o how i long for a SLR!!!!
all my pics are taken w/ a point-and-shoot, and i so miss messing w/ the aperture, focus, white balance, etc.
some day :)
in other news...baby is a lemon this week :)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
1+1=3
it's true!!!!!!
if you get married, and God blesses you with children, 1+1 will eventually equal 3...then 4, 5, 6, etc. ;)
for those of you who might not have heard yet, dave and i are expecting a mini-sonifrank sometime in december!!!
according to the ultrasound i had this morning, i am 13 weeks, 5 days today, thus making the due date december 25...eek!!! poor child! i always pitied kids who were born right on or around christmas...they're birthdays always seemed to get lost in the hubub and excitement of christmas...i'm going to do my best not to let that happen though!!!
we are so so so excited!!!
the beginnings of a baby bump :)
and now the ultrasound pics...
i cannot even come close to describing what it was like to see my baby for the first time...the first thing we saw was his lil' backbone...and he sure did look boney!!! the little spine looked like it was just a jutting out of his back. he was super active, so we got to see him from all angles :) o, and in case you haven't picked it up from my use of pronouns yet, the sonographer thinks it's a boy :)
profile picture...head is to the right with his little footsies stickin' straight up
check out those cute lil feet!!! you can see the whole bottom of his foot on the top one, and the other is curled to the side...o yes, and there is a slight hint of a butt there to the right :)
and lastly, a view from the top that lets you see his cute lil' fingers
so...in sum, dave and i are completely thrilled, nervous, excited, hopeful, rejoicing, etc.
we would so appreciate any prayers offered on our behalf...for safety for myself and the baby, and more than anything else that he and i will always be humbled before our God, constantly seeking His wisdom and direction in pointing our children continually to Him
if you get married, and God blesses you with children, 1+1 will eventually equal 3...then 4, 5, 6, etc. ;)
for those of you who might not have heard yet, dave and i are expecting a mini-sonifrank sometime in december!!!
according to the ultrasound i had this morning, i am 13 weeks, 5 days today, thus making the due date december 25...eek!!! poor child! i always pitied kids who were born right on or around christmas...they're birthdays always seemed to get lost in the hubub and excitement of christmas...i'm going to do my best not to let that happen though!!!
we are so so so excited!!!
the beginnings of a baby bump :)and now the ultrasound pics...
i cannot even come close to describing what it was like to see my baby for the first time...the first thing we saw was his lil' backbone...and he sure did look boney!!! the little spine looked like it was just a jutting out of his back. he was super active, so we got to see him from all angles :) o, and in case you haven't picked it up from my use of pronouns yet, the sonographer thinks it's a boy :)
profile picture...head is to the right with his little footsies stickin' straight up
check out those cute lil feet!!! you can see the whole bottom of his foot on the top one, and the other is curled to the side...o yes, and there is a slight hint of a butt there to the right :)
and lastly, a view from the top that lets you see his cute lil' fingersit is just so hard to believe that there is a little being growing inside of me...and that he's already over 3 inches long!!!
we got to hear his heart beat this morning too!!! 147 beats per minute.
it's so incredible to think that all his major organs are already functioning. i can't help but feel completely awed by God and the miracle of life that is taking place inside of me!
we got to hear his heart beat this morning too!!! 147 beats per minute.
it's so incredible to think that all his major organs are already functioning. i can't help but feel completely awed by God and the miracle of life that is taking place inside of me!
so...in sum, dave and i are completely thrilled, nervous, excited, hopeful, rejoicing, etc.
we would so appreciate any prayers offered on our behalf...for safety for myself and the baby, and more than anything else that he and i will always be humbled before our God, constantly seeking His wisdom and direction in pointing our children continually to Him
Sunday, June 19, 2011
dinner date and a picture from home
every friday or saturday night dave does something special for a date night :)
often we order pizza and get a movie
sometimes we go out to eat
if we are out of town we like to try different ethnic restaurants
and once in a while we cook together :) that's what happened yesterday :)
if your hubby enjoys cooking, this makes such a fun date!!!
we come up w/ four courses.
last night we decided to go with:
1. appetizer
2. main course
3. side dish
4. dessert
he made the appetizer and main course. i made the side dish and dessert.
usually we spend a bit of time checking out the internet for fun and new recipes, then we go to the grocery store to pick up anything we are missing, and then we get started :)
my handsome hubby lookin' so good in the kitchen ;)
often we order pizza and get a movie
sometimes we go out to eat
if we are out of town we like to try different ethnic restaurants
and once in a while we cook together :) that's what happened yesterday :)
if your hubby enjoys cooking, this makes such a fun date!!!
we come up w/ four courses.
last night we decided to go with:
1. appetizer
2. main course
3. side dish
4. dessert
he made the appetizer and main course. i made the side dish and dessert.
