Dunham Central

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-09T13:40:00.000-08:00

Booshoo,

Thought I would update our blog since I have a few more minutes before the girls wake up. The past month we've been gone every weekend, not far but enough to make a little trip for us.

We went to Grand Forks to have our Christmas pictures taken and they turned out pretty good. It was fun the girls did well. I thought I was on top of my game and I still have yet to send them out. Ryan made and paid for our order but forgot to specify to have them sent to us. Well if you don't specify that they expect you to pick them up, well here we are waiting and waiting for them in the mail. I finally called and they said they were there ready to be picked up..ugh!! So a friend of mine picked them up today, 3 weeks later! oh well at least they are done and now I just have to mail them.

The next weekend we went to Winnipeg stayed at a hotel to watch my sister's boys while she was able to make it to her work's Christmas party. It was fun and the boys did soo well. I was really glad to have my hubby with he was a BIG help! We got to shop a little the next day and finish up our list. During this week our Church had its annual Gala to raise money for our sister church in the Ukraine. I was asked to decorate a table and I'll post a picture of it. I had to borrow dishes since I don't have a setting for 8 and then tried to come up with a nice table setting. Everyone sets up their tables the night before the gala so it was fun to see some other settings a head of time. It was a nice evening spent with a few friends from Alvarado church that I had invited to attend.

Last weekend we drove to Thief River and spent the day hanging out. We made our usual Walmart run but not for anything specific. We bought Emma a new snowsuit so now she is ready for snow and cold weather. We'll see how much she actually uses it.

Ryan is leaving tomorrow (a day earlier then we expected) and will be gone for 11 days. He is going to China with his mom to visit his sister, Merrilee, who is a teacher there. It actually will be a fast trip but in my mind it will be very very long. So I have been trying to decide whether to stay here or head to Red Lake for the time he is gone. If I head to Red Lake it will be less work for me, but if I stay here I will be able to see Ryan sooner and the girls will have regular routines and their beds to sleep in...what to do??? I sure would appreciate your prayers during this time. Thanks.

For my one noble follower I hope I make her day :)

2009-11-25T08:15:00.000-08:00

Dakota with staticy hair on the trampoline..enjoying gorgeous fall weather!!

who's being silly??

burning of the "Love Shack"

before picture..it was an old house that wouldn't be lived in again

so we burned it down to clean up the lot. Fun for my hubby :)

our baby Rachelle at 10 months old

Ofcourse my pictures will be on top of this post and I don't know which ones I'm posting yet...but I guess I can tell you this one is the girls...and this one is the girls...and ohh...this one is of the girls..hehe...my how they are getting bigger...and..so..on..and..so..on :)

We are doing ok...I'll share alittle about what I've been up to..although its not much. My days are home with the girls mostly, a few trips into town for the odd reason. Although Tuesdays are a give-in since its our reading hour at the Library. Its nice to go to something that is for the girls although I benefit from it too by getting out of the house and seeing other moms. Another s-a-h mom and I drag our kiddos out for lunch and have a grand time..well I guess chasing kids and trying to get them to eat and fitting in broken conversation is your definition of grand, this is it. Any way its good.

Rachelle got all 4 top teeth in one week that was pretty big this last month..needless to say we've both been sleeping better :)

I love being a mom...well for most days :) My girls as we "speak" are playing house with their babies..they have given them bathes and now are being really really quiet while Rachelle sleeps, they are very good at it and if they aren't I pop in a movie that helps :)

Last weekend we went to Gr. Forks to have our Christmas pictures taken at Target. They were fun and the girls did well. We got a couple okay shots that will do for Christmas. I'm glad that's done. After the pictures I was able to do some Christmas shopping done and got it almost done. Guys are hard to buy for so I'm stumped for a little bit. I have another chance to finish this coming weekend and I will be very glad to have it done. This will be a first for me for I usually struggle to get it done a few days before Christmas. On Sunday we got up early again and made a mad dash to International falls to see Elise, Derek and family. I'm always glad for a chance to see my sister! It was special to see Rachel and talk baby with her along with Jenni, Keith,Elise, Derek, Darla and Sheldon..hehe...I always am amazed that some guys stick around and participate in the conversation. I always leave conversations like that wishing that I was more a fly on a log then sharing details that I wonder if anyone wants to know. But like all battle wounds its interesting to compare them :) We haven't had a busy weekend like this in a while, it was fun but exhausting. Nice to get back to routine.

I miss my old friends! Being without close friends makes me realize alot about myself, its not easy for me to make new friends or to keep them. I have to admit my faults...I hate not fitting in its hard on me. I feel left out and rejected then I take it personally...very crushing to me. Maybe you say get over it and keep trying... Why does that seem so hard to do?? I think back to my old friends and I am sorry that at sometime or other hurt them with my words or actions. My old friends were good to me...polite, kind and forgiving..something that I yet to learn and have to work on. I am sorry.

Well its getting close to lunch who knows when I will update again. I'll post a few pictures to keep you updated :)

Bonjour!

2009-07-02T13:24:00.000-07:00

Rachelle
The girls are now sharing a bed - yay!

Went to Tinker Town in Winnipeg, here is Dakota eating her Dora the Explorer Ice cream :)

The birthday girl (mom) with three of five grandchildren.

Emma holding cousin Gavin

Emma and Dakota sitting in the dryer for a picture. They thought that was pretty fun.

Titles are always hard to come up with.

Well I added few more pictures. I'm very tired. 3 girls are wearing. I should be napping but I thought just relaxing would be okay.

We are heading to WI for the 4th and I have been packing so I'm taking a little break. Thank you for all the comments that were left on the last post it was nice to hear from so many people. We are alive and living one day at a time. Heading to RL for a week next week. It will be fun to spend time with my sister and see some old friends along the way. Please call and stop in for a cup of coffee, it will be easier for you to come to me :)......okay?

Pictures

2009-04-15T19:57:00.000-07:00

This Year's Easter Picture

Emma 3 years old

Dakota almost 2 years old

The gifts they picked when in Winnipeg at Toys R us...Thanks Brigitte and family!!!They love them.

Dakota and Rachelle

Dakota and Emma nursing :)

They have small balloons in their jammies, their dad was being silly

Emma, Rachelle, Dakota and Scotty.

Cousins

Ryan babysitting :)

He fell asleep, but I don't blame him

we were all tired those first few weeks!

Its been a while since I've posted so I'll post a few pictures and try to do better at posting a little more then that.

Any one else enjoying the starts of spring??finally!

Its already December!

2008-12-02T09:20:00.000-08:00

Elise and I with our kids when she was here for a visit in October.

One weekend in September Emma and I were able to go to a retreat called Women in the woods. She was soo excited to be able to go for a horse ride.

This is a pretty common picture, both girls love to be in Daddy's lap as soon as he comes home.

Dakota and Emma were out in the rain one afternoon. Dakota's raincoat and boots were too big, but it was soo cute to see her walking around.

I guess part of me is glad it is, I have 8 weeks till baby 3 is due!! YAY I have to say I'm ready to be done, my back is sore, my belly is sore, I have a cough and it hurts to cough so that's no fun. But other then that I feel like this pregnancy has gone well. Last week I went to a Dr's appointment and a lady that I didn't know came walking up to me smiling and she told me she thought I was having a boy. Its kind of funny to have people come up to you and tell you what they think you are having, how do they know???

Christmas is just around the corner and I haven't even started Christmas shopping. I am so indecisive that I just don't know what to buy people, its a good thing that we draw names on the dunham side because that means only 1 gift. I don't even know what to get Ryan. Buying gifts suck!! Okay now that I got that out. Its hard to decorate for Christmas when all your stuff is packed in a box and you are living in someone else's house. I guess I don't want to bother but maybe some day.

Ryan's car has had to have some work, and the family car needed to get all new tires so now we really don't have money for Christmas. We were hoping to work off rent on the house this month but that didnt' happen either, so we are going to be a little short this month. Does that sound familiar with other people??? For some reason it doesn't sound like something that would happen to just our family :)

We are planning to go to Red Lake the week of Christmas, as of now we'll plan on it but we'll have to see what the Dr. says :)

The girls are doing well, they both were a little sick but are getting better. I had the Dr. look at Dakota, and she said that D had a double ear infection! so she put her on antibiotics right away, it cleared it up and now she's her little rambuncious self again! She's a doll! always happy and smiling. Emma is our little scholar, she loves to learn. She is learning to write her alpehbet and she would love to be able to read her stories herself, so we are working on it a little at a time.

I have a few pictures but they don't really have any order or significance, but I'll share some.

Whoa, I thought last time was a long time!!

2008-10-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

Okay its late, everyone is in bed sleeping and I am not, so I will blog.

I'll try to fill you in since our last post.

* Had a Dunham get together down at Trout Lake Camp. It was a great family time lots of kids, swimming and had a great time! I should post some pics of the blue blob!! (right Jill??) maybe another night.

* we moved to another house, this time we are out in the country. We are house sitting for a couple that work in Alaska during the school year so we are here till next summer. Its a nice BIG log home. We have lots of space for company so does anyone want to come a visit!???

* Emma turned 3! I can't believe it, she is a sweet girl!! I love her soo much what a joy she is to us.

* Rachel and Dave got married, I sure would have loved to have been there!

* The girls and I had a great visit up to Red Lake for 2 weeks, can you believe we were there that long?? I can't! It was a great time of seeing friends and just hanging out with my family. We got to go blueberry picking twice and I think that was the most I have picked in a long time. We spent some time watching the Olympics which was fun for me since we don't have TV in our new place. Elise and Scotty came over almost every morning (since they were up earlier then we were), went to the park a few times, the beach a few times, got to see the Red Lake zoo (garbage dump with lots of black bears), had a few picnics and overall had a nice relaxing time. Ryan came up Labor Day weekend and picked us up.

