It's been a long day.
Thank God for
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May March bring warmer weather, sunshine, new people, new places and new things to my life! And may I give more than I receive!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Yet another Walk, Run & Roll Update
A little later today I am going to do something I don't necessarily enjoy, public speaking. I have been asked to speak about my inspiration for the Greater Kansas City Myasthenia Gravis Walk, Run & Roll to the Myasthenia Gravis Support Group.
The last time I went to a MGA Support Group was last summer when I went to hear about Nutrition for people wtih MG. It was not a pleasant experience. A two hour seminar about the importance of eating all organic was not jiving with my wine loving, steak loving appetite nor the fact that I was the only person under 70 in the room. MG is historically a disease that is diagnosed later in life. I was unique in being diagnosed at age 5. As I left the meeting that afternoon, I sobbed much into the evening asking God why was I a person that had to deal with this for much of my life, why was I different, why, why, why? And mostly scared of turning into some of those other people in the room, all crippled with slow mobility. I try not to look back at that day and have never desired to go to another MG Support Group again. Let's face it, I don't have a cane, I don't have a walker, and I only have a few gray hairs at this point.
The importance of spreading the word about the Walk, Run and Roll far exceeds any emotional toll this may take on me. Getting the word out and helping others learn about this little known disease means more to me. I'm not exactly sure what I'll say just yet but it'll come as I am there and look at the participants in the room. The topic for todays group is Exercise for people with MG which is something I cam probably learn from.
We've had yet another week of progress with the Walk, Run and Roll. As of late in the week, just under 20 people had registered to participate, almost $1900 donations on 7 Firstgiving pages and 3 additional sponsors, Lee's Summitt Marital Arts, Jeff & Pat Swartzendruber and Brad Matt. If I have missed your name as a sponsor I may not have the most up to date list from the MGA. I have been working with the Farifield Ledger to get a story published in my hometown. Don't forget to register or if you can't make it your donation is always welcome. As always thanks for your support! Happy Saturday!
The last time I went to a MGA Support Group was last summer when I went to hear about Nutrition for people wtih MG. It was not a pleasant experience. A two hour seminar about the importance of eating all organic was not jiving with my wine loving, steak loving appetite nor the fact that I was the only person under 70 in the room. MG is historically a disease that is diagnosed later in life. I was unique in being diagnosed at age 5. As I left the meeting that afternoon, I sobbed much into the evening asking God why was I a person that had to deal with this for much of my life, why was I different, why, why, why? And mostly scared of turning into some of those other people in the room, all crippled with slow mobility. I try not to look back at that day and have never desired to go to another MG Support Group again. Let's face it, I don't have a cane, I don't have a walker, and I only have a few gray hairs at this point.
The importance of spreading the word about the Walk, Run and Roll far exceeds any emotional toll this may take on me. Getting the word out and helping others learn about this little known disease means more to me. I'm not exactly sure what I'll say just yet but it'll come as I am there and look at the participants in the room. The topic for todays group is Exercise for people with MG which is something I cam probably learn from.
We've had yet another week of progress with the Walk, Run and Roll. As of late in the week, just under 20 people had registered to participate, almost $1900 donations on 7 Firstgiving pages and 3 additional sponsors, Lee's Summitt Marital Arts, Jeff & Pat Swartzendruber and Brad Matt. If I have missed your name as a sponsor I may not have the most up to date list from the MGA. I have been working with the Farifield Ledger to get a story published in my hometown. Don't forget to register or if you can't make it your donation is always welcome. As always thanks for your support! Happy Saturday!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Take a Seat, Round 2
As I have mentioned before my friend Andrea inspires me. She is the QUEEN of adorable home makeover projects with minimal cost!
I bought this chair back on Secondhand Saturday and last week I ran to Nuts & Bolts, my favorite local hardware store in search of spray paint that would match my front door to paint the chair. Low and behold, in learning from Andrea, I searched the clearance paint first. To my amazement there was the exact paint I needed for $1.80/can. I was so excited, purchased it, came home, put the chair in the garage on top of a bunch of newspapers and went to work! It turned out pretty cute I think!
Although this is not the best picture. I love how it turned out!
I bought this chair back on Secondhand Saturday and last week I ran to Nuts & Bolts, my favorite local hardware store in search of spray paint that would match my front door to paint the chair. Low and behold, in learning from Andrea, I searched the clearance paint first. To my amazement there was the exact paint I needed for $1.80/can. I was so excited, purchased it, came home, put the chair in the garage on top of a bunch of newspapers and went to work! It turned out pretty cute I think!
