Howdy
I feel rather unmotivated to keep this updated for a few reasons. One being the fact that it's just too much work to put pictures on. We don't have net at our house and we don't have the camera program thingy that we need on Maffs old work computer. So you see, it's difficult. The other reason is that half the time I feel like I'm only writing to myself because of the lack of comments I get. But as I thought about it I said to myself "Self, why did you start this blog in the first place? The first few entries weren't even written with people in mind, I never thought people would read this! So why does it matter how many people do or don't care, I'll just write for the pure enjoyment of it."
And so here I am again, with not much to say, but I enjoy typing and wasting time. I'm at work and have exactly 7.5 days left here. That makes me so sad. I love my job and I'll miss the girls so much. I'll miss the people that come in too, I love this town and being part of it. I know that once the baby is here it'll be different I won't miss work as much 'cause I'll be so preoccupied, but the first few weeks will be odd. Sniff. At this point I am planning on coming back, but I'm open to change if something drastic were to happen. The baby is growing so much! I'll have to post a picture this week so you can see the difference. I actually feel quite pregnant now (most the time anyways, sometimes I still forget my condition). The baby likes laying on the right side of me, this results in a very odd shaped tummy for mamma. It's kicks are a lot more defined now, sometimes painful and always surprising. Anyhoo, I know Ryan hates hearing all this baby stuff, so I'll spare you any more details.
The weather has been so nice here! It's incredible. My poor hubbie got a bad sunburn this week. It's funny 'cause last week my dad was up to build and it was so windy. As soon as the new work week began without him (once he'd gone home) it was hot, sunny and calm. Now he's on his way back for a few more days, and wouldn't you know it, the winds picked up again and it's supposed to rain. Haa haa! So anyhoo, house stuff is going pretty good. Of course it's not as fast as we'd like, but everyone here is so stinkin busy. We're praying the trusses will be here by Friday for both houses. Again, I really need to post pictures!
Last weekend was the town garage sale. This is kinda like the parade of garage sales that communities do in Calgary, only it's better. Lot's of people sell hotdogs and homemade cookies, and theres people on Main Street selling stuff too. I love just walking around and running into so many people you know and talking. I bought a bunch of super cute baby clothes. Other than that I just kept thinking about moving in a few months. I do not want to move anything more than we already have. But oh man I'm looking forward to moving. I can't believe how much room we'll have, I'm pretty sure I'll just feel lost for the first bit. But it won't take long to fill it up. In some ways I'll miss our little place. It's so comfy and easy to clean. And I don't have to walk far from the kitchen to the couch, that's important!
We have a new girl at work. So far it's going great! We don't have to close for lunch anymore, which is so so so much better. Her name is Kristy and I think she'll fit in here well. Man, I'm gonna miss it here. I'll have to go for walks a lot and pop by.
I don't think there's anything else terribly exciting going on. Todays Matthews birthday, yipeee!! I made waffles with whip cream and blackberries today, oh man it was yum! Tonight we get to go to Golden Star, it's his fav. Anyhoo, this is long and dull, I apologize. Next time will be short and sweet. Love you all!!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Gameboys are not water proof!!
Sorry I haven't been updated you on my life lately! It's not because I'm too busy or anything, sometimes I just don't know how interesting my life is, so I spare you. But this week has actually been a bit interesting, at least to us. Oh, the other reason I haven't been updating is 'cause we don't have our computer right now which means, no pictures until then.
We started building the house this week! And by we I don't mean me. I've been working and that's been a bummer 'cause I wish I could be around more to see everything that's happening. So the one house that we're selling has walls and I haven't seen it for 24 hours, so most likely theres a lot more there that I don't even know about. We're framing both of them at the same time, then finishing ours first so we can move in by the 15th of Aug. It's still hard to believe that it's our house. Crazy crazy.
My dads been here all week (to frame of course) and it's been so nice. Our family hangs out a lot more when he's here to initiate things. We had a bbq at Serenas on sunday, dinner at Grandmas on Tue and now dinner together again tonight. That's how it was last year, we were always together, I miss it so much. I can't wait to have a house to invite everyone to all the time, yipee!
The babys getting a lot bigger, which unfortunatly means that I'm also getting bigger. I'm finding that all my clothes are either way to small ('cause they're not maternity, just bigger normal clothes) or way to big ('cause they're maternity which still don't really fit that well). I love being pregnant. I've had lots of energy and just love feeling the baby move, it's so cute! My back is still bothering me, but I'll live. Last night I had a bath, and played gameboy in the bath, I'm addicted. But when I turned the shower on and still had the gameboy it, well, just don't try it yourself, not a good idea. It still works though!
