Today is Nik and I's Anniversary! And not just any Anniversary...but our Golden Anniversary! Guess what we are doing today? Nothing out of the ordinary - work and church, our typical Wednesday.
I do have to give credit to Nik - he did invite me out to lunch today, but I declined. I told him I would rather go out Saturday when we could take our time and enjoy each others company. Besides, he is super swamped today putting together all the Upward Basketball teams, practice times/nights, and game times. It is a lot of work to pull it all together and it has to be done by tomorrow....so probably after church tonight...that is what we will be working on!
We typically do not give gifts on our anniversary, sometimes we do cards (most years we don't), I do receive flowers sometimes (although they also come for no occasion at all), and we are not normally 'fancy' or 'romantic'. And I love our anniversary and my cutie husband even more with each passing year.
It is not the 'stuff' that makes me still get butterflies in my tummy, it is the way Nik loves me. The way he pulls me in for a tight bear-hug. The way he knows how to calm me down when I get upset or stressed. And the way he tolerates (and helps me complete) my lists of to-do's on the day we are supposed to be lazy and do nothing. It's the way he tucks me in each night at bed time, and knows how I like everything arranged before I can go to sleep. How he forgives me time and time again when I'm being too bossy, but also how he accepts and loves me, even though I am bossy. There are many reasons I love Nik and I can honestly say that the list grows each year!
And he has been super-duper-cutie-husband these last 4 weeks helping me with all the household chores and doing way more than I ever expected or needed while I have my cast on!
Happy Anniversary, honey. I wouldn't trade our nine years of marriage for anything - and I can't wait for the next nine!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Terrible Blogger!
I know...I have been a terrible blogger! Along with my broken hand, we were out of town for 5 days and now that I'm back, I have not been feeling real well. So - those are my excuses for being a bad blogger.
I do have many things to blog about....so hopefully, before the week is over I will get caught back up!
I do have many things to blog about....so hopefully, before the week is over I will get caught back up!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Fall Bucket List Update - October
It is time to share my Fall Bucket List Update! Confession: I have not completed as much as I wanted to. I'm blaming my broken hand. Anyways...here it is:
Memorize 6 scriptures - (3 completed!)
Memorize 6 scriptures - (3 completed!)
Visit long time friends, Rusty and Diane - Completed!
Make Recipe Cards -
Get a new family photo taken -
Have 3 couples/families over for dinner -
Make a Fall Wreath - my sister did...does that count?!
Learn to sew and make something - Completed!
Bake homemade bread - I have a few recipes I am looking at...but no baking yet.
Complete the Weight/Sewing room - (1/2 complete)
Drink Apple Cider - I have a recipe ready. I am just waiting for a cool, fall evening when I am at home.
Play Tennis - Completed!
Buy a fall decoration for the house - Completed!
Surprise 3 people with flowers (1 completed!) - Plans to deliver my 2nd set of flowers today!
Go to San Antonio - Scheduled for December.
Pay off car loan - Close, but not there yet.
Decorate Nik's office at the church - Completed!
Have a picnic -
Eat Greek food with the Lentz's - Completed!
Buy a Christmas CD -
Lose 10 pounds -
Buy a car -
Two months down...one to go! Maybe November will work out better. Hope so.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Not Much to Blog About
I don't have much to blog about these days... life is moving at a faster pace than I like sometimes!
I am healing. My leg/ankle/foot is not as bruised or sore. Still a bit to go, but I'm definitely seeing improvement! I am praying for healing in my hand...I want this cast to stay off on November 15 when they take it off to xray!
Nik worked with a company to design a youth group shirt and they came in the mail today! He called right before lunch to tell me about it and I asked him if he wanted to take me out to lunch and show it to me - of course, he said yes. So I had an unexpected lunch date with my cutie husband!
This week, I resumed cleaning houses for the people I clean for. I was not sure how it was going to go - but so far, so good. There are only a few things I cannot get done, and that is ok.
