A little photo-shop fun!

So a friend of mine....(not high tech enough to link her blog) took some photos of Matt and me this fall. How many differences can you spot?

Ahh....Christmas

So for the first time in many years I have enjoyed Christmas. It was a season that I have always wanted. RELAXING! Normally Christmas is driving around in horrible weather, misserable kids, tired and broke parents (us). This year was not at all like that. We stayed in Cambridge for both days, better planned our x-mas budget, ran home and napped the kids. It was peaceful and fun, just the way Christmas should be.


To all friends far and away...Merry Christmas....we LOVE YOU!

Photographic Evidence

Did I mention the record breaking temps and snow?? We brought it with us I guess.

Us, at the bowling ally...I love the lighting in there...so forgiving!

Seattle Amber.

Samm and Shawn! It is going to be a cute baby!

The real deal!

So the real reason I went to Seattle is this.

My lovely BF Samantha found out she is prego.


Completely unplanned prego.

Stressed out prego.

Ohh my GOODNESS prego.

So she needed a little support from her

BF and sister.



It was the craziest travel experience I have ever had.



First I packed on my lunch break from work. My packing included some dirty clothes, yeah that's right (and gross) dirty laundry! I did get to wash it at my friend Faith's moms house before we actually left, but still!

Then my sister drove up from Maple Grove to drive me to Brooklyn Park....Does that make sense or what!

Then I stayed up until around 1:30 doing random little things like STRESSING out about flying.

Ohh yeah did I mention I HATE to fly?....cause I do...A LOT!

At around 4 we woke and got showered and ready by 4:30a.m.

Got gas and was at the airport at 5:10, boarded at 6:10 (after checking in a snowboard....stressful).

Then we were off, me screaming (on the inside) the whole time.

Landed in Seattle around 10:30 (12:30 our time) only to find that the snowboard did not connect with us. URG.

Yikes, then we went to the funeral home where Samm works and let's just say I hate seeing body bags almost as much as I hate to fly. I am really bad at keeping quiet about anything, so hanging with Samm's co-workers for 3 hours was torture! At this point Faith and I were not making any sense and were complete zombies, not able to make any decision...not even about food (that is how you know it was bad). So Samm decided for us that we would make necklaces and eat pizza from this amazing pizza joint right by her digs. I hardly remember that night I was so tired!

The next day Faith and I were a little more alive. We drove around Seattle and took some photos, saw the first Starbucks, and all that jazz. I have to say Seattle is a really interesting city. I didn't get to see much of it because of our short adventure, but when I go in May I am looking forward to really exploring it more with my camera. Later that night it was Samm's company X-mas party. I guess whenever they all go out they drink a lot. So Samm was really nervous that they would know right away she was pregnant! (Did I mention her boss made a strict rule about Samm and Shawn dating? Have I mentioned Shawn yet?) So we got there and her boss hands her a fist full of drink tickets, and Samm had to tell him she wouldn't be drinking..and to our surprise he didn't even ask why. Then her other co-worker screamed "she got too drunk last night with her friends." Perfect cover, we just went with it. So we ate and bowled and had a really good time, besides a few awkward moments in which I almost had to explode (like I said I am really bad at keeping secrets).

Shawn
Shawn is Samm's boyfriend. He is from SoCal and hates Seattle, so much he was planning to move there....until Samm showed up. His uncle (the owner of the funeral home where Samm works) told Shawn that he was not allowed to date Samm (because it was unprofesh). So of course they were perfect for each other, and couldn't keep away from each other. Because that is normally how that works right? He really impressed me...A LOT. I think that might be hard to do...really hard! So I approve.

End of story, they are both really happy about the baby. And we are too!
There is so much more to say, but I am just going to upload photos!

I had the BEST birthday!

I had the BEST birthday ever!!!
I will submitt photos later!
Right now I am ripping my hair out and trying not scream!
I am not prepared at all for leaving today!!!!!!


AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I hate flying

P.s.
I HATE flying!