Friday Favorite
While I have a huge love for cooking, many of my friends know that I am a failure at Lasgna making. My perfectionism and getting the noodles and layers all perfect do not mix! If I want to make Lasgna I usually have to take all the ingredients over to my friend Tiffany to arrange and neatly layer.
A few years ago though I came across a Mexican Lasagna recipe that I can tackle and its one of my favorites. I made it this week and enjoyed it for several meals!
Mexican Lasagna
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of Rotel
1 can of corn
6 corn tortillas
1 can refried beans
3 cups Mexican cheese
In a large skillet cook the beef, green pepper and onion. Add water and taco seasoning. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Place two tortillas in a greased 13 X 9 baking dish. Spread with refried beans. Add in beef/vegetable mixture. Layer with cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
A few years ago though I came across a Mexican Lasagna recipe that I can tackle and its one of my favorites. I made it this week and enjoyed it for several meals!
Mexican Lasagna
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can of Rotel
1 can of corn
6 corn tortillas
1 can refried beans
3 cups Mexican cheese
In a large skillet cook the beef, green pepper and onion. Add water and taco seasoning. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Place two tortillas in a greased 13 X 9 baking dish. Spread with refried beans. Add in beef/vegetable mixture. Layer with cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Take a Seat
I had been wanting a fun chair for my family room for months. I wasn't sure what I wanted but knew when I saw the perfect chair I would know. (that makes sense doesn't it! :) ) Late last fall I was shopping at Nebraska Furniture Mart with one of my favorite people, MA, browsing for the perfect chair. Across the room I spotted a chair with lots of pinks and magenta's. I made a beeline for it and MA quickly followed as I was telling her I see the chair, I see the chair! Sure enough once we got close enough- it was the perfect fit for my family room! Laugh if you want, I know it's a little gaudy and a little crazy but it rounds out the room perfectly!
Walk, Run, Roll Update
Yesterday was a very exciting day for our upcoming Myasthenia Gravis Walk, Run, Roll event to be held on April 9, 2011 @ Heritage Park in Olathe. You can OFFICALLY register online. I thought this day would never come. There were tears, there was pulling the hair out, there was stress and yesterday finally a giant smile. This dream is coming true! If you plan to participate please click here to register. Thank you again for your continued support of the walk!
We have had a steady stream of donations and sponsorships coming in. Added to our list of sponsors are: MyEWellness, Casey's Auto Repair, Sally Denney, Jeri & Tom Kunkle, The Evenocheck Family, The Kramer Family, Peo Chapter C Fairfield, Iowa, V Wealth Management and MD Electrodiagnosis. To anybody I may have missed I apologize. I get updates from the MGA about every week and a half so next week I should have more to list! We have received several individual donations and donations via Firstgiving. Once we have all of these plus pending sponsorships and matching funds collected we should have over $6000 in the bank! Super exciting as our goal is $15,000.
Thank you again for your support on this journey and for letting me gab about this new adventure! See you at the walk!
We have had a steady stream of donations and sponsorships coming in. Added to our list of sponsors are: MyEWellness, Casey's Auto Repair, Sally Denney, Jeri & Tom Kunkle, The Evenocheck Family, The Kramer Family, Peo Chapter C Fairfield, Iowa, V Wealth Management and MD Electrodiagnosis. To anybody I may have missed I apologize. I get updates from the MGA about every week and a half so next week I should have more to list! We have received several individual donations and donations via Firstgiving. Once we have all of these plus pending sponsorships and matching funds collected we should have over $6000 in the bank! Super exciting as our goal is $15,000.
Thank you again for your support on this journey and for letting me gab about this new adventure! See you at the walk!
A few favorite vacation pictures
With the adorable Larson kiddos on the Riverwalk
Can't you just picture sitting here with a glass of wine on a hot summer day? Ok, maybe you're thinking a margarita instead!
Making wishes and throwing coins
Cute little Kate!
Such fun architecture and scenery at the Riverwalk
Sharing a cocktail with a very special and old friend
Wine tasting, one of my top 5 things to do and in great company as well
More wine tasting
And a little more
Sunday, February 13, 2011
12 Months of Giving Back
As you know from an earlier post, I want to focus more energy this year on giving back to the community. I decided I wanted to participate in one charity event each month in some capacity. For February, as you know I took a roadtrip to Texas! Part of the plan for this road trip was to attend the Heart and Soul Gala which benefits Mosaic of Dallas.
