Wednesday -
It is cold but snowing. The wind is howling, supposed to reach 60 mph.
Today is a sad day, for many different reasons.
On another note, I am excited about tomorrow. Brandon and I are flying (if the weather cooperates) to Wyoming for five days. The kids are staying with his parents. We are heading west to visit friends and to go snowboarding. I am a little nervous of the snowboarding, I haven't been in three years. Pregnancy has always occurred during the wrong season. I'm sure it is like riding a bike, right?
10.12.09
Day 24
Tuesday -
Today is the long anticipated day for my girls. We are putting up the Christmas tree, decorating it, and the decorating the house. Christmas is coming!
Turn on the Christmas music. Greenery, ornaments, nativities, lights, etc. etc. The girls are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Gideon has his eye on the tree. Must remember to watch him....
Gids is so close to walking. We catch him every now and then taking a step when he isn't thinking. Bribes have not worked so far.
I spend the day making meat pies for our dinner. We are having company come over so I am making Aussie meat pies with a red wine/onion/mushroom sauce, roasted veggies, and a spinach/tomato/mozzarella salad. Yum.
The pies are great. The veggies are a little on the soggy side due to staying in the oven a bit too long.
Conversation was great. We talked about Australia a bit. Our struggles, where we are going in the future, etc.
Today is the long anticipated day for my girls. We are putting up the Christmas tree, decorating it, and the decorating the house. Christmas is coming!
Turn on the Christmas music. Greenery, ornaments, nativities, lights, etc. etc. The girls are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Gideon has his eye on the tree. Must remember to watch him....
Gids is so close to walking. We catch him every now and then taking a step when he isn't thinking. Bribes have not worked so far.
I spend the day making meat pies for our dinner. We are having company come over so I am making Aussie meat pies with a red wine/onion/mushroom sauce, roasted veggies, and a spinach/tomato/mozzarella salad. Yum.
The pies are great. The veggies are a little on the soggy side due to staying in the oven a bit too long.
Conversation was great. We talked about Australia a bit. Our struggles, where we are going in the future, etc.
Day 23
Monday -
It has snowed. I don't know how but the girls knew at 5am that it was snowing and decided to come tell us. They were very "sited." (excited, but in Jolene speak)
We had breakfast and then bundled up for the traditional chopping down of the Christmas tree. Drove to the tree farm only to discover it would not open until 1pm. Not to fear, the morning was not wasted. We decided to go sledding instead. I was not feeling well so I did not participate. From all accounts the girls loved it, Gids was taking a nap at home. Adele would flip over from time to time. She didn't mind, in fact she was giggling and asking for another ride before she back to the top. Jolene, the always adventurous, had a blast.
They made snow angels too. Another item checked off from our list.
After lunch we headed back to the tree farm to find that perfect tress. After wandering around the fields for a while we finally found one. Everyone had a turn at the hacksaw.
Tomorrow we decorate!
It has snowed. I don't know how but the girls knew at 5am that it was snowing and decided to come tell us. They were very "sited." (excited, but in Jolene speak)
We had breakfast and then bundled up for the traditional chopping down of the Christmas tree. Drove to the tree farm only to discover it would not open until 1pm. Not to fear, the morning was not wasted. We decided to go sledding instead. I was not feeling well so I did not participate. From all accounts the girls loved it, Gids was taking a nap at home. Adele would flip over from time to time. She didn't mind, in fact she was giggling and asking for another ride before she back to the top. Jolene, the always adventurous, had a blast.
They made snow angels too. Another item checked off from our list.
After lunch we headed back to the tree farm to find that perfect tress. After wandering around the fields for a while we finally found one. Everyone had a turn at the hacksaw.
Tomorrow we decorate!
Day 22
Sunday -
Brandon is here worshiping with us. It is nice having the entire family together for Sunday worship.
There is a fellowship following. Always a good time for catching up with old friends and making new ones.