HATE Flying.

I have almost backed out of many trips, so pray that I don't chicken!

A Lonely friend!

I am shy to say why, but I am going to Seattle this weekend.
AHHH!!!
The most last minute thing ever!
Should be fun....sorry to everyone I had plans with this weekend!
Faith and Samm planned a last min. birthday surprise to Seattle!

My Birthday!!!

Today is my 24th birthday!
Wow, twenty four!

Here's a little glimpse of my life soo far!



1. I completely and totally fell head over heels in love
with Jesus!
2. I have over come a million gross medical issues including...
A broken neck, internal bleeding, Viral pneumonia (which collapsed my lungs), an Iilease (not sure on spelling but is means your bowls stop working), gull stones, and many other ickies!
3. I have made two of the most beautiful baby boys ever!
4. I married quick!! Really quick!! (and got lucky!...that I married a good man...but the other way too...heeheehee)
5. I have learned to trust God, BIG one!
6. I have seen two miracles
7. I have learned to forgive, even BIGGER!
8. Music has become really important to me and
I have seen two out of three of my dream concert bands.....
Fiona Apple and The Pixies!
9. I have my dream job.
10. I have learned to (kinda) like myself
11. I have found a favorite writer (even though I hate to read)
12. I have meet a lot of AMAZING people, and befriended most of them.
13. Wow...am I done yet.....(still impatient)?
14. I have edged off my goofy-ness a tad (but still am crazy goofy)
15. I have become better at wording things, but I still manage to be very
blunt.
16. I like that.
17. My Dad taught me to be honest
18. My sister taught me to think things through, and to be strong when I need to be,
and how to blubber (ugly cry) when I need to.
19. My mom taught me that not every relationship is easy, but sometimes worth the work.
20. Matt has taught me to think before I speak, and how to really love someone.
21. Jonah has taught me to ALWAYS say I Love you, and how to cheesy smile.
22. Archer taught me how to cuddle, and laugh at EVERYTHING!
23. Jesus has taught me that his love is most important, and how to stand on him through it all.
24. I have learned that life is what it is, and just roll with the punches. (tright I know)

Thats me 24 years in the making!

Not me Monday

So you will be happy to hear that I was perfect all week!
Yep thats right, nothing bad here at all....
I did not buy season one and two of Jon and Kate plus eight, then after
3 episodes got really crabby and stressed out (so much my hubby turned it off).
Yeah right watching that awesome family gave me no sympothy stress...I am much
to controlled for that.
I also didn't beg Matt 50 million times to open his x-mas present.
I didn't whine so much this week about not having a cute coat that my hubby
broke down and gave me my b-day present early (which was an awesome coat).
I also didn't do Zumba moves at "outback" saturday night.
Yikes sounds like I had a pretty boring week.

As you can see!

As you can see my blog is no longer purple!
Do you want the good news first or the bad news?
I always want the bad news first so here we go.

Sammy went home this weekend and was doing well.
Then during the early evening she felt very light headed, and
did faint. She stopped breathing! AHH...I hate typing that....!
Anyways so called 911 and the ambulance brought her back to
childrens (after being home for like 30 secs! URG), it seems they
sent her home with too much medication. (nice).
It was a quick trip and went home the same night.

Good News:
She is home.
She is feeling good.
She will be home for two weeks!!!!
YES!!!!
YESS!!!
YESSSS!!!!
Keep praying!

Not me Monday!

So I didn't just buy Matt an i-pod for Christmas, no way would I spend $160.oo on a present. I also didn't give Jonah dessert before dinner last night, good moms do not do that!
By the way just so you know I didn't secretly do some black friday shopping
even though I vowed not to.

Etsy!

So once again I have been motivated enough to put something on Etsy! I posted it once here on my blog, but now it is on sale! I am so pumped to do more things like this!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17860628

Check it out!

>>>>>>>>>>P.s.
Did everyone get there prayer cards???

I got to visit....(Yayayay)~

I GOT TO SEE SAMMY!!!!