* Derek and Elise are expecting number 2, due some time in April. I was really excited to hear that we will have kids together.

* Dwayne and Laura had a beautiful baby girl (which was my guess :) ) Eliana Brooklyn - Aug. 21

* I had planted tomatoes at my mil's this spring and boy did they produce!! I have never seen soo many tomatoes! and big ones!! We made a few salsa's, I froze some and Ryan has been eating about 3 a day :)

* I also had my ultrasound this month, we are always excited for that. We got to see Baby 3, we don't know what we are having so you'll just have to wait along with us. I measured right on and we are still due Jan. 30th.

* Two of my sister-in-laws were due this month, on the same day. Both lady's went over due and one decided to be induced, well wouldn't you know both delivered that same day! Lori and Pete had another little boy, Eli Edward and Jesse and Jessica had a little girl, Carly Joy. Both families are doing well.

* Ryan was able to help Pete out with harvest driving truck for a couple of days.

* I started a Beth Moore Bible study on Monday nights, it has been very good!

* Last weekend Emma and I were able to take part of Women in the woods weekend. We had a good time we had beautiful weather and got to know more women of our church. We also got to have wagon rides pulled by a horse, which was very exciting for Emma. The next day Emma got to go on a horse ride by herself (well led around on a horse), she was soo excited to do that.

* Dakota is growing, she finally got out of 12 month clothing to 18 month clothing and size 4 shoes. She got another tooth one of her "I" teeth. She has learned to nod with yes, and shake her head with no, which is very helpful when she is not able to say what she wants. She loves to do what her big sister does (except jump on the trampoline) its fun to see her mimic. She doesn't say much (Mama and Emma) but only when asked to. She can be funny at times like a little tease, but most always has a big smile!! She is an absolute sweetheart!

* A friend of mine just recently told me she is expecting! I am so excited for her and her husband this will be number 3 for her too.

* We are able to work off some of our rent so we are busy with projects on the house when the weather is nice.

* We were able to go to Steinbach area a few weekends ago and see some old Red Lake friends (Matthew/Rhonda, Daryl/Robyn, Marcia (Frey) / hubby, Michelle Frey, Paul/Rhoda Frey, Dan/Brenda, Tammy/Menno, Dwayne/Laura). It was great to laugh and see each others children growing up. Nice time to connect, but as always not long enough!!

* Our church was expecting 11 babies at one point this summer (July). Since then 6 of them have been born, 3 girls and 3 boys. Needless to say the church has been busy with baby showers :)

Well that should be enough for a little bit. I will try to some pictures, maybe in the next day or two, we'll see.

I should go nighty-nite.

Whoa, it has been a while!

2008-07-24T10:34:00.000-07:00

Some one in the past few days has told me to blog, so here I am.

I have to tell you a cute story about Emma. We are at the fair and she has to go to the potty. With the door shut and in the stoll the door itself is about the middle of Emma's back when she is standing by it. After she gets off the potty and is pulling up her panty's she says, "Mama, I don't want anyone to see my bum". Her bum was wide out in the open, the door didn't come down far enough to cover anything on her :) I laughed, anyone walking in would have gotten a good mooner!! hehe. Nobody came in then so no one got mooned :)

We've been around pretty much all summer. We are still looking for a place to buy, but have recently found a place to rent till next summer, its for a Christian couple that only live in the area for the summer. They have a beautiful big! log home. We will continue to look for some land and possibly poor some foundation for a house this fall yet. We'll see how that goes!

As for some of you who don't know I am expecting #3 and I'm still feeling pretty crummy, pretty much nauseated all the time. Sure hope this passes soon. I am 13 weeks along, and got to hear the baby last week, so that was pretty exciting. I hope next month Ryan will be able to come along to meet the Dr., although we both know him since he goes to our church.

I'm pretty bummed because I had a great opportunity this year to go on the women's canoe trip! I would have loved to have gone!!! But Grandma Becky will be busy taking care of another grandchild that week so I had to refuse.

Emma is going to be 3 in a few weeks and is looking forward to that. She is into her ABC's and loves to sing that song. If you listen closely enough you will realize she doesn't say the J, but other then that it sounds great. She is also into saying "WHY" for EVERYTHING!!! Okay that drives me a little bit nuts at times. She has named baby 3, "Keeya" the name of a doll she plays with at Grandma's house, I guess that name isn't too bad.

Dakota is figuring out where her body parts are so that is fun to play with her. She has gotten a few more teeth this month and has a great sense of humor. She often has a smile on her face and is usually pretty agreeable. She's into following her sister around and doing what she does, but most times someone ends up crying. She is a sweetheart!

Ryan is working hard, and still comes home most days later then I would like. One nice thing about our upcoming move we will be a few miles closer to Ryan's work, and that means home faster :) He is still a wonderful husband and father and I love him a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyhoo that's the scoop I'll try to post some pictures soon.
signing off
Mel

Mother's Day - Having the girls Dedicated

2008-05-05T09:05:00.000-07:00

On Mother's Day at our church they have child dedication ceremonies, so this coming Sunday we are having both girls dedicated. It is such a great opportunity offered by our church, knowing that as a congregation we will have their support in so many ways. I think its great. The dedication is during the morning service for anyone who can come :)

Whoo She's got it!!!

2008-04-15T13:18:00.000-07:00

Its funny because last week I posted that Emma wasn't potty trained, well guess what?? She got it! On Thursday she decided that she wanted to be a "big" girl and go on the potty and has ever since! She's had only a couple accidents and that's been it, today she even went #2! This is great! I am so excited and keep praising her! She keeps asking me "you happy??" Yup ! I am!
Thanks for the advice ladies. Its funny because I've asked a few people about it and they seem to give me the same advice "when she is ready, she'll go". Now I know what they mean :)

Did I mention that I have started a tap dancing class?? I've never really thought much about it, but a lady from our church gives lessons for free, so quite a few adult woman have joined and its turned out to be alot of fun! So I ordered myself a pair of tap shoes and am looking forward to the next class.

The weather has finally warmed up some here and is expected to be in the 60's most of the week, yay!!

Might be heading to Canada for a couple of weeks next month, as crops will be ready to put in in a few weeks, which means my hubby will be gone too much, oh well its only for a few weeks.

Thanks to those who leave comments it sure means alot to me.

Potty training is for the birds!

2008-04-10T14:41:00.000-07:00

Okay I think i'm going to have my one year old potty trained before my 2 year old! Isn't that pathetic??
Honestly I haven't really worked that hard at getting Emma potty trained so its my own fault. But Dakota is soo cute I wish I could have taken a picture of her this morning sitting on the potty, her legs crossed and bouncing them, she had this huge grin on her face and she was humming, like this was the best place to be. She didn't go, but at least she looks like she likes it.

Well I have to go. My oldest is up from her nap and isn't happy.

ANy potty training tips, I would love it!!

About the Time again :)

2008-03-25T12:25:00.000-07:00

Easter Family Picture

Easter Dresses (Thanks to Cheryl Hvidsten)

Emma and Titus reading together

Jes Jes David

Jessica, Jesse, David and us, spent an afternoon at Bemis Hill a few weeks ago. We had brats, and smores it was a good afternoon. Unfortunately Emma was not feeling well, so she didn't have a good time, kept crying and crying and wouldn't tell us what was wrong :( Oh well

Okay the title can be taken several ways, time to blog, time to have babies again (not me this time), birthdays, that's about all I can come up with.

We have been doing well. Ryan is enjoying his job, I'm busy at home cleaning and cooking, and trying to wait patiently for nicer weather, the girls are busy growing, learning ABC's, 123's, walking and talking! Wheeww!

We had a very nice Easter visiting Grady and Jill down in Waterviller, Iowa. We started pre-weekend in Fargo visiting our friends Daniel, Stacy and Kendra, it was really good to see them again. Too bad it wasn't longer. It was nice travelling both down and back again which is a blessing. Grady fed us very well! We had a couple good games and some really good chats, one really late night! I got to visit my Amish store and pick up a few treats. It was fun to meet our little nephew Cody! What a sweet little boy! On our way home we stopped in to see Jed's homestead, it was fun to have a break from sitting. The kids had fun running around working off some of the Easter sugar rush. We made it home in time for bed. It was a good weekend.

I've decided that being a first born is somthing I wish I could change about myself. It doesn't seem to matter where or whom you know someone reminds you of this or wonders if you are one. Its not usually in a nice way and if you want to make me feel bad just ask me "are you a first born??" because it usually means I've done or said something wrong to affend them. Wish I could change this but I'm stuck with it so if I say something wrong or hurt you again, please know that if I could change this about myself or be someone different....I definately would!!

Does anyone else feel this way about their birth order?? I know it can't be changed but it was on my mind today.

ANyhoo, not sure where my pictures will be posted on top, or bottom of this post :P

Family Picture

2008-02-15T13:18:00.000-08:00

Our family picture with great grandpa Elijah taken over Christmas this year.

Home today

2008-02-15T09:50:00.000-08:00

It was funny I was upstairs vaccuming and carrying Dakota on my hip and I had to smile because I still get those moments where I think am I reallying doing this??? Being a mom, a wife etc. I love our little family! Does anyone else do that from time to time??

I'll fill you in a little bit about what we are doing since we moved back to Roseau. We have moved in with an older couple, the wife (she's 59) has progressed into early alzheimer's. She is still capable of alot of things, but her communication and thought process is not always there. Her husband is here most of the time, and we are glad that we can help him out as needed. We are living with them in there house and we have most of the upstairs. Husband and Wife have been going out for ALL their meals before we came, and now eat at least two meals a day with us about 4 days out of the week. We are blessed to be here.