I have enjoyed meeting some of the newer members at our parent's churches. I can tell that if we were around longer we would, in the words of Anne of Green Gables, have a few new bosom friends.
Brandon is here worshiping with us. It is nice having the entire family together for Sunday worship.
There is a fellowship following. Always a good time for catching up with old friends and making new ones.
I have enjoyed meeting some of the newer members at our parent's churches. I can tell that if we were around longer we would, in the words of Anne of Green Gables, have a few new bosom friends.
Day 21
Saturday -
Brandon comes! but not until late.......................how long is this day anyway.
I go with Pam and some of the girls to Noblesville for some shopping. Goodwill is having 50% in all of their stores. I also find a "few" things at TJ Maxx. To be honest I haven't bought much at the main shops. Most of my purchases have been from eBay, Amazon, or Goodwill. We try to buy used if possible, it is much easier to do over here. A population of over 10x greater than the one you are used to will do that for you.
After shopping I head to Indy for my sister's bachelorette party. There is a scavenger hunt in a massive three story mall, dining at a fun Italian restaurant, and lots of talking. I had a great time.
After the party I drive to the airport with my warp speed at maximum. The highways here are so vast and empty (at this time of night). They are begging for you to smash your foot on the accelerator. I sadly decline.
I get to the airport early but meet Brandon coming down the stairs to the baggage claim area. Kind of anti-climatic. Oh well, at least he is here safe and sound.
Brandon comes! but not until late.......................how long is this day anyway.
I go with Pam and some of the girls to Noblesville for some shopping. Goodwill is having 50% in all of their stores. I also find a "few" things at TJ Maxx. To be honest I haven't bought much at the main shops. Most of my purchases have been from eBay, Amazon, or Goodwill. We try to buy used if possible, it is much easier to do over here. A population of over 10x greater than the one you are used to will do that for you.
After shopping I head to Indy for my sister's bachelorette party. There is a scavenger hunt in a massive three story mall, dining at a fun Italian restaurant, and lots of talking. I had a great time.
After the party I drive to the airport with my warp speed at maximum. The highways here are so vast and empty (at this time of night). They are begging for you to smash your foot on the accelerator. I sadly decline.
I get to the airport early but meet Brandon coming down the stairs to the baggage claim area. Kind of anti-climatic. Oh well, at least he is here safe and sound.
Day 20
Friday -
Another exciting day for the girls. Brandon's parents, my parents, I, and my girls are going to see the Nutcracker ballet at Butler University. The girls can hardly wait for the evening to roll around. They get to wear their Christmas outfits to the ballet. This day is going to be hard to beat.
The ballet is lovely, we really should go more often. The girls try to dance in front of their seats but there just isn't enough room. Poor Jolene, she was trying so hard to be still. Every now and then I caught her toes pointing and moving. Adele had to release herself and lift her hands above her head in one of those "lift hands above head" ballet moves.
During the intermission I tell them to go dance in the hallway. They do until the lights call us back to our seats.
They loved the ballet and so did we.
Another exciting day for the girls. Brandon's parents, my parents, I, and my girls are going to see the Nutcracker ballet at Butler University. The girls can hardly wait for the evening to roll around. They get to wear their Christmas outfits to the ballet. This day is going to be hard to beat.
The ballet is lovely, we really should go more often. The girls try to dance in front of their seats but there just isn't enough room. Poor Jolene, she was trying so hard to be still. Every now and then I caught her toes pointing and moving. Adele had to release herself and lift her hands above her head in one of those "lift hands above head" ballet moves.
During the intermission I tell them to go dance in the hallway. They do until the lights call us back to our seats.
They loved the ballet and so did we.
Day 15
Sunday -
Today we are worshiping with the Kokomo RP church. The sermon was on Psalm 67, the Missionary Psalm.
Main point: The primary goal of a church should be worship not missions.
Today we are worshiping with the Kokomo RP church. The sermon was on Psalm 67, the Missionary Psalm.
