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.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Names!
Names are harder to pick this time around. Give me some ideas :)
Rachel, no Hexibahs, or Penelopes :) (that goes for you too Rhon!)
Rachel, no Hexibahs, or Penelopes :) (that goes for you too Rhon!)
House Update
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!
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
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 :))
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 :))
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Another house????
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.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
2006 Review
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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!
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 :(
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!
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!
Friday, February 02, 2007
Another house
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 :)
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Nothing new
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 :)
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 :)
Monday, January 22, 2007
Okay So we bought a potty :)
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 :)
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 :)
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Post Christmas
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
Monday, January 08, 2007
Our News update
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
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.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Playing a Duet
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
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
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. :(Monday, December 11, 2006
Yay! We did it!!
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
Okay dokey just wanted to share the good news :)
Melissa
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Kissy
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.
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.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
New Haircut
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
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