Madelyn was the only one brave enough to use chopsticks
Ryan was the only one able to catch a shrimp that was thrown by the chef. Madelyn dodged the shrimp and I got hit right in the face with a shrimp.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sal's
It is no secret that the 3 of us love to eat out. In an average week we eat out at least 3 times, usually once during the week and a couple times on the weekend. However, it isn't unheard of for us to eat out 5 times a week. As I've said before...I.Hate.To.Cook, and although Ryan is a great cook, it isn't his favorite thing either. A majority of the time we will just go to a local establishment, but every now and then we will make our way to the metropolis for a decent meal. One of our favorite places is the Japanese Steak House. We enjoy being entertained by the "chef" as we watch him cook and the food is fabulous. There are several Japanese Steak Houses to choose from in Wichita, but we usually prefer Sumos or Sals. Saturday night Sumos was at capacity so we went to Sals where there was no wait. Ryan and I love their fried rice, and we all enjoyed the steak and shrimp. We walked away feeling miserably full.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Cookie Time
There are 8 Flavors to Choose From:
Thanks-A-Lot
Shout Outs
Lemonades
Shortbread
Thin Mints
Peanut Butter Patties
Caramel deLites
Peanut Butter Sandwich
If you would like to buy a box or ten for the low price of $3.50/per box you can email us at muhlig34@att.net. Madelyn is excited to sell, sell, sell.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Larger than Life
I have worked at Starkey for over 11 years and in those years I have gotten to know numerous adults and children with disabilities. Some are just mere acquaintances while others have forever made an impact in my life and I will be forever grateful for the time I got to spend with them.
In my field of work we all know that we will get attached with some of the people we serve. It is impossible not to, and I actually consider it one of the perks of my job. The downfall of becoming attached means at some point I will experience loss. Unfortunately, I experienced such a loss this past week. One of my favorite clients that I would consider larger than life passed away unexpectantly. He had received services from Starkey since 1975, when it was still just a school, and Starkey residential services since the early 1980s. He was a large fellow towering over most people and had a bark that was much bigger than his bite. He loved his family, taking trips, and the KC Chiefs and KU until they lost. Whenever I would be providing tours in the Starkey workshop it was a gauranteed that I would have a visit with him. He either would tell me he was going to take a trip to KC or his sister was having a baby. In all the years I had known him I'm pretty sure his sister was pregnant the entire time and had at least 26 kids. He had no concept of time, which made talking to him even more amusing. I am still in disbelief that he is gone and I miss him immensely. I always looked forward to our visits and providing tours will not be the same now that he is gone. He was larger than life and I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to know him. He, like many of the other clients, is the reason that I love my job.
In my field of work we all know that we will get attached with some of the people we serve. It is impossible not to, and I actually consider it one of the perks of my job. The downfall of becoming attached means at some point I will experience loss. Unfortunately, I experienced such a loss this past week. One of my favorite clients that I would consider larger than life passed away unexpectantly. He had received services from Starkey since 1975, when it was still just a school, and Starkey residential services since the early 1980s. He was a large fellow towering over most people and had a bark that was much bigger than his bite. He loved his family, taking trips, and the KC Chiefs and KU until they lost. Whenever I would be providing tours in the Starkey workshop it was a gauranteed that I would have a visit with him. He either would tell me he was going to take a trip to KC or his sister was having a baby. In all the years I had known him I'm pretty sure his sister was pregnant the entire time and had at least 26 kids. He had no concept of time, which made talking to him even more amusing. I am still in disbelief that he is gone and I miss him immensely. I always looked forward to our visits and providing tours will not be the same now that he is gone. He was larger than life and I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to know him. He, like many of the other clients, is the reason that I love my job.
Monday, January 10, 2011
First Snow
We finally had our first real snow of the season. Although it wasn't enough to cancel school, it was just enough to make my 25 mile drive to work that normally takes 30 minutes, be drug out to 50 minutes. Of course being behind a snow plow part of the way did not help any. These are the days that I'm envious of Ryan's two mile drive to work.
As soon as Madelyn arrived at her sitter's house she was playing in the snow. Once I picked her up and she finished her homework she was back out in the snow. Although she was a bit disappointed that the snow did not pack well she is thrilled to finally have snow this winter.
As soon as Madelyn arrived at her sitter's house she was playing in the snow. Once I picked her up and she finished her homework she was back out in the snow. Although she was a bit disappointed that the snow did not pack well she is thrilled to finally have snow this winter.
As soon as Ryan got home from working out with the wrestling boys he told Madelyn he was taking her to the big hill to sled. It was already dark but that didn't stop them from going up and down the hill about a dozen times.
Best buds
I stayed nice and cozy in the truck and only stepped out to take pics. I prefer to sled when it is a tad bit warmer and light out. Yeah I'm a fun hater. :)d
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