Hmmmm...I realized today I have not posted in awhile. I guess it's because things are a little more boring now in January with the holidays and everything over with! Just a few things to share I guess...
We gathered two weeks ago with Justin's family for his mom's birthday which was fun. I had gotten my hair permed the day before, so my niece was a bit taken back when I walked in. I swear it took her almost two hours to realize it was still me and it was all OK. Basically when I was the first one finished eating and she was ready to play, she decided Aunt Chelle would do just fine as a playmate =). Funny how that works. Anyhow, I got some good play time with her, which was fun. We also learned that Justin's sister, Andrea, is pregnant with their second child!!!!! YAY! I get to be an aunt again =). I told Justin immediately that the budget would need revision, because I would have another niece or nephew to spoil =). Her first doctor's appt is tomorrow, so we're all looking forward to learning the projected due date. But, we think sometime in late August/early Sept. Such fun!
In other news, I also learned when I will be going to St. Louis for my master's program this summer. It looks like I'll be spending July 6-July 26 in the big city. I'm really looking forward to it. It seems kind of far away, but I know that time will fly and soon I will be hitting the books and living in dorms. Yikes! But, it really will be fun to be a student again (I hope!).
Other than that, we're just doing the normal stuff. I hope to have some new pictures uploaded soon, so I will add those when I get them on the computer. Hope you are all doing well! Take care and stay warm Northerners!!!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Crazy Austin Traffic
Well, unfortunately, our biggest news of the last couple of weeks is that Justin and I, on the same day (at different times) were both rear-ended. Luckily both of us (and miraculously our cars) are completely fine. I was hit (the third car in line) on my way to work last Friday. I got hit pretty hard and was sore over the weekend, but my super bumper did it's job and there was no damage! Praise God! Justin was, and I quote from him, "Tapped by a punk from CA in a BMW". He wasn't hurt at all, which is good.
In other, more fun and exciting news, we had two couple friends from our old church over for dinner and games on Saturday night. We had a great time with all the games, but I think I speak for all of us when I say that playing the new DVD Newlywed game was the most fun. You can play against a real TV couple from the 70's, and they are HILARIOUS! It was great. Justin and I smoked the others in the first game, but got smoked in the second game =). Oh well, you can't win them all!
On Sunday we enjoyed some AWESOME playoff football games. It was one of the first times this season that I actually watched the game. Usually I read, or do school work, or something, but these games were just too good! I had to actually watch them =)! Justin and I definitely enjoyed the relaxation time on the couch. Sierra joined in and had a good time relaxing in her new bed. I'll post some pictures for you, because it was just too cute! When my parents were here, they brought a small bed for Gizmo and Sierra loved climbing into it even though it was too small for her. So, when they left with the bed, we got her one that is more her size and she loves it. It's quite entertaining for us to watch her sack out, that's for sure!
Well, that's about all from the Halvorsen Household. This coming weekend we'll be gathering with Justin's family for his mom's birthday, so I'll have some new pics of my niece to post in the next couple of weeks =)!
Sierra enjoying Gizzie's bed (even though it's a bit small!)
Sierra Enjoying her new (more appropriately sized) bed
Sierra sacking out during football
In other, more fun and exciting news, we had two couple friends from our old church over for dinner and games on Saturday night. We had a great time with all the games, but I think I speak for all of us when I say that playing the new DVD Newlywed game was the most fun. You can play against a real TV couple from the 70's, and they are HILARIOUS! It was great. Justin and I smoked the others in the first game, but got smoked in the second game =). Oh well, you can't win them all!
On Sunday we enjoyed some AWESOME playoff football games. It was one of the first times this season that I actually watched the game. Usually I read, or do school work, or something, but these games were just too good! I had to actually watch them =)! Justin and I definitely enjoyed the relaxation time on the couch. Sierra joined in and had a good time relaxing in her new bed. I'll post some pictures for you, because it was just too cute! When my parents were here, they brought a small bed for Gizmo and Sierra loved climbing into it even though it was too small for her. So, when they left with the bed, we got her one that is more her size and she loves it. It's quite entertaining for us to watch her sack out, that's for sure!
Well, that's about all from the Halvorsen Household. This coming weekend we'll be gathering with Justin's family for his mom's birthday, so I'll have some new pics of my niece to post in the next couple of weeks =)!
Sierra enjoying Gizzie's bed (even though it's a bit small!)
Sierra Enjoying her new (more appropriately sized) bed
Sierra sacking out during football
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Happy New Year to all our wonderful family and friends! It's hard to believe that another year has come and gone and that we'll have to start writing 2008 on everything! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday!
We are now back in Austin after enjoying Christmas in NE with my family. (See pics below). I was also able to see my good friend from HS, Amy and her ADORABLE daughter Deni, so that was fun. We enjoyed the time with my brother and his new wife, as well as time with my parents and sister. After Christmas day, my parents, sister (and her puppy Gizmo), Justin and I crammed ourselves and all of our stuff into a van and took off on a fun drive down to Austin. Thankfully, we survived, however I don't wish to make the trip again any time soon. It is a VERY long day. Though I will say a van equipped with a DVD player does help make the trip go faster!
