Well, here it is...the bruise from the shotgun! Pretty...
And the shotgun shells. BIG!
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Monday, January 12, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Shotguns, Silverware and Sitting Around...
We just spent a great long weekend in Iowa. We left at noon on Thursday and stopped in Ames to see Ryan's sister, Stephanie, her husband, Jared, and our niece, Brenna. Stephanie made a delicious roast for dinner, we got to see their new house and spend some time watching Brenna and all her new tricks!
Brenna is walking all over, doing many signs in sign language and had funs showing us all the things in her room.
Ba - by!
Steph and Jared opening their birthday present from us.
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The rest of the weekend was spent at Ryan's parents' in Burlington. We relaxed, had a big breakfast, Ryan and his dad replaced the front brake pads on Ryan's car, went to the mall, napped, read, ate out, and just spent time sitting around talking. Ryan's mom collects lots of great dishes, candlesticks, and much more. We went through all her cupboards and picked some stuff that we wanted. It was like Christmas - we came home with silverware for 12, a crystal candy dish, serving trays, a dome for our cake plate, candlesticks, covered serving bowls and more!
I even helped Ryan's mom start a blog - you can see it here: http://www.svbohlen.blogspot.com/.
Today we went to church and then headed out to Ryan's grandma's farm. She cooked a great lunch of meatloaf, potatoes, green beans, jello and apple pie. She even made me a special gluten-free apple treat! After lunch we went outside to shoot guns! I've shot a .22 rifle and a 9mm handgun at the farm before but today we broke out the shotguns! I started off on the 410 shotgun and then moved up the the 12gg. I think Ryan and his dad were a bit surprised that I wanted to try it. After we finished my arm was sore but it was really fun! I'm developing a nice bruise as evidence of my adventure.
Our great new silverware...
Replacing brake pads
Shotguns at the farm
Armed and dangerous! :) 
Dana, Grandma B, Ryan 
Thanks for a great weekend, Steve and Val!
Brenna is walking all over, doing many signs in sign language and had funs showing us all the things in her room.
Ba - by!
Steph and Jared opening their birthday present from us.
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The rest of the weekend was spent at Ryan's parents' in Burlington. We relaxed, had a big breakfast, Ryan and his dad replaced the front brake pads on Ryan's car, went to the mall, napped, read, ate out, and just spent time sitting around talking. Ryan's mom collects lots of great dishes, candlesticks, and much more. We went through all her cupboards and picked some stuff that we wanted. It was like Christmas - we came home with silverware for 12, a crystal candy dish, serving trays, a dome for our cake plate, candlesticks, covered serving bowls and more!
I even helped Ryan's mom start a blog - you can see it here: http://www.svbohlen.blogspot.com/.
Today we went to church and then headed out to Ryan's grandma's farm. She cooked a great lunch of meatloaf, potatoes, green beans, jello and apple pie. She even made me a special gluten-free apple treat! After lunch we went outside to shoot guns! I've shot a .22 rifle and a 9mm handgun at the farm before but today we broke out the shotguns! I started off on the 410 shotgun and then moved up the the 12gg. I think Ryan and his dad were a bit surprised that I wanted to try it. After we finished my arm was sore but it was really fun! I'm developing a nice bruise as evidence of my adventure.
Our great new silverware...
Replacing brake pads
Shotguns at the farm
Ready...aim...FIRE!
Armed and dangerous! :)
Dana, Grandma B, Ryan
Thanks for a great weekend, Steve and Val!
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Saturday, January 3, 2009
It's been a productive day!
Laundry.
Cleaning - kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, extra bedroom.
Errands.
Baking - gluten-free banana bread, gluten-full brownies. :)
Cooking - lasagna. One for dinner, one to freeze.
Blogging.
Off to read my new book. Friends are coming over tomorrow to watch the Vikings game with Ryan and possibly play poker. I am meeting my friend Ashley to see Seven Pounds.
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Laundry.
