Now both grandma and grandpa are in the hospital. At least they placed them just across the hall from each other. Grandpa was admitted Saturday when he started shaking violently due to a fever spike to 103. They are unsure where the infection is, but are keeping him on 24 hour antibiotics. Meanwhile, Grandma has a nuclear stress test this afternoon. If all goes well with that, she could go home tonight. My mother is there this week taking care of both of them.
Oh, and my parents were named citizens of the year in Waterman, IL this weekend :)
Angie, so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you were able to make it to visit with the family after all. Those times can be quite precious.
much love,
Jen
Monday, July 17, 2006
Weekend Whirlwind
Hey girls... I wanted to update you on the latest in my life.
Unfortunately my grandmother passed away this past Thursday, which put our whole family into a whirlwind for the weekend. Because of Amish things I don't entirely understand, we were under the impression that the grandchildren were not invited to the funeral. We were allowed to go to the viewing, but with it being in Indiana a lot of us did not think it would be worth the trip for only a couple of hours with the family, etc... I had planned to go anyway and spend the day out there on Sunday, and drive home on Monday when the funeral was. Well... Last minute they decided to bump the funeral till Saturday. Unfortunately I had plans Friday night that I felt I couldn't get out of and thus had decided to not go at all. Well, my whole family went out Friday morning and I felt bad that I couldn't be there. Friday night at 7pm they called me and told me to fly out Saturday morning so I could at least spend time with the family after the funeral on Saturday. So after getting home at 3:30am on Saturday morning I packed, slept for an hour, and left for the airport at 5am. I am so glad I went. The time with my family and especially with my grandfather was priceless. He is doing well, coping well, and already looking for things to keep him busy. Please keep my family in your prayers as we all adjust to the change. It was not a sudden death, she had been dealing with tumors in her body for a couple of months and there was not much the doctors could do for her. We are all sad for the loss, but are rejoicing that she is in heaven and no longer in pain.
I returned home Sunday and now I am back to work.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. I miss you all.
Jen - I will be praying for your grandmother.
Unfortunately my grandmother passed away this past Thursday, which put our whole family into a whirlwind for the weekend. Because of Amish things I don't entirely understand, we were under the impression that the grandchildren were not invited to the funeral. We were allowed to go to the viewing, but with it being in Indiana a lot of us did not think it would be worth the trip for only a couple of hours with the family, etc... I had planned to go anyway and spend the day out there on Sunday, and drive home on Monday when the funeral was. Well... Last minute they decided to bump the funeral till Saturday. Unfortunately I had plans Friday night that I felt I couldn't get out of and thus had decided to not go at all. Well, my whole family went out Friday morning and I felt bad that I couldn't be there. Friday night at 7pm they called me and told me to fly out Saturday morning so I could at least spend time with the family after the funeral on Saturday. So after getting home at 3:30am on Saturday morning I packed, slept for an hour, and left for the airport at 5am. I am so glad I went. The time with my family and especially with my grandfather was priceless. He is doing well, coping well, and already looking for things to keep him busy. Please keep my family in your prayers as we all adjust to the change. It was not a sudden death, she had been dealing with tumors in her body for a couple of months and there was not much the doctors could do for her. We are all sad for the loss, but are rejoicing that she is in heaven and no longer in pain.
I returned home Sunday and now I am back to work.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. I miss you all.
Jen - I will be praying for your grandmother.
Friday, July 14, 2006
gramms
Hey girls, keep my grandma in your prayers. She went in the hospital Sunday with pain in her abdomen which they determined to be gall stones. Wednesday evening she had surgery to remove the gall bladder. In recovery, she had a minor heart attack. Hopefully today she will be moved out of the CCU and into her own room, providing her condition improves. I'm hopeful that she will recover and then we can continue finding out where the blockage is in her heart. It's really hard on grandpa, so also pray for him please... the man doesn't know how to make coffee, use the microwave, etc, etc. He just wants to take her home and asks for that every 5 minutes. Their names are Gerald and Marian (nicknamed 'Red' and 'Pat'). Thanks girls, love you all!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
missing you!
