Sunday, September 23, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
14 months
Noah's 14 months today. Each day just gets better & better - I never would have dreamt that this little guy would bring so much joy to our lives!
Friday, September 07, 2007
Our home.
When we first moved in July '04...
August '07...
I'm amazed when I look back at old pictures. Jeff & I have done a lot on the house/property since we've bought it. It's a great sense of accomplishment. This summer we finished siding the house, as well as ALL the windows are new. It's great to have windows that open! I am thankful that Jeff is a green thumb - he did all the gardens himself.
August '07...
I'm amazed when I look back at old pictures. Jeff & I have done a lot on the house/property since we've bought it. It's a great sense of accomplishment. This summer we finished siding the house, as well as ALL the windows are new. It's great to have windows that open! I am thankful that Jeff is a green thumb - he did all the gardens himself.
Mommy may I?
This is Noah's snack container that we put in his diaper bag. This little smarty knows that it's in there & either opens the bag to find it OR drags his entire diaper bag to us when he wants a snack. He then shakes it to hear the crackers or other treats inside before he hands it to us.
Too many zucchini?
Due to the plethora of zucchini in our garden, I decided to make homemade zucchini relish.
What stared off as this... about 8 large zucchini & 5 large onions...
Turned out like this: (with addition of several spices)
I got to freeze 8 quarts!
What stared off as this... about 8 large zucchini & 5 large onions...
Turned out like this: (with addition of several spices)
I got to freeze 8 quarts!
So, for 101. things about me: I don't like relish BUT I DO LOVE zucchini relish. It's the only relish I'll eat. Jeff and I had our annual Labor Day party for my side of the family this past Sunday & I've converted 2 more people onto the relish: my cousin Laura and my sister-in-law, Sherry. It's delicious!
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Moss Lake
Jeff & I spent some time at Moss Lake on Labor Day. Noah enjoyed walking on the dock down to the bog. We also fed the millions of catfish, but the picture looks like a big black-mob, so I will spare you all.
After 12 years...
Not the greatest picture, but... my friend from high school, Kim, found out I was still living in the town we graduated from and paid me a visit while she was home. She is now living in Denver with her husband and her 5-month old son, Lucas. Kim's parents still live in the area & she herself is hoping to move back here in the near future. Perhaps Noah will have a new playmate!It was good to reconnect after all these years!
Saturday, September 01, 2007
(con't) 100 Things About Me...
52. I love children's books. I could sit in a Barnes & Nobles or Borders all day & just look. I also love the smell of new books. My favorite children's author is Sandra Boynton.
53. I canNOT stand pet hair of any kind being on any of my belongings. Jeff had 2 cats when we got married & we just got rid of them both over the summer.
54. I like to plan and schedule things. People find it ironic that I had Noah on his due date - and that I worked the Friday before I had him & then had Noah on that coming Sunday eve.
55. I did not find out the gender of my child prior to having him - and I prefer it this way - even when we have our 2nd child someday.
56. I LOVE being barefoot. If I can't be barefoot I prefer flip-flops or my Birks. I am thankful that I can wear my Birks to work.
57. I love sweaters - and have about 30+ of them. If I wanted to, I could easily wear a different sweater everyday of the month.
58. I lived only a mile away from my grandparents and my aunt & uncle (on my Mom's side) while growing up. I use to ride my bike there after school at least 3 times a week. They are some of the most important people in my life.
59. I wrote for my high school newspaper and also wrote for my college newspaper. I've always enjoyed writing & I'm a fierce editor.
60. I love REAL Maple Syrup. Store-bought maple syrup is too gluey.
61. In Elementary School we had something called the "Follies." These were short skits/music type numbers that were done by homeroom, and the entire school (1st-5th) participated. There was always a theme & in 4th grade I had a lead part, along with my friend, Andy Woodworth.
62. My mother-in-law is extremely gifted with her hands. She wanted to be a Home-Ec. teacher & should have been. She makes beautiful quilts, clothing, and also did my bouquets for my wedding.
63. The Christmas Jeff & I were engaged, my mother-in-law made me the most wonderful Christmas quilt. I'm very selfish when it comes to sharing this with anyone.
64. I love Christmas movies. A few of my favorites are: Muppet Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street, Charlie Brown Christmas, and White Christmas.
