Chris and I at Deedra and Justin's wedding
9.30.2005
9.21.2005
OK, so I've been worse than bad at getting my blog updated. Guess I've had a few other things going on this summer!
This summer has been, in a word, wonderful! I LOVE having Chris here.
Things we've done, or things that have happened, this summer:
- I spent a week in Louisiana (pre-Hurricane!) back at the end of June for the National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees (NOPHNRCSE) annual training conference. Had a great time getting to meet new members and catching up with old friends.
- Flew from Lafayette, LA to Detroit, MI and met my baby there. We spent the 4th of July weekend in Michigan with Chris' family and getting to meet our new nephew, Marshall Ethan Nicholson. He is the cutest little guy!
- Spent a weekend in July with my family - all my sisters were home, along with my sister Suzi's husband and her two children. We all had a great time and got to catch up - plus they all got to meet Chris!
- When we were in Michigan over July 4th, I got to meet Chris' friend Bill Pemberton but didn't get to meet his wife, Amy, as she was up with friends for the weekend. Well, Bill and Amy were in Iowa visiting one of Amy's best friends and they gave us a call. So Chris and I drove in to West Des Moines and met them at the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. It was so great to meet another of Chris' friends. Amy is wonderful and I'm looking forward to spending more time with both Pembertons!
- While Chris headed back to Michigan towards the end of July for his Final Haven event, I drove up to Waverly to spend a long weekend with my friend, Katia and her boys. Chris and I both had a great time at our respective destinations. And it was wonderful to return home to his loving arms.
- Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Chris threw a surprise birthday party for me on the night of my birthday. Most of our small group and friends were there - it was great - and I was definitely surprised!
- In August, Chris' parents drove down for a weekend. We had a great time with them! On Saturday, we headed to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha and then on to Lo Sole' Mio's for a fabulous dinner. On Sunday, we kept busy with disc golf, walking, exploring the countryside and playing Settlers of Catan. Peggy and Dave are wonderful - I think I definitely have the best future in-laws!
- Chris and I got to help plan a surprise 50th birthday party for our friend (and his landlord!) Cherie. Boy was she surprised!
- I got to fly out to Philadelphia at the end of August to visit my best friend Amy for a long weekend! Amy threw a little bridal shower/luncheon for me out in Philly. We had a great time enjoying a luxurious lunch and some fun shopping. Our friend Amy joined Amy and I and all of us had a wonderful time.
- Chris and I decided to head back to Michigan for the Labor Day weekend. It was SO good to see his family! We spent Saturday with the whole family - and got to see Marshall, now two months old, again. Mike and I were de-throned as the Crazy 8's champions since Chris decided to skunk the whole family and take the title for himself! We spent Sunday going to church, shopping for birthday gifts, and attending the birthday party of our friend Bill. Bill's wife, Amy, threw a party for him at the water park followed by a cook-out at their home. Chris got to see a lot of old friends and I got to meet a lot of his friends. We really enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to visiting again at Christmas time. By then, Bill and Amy's little Peanut will have arrived and we'll get to meet him! When we got home Sunday night, Chris' parents surprised us with a shower gift - our own Settlers of Catan game! We were super excited and are looking forward to playing with some of our Iowa friends!
- The past couple of weekends we've spent a lot of time shopping for wedding stuff. Two weeks ago, we took our friend Sharon and her little guy, Noah, with us. We all had a great time! Chris spent most of his time pushing Noah around in the cart so Sharon and I had a great time shopping! This weekend we were in Des Moines and got quite a bit of stuff there. We came back on Saturday afternoon and went to the wedding reception of some friends.
This weekend we're heading up to Waverly to stay with Katia and the boys. Our friends, Deedra and Justin, are getting married on Saturday at Orchard Hill Church in Cedar Falls. We are so excited to witness the beginning of their life together! Deedra and Justin got engaged the same weekend Chris and I did so this is so exciting for us! Now our wedding is just 2 months away! I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends this weekend too.
Chris and I started dance classes last week, too! I have to say, if you have the chance, take dance lessons! We are having such a great time and have a really good teacher. We are even planning on continuing with lessons after the wedding.