Hey girls! I'm missing you all a whole bunch. Nothing is as much fun after being with all my girls for the weekend. I hope you've all been having a good week. Steph, I can't wait to see your dress! I'm sorry your location didn't work out. I'm sure you'll find something else that will be great. =) Congrats Jen on your new nephew. Very exciting! I'm glad you're having fun in San Diego Jamie. All is fine here. I've been in Ohio and it's been nice. Josh has been working 15 hour days and every weekend, so I'm thankful that I have some family to keep me company and help out with Seth. It's been pretty relaxing for me because there are so many people wanting to play with Seth and mom has been getting up with him in the mornings a lot so I get to sleep in. Very nice! =) It's kind of hard not having our own place and I have to admit that I struggle a bit with living in a house that I can't keep as organized and clean as I like. (Two of my brothers are still living at home and nobody in the family seems to enjoy order and cleanliness quite as much as I do, so keeping things clean enough for my taste is pretty much a lost cause and I don't have the energy for it). But at least I'm not really lonely like I would be in Tulsa. =) Seth is doing well and loving all of his family in Ohio. He seems to prefer his grandmas over me and I'm not sure how I feel about that. He never just wants to cuddle with me anymore and he cries for my mom. I'm afraid he's going to go through withdrawal when we have to leave and he'll be upset that he's stuck with me. Oh well, at least I'm getting a break for now. Well, I'd better get some sleep. Love you girls!
Monday, July 10, 2006
A dress
Hi everyone!
I hope this finds you all doing well! I haven't had a chance to post any of the pictures that I had wanted to from the weekend, but I have a goal to get that done this week!
Just some updates on the wedding...we didn't get our deposit in on time for our place, so we are starting from square one. I can't tell you how frustrated I am that people charge so much for these places. We really need your prayers to find another one in our price range soon.
Better news, though, is that I bought my dress yesterday! I spent a total of two hours at David's Bridal yesterday and found "it" as well as bridesmaids dresses. SO that's a big checkmark of my list. Again, I have pics of that, too, but haven't downloaded them yet.
I'd love to know how life is for you all, so email or post a blog!
Love you all!
I hope this finds you all doing well! I haven't had a chance to post any of the pictures that I had wanted to from the weekend, but I have a goal to get that done this week!
Just some updates on the wedding...we didn't get our deposit in on time for our place, so we are starting from square one. I can't tell you how frustrated I am that people charge so much for these places. We really need your prayers to find another one in our price range soon.
Better news, though, is that I bought my dress yesterday! I spent a total of two hours at David's Bridal yesterday and found "it" as well as bridesmaids dresses. SO that's a big checkmark of my list. Again, I have pics of that, too, but haven't downloaded them yet.
I'd love to know how life is for you all, so email or post a blog!
Love you all!
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Yippee!
Yeah! Congrats Aunt Jen. Sounds like a beautiful baby boy. I can't wait to see pictures.
I so enjoyed seeing you all this past weekend! I don't know if I can even express how much your friendship means to me. :) Thank you thank you thank you! I will try and keep this up a bit more this year.
Nick and I are in San Diego right now, and we must have a reunion here someday! This city is absolutly amazing. :) The conference that I am attending is a lot of fun for me. Nick calls it "Geek Fest 2006". There are a lot of techies here, but they are all teachers. It is so great to be among people to aren't afraid to use techonolgy. :)
Well...I hope you are all adjusting after this weekend. I love you lots!
PS. Could you all email or post your current address and your and your hubby's birthday and anniversery? I will put together a sheet for you all and send it to you! :)
I so enjoyed seeing you all this past weekend! I don't know if I can even express how much your friendship means to me. :) Thank you thank you thank you! I will try and keep this up a bit more this year.
Nick and I are in San Diego right now, and we must have a reunion here someday! This city is absolutly amazing. :) The conference that I am attending is a lot of fun for me. Nick calls it "Geek Fest 2006". There are a lot of techies here, but they are all teachers. It is so great to be among people to aren't afraid to use techonolgy. :)
Well...I hope you are all adjusting after this weekend. I love you lots!