Yayayayayay!!!! Jumping up and down...while screaming.....ahhhh.!!!!.....lost my balance......falling......but still happy......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was so amazing to see Sammy! I am so happy that my awesome boss Sue lent me her vehicular transport, so I could drive down and see her!

Many interesting things happened on this little trip:

1 (one). I saw a 3 car pile happen about 12inches from me.
(that did not sit well with me)....(many of you know that I have Crazy driving anxiety)

2 (two). I got lost (it's me DUH)

3 (three). The security guard took my photo and made me a name badge (WOW, lots of security).

4 (four). I saw my amazingly BEAUTIFUl cousin SAMMY!!!!!

.............Ok nothing tops that one (four).

I am SO HAPPY!
She is doing lots better and will be home tomorrow. Then she will be going back to the hospital on monday for another round of Chemo. BUT!! She is eating now, her fever is down, and she gets to go home!!! YAYAAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep praying, soo many good things have been happening!

P.s.
Thank you SOO much Ash and Jes for offering your vehicular transport as well! You girls rock!

SnowFlake Hit!

Had a blast at this years snowflake parade! Here are some photos to prove it! My friends Ash and Jessie had some people over to watch it all go down!

Purple (AHH)

Until Sammy is out of the hospital my blog will be purple (her fav. color, (but definatly not mine)). Keep praying! I know that God is our hope, and his will should be done. PLEASE keep praying. If you would like a prayer card to keep on your fridge, your desk, or car, please let me know! I can send them very fast! Thank you again to everyone who has been praying!

Please visit her webpage!

So my family created a Caring Bridge web page.


http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/samanthalind

Take a look.

Have you?

Have you ever thought through something so much that all your energy is drained?

Have you ever cried so much you thought you were going to dry out?

Have you ever decided enough is enough?

Have you ever chosen to just hope and pray?

........and then lost it anyway?

Wicked!

Tonight I am going with my sister Tina and my boss Sue to see Wicked. I am really excited. Only I hope my sister doesn't totally embarrass me! She has the total ability to, you see she knows everything about me.......EVERYTHING. And well if you know me (and I think you might), you probably can image that if you knew as much as her, you would have LOTS to tell. So Tina if you are reading this take it as a Plea for my future work life, NO embarrassing Amber stories!

She really like to tell the story of how when I was three my parents cought me eating plain butter out of the fridge......this story is the least of my worries.....get why I am nervous????

Not me Monday

I don't feel like it, sorry.

metastatic ewings sarcoma

Back above, front below

Metastatic Ewings Sarcoma

This is the doctor name for what Sammy has (love how I am a 5 year old). She is staying really strong, and will be home on monday. She has done two rounds of Chemo therapy, and I am sure very happy she gets to come home. Everyone in the house had to get flu shots, and until she is settled they have asked for no visiters. I made these prayer cards to hand out to family in friends to remember that God is HUGE, and our prayers count. If you would like me to mail you one of these cards as a reminder to pray for Sammy I will be giddy to do so! Thank you to everyone who has already started praying for her!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone for a great weekend. I have had a terrible week of tears and you have given me such comfort and FUN!!!!

Credits:
Courtney Eastlund- bright and cheerful Courtney. Nothing but truth from your lips. Thank you so much for taking me out to dinner, dragging me to Zumba, paying for my movie, shopping with me, and most of all praying for Sammy.

Tricia Kohn- For shopping for seven hours, driving, and all the talking!

Kelsie McLean- For forcibly striping away my blues and endless tears through sweating my butt off, for having a truthful heart, and for throwing a kickin party where we played a sweet game and watched multiple women give birth.

Ben-Jammin- for being the peaceful man that you are, and praying without question.

Ash & Jessie- For being fun people to be around, and laughing while watching women screaming! Ash your heart and temperament is so relaxing to be around.

Jazz- for sharing your crazy movie, and awesome food!!! YUMMy!!!!

Jonah- you are a praying soldier.

