Busy Weekend

This weekend Troy and I went with my parents, siblings and their families to a hotel in town. We were going to relax and just hang out together. We started by going to the movies with the kids to see a Christmas movie. Troy thought it was a little scary, but he enjoyed it. After the movie we all went to the hotel, and I was going to sneak out on a date. The sneaking part did not happen, and I would not recomend to anyone else goint on a blind date to have your fammily nearby. They threatned to follow me, and there was no end to the teasing something that did not help my nerves. The date itself was great, and time just flew by.
After the date I went back to the family, and we all went out to eat. Sucks to be on a diet when you go to a restaurant.
The next day we took the kids to a museum that had an interactive Christmas set up. I did not know that the museum spanned several blocks filled with small houses, and that most of it was outdoors. By the time we were done, I was so cold I could no longer feel my toes. The kids had a great time after seeing plays and making their own ornaments.
We then decided to take the kids to a Christmas fair in another town. Troy got to make art, attempt to build his own bird house, and see a play about Karius and Bactius (great fun play about the importance of brushing your teeth). The play ended with the kids getting candy from the characters. Huh.
By the time we made it back home, Troy and I were both exhausted. Troy ended up falling asleep before 7pm, and slept until 7 the next morning.
All in all we both had a great weekend, and I am absolutely ready to go on more dates ;)

God Jul

Celina and Troy

And the answer is yes

I joined this net dating site, and I was asked on a date (or several), and I accepted one of them. It is a bit weird agreeing to see someone I've only met online. I was a little apprehensive when I joined, not sure what to expect, and so far it seems like there are a lot of normal people and a few weirdos. I do not understand why some people put pictures of themselves nearly naked on a page like that, but they are probably looking for someone very different from me. I was asked to come to NY by this one guy in his 60s. He would pay for the ticket, he wanted to meet someone younger to marry. WTH, do I look Russian. No mail order bride here!!!
I guess I will know later today if my date is as good as he seemed on paper.

To date or not to date

Well that is the question I am pondering today. Am I ready? I think so, though I am not too sure I am any good at it. I haven't dated in years, actually I've never really dated anyone. It is intimidating as all h...

School picture

Troy's Wish List

Troy's Birthday is coming up, and Christmas is not too far away either, so I've asked him what he wants. I may add to this list if he comes up with more.
Sabeltannfigurer
Den Sorte Dame (will get)
Baaten til Greven av Gral
Borgen til Greven av Gral (will get)
Pirate

What I think he would like
Eventyr CD
CD Player
Brettspill for 3 aaringer.

What he needs
Backpack for daycare
Ullundertoy
Votter

Trolls

I hate Trolls. A lot of Norwegian fairy tales are about Trolls, and so far I've avoided reading them to Troy since he gets easily scared. My instincts were right on. At day care they've read one about Trolls, and now he talks about Trolls all the time, and how he does not like them. Today he even told me that he didn't think it was safe enough at our house when dad wasn't here. Heh, as if I can't protect him from stupid Trolls.

She was only 15

Yesterday was my cousin's funeral. She was only 15 years old, killed by her neighbor, an 18 year old boy. We live in a small town, and the church was filled with people that knew her. It was so hard to see a father and a brother having to carry a casket. It really reminded me that we have to appreciate each and every day we have with each other.
A facebook site to remember her:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=171263603420&ref=mf

The news story from the funeral (translation is not all that great)
http://www.avisa-st.no/arkiv/skaun/article1248621.ece

When tragedy strikes

I am not even sure where to begin this post. I feel like the world that I knew is gone, this super safe small town that I live in has changed. It used to be a place where you really did not have to worry about much. One week ago today all that changed, and Tuesday I am attending a funeral.

Really?

Maybe Purina's ad people should have stuck to Norwegian?

Tyfus

Inspired by Emil Troy painted his face blue. Unfortunateley it does not wash off.