Ryan just called his new employer this morning to let them know he will be working for them and starts Monday. Its been a long break for him and he is anticipating his new job and having something to do again. He will have a 40 minute commute (each way) and doesn't look forward to that, but the job itself sounds like one he will enjoy.

I have started a new bible study with my sister-in-laws (sils) and Ryan's mom. We are studying what it means to love God with all your mind. Its been very good so far and its been real nice to get to know my family better.

The girls have been adjusting to well. Emma is learning to count and can count to 11, and a little bit of her ABC's. Dakota is a lazy crawler, she doesn't do much of it. She puts alot of things in her mouth (Emma never did) so I have to watch for all the little things. I was definately spoiled with Emma as a baby. Dakota is learning to sleep through the night, she is up around midnight for a little snack and then usually sleeps till morning. That's pretty good. She is a little bit bigger then Emma was at this time, and has started to wear 12 month clothing already. She is a sweet doll and we love her. We took her to her first hockey game last week and she had fun watching the old ladies next to us cheering for their teams. She just sat there and stared!! it was too cute. Dakota has been sucking her thumb more and more. I wish you could have seen her this morning. She thought I was upstairs and realized that i was in the living room which meant she had to crawl back, in between she stopped for a break stopped to suck her thumb and lay down! It was cute.

Anyway, Roseau has a hockey game tonight I think we are going to.

Elise is writing her test tomorrow, just wanted to let her know we are thinking of her and praying for her.

Have a great weekend
Melissa

Braids

2008-02-11T14:51:00.000-08:00

Emma's hair is finally long enough to keep french braids in. She sat real still getting them in
Gotta go baby crying

Finally!

2008-01-28T09:46:00.000-08:00

Okay I don't think I have any pictures right now, but I will try to get some on real quick.

We have finally moved back to Roseau and we are getting settled in our new place. We are working at getting a routine with the girls and letting them get used to our new surroundings, so it will take a little time. I will fill you in more on this move later on.

I started a bible study with the ladies in our family, and it has been good so far. I am looking forward to getting to know them better.

Ryan continues to look for a job, but has a few leads again I'll let you know more about it later.

Thanks for being patient I will try to do better and let you all know what's happening.

Posting Pictures

2007-11-17T17:03:00.000-08:00

Mostly pictures from when I was in Red Lake with the girls. But here are a couple from visiting grandma Becky's place too.

Twin cousins - David and Dakota
Emma riding her tricycle, okay not exactly pedaling just riding down the drive way.

Uncle Mike reading to Emma and Scotty.

Miller boys. Aren't they a cute bunch!

The stroller we used to go on our walks in Red Lake.

They rode like this between Elise's and Grandma's.

usually I had Emma riding and I carried Dakota on my back.

Scotty and Dakota

My sister and little Scotty

Jenni Graber's birthday. It was fun to see eveyone. We were at Kendra's for the evening.

other stuff....

Went to GF today to do some shopping...by myself! Ryan was soo nice to let me go out by myself. It was nice but busy as usual. I'm such a terrible and indecisive shopper, I don't like that but I do enjoy looking at alot of things.

This week went by pretty fast.

I had a turkey dinner here on Thursday, it was pretty simple, turkey, corn, stuffing and pumpkin pie for dessert...mmm!. We invited Jarod and Jessica and their little girls over for supper, it was a good time. It was nice to visit and get to know them a little better. Their oldest daughter is the same age as Emmy and their youngest is only a month old. It was a good evening, sure made me wish we got to know them sooner. We'll just have to make the best of it while we are still here.

Emma growing up, she is starting to want to do things herself. Tonight Ryan was showing her how to put on her own diaper, it was too funny.

Dakoty loves to smile, she just laughs, and smiles all the time, what a sweet heart!! She is eating well, but doesn't like to be on her belly too long.

I've decided this week that I'm going to put Christmas cookie plates together for my bible study ladies. I'm not sure exactly when I'm going to get this done, but it has to be done in couple weeks. Thats okay, it will help me fill in my time.

I got my new double stroller, and I LOVE it! I don't know if I can be that expressive about a stroller, but it it really nice. Its a jogger stroller, the girls sit side by side and the visor has front cover that protects them from the wind, its great! I'd show you a picture but I don't have one yet. :)

We still haven't found a job yet, but Ryan is slowly working on that. We are trying to move back to Roseau, but jobs are few. So we will keep praying. Ryan has till the new year (not many weeks left)

Our internet works again!

2007-11-07T11:14:00.003-08:00

I know its been a couple of months since Ryan's birthday but I thought pictures were still fun to see. The first picture, a typical Eric "hugging" Ryan picture. Eric often tries to wrestle with Ryan and most times Ryan will just hang on but not fight back. On his birthday he finally fought back , hehe, but not for very long :) it was still fun to watch and cheer him on. The second picture Ryan blowing out his candles. It was a beautiful day! that day, the weather was beautiful and we spent most of the day outside.

I finally got my wish for a new double stroller, its my Christmas/ Birthday gift. I should be getting it sometime in the next few days. I'm so excited to use it. Its a double jogger stroller with a swivel wheel, red, with a nice canopy, and handles really nice. Thanks to my wonderful hubby!

Okay I was reading a friends website and she posted a question about children's vaccinations, whether to have them done or not. To be honest, I've never heard of NOT getting them done. I guess I've never even questioned it. I read all the responses that people left for her and feel that they are a good thing to have done, even if you have to watch them get poked. I don't like to see my children hurt but I think its worth it to know they will be protected against possible life threatening diseases. okay so there is my two bits.

We went down to Fargo last weekend for the day, spent some time Christmas shopping and then had supper with good friends of ours. It was worth the trip even if we didn't buy much.

Last week was nice, I was able to host Bible study at my place. It was really nice to have everyone here, even though it made me a wreck all week (is my place clean enough?? what do I make for afterwards??) Ryan took Emma out to Cabella's and I had Dakota with me. It was nice because when Dakota was ready for bed (at 8pm) I just put her to bed. That was nice. It turned out to be a nice evening. The next morning a few of us ladies that have had children this year met out at Janelle's and we visited while we watched the little ones play, or we fed. We got to talk about our children, our marriages, our husbands, you know the usual stuff. It was good. God is good, he answers our prayers, I feel like he has answered mine. What a great reminder!

well that's that for a few days. i have more pictures but that will have to wait again for another day.

Home again

2007-10-25T11:55:00.000-07:00

One of family picnics we had this fall. There has been a couple of days where the weather has been so nice, we just had to have a picnic. So here is our little family.

Dakota and I going for a walk with Ryan and Emma.

Emma posing and saying cheese.

Well we finally made it home. We were in Red Lake for 17 days. It was really great to spend so much time with my sister and little Scotty. We had a great time and I am soo thankful for a wonderful sister. I sure wish we lived closer so that I could see her more often. We walked almost every morning, and then spent some time just hanging out. She was a big help with the girls too. It was fun to be with my parents also, fun to see them interacting with our girls and loving them as grandparents do. I struggle with being back again. I admit I get lonely. Do you ever long for your old friends back again, the ones who know you for you?? I do. Anyhoo. I have a few pictures to share, I have more, but need a little more time to get them ready.

A few pictures

2007-09-17T13:42:00.000-07:00

Emma loves to be outside. I feel bad sometimes when I see her perched in the window, I wonder if she is just wishing she could be outside. One of these days we'll be out of the apartment.

A few pictures from when we went up to Red Lake. Ryan was able to help Jeff out with his garage. I captured him up in the rafters :)

Ryan and Jeff working hard.

Grandpa Mike and Dakota

We were able to go blueberry picking on Saturday afternoon. I didn't get a picture of the blueberries that we had picked but I got a good one of Derek holding Dakota. Derek baby sat the kids while all the rest of us were in the bush picking. Emma was in the car playing around, Scotty was in the pick up sleeping and here Derek got to hold Dakota for a bit.

After blueberry picking on our way home we made a stop at Pineridge, built a fire had some tea and enjoyed a beautiful evening out as a family. What a great day and evening!! Here is my mom holding Dakota.

Our family picture. Me, Dakota, Ryan and Emma

Just one of the pictures I took from our trip to Iowa. In the picture is Becky, Me, Dakota, Jill, Emma and Grady. We had a nice visit with Grady and Jill. It was nice of them to open their house up to us travellers. Jill and Grady are expecting their first baby beginning of December.

We made it home again!

2007-09-10T11:55:00.000-07:00

This past week has zoomed by!
Last weekend we were up visiting at the farm when my mother-in-law asks me if the girls and I would be up for a trip down to Iowa to visit Ryan's brother, Grady and his wife Jill (who is expecting their first baby in Dec.) Sure! Why not, what else do we have going on in our lives?? So Monday night (Labor Day) we drive back to Warren so I can do a couple loads of laundry, repack our bags so we can leave first thing in the morning. Becky came we packed up the car and headed down to Iowa for the week. It was a great week to spend at their place. It was nice and relaxing, and good to get to know my sister in law better. She hasn't been feeling well with her pregnancy, so maybe it was good to be there to maybe get her mind off of it for a few days. She took us around showing us a little bit of the area, but most of the time we just spent enjoying some nice end of the summer sunshine, and gorgeous evenings. Grady sure know how to cook, we enjoyed some great bbq meals!!

I have to tell you that the girls were troopers! They travelled soo well, I can't complain. Emma didn't cry at all, she looked around, sang, talked some, read some books, played with shoes, took a nap, but didn't fuss at all. Dakota slept alot, she cried about a half hour, but was a great traveller for such a long car ride!! They did great! They are soo precious!