Not much else going on here. Just lots of wedding planning.
Hope this finds you all well!
This summer has been, in a word, wonderful! I LOVE having Chris here.
Things we've done, or things that have happened, this summer:
- I spent a week in Louisiana (pre-Hurricane!) back at the end of June for the National Organization of Professional Hispanic NRCS Employees (NOPHNRCSE) annual training conference. Had a great time getting to meet new members and catching up with old friends.
- Flew from Lafayette, LA to Detroit, MI and met my baby there. We spent the 4th of July weekend in Michigan with Chris' family and getting to meet our new nephew, Marshall Ethan Nicholson. He is the cutest little guy!
- Spent a weekend in July with my family - all my sisters were home, along with my sister Suzi's husband and her two children. We all had a great time and got to catch up - plus they all got to meet Chris!
- When we were in Michigan over July 4th, I got to meet Chris' friend Bill Pemberton but didn't get to meet his wife, Amy, as she was up with friends for the weekend. Well, Bill and Amy were in Iowa visiting one of Amy's best friends and they gave us a call. So Chris and I drove in to West Des Moines and met them at the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. It was so great to meet another of Chris' friends. Amy is wonderful and I'm looking forward to spending more time with both Pembertons!
- While Chris headed back to Michigan towards the end of July for his Final Haven event, I drove up to Waverly to spend a long weekend with my friend, Katia and her boys. Chris and I both had a great time at our respective destinations. And it was wonderful to return home to his loving arms.
- Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that Chris threw a surprise birthday party for me on the night of my birthday. Most of our small group and friends were there - it was great - and I was definitely surprised!
- In August, Chris' parents drove down for a weekend. We had a great time with them! On Saturday, we headed to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha and then on to Lo Sole' Mio's for a fabulous dinner. On Sunday, we kept busy with disc golf, walking, exploring the countryside and playing Settlers of Catan. Peggy and Dave are wonderful - I think I definitely have the best future in-laws!
- Chris and I got to help plan a surprise 50th birthday party for our friend (and his landlord!) Cherie. Boy was she surprised!
- I got to fly out to Philadelphia at the end of August to visit my best friend Amy for a long weekend! Amy threw a little bridal shower/luncheon for me out in Philly. We had a great time enjoying a luxurious lunch and some fun shopping. Our friend Amy joined Amy and I and all of us had a wonderful time.
- Chris and I decided to head back to Michigan for the Labor Day weekend. It was SO good to see his family! We spent Saturday with the whole family - and got to see Marshall, now two months old, again. Mike and I were de-throned as the Crazy 8's champions since Chris decided to skunk the whole family and take the title for himself! We spent Sunday going to church, shopping for birthday gifts, and attending the birthday party of our friend Bill. Bill's wife, Amy, threw a party for him at the water park followed by a cook-out at their home. Chris got to see a lot of old friends and I got to meet a lot of his friends. We really enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to visiting again at Christmas time. By then, Bill and Amy's little Peanut will have arrived and we'll get to meet him! When we got home Sunday night, Chris' parents surprised us with a shower gift - our own Settlers of Catan game! We were super excited and are looking forward to playing with some of our Iowa friends!
- The past couple of weekends we've spent a lot of time shopping for wedding stuff. Two weeks ago, we took our friend Sharon and her little guy, Noah, with us. We all had a great time! Chris spent most of his time pushing Noah around in the cart so Sharon and I had a great time shopping! This weekend we were in Des Moines and got quite a bit of stuff there. We came back on Saturday afternoon and went to the wedding reception of some friends.
This weekend we're heading up to Waverly to stay with Katia and the boys. Our friends, Deedra and Justin, are getting married on Saturday at Orchard Hill Church in Cedar Falls. We are so excited to witness the beginning of their life together! Deedra and Justin got engaged the same weekend Chris and I did so this is so exciting for us! Now our wedding is just 2 months away! I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends this weekend too.
Chris and I started dance classes last week, too! I have to say, if you have the chance, take dance lessons! We are having such a great time and have a really good teacher. We are even planning on continuing with lessons after the wedding.
Not much else going on here. Just lots of wedding planning.
Hope this finds you all well!
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