Beginning tomorrow, we have a non-stop schedule for a couple of weeks. Fun stuff, but still non-stop. Nik and I were talking today at lunch about when we were going to celebrate our anniversary and we have penciled in an evening - that is if Nik's work calendar is clear that day! We'll see how it goes...
This anniversary will be our 'Golden Anniversary' - which means, we are celebrating the the number of years as the date of our wedding. So we will be celebrating 9 years of marriage on November 9!
Let's see...what else...
I guess that's it! This weekend we are looking forward to:
* Celebrating a friend's retirement from the army
* Shopping for final stuff before the big wedding next weekend
* Nik taking the teens to a Church Halloween Event called "Hell House"
* Helping set up for our Churches "Fall Festival"
Hope you have a great weekend!
I am healing. My leg/ankle/foot is not as bruised or sore. Still a bit to go, but I'm definitely seeing improvement! I am praying for healing in my hand...I want this cast to stay off on November 15 when they take it off to xray!
Nik worked with a company to design a youth group shirt and they came in the mail today! He called right before lunch to tell me about it and I asked him if he wanted to take me out to lunch and show it to me - of course, he said yes. So I had an unexpected lunch date with my cutie husband!
Nik modeling the new shirt
Nik's Ministry name is 'Get R.E.A.L.' (Reaching Eagerly After Life)
How Nik got the idea for this logo is really cool. I don't know the story well enough to explain it...maybe one day.
This week, I resumed cleaning houses for the people I clean for. I was not sure how it was going to go - but so far, so good. There are only a few things I cannot get done, and that is ok.
Beginning tomorrow, we have a non-stop schedule for a couple of weeks. Fun stuff, but still non-stop. Nik and I were talking today at lunch about when we were going to celebrate our anniversary and we have penciled in an evening - that is if Nik's work calendar is clear that day! We'll see how it goes...
This anniversary will be our 'Golden Anniversary' - which means, we are celebrating the the number of years as the date of our wedding. So we will be celebrating 9 years of marriage on November 9!
Let's see...what else...
I guess that's it! This weekend we are looking forward to:
* Celebrating a friend's retirement from the army
* Shopping for final stuff before the big wedding next weekend
* Nik taking the teens to a Church Halloween Event called "Hell House"
* Helping set up for our Churches "Fall Festival"
Hope you have a great weekend!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Weekend Update
This past weekend went by in a flash! Here are the highlights -
Friday night was Volleyball night and I think everyone had a great time. (Since I could not play, I stood on the sidelines and took pictures!)
Steve and Jennifer - we really missed you! Hope you are feeling better.
Saturday morning I left early and headed to Texarkana. I had some very yummy mexican food with Nik's parents for lunch. After lunch it was time to setup for Anna's Bridal Shower.
Here's a pic of the cookies I had someone make for the shower - aren't they so cute?!
And a pic of Anna:
The shower was a lot of fun...no pics of the fun lingerie she received....but here is a pic of us:
At the shower, we all wrote messages to Ryan (the groom)...on a pair of undies, and gave it to him later that evening:
Sunday I went to church with Nik's family and then we had another Wedding Shower to attend. They got lots of great stuff! (It made me wish people could have Wedding Showers for 9 years of marriage...!)
After the shower, I hit the road back home. It was a fun time and I was so glad I was able to be a part of it all!
I'm not real sure what all Nik did while I was gone...but I came home to a fridge and pantry full of food, plus a sink empty of dishes, the house picked up and the bathrooms cleaned! Way to go, Nik - you sure did make this girl happy!
Friday night was Volleyball night and I think everyone had a great time. (Since I could not play, I stood on the sidelines and took pictures!)
Steve and Jennifer - we really missed you! Hope you are feeling better.
Saturday morning I left early and headed to Texarkana. I had some very yummy mexican food with Nik's parents for lunch. After lunch it was time to setup for Anna's Bridal Shower.
