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Uncategorized | December 30, 2009

2009 in Pictures

2009 in Pictures

In January we bought our first house! We became official homeowners in February...and began cleaning, painting, and installing new carpet and appliances. In March we moved in! And we were blessed that the husband got a new job! In April we celebrated Mo and Ali's engagement. Their wedding is May 2010 and the husband is a groomsmen and I get to be a ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas Eve!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. My mom has been out here visiting, hence I haven't had much time to blog! This week the husband, mom, and I went to Meijer Gardens to see their Christmas trees from all over the world. Everyone else in Grand Rapids must have had the same idea as us because it was so crowded! Regardless we had fun looking ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 16, 2009

Yes, I did this…..

Yes, I did this…..

Sorry Henry, I just couldn't help myself. You looked so cute in your santa hat that I just had to snap a photo.And then, to be fair, I had to take one of Pancake too. And they were thrilled about it, I'm sure.Wrigley wanted a turn too, but the hat was a little too small for him. Sorry buddy. ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 14, 2009

Snow Dog

In case you need some more Wrigley in your life, here is a video of him playing in the snow, which is quite possibly his most favorite thing ever. Enjoy! ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 9, 2009

More Snow

More Snow

We keep getting more snow! So we are trying to make the best of it. Yesterday Henry ventured out on the back deck to play and investigate. Pancake decided to stay inside and keep warm.But nobody loves the snow as much as Wrigley! ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 7, 2009

First Snow

First Snow

On Friday we got our first taste of what it is like to live in Michigan during the winter....snow! Usually we get a little sprinkling here and there as a warm up...but not this year. The snow just dumped on us! This is our house on Friday afternoon. We had no snow the day before.It really is pretty....as long as you don't have to drive in it. It ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 3, 2009

Can’t Get Enough

Can’t Get Enough

We just can't get enough of this cute little face.... ... Read More

Uncategorized | December 1, 2009

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Chirstmas

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Chirstmas

It sure is starting to look like Christmas over at our house, and I love it! I can't believe it is already December. It is now our tradition to put up our Christmas tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. I totally forgot to bring my camera along....which is a huge bummer because there were reindeer at the Christmas tree place! I've never seen a ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 26, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are off to my in-laws for some yummy food and I can't wait! I made an apple crumb pie...it was my first time making it, so we'll see how it turns out. Oh, and we are bringing Wrigley with us, so at the very least we should have an interesting day.I have so much to be thankful for this year: My husband, my family, life-long friends, a warm house ... Read More

Uncategorized | November 23, 2009

I’m sticking with my guy…

I’m sticking with my guy…

Okay....so I saw New Moon on Sunday. By myself. Like a loser. But I totally didn't care. I couldn't talk the husband in to going with me....I really didn't try too hard because I know he would rather jam hot spikes into his eyeballs than see a movie about shirtless vampires and werewolves. So yeah. I was that girl. Luckily it was crowded (at 11 ... Read More

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