(somehow this didnt get posted the other day!) opps. I have another coming soon full of pictures.
Wow! What a wonderful Christmas we had. We just got back home this morning after spending a few days up north with Nathan's family. The last week has been full of family time, so much love and lots of laughter. We are so thankful that God has blessed us with such amazing family and friends. Santa was VERY good to us- we must have been extra good to us this year too! God is good!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Eve
I love Christmas Eve- it is a day full of such wonderful memories and fun. However, I woke up today a little sad, missing my dad so very much. Him and I shared a lot of fun special memories on Christmas Eve together. He always had to work in the morning but would come zooming home around 4 or so(sometimes later). We would rush back to my room and he would have a bag full of gifts for me to wrap. Mom always had a list of things we needed to get done before the party but this was daddy and I's few minutes of laughter and fun together before we had to get busy. I miss that time.alot. I decided after shedding some tears today that I better head out for a run to have a little talk with him & God. I am always thankful for those talks but so wish that I could have him running beside me- I am certain that if anyone drove by and heard me talking they would think I had lost it!
We have our Christmas Eve party tonight and it was one of daddy's favorite things too. He loved having everyone here and enjoyed watching everyone in awe over Santa that would make his visit. However, just before everyone got here he usually decided to either clean out his sock drawer, brush the dogs, or take a nap. Too funny. I miss him and those fun silly things he did.
Gavin got home last night and I am so glad. I have really missed him too. Nathan and him did some 'male bonding' today and went to see a movie while mom and I got things ready for tonight. We are supposed to have a white Christmas here and I really hope soo!!
After our party tonight we are heading to church for Christmas Eve service, another thing that loved. I am learning now that it was because he got a good nap in! haha
Nathan and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!! May God bless you with wonderful memories with your families. We are so thankful for all of our family and friends.
We have our Christmas Eve party tonight and it was one of daddy's favorite things too. He loved having everyone here and enjoyed watching everyone in awe over Santa that would make his visit. However, just before everyone got here he usually decided to either clean out his sock drawer, brush the dogs, or take a nap. Too funny. I miss him and those fun silly things he did.
Gavin got home last night and I am so glad. I have really missed him too. Nathan and him did some 'male bonding' today and went to see a movie while mom and I got things ready for tonight. We are supposed to have a white Christmas here and I really hope soo!!
After our party tonight we are heading to church for Christmas Eve service, another thing that loved. I am learning now that it was because he got a good nap in! haha
Nathan and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!! May God bless you with wonderful memories with your families. We are so thankful for all of our family and friends.
Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Jesus!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
CHRISTMAS VACATION!!
I AM SO EXCITED!! I AM OFFICIALLY OFF OF SCHOOL UNTIL NEXT YEAR...2011 that is! :)
I have a lot to get done before Christmas and to add in I have three photo shoots in the next two days. It's going to be busy but I am going to try and soak up every minute of it.
I know this post is short but I need to get some much needed beauty rest for my busy day tomorrow.
night all!
I have a lot to get done before Christmas and to add in I have three photo shoots in the next two days. It's going to be busy but I am going to try and soak up every minute of it.
I know this post is short but I need to get some much needed beauty rest for my busy day tomorrow.
night all!
Sunday, December 19, 2010
snow & ice
This week was a VERY short school week thanks to all of the snow and ice we had. We started off the week with snow and no school on Monday- then a VERY cold Tuesday with a 2 hr-delay, we decided to go to school on Wednesday then the ice came and we called it a week! Gosh I love being a teacher!
I must say being a stay at home wife was AWESOME. Ok, so I wasn't just a stay at home wife, I got ALOT done for 721 sooo technically I was working. ;) I loved it and pray that someday I will be able to do this full time, how stinkin awesome would that be!!!
Friday I was going a little stir crazy and my Christmas list was glaring me down so Mom and I decided to spend the day shopping. We haven't done that in a really long time! It was so much fun, we laughed at the 'personal rug razor' she found, the hippies in Quest, the random lady that tried to talk her into some game at the toy's store, the $1500 rug I wanted to buy, the few minutes Mom turned into the Tazmainian devil and knocked EVERYTHING off the shelves in Macy's and then the lady that got accused for shop lifting! It was quite the day. After we finished all of our shopping we met Nathan for a delicious dinner and enjoyed a nice glass of wine.
Saturday we got up and Nathan was READY TO WORK! I just LOOOOVE those days- he is on a mission and we are going to get things done. I try my hardest to get out of them... I couldn't find my socks, I lost my shoes, I didn't have a hat- none of those 'tricks' seemed to work. He wanted to get the garage cleaned out so I could park my car inside. Yes, a very nice thought but.... not in the middle of the winter!! He told me I would survive and managed to find everything I had 'lost'- so out we went. After a few hours we got it all cleaned out and everyone was a happy camper. :)
Then last night my mom got us tickets to see the Nutcracker ballet. This is a family tradition of ours for a long time but we haven't been since dads accident. Once Mom found out that Nathan had never seen it- it was a must. I was pretty excited, I couldn't wait to get all dressed up and go! Nathan was a trooper and put on a happy face too. We got there and the poor guy didn't even realize it was a ballet!!!!!! HAHAHA I am still laughing about that one. THEN he leaned over after the first few scenes and asked when they would start talking!!! Poor guy, maybe someone should warn him of these things the next time.