65. My sister-in-law, Sherry, is SUPER smart. You'd want her on your team if you are playing Trivia or Scrabble.
66. My husband finds it odd that I have "back-ups" in our pantry. I do not like the feeling that I may run out of something, so I always buy "extras" to store.
67. I sometimes catch myself trying to buy something just because it's a "good sale." I simply like the fact that I'm saving money.
68. I LOVE Seinfeld and am thankful that they have full seasons on DVD.
69. My dad was my small-court basketball coach.
70. I collected Cabbage Patch Kids when I was young - I have 20 of them. They all still look brand-new because I always prized these. I got my first one, Kari, when I was in 1st grade.
71. I HATE my birthstone - amethyst. It's my least favorite color - I wish my birthstone was a ruby, but luckily, that is Noah's birthstone - so I now have a ruby ring!
72. I've eaten goat before and it really isn't that bad. While in Haiti there are goats EVERYWHERE and my cousin & I use to joke about which one we'd be having for dinner.
73. Growing up I use to "make fun of" my parents for watching things like 60 Minutes and Dateline. Let's just say - I've become my parents.
74. This past February I went dog sledding in Canada. It was a lot of fun, but I rather go snorkeling.
75. In 3rd grade we all had pen pals from Virginia. I wrote to mine until I entered college; we've never met.
76. I have been to 26 states & it's my goal to visit all of them.
77. I've marched a halftime show for the Buffalo Bills when I was in high school.
78. My group of friends and I went to Disney Land for Spring Break my junior year of college. We stayed with Flossie & Dick Roeske, friends from church who winter in Florida. This was my first time driving down to Florida.
79. Jeff & I honeymooned on Marco Island, FL. This was my first time flying to Florida...and I will always fly to Florida since that trip. It is so much faster!
80. My first date with Jeff was picking out pumpkins & going to Texas Hot. It was a perfect date.
81. People I watch (frequently) on television I call "friends" (as a joke)... my mom does this, too. Chesley is a friend and I get worried if he's not on my TV in the morning.
82. I'm pretty regimented as to when I eat. I eat breakfast every morning & I have to eat lunch anywhere between 12-1, otherwise I actually begin feeling sick & get a headache. I'm the same way with dinner - I prefer to eat sometime between 5-6pm.
83. My favorite game show is Press Your Luck.
84. I like keeping my fingernails short - I'm not sure why, probably because I'm a guitar player.
85. I love making things with apples - and I love the smell of apples baking.
86. If I ever stayed home from school because I was sick, I would always lay on the couch & drink Tomato Juice...and look forward to 11 because I was allowed to watch Price is Right.
87. I have super-talented and lovely-spirited friends - many from college: Abigail, Sarah, Sandy, Andrew, Heidi, Jodie, Kert, Lisa, Laurie... I could go on & on. I am proud of all of them.
88. Some days I wish I could go back to college with the knowledge I have now. I believe I'm a better person now, but because of the lessons learned while I was there.
89. I canNOT stand motorcyclists. I think they are dangerous and it irks me to have to ever follow someone that's driving one.
90. I think receiving a card in the mail, for no particular reason, is a wonderful present.
91. My best friend at work smokes. She always walks by my door & asks me if I want to "watch her smoke." It's become a joke - because if I call Jeff I say, "I'm outside smoking with T." (I've never smoked before & never will - I think it's a horrible habit) She is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met and I have learned a lot from her. I admire her honesty, her drive, and how she is straight-forward. I think everyone needs a friend like her.
92. If all else fails - chips & salsa usually help.
93. I don't drink much soda, if at all... I prefer lemonade. If I do drink soda, I really like Ginger Ale. I also like Loganberry, but that's not a soda.
94. I'm pretty decent at playing Nintendo... yes, I'm old school & enjoy playing Mario Cart.
95. I grew up playing (board & card) games with my family. My new favorite game is Blokus.
96. I cut my husband's hair - I have ever since we were engaged.
97. The best pizza I ever had was on Marco Island at Joey's Pizzeria & Pasta House. Jeff & I want to go back just to have their pizza.
98. I'm very good with directions/map reading. I successfully got Jeff through Miami (Art Deco District) & down to the Key of Biscayne.
