Saturday, September 12, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Waitings stages...
I feel like we're waiting on a lot of things right now. We really want to buy a house, but we have to wait. We have to wait for Adam to get word that he has the permanent position that he put in for like a month ago. I'm waiting to hear if I possibly have a job. We're waiting for Marian to get park approval for her new house. We're waiting for every paycheck. I'm waiting for fall so that I can actually wear my wardrobe.
I know it sounds like I'm whining, but really I'm just stating the facts.
Most exciting thing right now that we're waiting for is our trip to the Lord's Land. One more week! I'm going to start packing this weekend.
I know it sounds like I'm whining, but really I'm just stating the facts.
Most exciting thing right now that we're waiting for is our trip to the Lord's Land. One more week! I'm going to start packing this weekend.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
September 8, 2009
Today is Tuesday after Labor Day. Lucy and I are at work, going on 3 hours now. It feels like it's been so much longer. Tonight I'm going to "slow cook" chicken for tacos. I don't have a slow cooker, so we'll see how that goes. Adam will be at a Giants game this weekend, so I'm looking forward to NOT traveling. I don't care what we do otherwise while at home, just as long as we don't have to pack up for an over night. I'm hoping that a friend from Paradise will come and visit. I think I'll indulge on some Pay-Per-View and perhaps start packing for our trip to the Lord's Land the following weekend. I'm VERY excited. We're going to go with the Bryson's, the Condit's and the Wilson's. Hopefully it will be our first annual family trip with these 3 other families.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Our getaway to Lassen Volcanic National Park
September is here and this is the first weekend in 3 months that Adam and I have not been sick or traveled or been apart. We have stayed home and enjoyed each other's company and it's SO nice. I feel like it's been a real re-kindling for us and a reminder that God has given us each other and Lucy because we were created for each other. I don't know if Adam agrees, but who cares what he thinks. Right? Just kidding.
Yesterday we decided to explore our surroundings and made the drive to Lassen National Park.
Yesterday we decided to explore our surroundings and made the drive to Lassen National Park.
Here we are lounging at King's Creek after our hike to the falls.
Our attempt at a flattering shot.
Adam and Lucy at the Sulfur Works. Stinky!
Lucy and Bear were so good in the car all day.
I kept commenting to Adam on how blue the sky was and how clear the water was. It was amazing.
Our attempt at a flattering shot.
Adam and Lucy at the Sulfur Works. Stinky!
Lucy and Bear were so good in the car all day.
I kept commenting to Adam on how blue the sky was and how clear the water was. It was amazing.I highly suggest that all visit and see what the park has to offer.
Next time we go, we're going to drive in to Butte Lake and hike to Cinder Cone and the Painted Dunes, then on to Snag Lake where we'll camp and then hike out the next day.
Next time we go, we're going to drive in to Butte Lake and hike to Cinder Cone and the Painted Dunes, then on to Snag Lake where we'll camp and then hike out the next day.
One month later...
I asked Adam last night, "tomorrow after church, could you watch Lucy for an hour so I can update our blog," knowing that it IS a priority and I can't keep my fans waiting much longer... :)
The month of August was a full one.
The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and so unique.
Needless to say, I cried for the majority of the ceremony.
The month of August was a full one.
- On the 6th, Lucy started crawling. She is now an avid "cruiser" and is working on climbing everything.
- On the 7th Adam and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary at the Hotel Diamond, including dinner at 33 Steaks, Blues, and Booze, brownie dessert from Room Service and "Benjamin Button" the movie from bed.
- On the 8th, Adam bought me a car!!! Yes, a car! We trading in the Jeep (may it R.I.P.), taking advantage of the "Cash for Clunkers" program. Social programs like that, although many social programs are abused, were made for people like us--hardworking people who need a little boost in a down economy. Although we loved the Jeep, every other month there was a new $200 issue that needed to be fixed, and the miles it got per gallon of gas was raping our wallets! So we traded it in, got the full $4500 rebate for it (Kelley Blue Book was less than $1500), and purchased a blue 2009 Hyundai Elantra. It's so pretty! And I'm so proud of us. The was also a $2000 Hyundai instant rebate and we sacrificed $500 of it to buy down our interest rate to.... guess!! 0%! 0%!!! We're awesome. Actually, God is awesome, because without the CARS program or the instant rebate there is NO WAY we would have been able to purchase a new car.
- On the 10th, Lucy said her first "Ma-Ma." Shortly following on the 20th she said her first "Da-Da" and now that's pretty much all she says.
- On the 14th I threw my sister a Bachelorette Party. We had a really good time.
- On the 17th my friend from when I was little and lived in Quincy, Robin and I went to IKEA. I successfully spent under $20! Shocking!
- On the 20th, my mom, dad, Catherine, Joe, Adam, Lucy and I all caravanned to Monterey for Catherine and Joe's wedding. I was a whirlwind visit but so worth it. Lucy got to put her feet in the sand and the ocean for the first time (very momentary). I guess this was technically our first family trip. Other than to Paradise and moving.
The wedding was BEAUTIFUL and so unique.
Needless to say, I cried for the majority of the ceremony.