Jill took us to 3M where Grady works, we can't go in, but at least we know where he's at. He brought us home some 3M treats to take home with us, that's fun. They have a few amish folks living down the road from them, so we went shopping at the amish stores in the area, it was fun for me to do that. We picked up a couple amish bonnets for the girls, and they look so cute in them. We enjoyed some delicious cinnamon rolls from the bakery on Sat. morning. What a treat to be there.

We left on Sat. noon, to head up to Jesse and Jessica's place to see their little apartment before the big move up to Roseau. We were planning to drive with them, but it seemed that we always kept just a little bit a head of them. We got home at 11:30pm last night, and we are just hanging low today. we are all pretty pooped from our trip. The girls just woke up from their nap, and I think we'll go for a short walk around, and then to the grocery store, since we are really low on food right now.

I have more to post but it will have to wait for another day.

We're going to Red Lake - Yay!

2007-08-17T11:31:00.001-07:00

My surprise visitors last weekend, Mary Jane (good friend), my sister Elise and her little boy Scotty came down for Emma's second birthday.

Emma after blowing out the candles.

Emma blowing out her two candles - I can't believe she's two already, time sure does fly!

This is my crazy hubby dressed up like a baby, wearing a sign saying " I was born 2007". He had to dress up for the parade. It was a fun parade with over 130 entrys. Emma got a lot of candy that evening.

Misc. Pictures

2007-07-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

Look what I learned to do...suck my thumb!

Emma picking daisy's with Grandma Becky

Reagan Kvien, Dakota Dunham, and David Dunham (Dakota and David were born on the same day, Reagan was born 3 weeks earlier)

Faith Dunham, Emma Dunham and Titus Kvien

Picture for Baby Contest

2007-07-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

Dakota 3 months

Cutest baby Contest

2007-07-29T11:54:00.000-07:00

We entered a picture of Dakota in the baby contest at the fair and she won! She got the first prize, a $200 savings bond, there was a second and third place but we haven't been over to see the results yet. Okay she didn't win because of her looks, they drew names and they drew her name. That was a nice surprise.

Another Picture

2007-07-17T19:33:00.001-07:00

These are our girls posing so nicely. Okay I took about 20 shots and this was the only nice one. Emma is 22months, and Dakota is 3months. They are best friends already - hehe.

Okay, I'll blog!

2007-07-16T12:23:00.000-07:00

Not that anyone is asking for an update, but I'll give one anyway.

We had a fun time down in Wisconsin, visiting family and more family. We got to stay at a hotel with a curfew. I'll tell you about this...it was kind of funny, but we came back to the hotel and put the girls to bed and a few of us (family) were going to visit in the lobby for a bit. They had turned off the lights and we asked if they could turn them on for a little bit. The owner looks at us and says, "its 11 o'clock everyone has gone to bed." We looked at him like he couldn't be serious but he was, so there we sat in the dark visiting. I've never stayed at a hotel with a curfew before. Besides that it was good to see everyone again. We stayed at Merrilee's place downtown Minneapolis on Friday night, that was fun to see. She had a sweet place there. Sat. am we went to the reunion, it was a little over an hour a way. We played games, drank coffee, watched the kids play, ate some delicious meals, laughed, visited some more, it was well worth the trip.

Lately we've been home at our apartment just hanging out. We've been eating store bought blueberries, and I'm starting to forget what bush blueberries taste like, guess I'll have to go home and pick some (I wish).

The girls are growing up, its fun to see progress. Ryan was getting Emma ready for her shower and was attempting to take out one of her ponytails, it was a bit of a struggle, and it pulled some of her hair. Emma puts her hand on her dads arm, (getting his attention), then points to her hair, and says "no". It was cute, like she didn't want him to do that anymore. we had a good laugh at her.

Dakota is starting to teeth, hand are in her mouth alot and she's starting to drool. She likes to talk and loves to stand up. She's a sweet girl!

As for Ryan and I were doing ok. We've been taking walks almost every evening , its been nice to chat and dream together. Although it has made me wish that I had a jogger stroller for easier pushing. Maybe one of these days I'll get one. We still would like to move back to Roseau and continue to think of how we can work that out. We'd like prayer for that.

So that's all for now. I hope to make it to Red Lake some time this summer, but I'm not sure when yet.

I'll post more pitures one of these days.

Ta-ta for now. Mel

Pictures Finally!

2007-06-26T13:02:00.000-07:00

Our two little dolly's :) We are ready to go to the Baby shower they had at the church for us. We have been blessed by our little church.

We took my mom out for a picnic at Florian park while she was here. It was great to see a bit of the outdoors finally after a long winter. We had brats and a salad and Emma got play around a bit. Just plain..nice!

Our family picture taken at the baby shower they had for us at the Bank that Ryan works at.

This is our Dakota Nicole, this was taken when she was about 2 weeks old, and was the baby annoucement that we sent out.

We're back online!

2007-05-15T13:28:00.000-07:00

yay we are finally back online, but just a few minutes ago, and I had to try out how fast it is :) We got hi-speed what a difference from dial up :)

We are doing fine, but missing Gookum Phyllis and Auntie Elise and Scotty very much! My mom was with us for 2.5 weeks, and Elise was here for a week, it was great to have them help out soooo much!!! I am blessed!

We moved to our new apartment, it was a quick move, and it was only across the hall, but we now have a bedroom for the girls. Our new apartment letter is - H

Dakota is growing out of her clothes already, can you believe it? What a difference then from Emma. I still haven't figured out how to post pictures but we'll get right on that asap.

Well gotta go, we're off to the library.

Dakota Nicole Dunham

2007-04-16T16:49:00.000-07:00

HI all, just a quick update to let you know we had another little precious girl!

Dakota Nicole Dunham
Born: Thursday April 12
Time: 5:20pm
Wt: 9#
Length: 22''

Sorry no pictures yet, I have to figure out our new program. We'll get them out as soon as possible.

We're all doing well, and out to the coffeeshop for a little fresh air and to use the computer.
Love to hear from you all.

No Baby yet :)

2007-03-27T16:56:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. We had our internet shut off, so it will be a while before we get it hooked up again but I will try to from time to time. I will check on you from time to time too. Sure miss keeping in touch with everyone.

Names!

2007-03-01T11:13:00.000-08:00

Names are harder to pick this time around. Give me some ideas :)

Rachel, no Hexibahs, or Penelopes :) (that goes for you too Rhon!)

House Update

2007-03-01T11:09:00.000-08:00

We are still looking for a place. The house I mentioned a few posts before, we still haven't been able to see. They have called and said they are still working on it and would like time before they show it to anyone, so we are still waiting to see that one. It sounds like a nice house, and I'm looking forward to seeing it. But if something else would come up we will keep our ears and eyes open.

This weeks good news is that Ryan started his full-time position today here in Warren! We're pretty excited that he doesn't have to drive back and forth to G. Forks anymore. He will be home for lunches and home at least an hour earlier. I love my hubby!

Thinking Caps

2007-03-01T11:03:00.000-08:00

Okay girls I need your thinking caps.

Our church wants to start having a singles/young marrieds etc. kind of group. We've decided to make it a "once-a-month" ordeal, so I need some help with coming up with some ideas. I feel like we had fun when we all use to live at home, what kind of things did we do?? We will be getting together in a few weeks to plan and I would like to have some creative fun ideas to offer.
I can't wait to see what you enjoyed and maybe some new fresh ideas to try with the group.
Thanks for the help :)

(Robyn, we are one big happy family all sleeping in the same room. Emma has her bed in the corner of the room - yes there is an outlet there, it had a little fan plugged in, but we stopped using the fan, and we are trying to get use to the toddler bed before baby 2 comes :))

Another house????

2007-02-15T10:55:00.000-08:00

I thought Emma looked cute sleeping with her "baby". I think she'll make a great, big sister.

I was telling a store owner in town this week that we were still looking for a place to live. I told her that we would, if possible, move before baby 2 came. She told me she would keep her ears open, and let me know if she heard anything. She called the next morning saying that her one of her girlfriends, will be moving out with in the next month, and that she told them of us looking for a place. So I called the owner up and we will be able to go see the house early next week sometime. I'm hoping this one will work out. Just wanted to let you all know and thank you for your prayers.

I'll keep you posted.

2006 Review

2007-02-06T19:26:00.000-08:00

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2006 in Review

1. What did you do in 2006 that you had never done before? Spent Christmas Day on a beach in California.

2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? You know its funny because I make resolutions every year (and they pretty much are the same from year to year), and I have to say that I’m not very good at keeping them, but we’ll keep trying.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth? My sister had little Scotty in September

4. Did anyone close to you die? No

5. What countries did you visit? Canada, and California (a country all in their own)

6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006? A close friend, a house, direction in my life as to where God can use me in our little Warren community

7. What dates will remain etched in your memory and why? Weekends at the Gingerich farm, Dunham family gatherings, Chowaniec family gatherings. Aug. 10th, Emma’s first birthday, a week later Aug. 19th we found out we’re pregnant with baby #2. Spending Labor Day weekend in Wisconsin for the Peterson Family Reunion. Dec. 21st, Ryan’s last day of school, and Dec. 22-27th spent in SanDiego, CA.

8. What's your biggest achievement of the year? Actually finishing 3 sewing projects, Ryan graduated College (its OUR achievement J ), living in a ONE bedroom apartment.

9. What was your biggest failure? Not spending the time needed reading God’s word, and praying more.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury? Not really. My mother-in-law and I had a nasty bought of food poisoning spent many hours heaving, it was not a pretty sight!

11.What was the best thing you bought? A well spent vacation to San Diego. Do diapers count?? Hehe.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration? My mother-in-law for spending a whole week of her time with our darling little Emma

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and disgusted? Lets see, have you read the news lately?? I have a couple in mind but it wouldn’t be right to put their names right out in the open.