PS. Could you all email or post your current address and your and your hubby's birthday and anniversery? I will put together a sheet for you all and send it to you! :)
Aunt Jen
I'm an official Auntie! Bailey Christopher Duncan was born at 12:30 this afternoon. He's 8 lbs, 4 oz, has dark hair, and likes to scream. I'll get to meet him tonight! The labor went very well for my sister-in-law, Carol. She went from 5cm to 10cm in about 45 minutes and didn't have to push very long. Julie, I'm praying your second one happens like that! I'll sent pictures out soon!
Thanks for the great weekend, girls. I had a blast!
Thanks for the great weekend, girls. I had a blast!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Going crazy
Aargh! I still have to work for three more hours! ...And I'll I want to do is pack my bags and get on the plane!
WAHOO!
I'm so excited. I need some good hugs from you all. I miss you so much!! I can't wait to see you in less than a day!! WAHOO!!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
The Itinerary!
Ok Ladies...here's our potential itinerary...Just to give you an idea of what you need to bring as far as money, clothes, shoes, etc. Let me know your thoughts...
Friday evening: Dinner in, hot tub/pool, movie in or out...
Saturday: Breakfast in (bagels, etc) Taste of Chicago (no admission - food cost only...), shopping, etc. for the afternoon - or to a beach...
Saturday evening: a) Free dance lesson and dancing in Grant Park at 6pm - it's something Afro Puerto Rican
b) Grant Park Orchestra (free) at 9pm - outside as well...
c) Navy Pier Fireworks (15 minutes long) at 10:15pm
d) Chicago at Sunset Cruise (2 hours) at 7:45pm (Cost $22)
e) Clubs around the area...
(I figure this leaves us a lot of options depending on the weather and what we "feel" like doing...dinner would be somewhere in there too. This also leaves us options as far as costs if we don't want to spend as much)
Sunday: Breakfast out (or in...depending on what we feel like doing)
Shedd Aquarium - anytime - closes at 6pm... cost $23
Dinner out (maybe with Joachim?) then back to the hotel or whatever our fancy...
The only other costs added in there are transportation...the train into the city will be about $5-8 total, but then we have cab fare if we need it, buses or the "L". Each bus and "L" ride will be $2...cab fares vary of course.
Again, going to and from airports will be taken care of by me or Jen.
Let me know any thoughts or ideas on this, but I wanted to give you an idea of what we were thinking of doing. By no means do we have to do any or all of this. Just ideas.
Love you girls! Can't wait to hear from you!
Friday evening: Dinner in, hot tub/pool, movie in or out...
Saturday: Breakfast in (bagels, etc) Taste of Chicago (no admission - food cost only...), shopping, etc. for the afternoon - or to a beach...
Saturday evening: a) Free dance lesson and dancing in Grant Park at 6pm - it's something Afro Puerto Rican
b) Grant Park Orchestra (free) at 9pm - outside as well...
c) Navy Pier Fireworks (15 minutes long) at 10:15pm
d) Chicago at Sunset Cruise (2 hours) at 7:45pm (Cost $22)
e) Clubs around the area...
(I figure this leaves us a lot of options depending on the weather and what we "feel" like doing...dinner would be somewhere in there too. This also leaves us options as far as costs if we don't want to spend as much)
Sunday: Breakfast out (or in...depending on what we feel like doing)
Shedd Aquarium - anytime - closes at 6pm... cost $23
Dinner out (maybe with Joachim?) then back to the hotel or whatever our fancy...
The only other costs added in there are transportation...the train into the city will be about $5-8 total, but then we have cab fare if we need it, buses or the "L". Each bus and "L" ride will be $2...cab fares vary of course.
Again, going to and from airports will be taken care of by me or Jen.
Let me know any thoughts or ideas on this, but I wanted to give you an idea of what we were thinking of doing. By no means do we have to do any or all of this. Just ideas.
Love you girls! Can't wait to hear from you!
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
I know, I know...it's about time...
Hello friends! Can you believe in just about two weeks we will be able to see each other face to face? AHH! I am so thrilled! Jamie - i am really looking forward to hearing about the great things that happened in China! I've been thinking of you a lot.
Obviously, you guys all know that my world has been a little crazy lately. I am really very happy here, and very happy that I am engaged to the love of my life. I am truly looking forward to my life with Shawn and all the adventure that it will bring. Anyway...I hope everyone is planning on bringing pictures of the last year of their lives so we can all really catch up.