- Finally, on the 23rd we traveled back home (to Susanville), but only for a short while, for Catherine and Joe's Paradise Reception was to be August 30th at my parents. Again, another party thrown by my mother that "went off with out a hitch." Fabulous party. Can you believe that brings us to September?!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
girl's night
Adam was able to pick up 6 hours of over time tonight so it's just me and Lucy! So far so good. Usually by this time every night I'm anxious to cook dinner (my time to myself) while Adam takes our little girl off my hands. But tonight we've just been hanging out--being each other's BFF.
After all my complaining about Bear these last couple of weeks, I am happy to announce that he has not messed in the house since last Thursday! It could have even been Wednesday. Again, changing my attitude about the situation has changed my perspective.
I have something planned every weekend from here until practically "Kingdom Come", but I love it. I'm not stressed by it or anything. Off to feed my little girl... oh, we have a WIC appointment in the morning and I'll give you an update on what she weighs afterward.
After all my complaining about Bear these last couple of weeks, I am happy to announce that he has not messed in the house since last Thursday! It could have even been Wednesday. Again, changing my attitude about the situation has changed my perspective.
I have something planned every weekend from here until practically "Kingdom Come", but I love it. I'm not stressed by it or anything. Off to feed my little girl... oh, we have a WIC appointment in the morning and I'll give you an update on what she weighs afterward.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Changing your attitude changes your perspective.
My new thing lately has been trying to change my attitude in order to change the way I perceive things. Like with Lucy's late-night wakings, I've been trying to view them as "us" time in order to keep my sanity. It's been a good rule of thought and I have a more positive outlook on like I think because of it--plus the fact that I'm praying like crazy for God to calm and change my heart (the root of my attitude).
Yesterday we got back from a nice visit to Paradise. We found out that my best childhood friend, Ashley is having a boy! We're also thinking of taking advantage of the Cash for Clunkers program. We were running through the list of all the things that need to be fixed on the Jeep and the list was so extensive that the cost would out weigh buying a new vehicle after the rebate. Not to mention all the savings in gas we'd have with a new vehicle. However, the senate still has to pass the new $2billion proposed for the program or else it's gone by Wednesday or Friday or something...
If we do buy a new vehicle, I think we'll wait to buy a house. Originally we were going to try and take advantage of the $8k tax credit for first time home buyers by December, but realistically, we need the rebates on the vehicles more than we need the $8k come tax time. We'll see what happens. I have a peace about which ever route we end up taking.
OH! We got a jumper for Lucy! Yes! My grandma bought us one and it is a LIFE SAVER! She loves it and it really entertains her so I can get things done around here.
As far as my Real Estate Business goes, I have approximately 2 clients (aside from myself). My mother-in-law is buying her first home in Paradise, and I have some clients here who work for CCC.
I think Lucy's teething is getting better--she's less fussy. However, I've changed my attitude about the situation, so my perspective is less likely to jump towards "she's so fussy, I can't handle it, she needs drugs." She's a delightful little creature who is learning to crawl, and I love her!
My mom is having a endoscopy tonight for a gall stone that's dislodged from her gallbladder and is blocking a passage from her liver. We call her mellow yellow :) Hopefully the endoscopy to have the stone removed will make her feel better.
Less then three weeks till my sister gets married!
And the best news of the day: ADAM JUST CAME HOME AND SURPRISED ME WITH A NIGHT'S STAY AT THE HOTEL DIAMOND FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY! It's the hotel we stayed our first night in as man and wife. My parents are going to watch Lucy and pay for us to go out to dinner that night. I'm so excited. That's this Friday.
That's all for now. :)
Yesterday we got back from a nice visit to Paradise. We found out that my best childhood friend, Ashley is having a boy! We're also thinking of taking advantage of the Cash for Clunkers program. We were running through the list of all the things that need to be fixed on the Jeep and the list was so extensive that the cost would out weigh buying a new vehicle after the rebate. Not to mention all the savings in gas we'd have with a new vehicle. However, the senate still has to pass the new $2billion proposed for the program or else it's gone by Wednesday or Friday or something...
If we do buy a new vehicle, I think we'll wait to buy a house. Originally we were going to try and take advantage of the $8k tax credit for first time home buyers by December, but realistically, we need the rebates on the vehicles more than we need the $8k come tax time. We'll see what happens. I have a peace about which ever route we end up taking.
OH! We got a jumper for Lucy! Yes! My grandma bought us one and it is a LIFE SAVER! She loves it and it really entertains her so I can get things done around here.
As far as my Real Estate Business goes, I have approximately 2 clients (aside from myself). My mother-in-law is buying her first home in Paradise, and I have some clients here who work for CCC.
I think Lucy's teething is getting better--she's less fussy. However, I've changed my attitude about the situation, so my perspective is less likely to jump towards "she's so fussy, I can't handle it, she needs drugs." She's a delightful little creature who is learning to crawl, and I love her!
My mom is having a endoscopy tonight for a gall stone that's dislodged from her gallbladder and is blocking a passage from her liver. We call her mellow yellow :) Hopefully the endoscopy to have the stone removed will make her feel better.
Less then three weeks till my sister gets married!
And the best news of the day: ADAM JUST CAME HOME AND SURPRISED ME WITH A NIGHT'S STAY AT THE HOTEL DIAMOND FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY! It's the hotel we stayed our first night in as man and wife. My parents are going to watch Lucy and pay for us to go out to dinner that night. I'm so excited. That's this Friday.
That's all for now. :)
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