14. Where did most of your money go? Gas, and food (that includes going to eatery’s)

15. What did you get really really excited about? Emma learning to sit, to walk, to eat, pretty much all has been pretty cool. Ryan graduating and being done with school so he can spend more time with moi! J

16. What song will always remind you of 2006? Jesus loves me, I’ve had to sing that one a many of nights.

17. Compared to this time last year are you? a)happier or sadder? About the same b)fatter or thinner? Definitely fatter (I’m 7 months preg). c)richer or poorer? I’d have to say poorer – boohoo

18. What do you wish you had done more of? Calling people, having people over, reading more, having surprising special moments with my hubby, more sewing, and crafts in general.

19. What do you wish you had done less of? Criticizing, judging,

20. How will you be spending New Year's Eve? We spent it at Dwayne and Laura’s place with 3 other couples that we didn’t really know. Elise, Derek and Scotty were there too, that was really special. We played Catch Phrase, and sang the New Year in.

21. Did you fall in love in 2006? Yes, when we saw the ultrasound of our second baby, what a sweet baby already. And more in love with my hubby!

22. What was your favorite TV program? American Idol of course, this was the only season we watched most of the episodes. Other then that we don’t watch TV.

23. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? I don't think so.24. What was the best book you read? I read a few, not really sure I had a favorite.

25. What was your greatest musical discovery? Taylor Hicks, he was my guess to win on American Idol, he had natural talent.

26. What did you want and get? An apartment to live in (we were the first to live in it), a Bunn coffeemaker…mmm, fast coffee J, Empire Builders.

27. What did you not want and not get? Screen tv, More puzzles, more bills J

28. What was your favorite film this year? Narnia, Cars

29. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you? I turned 32. We spent the weekend in Winnipeg with Jeff, Wendy and family. It was a great time!

30. What one thing would have made your year measurably more satisfying? Moving back to Roseau, to be closer to family.

31. How would you describe your personal fashion in 2006? Plain, and comfortable!32. What kept you sane? God, Ryan, family and friends

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? I’m with you….fancy?? Can’t really say that I fancied. I guess I was interested in the Tom Cruise/Katie Holm thing, but only because I can’t really see why it happened in the first place.

34. What political issue stirred you the most? Guess when I think politics I think about all the decisions that have to be made by our president, and Iraq. Can’t imagine that it is an easy place to be in. I guess what stirred me, was how the people of America could say that we shouldn’t be there. What would have happened if we hadn’t gone over?

35. Who did you miss? My family and friends. I love all our old memories and all the fun we had growing up.

36. Who was the best new person you met? I would have to say my friend Janelle, she makes me laugh.

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006. That baby clothes are hard to keep stain free, and laundry isn’t as easy as it used to be J

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year. “Old Mc Donald has a farm, EIEIO” hehe!

No house :(

2007-02-06T07:14:00.000-08:00

So we looked at a house last week, that we really liked, but when we called about it yesterday they said they had sold it on the weekend! So we are back to trying to find a place to live. We have another house in mind but we're not sure about the price yet, or when they are putting it up for sale, so we'll just keep praying about it.

We went to Bemidji last weekend, Emma and I spent it with Karena and kids while Ryan and Jed went on to the cities to the Motorcycle show. Karena and I had some good conversations, and the kids played really well together, it was fun to see them all together. Ryan said they had a good time. He came back with a stiff neck, he looks miserable, but won't go see a chiropractor until he pretty much can't move.

I'm still feeling pretty good, baby 2 is a busy one. I've started dreaming more and more about this baby, and I know I'm coming to the end because I'm ready to be done being pregnant. :) I'm sure no one understands this one :)

I have a dentist appointment Friday am, I am not looking forward to it. I'll be glad when its done! So if you think about me, pray for me, I get so stressed about it. Thanks.

Anyone planning something special for Valentines Day? I'd love to hear about it.

Have a great week!

Another house

2007-02-02T12:28:00.000-08:00

We looked at another house this week, this time it was out in the country. Only 5miles out, so that was good (close to town). I REALLY, REALLY liked it. It isn't anything big or fancy, but updated, and nice enough for out little (but growing) family. Emma and I went to the bank yesterday to ask for our pre-approved loan, I think we got it all because Emma was along, she charmed a few of the "important" loan officers, so that was good. No I'm just kidding, we did get our loan and Emma was along, she was her usual sweet self and made a few friends along the way. We are glad to have the loan process started incase we are able to find a house that God built (for us :) ) So pray that this is the right place for us. Thanks :)

Nothing new

2007-01-30T15:01:00.000-08:00

Well I don't really have too much to share about. Emma has fun moving her potty around, and she likes to be able to sit on it, but not much other then that. It was funny though Sat. am, we asked her if she would like to sit on the potty, with that she proceeded to get undressed, so we sat her on the potty seat on the toilet. She sat there for 1/2 an hour, just playing with her feet, singing, and then she wanted off. She didn't do anything, but she sure had a nice red ring around her butt - hehe.

Onto other things, we looked at a house last week, and it was okay, but too me it seemed like it was going to be a costly endeavor so we passed on it. We are looking at another place tonight its out in the country, and they haven't given us a quote yet, so we'll see.

This week is the annual motorcycle show down in Minneapolis. Ryan is going to go with his brothers, I have to say that I'm a bit dissappointed. I kind of wanted to go too, but instead Emma and I will go visit her auntie and cousins. We will have a great time too, so we aren't too upset.

This week was our 4th anniversary and Ryan brought me home some beautiful roses!! MMM, I just love having roses in the house they are soo beautiful! We had pizza for supper I( another one of my favorites), and went over to our neighbors for dessert. Not too exciting but still nice.

Well gotta jet, me Emma's woken up from her nap :)

Okay So we bought a potty :)

2007-01-22T12:05:00.000-08:00

Now what???

Emma has been a doll, she takes off her diaper, sits on the potty and goes pee, and tells me everytime!

Okay snap out of it!!!!

well it doesn't go that smoothly, although I wish it would :) Am I in dream land or what? So we've got the "take off your diaper" part down pat, and she even sits on the potty, but now what? We both look at each other "like what am I suppose to be doing now?" look. I guess I'll have to do some more reading, and like now, I'll ask some of you more experienced potty trainers for some help. Would love to hear some good advice or any advice for that matter :)

its even got a spongy seat :)

Post Christmas

2007-01-16T09:31:00.000-08:00

The last night in San Diego, we decided we needed to see a California sunset, it was beautiful!

Okay so we are staying in Warren, and we are looking for a place to live, but it doesn't look like there is much available around here, that isn't a fixer-upper. We are praying big time about this one. Can't really live in a one-bedroom apartment with two kids for too long.

We officially became members of our little country church last night. We have really enjoyed the people there and involved with ministry in our community. It was their annual meeting and it went kind of long, as usual Emma was the only little person there, but she did really well, and kept us entertained some :)

Doesn't this look like fun? I wasn't watching too closely was I?? She loves yogurt, and well she loves to put yogurt in her hair too. She hasn't done it for a while, so maybe she's grown out of it for now :).

A couple of weeks ago we were up every night, Emma cut through THREE teeth that week, she fevered, got blisters, diahrrea, you name it, she did it. She was pretty good during the day, but not so good when it came to night time, you could tell she was uncomfortable even when she was sleeping, poor girl. But she is doing really well since then.

Tonight I am taking my hubby out on a date. Its been a few weeks since we've been back from San Diego, and I thought it would be fun to go out again just us two. So Emma is going to visit Rochelle for the evening. Rochelle has three older kids, and she told me last night that they were all looking forward to having Emma for a few hours. She lives on the way to the Forks, so that works out perfectly!

The weather here has been terribly cold! Emma and I haven't left the house except in the car with Ryan. On Saturday we went to visit Jed, Karena and kids, that was a nice afternoon together. Got a wonderful meal, and some fun playing games. That evening we went to the General Baptist Conference - gathering, for a nice meal and alot of info, it was good to meet some other couples from other churches too.

So that's what we've been up to. THanks for stopping in and leaving comments.

Melissa

Our News update

2007-01-08T14:09:00.000-08:00

We are staying here in Warren. Ryan accepted the job as Loan Officer at Bremer Bank, and now we are trying to figure out what to do next. We need to find a bigger place as soon as we can, so we have been looking, but not much luck so far. We'll have to be praying about that. So now you know :)

Home again

2007-01-08T14:04:00.000-08:00

We're home again. We had a nice trip to San Diego. Our first hotel ended up being a little bit trashy so Ryan insisted that we move to a nicer one, that night. We ended up in a Holiday Inn Express, in Old Town San Diego, about 5 - 10 minutes from everything (the airport, Seaworld, the ZOo, etc) we enjoyed our swimming pool, and hot tub each night, so that was nice. I missed Emma terribly, but was still able to function each day - hehe. I need to go, but I'll post pictures soon as I can. THanks for you prayers. We had a nice Christmas with the Dunham family and we're thankful to be home again.

Family Picture

2006-12-18T09:53:00.000-08:00

Our family picture.

Playing a Duet

2006-12-18T09:44:00.000-08:00

Grandma was letting these two little tykes play the piano. When I was taking the picture Emma was patting Titus on the back, guess he was doing a good job on his part :)

A small desk

2006-12-18T09:42:00.000-08:00

Emma some how squeezed herself into this little desk. She couldn't move or reach for anything or she would fall over. She's so funny.

Cute Cousins

2006-12-18T09:38:00.000-08:00

Emma loves to hug her cousin Titus. Here Emma was pushing Titus in the truck and then she hugged him and then dumped him out. :(

Yay! We did it!!