99. My kitchen MUST be clean before I go to bed - dishes done up & everything in its proper place. There is nothing worse than waking up & seeing my kitchen in disarray.
100. I love the Lord and am thankful for being brought up in a Christian home. My parents are the best and will be married 36 years this month!
53. I canNOT stand pet hair of any kind being on any of my belongings. Jeff had 2 cats when we got married & we just got rid of them both over the summer.
54. I like to plan and schedule things. People find it ironic that I had Noah on his due date - and that I worked the Friday before I had him & then had Noah on that coming Sunday eve.
55. I did not find out the gender of my child prior to having him - and I prefer it this way - even when we have our 2nd child someday.
56. I LOVE being barefoot. If I can't be barefoot I prefer flip-flops or my Birks. I am thankful that I can wear my Birks to work.
57. I love sweaters - and have about 30+ of them. If I wanted to, I could easily wear a different sweater everyday of the month.
58. I lived only a mile away from my grandparents and my aunt & uncle (on my Mom's side) while growing up. I use to ride my bike there after school at least 3 times a week. They are some of the most important people in my life.
59. I wrote for my high school newspaper and also wrote for my college newspaper. I've always enjoyed writing & I'm a fierce editor.
60. I love REAL Maple Syrup. Store-bought maple syrup is too gluey.
61. In Elementary School we had something called the "Follies." These were short skits/music type numbers that were done by homeroom, and the entire school (1st-5th) participated. There was always a theme & in 4th grade I had a lead part, along with my friend, Andy Woodworth.
62. My mother-in-law is extremely gifted with her hands. She wanted to be a Home-Ec. teacher & should have been. She makes beautiful quilts, clothing, and also did my bouquets for my wedding.
63. The Christmas Jeff & I were engaged, my mother-in-law made me the most wonderful Christmas quilt. I'm very selfish when it comes to sharing this with anyone.
64. I love Christmas movies. A few of my favorites are: Muppet Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street, Charlie Brown Christmas, and White Christmas.
65. My sister-in-law, Sherry, is SUPER smart. You'd want her on your team if you are playing Trivia or Scrabble.
66. My husband finds it odd that I have "back-ups" in our pantry. I do not like the feeling that I may run out of something, so I always buy "extras" to store.
67. I sometimes catch myself trying to buy something just because it's a "good sale." I simply like the fact that I'm saving money.
68. I LOVE Seinfeld and am thankful that they have full seasons on DVD.
69. My dad was my small-court basketball coach.
70. I collected Cabbage Patch Kids when I was young - I have 20 of them. They all still look brand-new because I always prized these. I got my first one, Kari, when I was in 1st grade.
71. I HATE my birthstone - amethyst. It's my least favorite color - I wish my birthstone was a ruby, but luckily, that is Noah's birthstone - so I now have a ruby ring!
72. I've eaten goat before and it really isn't that bad. While in Haiti there are goats EVERYWHERE and my cousin & I use to joke about which one we'd be having for dinner.
73. Growing up I use to "make fun of" my parents for watching things like 60 Minutes and Dateline. Let's just say - I've become my parents.
74. This past February I went dog sledding in Canada. It was a lot of fun, but I rather go snorkeling.
75. In 3rd grade we all had pen pals from Virginia. I wrote to mine until I entered college; we've never met.
76. I have been to 26 states & it's my goal to visit all of them.
77. I've marched a halftime show for the Buffalo Bills when I was in high school.
78. My group of friends and I went to Disney Land for Spring Break my junior year of college. We stayed with Flossie & Dick Roeske, friends from church who winter in Florida. This was my first time driving down to Florida.
79. Jeff & I honeymooned on Marco Island, FL. This was my first time flying to Florida...and I will always fly to Florida since that trip. It is so much faster!
80. My first date with Jeff was picking out pumpkins & going to Texas Hot. It was a perfect date.
81. People I watch (frequently) on television I call "friends" (as a joke)... my mom does this, too. Chesley is a friend and I get worried if he's not on my TV in the morning.
82. I'm pretty regimented as to when I eat. I eat breakfast every morning & I have to eat lunch anywhere between 12-1, otherwise I actually begin feeling sick & get a headache. I'm the same way with dinner - I prefer to eat sometime between 5-6pm.
