Summer flew by. I am having a hard time believing that in one week, summer is "over." I feel like so much as happened in the past couple of weeks that I can't even remember it all. We have spent our time enjoying the cooler evening air, going to the State Fair, walking around Hudson, exploring St. Paul and making the most of the last days of summer. With how wonderful the past few weeks have been, I am increasingly more excited for our adventures this fall. Bring on crisp air, warm sweatshirts and apple picking!
Tom was promoted, once again, and I could not be more proud of him. In his 3.5 years with Cars.com he has been promoted 6 times. It is so awesome to watch him grow in his position and be rewarded for all of his hard work. Of course, I always knew he would be a rockstar at whatever he did, so it is great that others see it in him as well.
Michael got the "all-clear" from his Doctor to start foods... You would think that we never feed the kid! He has tried squash and green beans so far, and loved both of them. I am scared for the teenage years if he already loves food this much. I better start saving up for the gallons of milk I hear I will be going through! We thought this video was pretty comical- I hope you do too. This is his very first encounter with food:
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Too Much Fun
Tom and I had some of our friends up to the Lake this weekend. It was too much fun. I just love all of those people to pieces. Thank you, all of you, for coming- it meant the world to us!
Friday, August 5, 2011
As Luck Would Have It...
I feel pretty lucky. And, I know that I should have this feeling more often. But, like most people, I get caught up in the everyday lemons that life throws at me and I often forget just how lucky I am. In a world where there is unrest, famine, drought and so much anger, I think it is important to stop and look at all the great things in life. There are so many things. So many.
1. I have my health. What a simple thing that is all too often taken for granted. I have had no major problems with my body that have ultimately affected my every day life. Not many people can say that. And, while I thought I had horrible health in college (because I was sick every other week), I really didn't. My body and I have gotten along great in our 26 years of life, and for that I am thankful.
2. I have my small, slowly expanding family. I love my Husband. I love him just as much, if not more, than when I first met him. He is such a wonderful person with such a loving heart. He is my rock when things get tough and my biggest supporter. My life would be so incomplete without him in it. For that, I am thankful every day. And, I have my sweet baby boy, whose smile and coos in the morning melt my heart and erase all worries from my mind. He has brought so much love into my life and made me realize what are the truly important things in this world I live in. I no longer care if I have the latest fashions, or the nicest things. I have my son, and I am able to provide him with the things he needs. That is what matters most.
3. I have my expanded family- on both sides. Sure, all of my family is a little crazy. We may not always get along or see eye-to-eye. But, we love each other, and that is more than most families can say. I feel pretty darn lucky to have landed in the families that I did. There is no better feeling in the world than to know that you belong and that no matter what your family is going to be there for you, and always care for you.
4. We have great friends. Great friends. Friends who never once question what we are doing with our lives, who accept us no matter what crazy decision we make, and love us unconditionally. I think that friends are often taken for granted, but such an integral part of our overall happiness. No matter the distance or time spent apart, we always pick up right where we left off. What a gift it is to know that people all over the US care about you and are always looking out for your best interest.
The situation that Tom and I are in right now isn't ideal. It isn't even remotely ideal. 3 years ago we thought we were on top of the world. We moved, started our careers, bought our first house at the age of 23, got married... We were living the American dream. Today we are in my parent's house, I am unemployed, we don't have 2 nickels to rub together on frivolous things, and no sight of a honeymoon anywhere in our future. But, I wouldn't trade any of this for the world. We are able to laugh at our current life, see the humor in our everyday struggles, and look to the future when we know that we will once again be on top of the world. Everything happens for a reason, I truly believe that, and I think that everything in my life has had in impact on me in order to make me a better person, wife, mother, family member and friend. I lucked out with the people that surround me while I ride this crazy roller coaster called life. So, while I know that I don't say it enough, I am lucky. And, I am lucky because of each person that has touched my life in one way or another. When life throws me lemons, I am going to sit down with those around me and have some delicious lemonade.
1. I have my health. What a simple thing that is all too often taken for granted. I have had no major problems with my body that have ultimately affected my every day life. Not many people can say that. And, while I thought I had horrible health in college (because I was sick every other week), I really didn't. My body and I have gotten along great in our 26 years of life, and for that I am thankful.
2. I have my small, slowly expanding family. I love my Husband. I love him just as much, if not more, than when I first met him. He is such a wonderful person with such a loving heart. He is my rock when things get tough and my biggest supporter. My life would be so incomplete without him in it. For that, I am thankful every day. And, I have my sweet baby boy, whose smile and coos in the morning melt my heart and erase all worries from my mind. He has brought so much love into my life and made me realize what are the truly important things in this world I live in. I no longer care if I have the latest fashions, or the nicest things. I have my son, and I am able to provide him with the things he needs. That is what matters most.
3. I have my expanded family- on both sides. Sure, all of my family is a little crazy. We may not always get along or see eye-to-eye. But, we love each other, and that is more than most families can say. I feel pretty darn lucky to have landed in the families that I did. There is no better feeling in the world than to know that you belong and that no matter what your family is going to be there for you, and always care for you.
4. We have great friends. Great friends. Friends who never once question what we are doing with our lives, who accept us no matter what crazy decision we make, and love us unconditionally. I think that friends are often taken for granted, but such an integral part of our overall happiness. No matter the distance or time spent apart, we always pick up right where we left off. What a gift it is to know that people all over the US care about you and are always looking out for your best interest.
The situation that Tom and I are in right now isn't ideal. It isn't even remotely ideal. 3 years ago we thought we were on top of the world. We moved, started our careers, bought our first house at the age of 23, got married... We were living the American dream. Today we are in my parent's house, I am unemployed, we don't have 2 nickels to rub together on frivolous things, and no sight of a honeymoon anywhere in our future. But, I wouldn't trade any of this for the world. We are able to laugh at our current life, see the humor in our everyday struggles, and look to the future when we know that we will once again be on top of the world. Everything happens for a reason, I truly believe that, and I think that everything in my life has had in impact on me in order to make me a better person, wife, mother, family member and friend. I lucked out with the people that surround me while I ride this crazy roller coaster called life. So, while I know that I don't say it enough, I am lucky. And, I am lucky because of each person that has touched my life in one way or another. When life throws me lemons, I am going to sit down with those around me and have some delicious lemonade.
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