2009 facebook status updates

Michelle Riley Marsh

* has over 12,000 photos in iPhoto. It's too overwhelming to pick a few to post here.
January 8, 2009 at 9:46pm

* is seriously happy to have a new Nikon D90.
February 20, 2009 at 11:49am

* would do it all again. But this time I'd register at Best Buy, just to make Rob happy.
February 22, 2009 at 5:27pm

* hasn't seen a single non-animated movie that was nominated for an oscar this year.
February 23, 2009 at 1:39pm

* favorite quote today, from her five year-old: "No, I don't want to play that—Duck Duck Goose is for preschoolers."
February 27, 2009 at 2:39pm

* is done with winter.
March 2, 2009 at 11:15am

* will inherit a large sum of money. Gotta love the Peking Noodle Company.
March 7, 2009 at 8:49pm

* is so sick of homework. And I don't even have any.
March 25, 2009 at 9:57pm

* I just put 16 soccer games and 40 practices on my calendar and I'm feeling guilty because I'm dreading it. That's my native cheery optimism shining through.
March 26, 2009 at 5:21pm

* Michelle Riley Marsh 's husband is the best. The very best.
April 15, 2009 at 6:08pm

* I promised the girls a sleepover in Mom & Dad's room while Rob's out of town and they're so excited they've already got on their pajamas. It's 4:00 p.m.
April 20, 2009 at 4:03pm

* If the weather was this awesome all the time, would anyone really appreciate it?
April 21, 2009 at 6:34pm

* Absence does make the heart grow fonder, but it doesn't take two weeks. About thirty hours left...
April 30, 2009 at 6:34pm

* hates to be hated.
May 15, 2009 at 8:52am

* We had a great dinner at La Cleavage—I mean La Caille tonight. $50K well spent for sure.
May 20, 2009 at 10:26pm

* Joey just threw up in class. I guess I should have believed him when he said he wasn't feeling well this morning. :(
May 21, 2009 at 10:19am

* was so happy to turn the calendar page this morning!
June 1, 2009 at 9:12am

* My house is cleaned often, but never quite clean.
June 2, 2009 at 10:01pm

* My family needs to quit generating laundry for a few days so I can catch up.
July 6, 2009 at 9:53pm

* Deathly Hallows. For the fourth time.
July 16, 2009 at 9:21pm

* If I were re-writing the Inferno, one entire level would be filled with laundry.
July 16, 2009 at 9:22pm

* Today is Rob's favorite "holiday." Happy Birthday!
July 28, 2009 at 8:59am

* A two year-old throwing a tantrum is SO much cuter than a six year-old throwing a tantrum.
August 5, 2009 at 9:47am

* Four out of four kids liked dinner tonight. They had Cookie Crisp.
August 6, 2009 at 7:45pm

* Taking my kids to their most-anticipated summer event—a trip to the dentist. That's either a high compliment to Dr. Boyden, or a sad statement on everything else we've done.
August 10, 2009 at 1:34pm

* Rattle and Hum.
August 14, 2009 at 10:25pm

* Just had my back adjusted. It feels so much better!
August 26, 2009 at 12:32pm

* Is it too early for a nap?
September 1, 2009 at 8:39am

* I guess this cut could be considered short.
September 3, 2009 at 4:01pm

* Ainsley keeps saying "Mom, let's clean the whole house and surprise Dad when he gets home" and I keep thinking "That word LET'S, I do not think it means what you think it means."
September 5, 2009 at 10:57am

* Joey and I have been planning his 9th birthday party for a week. When he came up with a guest list of 20 kids and the location fell through, I offered him cash and a fun family activity in lieu of the party and was thrilled for a change to have such a mercenary kid. Mother. Of. The. Year.
September 17, 2009 at 5:04pm

* the office :)
September 17, 2009 at 6:57pm

* Conversation with Ainsley: "Mom, I love you the most." "No, I love YOU the most." "No, I could take your brain away." Well, she's got me there.
October 13, 2009 at 1:55pm

* I have been restored! Whew. I was missing that illusion that I had a life.
November 1, 2009 at 8:00pm

* I'm not a big Michael Jackson fan, but I loved "This Is It."
November 21, 2009 at 5:57pm

* I love watching penalty kicks. Especially when Rimando is on our side. Way to go RSL!
November 22, 2009 at 9:59pm

* Cyber Monday. So much better than Black Friday.
November 30, 2009 at 11:16am

* We won a complete set of Seinfeld DVDs at the company party...time to bring the Thursday night parties back.
December 3, 2009 at 11:07pm

* We LOVED the concert last night! I think there are still a few tickets left for tonight's show—you should go!
December 19, 2009 at 10:07am

* The kids can't wait to go to bed, which is a good thing, since we've got several hours of wrapping and assembly ahead of us. Merry Christmas everyone!
December 24, 2009 at 8:14pm

* Now that Christmas is over, can we just fast forward to summer?
December 28, 2009 at 10:51pm

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Since I'm feeling lucky...

I'm linking to the giveaway for these cool nativity hurricanes on the simplemom.net site so that I have an extra chance to win. Love these.

My lifting buddy

She can't really spot me on the bench press, but Ainsley is very enthusiastic, and a great flexibility coach. I'll be struggling to touch my toes, and she'll say, "No mom, you're doing it wrong. Just do this. See, it's easy!"

Here she is working out with me this morning. We've taken a page from Rob's book and are watching a Palladia concert. This one is Jason Mraz's Beautiful Mess.

Epic. Awesome. Music. Thank you Natalie, for posting your favorite music on your facebook page so I could discover him last year.

Festival of Trees

Ainsley had a performance at the festival of trees yesterday. It was pretty hilarious watching her grab the little girl closest to her so she wouldn't slip in her tap shoes. As my aunt Jan said, all they really had to do to entertain us is walk out on the stage looking cute. Here she is after the show with her best non-cousin friend.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Well, the force must be with us. In addition to the reflections contest and the fabulous brownies, we scored big in the raffle at the company party. There were around 10 prizes, and our tickets got picked four times! It was actually a little embarrassing. Of course there was a one prize per couple limit, but we walked away with the complete set of Seinfeld DVDs. I may need to call one of my Idaho friends and have them purchase a lottery ticket for me! :) And of course I'll need to create a new label for the blog: "winnings." Or maybe I can tag it as "traditions" and keep the luck coming...