Well, I love to fill these things out. Here you go.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper
2. Real tree or Artificial? I love real trees but in our little apartment we can't have a big one of those so we will have my mini artificial this year. Next year, it will be real...hopefully!
3. When do you put up the tree? This is our first Christmas tradition as a married couple, the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? After Christmas
5. Do you like eggnog? Nope.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I can't remember but my favorite gift that my cousin Alyssa got as a child was a little grocery store check out station. I played with it ALOT!?
7. Hardest person to buy for? This year, no one. But probably my dad.
8. Easiest person to buy for? Kyle
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes -- And because of Carol's post I found out that my Grandma got Kyle and I the Willow Tree Nativity for Christmas this year! WOOHOO
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail.
11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Nothing has been that awful...actually Kyle did get me these little sponge things that grow when you put them in water. He was desperate but it was good that I like wierd things like that.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? I don't have one because we never really watched them growing up.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Day after Thanksgiving. I like to have it all done that day so I enjoy the entire Christmas month! I love to buy gifts for people!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No, not a Christmas present, that I remember.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? I love to eat everything at Christmas but I really like my aunt tami's swedish tea cakes. I am going to make them this year! And I love peanut butter balls and sugar cookies.
16. Lights on the tree? yes, white
17. Favorite Christmas song? Winter Wonderland , Do you hear what I hear?, Baby It's Cold Outside.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel, I like to spread the holiday cheer!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Prancer, Comet, Vixon, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, Rudolph...i think. Which is odd since we never believed in Santa.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? I don't have this stuff yet but I will choose a star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both!
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Jesus is the Reason for the Season and people put too much emphasis on the gifts. I am guilty of this as well becasue I love to give and recieve gifts...It is my love language.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Red and White. I really love the bright, in your face Christmas colors. Red, Green, and White
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Mashed Potatoes, I always love mashed potatoes.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? To have a great first Christmas with Kyle creating our own traditions and also enjoying the traditions of our families.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Merry Christmas...soon!
Christmas blog time! I just wrapped all the presents I bought in the past two days so I decided it was time to make my blog very Christmasy! I feel very festive when I look at it and I hope you do too!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
I love Thanksgiving! It has always been one of my favortie holiday's. Most likely because it is centered around FOOD and family! :) This year, Kyle and I will be having two Thanksgiving dinners. At noon we will be with his family and then around 3 we will be heading over to my family. At the moment, I am baking pies for both of those parties. The pumpkin pie is done and it was my first one ever. It looks lovely. Anyways, this morning I began to think of all the things I am thankful for. My family always goes around the table saying what they are thankful for before we eat, so I was preparing!! Here is my list:
1. God - I do not know who I would be without His guidance.
2. Kyle - 5 months married! WHOA!
3. Peterson family - my support system.
4. Dieringer family- I love the craziness and love in this family.
5. My health - no health insurance so this is important.
6. My field study students - they have solidified my desire to teach.
7. My education - I can't wait to teach in my own classroom!
8. My baby apartment - it is small, cute and ours!
9. My friends- I am blessed to have very close relationships with these girls.
10. My passions: cooking, reading, pictures, tetris (haha), blogging, friends!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
1. God - I do not know who I would be without His guidance.
2. Kyle - 5 months married! WHOA!
3. Peterson family - my support system.
4. Dieringer family- I love the craziness and love in this family.
5. My health - no health insurance so this is important.
6. My field study students - they have solidified my desire to teach.
7. My education - I can't wait to teach in my own classroom!
8. My baby apartment - it is small, cute and ours!
9. My friends- I am blessed to have very close relationships with these girls.
10. My passions: cooking, reading, pictures, tetris (haha), blogging, friends!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Go Rocket Football
Rocket football has one the sectional title, first time in school history, and will be playing for the State Title on Thursday at 4pm at Camp Randall. It will be the first state title ever attempted for the school. I am lucky enough to have a brother on the team! This is a super exciting time for my family. Also, my cousin's team advanced and will be playing in the Division 3 State game! I love high school football!!!!!!!
My brother, Josh, #1 Tight End in the State!
My brother, Josh, #1 Tight End in the State!Wednesday, November 12, 2008
"I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me: let us exalt his name together."
Psalms 34:1-3
I have recently been thinking about how thankful I am for the life the Lord has given me. I have a God who loves me, a husband that is so kind all the time, and tons of family and friends that I can lean on. I am learning new things about life all the time, discovering my purpose in life, and focusing on praising God through it all.
So, I have these thoughts of contentment and then go to the middle school every day. Many of these kids are hurting and need to know joy and hope in their lives. Some students see no purpose in life. How can I reach a student significantly when their home life is so broken and hurting? Is being kind, showing them I care, and helping them learn enough? Most importantly, will they be able to see Jesus in my actions?
I will continue to PRAISE; trusting that God has a plan for each of these students of mine, as well as, a plan for teaching me how to show His love to them every day. I am so grateful to have the hope of the Lord in my life. It gives me strength!
In my Bible, I have some notes next to Psalms 31:24, "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." Here is what they say, "Be Brave, Be Strong, Don't Give Up, and Expect God Soon." My mission field at the moment happens to be the middle school classroom and I will continue to serve those students. Never giving up on showing them the joy of life.
Psalms 34:1-3
I have recently been thinking about how thankful I am for the life the Lord has given me. I have a God who loves me, a husband that is so kind all the time, and tons of family and friends that I can lean on. I am learning new things about life all the time, discovering my purpose in life, and focusing on praising God through it all.
So, I have these thoughts of contentment and then go to the middle school every day. Many of these kids are hurting and need to know joy and hope in their lives. Some students see no purpose in life. How can I reach a student significantly when their home life is so broken and hurting? Is being kind, showing them I care, and helping them learn enough? Most importantly, will they be able to see Jesus in my actions?
I will continue to PRAISE; trusting that God has a plan for each of these students of mine, as well as, a plan for teaching me how to show His love to them every day. I am so grateful to have the hope of the Lord in my life. It gives me strength!
In my Bible, I have some notes next to Psalms 31:24, "Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." Here is what they say, "Be Brave, Be Strong, Don't Give Up, and Expect God Soon." My mission field at the moment happens to be the middle school classroom and I will continue to serve those students. Never giving up on showing them the joy of life.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Happy 23 to Me!
This weekend was my birthday and it was probably the most uneventful birthday of my life but it was still wonderful. We went home for my brother's football game and Laura's play! It was fun to see our siblings perform! :) Here are a few pictures of the celebrations...
Very Good Cake! The frosting is like fudge! A chocolate lovers dream!
Kyle got me a Vera Bradley! I love it!
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