2006-12-11T16:07:00.000-08:00

We got our family pictures done! It was pretty fun, we had them done at Target. The photographer was soo thankful that we were "easy", I think meaning that Emma smiled and stayed put where she was put. So that was good. We won't be getting them till Dec. 21 st, so I'll try to get them out asap. We made out our list today and figured that we didn't buy enough so we have to cut some people off, isn't that how it goes??

Okay dokey just wanted to share the good news :)

Melissa

Kissy

2006-12-07T13:36:00.000-08:00

Our little Emma is getting to be a little kissy :) Its soo cute.
Today we went to the city again for my Dr's appt. After that we were meeting Ryan for lunch. We ate lunch and we were leaving when Emma turns to her dad and makes the kissing sound, meaning she wanted to give her dad a kiss. It was really cute, right in the middle of the restaurant she smooched him on the cheek. What a darling little girl.

New Haircut

2006-12-06T09:32:00.000-08:00

I'm going to be a copy cat and post a picture of my new haircut too.

Gotta go, Emmy's needing lunch before a nap.

Have a good day.

Melissa

Okay one more thought....

2006-11-30T11:01:00.000-08:00

Pictures!!
I have been trying now for over a month to have my husband help me with taking our family picture. Why is it sooo hard to find something to wear and sit down and take a picture???!!!
Well whatever it is, I struggle with it too. I was hoping to get our family picture done and sent out to everyone this year. Maybe in the next few days it will actually happen. Can I cross my fingers on this one???

Tomorrow is December already!

2006-11-30T10:49:00.000-08:00

I think I make some kind of comment about the change of the month, like every month :)

Its cold outside, and there is little snow, but a lot of ice. Kendra I miss the snow, and would love to come snow shoeing! My friends and family think of me as some kind of red-neck when I talk about our northern way of life. But I sure loved it and miss it.

We're heading to the city tonight to take Emma swimming with her cousin at the hotel. That should be fun.

We had our small group over on Tuesday night for brownies and visiting. Emma entertained us some and we just enjoyed each other's company.

We found out that another family in our church plays Settlers, so we are going to try to get together and have an evening together, that should be fun. We played last weekend with Ryan's brother Erik and Margie. It was an okay game. It was fun to see Margie take the lead and win! Did I ever tell you that I lose at most games! :) I guess I"m not very strategic. I can win most times at Cribbage, so I like that game - hehe. ANyone know of some new games that have been fun?? Some new ones that I have tried this year are Apples to Apples, and Imagineiff, both are fun.

Got our tree up, took us a whole 20 minutes, and Emma really doesn't care about it. But I am enjoying the lites on in the evening. Started listening to Christmas music too, I just love this season! Speaking of Christmas, any ideas of what to get Derek??? We tried drawing names last year with my family, it didn't work. We were the only ones who bought for our names, only. Everyone else bought for everyone else, so what I ask myself what was the purpose of drawiing names???? Oh well more gifts for us :) hehe. Oh wait I'm not suppose to think that way.

Okay dokey think I've said enough. Leave some idea. Thanks for your friendship ladies, really really miss all of you.
Melissa

Only 3 Weeks to Go!

2006-11-28T12:26:00.000-08:00

Can you believe my hubby will be done with classes in 3 weeks??? Me neither!! He has one final week, and then we are off to San Diego, CA for Christmas!! whooo- who!! Anyone else been there? I am looking forward to a little time with just my hubby, that will be so nice.

Ryan took a job as a Loan Analyst at Bremer Bank, and it is considered an intern because of the length of the position. So far he is working only one day a week to get through the orientation period and then starts full time in the New Year. As of now we haven't discussed too much about whether or when we are moving so as for now we are staying put (with a possible move in January).

Had a nice visit up at the farm this past weekend. Had a very nice Thanksgiving day, with Ryan's folks, Merrilee and her friend Bow whan (Celina) from China. Friday Celina cooked us a real authentic Chinese meal, it was very tasty !! Saturday Lori, Pete, and Titus came out to the farm, and Jed, Karena and the kids came too, we celebrated Faith's birthday with Lefsa and Steak - mmm!! It was fun to see all the kids playing around, Emma is about the same height as her cousins who are a year old. She's alittle shrimp :) Emma also was sick all week and was a little more herself come Sat. just in time for the birthday party. Went to church SUnday and home Sunday night after a very long game of Super Scrabble played with 3 teams. But we had great company and a fun time! That was what was important, and not that it took 4 hours to play :)

I'm planning to put up our fake Christmas tree today with Emma, that should be fun to do together. Its only a four footer, so shouldn't take that long. I want her to enjoy some Christmas lights and music :)

Thanks for the encouragement ladies, I really appreciate it. I'm wondering if its a bit of hormones, but not sure. I have my ultrasound Monday, so I'm looking forward to that.

Have a great week.
Melissa

Fighter Verse

2006-11-20T10:11:00.000-08:00

I have a bookmark that gives us a figher verse to memorize for each week of the year, I want to share this weeks with you. I'm not very good at memorizing and I go through spurts, one here and there, so I memorized last weeks, and now starting this weeks.(Since I feel like Rhon you are the only one who reads this, guess I'll share it with you :) )

Hebrews 12:1
Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverence the race marked out for us.

Its not too long so I should do ok :)

I've been going though a pretty diffucult time these past couple of weeks, busy, but still fighting not to get depressed, or sad, or whatever you want to call it. It is very hard. I'm not sure why I feel this way and sometimes I'm not sure what to do. I have to say I really long for good friendships but they are no where near - I'm sad.
That's all
Melissa

Just cuz

2006-11-17T08:05:00.000-08:00

Just thought since I have not much else going on I would update my blog. I keep saying that they aren't going to be long and then I ramble on and on, can't imagine why :)

Emma and I have been invited out to lunch at Hvidsten's place along with a few other ladies from our church. I am definately looking forward to this. Its always fun to get together with the older ladies of our church they laugh alot and have alot of good discussions. Kind of reminds me of home.

Ryan's car broke down a couple of weeks ago, since then has been using my car, and I have been immobile the past couple of weeks. Today he took his car again, hoping that he'll make it to school and back again. If not we are taking a quick run to pick him up and take him to school. The good thing is we are getting a new car today and he will be able to drive that one home after school, so that's good. A church in Crookston is showing the Chronicles of Narnia tonight, friends of ours (she is expecting twins - any advice for her Rhon??) invited us to the movie, we will probably go. Tomorrow we are heading back to the city to do some shopping for Ryan, he needs a couple of suits and ties for his new job (that he started yesterday) not sure whether we are moving yet, but we'll keep you updated. We are also going out for supper with a family from our church, their daughter Stephanie has been coming over at least once a week for lunch she has become a good friend. I appreciate that she continues to come over. Anyway its her birthday tomorrow so we get to tag along and help celebrate, can't imagine we'll have a good time - hehe.

I have an ultrasound set for next month and am looking forward to that appointment, one of my favorite parts of being pregnant. Baby has been moving some and that is exciting :) I just love that feeling.

We're counting weeks to San Diego, I am soooo looking forward to spending some alone time with my hubby.

One of my sister in laws is moving from the city back home (with her hubby ofcourse) they have been praying for the right place to live. A couple from their church has been trying to sell their house (way out in the country - almost 20 miles from town) have offered to rent int to them until they can come up with a better option. That is good news for them, but a big adjustment for my dear little Margie - she's a sweetheart!

Okey dookey, better go. Thanks for listening and reading even if you don't leave a message.
Melissa

Decisions

2006-11-06T09:05:00.000-08:00

What job is the right job??? That is the question!
We have a few choices right now, and it can be a stressful time. Please pray with us that God's will would be done. Thanks.
Ladies, do you all get a good quiet time with the Lord? I just feel like such a failure in this area. When I do have the time I'm just not motivated or know where to start. I thought I would get back into more of a routine in this area, but I feel I just keep putting off. Any suggestions or encouragement? I could really use some.
Well off to do "other things",
Melissa

Happy Halloween - belated :)

2006-11-02T12:03:00.000-08:00

Just a quick picure to show Emma's costume. We spent the afternoon visiting the local businesses saying hello. The evening we spent at the nursing home getting candy and watching other trick-or-trickers with their costumes, it was a fun evening.

ALLO

2006-10-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

Not much to post but I thought I would write a little something.

Emma is trying to go to sleep right now, but there is no guarentees. Her schedule is changing from two good naps to one. I think she's tired but she refuses to nap so I keep her up, she later takes a nap and that does it till night time. Its okay, just wish we were more scheduled - hehe, never thought I would hear myself say that.

Ryan continues to be busy. He's trying so hard to keep on things, school, job, paying rent, spending time with his wife and little girl as much as he can. I feel for him right now. He's been away most days and most evenings, due to school events or his job. My days get long and I sure miss him when he hasn't been around a few days. He's got such a kind heart, wanting to please everyone. This job searching isn't fun,I think Ryan could be really good at what ever job he gets, but he's not sure which one he will REALLY like. Its a hard decision, you can pray for us in this area.

We are taking a trip the day after school is done. We are going to San Diego. We have been saving to go on a "celebration/graduation" trip since he's started school and we were hoping to go to Hawaii but that didn't work out, so San Diego here we come!! It still will be fun. Emma will be staying with her grandma for the week, so that will be nice. We will celebrate Christmas with the Dunham's over New Years as in the past, but we'll have our own celebrating Christmas Day (hehe if you know what I mean :) )

On the weekend we were invited out to dinner to meet a family trying to raise support for their calling (for lack of better terminology). It was neat to hear their testimony and hear how God has called them to share the gospel (through music) to highschool and College age kids. They are on staff at Keynote - through Campus Crusade for Christ. Anyone heard of it? It was good to hear their hearts. What a ministry there is in that area, and I'm glad that they feel called, because I know that I would be terribly intimidated. So blessings to them!