Work is good too! I just started at a different place last friday and it's working out wonderfully. I feel like I just jumped into the middle of a lake, and it's sink or swim, but it seems to be a great thing so far. I do a lot of organizing - of people and of things - and keeping everything moving right along. It's an architectural firm, so keeping things moving smoothly is very important.
Just FYI - if any of you are in town (hehehe), we are having an engagement party on June 24th...I am looking forward to it, but it also makes me a little sad. None of my family can come at all, so it's just mutual friends and Shawn's friends and family. I talked to my mom today, and she was a little blunt, but it's true - it was my choice to move farther away from my family, so it makes it more difficult for times like this.
Jules - I will try to call you soon - I was thinking about getting together early next week to hang out. Then I'll give you the info on the party, if you can come.
I love you girls and I CANNOT wait to see all of you!!!
Hugs and kisses!
Obviously, you guys all know that my world has been a little crazy lately. I am really very happy here, and very happy that I am engaged to the love of my life. I am truly looking forward to my life with Shawn and all the adventure that it will bring. Anyway...I hope everyone is planning on bringing pictures of the last year of their lives so we can all really catch up.
Work is good too! I just started at a different place last friday and it's working out wonderfully. I feel like I just jumped into the middle of a lake, and it's sink or swim, but it seems to be a great thing so far. I do a lot of organizing - of people and of things - and keeping everything moving right along. It's an architectural firm, so keeping things moving smoothly is very important.
Just FYI - if any of you are in town (hehehe), we are having an engagement party on June 24th...I am looking forward to it, but it also makes me a little sad. None of my family can come at all, so it's just mutual friends and Shawn's friends and family. I talked to my mom today, and she was a little blunt, but it's true - it was my choice to move farther away from my family, so it makes it more difficult for times like this.
Jules - I will try to call you soon - I was thinking about getting together early next week to hang out. Then I'll give you the info on the party, if you can come.
I love you girls and I CANNOT wait to see all of you!!!
Hugs and kisses!
Monday, June 12, 2006
Nothing New
Hello Friends -
I don't have anything new to blog... just the same old stuff going on. Although i am excited to see you all in 17 days!
Kimmie - i loved the pics from San Fran - sounds like you guys had fun.
Juls - I'm so excited you are having a girl... can't wait to meet the future Sapphire :)
Steph - Congratulations on the engagement... can't wait to see the ring and hear about all the wedding plans!
Jen - Sounds like your house is really comming together nicely... hopefully we can make a trip out sometime, i would love to see it!
Jamie - You are somewhere in China as i am writing this... know that we are praying for you and can't wait to hear all about the trip.
Liz - Miss you and hope to hear from you soon.
Ummm... not sure what else to write... i'm kinda computered out, it's the end of the day and i'm ready to go home.
In spite of the fact that i don't write often or have anything interesting to write, i do check often and love to hear about what is going on in your world. I miss you very much and think of you everyday!
Love and prayers:)
I don't have anything new to blog... just the same old stuff going on. Although i am excited to see you all in 17 days!
Kimmie - i loved the pics from San Fran - sounds like you guys had fun.
Juls - I'm so excited you are having a girl... can't wait to meet the future Sapphire :)
Steph - Congratulations on the engagement... can't wait to see the ring and hear about all the wedding plans!
Jen - Sounds like your house is really comming together nicely... hopefully we can make a trip out sometime, i would love to see it!
Jamie - You are somewhere in China as i am writing this... know that we are praying for you and can't wait to hear all about the trip.
Liz - Miss you and hope to hear from you soon.
Ummm... not sure what else to write... i'm kinda computered out, it's the end of the day and i'm ready to go home.
In spite of the fact that i don't write often or have anything interesting to write, i do check often and love to hear about what is going on in your world. I miss you very much and think of you everyday!
Love and prayers:)
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
The San Francisco treat...ding ding
It's getting late and I should be getting to bed, but I stayed home sick from work today, so I've got a little cabin fever. And, since I slept in till noon, I'm not too tired yet. But I am feeling better, so that's a good thing.