Madeline Dewey- You knock me socks of, mate! I love you so much, and you (I have no idea how) can make me laugh no matter how I am feeling. Your hugs are bomb too.

I am completly frazzled and outside myself today.
I just feel like my nerves are in over load.
Just thinking about my cousin brings me to tears, and almost evey phone call to
my family ends in them.
We are hopeful. Sammy is really young and very strong.
It is really hard to think about how she is feeling emotionally and of course physically.
I am just asking everyone to please pray for her.

Beyond that I have many other things on my mind and on my worry list.
I am however happy it is friday and I have a pretty busy weekend planned (hopefully will keep me going, and if not I will just be a deer in the headlights).

Bone Cancer

My cousin Samantha Jo has Bone cancer. It started in her pelvis and has moved to a few other areas.
My family and I are not handling this very well. I am not sure what else to say.
Please pray for her. Her mom and dad are having a really difficult time with this.
Please pray for them.
They are the ONLY christians in my family, and she has been the most spiritual person in the family. I just really want everyone who reads this blog to PLEASE pray.
I don't know what else to say, but this has been really hard news.

Please Pray!

I just found out my cousin Samantha was admitted to Children's hospital. She has had extreme pain in her back and legs for a week and has also lost 15lbs. They have ruled out lukemia and Luipus, but still have no answers for our family. Please pray for her. She is a senior at Champlin Park High School and will be turning 18 this coming year. Please Pray for her and our family as they are hoping for a quick answer and cure to whatever is going on.

Not me Monday

I totally did not suck at life all week. That wasn't me.

Obama Happy Dance

...........twirling.....jumping...........hip thrusting...............high fiving..............thats it.
And I already know he isn't going to be as great as he says.
And I already know he isn't Jesus.

...............twirling.........karate chopping.........more hip thrusting.........

8 glasses

Isn't that what they say you should drink.
I drank it all in a few hours, and I feel a little sick.
Almost like I am going to throw up.
It was not worth the clear pee.
But goal met.


Ahhh...ohhh....mmmm.....eeee......(moans of discomfort).

How many glasses of water does it take?

So, for as long as I can remember my Urine (from this point on will be called Pee) has be yellow...maybe even Dark Yellow. So in an attept to make it clear I have recorded how much water it actually takes to get there. So here I am 5 glasses into my experiment, and the pee...well....light yellow.
BUT the day isn't over yet.

(Just be glad I am not a photo blog).

Pitty Follow!

Some one please follow my blog. I know it will be a pitty follow, but at this point I don't care!

Not me Monday

This week with all it's crazy-ness I have found a lot of not me's.

I most certainly did not buy pizza's for over 50 people for a one year olds birthday...I mean come on he isn't even going to remember...I definitely did not do that.
I also didn't forget to order a birthday cake for my son...and then proceeded to beg on hands and knees to the baker at Walmart to make a cake in 20min.....Nope I am an organized put together mom, and I certainly know not to lay my own procrastination on others....I know better than that!
I also didn't make my husband sit through a 6 hour marraige confrence with a tooth ache. I am a sympothetic wife only interested in the comfort of my husband and I could care less about a messly $60. (In all actually he did really want to go).
I also didn't dress up for halloween...come on moms don't do that. I most certainly didn't dress up like the wicked witch and walk around telling people I was Sara Palin...nope a good person wouldn't do that.
I also didn't pressure cook my boss's to dress up for the election themed birthday party, only for them to be the only ones so dressed up. (everyone was suppose to)

I really wasn't a bad person this week.....Uhhh...huh....

The whole truth and nothing but the truth so....HELP me God!

At work today I made something that I thought was really cute....so a little (too) proud of my idea I asked one of my co-workers her opinion. Well I got it, and let's just say she didn't think it was as cute as I did. While I was a little bummed I had to remember the verse above, and remind myself that God calls us to be honest, even to ourselfs. So I decided to make myself a little reminder to hang above my desk (shown above). I also made 2 more copies for my co-workers. I really value honesty and this verse.

