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Friday, December 10, 2021

Life Lately (October - December, 2021)

Wow! It sure has been a busy three months. I have continued to really struggle with my health. My hormones are all over the place. The things I am most struggling with are imbalance, neck pain because of the imbalance, lots of mucus, depression, some anxiety, and lots of mood issues/irritablity. Michael continues to work on house renovations. He also had to fix leaks on Jar's Jeep. Unfortunately, Cam and Kelly called off the wedding. This was a really hard time for Cam -- I was so proud of how he handled everything. We are really seeing how this was for the best though. God is good! Jar worked a lot and did a lot of school work. He also consistently worked out with weights. I did my normal routines and took care of everyone. I did 6 sessions of hydrocolonics...Karen was busy, so I did not do the full amount.

Here is what has been happening around here lately:

...Lily watching for me to come home from grocery shopping


...the book I read in October for book club


...I decorated the front porch a bit for fall


...this house in town went all out for Halloween


...Michael and I went out together for a few hours




...we got some Crumbl Cookies



...we took stuff to the dump and Goodwill (I used Goodwill furniture to sit and wait for Michael)



...trying out Home Goods furniture


...we got a lot of Christmas decor at Hobby Lobby


...Michael hung the new kitchen decor


...reading at night


...cutie Lily



...coffee in the new mugs


...fall decor



...treats from Imperfect Foods




...one plant added to decor


...selfie time


...annual fall trip (fall drive and Barnes and Noble)










...lots of packages


...Handsome Cam



...ice cream choices


...treats




...Megan and Bryan gave us these pans when they got married (cause we helped them so much). I use them pretty much every day


...spraying the attic



...making pumpkin muffins while watching the online church service


...buddies


...getting rid of my childhood books (that was very hard to do)


...Jar went to this massive mall in downtown Portland


...added Halloween plate to kitchen decor


...tiered tray decor



...the boys headed out shopping


Michael wiped down Cam's car

...Jar's Jeep had some leaks that Michael had to fix


...lunch


...devotions and photo project


...Jar's closet is mostly jackets


...headed to church


...Cam's treats for the week


...this is the first time I've seen Dad's stone


...first church service in the new building














...Jar's sticky note checklist on his desk


...Christmas decor





...Cam's 25th Birthday





- Solo movie
- Hunger Games 1 & 2
- Super Mario Bros Deluxe Nintendo Switch game
- Nintendo Switch charger
- Star Wars Advent Calendar
- $20 for Arcade
- candy, journal, and plaque from Kyler and Hannah
- $15 from Grandma S.
- $25 from Grandma Sm.

...Thanksgiving dinner


...new Christmas tree in our room





...Cam's new recliner



...someone sent me this heart gift (ended up finding out it was Aunt Vicki)


...dinner


...Cam goes to the store at the beginning of every month to pick up his treats for the month


...books I'm reading this month





...every Sunday I do my devos, read, write in my journal, work on my schedule for the week, and watch the online church service


...did some more reading



...I wrapped presents



...the boys went to the college Christmas party

the gift Jar took

Cam took a Target gift card






...drinks from Imperfect Foods


...Cam's snack run from World Market


...the peninsula




...Bonnie stopped by and brought us some goodies



...we moved the skinny tree down into the living room



...Christmastime is the best!











...I made Michael and Cam a special breakfast



...Christmas Eve charcuterie board



...Christmas Day fun





goodies from our neighbors









...our gifts

Amy's gifts

Michael's gifts

Cam's gifts

Jar's gifts

...we got some snow



..Michael went on a drive by himself to Silver Falls, and then he and Jar went on a drive together in the Jeep to Silver Falls






























...Lily will probably live til she is 30 because of the infared sauna


...these are the snacks that Michael took when he went for a drive in the snow


...about 6 inches of snow



...Jar came down and puffed up his chest, and I told him he looked like Mighty Mouse



...the almost finished fireplace vibe



...I got this Sugarfina Advent Calendar for Cam for the month of January (difficult month for him).


