When you find true love, your life is complete. All the hard stuff becomes easier, all the fun stuff becomes more fun, food tastes better, nature is prettier and the "mountains" of life seem easier to climb. When you find the love of your life, hold on tight and don't let go!
Congratulations to MY BROTHER and his new FIANCEE as they prepare to exchange marriage vows!
Marc, Adam and I couldn't be happier for you! We're so excited for Melanie and Jacqueline (sp?) to join our family and to get to know them better. When it's right, it's right... and we could hear it in your voice 2,000 miles away---you've never been happier, grinned larger from ear to ear or been more at peace in your life.
God bless you both as you plan your day and begin the wonderful journey of marriage together! We love you!
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Monday, July 24, 2006
We're Baaacccck!
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Alaska/Seattle/Vancouver. It was so fun seeing our friends who moved out to Seattle (they also went on the cruise with us). Some other friends and family (John and Peg too...) went as well. My favorite things were seeing Hubbard Glacier and the "To the Summit" excursion in Skagway. We saw a harbor seal, whales, dolphins, mountain goats, a porcupine and an otter. You can view all of the trip pictures on our shutterfly site. (Email me if you don't have that address, but want it!)
Congratulations to Pat, Carol and Josie as they welcomed baby girl Genevieve (Eve) to the world on Monday, July 17 at 9:45 pm. She weighed 7lbs. 5 oz. and is 19.5 inches long! So excited for you and can't wait to meet her!
Vivian is doing well--she's found a voice that does something besides crying and cooing....YELLING! She will randomly yell out...just because she can. She can roll over on her side and back again. She now opens up her hand and sucks on her fingers...what she has yet to realize is that sticking her fingers too far back makes her gag and it is nothing that we have done to her! What a silly girl!
She is officially in all 3-6 month clothes...can't believe we have to pack up the 0-3 mos. already! Daycare is all set up---she'll be in a home daycare with other teachers' kids starting Sept. 25 :(
Hope all are doing well!
Congratulations to Pat, Carol and Josie as they welcomed baby girl Genevieve (Eve) to the world on Monday, July 17 at 9:45 pm. She weighed 7lbs. 5 oz. and is 19.5 inches long! So excited for you and can't wait to meet her!
Vivian is doing well--she's found a voice that does something besides crying and cooing....YELLING! She will randomly yell out...just because she can. She can roll over on her side and back again. She now opens up her hand and sucks on her fingers...what she has yet to realize is that sticking her fingers too far back makes her gag and it is nothing that we have done to her! What a silly girl!
She is officially in all 3-6 month clothes...can't believe we have to pack up the 0-3 mos. already! Daycare is all set up---she'll be in a home daycare with other teachers' kids starting Sept. 25 :(
Hope all are doing well!
Monday, July 10, 2006
If You can Dodge a Wrench...
...You can dodge a ball!
Adam, Kreg, John and Roel's dodgeball team are the ship's champions. They won "gold" medals and everything!
Adam, Kreg, John and Roel's dodgeball team are the ship's champions. They won "gold" medals and everything!
I'm Sailing...Ahoy!
We are sailing along the coast of Alaska right now. It is a bit chilly (60 degrees) and windy because the ship is traveling at a very brisk 23 knots in order to get us to Hubbard Glacier by tomorrow. The food is FANTASTIC--the ship is AMAZING--we're having a great time! I continue to be awed by all of the Earth's wonders.....
Tomorrow-Hubbard Glacier/Glacier Bay
Wed--Skagway
Thurs.--Juneau
Friday--sailing
Sat.--Victoria
Sun--back at port :(
Tomorrow-Hubbard Glacier/Glacier Bay
Wed--Skagway
Thurs.--Juneau
Friday--sailing
Sat.--Victoria
Sun--back at port :(
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Greetings from Washington!
Hello all! We're here in the BEAUTIFUL Pacific northwest. The weather is great--mid 70s during the day and cool sleeping weather at night. We arrived in Seattle around 3:00pm on Thurs. Vivian was an absolute angel on the flights---2.5 hours to Chicago and then 4 hours to Seattle...whew. Once in the city, we went to the City Center and went up in the Space Needle. It really is a fun city. We had dinner with everyone at a tiny little bistro called Michaelangelos. Yummy! Pike's Fish Market was closed for the day, but we may go next Sunday after we return.
Today, Friday, we all went to see Pirates of the Caribbean for Jeremy's birthday. After that, we went to Deception Pass, which was breathtaking. We had an incredible view of the sound and of Mt. Baker. We continued our journey into Anacortes and onto Washington State Park. We walked down to the beach there where the kids loved exploring. The scenery here is amazing. Just as we were about to leave, we saw a sea lion (seal?--we have to look at the picture more closely) fishing and we also saw a deer and fawn. On the way home, we saw Mt. Rainer---awesome!