Once back in Austin, we prepared for the delivery of our new furniture! It was quite exciting! Justin had gone back to the store and bought me the baker's rack I wanted for my Christmas present, so I not only was looking forward to new living room furniture, but also a new baker's rack for the kitchen. It all arrived in good shape, and I have some pics below. Those of you who have seen our place (or old pics) will see how much more "grown up" our house looks now (those were Justin's actual first words--"It's looks so grown up!"). Anyhow, we're working on the final touches now and have definitely been enjoying the new look these past few days! We even found a new TV stand to match, which my dad and Justin had fun putting together for us. If I have time I'll write more later about our experience at Target with the TV stand...it was quite interesting.
After our furniture was delivered we were able to get out and see some sights around Austin with my family. We went to Fredericksburg for some shopping (well, the boys went to a museum, they could not handle the afternoon of shopping!) and then went to San Antonio to enjoy the river walk. All of you who have not come to Austin yet really should consider it--it's beautiful (especially when it's near 70 degrees in Dec/Jan!!).
For New Year's we enjoyed having Justin's parents, sister, and our niece come over for a fun night of appetizers and games. Justin's sister and niece had to leave early for McKayla's bed time, but Justin's parents toughed it out and lasted till midnight to ring in the new year. Around 9pm we all thought we may not make it as we were very tired, however after some rousing games of Totally 80's Trivial Pursuit (which is TOTALLY HARD!), Bunko, and Apples to Apples we were ready to blow our kazoos and ring in the new year. A good time was definitely had by all. I especially enjoyed showing off my adorable and super smart niece to my family. I talk about her all the time, so it was fun for them to finally see her again (since they first met her when she was only five months old!). She was really on a roll and told us all the story of Cinderella about five times. We also had some fun sliding at the park.
Today we had to send my sister and her adorable dog Gizmo back up to MN, which was sad since I'm not sure when I'll see her again. It's so hard to have family so far away!!
That's about all for now from our household, it's been pretty crazy and exciting lately, just in different ways than normal! Again, we hope you've all had a wonderful holiday and have a great start to the new year!
The Long Family Christmas Picture
Gizmo (Reanna's adorable puppy)
My new baking rack (thanks to my awesome hubby!)
Our new living room furniture!
Another pic of the living room =)!
We are now back in Austin after enjoying Christmas in NE with my family. (See pics below). I was also able to see my good friend from HS, Amy and her ADORABLE daughter Deni, so that was fun. We enjoyed the time with my brother and his new wife, as well as time with my parents and sister. After Christmas day, my parents, sister (and her puppy Gizmo), Justin and I crammed ourselves and all of our stuff into a van and took off on a fun drive down to Austin. Thankfully, we survived, however I don't wish to make the trip again any time soon. It is a VERY long day. Though I will say a van equipped with a DVD player does help make the trip go faster!
Once back in Austin, we prepared for the delivery of our new furniture! It was quite exciting! Justin had gone back to the store and bought me the baker's rack I wanted for my Christmas present, so I not only was looking forward to new living room furniture, but also a new baker's rack for the kitchen. It all arrived in good shape, and I have some pics below. Those of you who have seen our place (or old pics) will see how much more "grown up" our house looks now (those were Justin's actual first words--"It's looks so grown up!"). Anyhow, we're working on the final touches now and have definitely been enjoying the new look these past few days! We even found a new TV stand to match, which my dad and Justin had fun putting together for us. If I have time I'll write more later about our experience at Target with the TV stand...it was quite interesting.
After our furniture was delivered we were able to get out and see some sights around Austin with my family. We went to Fredericksburg for some shopping (well, the boys went to a museum, they could not handle the afternoon of shopping!) and then went to San Antonio to enjoy the river walk. All of you who have not come to Austin yet really should consider it--it's beautiful (especially when it's near 70 degrees in Dec/Jan!!).
For New Year's we enjoyed having Justin's parents, sister, and our niece come over for a fun night of appetizers and games. Justin's sister and niece had to leave early for McKayla's bed time, but Justin's parents toughed it out and lasted till midnight to ring in the new year. Around 9pm we all thought we may not make it as we were very tired, however after some rousing games of Totally 80's Trivial Pursuit (which is TOTALLY HARD!), Bunko, and Apples to Apples we were ready to blow our kazoos and ring in the new year. A good time was definitely had by all. I especially enjoyed showing off my adorable and super smart niece to my family. I talk about her all the time, so it was fun for them to finally see her again (since they first met her when she was only five months old!). She was really on a roll and told us all the story of Cinderella about five times. We also had some fun sliding at the park.
Today we had to send my sister and her adorable dog Gizmo back up to MN, which was sad since I'm not sure when I'll see her again. It's so hard to have family so far away!!
That's about all for now from our household, it's been pretty crazy and exciting lately, just in different ways than normal! Again, we hope you've all had a wonderful holiday and have a great start to the new year!
The Long Family Christmas Picture
Gizmo (Reanna's adorable puppy)
My new baking rack (thanks to my awesome hubby!)
Our new living room furniture!
Another pic of the living room =)!
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