Our family In studio!

Not me Monday!

Not me Monday!

I totally did not scream my brains out at the New Kids on the Block concert....that is SO 15 years ago...and not something this girl would do..nope.
I did not sit at home ALL day Saturday embroidering t-shirts when my house was a total mess...no way I have my priorities in order and would never.
I also had nothing to do with a little box of mac&cheese vanishing into thin air.
Sunday is an important day to make it to church and relax....so I certainly did not miss church to work all day, no way I know how important that is.

30 things

Fun fun....copy and paste to your blog! =) but let me know so I can come and read it!!
1. Where is your cell phone? At home...good place for it.
2. Where is your significant other?At home (actually a good place for him)
3. Your hair color? brown. It nees some umpf to it though
4. Your mother? Very different than me
5. Your father? Understanding
6. Your favorite thing? My new bag!
7. Your dream last night? No idea I was so tired!
8. Your dream/goal? My goal is to be a good mom
9. The room you're in? Office
10. Your hobby? Photography
11. Your fear? I hate driving....A LOT!
12. Where do you want to be in six years? Hopefully living in our own home.
13. Where were you last night? playing cards with my hubby at home.
14. What you’re not? Focused
15. One of your wish list items? The die-cut machine stampin up makes.
16. Where you grew up? Anoka Min.
17. The last thing you did? I am editing at work.....
18. What are you wearing? My New Kids on The Block tee
19. Your TV? doesn't get any channels.....thank God.
20. Your pet? N/a I don't have time to take care of a pet, are you kidding me.
21. Your computer? I have a dell desktop and a MacBook
22. Your mood? bored, and un-creative
23. Missing someone? My kids
24. Your car? Chevy Malibu maxx
25. Something you’re not wearing? Socks
26. Favorite store? Crafty Planet
27. Your summer? really fun
28. Love someone? Yes! Most people.
29. Your favorite color? Green or Brown....or green and brown together...or Yellow and green....ohhh with Orange.....
30. When is the last time you laughed? Umm...an hour ago??/
31. Last time you cried? it has been a while

Moments in Time: Como Family Day: Matt and Amber

Moments in Time: Como Family Day: Matt and Amber

These are super cute, check them out! Plus...I figured out how to put a link on my blog! Thank You Melissa!

Not me Monday!

Ok, here it is...my not me monday attempt. I got this from the blog that is totally awesome, but I am not techy enough to put the link in this little message here. But most of you who read mine read her's (and you should because mine is super boring)!

I most certainly did not get up an hour late today, because I am never so comfortable in my bed it would be sinful to move, nope not me!
I didn't send my husband off with Jonah to get his haircut, after all last time I did this I paid $14 for a buzz cut...that wouldn't be smart.
I didn't arrive late to work today, I am such a responsible employee that I would never be so rude....especially not during the busy season!

That's all I have.....(yeah right!)

Black and White Basically

All Photos should be black and white. That's it. No matter what I always like a black and white better.

The Big Four!

Today is our 4th wedding anniversary! YAHOO!! Another year.
We are not doing anything super cool, just hanging at home. Hopefully this weekend we are going to minneapolis for a segway tour! That should be really fun!

Yup, I know for sure.

God loves me. I know for sure!
Let's just say Jesus did me a solid this weekend.

The Best Date!

Matt and I had the most amazing date yesterday. I love it so much.
Hopefully we can repeat it on wed. It is our great big 4 year wedding anniversary!
What are we doing you ask? Got me!

The first shot.

I just finished this wedding, and have SO much more work to do with the photos. But here is one that I LOVED right from the start! Congradulations Sarah and Jeremy!

Auntie

Matt's brother Andy is having a baby today (maybe). His girlfriend Liz is in labor working that baby out. I am so excited I can not wait for him to get here! Yay! Pray labor goes well, and the baby is healthy! Auntie Amber and Uncle Matt!

Some fun I had with a friend

The blogger in me!