All in all we had a wonderful time and I think he even enjoyed it a little- or maybe it was the fact that they had an intermission where he could get something to drink! haha
here is a picture of us during the intermission- please ignore the fact that it looks like I have shaved my eye-brows and Nathan and I both look very green & scary!
Today we went to our new church and once again really enjoyed it! Then came home watched the Colts get a W and finished up some work on the computer. For dinner we went in and visited my grandma to see all of her beautiful Christmas decoration and enjoyed a nice Wendy's meal. Nathan and I both enjoyed ourselves and he was glad to hear some of the stories she told about my dad!
I can't believe that Christmas is this coming week!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am finishing up my shopping tomorrow and then going to start wrapping. We have school Monday & Tuesday and then will be off the rest of the week. I have three photos shoots this week so that will keep me busy too!
Ok now that this is the longest post EVER, its time for me to hit the sack. But first Nathan and I have to play our nightly game of Risk & Suduko on the ipad before we can go to sleep! romantic huh? :)
night all
I must say being a stay at home wife was AWESOME. Ok, so I wasn't just a stay at home wife, I got ALOT done for 721 sooo technically I was working. ;) I loved it and pray that someday I will be able to do this full time, how stinkin awesome would that be!!!
Friday I was going a little stir crazy and my Christmas list was glaring me down so Mom and I decided to spend the day shopping. We haven't done that in a really long time! It was so much fun, we laughed at the 'personal rug razor' she found, the hippies in Quest, the random lady that tried to talk her into some game at the toy's store, the $1500 rug I wanted to buy, the few minutes Mom turned into the Tazmainian devil and knocked EVERYTHING off the shelves in Macy's and then the lady that got accused for shop lifting! It was quite the day. After we finished all of our shopping we met Nathan for a delicious dinner and enjoyed a nice glass of wine.
Saturday we got up and Nathan was READY TO WORK! I just LOOOOVE those days- he is on a mission and we are going to get things done. I try my hardest to get out of them... I couldn't find my socks, I lost my shoes, I didn't have a hat- none of those 'tricks' seemed to work. He wanted to get the garage cleaned out so I could park my car inside. Yes, a very nice thought but.... not in the middle of the winter!! He told me I would survive and managed to find everything I had 'lost'- so out we went. After a few hours we got it all cleaned out and everyone was a happy camper. :)
Then last night my mom got us tickets to see the Nutcracker ballet. This is a family tradition of ours for a long time but we haven't been since dads accident. Once Mom found out that Nathan had never seen it- it was a must. I was pretty excited, I couldn't wait to get all dressed up and go! Nathan was a trooper and put on a happy face too. We got there and the poor guy didn't even realize it was a ballet!!!!!! HAHAHA I am still laughing about that one. THEN he leaned over after the first few scenes and asked when they would start talking!!! Poor guy, maybe someone should warn him of these things the next time.
All in all we had a wonderful time and I think he even enjoyed it a little- or maybe it was the fact that they had an intermission where he could get something to drink! haha
here is a picture of us during the intermission- please ignore the fact that it looks like I have shaved my eye-brows and Nathan and I both look very green & scary!
Today we went to our new church and once again really enjoyed it! Then came home watched the Colts get a W and finished up some work on the computer. For dinner we went in and visited my grandma to see all of her beautiful Christmas decoration and enjoyed a nice Wendy's meal. Nathan and I both enjoyed ourselves and he was glad to hear some of the stories she told about my dad!
I can't believe that Christmas is this coming week!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am finishing up my shopping tomorrow and then going to start wrapping. We have school Monday & Tuesday and then will be off the rest of the week. I have three photos shoots this week so that will keep me busy too!
Ok now that this is the longest post EVER, its time for me to hit the sack. But first Nathan and I have to play our nightly game of Risk & Suduko on the ipad before we can go to sleep! romantic huh? :)
night all
Sunday, December 12, 2010
a great Sunday
Today has been a great day! I was a little sad when I woke up because we were supposed to be in NWI visiting our friends but since the weather forecast didn't look so hot we decided to stay put. Boy, am I glad we did. From the weather reports on Facebook (haha) it seems like it was pretty rough up there.
Since we were home we took the opportunity to try a new church today. We have found a few we 'liked' but nothing that had that 'feeling' like Suncrest did for us when we first went there. Today we found it. I can not describe it to you, but on the drive home I told Nathan that I really felt God today- it was the first time in a long time. It is amazing the difference it has made in today, I am looking forward to next week! It is an answered prayer for sure.
After church today we went by and visited dad. Mom put some really cool greenery that has bells on it and it was perfect. Does the heart good sometimes to have a little quite time out there too.
We came home and I was in a de-clutter/cleaning mood. So I did laundry, put it all away, cleaned the kitchen and living room and tackled my desk! It is so much nicer to sit here now.
