Snow Day

This past weekend, Nashville received about 4 inches of snow. The weather people did a great job of warning everyone of what was to come, so the Organ Family was prepared for this scarcely known white substance called snow. I had grocery shopped on Wednesday, we had plenty of movies from the library, and Mike & I rode to work together Friday morning. The storm hit mid morning Friday and by the time we both got off work at 2:00pm it already looked like a winter wonderland. The meteorologist were reporting the snow to continue through the next morning, so we headed home, put our jammies on and that is were we stayed for the next 64 hours.



At first, Martini wasn't a big fan of the snow. I actually had to get the shovel out early Saturday morning and uncover 2 patches of grass so she could relieve herself. But once we headed outside to go sledding she actually started to enjoy it. She loved chasing us down the hill while we were sledding and then racing us back up to the top. She also loved eating the snow & ice. She actually loved eating it so much that she threw up! I equated it to a child being so excited and eating too much candy & junk food at a carnival or fair and getting sick afterwards:) That was probably too much information, but I figure that parents write the same kind of things about their 2 legged children, so I should have a pass.




Of course, I can't have a snow day post without pictures of someone sledding. I did sled, but since I am the one usually behind the camera I only got photos of my silly husband sledding.



Hope everyone had as great of a weekend as we did!

Jumping Jacks?

I don't feel like this video really needs an introduction. If you want a good laugh just watch!




I know what some of you are thinking...and no,this is not what our 5:15 am boot camp looks like:)

Zoo Run Run


This past Saturday Mike & I ran in the Zoo Run Run 5K Race. The proceeds from this race benefit the Nashville Zoo. The neat thing about the Zoo Run Run is that the course actually runs through the zoo. It was a little difficult to enjoy the animals while running, but we had a great time anyway! The weather was perfect and who doesn't like an event where they serve pasta and beer afterwards:)

Below is a picture of my boot camp ladies...I still think we should have all dressed up like cougars!

Movies, Movies, Movies


Anytime my family gets together we play games. This past Christmas was no exception. One of the games we played is called "The Guess Who What When & Where Picture Trivia- Movie Edition". The game is simple to play. When it is your team's turn you are shown a still picture clip from one of the 150 feature films in the book. From that picture you have to identify: the film title, the actors that are pictured, the director & the release date. After you have answered those questions there are 3 bonus questions about the movie. The movies range in date from the 1930's to present time.

For people who are so media drawn, this was a great test of knowledge. Mike and I were surprised by the amount of classic & popular films that we hadn't seen. In fact were were so surprised, that I brought the game back home with us and have made a rather long list of movies to check out from the library.

So far we have only gotten through 3 movies on the list: The Graduate, Rosemary's Baby, & Quiz Show and we have Kramer vs. Kramer upstairs waiting to be watched. I'm sure we won't end up liking all the movies on the list, but so far we haven't been disappointed.

New Year Resolutions?

Being that it is almost the end of January (where does time go?) I figure I should blog about our family's New Year Resolutions or shall I say, lack there of:) I personally have never been a big fan of the whole New Year Resolution concept, only for the one reason that I make them and never fulfill them. So come mid-year I look at the piece of paper on which I have written my resolutions and feel like a complete failure. So to save myself from my own judgement, I just don't do it!

However, I do believe in fresh starts and I do believe that January 1st is a great time for re-evaluating and taking stock of all that has happened the prior year. It is a great time to really think about what is important and what can be put on the back burner. Even though I don't do the whole formal resolution thing I am pretty sure every January I make a mental list and prioritize the goals that I have for my family and myself.

I will share one of the goals that I have made for myself for 2010 and it is actually one that I have to stick to or I will be out a good chunk of cash. I will be running in my very first 1/2 Marathon on April 24th. I think back to who I was physically a year ago and I am amazed at how far I have come.

Also, for those of you who are wondering about my current boot camp status, I am still an addicted boot camper! January marks my 10th straight month of camp. I know I promised before and after pictures and they are still coming, but since I am so close to my one year boot camp anniversary I have decided to do the big reveal on that date in April.

Organ Family Christmas 2009

This year Mike and I hosted the Organ Family Christmas. On New Years Day, after Mike and I completed the Resolution Run, the whole family met for lunch and then headed to our house for the Christmas festivities!

Once we got to the house, it wasn't long before we were all opening gifts. This is one tradition that I absolutely love! Whether it is a homemade gift or something bought at a store, something needed or just a guilty pleasure, I love being able to give family members something they will enjoy.

After all the loot was unwrapped, the games began. We spent the afternoon playing cards and dominos, watching football, visiting and eating.





Uncle Mike is known for correctly guessing all his presents before he even opens them. This year Phil & Amy decided to trick Uncle Mike. In the box that included his real present they also put a bunch of Easton's underwear. The following 2 pictures are what ensued after opening the underwear:)



It is so great to be able to spend quality time with people we don't get to see very often. Thanks Organ Family for another great Christmas!

Resolution Run 2010

Happy New Year!

For the Organ family, 2010 started off with a 5k race. This year Mike and I decided to run in the Resolution Run which benefits United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee. Other than the temperature (27 degrees), the race was great!

The course started on Demonbreun Street, down 1st Avenue, took you across the Woodland Street Bridge, around LP Field (Titans Football Stadium), across the Pedestrian Bridge and ended back on Demonbreun St.


At the race, I met up with my boot camp girls.



Mike's parents were in town for the Organ Family Christmas. They braved the cold weather and came to the race to cheer us on.

Hope everyone has a very happy and healthy new year!