Random News

Still working on a few short stories/memories. Nothing that is ready enough to be posted but I just remembered that I haven't actually posted anything else for quite some time. There is more to our lives than than the colourful painting of the past. Here are a few of the current happenings.

I beat Brian in Fantasy Hockey last week - Mr. Hockey blog himself. I thought this deserved top billing as a news item. I was a little unsure about the merits of a head to head scoring system but seeing myself credited with a 7-3 win, during a week when the only team worse than mine was Brian's, is a pretty good feeling. If misery loves company how much more does ineptitude?

The fellowship of the 8th has increased its number once again. At this rate of growth only a few more years until we receive official government recognition. Start buying stock in chicken wing restaurants.

We're planning a weekend getaway in February - Our good friends the Martens have invited us to join them at the family cottage during the February long weekend (Family Day/Presidents Day). Should be fun.

We will officially be members of Hillsdale Baptist in a few weeks - Pending approval from the board and members of course. Although we didn't come to Regina with the intention of being involved there at all we have been feeling led more and more to submit to them formally.

For the board game enthusiasts we got the chance to play a new Days of Wonder game called Shadows over Camelot. Excellent for groups larger than 4. Also Saboteur is a very fun and quick card game that we've stumbled upon.

A heartbreaker

I just have to post this story, because it totally makes me laugh every time I think about it!
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A funny story for you...Lehman & Jillaine were at Rick & Paula's yesterday doing something…a secret from me! (*it was a picture frame Christmas present) When they came home, they said they had so much fun and were quite excited. Jillaine said that they had tomato soup for lunch but that it got burnt. Lehman pipes up, “Yeah, and I ate just enough to be polite.” I laughed because he hates tomato soup at the best of times. Last night at Bible study I thanked them for having the kids over and relayed that they had a good time. Paula says, “ So you still love me for feeding your kids burnt soup.” I laughed and said it happens to everyone. She said she had asked Jillaine has your mother ever fed you burnt food. Jillaine says "Yep we burnt mushroom soup once and since it was 3 cans she made us eat it." So Paula said "well this is 3 cans so I guess we’ll eat it!" Lehman pipes up, “Oh it’s fine, burnt soup is one of my favourites!” Anyhow they ate and at the end of the meal Lehman says, “Could I have a drink please?” She said would you like water or ice tea? He says I ‘ll have water please. She said would you like ice tea? , remembering the pop incident with Rick at Tim Horton’s in her head a few weeks ago, and he says “Oh, yes please!” Rick & Paula thought it was hilarious.

Dad talked to Lehman this morning before going to work about him having good manners and he said, “Well what else could I say without breaking her heart?”