Anyhoo, just stopped in to say greetings. Had a great time in Red Lake and it was fun to see some good ol' friends!!

2006-10-19T07:05:00.000-07:00

Emma and her cousin Scott

Elise Yutzy, Jenni Graber, Rhonda Slaubaugh, Becky Plank, Dorothy, Emma and I

Still can't believe we were all in Red Lake at the same time.

Wow what a trip!

2006-10-16T10:05:00.000-07:00

Last week went to Red Lake. We left Sunday night and got there around 11pm it was fun to surprise everyone (they were expecting us Monday) . When we got there we crept into the house and I stuck Emma in the kitchen, she just woke up from a nap so she just stood there, it was cute. Derek was facing the kitchen but he was wasn't focussing on Emma so it took a few second before it clicked that she was standing there and then he jumped up and it made everyone else look. It was fun to see their shock.
The rest of the week went by like a blurrrr!! Monday we enjoyed Thanksgiving with my family, it was sooo good to be home. Tuesday we threw Elise and Scotty a baby shower, that went okay I guess. Its been a while since I threw something for someone else, I felt a bit out of practice. It was good to see Iris, Jenni, Wendy and Kendra, sure wished I could have visited some with each of them. Wednesday afternoon we went to Miller's to Visit Linda and the boys. I always enjoy hanging out there and watching the kids play. We went from there to Nisly's to visit Rhonda and the girls. It was fun to see them and meet them a little better. It was snowing so the girls played outside, Rhonda and I were able to get some visiting in, that was nice. Matthew made it home about 20 minutes before we left at least we got to say hello. Thursday was our last visiting day and we were able to go to see Becky and her chiln's. Before we went visitng we stopped in at Jeff and Wendy's new place, I got a quick tour, it was really nice to see their progress. Elise and little scotty came with and that was nice to be together, share some stories, and laugh alittle. Most of the evenings we stayed home and Emma had a nice visit with her gookum (grandma) and grandpa Mike. Emma also like to visit with Great-grandpa, she would go into his room, close the door and then you could hear her talking very loudly to him, it was cute, but we had to rescue him some times. She would hold her arms out to him for him to pick her up and she would just sit soo nicely in his lap, what a sweetheart!! I brought my mother-in-law Becky along she was a big help not only to me and Emma but everyone we visited. I was very glad she came along. We got a couple good scrabble games in that is always fun. The weather was a big shocker and I'm glad that I came prepared for whatever weather. It was colllldddd!!! Snowing and felt like and looked like winter. Yuck.
We left Friday morning, and made it to Kenora, we went to HO-HO's for lunch (very good Chinese Food) and tried to keep going. When we got out west of Kenora we realized that the highway going west was closed due to a 3 semi pile up. So we had to decide what to do, we ended up staying at a hotel for the night. That night we even got a visit in with Debbie Ropp, that was really nice. The next morning was beautiful, and we had a nice travel home. Ryan is finished with driving beet truck, so it was nice to have him home when we got here. It was a really special week, my little nephew is sooo cute, how special it was to hold him and see him.
On two different days there we realized that Emma had gotten two more teeth, we are up to 9 now.
This week looks like a alot of laundry and unpacking, sound like fun?? Anyone want to come and visit? I'd love for you to drop in for some coffee :) Maybe some day :)

Busy!

2006-10-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

This week is gone! Thank goodness! Ryan started Beet season last week, so he works through the night until 4am, and then wakes up to go to school at 9am. That isn't alot of sleep for my poor husband. So...yesterday I took it up myself to help him out - hehe, I shut off his alarm, well actually I didn't shut it off I just turned down the volume...alot. I'm glad he slept then till noon, and that was exactly what he needed. I'll be glad when beet season is over, he has another week to go. At least the beet pilers get closed down due to warm weather so he has been able to catch up on a few zzz's the last few days. Oh ya by the way "beet" season means sugar beets. It is a very big crop that needs to come off in two to three weeks (at the most) and hulled to a beet pile. Then the beets are hulled to the sugar company in either Crookston or Grand Forks. Its a big process around here, the roads get messy (full of mud), beets are on the road (in town anyway), and trucks are moving around the clock. Its kind of an exciting time of year. Also the truck drivers make really good money, that's why Ryan is doing it. I have to keep reminding myself of that:)

Emma and I are planning to go to Red Lake next week, so hope I can visit a few people while I"m there. My mother-in-law Becky is coming with me, she's looking forward to the drive up there, and maybe get alittle visiting in with some of the people that she's gotten to know there too. It should be fun. I get to finally meet this little nephew of mine. I can't wait!! He looks so cute on those pictures!

Today I had my second Dr's appointment, I finally got to hear our little one's heartbeat! How exciting, awww so cute already!!

Last week we also made our Christmas travel arrangements. Ryan and I are spending Christmas together in San Diego CA. We've been saving up for a graduation trip, and we're excited to go. Emma will stay with Grandma Becky (and get potty trained - hehe, just joking, its been our joke) Anyone else been there?? Any tips of where to visit, we're up for anything :) We are staying close to the beach so that will be fun. I can't wait :)

Well thanks for stopping in. HI to my friend Glenda, Iris, Rhonda, Jenni, Rachel, and whoever else reads this. I read all of your websites pretty regularily (almost everyday :) ) so if your wondering if someones reading it, I do, I'm just not very good at signing everyone's page, sorry, must work on that. Iris I thought I had read your site once I remember the pictures. Sure I would like to read what all your tribe has been up too. THanks everyone for the updates, it makes me feel a little closer to home, I really appreciate it!

so unorganized!!

2006-09-22T09:30:00.000-07:00

I have never been really organized. I try and try, but it just seems like I always have a mess. I would like to buy totes and totes, but I don't really have any place to put them, and I'm not sure how long I would use them. Does anyone else suffer the way that I do?? It seems like I get organized, and then when I need something that is organized, its amazing, poof!!, everything else get unorganized too, and then I start all over again. I think some of it though, is we have three closets as our storage and that is it. So just think, baby stuff (which turns out to be a lot!), camping gear (including chairs, tent and cooking stuff), coats, clothing, shoes (and totes with shoes), books, games, sewing machine, material, pillow, blankets, sooooo now you see, you try to fit that all into a one bedroom apartment with little storage!! I think it would be nice to have a book case but unfortunately we haven't boughten one yet.

Okay onto other things.

Yesterday Ryan had a job interview at a bank. What he thought was for an intern only (from Jan. to May) turns out they want to hire him on full-time when he's done graduated (in Dec.) We are at the point of many decisions, sometimes it seems overwhelming. Ryan has had a couple other job offers, but I'm not sure any of them feel right. Ryan I think could talk himself into and out of, doing any of these jobs. They all have good and bad things about them. Soo if you think of us, throw up a prayer or two for us. I'll keep you posted on where we're going next - because we will be moving by Jan. just not sure where yet.

Okay dokey, I better run, if any of you check my other website, I posted a new :)
http://melissadunham.myknet.org/
check us out.
Melissa

I'm an Aunite

2006-09-13T09:25:00.000-07:00

I wish I could be there! I would love to see this little guy, the pictures that Derek has posted are sooo cute!! Elise called yesterday and it was good to talk to her she said it was bearable, man I wish I could have said that :) I kept getting choked up everytime I heard her little guy squeek, awww, so cute.

We're home now just hanging out. I guess I'm not sure what else to say. Ryan is doing well in school, its nice to have him home in the mornings for a bit, he doesn't start school till 10am. Emma has been sick this week lots of snot,yuck! This is the first time she is sick though in over a year, so I guess I can't complain. I'm not sure if you know but I'm expecting number 2, and I'm feeling better this week, last week I was pretty nauseated around meals mainly but this week is better. I know this pregnancy hasn't hit me yet, its hard these first few months when you don't see or feel anything. I keep thinking am I going to be able to do this? two? Ryan says ready or not we don't have a choice now :) Its okay, I think its just process I need to go through. Ryan really wishes it would be two, (but I'm pretty sure its not) I'm not sure why he would like that.

Today, okay actually its been this week, I've been doing alot of cleaning. This morning we (Emma followed me around) vaccumed, and dusted (I hate dusting) and I'm washing the stoller cover. It was hard to get it off I sure hope its not going to be to hard to put back together. Even if it was I guess it will be worth it, nice and clean, mmm!

Well Rhon, not sure what else to tell you, I'm pretty sure you are the only one who reads my stuff. Thanks for dropping in. It will be fun to see you and the family at the wedding. Kim has asked me to do the little girls hair, not sure how that is going to go yet. Hope your flights and travels go alright. HOw many more days till you leave? Are you excited about coming home? Well I should get going, Have a great day .
Melissa

Quick Hello

2006-08-22T07:31:00.000-07:00

This will be quick if I can type okay :)

We're having a good couple weeks holidays! Ryan finished his job over a week ago and we went to Red Lake to spend some time with my mom and dad. It was a really good time! We went blueberry picking one evening, went fishing one day, had a couple barbeques and picnics, enjoyed a few walks, wow what a week! Now we are at Ryan's mom's place, Ryan is helping his brother with harvest, driving truck. I am hanging out with Emma, and maybe going over to Dwayne and Laura's to help paint today. We'll see how that goes.

It was good to stop in at Pakwash on Sat. am, it was fun to visit with some good ol' friends. It was fun to visit with you Jenni for a little bit, how is Josiah doing? HOpe it continues to go well and that you had a good weekend.