My friend Beth Sabella is the Development Director of Mosaic and this event is her"baby." My first job out of college was a case manager at Bethphage, which is now Mosaic. It was so much fun to attend their Deep in the Heart of Texas Gala on Friday night. I got to see so many old faces and interact with many former clients who helped mold me as a case manager. It was also very fun that this cowboy/cowgirl theme allowed me to wear my PINK cowgirl boots. Unfortunately there is NOT a cute picture of me wearing my cowgirl boots. Next time!
To learn more about Mosaic and the services they provide to individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs in Dallas click here
My friend Beth Sabella is the Development Director of Mosaic and this event is her"baby." My first job out of college was a case manager at Bethphage, which is now Mosaic. It was so much fun to attend their Deep in the Heart of Texas Gala on Friday night. I got to see so many old faces and interact with many former clients who helped mold me as a case manager. It was also very fun that this cowboy/cowgirl theme allowed me to wear my PINK cowgirl boots. Unfortunately there is NOT a cute picture of me wearing my cowgirl boots. Next time!
To learn more about Mosaic and the services they provide to individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs in Dallas click here
Deep in the Heart of Texas
I just returned from a week in Texas. What a great week! Great friends, great food, great wine, great shopping! It was a much needed vacation and I even enjoyed some warmer weather. I decided I need to take a road trip at least once a year to enjoy as it seems to be a great way to "un-wind."
The drive was also a great time of much needed reflection for me and where I am in my life. I think it is important to have time to reflect on where you are at several times a year. I seem to be best at it when I am alone in the car. I thought a lot about my life in Kansas City and if it is all it is cracked up to be. While I love everything in Kansas City, I feel like I am missing something and we can all agree life is short. The majority of my friends here are married or married with children. I'm not at that point in my life and I often feel like I no longer fit in. It's a little lonely being the odd man out all the time and Kansas City is not exactly known as a place to meet people. It was the duration of my thoughts as I drove to last week. Where is there more in life? Where could I get good medical care? Where does one go? The beach? It's a nice thought that is for sure.
I also couldn't help but think what if I would have stayed in Texas nearly 8 years ago. Where would I be in life? Would I be married to a cowboy? Lord help me! :) Would I own a house? Would Jill and I have both stayed here? A lot of "what ifs" that we'll never know the answer to. I drove by my old apartment and couldn't help but think of all the memories; starting a near fire learning how to melt chocolate to make chocolate strawberries, scraping "ice" off my windshield with my kitchen utensils, having both sets of Grandparents visit my Dallas apartment (they never got to see my Kansas City home), getting my first grill and trying to learn how to light it (second near fire!), the Jamaican lady that lived downstairs and her grocery cart, buying my first car and then having it heavily damaged in a hail storm, the list goes on. It all seems like YEARS ago yet not really.
Top 10 things I miss about Texas
10. No state income taxes and cheap gas.
9. My Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Book club- loved those girls!
8. Norstrom Rack and Ross- God, I live in those stores.
7. A decent airport- fly into MCI and you'll agree- hello who puts 3 terminals in an airport and doesn't connect them? Missouri folk- that's who.
6. Snuffer's- I can smell the cheese fries now.
5. My clients- the clients I first worked for in Dallas changed my life. I will never forget them
4. Mexican Food- enough said- nothing compares in Kansas City.
3. Mild weather- ok with the exception of last week- flip flops nearly 9 months of the year.
2. Special friends, like Andrea and Beth. While we've all gone separate ways since those many years ago I will always cherish their friendship, support, love and insight they gave me on life.
1. My youth and innocence- I was so young back then, couldn't even cook myself a decent meal and had no concept yet on the impact world ahead of me. Ah, to be 22 again.
Top 10 Reasons Why I Don't Miss Texas
10. Toll Roads
9. Big hair, big boobs and red lipstick- everything is bigger in Texas- I didn't ever really have the "look" and Texas girls take FOREVER to get ready.
8. The 4 seasons- ok 3 seasons, Spring, Summer Fall- in Dallas you blink and you could miss the leaves changing color.
7. Kansas City BBQ
6. My job
5. Boomer Sooners- equally as obnoxious as the Kansas Jayhawks. The people who actually went to OU and KU are not the obnoxious part. The obnoxious part is the 95% of their fan base who went to JOCO and think their team is the only team in existence!