83. My favorite game show is Press Your Luck.
84. I like keeping my fingernails short - I'm not sure why, probably because I'm a guitar player.
85. I love making things with apples - and I love the smell of apples baking.
86. If I ever stayed home from school because I was sick, I would always lay on the couch & drink Tomato Juice...and look forward to 11 because I was allowed to watch Price is Right.
87. I have super-talented and lovely-spirited friends - many from college: Abigail, Sarah, Sandy, Andrew, Heidi, Jodie, Kert, Lisa, Laurie... I could go on & on. I am proud of all of them.
88. Some days I wish I could go back to college with the knowledge I have now. I believe I'm a better person now, but because of the lessons learned while I was there.
89. I canNOT stand motorcyclists. I think they are dangerous and it irks me to have to ever follow someone that's driving one.
90. I think receiving a card in the mail, for no particular reason, is a wonderful present.
91. My best friend at work smokes. She always walks by my door & asks me if I want to "watch her smoke." It's become a joke - because if I call Jeff I say, "I'm outside smoking with T." (I've never smoked before & never will - I think it's a horrible habit) She is one of the most wonderful people I have ever met and I have learned a lot from her. I admire her honesty, her drive, and how she is straight-forward. I think everyone needs a friend like her.
92. If all else fails - chips & salsa usually help.
93. I don't drink much soda, if at all... I prefer lemonade. If I do drink soda, I really like Ginger Ale. I also like Loganberry, but that's not a soda.
94. I'm pretty decent at playing Nintendo... yes, I'm old school & enjoy playing Mario Cart.
95. I grew up playing (board & card) games with my family. My new favorite game is Blokus.
96. I cut my husband's hair - I have ever since we were engaged.
97. The best pizza I ever had was on Marco Island at Joey's Pizzeria & Pasta House. Jeff & I want to go back just to have their pizza.
98. I'm very good with directions/map reading. I successfully got Jeff through Miami (Art Deco District) & down to the Key of Biscayne.
99. My kitchen MUST be clean before I go to bed - dishes done up & everything in its proper place. There is nothing worse than waking up & seeing my kitchen in disarray.
100. I love the Lord and am thankful for being brought up in a Christian home. My parents are the best and will be married 36 years this month!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Fudge-cicle
This was taken in July... Noah is now on to CHOCOLATE, not just a juice-icee. He knows what's good for him.
Icee
These pictures were actually taken back in June, but I'm just getting to posting...
Noah sat so contently, watching daddy have his icee, but he then decided he wanted to try some...
More...
MMmm, that is yummy.
Daddy, are you going to share that last little bit?
Noah sat so contently, watching daddy have his icee, but he then decided he wanted to try some...
More...
MMmm, that is yummy.Daddy, are you going to share that last little bit?
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
(Back to) 100 Things About Me
I tried doing this before and I believe I only listed 2 things, so here I go again:
1. I wish I had a job as a photographer - I love taking pictures - especially of people.
2. In 2001 I did missions work in Honduras. It was my first trip like this & I fell in love with it. I'd go back there long term if I could.
3. I was a Communication major in college. I was pretty good at my major, but looking back, I think I chose my major because I really enjoyed anything taught by Dr. Gaerte.
4. I have a Creative Writing minor, as well as a minor in French.
5. I LOVE Mexican food. I could eat tacos, refried beans, and rice everyday if I had to - the food in Honduras was wonderful.
6. I can't stand it when people bite their fingernails - and I married a nail-biter.
7. I was an "original" member of the band Godspeed, from Houghton College. It was my team that came up with the name Godspeed.
8. I play the guitar & use to lead worship at church.
9. I also play the drums (including set) - in high school I played drum set for our jazz band; I also marched drum line for 6 years.
10. Amazing Race is my favorite Reality TV Show - I'd like to be on it someday.
11. I've never broken a bone - I have, however, had a 4-wheeler accident when I was 11, where I ended up with 60 stitches & 75 staples. I ripped through a barbed-wire fence.
12. I hate seeing blood - refer to #11. When I had my son, Noah, I had told my Dr. that I DO NOT want to see any blood or I may pass out.
