Well, today I turned 28. Wow hard to believe. It was a wonderful birthday spent with my hubby, mom, gavin, his friend cody and the lake! The weather was BEAUTIFUL and it made for a great day to catch some rays and soak up the sun at the end of the pier. My husband spoiled me with gifts as did my mom and brother and we all enjoyed icecream cake to finish off the day. It was bliss!
As I sat on the end of the dock and looked out over the water I took some time to reflect of my life and realized again just how blessed I am. No, my life isn't perfect. I miss my dad terribly and have everyday struggles just like everyone else. But overall my life is pretty great. God is so good and has blessed with me a perfect husband, an amazing family, and great friends. When it comes down to it, I really dont need more than that.
So as the day comes to an end and that 28 number is now mine to keep for the next year, I want to say thank you! Thank you to God, thank you to my husband, thank you to my mom, dad & brother, my MIL&FIL, my BIL&SIL family, and all of my wonderful friends for the great 28 years of fun, love and memories! You guys are the best and I love you!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
3 years
July 21, 2007.
3 year ago today I married my best friend...it was the best day of my life!
Tthis is how excited I was that day and I am still just as excited today!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Hawii
WOW!! What a vacation.Hawaii was beautiful. The weather was wonderful. The wedding ceremony was picture perfect. We loved it and had a blast.
I have so much to blog about and so many pictures to start going through(about 1500 to be exact!) but I am pooped. We left Hawaii yesterday at 4pm and arrived in Indy today at 11am. It was a long flight BUT so worth it. I will post all about it soon- after I get a few hours of shut-eye.
I have so much to blog about and so many pictures to start going through(about 1500 to be exact!) but I am pooped. We left Hawaii yesterday at 4pm and arrived in Indy today at 11am. It was a long flight BUT so worth it. I will post all about it soon- after I get a few hours of shut-eye.
Monday, July 12, 2010
weekend
This weekend was a nice weekend full of Erin & Nathan time. :)
On Saturday night after being home all day I got the bright idea to go see a movie. Now if you know Nathan and I at all I think we have see a total of 4 movies in the theater together! I am not really a movie fan and there is enough sports on that we just watch that instead. So Nathan was VERY surprised that I suggested it...that was until he heard that the movie was Toy Story 3!! Yes I am a kid @ heart and couldn't wait to see it.
It was really cute, however, I am not sure it was really a 'kid concept' movie. Lets just say I was scared at one point and cried at the end...but loved it overall!! It was a really fun night and we even got popcorn and pop. :)
Sunday we went to church and then spent the rest of the day packing and working on things around the house. It was a nice and relaxing day until around 4 when I had a stupid hypoglycemic attack(that is what they have been this whole time...thank goodness its not my heart like we thought!). My wonderful and amazing mom answered her phone and was able to tell me what to do to help me get back to 'normal'. After a few hours I was feeling much better and we went to Hilary and Jonas' house for a cookout. It was a nice evening full of laughter, jokes, story telling and even a few tears. I sure am going to miss them...that is all I can to say about that!
Today I am laying low, trying to get the house ready for our trip and finish the to-do list. Happy Monday y'all!
On Saturday night after being home all day I got the bright idea to go see a movie. Now if you know Nathan and I at all I think we have see a total of 4 movies in the theater together! I am not really a movie fan and there is enough sports on that we just watch that instead. So Nathan was VERY surprised that I suggested it...that was until he heard that the movie was Toy Story 3!! Yes I am a kid @ heart and couldn't wait to see it.
Sunday we went to church and then spent the rest of the day packing and working on things around the house. It was a nice and relaxing day until around 4 when I had a stupid hypoglycemic attack(that is what they have been this whole time...thank goodness its not my heart like we thought!). My wonderful and amazing mom answered her phone and was able to tell me what to do to help me get back to 'normal'. After a few hours I was feeling much better and we went to Hilary and Jonas' house for a cookout. It was a nice evening full of laughter, jokes, story telling and even a few tears. I sure am going to miss them...that is all I can to say about that!
Today I am laying low, trying to get the house ready for our trip and finish the to-do list. Happy Monday y'all!
