. This weekend was definitely all of those things.