Anyhoo, I get to go eat lunch soon, so I should pretend I'm getting some work done before that. I'm going to Calgary this weekend. I'm driving my dad home Friday after work, and my friend Adrienne is getting marriend on Sat. and my sis is coming home Sun, yipeee!!! I'm so excited. I'll probably stay 'till Tue. I'm trying to get excited 'cause at the same time it's hard to leave Matthew. We still haven't been apart since we've been married. We had to spend so long away before we were married how is it fair to be away now? I'm sad. I'll miss him . He has fire training this weekend, and his papa will be here (again!)
Ok, so hopefully I'll see some of you this weekend! As for the rest of you, I miss you and hey in a few months I'll have a house and a baby, what a good excuse to come visit!
We started building the house this week! And by we I don't mean me. I've been working and that's been a bummer 'cause I wish I could be around more to see everything that's happening. So the one house that we're selling has walls and I haven't seen it for 24 hours, so most likely theres a lot more there that I don't even know about. We're framing both of them at the same time, then finishing ours first so we can move in by the 15th of Aug. It's still hard to believe that it's our house. Crazy crazy.
My dads been here all week (to frame of course) and it's been so nice. Our family hangs out a lot more when he's here to initiate things. We had a bbq at Serenas on sunday, dinner at Grandmas on Tue and now dinner together again tonight. That's how it was last year, we were always together, I miss it so much. I can't wait to have a house to invite everyone to all the time, yipee!
The babys getting a lot bigger, which unfortunatly means that I'm also getting bigger. I'm finding that all my clothes are either way to small ('cause they're not maternity, just bigger normal clothes) or way to big ('cause they're maternity which still don't really fit that well). I love being pregnant. I've had lots of energy and just love feeling the baby move, it's so cute! My back is still bothering me, but I'll live. Last night I had a bath, and played gameboy in the bath, I'm addicted. But when I turned the shower on and still had the gameboy it, well, just don't try it yourself, not a good idea. It still works though!
Anyhoo, I get to go eat lunch soon, so I should pretend I'm getting some work done before that. I'm going to Calgary this weekend. I'm driving my dad home Friday after work, and my friend Adrienne is getting marriend on Sat. and my sis is coming home Sun, yipeee!!! I'm so excited. I'll probably stay 'till Tue. I'm trying to get excited 'cause at the same time it's hard to leave Matthew. We still haven't been apart since we've been married. We had to spend so long away before we were married how is it fair to be away now? I'm sad. I'll miss him . He has fire training this weekend, and his papa will be here (again!)
Ok, so hopefully I'll see some of you this weekend! As for the rest of you, I miss you and hey in a few months I'll have a house and a baby, what a good excuse to come visit!
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
My aching back
That's right, my back hurts. I'm getting it fixed tomorrow though, yipee! I can hardly wait. We went to a movie tonight and I could barely sit through it those seats were so uncomfy. We saw benchwarmers. Hmm... is all I can say. At first I thought it was a try hard Napolean, but it definitly improved. It had some gay humor in it which I just find lame and not funny AT ALL!
I'm not working this week, but I'm busier than I would be if I was working. I've been doing errands in town. We're starting to make our adorable baby bassinet this week, it's so cute. If you wanna see a picture it's on www.cariboo.us it's the top left picture called the classic bassinet. I'm also trying to get junk in our house packed up so we have a bit of breathing room before this baby gets here. It seems like it's coming so fast!
This was Christine and I in Salem having some hot chocy, delish! I also need to show you how beautiful it was there!
This is a road right by the Hildebrant house that we drove by all the time, I would just gawk everytime we drove by. Then on our way home we went through the Ice Parkway south of Jasper and had the sudden desire to go snowboarding.
It was an incredible drive. I have so many more pictures to post but it's way past this girls bed time. I love you all and I'll talk to you soon.
I'm not working this week, but I'm busier than I would be if I was working. I've been doing errands in town. We're starting to make our adorable baby bassinet this week, it's so cute. If you wanna see a picture it's on www.cariboo.us it's the top left picture called the classic bassinet. I'm also trying to get junk in our house packed up so we have a bit of breathing room before this baby gets here. It seems like it's coming so fast!
This was Christine and I in Salem having some hot chocy, delish! I also need to show you how beautiful it was there!
This is a road right by the Hildebrant house that we drove by all the time, I would just gawk everytime we drove by. Then on our way home we went through the Ice Parkway south of Jasper and had the sudden desire to go snowboarding.
It was an incredible drive. I have so many more pictures to post but it's way past this girls bed time. I love you all and I'll talk to you soon.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Back in Town
Oh man! We're home, and it's kinda good to be here. We had such an amazing time with Matthews family visiting, shopping, and of course eating. So yea, it was bittersweet I guess. Matthew ended up getting really sick while we were there, poor little duffer. So anyhoo, we stayed an extra day so he could sleep a little longer before hitting the road. We stayed with Ro and Christine most of the time, then headed up to Portland area to stay with Nathan, Erin, and Clara. Oh man, it was good to finally spend time with them, usually it's so rushed. Clara was so cute, I'll post pics as soon as we get our computer back (it's getting an improvement with Matthews oldest bro Eric). Nathan and Erin haved moved into their beautiful house since we were there last. I felt so spoiled the whole time, it was awesome! It is definitely a dream house. We were very inspired for ideas for our house. I looked at decorating mags while there and think I have the baby roomed planned, I can't wait! Only 2 months and it'll be here already! It's hard to believe.