4. My house
3. Iowa State season football tickets
2. Special friends in Kansas City- they know who they are and they too have changed my life.
1. Ma & Pa = 4 hour trip home
Now it's back to the grind. Back to work, back to working on the Greater Kansas City Myasthenia Gravis Walk, Run & Roll, back to doing laundry and watching the snow melt! More pictures of the trip to come.
The drive was also a great time of much needed reflection for me and where I am in my life. I think it is important to have time to reflect on where you are at several times a year. I seem to be best at it when I am alone in the car. I thought a lot about my life in Kansas City and if it is all it is cracked up to be. While I love everything in Kansas City, I feel like I am missing something and we can all agree life is short. The majority of my friends here are married or married with children. I'm not at that point in my life and I often feel like I no longer fit in. It's a little lonely being the odd man out all the time and Kansas City is not exactly known as a place to meet people. It was the duration of my thoughts as I drove to last week. Where is there more in life? Where could I get good medical care? Where does one go? The beach? It's a nice thought that is for sure.
I also couldn't help but think what if I would have stayed in Texas nearly 8 years ago. Where would I be in life? Would I be married to a cowboy? Lord help me! :) Would I own a house? Would Jill and I have both stayed here? A lot of "what ifs" that we'll never know the answer to. I drove by my old apartment and couldn't help but think of all the memories; starting a near fire learning how to melt chocolate to make chocolate strawberries, scraping "ice" off my windshield with my kitchen utensils, having both sets of Grandparents visit my Dallas apartment (they never got to see my Kansas City home), getting my first grill and trying to learn how to light it (second near fire!), the Jamaican lady that lived downstairs and her grocery cart, buying my first car and then having it heavily damaged in a hail storm, the list goes on. It all seems like YEARS ago yet not really.
My first apartment
Dallas, TX- love this city
Top 10 things I miss about Texas
10. No state income taxes and cheap gas.
9. My Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Book club- loved those girls!
8. Norstrom Rack and Ross- God, I live in those stores.
7. A decent airport- fly into MCI and you'll agree- hello who puts 3 terminals in an airport and doesn't connect them? Missouri folk- that's who.
6. Snuffer's- I can smell the cheese fries now.
5. My clients- the clients I first worked for in Dallas changed my life. I will never forget them
4. Mexican Food- enough said- nothing compares in Kansas City.
3. Mild weather- ok with the exception of last week- flip flops nearly 9 months of the year.
2. Special friends, like Andrea and Beth. While we've all gone separate ways since those many years ago I will always cherish their friendship, support, love and insight they gave me on life.
1. My youth and innocence- I was so young back then, couldn't even cook myself a decent meal and had no concept yet on the impact world ahead of me. Ah, to be 22 again.
Top 10 Reasons Why I Don't Miss Texas
10. Toll Roads
9. Big hair, big boobs and red lipstick- everything is bigger in Texas- I didn't ever really have the "look" and Texas girls take FOREVER to get ready.
8. The 4 seasons- ok 3 seasons, Spring, Summer Fall- in Dallas you blink and you could miss the leaves changing color.
7. Kansas City BBQ
6. My job
5. Boomer Sooners- equally as obnoxious as the Kansas Jayhawks. The people who actually went to OU and KU are not the obnoxious part. The obnoxious part is the 95% of their fan base who went to JOCO and think their team is the only team in existence!
4. My house
3. Iowa State season football tickets
2. Special friends in Kansas City- they know who they are and they too have changed my life.
1. Ma & Pa = 4 hour trip home
Now it's back to the grind. Back to work, back to working on the Greater Kansas City Myasthenia Gravis Walk, Run & Roll, back to doing laundry and watching the snow melt! More pictures of the trip to come.
Happy Birthday Grandpa
Today would have been my Grandpa Foss's 86th birthday. I wrote a little something about my Grandpa in November 2008 for his funeral and I found it recently while cleaning up my computer. I wanted to share it today.
Grandpa once gave me a poem title, “You’re Special” but thinking back on the impact he has been on my life, all of our lives, he is the one who is special. I am lucky to be one of his three granddaughters. From the peanut brittle he used to make at Christmas time or the times he snuck out of the church service early on Easter to go “count the offering” when he was really at home making sure the Easter bunny had come!