usually we spend a bit of time checking out the internet for fun and new recipes, then we go to the grocery store to pick up anything we are missing, and then we get started :)
my handsome hubby lookin' so good in the kitchen ;)and the finished products:
french onion soup made from scratch w/ broiled cheesy bread on top
blackened basa
curried cauliflower and green beans
mango sticky rice w/ toasted sesame seeds
(except my mango wasn't ripe enough so i used a peach)
french onion soup made from scratch w/ broiled cheesy bread on top
blackened basa
curried cauliflower and green beans
mango sticky rice w/ toasted sesame seeds(except my mango wasn't ripe enough so i used a peach)
we've definitely come up w/ some winners doing date nights like this!!!! :)
and last but not least, my picture from home...
my awesome siblings :)
this picture was taken last week while i was home
it was so so so so good to see my family again!
and last but not least, my picture from home...
my awesome siblings :)this picture was taken last week while i was home
it was so so so so good to see my family again!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
our lil' canoe trip
before i came home for my grandfather's funeral, dave and i went on a lil' canoe/camping trip
it was fun...but also very miserable lol
the forecast had called for a fairly warm weekend, but it didn't exactly turn out that way...
-the first day we were paddling into 20 kph winds
-it dropped below freezing the night we camped in our little tent
-it rained and the sun didn't shine our 2nd day of paddling
-also, we've had a lot of rain recently, so the portage trails were pretty muddy and mucky
-but we survived!!!!!
i think next time we go, we'll make sure the weather is going to be a good bit warmer though!
i guess the way it looked out our window the morning we left should have been a hint...
just before we put in
first day :)
my handsome canoe partner :)
this little portage trail got taken over by a rushing river...
we made it across w/out getting to wet though :)
happy to be on solid ground and sooooooooo ready for a nice hot fire!!!
trying to thaw out a bit :)
the island must get used quite often as a stopping point...there were all kinds of little tables, a nice cleared flat spot for our tent, and even a fire ring :)
off to the bush to do my business ;)
not sure why dave took this picture, but he did lol
frying eggs in a mountain pie iron for breakfast :)
amazing little contraptions they are!!!!
we made pizza pockets and eggs sandwiches using them
parting shot...
the little island where we spent the night :) so cute!
it was fun...but also very miserable lol
the forecast had called for a fairly warm weekend, but it didn't exactly turn out that way...
-the first day we were paddling into 20 kph winds
-it dropped below freezing the night we camped in our little tent
-it rained and the sun didn't shine our 2nd day of paddling
-also, we've had a lot of rain recently, so the portage trails were pretty muddy and mucky
-but we survived!!!!!
i think next time we go, we'll make sure the weather is going to be a good bit warmer though!
i guess the way it looked out our window the morning we left should have been a hint...
just before we put in
first day :)
my handsome canoe partner :)
this little portage trail got taken over by a rushing river...we made it across w/out getting to wet though :)
happy to be on solid ground and sooooooooo ready for a nice hot fire!!!
trying to thaw out a bit :)the island must get used quite often as a stopping point...there were all kinds of little tables, a nice cleared flat spot for our tent, and even a fire ring :)
off to the bush to do my business ;)not sure why dave took this picture, but he did lol
frying eggs in a mountain pie iron for breakfast :)amazing little contraptions they are!!!!
we made pizza pockets and eggs sandwiches using them
parting shot...the little island where we spent the night :) so cute!
Friday, June 10, 2011
my grandfather...
You will be missed grandfather!!! everytime i am w/ my wonderful family i am so grateful for the Christian heritage you have left me and the love and closeness of our family...thank you so so much
Grandle Funeral Home, Inc.
(March 23, 1927 - June 10, 2011)
He was a member of Calvary Mennonite Fellowship near Harrisonburg.
He was married on July 7, 1949, to Margaret Virginia Wenger who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are seven daughters and sons-in-law; June (Jim) Flory of Timberville, Coleen (Glen) Barnhart of Waynesboro, GA, Julia (Paul) Graber of Brooksville, MS, Sheila (Sanford) Helmuth of Bridgewater, Polly (Mark, Jr.) Yoder of Greenwood, DE, Emily (Perry) Hostetler of Weyers Cave, Barbara (Terry) Cline of Bridgewater; and one son and daughter in law, Oren, Jr. (Cheryl) Heatwole of Bridgewater, 43 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and sisters-in-law; Enos (Glennys) Heatwole of Denmark, SC, Daniel (Betty) Heatwole of Yakima, WA, Willard (Melba) Heatwole of Bridgewater, Byard (Rose Mary) Heatwole of Millen, GA, and six sisters and brothers-in-law; Miriam (Howard) Brubaker of Olar, SC, Ida (James) Goering of Dayton, Twila (Robert) Risser of Waynesboro, PA, Evelyn (Edgar) Strite of Hartwell, GA, Doris (James) Landis of Waynesboro, GA and Vera Rose (Eldwin) Campbell of Dayton, VA.
Mr. Heatwole was preceded in death by a brother; Roy Heatwole, two grandsons; Brian Graber and Justin Flory, and one great-grandson; Logan Powell.
A visitation will be held Saturday, June 11, from 5-8 PM at the Calvary Mennonite Fellowship , 6038 Mt. Clinton Pike.
