I Am Thankful...

Someone sent this poem to me a couple years ago, and I thought I would share. We truly have SO much to be thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I Am Thankful…

I am thankful for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight because she is home with me and not with someone else.

For the husband who is on the sofa who is being a couch potato because he is home with me and not out at the bars.

For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes, because that he or she is at home, not on the streets.

For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.

For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government, because it means that we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means I am able to walk and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill, because it means I am warm.

For the lady behind me in church that sings off key, because it means that I can hear.

For the pile of laundry and ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means that I am alive.

Live Well, Laugh often and love with all of your heart!

Catch up!

It seems like forever since we've taken the time to blog! And it also seems that our blog always starts with "we've been staying busy with school and work", and yes, that's the excuse this time too! However, we HAVE found some time to attend get-togethers, play tennis, play disc golf, laser tag, and go bowling with Jeremy & Scott, help one of Tim's co-workers with his car (rebuilding a motor), attend Girls' Night Out...oh, the list goes on!

Tim had to work, but I went to the Hick's GTG a few weekends ago. It was lots of fun (as always)! Alvin & Joann were also celebrating their 50th anniversary! :) Enjoy the pictures...

Tim & I decided to try tennis a couple weeks ago! We discovered that we live very close to a park with tennis courts! :) Neither one of us have ever played but it was fun, nevertheless. :)

We also got to go bowling and play laser tag with Jeremy & Scott a couple weeks ago. It was loads of fun. The next day, we played disc golf with them! I have to admit I wasn't looking forward to this...but it ended up to a lot of fun. We have gone back since then and I think we are "hooked"! 

Cameron & Scott - doing who-knows-what??

Amber, Amanda, Cameron, Jeremy

Tim - in action! Scott in the background

If I wasn't looking forward to playing disc golf, you can only imagine my reaction to helping one of Tim's friends rebuild his motor. :-/ However, I learned so much "helping" them (without having to get too greasy/oily/dirty in the process) and actually gave them an idea that solved a major issue (imagine that!? a girl's idea working??) ;) I also got to know this guy's wife, who happens to be a teacher! Now the car is up and running, so everyone is happy!

This week we had Girls' Night Out at The Melting Pot in Duluth. After we figured out the menu (I still agree w/Melissa, you need a PhD to eat there!), we had a fun night. :) We used to do Girls' Night Out more often but haven't for a while. Britta suggested it, so we threw it all together kinda last minute and it turned out to be a blast! I forgot my camera in the car, but here are some pictures I "stole" from Mom...

All the Ladies

All the Ladies again

Britta's Birthday

Well, that will catch us up for a while now. Next week it's Thanksgiving Holidays, then finals, then family cruise, then Christmas!! I know the time will fly! Happy Thanksgiving!

Another Wedding!

Well, TnT are married! :) I promised to post some pictures, so here goes... I'll try to add some more w/Slide later. Enjoy!

The Kiss

The Cake - Natalie did a wonderful job! It was her first wedding cake ever! The cake was delicious -- chocolate raspberry!

Table Centerpieces - Pumpkins w/fall flowers

:)

Close up of flowers

The most updated pic of the family (minus 5)!

T-n-T

Leaving in Tim's 55 Chevy

Rings

Almost the whole crew!

Cali-forn-i-a

We are headed to CA today for a wedding! Tim's sister, Tami is getting married on Saturday. :) It's been almost a year since we have been to CA, so it will be nice to get back there for a visit. We also plan on getting a Sp Mtg before we catch our plane on Sunday!

I know we haven't posted a lot lately, but we have been staying busy with school and work. The homework seems never-ending! This week I had a 3-month review at work. I was stressing about it, but it turned out very well. Tim has also been working long hours, as they had a Tent Sale last weekend. However, I hope to get some pictures up of our beautiful fall colors here...SOON!

I never got around to putting more pictures up of Lydia & Zack's wedding...Slide is taking SO LONG to upload pictures...if anyone knows another program to use, please let me know. Anyways, you can view more pictures at Jorge's blog.

Congrats to Cindy, Daniel, Noah, & Addy on the new addition to their family: Liam Chandler! He was born Monday, October 20th. We are dying to meet him! You can see a couple pictures of him here.

Well, that's all for now. You can look for wedding pictures sometime next week! :)

Lydia & Zack's Wedding

And...they're married! :) It was a beautiful wedding! Here are some pics from our camera. :)

Well...

Slide is taking too long to upload pics today...I'll add more later. But for now, here's a preview...

County Fair

So, we went back to the fair, but this time took along Mom & Cameron! It was a lot of fun! We went to parts of it that we didn't see last time! I also took my camera, so I have some pictures to share. However, about half way through the night, my camera started acting up, so I don't have a LOT of pictures, but do have SOME, nonetheless. :)

This week is flying by! Midterms are over, and my fall break starts tomorrow. Technically, T has a break on Friday but since he doesn't have any classes on Friday, I guess it really doesn't count. However, he has off on Saturday to attend Lydia & Zack's wedding, so at least he'll have a 2-day weekend!

We were planning to go hiking tomorrow, but we are getting the ever-so needed rain today, so that might cancel our plans for tomorrow. :/ But nevertheless, there's always something to clean, cook, or organize at this house -- so I'll be enjoying my fall break to the fullest! :)

Enjoy the pics! :)

Another Hike...

Well, I haven't posted in a while simply because there hasn't been a lot to post on!

We went to the local country fair on Friday. It was actually very fun. It was complete w/a petting zoo, rides, a high dive show, an alligator show, and good ol' "fair" food! I forgot my camera, so we don't have any pictures to post, however we are going back for Student Night so hopefully I'll remember the camera!

Today we had a very relaxing day! After mtg we went hiking with Keith, Juanita & girls. We hiked this mountain a couple months ago, but this time we took a different trail to the Indian Seats. Can't wait for the leaves to change colors so we can get some pictures from the lookout...

View from the Indian Seats

Amanda comforting Shannon after her fall :(

My wonderful hubby & I

This week it's all about midterms, FALL BREAK, and WEDDINGS! :) Lydia & Zack are getting married Saturday!! Depending on what time T gets off work this Friday, we'll head up early for that. I'm just holding my breath that my bridesmaid dress will still fit...! haha

More later!