13. I'm incredibly good at remembering song lyrics.
14. I went to Haiti to do missions in 2003, with my cousin Laura. Jeff hadn't proposed yet & I had wished he were with me about 95% of my trip.
15. I love The Muppet Show. I have all the movies & some collector memorabilia. I'm a fan of anything Jim Henson - the man's a genius!
16. I live in the town I grew up in and I'm ok with that.
17. My favorite sport is volleyball & I played on several intermerril teams in college.
18. I get angry when I see people waste food.
19. I'm extremely good with money & know how to balance a checkbook.
20. I love to cook/bake - and think it'd be fun to be a caterer.
21. I went to South Dakota in college to work with the Lakota Indians in the Black Hills. I would do this again.
22. I met my husband while teaching Marching Band - he was the woodwind instructor & I was teaching drum line.
23. I love apple cider - hot or cold.
24. My favorite season is fall - October being my favorite month.
25. My mom reminds me of a mix between June Cleaver, Martha Stewart, and Caroline Ingalls. She's my best friend.
26. I think my father is the best man on the planet - just thinking about him makes me feel safe and proud that he's my dad.
27. I have one brother. He's super talented - he went to school to be a nurse, but he's really an artist.
28. I was a youth leader in Oneonta, NY after I graduated college - and was there for 3 1/2 years. I loved it there.
29. While being a youth leader (and back when I was in shape) the youth group would go on a 1-week bike tour each summer. I'd bike 60 miles a day. My favorite bike tour was through Vermont.
30. I didn't own my own vehicle until I graduated college: I was 22.
31. I worked in a pharmacy/gift shop when I was in high school. I thought at the time that I'd be a pharmacist someday: but I'm HORRIBLE at Science.
32. I had perfect attendance in high school.
33. I like staying up at night, but I much prefer mornings.
34. My favorite vacation spots are near bodies of water.
35. My mom is fluent in short-hand. I get frustrated in church, because she takes all her notes this way & I can't "copy" anything she has written down.
36. I had a lead role in my high school musical, Pippin. At that time, I also thought that I'd be on Broadway someday.
37. I love the movie, What About Bob? It can always make me laugh.
38. I've never had braces & Jeff tells me I have the most perfect teeth he's ever seen.
39. I was an R.A. in college my junior & senior year (in East Hall) and I loved it.
40. I kept journals since I was 11 or 12. I've thrown my first 3 or 4 journals out.
41. My favorite color is red, but I don't decorate my house with anything red.
42. My husband & I drove from Vegas over to Solvang, CA, then down to San Diego. While driving by L.A. I told him we would never do that again. I was scared of all the traffic.
43. I've worked with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in NYC. I met one of my best friends, Lima, through YWAM.
44. I didn't meet my best friend, Becky, until I moved to Oneonta after college. I've always gotten along better with guys than girls. Becky is the coolest best friend a person could ask for.
45. Before I die, I will visit Africa.
46. I love gifts that are homemade. My grandma made Jeff & I a quilt for our wedding present. I don't ever want it to get ruined.
47. I keep a toothbrush & toothpaste in my desk drawer at work - I never want to have dirty teeth.
48. I prefer using blue ink vs. black. Black ink isn't "allowed" to be used in my checkbook.
49. I have never gotten a speeding ticket.
50. I love reggae music - one of my favorite bands is UB40.
51. My favorite TV show is Lost.
OK....this is difficult - you'll have to wait for the next 49.
1. I wish I had a job as a photographer - I love taking pictures - especially of people.
2. In 2001 I did missions work in Honduras. It was my first trip like this & I fell in love with it. I'd go back there long term if I could.
3. I was a Communication major in college. I was pretty good at my major, but looking back, I think I chose my major because I really enjoyed anything taught by Dr. Gaerte.
4. I have a Creative Writing minor, as well as a minor in French.
5. I LOVE Mexican food. I could eat tacos, refried beans, and rice everyday if I had to - the food in Honduras was wonderful.
6. I can't stand it when people bite their fingernails - and I married a nail-biter.
7. I was an "original" member of the band Godspeed, from Houghton College. It was my team that came up with the name Godspeed.
8. I play the guitar & use to lead worship at church.
9. I also play the drums (including set) - in high school I played drum set for our jazz band; I also marched drum line for 6 years.