Cleaning - kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, extra bedroom.
Errands.
Baking - gluten-free banana bread, gluten-full brownies. :)
Cooking - lasagna. One for dinner, one to freeze.
Blogging.
Off to read my new book. Friends are coming over tomorrow to watch the Vikings game with Ryan and possibly play poker. I am meeting my friend Ashley to see Seven Pounds.
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You Won't Believe It 'Til You See It...
Yup, that's right...we're wearing Crocs.
Ryan has been wanting a pair to wear to and from softball - easier than flip flops since he can keep his socks on. And I found that cute pair and decided to join the Croc club.
RED was not Ryan's first choice. But they were $2.50 instead of $30 for a black pair. If you look closely you can see the strap has some race driver's name and number. (He did turn the straps inside out to be a little less conspicuous.) Funny. He said if he loves them he may invest in a slightly less 'loud' color! :)
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Travel Plans!
Just had to share about the trips we're planning. We're really excited!
In April we're heading to San Francisco. My close friend from college and her husband live out there and we've never been. We'll be gone for my birthday - what a fun way to celebrate! We can't wait to explore the city and see Lea and Brian! Let us know if there are any must-see things to add to our itinerary.
In June we're heading to Chicago. We're going to spend a few days downtown. Ryan hasn't been since he was little and I haven't been for a few years. The highlight will be watching the Twins play the Cubs at Wrigley.
It already helps to survive the cold knowing we have some fun adventure on the horizon!
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In April we're heading to San Francisco. My close friend from college and her husband live out there and we've never been. We'll be gone for my birthday - what a fun way to celebrate! We can't wait to explore the city and see Lea and Brian! Let us know if there are any must-see things to add to our itinerary.
In June we're heading to Chicago. We're going to spend a few days downtown. Ryan hasn't been since he was little and I haven't been for a few years. The highlight will be watching the Twins play the Cubs at Wrigley.
It already helps to survive the cold knowing we have some fun adventure on the horizon!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy 2009!
We went to Harmony and Adam's for a fun night of hanging out and playing games. There were 7 of us and we actually made it to midnight. (I think I was in bed by 10:30 last year!)
Wishing you a healthy and happy 2009!
Apples to Apples
The gang (minus the studly photographer)
PS. Ryan got a cool new watch. It's BIG!
We went to Harmony and Adam's for a fun night of hanging out and playing games. There were 7 of us and we actually made it to midnight. (I think I was in bed by 10:30 last year!)
Wishing you a healthy and happy 2009!
Apples to Apples
The gang (minus the studly photographer)
PS. Ryan got a cool new watch. It's BIG!
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We Put Up Our Christmas Tree! (only a month late!)
Yep, you heard me right... we put up our Christmas tree on Tuesday night. No, we aren't mentally a month behind. We just took advantage of Target's massive post-Christmas sales!
My master-deal-finder-of-a-husband convinced me to go without a tree this year since we'd be in Arkansas anyway just so we could get one on mega sale. And we did.
It's beautiful. 7.5 feet tall. Pre-lit. White lights. Named Spike. Ok, just kidding on the name part...sort of...we'll have to wait til next year to see what name fits. :)
It stood in our living room until yesterday afternoon when it got all boxed back up to go into storage for the next 11 months. I really wanted to decorate it but I resisted.
Here it is:
A little hot chocolate cheers...
The branches need to be all fluffed out but you get the idea.
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My master-deal-finder-of-a-husband convinced me to go without a tree this year since we'd be in Arkansas anyway just so we could get one on mega sale. And we did.
It's beautiful. 7.5 feet tall. Pre-lit. White lights. Named Spike. Ok, just kidding on the name part...sort of...we'll have to wait til next year to see what name fits. :)
It stood in our living room until yesterday afternoon when it got all boxed back up to go into storage for the next 11 months. I really wanted to decorate it but I resisted.
Here it is:
A little hot chocolate cheers...
The branches need to be all fluffed out but you get the idea.
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