tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post1422771843996547373..comments2023-11-03T03:48:05.784-05:00Comments on My Life Interrupted: Decking the halls & spreading the chaosLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04441204804740501624noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-5308175160161098072011-07-05T04:14:36.431-05:002011-07-05T04:14:36.431-05:00Thanks for sharing...
Merbau DeckingThanks for sharing...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.merbaudeckingtimber.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Merbau Decking</a>devahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873931991191385674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-4884052515621219872010-12-19T22:20:52.137-06:002010-12-19T22:20:52.137-06:00Merry Christmas little man. And to all a good nigh...Merry Christmas little man. And to all a good night::).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-78249139769259987002010-12-19T12:44:08.975-06:002010-12-19T12:44:08.975-06:00the pictures are great. Ones to cherish for many y...the pictures are great. Ones to cherish for many years. Lots of smiles here. *s*Garnetrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911448607956799034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-40006199001531308812010-12-18T07:52:10.822-06:002010-12-18T07:52:10.822-06:00Love the photos, love the singing, love the way th...Love the photos, love the singing, love the way this makes me smile warmly!Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-34277389475757546402010-12-18T05:14:51.226-06:002010-12-18T05:14:51.226-06:00Oh Lori, who couldn't smile all the way throug...Oh Lori, who couldn't smile all the way throughout this wonderful post? What utter darlings, and that video just melts the heart! I'm sending warm positive vibes your way, hoping your husband's health improves, and that love and warmth surrounds your heart always. You are such a special lady, my dear friend. (x)Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-4059642392156047102010-12-17T20:03:54.708-06:002010-12-17T20:03:54.708-06:00you are the real deal Lori.
I am blessed every ti...you are the real deal Lori.<br /><br />I am blessed every time I read your heart.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-50036594729041961832010-12-17T16:36:43.067-06:002010-12-17T16:36:43.067-06:00All that great singing a a blown kiss at the end! ...All that great singing a a blown kiss at the end! How sweet is your little guy. This video made me smile and I'll be smiling all day long and humming his two glorious songs too.<br /><br />Yep, despite all the chaos, life is good Lori. YOu are blesses.<br /><br />Merry Christmas one and all. xo jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-23972293669761199012010-12-17T07:03:34.402-06:002010-12-17T07:03:34.402-06:00Of course there is crying and arguing and competit...Of course there is crying and arguing and competition with children in the house. Like you make clear in your post, there are fun times and loving times and there are noisy times too.<br />The fact that you appreciate having you all together and that you are going through tough times seems to be pulling you all together even closer.<br />I grew up in southern California and lived in other states after I had kids but always ended back in CA. When hubby and I left CA and moved to Nebraska people thought we had lost our minds. But just the opposite, we are living around a slower pace and caring people and no traffic and pushing. It is so cold but we have learned to bundle up in three layers. I remember what it is like with little ones going in and out and changing clothes each time. They are a lot of work. But oh my, so worth it. You have a good attitude and maybe some people will get the kind of Christmas spirit you share in you blog just by reading your post.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-89648770789270493552010-12-16T23:03:20.068-06:002010-12-16T23:03:20.068-06:00Oh, those three minxes are so full of mischief as ...Oh, those three minxes are so full of mischief as they should be - and also joy and wonder. Who can help but be touched by their laughter?!<br /><br />Wonderful pictures and video! Just precious... I'm loving the dog too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-35777825097491760902010-12-16T15:03:08.963-06:002010-12-16T15:03:08.963-06:00You appear to always be in the moment for the good...You appear to always be in the moment for the good stuff, which is a great attitude. Fun post, what with the glimpses "behind the curtain". And, as for the angels who are helping? They're always around, just waiting to do what they do. Count on it.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-8035157611919041482010-12-16T14:22:35.743-06:002010-12-16T14:22:35.743-06:00Wonderful pictures!! I hope everyone is staying wa...Wonderful pictures!! I hope everyone is staying warm!!Together We Savehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294423259234525733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-61712568969958877902010-12-16T14:20:51.355-06:002010-12-16T14:20:51.355-06:00Lori, I enjoyed this post so much. It reminded me ...Lori, I enjoyed this post so much. It reminded me a little of a post that a friend of mine wrote three years ago, about trying to use her new camera to get a picture of her three high-energy daughters to put on the family Christmas card. If you'd like a chuckle, here's the link to that post: http://chasedbychildren.typepad.com/chased_by_children/2007/11/christmas-card-.htmlLinda at To Behold The Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419060763634934217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-84437622355647233622010-12-16T10:27:05.203-06:002010-12-16T10:27:05.203-06:00I think the "unchristmas like" moments a...I think the "unchristmas like" moments are the best. I'm sure they try your nerves alot but when you post it's just amazing how I can feel the love in every word. It makes me wish I lived close so I could visit you all. I can't believe how fast they are all growing. Christmas is not Christmas without children,the best Christmas in the world is to see it through a childs eye's. Wishing you the best of everything this holiday season and always.My Aimless Infatuationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247232637557244904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-25137465835135088702010-12-16T10:18:18.737-06:002010-12-16T10:18:18.737-06:00Whenever I grumble about the snow and cold weather...Whenever I grumble about the snow and cold weather where I live in Utah, I often think, "Well it could be worse, I could live in Minnesota!" HaHa I guess we do what we have to do to live near our families. I grew up in California and would much rather be there right now! Anyway, your photos show you have a beautiful family who love to be together and have fun together and that's what it's all about. Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope you'll come again. I'm now 'following' you and I'll be back to visit soon!What Karen Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794694138108500767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-66162710562946917102010-12-16T09:14:13.077-06:002010-12-16T09:14:13.077-06:00Little Lady would have loved seeing the butterflie...Little Lady would have loved seeing the butterflies. They were everywhere! You could stand real still and they would land on you:)I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-43343455844746927502010-12-16T08:36:39.578-06:002010-12-16T08:36:39.578-06:00Oh Lori you are the bravest and most loving woman ...Oh Lori you are the bravest and most loving woman I think I know! I don't know what's going on with you but...through it all you are making a wonderful holiday to remember for these beautiful children. Oh My God I forgot you lived in Minnesota!! Whew! You got hit hard with snow my dear! I was just saying to someone at the grocery store the other day..."where is the snow that Maine usually gets...and poor Minnesota!". I watched the video at the end and he is adorable! BUT!...I feel that massive energy and my lord that has to be hard some days....three of them! I don't know how you do it but God Bless you for doing it...with your husband sick too? Whoa! Years ago...I was going through a divorce and I had a 4 and a 6 year old. I was broke. My daughter's brownie leader and the school counselor got together and put my name in for a Christmas basket. A wonderful old gentleman came to my door with a big box of food and gifts for my kids!! I cried and cried and hugged him...until he finally said "Mam....could I please put this box down?" I'll never forget that and it was hard to except the help at the time. People are wonderful when you are in need...that's when you really see who they are. Love and kisses to you and the little's and the rest of your family Lori...Merry Christmas. It'll be what you make it to be....just wonderful!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324773183766269250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-68717611720080160012010-12-16T08:07:14.353-06:002010-12-16T08:07:14.353-06:00The happiness in your home far outweighs anything ...The happiness in your home far outweighs anything you might be lacking in material things this Christmas Lori. I hope your hubby is doing better...will he have the surgery? I loved the video too...I have a lot of chaos over here as well...my grands are only here 3 days/week, but then I'm a lot older than you! LOL :) :) But an hour after they go home I want them back! As we were experiencing winter here in NE Ohio the past week I told my hubby I would NEVER live in Minnesota! His ancestors settled in north eastern North Dakota and thankfully his mom moved to OH when she married...I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and I can't wait to hear more of your stories and see your pictures. xoxoxoxoJacquelyn Stagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051731884653793193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-26795979497247736042010-12-16T05:43:16.383-06:002010-12-16T05:43:16.383-06:00Wonderful video!! So adorable!! And so much pers...Wonderful video!! So adorable!! And so much personality!! Sweet!<br />Sadly, our little's have all grown up! So the house is quiet this time of year as any other time. We will meet up with them on Christmas eve and share some eggnog and sing some carols. That is about a noisy as it gets nowadays! Ha!<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-74690912272470379412010-12-16T04:20:45.673-06:002010-12-16T04:20:45.673-06:00Oops, sorry...
Meant to add that Christmas is ext...Oops, sorry...<br /><br />Meant to add that Christmas is extra magical when seen through the eyes of children. I love that you have the Little's and that they bring such joy. :)Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-33639744767447273762010-12-16T04:19:38.104-06:002010-12-16T04:19:38.104-06:00Oh, he is adorable! :)Oh, he is adorable! :)Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-82944105566135669832010-12-15T20:29:19.735-06:002010-12-15T20:29:19.735-06:00looks like a whole lot of perfectly chaotic love t...looks like a whole lot of perfectly chaotic love to me Lori...so much energy and joy...how can they possibly contain themselves and sit still...these babies are full of life and it just has to be expressed...and that is a blessing (even if it gets messy and noisy and overwhelming sometimes)...how fortunate your littles are to have you to love them and one another to love too!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-80151981026002461952010-12-15T17:05:15.874-06:002010-12-15T17:05:15.874-06:00I think I heard that chaos all the way down here.
...I think I heard that chaos all the way down here.<br />I remember this part as well Lori...my girls used to stress me out iwht the decorating part. I would lose my temper and not have fun. I wish now that I had taken some deep breaths and let it be what it would be. Those days flew by....you are a smart woman. Those kids are having a blast (even with the tears)<br />That Riley is wondering what the heck he did to deserve this. :) LOL!!!Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-22100695861264350762010-12-15T09:55:46.808-06:002010-12-15T09:55:46.808-06:00It's too cold to play outside if you're si...It's too cold to play outside if you're sick (<i>which both kids are</i>) here, so we've been struggling with cabin fever as well. Save for a brief foray to the grocery store on Saturday, it's been over a week since my son left the house. I hope they feel better (<i>and it gets a little warmer</i>) soon so we can enjoy the snow a little.<br /><br />And, I hope you all enjoy your weather (<i>and that your Metrodome gets fixed soon</i>).SciFi Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479890087443823197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-35828266641594082622010-12-15T09:40:28.229-06:002010-12-15T09:40:28.229-06:00My husband's Swedish ancestors settled in Minn...My husband's Swedish ancestors settled in Minnesota as well before heading on west to Idaho. Perhaps Minnesota reminded them of their home country?<br />Being cooped up with young children at any time of year is trying (I remember now, but mostly I try to forget those days), and their excitement in December makes it doubly so... but also doubly fun. They exhibit pure joy in those simple things like decorating Christmas cookies (they have no idea how much work it is to clean up) and driving to see Christmas lights is so new and exciting. There is huge blessing in their love of such inexpensive treats in a year like this one, when funds are limited. <br />Your little man has such a shining personality and a great singing voice! Thank you for sharing him with us. <br />May your home be filled with love and the peace that passes understanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235715250548029188.post-56925929619076178522010-12-15T09:16:58.115-06:002010-12-15T09:16:58.115-06:00I have been thinking about you as I've watched...I have been thinking about you as I've watched The Weather Channel. Brrr - makes me cold just thinking about it!I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.com