10. Amazing Race is my favorite Reality TV Show - I'd like to be on it someday.
11. I've never broken a bone - I have, however, had a 4-wheeler accident when I was 11, where I ended up with 60 stitches & 75 staples. I ripped through a barbed-wire fence.
12. I hate seeing blood - refer to #11. When I had my son, Noah, I had told my Dr. that I DO NOT want to see any blood or I may pass out.
13. I'm incredibly good at remembering song lyrics.
14. I went to Haiti to do missions in 2003, with my cousin Laura. Jeff hadn't proposed yet & I had wished he were with me about 95% of my trip.
15. I love The Muppet Show. I have all the movies & some collector memorabilia. I'm a fan of anything Jim Henson - the man's a genius!
16. I live in the town I grew up in and I'm ok with that.
17. My favorite sport is volleyball & I played on several intermerril teams in college.
18. I get angry when I see people waste food.
19. I'm extremely good with money & know how to balance a checkbook.
20. I love to cook/bake - and think it'd be fun to be a caterer.
21. I went to South Dakota in college to work with the Lakota Indians in the Black Hills. I would do this again.
22. I met my husband while teaching Marching Band - he was the woodwind instructor & I was teaching drum line.
23. I love apple cider - hot or cold.
24. My favorite season is fall - October being my favorite month.
25. My mom reminds me of a mix between June Cleaver, Martha Stewart, and Caroline Ingalls. She's my best friend.
26. I think my father is the best man on the planet - just thinking about him makes me feel safe and proud that he's my dad.
27. I have one brother. He's super talented - he went to school to be a nurse, but he's really an artist.
28. I was a youth leader in Oneonta, NY after I graduated college - and was there for 3 1/2 years. I loved it there.
29. While being a youth leader (and back when I was in shape) the youth group would go on a 1-week bike tour each summer. I'd bike 60 miles a day. My favorite bike tour was through Vermont.
30. I didn't own my own vehicle until I graduated college: I was 22.
31. I worked in a pharmacy/gift shop when I was in high school. I thought at the time that I'd be a pharmacist someday: but I'm HORRIBLE at Science.
32. I had perfect attendance in high school.
33. I like staying up at night, but I much prefer mornings.
34. My favorite vacation spots are near bodies of water.
35. My mom is fluent in short-hand. I get frustrated in church, because she takes all her notes this way & I can't "copy" anything she has written down.
36. I had a lead role in my high school musical, Pippin. At that time, I also thought that I'd be on Broadway someday.
37. I love the movie, What About Bob? It can always make me laugh.
38. I've never had braces & Jeff tells me I have the most perfect teeth he's ever seen.
39. I was an R.A. in college my junior & senior year (in East Hall) and I loved it.
40. I kept journals since I was 11 or 12. I've thrown my first 3 or 4 journals out.
41. My favorite color is red, but I don't decorate my house with anything red.
42. My husband & I drove from Vegas over to Solvang, CA, then down to San Diego. While driving by L.A. I told him we would never do that again. I was scared of all the traffic.
43. I've worked with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) in NYC. I met one of my best friends, Lima, through YWAM.
44. I didn't meet my best friend, Becky, until I moved to Oneonta after college. I've always gotten along better with guys than girls. Becky is the coolest best friend a person could ask for.
45. Before I die, I will visit Africa.
46. I love gifts that are homemade. My grandma made Jeff & I a quilt for our wedding present. I don't ever want it to get ruined.
47. I keep a toothbrush & toothpaste in my desk drawer at work - I never want to have dirty teeth.
48. I prefer using blue ink vs. black. Black ink isn't "allowed" to be used in my checkbook.
49. I have never gotten a speeding ticket.
50. I love reggae music - one of my favorite bands is UB40.
51. My favorite TV show is Lost.
OK....this is difficult - you'll have to wait for the next 49.
Monday, August 20, 2007
The Nixon's
Our friends from church, Katie & Ryan, got married on Saturday. What a beautiful wedding - Congratulations to you both!
We're famous.
Jeff told me that we might be able to get on the Channel 7 news and we DID! We all got on at noon during the weather and again at 6pm. I called my family & they recorded us waving to them! 