Adam and I went to San Francisco last weekend -- for Memorial Day and to celebrate our anniversary. I can't believe it's been three years! Sometimes it seems like just yesterday...and other times, it feels like thirty years. :p He also gave me a pair of sapphire earrings! I love them and wish I could wear them every day. But they're pretty dressy and don't go with everything. I was very surprised -- he even picked them out all by himself.
We had a great time in San Fran, though. I found the Full House houses! :p We spent a day in the Sonoma Valley, tasting wine and walking and driving through all the vineyards. Basically all we did really was eat and drink. We also spent a lot of time at the beach where I didn't get sunburned...or even suntanned. And, we managed to climb all the way from Fisherman's Wharf up to Lombard Street - because the line for the streetcar was two hours long. Yeah, I thought we had hills in Seattle -- geesh. My calves still hurt from that. But we were very proud of our chubby little selves after we managed that feat.
So now we're busy getting things done we weren't here to do over the weekend. Adam's little sister is coming to stay with us this weekend. She's going to visit a few of the colleges out here, so we're trying to entice her with all the wonderful Seattle perks. Unfortunately, my apartment is a mess -- I haven't even unpacked -- so we have all that to do tomorrow night to get ready for her arrival.
We're also deciding on where and when to move. Our lease is up, and we're trying to decide if now's the time to buy or if we should just rent for a bit longer. We do have some more debt to pay off -- so we'll definitely wait for that to be gone before we do buy...but I'm ready to find something a little bigger for sure.
Hope all is well with you girls! Love ya!
Adam and I went to San Francisco last weekend -- for Memorial Day and to celebrate our anniversary. I can't believe it's been three years! Sometimes it seems like just yesterday...and other times, it feels like thirty years. :p He also gave me a pair of sapphire earrings! I love them and wish I could wear them every day. But they're pretty dressy and don't go with everything. I was very surprised -- he even picked them out all by himself.
We had a great time in San Fran, though. I found the Full House houses! :p We spent a day in the Sonoma Valley, tasting wine and walking and driving through all the vineyards. Basically all we did really was eat and drink. We also spent a lot of time at the beach where I didn't get sunburned...or even suntanned. And, we managed to climb all the way from Fisherman's Wharf up to Lombard Street - because the line for the streetcar was two hours long. Yeah, I thought we had hills in Seattle -- geesh. My calves still hurt from that. But we were very proud of our chubby little selves after we managed that feat.
So now we're busy getting things done we weren't here to do over the weekend. Adam's little sister is coming to stay with us this weekend. She's going to visit a few of the colleges out here, so we're trying to entice her with all the wonderful Seattle perks. Unfortunately, my apartment is a mess -- I haven't even unpacked -- so we have all that to do tomorrow night to get ready for her arrival.
We're also deciding on where and when to move. Our lease is up, and we're trying to decide if now's the time to buy or if we should just rent for a bit longer. We do have some more debt to pay off -- so we'll definitely wait for that to be gone before we do buy...but I'm ready to find something a little bigger for sure.
Hope all is well with you girls! Love ya!
Monday, May 29, 2006
Busy Memorial Day Weekend
Hi girls, did everyone enjoy the long weekend?
It was so nice for us to have an extra day. But we didn't relax, we worked hard! We have decided to tear down the present shed in our back yard, and rebuild the side storage room on the garage - therefore making it our new shed. We started Saturday morning tearing the side room apart. Sunday we bought supplies (and partook in the Sunday - day of rest). And today we built the frame to the new shed. As I just got in the shower I thought to myself, I have never been so dirty! I smelled, oh boy did I smell! Anyway, it's rewarding to look out and see some really good progress. Another week and the walls will be up. and yet another... the old shed will be torn down. Chris also bought another little gift for us, so that when our back yard is complete, we can sit and enjoy it... Patio furniture! I was thrilled! It's like our anniversary gift to ourselves :)
So I couldn't help but wonder what the Sapphire girls did on this extra day! Steph, I know I said I'd call you this weekend. Sorry, I failed... now I am reporting to the basement to SIT ON MY ARSE all night long. I barely had energy to wash my hair!