Here's a pic of the cookies I had someone make for the shower - aren't they so cute?!
And a pic of Anna:
The shower was a lot of fun...no pics of the fun lingerie she received....but here is a pic of us:
At the shower, we all wrote messages to Ryan (the groom)...on a pair of undies, and gave it to him later that evening:
Sunday I went to church with Nik's family and then we had another Wedding Shower to attend. They got lots of great stuff! (It made me wish people could have Wedding Showers for 9 years of marriage...!)
After the shower, I hit the road back home. It was a fun time and I was so glad I was able to be a part of it all!
I'm not real sure what all Nik did while I was gone...but I came home to a fridge and pantry full of food, plus a sink empty of dishes, the house picked up and the bathrooms cleaned! Way to go, Nik - you sure did make this girl happy!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Upward & Bruises & Weekend Away
Clever post name, huh?! I've got nothing better.
Upward Evaluations were this week. And they were fun! It is always great to see people you have not seen in a year. I took no pics of the evaluations because we were so busy! I worked with volunteers to register kids, take their height, and get their jersey size. Nik worked with volunteers running each kid through basketball drills. We got there at 5pm each night and did not go home until 9pm - Both of us are now exhausted!
Nik does have a day off today, and I know he sure does need it. Running evaluations this week, taking care of me, and taking care of the house has been a big job! Oh yes, he also baked 2 cakes Wednesday afternoon that I was supposed to bake!
I did snap a pic of us last night before we headed out the door -
Upward Evaluations were this week. And they were fun! It is always great to see people you have not seen in a year. I took no pics of the evaluations because we were so busy! I worked with volunteers to register kids, take their height, and get their jersey size. Nik worked with volunteers running each kid through basketball drills. We got there at 5pm each night and did not go home until 9pm - Both of us are now exhausted!
Nik does have a day off today, and I know he sure does need it. Running evaluations this week, taking care of me, and taking care of the house has been a big job! Oh yes, he also baked 2 cakes Wednesday afternoon that I was supposed to bake!
I did snap a pic of us last night before we headed out the door -
Nik and I sporting our Upward shirts
So when I fell last Saturday, I had no idea how much damage I actually had done to myself. Yes, I broke my hand, but the bruises are what's so crazy to me...they are everywhere! Almost everyday Nik or I find new bruises on my body. Here are the latest pics of my left leg and ankle:
Bruised and swelling all over
The ankle - pretty bruises and more swelling!
Ok - enough of my injuries. By the way, I am so thankful still - it could have been much worse!
This weekend I am headed to Texarkana to stay with Nik's parents and attend a couple bridal showers for Nik's brother and fiance (Ryan and Anna). I'm really looking forward to it!
This afternoon I will be running errands, packing, trying to clean my house and wrapping gifts (with NIk's help). Tonight, instead of playing volleyball, I will be score keeper and going to bed early.
By the way, if some of my sentences don't make a lot of sense, it's because I type way slower than my mind works and half the time I forget what I was going to type! So, stick with me...hopefully, I will get better!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Broken
So, my right hand is broken. I broke my ring finger bone close to my wrist. I am thanking God that I did not have to have surgery or have to have anyone set it! It was a clean enough break where they were able to just cast it.
I will have my cast on 4 weeks - then they will remove it and do more x-rays. Depending on how I have healed, they will either cast me again or I will be healed enough to start physical therapy.
The rest of my body is healing. I am still finding new bruises everywhere from my fall, but am feeling pretty good today!
Needless to say, I am taking things a lot slower!
I will have my cast on 4 weeks - then they will remove it and do more x-rays. Depending on how I have healed, they will either cast me again or I will be healed enough to start physical therapy.
The rest of my body is healing. I am still finding new bruises everywhere from my fall, but am feeling pretty good today!
Needless to say, I am taking things a lot slower!
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