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Monday, July 31, 2006

Monday, 31 July 2006


  • OK... this is fun... It seems that several of my wonderful readers would like to name the baby... 
    Just so you all know, we NEVER tell anyone what we're naming the baby until after it's born!    There have to be some secrets in life...
    However, if you would like to leave suggestions, please feel free...  It is fun to read them...
    Lisa
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    • WhosWhoIsWho
      Well me and shandi were arguing about your babys name yesterday at Cedar Point. Jessica Micheals is a great name of course. But whatever name you guys pick out will be wonderful. When i was at Cedar point i was thinking of Face off! I loved that ride and the funnel thing at the water park!! That was so much fun!
      Lots of Love, Jess
      Ps. Hee Hee look 24 minutes! I still have the best time for commenting!
    • Watchful_Irish_Warrior
      I'm thinking Gina.  Sounds great.
    • Shanderific08
      I think you will probably not pick any of our suggestions, but it was worth a try... lol, Lots of Love, Shandi
      hey, its worth another shot, huh?    (Shandi Micheals) lol
    • worshipchic
      You people are hilarious...  Does anyone have a suggestion that doesn't include naming the baby after themselves?  hehehe...  You know, there's no guarantee it's a girl, either...
      L.
    • momkat4
      Oh I just love this. Since you are into biblical names...
      Micah Melchizedek Michaels
      Methusela Mattathias Michaels (guaranteed a long life!
      Moses Mordecai Michaels
      Matthew Mark Michaels (and when you are mad you could throw in Luke and John just to make it sound good. I can hear you now-Matthew Mark Luke John Michaels, you are in so much trouble...)
      Miriam Mishael Michaels
      Mary Martha Michaels (your house would be clean but she might miss out on what's best in life)
    • Shanderific08
      ok... a name that is not mine.... I like the name Adrian Cody Micheals..... And Aidan James Micheals.....  and girls that are not mine....... Lily Anne Micheals, Mary Anne Micheals, Anamaria Elizabeth Micheals...... the list goes on....
        But personally, other than the fact that is IS my name, I do think that Shandi Micheals sounds very pretty.... ok...
      I promise that this is my last comment on Name suggestion...
    • Shanderific08
      Are my names funny?  Because I thought they were cute....
      No probably that i am giving you suggestions huh? ....lol
      Love yA!!!! Shandi
    • WhosWhoIsWho
      Well i'll give you some suggestions too! I love the names Emmaline and Patrick! I think those are pretty much my favorite names!
      Me and shandi were talking about you going on rollar coasters with us and we were like oh...she might not be able to do that too soon! Lol, maybe next summer. Me and shandi are definetly going on the funnel thing! I'll get pictures. Water proof camera and i'll take pictures while riding it! Lol, that might be a little hard though. Oh well i'll try. Maybe while we're at Kings Island we'll get Chick fil ay thingy and think of you guys!
      Oh and I also like the name Chloe-Lynn! Lots of Love (and advice) Jess
      Ps. So why did all of Kathys names have the initials of MMM. Hmmm wonder whats going on there. I think i'm just rambling on and on. Cya later!
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Saturday, July 29, 2006

Saturday, 29 July 2006


  • Quote of the day, from Seth: "Is the stove still on fire?"
    So... yeah... there's a first time for everything...  Technically, it was not the stove itself that was on fire, but some cheese inside the stove...
    Lisa
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    • WhosWhoIsWho
      Glad you got the cheese under control! Guess what? I get to go to Cedar Point tomorrow!!! My cousins are here from New York and they've never been there before! And i'm bringing Shandi with me!!! Talk to you later, jess
    • anm200463
      lol...aww that is such a cute picture..where was that at?? cedar point? wow i havent been to church in a long time..i work wednesday nights..maybe i shud take..wednesdays off..andd ... go to church..well take..care...and i hope u got the burning cheese out..i bet that stunk too..
    • Shanderific08
      Hey Lisa!!!  I agree with Jess...  Glad you got that cheese under control!   oh, And Lisa, I have for words four you... Listen to how pretty it sounds .... Are you ready?  Here they are.... 
      Girl equals Shandi Micheals....
      Love ya! ~Shandi
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Friday, July 28, 2006