The blogger in me doesn't exsist. I am not a great writer, and I never know what to say.
I am here at my computer wanting to blog something. I guess I will be honest. I am tired, it is the evil time of the month, my side has something really wrong with it, I am nervous as all heck that for the wedding I am doing on saturday, I have nothing planned for my husband's birthday (besides a photo session with Melissa, but that isn't really just for him.....hee,hee), I have a million things to do at work, I am stressed about money (who isn't these days), I hate that winter is almost here. The list could go on forever. Why does writting about it make me feel better, I have no idea.

The Dodge to the Door family!

We are your typical dodge to the door family. I am guessing that isn't very typical at all. We have really enjoyed going to First Baptist Church the past few months....What?? Haven't seen us there....maybe that is because we always arrive three minutes late and rush to the front door ASAP. You may think this is odd (and well let's face it...it is!), but we know no other way.

Band Banners

This is my dad's band. He asked me to take some photos and make banners for there playing dates. This is what I came up with.....my first time trying to make something like this. I hope to improve. Let me know what you think!

Starry Night

Used car dealerships

Fast Food Dinners

Your Kitchen Sink

Tonight is the starting off point!

I am going to work on these photos tonight! Yay!
Expect some shots tomorrow!

One a day or all at once??

Should I publish one photo a day, or wait and do them all at the same time?

P.s. Thank you for replying! Now you have your assignments! Keep them coming!

ATTN: Fellow Bloggers looking for fun.

So I, like many other bloggers love the awesome-ness that is photography. I thought it would be fun to do a photo assignment (kinda). Here's how it would go....some one would comment me an assignment (i.e. Woman checking her mail, some one being sneaky, a chickadee). I then would photograph this. You could do one shot or many. Then who ever assigns me, I comment them an assignment. Let's do this...it would be fun!!!!!

   

More than you ever wanted to know.

I won't do 100, but here's 50!

1. I REALLY love my job.

2. My sons amaze me everyday.

3. I value my husbands opinion, because he doesn't give it a lot.

4. I normally do the dishes before dinner (weird I know)

5. I love to be challenge in anything. 

6. Anything that has to do with crafts sign me up.

7. Dancing too.

8. I love watching movies

9. But not with friends

10. I'd rather talk

11. I love listening

12. I am addicted to cards

13. But I will never play with Fancey (she is the only one who beats me)

14. Speaking of games Matt and I decided after two rather horrific games that we

should never play Risk together again.

15. I love to play Risk

16. So does Matt

17. Archer talks more than any girl I know

18. Jonah mimics me a lot.

19. Sometimes thats bad. 

20. Marriage is hard for me.

21. So is sitting still.

22. I have fun doing just about anything. 

23. Even changing diapers.

24. I am happy.

25. Which isn't easy, even though it seems like it should be.

26. I love meeting new people.

27. My dream job would be interviewing people I don't know about there career choices. 

28. I just figured that out.

29. Anyone want to pay me to do that??

30. I have really nice co-workers

31. I never thought I would have my own children

32. I am happy that I do.

33. Jonah protest me taking his photo.

34. Love Story is my favorite movie. 

35. I never thought I would marry Matt Dewey

36. I am happy that I did

37. I would not have said that 3 years ago.

38. Marriage was way more hard then

39. I have really awesome friends.

40. Jonah is a great one.

41. I own too many movies

42. My house is always messy

43. Even though I am always cleaning.

44. I always have something to do.

45. But I am always on the computer.

46. I don't like school

47. I can't understand people who do

48. I love to learn.

49. I hardly get comments on my blog

50. I REALLY WANTS SOME!!!

There you go. 50 things about me! Yay!

The perfect job!

The first week went amazing. The system just clicked with me and in two days I completely did all the work that they were behind on. It was awesome. I really LOVe the software carlsons' uses and the photos that Steve takes. It is really fun to put my own creativity to an already amazing shot. It is really fun. I mean I used to come home from work and do what I am doing now for fun. Perfect job. I love it. I can not believe what a blessing this job has been. Yay! Thank you to everyone who prayed that I would get this job!