We had a Emma weighed yesterday, she is 19.1lbs, and is 27 3/4 inchs, according to the charts she's short - hehe, not a bad thing I gues.
Okay dokey better get going. I promise pictures next week, we have some good ones :)
Melissa

Real busy right now

2006-08-08T20:49:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days. We've been real busy and I guess sitting at the computer doesn't have too much priority.
Our church hosted a bbq at the Mission (the street people) tonight so we have been gone. I have Stephanie come on Tuesdays for lunch, this morning I made Salads all morning for tonight. Tomorrow I have to clean our little apartment and make Cakes for Thursday. Thursday is Emma's birthday and we have invited the church and some of our friends over for cake and ice cream. I don't know any other ladies here in town so we invited who we knew. This weekend we are heading to Red Lake so I have to try to get ready for that. We are planning to camp at Rushing river for the weekend and then head home on Monday. Ryan will hopefully be a little help over at Jeff's. I want to go blueberry picking- mmm! The following week we will be in Roseau for a few days. We want to help Dwayne and Laura with their new house (painting, flooring, etc.) so it will a few days before postings. I have some great pictures of Emma! She had beets the other night, wow, she was beet purple!! hehehehehe. SOO anyhoo, just to let you know where we'll be at.
Rach, would love to get together with you if youmove north!!
TTYL

2006-08-03T10:41:00.000-07:00

Emma sat right in the middle of table sorting through the crayons.

Emma got to play with Alabama's tricycle for a moment, she pushed it around and loaded it up with dirt :)

Emma was quite tired, she normally doesn't leave her sunglasses on, but this time she did. It was too cute :)

I'm bored today

2006-08-02T12:10:00.001-07:00

I've been NOT busy for one day and now I'm bored. I don't feel like doing laundry or cleaning, but I guess its okay to have a day like that from day to day.
Our apartment stinks of cigarette smoke, the guy next door smokes like a chimney plus he has really bad body odor!! Even if he goes out into the hall it wreakks up the whole hallway, elevator etc. I'm not sure what to do. I've complained already to the landlords, but they are not in town so its a bother to deal with it. They say they can't do anything about it. I don't believe that. They say that it used to be okay to smoke in the building and now a year later its a non-smoking building that those tenants still can smoke. Does that sound right??? I don't think so, I say phhoowee!! We live right next door to this guy and it really smells our place pretty bad too. Any ideas ladies??
by the way thanks for the advice Iris on changing the comment setting, hope it works better now.
As for the weight loss thing, I'm still pretty motivated which is really good. I was down before and would like to see the same results again (but who wouldn't like to see results ? :) )
Went to Graceton this past weekend, saw Jeff, Wendy and chilens, Derek and Elise, Jake and Amelia. It was nice to hang out together, the kids had fun just playing around the treee while us adults visited, I have to say thought it was HOT!! yikes. I had fun sleeping in our new tent, its big but very nice. Emma and I slept together the first night, she slept next to me like glue, but I suppose it didn't have anything to do with my weight vs. hers - hehe. The second night Ryan came, and I made Emma a little bed, she slept in it all night - wow! I said we should set a tent up in our little yard here - right in the middle of town, main street! okay maybe not. Jeff and Wendy were able to get all their windows for their house for an awesome deal!! A 90% savings on what they were quoted in Red Lake, cool huh??
I have to tell you also that God was merciful to me on the way down. I was in a little accident. I was travelling behind this lady and I set my cruise, turned my head for a moment to check on Emma, and when I turned back she had stopped and was going to turn. AHHH!! I slammed on the brakes and swerved around her, unforturnately my back end (of the car) came around and took us across the highway into the ditch. We were okay and Emma woke up, looked at mee like what's going on. A few people stopped to help us out. A very nice man (a grandpa) with 4X4 stopped pulled us out, and we were on the road again. All in about 20 mins. God was good, I was so thankful that God protected us. Kind of reminds me of your accident Rhon. I was alittle shaken but not too bad.
Any way. Thanks all for the comments I will try some pictures soon.
Melissa

I'm bored today

2006-08-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

Crazy Days!

2006-07-27T11:02:00.000-07:00

We're having Crazy Days here in Warren today. Emma and I went to man the tables at the Coffeeshop to help out. It was kind of fun to see alot of ladies, and to enjoy a little bit of the morning sun. It was a little too hot by the time 11am came along, but that was okay because we were done working by then. She paid me 20bucks for my time so I think that was worth it. :)
Went to the farm again last weekend, they had their fair so we made it there by 8pm, I had to wait for Ryan who had to drive to Minot for the day. Needless to say he was exhausted by the time he got home, but we still went. My new Sis-in-law, Jessica and bro-in-law were in Roseau for his 10 year reunion and we threw them a pie reception at the same time, so that was nice. It was fun to be with family, their family has pretty much doubled in the past 4 years. Only 1 sister left to be married out of 7, she's not seeing anyone right now but their is a possibilty so we are praying with her about it.
I started weight watchers a few weeks ago, and I hate it but I'm trying really hard so I can look a little better when we take our trip this coming Christmas. Anyone have any good ideas of where to go? We looked into Hawaii but I don't think we can afford that one. We've also looked into SanDiego, anyone been there?? If you have any suggestions we are looking for anywhere with a beach - and Rhonda I don't think we can make it to Madegascar :) (would love to come a say hello though) Anyway about weight watchers I have really enjoyed meeting other community women and like I said I have only started a few weeks ago, and I lost 4 pounds when I weighed in on Monday. I think that is a pretty good start, i'm not going to complain I wish it was more loss, but that's pretty good with 2 fairs, a trip to Fargo, and a pie social. i hope I can lose more in a couple weeks. If you're wondering its kind of like 3D minus the devotions and praying, but Laura Mast and I have committed to praying for each other, I think that is why I'm doing so well.
WEll I have to cut this off Emma just woke up from her nap, she's probably hungry. Love to hear from anyone. HI Robbie, and RHonda, Jenni, and Rachel, maybe Iris too, don't know . TTYL, Mel

go go go

2006-07-24T09:02:00.000-07:00

right now we are going going going.
I don't mind, I think its better then sitting here in our little apartment, or evening walking around a town where I know very few people. They don't offer much here in warren so I don't feel too involved with anything, or connected to anyone, I think I'm getting lonely. Emma is such a darling, but I miss fun interaction.
We had a good week last week went to Fargo got to stay at the Ramada hotel, did some serious shopping (Okay only at old Navy) We got some good deals on kids clothes and Emma is set for next summer (50% off clearance, plus 20% off - most everything for a Dollar :) good deal :) )
Went to Roseau for the weekend and were able to spend some good time with the family. What a great time. Went to the fair one night and we were there till midnight, whewww! Emma stayed up that whole time too, what a goofy girl. We are heading up to Graceton to visit with Elise and Derek, Jeff, Wendy and kids next weekend, that should be a fun time.
Okay dokey love to hear from everyone :)

This is still new :)

2006-07-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

This is still pretty new to me, but I'll keep at it.
Went to church this morning had prayer time before the service, it was good to be part of that. I was ready before Alma this morning, which never happens. After church we had a garden meal, in the basement in support of our team going to the Ukraine this week. They are planning to do day camps with the kids over the weekend and a Marriage seminar somewhere in there too, they will be there for 6 days.
This afternoon we are just hanging out together as a family. Ryan worked this morning at the dairy farm and slept some this afternoon. Emma on the other hand, slept only an hour and is still very tired but won't go to sleep. I'm not sure what to do about that, so Ryan is sitting with her and looking at the photo albums, she seems interested in that. She is becoming a momma's baby and won't sit with him very long.
We will be gone most of this week, so I'll try to write when I can. We are going to Fargo for couple of days and then up to the farm for the weekend. Ryan has work in Fargo and I get to tag along and shop (well window show anyway).
I've been doing well okay on the weight watchers bit, but I don't enjoy it, I wish I could eat whatever I want when ever I want. ( I have a feeling I'm not the only one who wishes that)
Okay Dokey I should be going. Thanks for stopping in.
Melissa

Another day another dollar

2006-07-15T19:23:00.000-07:00

okay what the title has to do with anything I don't know hehe, just thought it sounded like a good title.
Its been over a week I think since I wrote something and I guess I haven't spent the time to figure out how it all works so I'm finally back again to fill it in.
This week was soo hot here, out side that is, its beautiful here in the apartment (yay central air!)
Went to Grand Forks this week to go shopping, took my neighbor lady (Alma - she's 75, widowed, and loves Emma) with me. She goes to our church and we just love her, she's a sweetheart! Anyway didn't find much but I got groceries and Alma was able to get some things that she needed, it was nice to have some company. Ryan had to do an over night trip this week so I was left home with Emmy. I don't like being left alone, but I guess you girls know what that's like. That night Emma slept terrible, she was up at least 3 times, but at least the night before she actually slept threw the night. This week I actually joined weight watchers its no fun having to watch your points but I'm determined this...well week anyway. I hope I can lose some weight before we go on our trip I'm hoping that will be some of my motivation. I could sure use some prayer in this area! thanks.
This weekend Ryan had to do chores on the dairy farm, so tonight Emma and I went to help, I carried her on my back and she was great! She loves the cows.
Any hoo, I should be going I need to put my little girl to bed. Love to see what you all are doing. Thanks for all the welcome comments I will try harder this week.

I'm a new blogger!

2006-07-05T13:42:00.000-07:00

Okay just to leave a comment on someone else's blog I need to sign up, what's with that. Now I have two pages to fill out. I was terrrible with one, I make no promises with this one. Beautiful hot sunny day here, around the 83 degree area, and I'm sitting in my wonderfully air conditioned apartment - mmmm!
Okay dokey love to hear from you.
Melissa