One of our trips before the 2007 year was over included a four day trip to Illinois and Michigan. We started our extended weekend with the Chicago temple. Our trip to the temple was a momentous occasion for us as it was the one year anniversary of our temple marriage. What a wonderful feeling to attend the temple as eternal companions.The second day of our trip included a trip to the infamous IKEA. Our goal.......to find an entertainment center for Morgan's graduation present (a plasma TV). I
t was quite the chore as we both had our own entertainment criteria. I wanted a visually appealing center that fit with the remainder of our decor and could organize the entertainment equipment, house the numerous baskets and knick knacks adorning our home, and keep it from looking like Best Buy threw up in our living room. Morgan, on the other hand, was looking for anything that was high enough to house a TV for his viewing pleasure. We eventually settled on two pieces with the hopes of adding on in the near future. Overall it was a productive and fun day as I introduced Morgan to all the nuances of IKEA.
t was quite the chore as we both had our own entertainment criteria. I wanted a visually appealing center that fit with the remainder of our decor and could organize the entertainment equipment, house the numerous baskets and knick knacks adorning our home, and keep it from looking like Best Buy threw up in our living room. Morgan, on the other hand, was looking for anything that was high enough to house a TV for his viewing pleasure. We eventually settled on two pieces with the hopes of adding on in the near future. Overall it was a productive and fun day as I introduced Morgan to all the nuances of IKEA.
Our third day we went shopping in Shaumburg and then headed to Michigan for the conclusion of our trip at TimberRidge Ski Resort. It was an interesting day as Morgan and I had 
both been skiing before, but never together. I should also mention that our latest skiing trip had been at least 10 years ago! Needless to say we were both a bit scared of looking completely idiotic on the slopes. My fears were soon dissolved as I quickly 
remembered how to turn, slow down, and stop on the bunnyslopes. However, whoever said bunnyslopes were easy didn't know Morgan. We'll just say that Morgan was able to perfect the patented pie technique, which he continued to use on all the slopes for the remainder of the day. It was quite entertaining! Although I claim to be the "expert" between the two of us, I think we each had our fair share of falls. My favorite was when I hit a large patch of soft snow, flipped and twisted my body in ways I didn't think I could, ripped my new snow pants, and created a beautiful purplish-blue shiner on my shin with one of my skis.
both been skiing before, but never together. I should also mention that our latest skiing trip had been at least 10 years ago! Needless to say we were both a bit scared of looking completely idiotic on the slopes. My fears were soon dissolved as I quickly 
remembered how to turn, slow down, and stop on the bunnyslopes. However, whoever said bunnyslopes were easy didn't know Morgan. We'll just say that Morgan was able to perfect the patented pie technique, which he continued to use on all the slopes for the remainder of the day. It was quite entertaining! Although I claim to be the "expert" between the two of us, I think we each had our fair share of falls. My favorite was when I hit a large patch of soft snow, flipped and twisted my body in ways I didn't think I could, ripped my new snow pants, and created a beautiful purplish-blue shiner on my shin with one of my skis. I still don't think I will forget the image of Morgan, the self-proclaimed stellar athlete, who couldn't straighten his skis out even if he were standing still. Some people were just not meant to ski, but they sure are entertaining to those of us who can ski behind them and watch.
I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe last time I tried to ski was when I was 11 and I think the day ended with me in tears.