August 19th is....

Tomorrow is the first day! 

I am so pumped! Yay! 

P.s. Kids in Country was amazing I will be posting photos later!!!

Unreal!

I GOT THE JOB!!!!

I now work for Carlson Photography!
This news is so.......crazy! I am so happy.
Thank you everyone who prayed that I would
get the job! I can't wait to start! YAHOOO!!

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYOOOOO!!

The interview was amazing!
I had such a blast ( I know it sounds weird).
It totally did not feel like an interview! I was
just chatting with new people (my fav thing ever).
They have amazing software, I hope that I get the
job. Pray for me!

YAY!

Basically I am very grateful that I got an interview!

Wow, the best day ever!

So guess who called me bright and early this morning???
That's right Steve Carlson...Carlson photography!


Yay!!!! I have an interview on friday!!

YAHOOO!!!!

Things I should think about more!

So here is the secret!!! Shh....

Secret 1:

I applied for a job at Carlson Photography! However I didn't get the job...sad. So I made a list of things I am thankful for so that I do not pout.

1. My Family

I have the best little boys in the world!

Everyday they make me smile.

2. My current Job

I really do love the job I have now, so it isn't

even that tragic that I didn't get the other job.

3. My small group

I don't think this group of amazing women know

how much they mean to me, and just how being

around them has made my life so much better.

Courtney, Becky, Ashley, Sara, Heather, Michelle,

Leota, and Leigh.

4. My husband

He is the only one on this earth that can make these crazy

amazing moments, or days of pure awesome-ness!

I love describing him like that! Wink, wink!

5. My far away family

I have this entire other family that is sprinkled over

3 states!

Blue

Blue, my least favorite color, describes me best at this moment.
I hate blue.


I have one more day to wait for my "what if that will never happen."

So sad two secrets!

One of the secrets has almost already to be decided....does that make sense??
I basically already know that it isn't going to happen....sad. I have to think however that I hardly ever really get my heart set on something that doesn't work out. That sounds really bad, but I guess I never really get that into something that I really get my heart set. This was completly out of my control, and it was a huge shot in the dark that I pretty much knew wasn't going to happen. But I thought man I have to give it a shot, because "what if." That "what if" had me dedicate 6.75 hours to it. Anywho tuesday I will know for sure. PRAY FOR MY "WHAT IF!"


LOVE!!!!

The other secret is still 2 weeks in the cookin' so feel free to keep guessing!



CALL MEEEEE DEAR BEARD!!!

Lisa!

Lisa is cool. I took this photo of her amazing smile! Yay for Lisa! P.s. She knows the secrets, but only because I slipped!

I have to stay silent!

I have TWO very exciting things going on.....
I can't mention either of them.....
I don't want to jinks myself.....

But they are both VERY awesome.....

Feel free to guess!!!!


Hint:
I am not prego!

What do you think??

No one has commented on my rad tattoo yet.....DEAR BEARD!
Please do so!
LOVE!

More to show!

The outline was done! -------------------------->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

                                   <<<<<<<< -------------------------------------- Adrianne's outline!
In the chair---------------------------------------->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Bicycle Tattoo!

Here is is! I took this photo with Mac photo booth in a hurry while Archer was chewing my other leg! I hope you all enjoy it! I am so in love!

It's ON!

Yes!!!!
We did it! Today after work Adrianne and I got our bike tattoos!
It honestly is my favorite tattoo! I am SO happy about it!
Anyways I will load photos tomorrow! YAY!

****Deer Beard*****
I bought a bike last spring, and have been obsessed with it ever since (you don't know that because you are never here in the summer, or you are here when I am on my death bed!).
You need to come home in the summer sometime so we can go on
a bike ride, and you can see the amazing thing they call my bike!
(it was custom made for me!)

