Updates...

Ruthie...4 months

The cousins...Jadey and Addy


I have enjoyed my last two weeks immensely! Gregg's sisters, Misti and Lori, and their kids, Bri, Elijah, and Troy, were in town last week. Then, my mom, Dave, and Jade came to visit this week! I have been really busy with finishing up my spring semester, work, church, and family, but it has been a ton of fun. We have been enjoying parks, lakes, barbeques, and so much more.





Today is Independence Day! I am celebrating with Joey, Katie, Addy, Gregg, and the gang visiting from SoCal. Sadly, it is raining, so we are enjoying each other's company indoors for now. I just got Banana Grams (thanks to Kay and Danny) that I can't wait to play. Hopefully we get to go outside later and at least enjoy some sparklers...





An update on Ruthie: She is growing, growing, growing! She loves to eat, sleep, play, and cuddle. She is such a sweetheart and has her dad and me wrapped around her little paw. Seriously, I never thought I'd be that dog owner. She is just so loveable and is an absolute joy to have in our lives.





Enjoy your Fourth of July!

An Enlightening Moment

So, today I was driving to school and a weird thought about jobs came across my mind. It was a thought-starter...you know, the kind that gets you thinking, and thinking, and thinking, until you've finally made some random connection through it all. Well, I came to the realization that we were truly created to serve one another. Think of work for example. Our jobs were created to live in harmony with others, serving them, and doing our part to invest in the world and/or local community. Think about it. Everything revolves around this central idea. I guess working at a coffee shop is not so bad after all. I am providing a service to others so that they may go on with their day serving others by providing food, clothing, shelter, entertainment, comfort, care, and so much more. It all goes back to serving the community! This is no brilliant discovery, but to me it was a pleasant realization. God is so creative, that even when he created us all with different qualities and talents, he created us to give back to each other, and in turn, give back to the One who created it all.

Keith!!

Tonight I am going to see Keith Urban in concert, thanks to my big brother! I am so excited!! It's been years since I last saw him (my 19th birthday to be exact). Even though my day was blah (tough day at work and I'm coming down with some kind of cold), I am looking forward to a wonderful night. I am blessed! 

One Year!!

The night before our anniversary, we shared the evening together at Paul and Liza's wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony, and was a wonderful reminder of how lucky we are to have one another. I have had such an amazing year with my husband!

On the night of our anniversary, we spent the evening out on the town, literally. We had dinner in downtown Minneapolis, in an old district called St. Andrews. Then, to my surprise, he had a carriage waiting outside the restaurant to take us on an hour tour across the Mississippi River, through the park, and into the city. It was such a beautiful spring night and I will remember it always! What a wonderful way to celebrate an exciting first year!

p.s.: Gregg is certain our driver was wearing a Snuggie :)

Ruthie the Bulldog

So...She's finally home! Ruthie is a sweet, fun-loving pup who loves to snuggle and chase after your toes until she gets a little nibble. Okay, let's be honest, a BITE! She has razor sharp teeth! She certainly loves to play, but even more, she LOVES to sleep! She's a great snuggler and is oh, so cute!!

How Could We Resist???

So, yesterday we drove 2 1/2 hours to pick out the newest member of our family. Meet Ruthie Tisor. She will be coming home with us in another 3 weeks. We can't wait!! She is the sweetest thing ever! I hope you come to visit us sometime, even if it is only to meet our new little girl.

I did it...

I cut my hair off!! It was just so dead and so ready for a new start. It is short! It is above my shoulders and just below my chin. Pictures to come...