Oh, and one more thing....on the flight, I took some incredible pictures of Mt. St. Helen's ABOVE the clouds. Very cool. I'll post when we get back!
You may be subject to some audioblogs with my icky voice....but, I need to remember what we did each day!
Saturday morning we are off to Vancouver...
Today, Friday, we all went to see Pirates of the Caribbean for Jeremy's birthday. After that, we went to Deception Pass, which was breathtaking. We had an incredible view of the sound and of Mt. Baker. We continued our journey into Anacortes and onto Washington State Park. We walked down to the beach there where the kids loved exploring. The scenery here is amazing. Just as we were about to leave, we saw a sea lion (seal?--we have to look at the picture more closely) fishing and we also saw a deer and fawn. On the way home, we saw Mt. Rainer---awesome!
Oh, and one more thing....on the flight, I took some incredible pictures of Mt. St. Helen's ABOVE the clouds. Very cool. I'll post when we get back!
You may be subject to some audioblogs with my icky voice....but, I need to remember what we did each day!
Saturday morning we are off to Vancouver...
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
2 month checkup
Vivian's stats:
weight: 12.5 lbs (80th percentile)
length: 24 in. (95th percentile)
head: 40 cm (80th percentile)
Doc says she is beautiful and healthy and made a good recovery from her rough start, weight wise. He said she's nice and tall (and must take after the husband's side of the family...ha ha). Vivian had her first big round of shots today. I think they hurt me more than her. She got REALLY mad, but settled down fairly quickly. She seems to be in good spirits, so hopefully no major reactions!
She is starting to like her swing a bit more...it went a little fast for her in the beginning so we had to rig some extra weight on it to slow it down. She also likes: Nuks, milk, laying on daddy, going for walks in her stroller, rides in the car (but not stop lights!), her green froggy blanket and her little pink lamb (that appropriately plays Mary Had a Little Lamb).
weight: 12.5 lbs (80th percentile)
length: 24 in. (95th percentile)
head: 40 cm (80th percentile)
Doc says she is beautiful and healthy and made a good recovery from her rough start, weight wise. He said she's nice and tall (and must take after the husband's side of the family...ha ha). Vivian had her first big round of shots today. I think they hurt me more than her. She got REALLY mad, but settled down fairly quickly. She seems to be in good spirits, so hopefully no major reactions!
She is starting to like her swing a bit more...it went a little fast for her in the beginning so we had to rig some extra weight on it to slow it down. She also likes: Nuks, milk, laying on daddy, going for walks in her stroller, rides in the car (but not stop lights!), her green froggy blanket and her little pink lamb (that appropriately plays Mary Had a Little Lamb).
Monday, July 03, 2006
Sunday, July 02, 2006
John...Jacob...
Jingleheimer Schmidt....his name is my name too....whenever we go out....the people always shout....John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt...dah dah dah dah dah dah dah...
This is Mooshy's new favorite song. Maybe she's just entertained by the way I sing it or how I move her hands to "dance" to the song. Gotta love that it keeps repeating, and repeating.
Her highness's 2 month checkup is on Wednesday. I was laughing as I read Allison's blog and she said her daughter is 16lbs., 26in. I can't wait to hear the "official" word, but Viv is at least 24 in. and 13/14 lbs. already. She healthy, what can we say?
We're not sure what we are doing for the 4th of July. We'd like to go see fireworks, but I'm worried about the noise. So, I'm not sure yet. Sea World does a special Patriotic Shamu show and then they have the orchestra and stuff, so we may go do that for a few hours. Wish there was a BBQ to go to, but everyone is out of town this week....shucks!
Here's a new (and sort of smiling) picture of the Vivster at 2 months (well, almost)!
This is Mooshy's new favorite song. Maybe she's just entertained by the way I sing it or how I move her hands to "dance" to the song. Gotta love that it keeps repeating, and repeating.
Her highness's 2 month checkup is on Wednesday. I was laughing as I read Allison's blog and she said her daughter is 16lbs., 26in. I can't wait to hear the "official" word, but Viv is at least 24 in. and 13/14 lbs. already. She healthy, what can we say?
We're not sure what we are doing for the 4th of July. We'd like to go see fireworks, but I'm worried about the noise. So, I'm not sure yet. Sea World does a special Patriotic Shamu show and then they have the orchestra and stuff, so we may go do that for a few hours. Wish there was a BBQ to go to, but everyone is out of town this week....shucks!
Here's a new (and sort of smiling) picture of the Vivster at 2 months (well, almost)!
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