On our way home we stopped at my grandparents in B.C. I missed the rest of my fam by about half an hour, I was so sad! Then we kept driving up through the Ice Parkway (which by the way costs 18$ for about 2hours of very windy driving) but it was almost worth it, it was just gorgeous. Again, I'll post pics when mr. computer is back. By the time we were home we'd had two 10hr days and I did most of that for my sick hubbie. I was exhausted and am just now semi recovering. Work has been pretty slow this week, it's boring. Both of us are feeling a little overwhelmed right now. Matthew is volunteering for the fire department and building a house for the first time. I'm bearing him a child, still trying to work with Mary Kay and keep up our little household. It may seem trivial but sometimes things seem big in your own eyes you know? But we know whos hands all our problems are. Even more than that, we need to look at the big picture and remember what really matters, that's something I've been reminded of a lot lately. The Kingdom of God is what were living for, not this dingy world. That's exciting.
Well folks, that's about all I got in my right now. I'm working and still haven't had lunch (for a pregnant lady that's a miricle) Matthew was sweet and brought me a sandwich, but didn't put cheese on it. Honestly does he know me at all, me the one who could just take bites outta a brick of cheese. Crazy. Love you all, and I'll be back soon if this boring work week keeps up.
On our way home we stopped at my grandparents in B.C. I missed the rest of my fam by about half an hour, I was so sad! Then we kept driving up through the Ice Parkway (which by the way costs 18$ for about 2hours of very windy driving) but it was almost worth it, it was just gorgeous. Again, I'll post pics when mr. computer is back. By the time we were home we'd had two 10hr days and I did most of that for my sick hubbie. I was exhausted and am just now semi recovering. Work has been pretty slow this week, it's boring. Both of us are feeling a little overwhelmed right now. Matthew is volunteering for the fire department and building a house for the first time. I'm bearing him a child, still trying to work with Mary Kay and keep up our little household. It may seem trivial but sometimes things seem big in your own eyes you know? But we know whos hands all our problems are. Even more than that, we need to look at the big picture and remember what really matters, that's something I've been reminded of a lot lately. The Kingdom of God is what were living for, not this dingy world. That's exciting.
Well folks, that's about all I got in my right now. I'm working and still haven't had lunch (for a pregnant lady that's a miricle) Matthew was sweet and brought me a sandwich, but didn't put cheese on it. Honestly does he know me at all, me the one who could just take bites outta a brick of cheese. Crazy. Love you all, and I'll be back soon if this boring work week keeps up.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Hey dudes!
These are my cutie nieces Rosemarie and Judy. I love them, it's so good to get to spend time with them. We're staying at their house so we get to see them lots. When we first got here Rose was wearing this very same p.j. combo (the jammies on the head thing) so I thought it was funny to find this pic on their computer. Obviously it's something that happens a lot. Judy is so big now and so different than she used to be. God is healing her of Downsyndrome and it's amazing to watch. She interacts so well and is such a joy to be with. I love these girls. I'm supposed to be comparing prices for baby stuff right now so I gotta jet. Love ya all
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Beautiful Oregon
Here we are in Oregon, it's goregous! I'll post a pic when we get home. It's green everywhere, so warm and all the blossoms are out. It's so so beautiful. We're staying with Roland and Christine who we often refer to as our "spiritual mommie and daddie" they teach us so much and are so encouraging. It's been so nice to relax with the fam, I love them all so much. We're also trying to get some shopping done for baby stuff. I feel so unprepared. I'm realizing how soon this babe is getting here! So I bought a few cute clothes and we're looking at furniture 'n stuff. It's fun, but kinda stressful. Baby's moving a lot today, I think it's all the bad stuff I'm eating. Costco hot dog and huge piece of cheese cake, all in one day! I'm a rebel when I'm on holidays.
Deb, are you gonna be at Grandmas this weekend? We're staying at their house on Sat night and probably leaving around 10 after breakie on Sunday. I'd love to see you guys if you'll be around! I don't know how late we'll be going through on Sat, but maybe on Sun if you're up we'll see you.
Anyhoo, sorry 'bout that side note. My tummy looks mutated right now, it's so odd! The baby just shifted all over to the right, I'm very lopsided.
K, just wanted to let you know how awsome the weather is here to make you Canadians jelous. Love you all! Ciao!
Deb, are you gonna be at Grandmas this weekend? We're staying at their house on Sat night and probably leaving around 10 after breakie on Sunday. I'd love to see you guys if you'll be around! I don't know how late we'll be going through on Sat, but maybe on Sun if you're up we'll see you.
