Tuesday, June 17, 2008

My Son


I was looking thru here at my posts and realized that I didn't even have a post or picture of my son! Jake, 17. What can I say about Jake? My one and only son, my baby (no matter how big or how old, ALWAYS my baby!) I think he is a pretty awesome kid with such a big heart. I believe in you pal, and will always be here for you.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Fathers Day and Tylers B-Day





Its fathers Day! It has been a really nice day. Ben got up early so I gave him the gift that all the girls and I went in on and let him put it together (nice wife, huh?) It was a wheelbarrow and he got to work right away! I think it was a great gift and he will get alot of use out of it.
We went to dinner at Eldon and Janes, so saw Gpa for Fathers Day and they had a little birthday party for Tyler (2) and he was alot of fun to watch opening his gifts. So all in all it was a pretty great day.
I did miss my Dad. Of course. I do every year. Not just being able to go to his gravesite but just "him", y'know? Anyway, hope my message got to him anyway.
I've put a few pics this time, now that I found my camera. We miss everyone, every day..
So, to sum up, Happy Fathers Day to all the dads!! We love you.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Getting There

Although we still have plenty of boxes left to unpack, we are slowly but surely getting there. I still can't find my camera or my medicine but I figure if I keep looking they will show up eventually. At least thats my hope right now.
Things are beginning to come together and looking more like a home than a warehouse for boxes. I feel a little more comfortable and more at home. Would like to have some grandkids come to visit and play on the swingset! And just enjoy the backyard in general. We think that would be so fun for us. Oh, and them too!!
I really need to find my camera so that I can take a few pics to post so anyone can see how its coming along. I definately need new furniture and something with drawers for the kitchen and I need to get my imagination in gear to figure out just exactly where it all needs to be.. and then be able to find it again when I need it!! LOL =}
Miss everyone. xoxoxo

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Boxes

Oh My Gosh, it seeems for every box I empty two more pop up in their place! They are multiplying like crazy. It is starting to look and feel a little more like home here in our new house (thanks for the congrats guys!) and yet I just can't seem to find a place for everything. And doing just regular housework on top of trying to empty boxes and find homes for all the stuff that just seems to follow us everywhere, I don't know if we will be done unpacking by Christmas or not!!
All kidding aside, it is alot of work but we are enjoying it because we know that we finally made it happen and knowing that you have something to work for makes things a little easier and feel a little better in life. I feel so blessed that I have Ben in my life, and with that, his family too.
I suppose everyone has heard about poor Missy? Being attacked by two dogs here in the neighborhood. I don't really blame them, I know Missy is very territorial as most dogs are, and she has always thought that she is a rottweiler so to be fair, I'm pretty sure she started it even though I didn't witness it until I heard the familiar barking that says "This is my place, get out!" followed by terrible dog screaming, growling and barking. Thats when I found her being pulled in two by these much bigger dogs. She lost half an ear and a lot of fur. Two bite marks in her back by the shoulder area, one more a deep scratch and the other an actual wound.. We are feeling a little nervous over that one. We have been trying to treat it but may end up looking for a vet. She is a changed dog, just lays around in her bed and doesn't go anywhere, no energy. She is sore and sad. This saddens Ben and I deeply.
Wow, looks like I wrote a novel here. Guess its time to get back to emptying boxes. Hope everyone is well and will hear from you all soon.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Moved!

Hi everyone!
We did it! We actually finished the biggest thing on our "someday" list. We are actual homeowners. It feels so very good. We have been on a mission to get to here from the beginning. Thanks to all those that helped us out in the meantime so that this day would be possible.
And a very loud enthusiastic SHOUT OUT to everyone for helping with the time consuming and dirty, hard work of actually moving!! You know who you are and we wish there was some really great wonderful way to let you know how much your help meant to us! We love and appreciate all of you!
The hard work is not over quite yet, for us. I haven't found all the right places to put things and when I do, I can't locate the "thing" I want to put there!!! But there is time, so if you stop by for a visit, don't be surprised if there are still boxes and boxes and boxes creating a maze through-out our home! Our phone numbers haven't changed so please give us a call sometime and come visit.Soon.