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
Saturday, July 10, 2010
speedy fast
The rest of the week went speedy fast too. On Thursday night one of Nathan's stores lost power so we headed to the city around 10:30 and unloaded all of the coolers and freezers into reefer trucks(I sound like I really know what I am talking about huh?). We finished everything up around 2am and then made the drive back home to get a few hours of shut-eye. Nathans phone rang again at 4 letting him know the power was back on so he headed back up to help re-load everything. He, along with his crew, got everything back and running @ 8:56 and opened the door @ 9! way to go Nathan!! I, on the other hand, stayed in bed...until 10!
Once I finally rolled out of bed, I went to lunch with a teacher friend and her daughter who played on my basketball team 2 years again. It was great catching up with them and enjoying a nice lunch. After lunch I came home and worked on a 721 project. I can't tell you what it is yet...but I think its going to be pretty awesome! Hopefully I will be able to show you soon!!! ;)
Friday I got my hair done(love it!) for our trip and then we went over to visit Gavin. We did a little shopping, lots of talking, ate a great dinner outside at a cool pub and then finished off the evening with Mrs. Fields cookies! It was a blast. I know I have said it a million times but I sure do love my family! They are awesome.
Today is a day full of laundry and working on my project while Nathan does his class. We might even try to head out to the pool for a bit to catch a few rays. The buzzer for the dryer is going off so I better get to it. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
ps- There seemed to be a little confusion about my moms new bff...that means BEST FRIEND FOREVER! not boyfriend ;)
Once I finally rolled out of bed, I went to lunch with a teacher friend and her daughter who played on my basketball team 2 years again. It was great catching up with them and enjoying a nice lunch. After lunch I came home and worked on a 721 project. I can't tell you what it is yet...but I think its going to be pretty awesome! Hopefully I will be able to show you soon!!! ;)
Friday I got my hair done(love it!) for our trip and then we went over to visit Gavin. We did a little shopping, lots of talking, ate a great dinner outside at a cool pub and then finished off the evening with Mrs. Fields cookies! It was a blast. I know I have said it a million times but I sure do love my family! They are awesome.
Today is a day full of laundry and working on my project while Nathan does his class. We might even try to head out to the pool for a bit to catch a few rays. The buzzer for the dryer is going off so I better get to it. I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.
ps- There seemed to be a little confusion about my moms new bff...that means BEST FRIEND FOREVER! not boyfriend ;)
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
wednesday already?
I woke up this morning and asked Nathan if it was really already Wednesday? Man how time is flying by!
Monday my mom was still here so we ran some errands while Nathan worked. Mom headed over to visit Gavin in the afternoon and Nathan and I enjoyed a delicious homemade dinner. The rest of the evening Nathan worked on his class and I watched the Bachlorette. As Nathan says... I think we get dumber each time we watch that show! This might just be the worst season I have ever watched, and this week was even worse with the Jake and Vianna story. bad.bad.bad.
Yesterday I had a photoshot in the morning(thanks Mom for coming with me!! You were a HUGE help). It was awesome and so much!! Hop over to the 721 website and check out the beautiful girl I had the privilege of photographing. After the photo shoot I came home and did a little editing before Vicky and her kids came over to go swimming. The kids did great but we didn't stay too long...it was hot!
The rest of the afternoon flew by- I went for a run and got rained on :) then small group came over for our weekly get together. I am so thankful for our friends here- they are the best!
Today is a day of editing and finishing up on a few project here. I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!!
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Monday my mom was still here so we ran some errands while Nathan worked. Mom headed over to visit Gavin in the afternoon and Nathan and I enjoyed a delicious homemade dinner. The rest of the evening Nathan worked on his class and I watched the Bachlorette. As Nathan says... I think we get dumber each time we watch that show! This might just be the worst season I have ever watched, and this week was even worse with the Jake and Vianna story. bad.bad.bad.
Yesterday I had a photoshot in the morning(thanks Mom for coming with me!! You were a HUGE help). It was awesome and so much!! Hop over to the 721 website and check out the beautiful girl I had the privilege of photographing. After the photo shoot I came home and did a little editing before Vicky and her kids came over to go swimming. The kids did great but we didn't stay too long...it was hot!