Anyhoo, sorry 'bout that side note. My tummy looks mutated right now, it's so odd! The baby just shifted all over to the right, I'm very lopsided.
K, just wanted to let you know how awsome the weather is here to make you Canadians jelous. Love you all! Ciao!
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Preggo and creepy uncle pics
Alrighty folks, this is just gonna be a bunch of pictues, yipee!! Ummm that is if my computer decides to work. I'm just waiting for the pics to upload. I don't have time for this! We're leaving for Oregon in hopefully one hour and I still have to pack and make supper and finish the laundry, ack! I'm so so excited to get in the car and go! I'm reading a good book right now, and knitting a baby blankie. So I'll have lots to keep me sane.
Ok, this pic I tried to take of myself today after church but couldn't figure out the timer. Just as I was about to give up Leah came over and saved me. Otherwise you'd be seeing a lot of weird angle pictures of my face and my belly and not a whole lot that would make sense. This shirt makes me feel fat, but hey I'm pregnant I guess thats normal. This other preggy pic was taken a few weeks ago, and yes I believe I did have bare feet:-) I'm going to update the "hole" post with a pic so scroll down there. And the last pic is my new little "nephew" Joel. He's actually a second cousin, but who really keeps track?
Ok, we've had lots of adventures with Matthews facial hair this week. I don't remember if I've already mentioned this, but just in case I haven't I'll update you on the situation. So he's joining the volunteer fire department and as a result has to be clean shaven, waaaahh!!! I love my husbands face, I'll miss his burns 'n stuff. So heres his burns going bye bye and his lovely face minus the hair. He looks so young to me. It's really weird to get used to.
I'm still so so bad on the computer, I can't believe how ignorant I am! I don't know why these pictures aren't going where I want them to, but you get the point. K, gonna jet now. Love you all, and look at previous posts for a couple more older pictures.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Soon and very soon
Ok folks, my lovely sis taught me how to post pictures finally (since Ryan is apparently ignoring me lately) so now that I know how to do it I'll take a picture of my big bowl full of jelly (well it's not really jelly, it's actually a cute little baby) and post it yipee! Just to prove that I really know how to do this, here's a pic of my favorite little girl ever. This is Andreas daughter Rayah, she'll be two this Tuesday! This picture was taken in the fall before she lost some baby fat. She's getting to be more little girl and less baby everyday. She's a very good big sister now and always points to her little bro and repeats "Joel Joel Joel" until whoever she is talking to acknowledges her. Aww so helpful. Ok, I gotta jet, I have a cake in the oven. Ciao!
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Church Plant
Hello hello
I'm so thrilled that people are actually reading my blog! Thanks Auntie Deb and Felicia for your comments, you have no idea what a joy it is during my boring work day to see those little gems. Well, I come to you on another boring work day with an exciting topic that I haven't even mentioned yet!
We go to a little Mennonite church in the farm country in an even smaller town than the one we live. I love our church! The past couple years we've been busting at the seems and have decided to have a new church in the bustling city close by. Ok yea, for those that don't know, it IS NOT a big city. It's a dirty loud trucker/oil city. For some reason my heart just loves it though (sometimes it's a challenge, but there's something about it that's home). Anyhoo, the meeting started out as planning meetings and have since become so much more. A group of about 20 of us meet once a month for worship and prayer (we still attend the "parent" church as well). It has been so refreshing for M and I to be part of this. We are seeing a true church, the closest thing we've experienced to what we imagine the new testament church to be like. We take turns hosting the meetings and usually sing, share, pray, and of course eat. We are Mennonite after all. This weekend we're having a casual get together with the kids as well (who usually stay at home) and having a potluck, should be good. We are just leaving this in Gods trusting hands, and excited to see what will happen with it. We don't care at all about 'typical' details like a building and childcare. Those things will be taken care of in a way we can't imagine right now.
Yesterday I took a spiritual gifts test, and was very surprised by the results. One of my highest spiritual gifts was Faith, followed by apostles/.... something else I can't remember. But it talked a lot about how I'm a pioneer in the church area. I know this is something that has grown in me drastically the past few months. If I had taken the test before this church started I would have been intimidated by the questions it was asking me about church planting, and as a result would have scored low in that area. Now as it is, I feel excited, challenged, and exhilarated. We're definitely committed to this and don't know at all what that means.
So yea, I just wanted to share that with ya'll (borrowing the Yankee language of my traitor sis) 'cause it's on my heart and I'm excited. I'll keep you updated fer sure.
Next week we're going on a long long road trip to Oregon to see M's fam. I can't wait to just talk and shop and eat and talk and talk and talk. I love his family. I'm so blessed by lots of sis-in-laws (two of which are also pregnant right now). His brother and sis-in-law Roland and Christine (who's little girl was our flower girl) are kinda our spiritual mom and dad. it will be so good to be with them and learn and be encouraged. I feel so lazy lately, I need to be pushed right now. I guess I'm just thinking about being a parent and what kind of family I want this baby to come into. My main thing I'm realizing is selfishness and how terribly hindering that is to a child. So I have less than three months to clean up my act before I'm a Mommy. Oh boy, that's crazy!