The last several years have been very hard on my family, learning how to deal with Alzheimer’s and make sure Grandpa had the care he needed. I thank God every day that Grandpa never was fully aware of what had overtaken his life. When he began his journey with Alzheimer’s I never once remember him asking, “why me,” or complaining about his condition. He was a gentle soul who took what he was given and gave what he had.
Although sometimes that meant Grandpa got the dirty jobs. At Christmas time, when I was in the second grade, the entire Foss family, made a trip to see Aunt Julie in Nashville in our brand new ice blue woody wacker minivan. Grandpa and Grandma rode along. Uncle Kim made a wise decision to fly. It was somewhere between St. Louis and Paducah, Kentucky in the pouring rain that Mom’s suitcase took a tumble off the luggage rack on top of the minivan. It was Grandpa who had to get out of the van along the interstate and go back and grab the suitcase. There he stood in the pouring rain with a red Samsonite and a smile on his face. Ok, maybe not a smile on his face but he was the hero of our family road trip! If you ever needed help Grandpa was there and he didn’t give up.
Growing up he was such a vital part of our lives. I don’t think he ever missed a dance recital or a piano recital. He followed Jill and Clint around the state watching them play golf and Karli with her soccer. He even had the courage to try to teach Jill, Clint and I how to drive a stick shift. Bless Grandpa’s heart, while the rest of the family was bowled over in laughter looking out the front window as we each tried to make it up the driveway, he calmly and patiently worked with us. Unfortunately none of us succeeded and he probably had to get new shocks on his car the next day. By the time Karli got old enough to drive that may have been erased from his “Grandpa” duties!
Grandpa, thank you for being so special and making each of your grandchildren feel like they were the light of your life. Thank you for the memories and the life lessons you have instilled in me. Both Grandpa and Grandma have left a legacy that will forever live on in memory and spirit. I love you.
Visiting Grandpa @ the nursing home in 2004
Saturday, February 5, 2011
I have officially lost my mind
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Reflections on the Greater Kansas City Myasthenia Gravis Walk, Run & Roll
As we are deep in the midst of planning the Greater Kansas City Myasthenia Gravis Walk, Run & Roll I had to share about a conversation I had last week.
Part of the planning involves coordinating with the Johnson County Park and Recreation Department on park operations the day of the event. Last week I was talking to the coordinator and shared with her that I too work for Johnson County. She asked what I did and I shared with her. Then she asked me why I was planning an event for the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Kansas City. I shared with her that my life had been impacted by Myasthenia Gravis because I had had the disease since I was 5. There was an awkward silence on the phone and then she finally said, "I'm so sorry. I'm very sorry that you have that." As I hung up I couldn't help but think what an uncomfortable reaction.
I'm not sorry I have Myasthenia Gravis and I definitely don't want others to be. Myasthenia Gravis has shaped my life. It's part of who I am. We all have struggles in life and like I said in another posting this week, struggles are what builds your character. You take what God gives you and you run with it. You can chose to be either a victim or a fighter. I chose to be a fighter. I don't ever want people to pity me.
I can't help but think where I'd be today if I didn't have this challenge in my life. I may not have chosen the career I chose or the path I am walking down. I've had Myasthenia Gravis in my life for so long I don't know how to function with not having it. While I pray for a cure everyday and a cure would be a dream, you can never be sorry for what God gives you. It's all part of his plan.
On a side note, we are in FULL swing ahead with the walk, run, roll planning! We had a very productive meeting last week and decided to make this an official 5K! One of the committee members is working with the Kansas City Track Club to get the "official" piece up and running which will also allow us to have online registration! Stay tuned for updates with this! Our sponsorships are growing and we have several pending sponsorships. After all money is collected we should be at approximately $4800 in sponsorships! So very exciting!
Part of the planning involves coordinating with the Johnson County Park and Recreation Department on park operations the day of the event. Last week I was talking to the coordinator and shared with her that I too work for Johnson County. She asked what I did and I shared with her. Then she asked me why I was planning an event for the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Kansas City. I shared with her that my life had been impacted by Myasthenia Gravis because I had had the disease since I was 5. There was an awkward silence on the phone and then she finally said, "I'm so sorry. I'm very sorry that you have that." As I hung up I couldn't help but think what an uncomfortable reaction.
I'm not sorry I have Myasthenia Gravis and I definitely don't want others to be. Myasthenia Gravis has shaped my life. It's part of who I am. We all have struggles in life and like I said in another posting this week, struggles are what builds your character. You take what God gives you and you run with it. You can chose to be either a victim or a fighter. I chose to be a fighter. I don't ever want people to pity me.