We got to meet Aaron Mentkowski (although I'm truly a CH 2, Chesley, fan) 
I couldn't believe how CLEAN and HUGE this fair was. The Angelica Fair, which I grew up going to, does not even compare to this...
Noah loved the fair as much as we did.
We got to meet Aaron Mentkowski (although I'm truly a CH 2, Chesley, fan) 
I couldn't believe how CLEAN and HUGE this fair was. The Angelica Fair, which I grew up going to, does not even compare to this...
Noah loved the fair as much as we did.
Delicious
Last Tuesday, August 14, Jeff, Noah & I left for a mini-vacation. For dinner we had Red Robin for the first time. I had the Guacamole Bacon Burger - it was SO good. Jeff had the Sante Fe Burger & loved that as well. Noah enjoyed a little bit of everything & especially loved the steak fries.
Jeff (Mr. Sweet-tooth) took me to his favorite spot in West Seneca: Antoinette's. We shared a Carmellow - the perfect mix of Carmel, marshmallow, ice cream & REAL whipped cream... Noah couldn't get enough!
Jeff (Mr. Sweet-tooth) took me to his favorite spot in West Seneca: Antoinette's. We shared a Carmellow - the perfect mix of Carmel, marshmallow, ice cream & REAL whipped cream... Noah couldn't get enough!
Monday, August 13, 2007
The box.
My sister-in-law snagged this big box from her neighbors, who had bought a new TV. Noah will play in this box ALL day long - who needs expensive toys?
And on this note... we are all headed to the Erie County Fair tomorrow. Be back late on Thursday night - with pictures!
And on this note... we are all headed to the Erie County Fair tomorrow. Be back late on Thursday night - with pictures!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
I am slow.
My friend, Abigail, had been nice enough to email directions as to how to get "titles" on my blog.
I felt stupid because I never had this "title box" above my "box I type in."
After tinkering around, I realized in my settings that I had this box "turned off" and that's why I never had one. (I really thought that something was wrong for...the past month or so, and I had some WEIRD blog template)
I'm excited - I can now title my posts!
My husband "tried" to help, while eating ice cream. He's saying he's going to "reply" to this to tell the REAL story. Little does he realize...the REAL story has already been told.
Here's a picture, just for your amusement - we had a fawn in our backyard the other night...
Friday, August 10, 2007
On Monday, August 6th, we took Noah to Strong's Eye Institute, in Rochester, to have an ERG done. We had spent the weekend with Jeff's family (outside of Buffalo) and had just shy of a 2 hour drive ahead of us.God is good. Noah wasn't allowed to have to have anything to eat or drink from midnight on - except water or apple juice. We had prayed that he wouldn't be fussy, as he is accustomed to having a bottle & a big bowl of fruit & cereal in the morning. Noah is such a content and happy child and was the entire morning.
When getting to Strong, Noah again was such a good boy. This ERG was obviously going to be much harder on Jeff & I then it was going to be for him. As we listened to the anaesthesiologist explain how Noah would be put to sleep, tears stained our cheeks. Noah would look up and smile at us, in question to our tears. I am so thankful for Jeff, as he helped hold Noah's arms/hands down as the mask was placed over his face to put him out - for I know I couldn't do that. I cried in the corner, as they whisked my son away in a metal crib. Jeff and I were in this together & comforted each other, but more so, could feel the prayers of others back home. What a gift to know we are lifted up in prayer during these difficult times.
It shouldn't take trying times like this to draw us closer to God, but these times do. We know He loves us, and loves our son, but I often think that WE love Noah more, that WE know what's best. I remember a friend from church telling me on the day we dedicated Noah that we have chosen to trust God & to raise him in the ways of the Lord - and during these difficult times we must lean on Him and BELIEVE that Noah is HIS, not ours.
After hours of waiting, we were able to be there when Noah came out of his anesthesia. There he was smiling & ready for his bottle. I was so happy to be able to hold him again & know he was alright, despite whatever results we would get.
That day we got the ERG results: Noah's rods & cones are A-OK. No problems were found & there are no deficiencies; his eyes are working as they should.
Praise the Lord!
To think that the Lord loves us more than I love my son is unfathomable, but yet comforting. I'm thankful that the Lord entrusted Noah to us.
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