On our way home we're hoping to stop at my grandparents house YIPEE!! I love them! And hopefully I'll get to see my 'rents and aunts and uncle and cousins too, oh man I love my fam. My grandparents have been such an incredible example to all of us, what a blessing. They are prayer warriors and I believe their prayers have held this family together. I'm sure we'll never know the extent of what God has kept us all from as a result of their prayers.
Owww I picked a hang nail and it's bleeding!!! Ok, I'm at work hence the reason this is somewhat random and interrupted, sorry! It's getting to be that time of day where I need to get some work done. Adios all, and tons of kisses! Oh one more thing, I've officially changed my email to hollhil@gmail.com sweet, talk to ya later!
P.S. M is sick :-( I think he has the flu. Also, our hole is no longer just a hole, it now has concrete, yipee!!
I'm so thrilled that people are actually reading my blog! Thanks Auntie Deb and Felicia for your comments, you have no idea what a joy it is during my boring work day to see those little gems. Well, I come to you on another boring work day with an exciting topic that I haven't even mentioned yet!
We go to a little Mennonite church in the farm country in an even smaller town than the one we live. I love our church! The past couple years we've been busting at the seems and have decided to have a new church in the bustling city close by. Ok yea, for those that don't know, it IS NOT a big city. It's a dirty loud trucker/oil city. For some reason my heart just loves it though (sometimes it's a challenge, but there's something about it that's home). Anyhoo, the meeting started out as planning meetings and have since become so much more. A group of about 20 of us meet once a month for worship and prayer (we still attend the "parent" church as well). It has been so refreshing for M and I to be part of this. We are seeing a true church, the closest thing we've experienced to what we imagine the new testament church to be like. We take turns hosting the meetings and usually sing, share, pray, and of course eat. We are Mennonite after all. This weekend we're having a casual get together with the kids as well (who usually stay at home) and having a potluck, should be good. We are just leaving this in Gods trusting hands, and excited to see what will happen with it. We don't care at all about 'typical' details like a building and childcare. Those things will be taken care of in a way we can't imagine right now.
Yesterday I took a spiritual gifts test, and was very surprised by the results. One of my highest spiritual gifts was Faith, followed by apostles/.... something else I can't remember. But it talked a lot about how I'm a pioneer in the church area. I know this is something that has grown in me drastically the past few months. If I had taken the test before this church started I would have been intimidated by the questions it was asking me about church planting, and as a result would have scored low in that area. Now as it is, I feel excited, challenged, and exhilarated. We're definitely committed to this and don't know at all what that means.
So yea, I just wanted to share that with ya'll (borrowing the Yankee language of my traitor sis) 'cause it's on my heart and I'm excited. I'll keep you updated fer sure.
Next week we're going on a long long road trip to Oregon to see M's fam. I can't wait to just talk and shop and eat and talk and talk and talk. I love his family. I'm so blessed by lots of sis-in-laws (two of which are also pregnant right now). His brother and sis-in-law Roland and Christine (who's little girl was our flower girl) are kinda our spiritual mom and dad. it will be so good to be with them and learn and be encouraged. I feel so lazy lately, I need to be pushed right now. I guess I'm just thinking about being a parent and what kind of family I want this baby to come into. My main thing I'm realizing is selfishness and how terribly hindering that is to a child. So I have less than three months to clean up my act before I'm a Mommy. Oh boy, that's crazy!
On our way home we're hoping to stop at my grandparents house YIPEE!! I love them! And hopefully I'll get to see my 'rents and aunts and uncle and cousins too, oh man I love my fam. My grandparents have been such an incredible example to all of us, what a blessing. They are prayer warriors and I believe their prayers have held this family together. I'm sure we'll never know the extent of what God has kept us all from as a result of their prayers.
Owww I picked a hang nail and it's bleeding!!! Ok, I'm at work hence the reason this is somewhat random and interrupted, sorry! It's getting to be that time of day where I need to get some work done. Adios all, and tons of kisses! Oh one more thing, I've officially changed my email to hollhil@gmail.com sweet, talk to ya later!
P.S. M is sick :-( I think he has the flu. Also, our hole is no longer just a hole, it now has concrete, yipee!!
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Busy Busy Bees
Life is picking up here in our sunny town. The weather is staying above zero and everything is turning into a mud pit as a result. M's parents were just here for a visit, it was..... good. I was so tired the whole time, but it was nice to have them here. We ate lots of good food, I have to admit that I like showing off a bit when people are over. I don't think I'm a great cook, but I like making good things and just having a comfy time with people. Now they are on their way to Tim and Arias house in P.G., did I mention that they were just in Texas last week. Oh man, they're just crazy. But apparently Texas was colder than here, yipee!