I can't help but think where I'd be today if I didn't have this challenge in my life. I may not have chosen the career I chose or the path I am walking down. I've had Myasthenia Gravis in my life for so long I don't know how to function with not having it. While I pray for a cure everyday and a cure would be a dream, you can never be sorry for what God gives you. It's all part of his plan.
On a side note, we are in FULL swing ahead with the walk, run, roll planning! We had a very productive meeting last week and decided to make this an official 5K! One of the committee members is working with the Kansas City Track Club to get the "official" piece up and running which will also allow us to have online registration! Stay tuned for updates with this! Our sponsorships are growing and we have several pending sponsorships. After all money is collected we should be at approximately $4800 in sponsorships! So very exciting!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
It's not easy being the middle child
I came across this old picture when I was ordering some prints off snapfish tonight. Ah memories. It totally cracked me up! This was taken a few summers ago when I visited Jill in Minneapolis. Can you tell which glass of wine is for the older sister and which glass of wine is for the younger sister?
It's not easy being the middle child!
Sending thoughts and prayers
In the last two weeks, two families that I care very much about have learned they have to deal with the "C" word. My thoughts and prayers are with them as they start the battle of their lives and as the beat the "C" word. I often say that God never gives you more than you can handle although sometimes it leaves one to wonder. As well as I know struggles in life build character but it also doesn't help but make you wonder why such bad things happen to such great people.
B4 Bob and Bobette- I didn't have a picture with the whole Anderson clan. Thoughts and prayers are with them!
Mama Barb # 2 and her lovely children.
Lots of prayers and thoughts being sent your way!
Wine
Being that we are in the midst of the snowstorm of all ages, I had to write about something I love and that brings me a smile to my face! Wine. I didn't go to the grocery store before this storm started so I told my parents if all else runs out I'll be resorting to my wine collection!
Which brings me to what I am writing about, my dad's wine collection and his wine storage which I helped him start to build. Papa Foss has never been one to be very good at giving us ideas for Christmas gifts. Imagine that!? However Mama Foss is usually very good at finding ideas, ideas for just about anything actually. On Ikea shopping trip in November 2009 we came across the Gorm collection wine racks. She thought they'd be the perfect fit for their basement and to cure the problem of Dad leaving wine bottles all over the floor. Seems very problematic don't you think?
So I purcahsed some pieces of the Gorm collection and decided I'd give Dad a few of the shevles for Christmas. You'll be surprised to know that once I brought the wine shelves home I got out my tools and began to piece the shelves together for Dad. I thought it'd be a better gift if it was put together, tied with a bow and topped with a bottle of wine. Let me tell you, it looked so cute once it was all put together. The sad thing is I apparently didn't tighten the screws enough and when my dad picked it up it convinently took on a slight tilt. Nothing he couldn't fix but most certainly got the giggling attention of my sister and brother.
A year later his wine shelves have evolved and I can bet the Gorm collection at the Foss house will keep growing. The wine bottles are no longer on the floor and the mama is happy. We all know if the mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy! :) Now if I was snowed in at their house you can bet I'd be breaking into their little wine collection.
Which brings me to what I am writing about, my dad's wine collection and his wine storage which I helped him start to build. Papa Foss has never been one to be very good at giving us ideas for Christmas gifts. Imagine that!? However Mama Foss is usually very good at finding ideas, ideas for just about anything actually. On Ikea shopping trip in November 2009 we came across the Gorm collection wine racks. She thought they'd be the perfect fit for their basement and to cure the problem of Dad leaving wine bottles all over the floor. Seems very problematic don't you think?
So I purcahsed some pieces of the Gorm collection and decided I'd give Dad a few of the shevles for Christmas. You'll be surprised to know that once I brought the wine shelves home I got out my tools and began to piece the shelves together for Dad. I thought it'd be a better gift if it was put together, tied with a bow and topped with a bottle of wine. Let me tell you, it looked so cute once it was all put together. The sad thing is I apparently didn't tighten the screws enough and when my dad picked it up it convinently took on a slight tilt. Nothing he couldn't fix but most certainly got the giggling attention of my sister and brother.
A year later his wine shelves have evolved and I can bet the Gorm collection at the Foss house will keep growing. The wine bottles are no longer on the floor and the mama is happy. We all know if the mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy! :) Now if I was snowed in at their house you can bet I'd be breaking into their little wine collection.
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