Pastor Paul Emerson will conduct a funeral service Sunday, June 12 at 2 PM at Calvary Mennonite Fellowship. Burial will follow at the Bank Mennonite Church Cemetery near Dayton by Pastor David Burkholder.
Arrangements are being handling by the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Christian Academy, 6083 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
win-some women ladies retreat
this past week i traveled w/ a lovely group of ladies down to mackinac, michigan for a ladies retreat. the travel time was a little long (approx 16 hrs.), but it was such a good time!
the retreat was on mackinac island, an island where no vehicles are allowed...only bikes, carriages, and feet :) it was quite quaint!
we stayed at a lovely motel called "the grand hotel", and it sure was grand! chandeliers and fancy furniture everywhere! and the flower gardens outside were gorgeous as well.
my favorite part about the retreat was getting to hear Laura Story. she lead worship, and it was incredible!
she is so talented, and has such a lovely spirit :) i was truly blessed :)
here is the view from my hotel room:
i'm surprised i didn't gain 5 lbs. in the 24 hrs. we were at the retreat...we at like kings and queens!
iris counted the number of utensils/plates/cups/saucers that each of us used at dinner and the number was at least 26 by the time all was said and done!
dinner included a 5 course meal w/ rolls and crackers on the side :) they gave each of us a menu which had 2-5 choices for almost each course...appetizer, soup, salad, entree, and desert
i didn't get a picture of our dinner set up, but this is a picture of our breakfast set up...almost the same as dinner minus a few pieces of silverware
this is a picture of my lunch entree :) it was scrumdidlyumptious!
this is a picture of one of the rooms where we met for sessions. the decor reminded me of something you might see at Monticello...old, but elegant for the time period
hotel entrance
one of the many horses and carriages that go back and forth from the main st. where the ferry's dock to the hotel.
just below the hotel is a beautiful manicured walk, and set up all along the walk were verses from previous retreats...i so enjoyed seeing a bit of spring!!!! i just love daffodils :) they remind me of home :)
the retreat was on mackinac island, an island where no vehicles are allowed...only bikes, carriages, and feet :) it was quite quaint!
we stayed at a lovely motel called "the grand hotel", and it sure was grand! chandeliers and fancy furniture everywhere! and the flower gardens outside were gorgeous as well.
my favorite part about the retreat was getting to hear Laura Story. she lead worship, and it was incredible!
she is so talented, and has such a lovely spirit :) i was truly blessed :)here is the view from my hotel room:
i'm surprised i didn't gain 5 lbs. in the 24 hrs. we were at the retreat...we at like kings and queens!
iris counted the number of utensils/plates/cups/saucers that each of us used at dinner and the number was at least 26 by the time all was said and done!
dinner included a 5 course meal w/ rolls and crackers on the side :) they gave each of us a menu which had 2-5 choices for almost each course...appetizer, soup, salad, entree, and desert
i didn't get a picture of our dinner set up, but this is a picture of our breakfast set up...almost the same as dinner minus a few pieces of silverware
this is a picture of my lunch entree :) it was scrumdidlyumptious!
this is a picture of one of the rooms where we met for sessions. the decor reminded me of something you might see at Monticello...old, but elegant for the time period
hotel entrance
one of the many horses and carriages that go back and forth from the main st. where the ferry's dock to the hotel.just below the hotel is a beautiful manicured walk, and set up all along the walk were verses from previous retreats...i so enjoyed seeing a bit of spring!!!! i just love daffodils :) they remind me of home :)
Thursday, May 12, 2011
it's gone!!!!!
finally!!! the ice has officially left red lake :) :)
it's been quite the long journey...
to start it off, dave and i returned to red lake to find a bunch of crazies jumping into the still-frozen-over lake...let's just say most of them were in the air longer than they were in the water!!!
they were jumping in for earth day. each of them pledged to do something like ride bike to work, recycle, etc, and then jumped right on in. there were 21 crazies in all :)
this was the end of april, a little over a week later, the ice finally left us :)
may 1st...it snowed :( not a happy day for me!
may 5th...the ice is turning black, and moving away from the shore
may 7th...there is a nice little water path where the ice road was
may 8th...still here...open water in the distance
may 10th...it's gone!!!!! pretty dreary out, but the ice is gone :) :) praise the Lord!!!!
bring on fishing season!!!
it's been quite the long journey...
to start it off, dave and i returned to red lake to find a bunch of crazies jumping into the still-frozen-over lake...let's just say most of them were in the air longer than they were in the water!!!
they were jumping in for earth day. each of them pledged to do something like ride bike to work, recycle, etc, and then jumped right on in. there were 21 crazies in all :)this was the end of april, a little over a week later, the ice finally left us :)
may 1st...it snowed :( not a happy day for me!
may 5th...the ice is turning black, and moving away from the shore
may 7th...there is a nice little water path where the ice road was
may 8th...still here...open water in the distance
may 10th...it's gone!!!!! pretty dreary out, but the ice is gone :) :) praise the Lord!!!!bring on fishing season!!!
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