We went to Ed a couple weeks ago to hang out with Travis, Laura, and Amy. It was so much fun, went to the water park for the first time and did lots of shopping. I was also tired that weekend, seems this pregnancy thing is hard work sometimes! It dumped snow while we were there, our poor car was buried. We drove around in the 'Burb' all weekend and had some pretty good laughs and possibly got lost a few time, stupid city!
The weekend after that we went to P.G. for Tim's birthday. Pretty sure the theme of this month is "Good Food". This weekend was the climax of that. Aria made a cheesecake, oh it was incredible. We made Samosas, fried chicken, really good veggie dip, uhhh yea a bunch of other random things. The next morning the guys made steak, eggs, prawns, waffles, the works. It was just wow, so amazing. Matthew had apparently never eaten prawns before and thought it was a good idea to eat the wee little legs and shell ,yuck! It's no wonder he doesn't like the things!
Next weekend (April 8th ish) we're going to Oregon for about 10 days! I'm determined to just drive straight down there, but the H's think this is a crazy idea. Obviously they don't know how us M's travel! Get in the car, go and only stop if you can pee, gas and food up at the same place, and you better get back in the car in 10 minutes or else! And you only stop once every 7 or 8 hours, depending on how good your car is on gas. I love it. But for some reasons these H's like rest stops. I can't figure out if it's the free coffee (which I mean lets be honest, definitely isn't worth the stop) or if they're just tired and bored. Anyhoo, I'm so excited to see my nieces. I have three nieces that live down there, Rosemarie (flowergirl) Judy, and Clara. I miss seeing them all the time, it's so hard to be so far away from so many people that you love so much. SO so so. On the way home we're hoping to stop at my grandparents house and it works out nice that my parents will be there too.
So that's our future travel plans. We've (and by we I mean M) been busy getting our house stuff going. Our holes are dug and now we're getting footings and all that fun stuff. It's so hard to believe that this is actually our house. Walking around our muddy dirt hole just feels so surreal, I mean you can see why. How often do you get to call a hole your very own. And you should see the piles of dirt in our back yard! It reminds me of being a kid and sliding down them, and playing with Ryans Tonka trucks. Those were good times. I wore rubber boots to our hole yesterday and got to squish around as much as I wanted. Oh man, I'll always be a kid at heart.
Speaking of kids, ours is pretty cute. It gets hiccups a lot. Sometimes it moves so much I think an arm will pop outta my belly button. I keep promising to post a picture, but I forgot to bring any pictures with me to this computer, so just be patient. I love you all and will write again soon. Ciao!
We went to Ed a couple weeks ago to hang out with Travis, Laura, and Amy. It was so much fun, went to the water park for the first time and did lots of shopping. I was also tired that weekend, seems this pregnancy thing is hard work sometimes! It dumped snow while we were there, our poor car was buried. We drove around in the 'Burb' all weekend and had some pretty good laughs and possibly got lost a few time, stupid city!
The weekend after that we went to P.G. for Tim's birthday. Pretty sure the theme of this month is "Good Food". This weekend was the climax of that. Aria made a cheesecake, oh it was incredible. We made Samosas, fried chicken, really good veggie dip, uhhh yea a bunch of other random things. The next morning the guys made steak, eggs, prawns, waffles, the works. It was just wow, so amazing. Matthew had apparently never eaten prawns before and thought it was a good idea to eat the wee little legs and shell ,yuck! It's no wonder he doesn't like the things!
Next weekend (April 8th ish) we're going to Oregon for about 10 days! I'm determined to just drive straight down there, but the H's think this is a crazy idea. Obviously they don't know how us M's travel! Get in the car, go and only stop if you can pee, gas and food up at the same place, and you better get back in the car in 10 minutes or else! And you only stop once every 7 or 8 hours, depending on how good your car is on gas. I love it. But for some reasons these H's like rest stops. I can't figure out if it's the free coffee (which I mean lets be honest, definitely isn't worth the stop) or if they're just tired and bored. Anyhoo, I'm so excited to see my nieces. I have three nieces that live down there, Rosemarie (flowergirl) Judy, and Clara. I miss seeing them all the time, it's so hard to be so far away from so many people that you love so much. SO so so. On the way home we're hoping to stop at my grandparents house and it works out nice that my parents will be there too.
So that's our future travel plans. We've (and by we I mean M) been busy getting our house stuff going. Our holes are dug and now we're getting footings and all that fun stuff. It's so hard to believe that this is actually our house. Walking around our muddy dirt hole just feels so surreal, I mean you can see why. How often do you get to call a hole your very own. And you should see the piles of dirt in our back yard! It reminds me of being a kid and sliding down them, and playing with Ryans Tonka trucks. Those were good times. I wore rubber boots to our hole yesterday and got to squish around as much as I wanted. Oh man, I'll always be a kid at heart.
Speaking of kids, ours is pretty cute. It gets hiccups a lot. Sometimes it moves so much I think an arm will pop outta my belly button. I keep promising to post a picture, but I forgot to bring any pictures with me to this computer, so just be patient. I love you all and will write again soon. Ciao!
