Random Random Thoughts

I'm hoping my new blog design will give me at least a little motivation to actually do something with the resources I brought home from school. I have had stuff laying around since the beginning of the summer and.... yeah....haven't touched a thing. Can a blog design even be a form of motivation? Sounds sort of weak sauce....maybe I should bribe myself with ice cream on top of that.

HOWEVER, I have had an amazing summer vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (posts to come)

Typical....

Typical Day:
6:30 a.m. Mark -ready to leave for work, smile on his face, trying to communicate with his wife.
6:30 a.m. Lacey-asleep, having the mind battle between "just 5 more minutes" and "get up and be a good wife, make Mark breakfast and pack his lunch" not realizing that it's already time for him to leave.

I'm glad Mark decided to document our typical day, even though it does show me being a lazy wife. The truth hurts sometimes.

Sweet Home...

Alabama!!!!!!!!!!!
This was such a fun trip! The hubby had a training so I decided to go along with him and visit our friends. We did a lot of fun things and met up with quite a few different people.....the only problem is that most of these memories are only recorded in our minds. I was pretty lame and didn't really take any pictures! It's annoying when I get home from a trip, just to realize that I took 2 pictures and Mark took 3, and I'm in every single one of them, many without anyone else in the picture. Lame. What was I thinking?

At least I was able to get a picture with the most handsome little man in Alabama! We were such good pals by the end of our stay. I miss you Mr. M!

Jenga was a top thriller while we were there. If you look closely, you can see evidence of my friend Heidi to the right of me....glad we got a picture of you! :)

We appreciate and loved our visits and stays with all y'all southerners! THANKS!

"My life is good"

(Name of the post should be read with a Nacho Libre accent)

Double awesomeness....

SUMMER VACATION and
MARK IS FINALLY COMING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Magnificent Visit from Mom

Hello out there! I know I haven't posted in a long time. I took a vacation from blogging, but I think I'm back, at least for this week. Speaking of vacation, I'm on the countdown for the day school gets out and summer break begins. Yahoo!!!!!!!! (not the website...the exclamation). hee hee.

Two words can adequately describe the visit that I received from my sweet mommy last weekend.....


We really had a great time together! I know that most of you out there think your mom is the best in the world...hate to break it to you...WRONGO (what movie?). I, in fact, have the best mom in the universe! I love her dearly and am glad that we can laugh, play, shop, work, and talk for hours on end while loving every minute of it!

She helped me pick out and plant some flowers and a mini- vegetable garden too. This was a fun project to do together and it was nice to have another opinion on where and what to plant. (Mom--Yes, I have been watering and yes, all plants are still living)



ToTo's Tacos. I have been wanting to try this place out. It was good!
Recommended to all Kansans and visitors alike.



Crafting away. Doesn't she just have the cutest little face you've ever seen!? We made cute magnets and mother was reminded of her inner passion for the Science of magnetism. :)


The last hoo-rah at Orange Leaf frozen yogurt. (In case you're wondering, it's a place that makes you feel okay about eating your treat because they claim that it's "healthy" and charge enough to make you think it's "organic" or something. Whatever. It tastes good. That's good enough for me.)

THANK YOU MOTHER FOR COMING AND FOR BEING THE WORLD'S BEST!

March

I've decided that March is the BEST month of the year. This is true for various reasons:

1. March Madness-college basketball, buzzer beaters, upsets, and trash talk. mmm hmm.

2. Spring Time-warmer temperatures and blossoms.

3. Spring Break- A week off of work...need I say more?

4. Birthday Time!!! Yay! I love to celebrate!


I just love March. I hope you love it too!

2010: Yet again a fantastic year for the Tews!

2 jobs that we enjoy. Mark works at Fort Riley doing strategic planning right now. He is fortunate to have great people who train him in his new assignment. Lacey is an elementary Math teacher who also has wonderful mentors and friends at school. We are thankful to have good places to work!

0 degrees or below in our lovely Manhattan, Kansas. We truly do enjoy living here {even with the Midwest freezing winter}. We have met absolutely wonderful people here at work, church, and around town. We have learned there are great people to get to know no matter where you are!

1 garden that produced many delicious vegetables. We were able to make jam, cucumbers, salsa, and eat fresh veggies throughout the season. It has been a joy to learn a new hobby together and to see the miracle of nature right before our eyes.

0 reasons to complain. We are thankful for the gift of our Savior. We are thankful for our family and friends. May you be blessed with His peace and love this Christmas Season!