Bicycle

So in tribute to my bike obsession...
Adrianne and I are getting Bike tattoos.
She is going to get her tall bike, and
I am going to get a bike-likeness of
mine! YAY!

Sunny Smiles!

What a WONDERFUL day!
I wish the weather were like this
EVERYDAY!

Giving up on sleep!

So last night I never did fall asleep. As most everyone knows I am suffering from major allergy problems, and last night no sudaphed, benadryl, or muscle relaxer was going to get me to sleep. So after tossing and turning for more than a uncomfortable amount of time, I gave up. So I decided to roll out of bed at 5 am and start my day after NO sleep what so ever. It was actually really nice in a strange way. I went to People's by myself read my bible, and conversed with other early risers. Now I sit at Caribou (don't tell anyone). Only 2 hours before I have to go to work! Yay! 

Life, the same.

I always am in the same rut.

No matter how much I think I have grown, or how I believe I am going to be different it never actually happens. There is one (the same) problem I always have. It isn't an action or motive, it is a way of thinking. I need to give things out of my control to Jesus and know that HE is all that matters. This life is just one big game of house, and everything here is perishable. Including well...everything! I am so greatful for all the beautiful things in my life, not the fairy-tales.

A sunday

One family three different churches. 

So today the boys went with Matt's parents to church (Harvest),

Matt was working so he took the guys to church (New Hope),

I was all alone and decided to go to First B. 

  We are a weird family. 

Blog to Blog

I love my i-pod and J.D. Salinger.
I pretty much threw my reading list out the window
half way through "The Great Gatsby," and picked up
another Salinger great! Yikes addiction is scary!

New Kids on the Block

When my sister and I were little we LOVED New Kids on the Block. I mean LOVED them. I didn't have any Ken barbies only my 2 Joey McIntyre dolls, and every time our parents let us rent movies I would get the NKOTB live concert video. Not to mention the hours spent dancing and singing to EVERY song in our bedroom at all times of the day. So my sister and my auntie Wendy went to the concert, I cried my face off I was so mad that I couldn't go (I was 5 or 6 years old). Well as most of you know they are trying to make a big come-back, and are coming here in concert in October. 

So yesterday my sister calls me to tell me she got two (pretty awesome) tickets for us to go! Finally my New Kids dream (from 9 or so years ago) is coming true! Yay!

The best part is that after ALL these years my sister still has her box of NKOTB memorabilia including some sweet things we will be wearing to the concert. She still has the t-shirt that she bought at the first concert. Plus buttons, watches, and I am sure way more crazy things! I am SO excited! 

Tina Marie

I LOVE my sister...

This photo is a great example on  why she is such a lovable woman. 

Back to the E.R again!

So sunday was a beautiful day of rest for me. I rented some movies, made a pizza, and basically was just hanging out at home. Well I had my left leg under my right leg sitting on the couch, when Adrianne pulled up to my place and called my name. So excited I jumped up not knowing that my leg was completely asleep. So my foot twisted and swelled up a bunch, so back I went to the er. I tore two ligaments in my foot, I am just so glad it wasn't my ankle! So I am on cruches for a week or two. It has been feeling better already though so I am not sure I will need them that long! Please pray this curse of medical madness away! 

I love my kids!

La-chamba (Archer) is awesome. Matt put him in our hamper, and he loved it! We kept putting the lid on and taking it off and he was laughing like crazy!

Kids in the Country!

This August I will be spending a whole week with inner-city youth, in the middle of God's green earth. No running water, no electricity, just us and the country! I am so excited! I am the arts and crafts lady, so I will be cooking up lots of fun little crafts for the kids to be doing. Suggestions are very much needed, I have no idea what city kids like to craft. I think I am going to have at least one big project that everyone has to work on together, something that we can leave at the camp. Not sure what that is just yet, but I really want it to be hard (har,har,har). Any ideas or websites that have ideas? Let me know! I am SO excited! This photo is Mink Lake camp in the winter time. I was there two winters ago with ROC. It will look very different in the summer!