Friday, 28 July 2006


  • So... just to clear things up... Seth and Grace are not kissing in the profile pic.  They are running around each other in circles... also waiting for Dumbo.  I think it was the longest line we waited in our entire trip... gotta love the classics...
    And since we're talking about flying elephants, it suddenly occured to me that some of you might be interested in seeing a pic. of my first ever Dumbo flight... in 1983 (OK... so no one is really interested in seeing it, but I am still lacking interesting things to write about... remember?).  I am well aware that most of my loyal readers were not born yet... please... don't remind me...  Here it is:

    Lisa
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Monday, July 24, 2006

Monday, 24 July 2006


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Thursday, July 20, 2006

Thursday, 20 July 2006


  • Currently Watching
    The Visitation
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    OK... So, I have had basically nothing to write about for weeks, and every time I do have something to write about I'm too exhausted (or maybe just plain lazy) to get on here...
    I did just realize that I never wrote my review of "The Visitation", so I'll do that now... if for no other reason than to make a decent post...
    I have now watched the movie twice, because when I first watched it I couldn't remember the book very well (read it in 1998).  Since then, I have re-read the book.  After my second viewing of the movie, here's what I thought...
    It was a pretty good movie if... you didn't read the book...
    The basic plot of the movie was interesting, though not entirely original.  I did like some of the twists, and the film took some interesting turns that the book didn't in order to fit it into two hours.  There was definately some violence, but it was moderate... and only mild if you sat through The Lord of the Ring trilogy... or maybe even Star Wars.  Sexual tension was mild on screen, although definately implied at times.  The only language issue is near the end of the movie... and even that can be left up to interpretation (to say more would be a spoiler).  There is definately an element of spiritual battle, and demons are portrayed in a way that is too intense for young viewers.  But, overall, it's a "safe" bet for adult and teenage audiences.
    However, if you've read the book (and maybe especially if you liked the book) be aware that this is not the same story.  First off, the casting is terrible!  The characters in the book are simply not the characters in the movie.  Just as an example, the irritating, but loveable, young, Charismatic, "Kyle Sherman" is played by a very stoic Randy Travis (uh... not young... need I say more...)  Other charcters who are dramatically different include "Morgan Elliot", "Dee Baylor" - who is portrayed as "Brett Hencle's" wife in the movie, and "Sally Fordyce"... yet another member of the Henchle family...  In addition to the casting issues, many of the main ideas of the plot are quite different.  Should you choose to see the movie, this will be evident from the very first scene.  But perhaps the most disappointing thing for me was that the entire spiritual journey of "Travis Jordan", as described in the book, is lost.  I understand there are time contraints for a movie that a book doesn't have, but they could create another film in its entirety out of that material, and frankly, I wish someone would.
    So... my recommendation?  Read the book.  And if you want to watch the movie, too... go ahead... but don't expect them to be the same.
    Lisa      
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Wednesday, 12 July 2006


  • Wow... the summer is flying by... sort of...
    I am getting a little bored with "summer vacation", as are the kids...  I ordered their curriculum for the Fall, so I'm pretty excited about getting that in the mail over the next week or so...
    I watched the All Star Game last night with Seth and Grace.  Well, actually, that was only until the fourth inning, at which point Grace fell asleep.  Then I watched the All Star Game with Seth... which lasted until around the seventh, when he also fell asleep!  Go American League!
    Guess that's it...
    Lisa   
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Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Tuesday, 04 July 2006


  • Currently Reading
    Last Light (Restoration, Book 1)
    By Terri Blackstock
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    Wow...  It is the end of an era for Detroit sports...
    So... first Steve Yzerman retires after 22 years with the Wings... 20 as captain.  It's notable... I mean, look at the numbers... but I'm not really a hockey fan, so that's not what's getting to me...  (as a side note, i do own an official Red Wings octopus headband... just in case you ever wondered)
    But... oh... how things are changing for the Pistons...  Personally, I was of the opinion that we needed to do whatever was needed to re-sign Ben... short of selling my children, of course...  But, alas... 4 years at 12 million dollars a pop just didn't do it...  Upon hearing this, my initial reaction was... obviously... offer him more!  Which someone did... but it wasn't the Pistons... and Ben Wallace is now a Chicago Bull... now that adds insult to injury if anything does...  Gosh, I hate even typing that nasty team name on my blog... YUCK!  (Lisa shivers as she re-reads the last line and thinks she might throw up...)
    Thankfully, football season hasn't started...  Detroit fans can't take much more today!
    Well... go Tigers...
    Lisa
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