Thursday, March 23, 2006
34 Preggos in my life
Did I mention that I knew 34 people who were pregnant? My numbers have started going down because people are popping them out left right and center now. Onn of which was Drea (cousin) who had a little boy on the 6th, one day before Felicia's birthday:-) His name is Joel. He's a cutie patutie.
Ryan, how do I change the things that show on the side of my blog? I don't want the first thing that says "about" and I would like to have a " blogs I like" think like you have. Help!
It's seniors day at the bank, that means I get to talk to lots of old people about the weather, it's fun. I love them! When M talks to the baby it kicks him in the face, so cute! Talk to you later gators, that's all for today!
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
We got a hole!!!
Yup that's right, yesterday the digger came to make a hole for our house, yipee! I know it's been a very long time since I've blogged, but since no one actually reads it it really doesn't matter right? So this isn't a long awaited update really.
So our most exciting news is definitely the start of our new house. We got two lots here in town and will sell one and live in the other one. My dad will come up off and on during the summer to help M with the building. It was so exciting choosing the plan and yea I'll admit a bit stressful. Now we're just making sure everything is lined up and choosing floors, cabinets etc. It's so fun to dream. It's just amazing that it's slowly coming to life. So many times lately I just stop and say thank you to God. I'm just blown away at how he blesses us. I can't believe how loved I feel, He shows me in so many ways how much I'm loved. I can't even begin to grasp it!
Other exciting news is our cute little baby. We can't wait to meet him/her. It's kicking and just makes us laugh. It gets hiccups a lot which is kinda annoying sometimes. We met our doctor that will be doing the delivery. So far we're both really impressed, he was so nice. He said the baby is a good size and already getting into position. I hope that doesn't mean that it's head will be in my pelvis for so long that I give birth to a cone head. I will post some pictures of my belly as soon as I figure out how the heck to do that.
Our quaint little town is getting warmer and muddier by the day. I wouldn't be surprised if we get one more snow before this winter is done, but hey that's life in the tundra right? K, I gotta go I'm working! Stay tuned for pictures and more baby adventures, yipeee!
Thursday, December 01, 2005
The toe incident
Ok, so I actually have something interesting to share and it has a lot to do with living in a small town. Last night dear sweet hubbie played soccer and since it was a late game I opted out and tried to go to bed on time. Just as I was snuggling down and had dealt with numerous distractions (dripping faucet, too much light, you know the type) there comes a wee knock on my front door. I of course ignored it but hence the knocking commenced this time accompanied by a friend yelling my name. So in she came to my dark and snuggly room and announced "M broke his toe playing soccer, wahhh!!!" Ok maybe I just added the wahh. So I put on some clothes hopped in my car and off I was so save my prince.
Now normally breaking your toe isn't such a big deal. You go to the hospital they fix you, you hobble a bit, and it's all good. But when you live near the silly city we live by things like this become very complex. Let me tell you, if you ever want a profession in anything medical related, you'd get one in an instant here. They so badly need doctors and X-Ray techs and you name it. So I met him there at about 11:00 (he'd been there an hour already). At first it was ok, he had an advil from the game, we bought some food we were happy. Then that advil wore off, the hours ticked by, the babies kept crying, the drunks kept coming in and making noise, and it went on like this until 5:30 am!!! We finally got into a wee little area with a bed, and waiting about another hour until the doc came. He poked around while M tried to forget swear words he'd learned as a young tot on the school yard. The smart 'ol doc decided to clean 'em up wait until 8:00 when X-Ray opened and then see what happened. Did I mention that when he broke his toe the bone just kinda popped right through his skin!!??! When I heard this my wave of nausea I was already fighting increased and stayed all night. That was just bonus. Anyhoo, I went home at 5:30 to catch a couple hours of sleep before I had to work.
Now here I sit, falling asleep at my desk, to tired to care that it's the busiest day we've had in weeks and everything that could go wrong is. I still like people, that's a good sign. It's when I get grumpy with strangers that I've gone too far. I'm still nauseous, which is frustrating 'cause I thought I was over that stage. M got home at about 10:30 (more than 12 hours at the stupid hospital!!) and he's hobbling now. I missed him, it's terribly sappy. So that's our adventure for today.
In other news, we told our church about the baby, it was exciting. I'm glad we told everyone, it makes it less stressful trying to keep it a secret. There's always such amazing things developing in the baby, I could go on about it forever. Some books say different things about the size. One book said the baby is about the size of a lemon this week (11 weeks) but I think I'd be showing if it was that big. Maybe it's a little lime. On the 16th I have another appointment and get to hear the heart beat, yipeee! I can't wait!
Happy December, have a super day and pray for me 'cause I'm sick and seriously fighting off sleeping on my desk right now.
