I failed to mention this before, but Brian and I brewed a Belgian lambic (specifically, a clone of Lindemans Framboise) over Thanksgiving vacation. This was the 3rd all-grain brew that Brian has made since getting his new beer brewing rig. If all goes well tomorrow, we’ll be making the 4th (a stout).
Anyway, the lambic is looking pretty good. We racked it last weekend and it tastes good already. It’ll be ready the 2nd weekend in February. I can’t wait to try it!
I’m pretty sure I saw this movie before and I know Brian did, but we watched it again for a Family Movie Night. It was enjoyed by all–what a great story! Of course, the book was way better, but that’s usually how it goes.
The last time I took Jake to the dentist, he informed us that Jake has a baby tooth that hasn’t come out yet (and the adult tooth is formed and ready to come in). He was concerned that there wasn’t room for the adult tooth so he referred us to an orthodontist. We visited the orthodontist yesterday, and you guessed it–Jake needs braces. His teeth aren’t too bad, but there is some crowding and braces will fix that. If the baby tooth doesn’t come out on its own, it will need to be pulled, so Jake’s working on that. And, I’m working on the payment plan–braces are expensive!
Favorite movie: I didn’t have a favorite movie per se, but by genre, here’s what I liked best. Comedy: Friends with Benefits. Horror: The Cabin in the Woods. (What a unique film this was!) Drama: The Hunger Games (a great story made even better by Jennifer Lawrence).
Favorite television: Without a doubt, The Walking Dead (this has a good chance of being my favorite series ever). I also highly enjoy Breaking Bad. While it was a little slow last year, it was probably all setup for the final season, for which I have high expectations. And, I started watching Sons of Anarchy at the end of the year. Not sure how this will rank in the grand scheme of things, but I do enjoy looking at Jax Teller for now.
Favorite music: I’m still hung up on the Foo Fighters. I don’t think I bought any “new” music in 2012. 2013 holds much promise, though.
We went to Forest County for vacation and we had so much fun we’re going back in 2013!
It was a great year for the garden. The weather got nice in March and pretty much stayed that way for the rest of the season. I canned a bunch of stuff (but not enough tomatoes). Jake made me a couple of raised garden beds so I was able to plant even more stuff (and, in one of the raised beds, I planted a fall garden in a hoop house, too).
Other notable achievements: we paid off the house which was a good thing because we had to buy a new vehicle; and, we learned how to make cheese.
I have a good feeling about 2013 and not just because 13 is my lucky number (I don’t believe in luck, by the way).
This was one of the crassest movies I have ever seen. It was hilarious. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it because you will no doubt think less of me having watched it.