Anyway, all this to say, I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend. Very excited for the end of next month when we get to see each other!!
Bye girls, love you!
It was so nice for us to have an extra day. But we didn't relax, we worked hard! We have decided to tear down the present shed in our back yard, and rebuild the side storage room on the garage - therefore making it our new shed. We started Saturday morning tearing the side room apart. Sunday we bought supplies (and partook in the Sunday - day of rest). And today we built the frame to the new shed. As I just got in the shower I thought to myself, I have never been so dirty! I smelled, oh boy did I smell! Anyway, it's rewarding to look out and see some really good progress. Another week and the walls will be up. and yet another... the old shed will be torn down. Chris also bought another little gift for us, so that when our back yard is complete, we can sit and enjoy it... Patio furniture! I was thrilled! It's like our anniversary gift to ourselves :)
So I couldn't help but wonder what the Sapphire girls did on this extra day! Steph, I know I said I'd call you this weekend. Sorry, I failed... now I am reporting to the basement to SIT ON MY ARSE all night long. I barely had energy to wash my hair!
Anyway, all this to say, I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend. Very excited for the end of next month when we get to see each other!!
Bye girls, love you!
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Late night and bread
Hey all!
Just thought I would drop you a note as I sit at 1am waiting for banana bread to bake. Things here are busy and time seems to be running out on me. Which is why I am baking when I should be sleeping. School is almost done. One more week and I'm finished. Some cool things have gone on in the last few weeks. At school my team won a grant from HP for $35,000 of technology. So at the moment I'm actually writing to you from my new laptop! It has some amazing features. I'll have to bring it with me to Chicago. Speaking of... My plane ticket is bought and yet I'm not sure where I fly into. I'll email you girls when I figure it out.
Another amazing God thing is that our one trip to China is just about paid. Thank you so much for your prayers and gifts. You are such a blessing to us! We leave for China June 4 at 2:30am from our church. I think I've figured that it is a 20 hour flight. we are going to be working with kindergarten during their "Reading" month. Please pray for us. We Won't be told exactly where we are going until we reach Hong Kong.
So that is a quick update. Nick and I are doing well. I hope I don't make it sound like we are always struggling. We are definitely learning a lot, and loving every minute. I can't for you all to really hangout with him. Maybe in November?
Well-I better get ready for bed. The bread is almost done. I love you all and can't wait to see you very, very soon!
Just thought I would drop you a note as I sit at 1am waiting for banana bread to bake. Things here are busy and time seems to be running out on me. Which is why I am baking when I should be sleeping. School is almost done. One more week and I'm finished. Some cool things have gone on in the last few weeks. At school my team won a grant from HP for $35,000 of technology. So at the moment I'm actually writing to you from my new laptop! It has some amazing features. I'll have to bring it with me to Chicago. Speaking of... My plane ticket is bought and yet I'm not sure where I fly into. I'll email you girls when I figure it out.
Another amazing God thing is that our one trip to China is just about paid. Thank you so much for your prayers and gifts. You are such a blessing to us! We leave for China June 4 at 2:30am from our church. I think I've figured that it is a 20 hour flight. we are going to be working with kindergarten during their "Reading" month. Please pray for us. We Won't be told exactly where we are going until we reach Hong Kong.
So that is a quick update. Nick and I are doing well. I hope I don't make it sound like we are always struggling. We are definitely learning a lot, and loving every minute. I can't for you all to really hangout with him. Maybe in November?