The rest of the afternoon flew by- I went for a run and got rained on :) then small group came over for our weekly get together. I am so thankful for our friends here- they are the best!
Today is a day of editing and finishing up on a few project here. I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!!
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12
Monday, July 05, 2010
3rd & 4th of July
We have had so much fun and lots going on these past few days. On the 3rd we headed to the Cubs game with our good friends Heather & Stephen(those pictures are on the other computer..opps) We had a GREAT time and really enjoyed the beautiful game. However, I must apologize to all of the Cubs fans out there....every game that we have attended they have gotten skunked! The first game it was 15-2, second game was 11-1 and this time it was 12-0. I did ask Nathan why he wanted us to be Cubs fans on the way home. He reminded me there was no other choice! :) After the game we came home and enjoyed dinner with my mom.
Saturday we were up early running errands while Nathan went to work. We went to Hadleighs 1st Birthday in the afternoon and loved every second of that! Lots of fun and so stinkin cute. After the party we ran home, took a 20min. power nap and headed to the Klopps for the fireworks. We had a wonderful time! Great friends, good food, margaritas & beer, home run derby, a bonfire and fireworks...doesnt get much better than that! Here are a few pictures from the night.
Saturday we were up early running errands while Nathan went to work. We went to Hadleighs 1st Birthday in the afternoon and loved every second of that! Lots of fun and so stinkin cute. After the party we ran home, took a 20min. power nap and headed to the Klopps for the fireworks. We had a wonderful time! Great friends, good food, margaritas & beer, home run derby, a bonfire and fireworks...doesnt get much better than that! Here are a few pictures from the night.
My mom and her new bff(Ethan) they were diggin for worms! love it!
vicky & I
bbridgette & I
the railing-taulman family..lots of love!
my mom & I(she is sooo beautiful)
the love of my life
now for a few funny ones!!! vicky wanting to be kloe
Gavin teaching Ethan 'The Captain' pose!
Ethan & Nathan makin funny faces
Mom and Allie steppin on the poppers...they had a blast!!
life is good :)
On the 4th we went to church in the morning and heard a great sermon on God and USA. The best part was when Greg explained the real story behind God Bless America and the entire church sang it as a prayer together...very touching.
After church we went for a run(too hot to do that but the trip is only 9 days away!) and then Nathans parents came up and we enjoyed a delicious lunch and homemade ice cream! We were so thankful they made the trip up and loved having them there. We all found a little time to take nap too!
Nathan enjoying his ice cream in a NEW Purdue shirt! haha
After naps, Mike and Bridgette came over and we had a really fun evening of bags, a steak dinner and a few margaritas!
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th!!! God Bless America!
Friday, July 02, 2010
Happy July
I can not believe it is already July, man how times flies when you are having fun or being crazy!!
We really are crazy. As I sit here and write this post I realize that in less the 24 hrs. we drove down to visit my mom, stayed for about 12 hrs. got back in the car, drove home, Nathan went to work, we are leaving to meet friends in the city in a few hours to go to the Cubs game and.... I am loving every second of it!
I am so very excited about the weekend- we have LOTS of fun things planned. We are going to the Cubs game today, my mom is coming up tonight, we have a 1st birthday party of Miss Hadleighs tomorrow followed by a 4th of July party tomorrow night, then Sunday we have some family coming over to enjoy the day with grilling out and maybe a little golf. :) I can't wait!
We really are crazy. As I sit here and write this post I realize that in less the 24 hrs. we drove down to visit my mom, stayed for about 12 hrs. got back in the car, drove home, Nathan went to work, we are leaving to meet friends in the city in a few hours to go to the Cubs game and.... I am loving every second of it!
I am so very excited about the weekend- we have LOTS of fun things planned. We are going to the Cubs game today, my mom is coming up tonight, we have a 1st birthday party of Miss Hadleighs tomorrow followed by a 4th of July party tomorrow night, then Sunday we have some family coming over to enjoy the day with grilling out and maybe a little golf. :) I can't wait!
Happy July 4th to everyone!
Thank you to all of those men and women that have served and are currently serving- we are forever grateful!
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