Once the cleaning was finished it was time for a photo shoot IN THE SNOW! SO. MUCH. FUN. It was freezing but I had a blast and I think, at least I hope, they had fun too.
My crazy husband convinced me to go for a run with him once the shoot was over. Picture the two of us, bundled up taking the dog for a run- we were the only tracks on the road!!! It was very relaxing, peaceful and, shhhh don't tell Nathan, but I actually enjoyed it!
I am getting ready to try and finish up decorating this tree(this picture is from Moms phone!) What do you think...big enough? haha
on that note...enjoy the beautiful snow!
Since we were home we took the opportunity to try a new church today. We have found a few we 'liked' but nothing that had that 'feeling' like Suncrest did for us when we first went there. Today we found it. I can not describe it to you, but on the drive home I told Nathan that I really felt God today- it was the first time in a long time. It is amazing the difference it has made in today, I am looking forward to next week! It is an answered prayer for sure.
After church today we went by and visited dad. Mom put some really cool greenery that has bells on it and it was perfect. Does the heart good sometimes to have a little quite time out there too.
We came home and I was in a de-clutter/cleaning mood. So I did laundry, put it all away, cleaned the kitchen and living room and tackled my desk! It is so much nicer to sit here now.
Once the cleaning was finished it was time for a photo shoot IN THE SNOW! SO. MUCH. FUN. It was freezing but I had a blast and I think, at least I hope, they had fun too.
My crazy husband convinced me to go for a run with him once the shoot was over. Picture the two of us, bundled up taking the dog for a run- we were the only tracks on the road!!! It was very relaxing, peaceful and, shhhh don't tell Nathan, but I actually enjoyed it!
I am getting ready to try and finish up decorating this tree(this picture is from Moms phone!) What do you think...big enough? haha
Thursday, December 09, 2010
tired
Today I am just beat. It has been a VERY long week at school and I am ready for the weekend. I just spent- ok wasted- two hours of my life at Walmart and that just about sent me over the edge. I have a to-do list coming out of my ears and this house looks like a disaster which always drives me crazy too. I dont really have time to be blogging BUT it is a nice stress reliever right now...so thats what I am doing!!! :)
On a positive note the tree is still standing and we now have the lights on it. I will be sure to post pictures tomorrow. I have a pile of Christmas cards staring me in the face too- I guess that's what happens when you are busy making everyone elses!! :)
Our plan is to head to Dyer this weekend to enjoy our Christmas party with our friends BUT they are calling for a boat load of snow so it looks like our plans might be changing. Tonight I am going to finish up the cards while I watch the Colts game and enjoy a nice glass of wine! that is if I don't fall asleep before the game is on!Off to fix dinner and try to snap out of this funk. poor nathan.
On a positive note the tree is still standing and we now have the lights on it. I will be sure to post pictures tomorrow. I have a pile of Christmas cards staring me in the face too- I guess that's what happens when you are busy making everyone elses!! :)
Our plan is to head to Dyer this weekend to enjoy our Christmas party with our friends BUT they are calling for a boat load of snow so it looks like our plans might be changing. Tonight I am going to finish up the cards while I watch the Colts game and enjoy a nice glass of wine! that is if I don't fall asleep before the game is on!Off to fix dinner and try to snap out of this funk. poor nathan.
Sunday, December 05, 2010
can you believe it?!
I am blogging twice in one weekend!! Impressive huh? Today has been an awesome day of Nathan & Erin time! I love days like these, they come far and few between so I try and soak them up when I get a chance. We slept in until 9, then headed to church and then home for the rest of the day! IT WAS AWESOME!
We enjoyed lunch watching football, then I took a nap! After the nap I did a little house cleaning and some laundry and Nathan and I found ourselves back on the couch to watch more football!! The Saints pulled out an awesome W but the poor Colts...not sure whats up with Mr. Manning but its not looking so good. For dinner we made a run for the Burger King chicken sandwiches!! HAHA. yep that's right we got in the car and drove in to enjoy the buy one get one free. The verdict...not worth it!! The sandwich cost a whopping 3.89!! We were shocked and Nathan told them he didn't think it was such a good deal! too funny. We also made a stop at Wendy's to test out their new fries. The verdict....worth it!
We have a full week of school, work, editing and exercising. I hope everyone had a wonderful Sunday. As they said at church today...
We enjoyed lunch watching football, then I took a nap! After the nap I did a little house cleaning and some laundry and Nathan and I found ourselves back on the couch to watch more football!! The Saints pulled out an awesome W but the poor Colts...not sure whats up with Mr. Manning but its not looking so good. For dinner we made a run for the Burger King chicken sandwiches!! HAHA. yep that's right we got in the car and drove in to enjoy the buy one get one free. The verdict...not worth it!! The sandwich cost a whopping 3.89!! We were shocked and Nathan told them he didn't think it was such a good deal! too funny. We also made a stop at Wendy's to test out their new fries. The verdict....worth it!
We have a full week of school, work, editing and exercising. I hope everyone had a wonderful Sunday. As they said at church today...
For nothing is impossible with God!
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