Main point: The primary goal of a church should be worship not missions.
Day 14
Saturday -
A week from today Brandon will be joining us. Can't wait.
Saw the new Fisher home. They had moved since we were here 2.5 years ago. We began to settle in to our new home of three weeks.
That evening we drove around Kokomo and looked at some of the biggest light displays I have ever seen. There is one house known for its display. They now do it as a fund raiser. As you drive or walk through you can give donations to the 'We Care' group.
A week from today Brandon will be joining us. Can't wait.
Saw the new Fisher home. They had moved since we were here 2.5 years ago. We began to settle in to our new home of three weeks.
That evening we drove around Kokomo and looked at some of the biggest light displays I have ever seen. There is one house known for its display. They now do it as a fund raiser. As you drive or walk through you can give donations to the 'We Care' group.
Day 13
Friday -
Big day today. Second Thanksgiving dinner and then downtown Indy for the Circle of Lights. The Circle of Lights festival is the beginning of the countdown to Christmas. Head to downtown Indy and you will find yourself at a round-about. In the middle of this round-about is a high, pointy memorial which every year is turned into a Christmas tree. At the festival there is a countdown for the lighting of the tree. The tree lights up and then we all head home to warm up. The girls enjoyed it, Gideon was not as impressed.
It was cold that night but we survived.
After the tree was lit I and the kids headed to Kokomo, due North.
An hour and a half later we were there. Lots of smiling faces awaited.
Big day today. Second Thanksgiving dinner and then downtown Indy for the Circle of Lights. The Circle of Lights festival is the beginning of the countdown to Christmas. Head to downtown Indy and you will find yourself at a round-about. In the middle of this round-about is a high, pointy memorial which every year is turned into a Christmas tree. At the festival there is a countdown for the lighting of the tree. The tree lights up and then we all head home to warm up. The girls enjoyed it, Gideon was not as impressed.
It was cold that night but we survived.
After the tree was lit I and the kids headed to Kokomo, due North.
An hour and a half later we were there. Lots of smiling faces awaited.
Day 12
Thursday -
Can't remember what we did this day. If I can I will insert text later.
*update*
Ummm, major brain lapse. So on this day we were in Hobart, IN to visit my grandparents for Thanksgiving. My aunt and uncle were there as well. We all had a great time talking and hanging out. I enjoyed watching my cousins play with the kids. They and my brothers were big helpers.
It is sad to see people age. Minds begin to slow, bodies do not move as they once did. All the more reason to look forward to Heaven.
Can't remember what we did this day. If I can I will insert text later.
*update*
Ummm, major brain lapse. So on this day we were in Hobart, IN to visit my grandparents for Thanksgiving. My aunt and uncle were there as well. We all had a great time talking and hanging out. I enjoyed watching my cousins play with the kids. They and my brothers were big helpers.
It is sad to see people age. Minds begin to slow, bodies do not move as they once did. All the more reason to look forward to Heaven.
Day 11
Wednesday -
Got together with old friends from church. I have known these two girls since the day I was born. It is such a joy to catch up with old friends and see where God is directing there lives.
They both both have a child and are both expecting their second.
We were able to walk to my friends house from my parent's house. We decided to walk down the train tracks part of the way. Jolene thought this was especially cool. We did it on the way back too.
Got together with old friends from church. I have known these two girls since the day I was born. It is such a joy to catch up with old friends and see where God is directing there lives.
They both both have a child and are both expecting their second.
We were able to walk to my friends house from my parent's house. We decided to walk down the train tracks part of the way. Jolene thought this was especially cool. We did it on the way back too.
Day 10
Today I played soccer with my brother's team. Fun. I am having a really good time hanging out with my brothers. This has been missing in my life for the past 7 years.
Mainly hung around my parent's house. I am writing this two weeks later and this is all the stands out in the blur of activity.
Mainly hung around my parent's house. I am writing this two weeks later and this is all the stands out in the blur of activity.
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