Now normally breaking your toe isn't such a big deal. You go to the hospital they fix you, you hobble a bit, and it's all good. But when you live near the silly city we live by things like this become very complex. Let me tell you, if you ever want a profession in anything medical related, you'd get one in an instant here. They so badly need doctors and X-Ray techs and you name it. So I met him there at about 11:00 (he'd been there an hour already). At first it was ok, he had an advil from the game, we bought some food we were happy. Then that advil wore off, the hours ticked by, the babies kept crying, the drunks kept coming in and making noise, and it went on like this until 5:30 am!!! We finally got into a wee little area with a bed, and waiting about another hour until the doc came. He poked around while M tried to forget swear words he'd learned as a young tot on the school yard. The smart 'ol doc decided to clean 'em up wait until 8:00 when X-Ray opened and then see what happened. Did I mention that when he broke his toe the bone just kinda popped right through his skin!!??! When I heard this my wave of nausea I was already fighting increased and stayed all night. That was just bonus. Anyhoo, I went home at 5:30 to catch a couple hours of sleep before I had to work.
Now here I sit, falling asleep at my desk, to tired to care that it's the busiest day we've had in weeks and everything that could go wrong is. I still like people, that's a good sign. It's when I get grumpy with strangers that I've gone too far. I'm still nauseous, which is frustrating 'cause I thought I was over that stage. M got home at about 10:30 (more than 12 hours at the stupid hospital!!) and he's hobbling now. I missed him, it's terribly sappy. So that's our adventure for today.
In other news, we told our church about the baby, it was exciting. I'm glad we told everyone, it makes it less stressful trying to keep it a secret. There's always such amazing things developing in the baby, I could go on about it forever. Some books say different things about the size. One book said the baby is about the size of a lemon this week (11 weeks) but I think I'd be showing if it was that big. Maybe it's a little lime. On the 16th I have another appointment and get to hear the heart beat, yipeee! I can't wait!
Happy December, have a super day and pray for me 'cause I'm sick and seriously fighting off sleeping on my desk right now.
Thursday, November 17, 2005
My first
This is a season of firsts in my life. First blog, first time I've entered a hockey pool, first real job I've held for more than 6 months, and first kid. Yea I guess that last one is the most exciting, and will be the theme of my notes for the next while. In fact I'm also knitting my first sweater because of having my first child. It turned out to be a bit big, so it won't be worn in the first year.
Anyhoo, I'm blabbing. I had a doctors appointment yesterday. It went good, everything looks fine. We're nine weeks and that means that the little heart is beating away like crazy. The lungs and brain and liver 'n all that is functioning. Eye lids, finger nails, and the ears are being formed. In another couple of weeks the baby will hear us! It's all so amazing. There's a couple of sites I visit a lot to see what the baby's doing. www.babyfit.com and www.babycenter.com are both really good. We're planning on telling everyone at school right before Christmas break. I thought I'd want to tell everyone right away, but I like having it be our own right now. The fam knows and close friends obviously, and that's fun. It feels more real every person we tell. But I'm still leary on telling work people, don't know why, but they can just wait. I can't wait 'till our next appointment we get to hear the heart beat! How amazing!
In other news we're getting really excited about a house. We talked about either buying an older one and fixing it up, or buying a lot in town and building. Building makes me all jittery and happy. I would die if we were able to, I really need to start saving!!! And selling! I've been really lazy with Mary Kay the past few weeks, but now I'm motivated to get going.
Anyways, I'm at work, don't know how to save this and have to go. So you all have a lovely day and I promise I'll try to be more interesting in the future. Oh and I decorated our house for Christmas already and I LOVE IT!!!! MERRY ALMOST CHRISTMAS!
Anyhoo, I'm blabbing. I had a doctors appointment yesterday. It went good, everything looks fine. We're nine weeks and that means that the little heart is beating away like crazy. The lungs and brain and liver 'n all that is functioning. Eye lids, finger nails, and the ears are being formed. In another couple of weeks the baby will hear us! It's all so amazing. There's a couple of sites I visit a lot to see what the baby's doing. www.babyfit.com and www.babycenter.com are both really good. We're planning on telling everyone at school right before Christmas break. I thought I'd want to tell everyone right away, but I like having it be our own right now. The fam knows and close friends obviously, and that's fun. It feels more real every person we tell. But I'm still leary on telling work people, don't know why, but they can just wait. I can't wait 'till our next appointment we get to hear the heart beat! How amazing!
In other news we're getting really excited about a house. We talked about either buying an older one and fixing it up, or buying a lot in town and building. Building makes me all jittery and happy. I would die if we were able to, I really need to start saving!!! And selling! I've been really lazy with Mary Kay the past few weeks, but now I'm motivated to get going.
Anyways, I'm at work, don't know how to save this and have to go. So you all have a lovely day and I promise I'll try to be more interesting in the future. Oh and I decorated our house for Christmas already and I LOVE IT!!!! MERRY ALMOST CHRISTMAS!
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