Well-I better get ready for bed. The bread is almost done. I love you all and can't wait to see you very, very soon!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
A happy digression
Hey girls! I just have to tell you that Seth digressed this week developmentally, but that it has been the most blissful digression I could have imagined. Seth would never have anything to do with a pacifier from the day he was born. He would always just spit it out. I didn't mind too much because I didn't really want him getting attached to a pacifier anyways. However, he has always been a bit dificult when it comes time to sleep or relax. most babies would suck on a pacifier and calm down. Seth always took more creative calming methods. Fortunately, he was a really good baby so it wasn't too bad. His naptimes have become a rather serious problem the past few months because he simply refuses to sleep during the day. He fights it and will often times sit in his crib laughing and talking to himself for hours before I finally give up and get him out of bed. Consequently, he gets cranky the rest of the day because he's always exhausted. So, 2 days ago, Seth was playing in his toybox and he came across an infant pacifier that had gotten stuck in with the rest of his toys. He promptly stuck it in his mouth and wouldn't spit it out the rest of the day! I take it away during his awake times and at night, but I've been letting him have it for his naps during the day... and he's been sleeping for hours! So far, everyday that I let him nap with his pacifier, he goes to sleep immediately without even a wimper and he sleeps for 2-3 hours. It's been the most wonderful thing ever! I know... he can't get attached to a pacifier now. He's just a few months away from giving it up completely. But I don't care! I won't let him have it unless it's nap time, and I won't let him use it to fall asleep at night... but if he will sleep during the day and be a much more pleasant child and let me get stuff done every once in a while... then he can suck on that thing to his little heart's content (at naptime). Seth is doing well these days. He's walking all over the place on his own now. It's pretty cute because he hasn't quite caught onto needing to bend his knees yet, so he kind of looks like E.T. when he's waddling around. He's into everything, but he's a pretty happy kid all the time. He says "hi" and will diligently say "thank you" whenever he is handed something... or takes something from you. He has also learned to "moo" like a cow. He will shake and nod his head in response to questions and in conversations consistently like he really is involved and understands everything you're saying. His favorite thing is hair. It's wierd, I know, but he loves to bury his little hands in your hair whenever he can reach you. He'll sit on my lap for an hour at a time just resting his little head on my chest, with his arms wrapped around my neck so he can hold my hair with both of his hands. It's kind of quirky, but I love the cuddle time, even if he just wants my hair. He is starting to find my bulging abdomen irritating though. He gets annoyed that my belly is getting in the way of hugs and wrestling. He tries to crawl in my lap and doesn't have as much room so he tries to push my tummy out of the way. It's only gonna get worse! =) I'm starting to feel a bit better these days. The nausea is not gone, but much better. I'm still waiting for my real pregnancy appetite to kick in. I haven't been able to really put down a good quantity of food yet. I actually get full quicker than I did before I was pregnant. I find that irritating. Now that my nausea is more under control, my most common craving is buffalo chicken wings and Coke. I could eat them almost all the time. That really has been my only major, intense craving with this pregnancy. I also eat a lot of fruit and some other things usually sound good. But buffalo chicken wings and Coke is my "have to have it" craving. Healthy, I know. That's about it for us lately. We've been staying busy doing landscaping and other house projects this week. I'm working on getting Seth's big boy room put together. He's going to have a Hawaiin, surfer style room. I found a cheap comforter and some accessories and I just have a little more to get so that I can get his new room set up. We're keeping a double bed in his room though so we'll always have a place for guests to stay in case anyone happens to be passing through. hint, hint... =) Well, I'd better go. Seth needs a bath and we need to go outside and enjoy our beautiful weather today. Love you girls!
Monday, May 15, 2006
I'd been wanting to post for a few days too but i feel like i'm begging for attention when I have 2 posts in a row. So thanks Julie, for breaking down and posting! Oh my gosh, 45 days until we all see each other again! Which reminds me... I've got pictures from the following events and if you have any other events you'd l ike included in the sapphire scrapbook, send them my way soon!
Jamie wedding, Liz wedding, Angie wedding & New Years Eve festivities, Pictures of Seth, Steph and Jen visits in Chicago, Kim and Julie's cruise
Also, if you've got your plane ticket for the reunion weekend, please email me the info so Steph or I can arrange to pick you up from the airport. Be sure to let me know if you're flying into O'Hare or Midway!
So an update on the Akers... we're good! We sold our mini-van about 2 weeks ago to the dealership just under my office. We've planted all our herbs and most of the garden now... it keeps raining so it's been a little rough. Oh, and I learned the other day that I have rhubarb growing in the back. It looks like our raspberry and blackberry twigs (not yet bushes) survived the winter and could possibly produce fruit this summer. that's probably boring to all of you, but it's quite exciting to me :) I can't believe we're coming up on our one yesr anniversary soon. Sometimes it feels like 10 years and sometimes it feels like just yesterday (when I remember that I still haven't started my wedding scrapbook!)