...Lily's Christmas card photo


...the little toddler peeking at me from my chair


...Cam opening his Sugarfina Advent Calendar




Other happenings around here lately:
  • Michael went to the chiropractor every week
  • Michael built the kitchen peninsula
  • Michael and I watched shows together
  • I watched Tough as Nails, Survivor, The Voice, Masked Singer, A Million Little Things, and Big Sky, Magnum PI, SWAT
  • I organized Mom's photos
  • Michael and I watched Broadchurch
  • Michael did a couple dump runs
  • Michael, Jar, and I watched Free Guy (we had a charcuterie board and coconut ice cream)
  • I scanned and sent photos to Kyle and Kelly
  • we watched 2 Fast 2 Furious and Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift as a family
  • we all went to see Dune in the theater
  • Cam did counseling with Brad
  • Cam redecorated his room
  • we cleaned and organized the attic
  • Cam had his second Covid vaccine
  • We watched Shadow in the Cloud (Michael's pick :( )
  • Michael installed attic vents
  • we gave Jar's electric drums and electric guitar to Youth Group at church
  • Cam went with the college group out for lunch every Sunday after church
  • I watched Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2
  • Cam and I worked up his budget
  • Michael and I watched Eagle Eye
  • I went through all of Jar's homeschool portfolios
  • I got Imperfect Foods order every Wednesday
  • our Cow order came
  • I went through all of the scrapbooks to get rid of more
  • the boys went to see Dune again with Logan
  • final goodbye to Kelly
  • I decorated inside for fall
  • Michael and Cam watched Red Notice
  • I watched Maid on Netflix
  • I watched Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies
  • Michael and I watched Love Hard (we loved it)
  • I watched the Adele concert on tv
  • I did 6 days of the 10-day green smoothie detox (then had bad symptoms)
  • I talked with Chris on the phone
  • Cam, Jar, and Logan went to Keizer Station for shopping and food at In and Out Burger
  • Michael and I finished the second season of Ted Lasso
  • Michael and I watched No Sleep til Christmas (loved it)
  • Michael and Cam went to Buffalo Wild Wings to celebrate his 25th birthday
  • there was a drip from the boys' shower through the smoke alarm
  • the boys went to Logan's house to play video games
  • Michael painted the kitchen peninsula
  • Michael and I watched Let Him Go movie
  • I watched Vlogmas
  • Jar took photos multiple times in downtown Salem
  • Cam and Jar went to Silver Falls to take photos
  • We celebrated Cam's 25th birthday (sausage sliders, lasagna & mac and cheese, candy, cookies, coffees, sodas, yogurt, Turner Cafe breakfast burrito)
  • Michael and Cam had Red Lobster for Cam's birthday dinner
  • we all watched Shang Chi movie for Cam's birthday
  • Michael put up outside Christmas lights
  • I decorated inside for Christmas
  • Aunt Vicki send me an Amaryllis flower for Christmas
  • the boys went with friends to the arcade 
  • Michael and I watched Jungle Cruise movie
  • I listened to Christmas music
  • Cam got a good work bonus
  • I had tons of imbalance, mucus, depression, and neck pain
  • Michael has bad nerve issues in his arm/shoulder/elbow
  • I cut bangs in my hair again
  • Michael and I watched Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. show on Disney (loved it)
  • I created a favorites Christmas music playlist
  • I had an appointment with Karen
  • Cam cut his hair
  • I called dentist about cavitations (it was $5,900 back in June; it is now $10,500...WHAT!)
  • Michael worked in the office a few times
  • I did some hydrocolonics
  • Michael and I had Korean BBQ from Happy Bibimbap
  • Michael and I watched 14 Peaks
  • Michael and Cam went to Cantada at church
  • We watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Christmas Eve (love that movie)
  • We watched The Chosen on Christmas Day
  • We played Nintendo Switch games on Christmas Day (so fun!)
  • Michael and Jar went to Silver Falls to take photos of the snow
  • Michael finished the kitchen (except for backsplash and countertops)
  • We had Chipotle for dinner
  • I watched The Starling
  • Michael got new tires on his car
  • Kim came over for a visit
  • Michael worked on the fireplace wall


Amy

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