I must be going now... work has gotten busy. Miss you all!
Jamie wedding, Liz wedding, Angie wedding & New Years Eve festivities, Pictures of Seth, Steph and Jen visits in Chicago, Kim and Julie's cruise
Also, if you've got your plane ticket for the reunion weekend, please email me the info so Steph or I can arrange to pick you up from the airport. Be sure to let me know if you're flying into O'Hare or Midway!
So an update on the Akers... we're good! We sold our mini-van about 2 weeks ago to the dealership just under my office. We've planted all our herbs and most of the garden now... it keeps raining so it's been a little rough. Oh, and I learned the other day that I have rhubarb growing in the back. It looks like our raspberry and blackberry twigs (not yet bushes) survived the winter and could possibly produce fruit this summer. that's probably boring to all of you, but it's quite exciting to me :) I can't believe we're coming up on our one yesr anniversary soon. Sometimes it feels like 10 years and sometimes it feels like just yesterday (when I remember that I still haven't started my wedding scrapbook!)
I must be going now... work has gotten busy. Miss you all!
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Ok, ok, ok...
Yeah, I guess I'll give in, too...Honestly, I've been thinking about posting something for about a week now, but I just haven't made myself sit down and do it yet.
So, I just finished up my third week working at Onlineshoes, copywriting. At first, I was a little lost, then I was just kind of bored, but now I'm getting to know my coworkers and it's going great. The job itself isn't the most stimulating -- I mean, how much can you really say about shoes...really? But I am learning a lot -- I mean, a lot -- about the shoe industry, as well as fashion...oh yeah, we have handbags on the site, also. I may not really need any more purses, exactly, but they are fun to look at and try out.
So since we're all sharing websites right now, here's mine: www.onlineshoes.com. (By the way, tell Nathan good job on that website, Liz -- it's stellar.) I just wrote some copy for Uggs that might be up, and I've been doing a lot of outdoors and athletic shoes -- Columbia, Timberland, Reebok, etc. My job is mainly to write the product descriptions, as well as the features, for each shoe.
My mom was out visiting last weekend -- sort of as an early mother's day present. I had to work a couple of the days she was here, so she kept herself busy cleaning my apartment and taking Duray for walks. We did get down to the waterfront and got to do some other touristy things -- I think she just really needed a break from Ohio. She and my dad are officially divorced now and she received the settlement. So now it's up to her to start the long process of getting past all of that. It's still very weird for all of us. She did go buy a new car, though. :p
I'm going to be purchasing my ticket to Chicago this weekend -- yay :) Had to wait until I got a little money in the bank first...
Well, Adam's in ground school today, so I'm off to go meet him for lunch...
Love you all!
So, I just finished up my third week working at Onlineshoes, copywriting. At first, I was a little lost, then I was just kind of bored, but now I'm getting to know my coworkers and it's going great. The job itself isn't the most stimulating -- I mean, how much can you really say about shoes...really? But I am learning a lot -- I mean, a lot -- about the shoe industry, as well as fashion...oh yeah, we have handbags on the site, also. I may not really need any more purses, exactly, but they are fun to look at and try out.
So since we're all sharing websites right now, here's mine: www.onlineshoes.com. (By the way, tell Nathan good job on that website, Liz -- it's stellar.) I just wrote some copy for Uggs that might be up, and I've been doing a lot of outdoors and athletic shoes -- Columbia, Timberland, Reebok, etc. My job is mainly to write the product descriptions, as well as the features, for each shoe.
My mom was out visiting last weekend -- sort of as an early mother's day present. I had to work a couple of the days she was here, so she kept herself busy cleaning my apartment and taking Duray for walks. We did get down to the waterfront and got to do some other touristy things -- I think she just really needed a break from Ohio. She and my dad are officially divorced now and she received the settlement. So now it's up to her to start the long process of getting past all of that. It's still very weird for all of us. She did go buy a new car, though. :p
I'm going to be purchasing my ticket to Chicago this weekend -- yay :) Had to wait until I got a little money in the bank first...
Well, Adam's in ground school today, so I'm off to go meet him for lunch...
Love you all!
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