Wedding Angel

 

So... we had quite a 'slight' problem with our photographer for our wedding. We were extremely upset by the work of our photorgraphers (Portique) and were at a loss. My mom called me one day in tears and said that her friend Stella had just called her. Stella works with a lady named AnnMarie who is a photographer and a nurse. Well, AnnMarie was shooting her twin girls for a shoe advertisment and needed a bride. Stella called my mom as she was at our wedding 2 weeks prior and wondered if we would be interesting in posing for her. Basically - she was an angel for us!! She said she would take a few pictures of us for helping her becuase of our situation. WOW ~ She WAY outdid herself! She took the most beautiful pictures for about 2 hours after the show pictures... She will never know how much that meant for us :-)

Okay... For Real This Time (maybe)

A LOT has happened since my last blog post....

1. Ended my first year of teaching

2. Planed a Wedding
3. Got MARRIED
4. Moved into our home
5. Started my second year of teaching

6. Tried to train Bella

7. Went to many UofM and MSU football games (on the same day)


8. Cooked in our freezing cold house

9. Carved Pumpkins

10. Enjoyed life :) (while watching football - Go GREEN!)

Back

So, after my 5 month hiatus, I may be back! Nothing really exciting is happening... besides wedding planning and teaching... and of course painting - but I will try to keep this blog updated a little better :-)

Happy Spring

10/11/09

Today, Adam and I were watching Sunday Morning (an old man news station where the guy wears a bow tie) and I was down about it being Sunday and the weekend coming to an end. Adam walked out and went into the kitchen. I thought he was getting water, but nope! He walked back into the family room and asked me to marry him!!!! He got me THE MOST beautiful diamond ring!! I was so stinking surprised! He came over early on Friday and asked my dad, which I didn't know either!! I hate not knowing things!! So, when he asked me, it was so surreal, I thought it was a joke, or a trick, or something!! Anyways, I said yes and now, we are engaged :-)

Here are some of the photos we have ... thus far:

Baiji Class 2009-2010

Aren't they cute?! This is my first class :-) It was very exciting having Open House all day on Tuesday and a full day of school today. The students are all so cute and eager to learn (I hope!!!) Their personalities are all so different, it makes a great blend =) Looking forward to a great year!!!

It Is ALL Mine Now

So... Mom got this adorable Vera Bradley lunch bag that we both loved!! I begged her all summer to have it and she always said "No" :-( I caught her in a weak moment and she said, "If you get a job this year, you can have it." I honestly wasn't putting too much 'hope' into getting my Hope Garden VB lunch bag, but I sure was wishing!

Well, guess who has to use their old lunch bag this year?!

Clue: Not me!!


Thanks Mom :-)

Stuck

Dad took Bella up to his room and put her in their basket. At first, she was curious about her location (top left) then... she became curious (top right) followed by a look of "HELP PLEASE" (bottom left) and then... "I'm Free - - - so I will eat this!!"

She is getting her big girl teeth in and is so funny about eating ANYTHING and EVERYTHING :-)

Love her

Bella the Ballerina

Last week, I went and visited Adam at his new apartment. We made a wonderful batch of Chex Mix - - - so, I had to bring some home! Bella rang the bell to go potty and instead of giving her one of her treats, I gave her a piece of Chex Mix!! You would have thought I gave her a Porterhouse steak!

That is Bella doing her "Sit up pretty / Dance" move to get her treat - - - isn't she sweet?!

Adam Moves!

Adam moved from his apartment in East Lansing to his new apartment in Okemos on Friday! His dad and mom drove the Penske truck and we drove the car - - - the whole 3 mile drive. Bella found a nice box with a blanket in it and made that her home for the day of moving. She snuggled up with her bear and ball and slept the day away. He has a cute little kitchen table with a runner and lamp and then his family room is right there with 2 love seats and a chair (with his new slip covers and decorative pillows)! He is so excited about them!! He has a lovely kitchen with decorative towels on his oven that he will not let anyone use!! He has other matching ones for use! His bedroom is his favorite room - - -The GREAT DIVIDE! Michigan State by his bead, Michigan by his desk! It is very cool, actually! He is so proud of his new home. . . he ought to be. . . it is very cute! It's his home sweet home :-)

Baby's 1st Haircut

Little Baby Bella had her 1st haircut today! She was getting so shaggy and so knotted, but did NOT enjoy her new experience!! She barked and cried the whole time. . . she does look cute though! She was soooo sleepy after, she came home, went potty, and slept!!

Too bad the groomer thought Bella liked red... not pink!!

Ovariohysterectomy

Poor little Bella Baby had her ovariohysterectomy yesterday morning... she has 4 little stitches on her baby belly and is just taking it easy. She is laying and resting on her new pillow and being oh so sweet! She is such a good girl and is such a blessing!!

SURPIRSE!!

This boy is amazing! He surprised me with tickets to see Brad Paisley at DTE with Dierks and Jimmy Wayne!! It was such a blast - - - it was my first concert since I saw N'Sync on my 11th birthday!! That is embarrassing! We went with another couple and just had a great time listening to great music - - - what a great surprise!! =D

4th of July

For the 4th of July, Adam, Bella, and I went to East Tawas with his family. We left on Wednesday morning and just had a few days of relaxing and enjoying the beautiful lake.

Happy Independence Day!!

Hands Down

She is HANDS DOWN the cutest thing ever!! Look at her sweet face! I love how when you say her name, she cocks her head and looks up. She is trying so hard to be a good girl (she just turned 3 months old) - - - I can't get enough of her!

This is Bella getting ready to support Adam on 'Game Days' - - - he is already looking forward to football season, going to all the Michigan games (although he goes to MSU). We decided Bella MIGHT grow into this by the time the season starts - - - dont you LOVE her bow?

And again, but this time pink bow and ruffle dress! She honestly could not have an ounce more cuteness in her! She loves her dress and is being such a good girl!

TIGERS

A few weeks ago, Adam and I decided to drive to Detroit and watch the Tigers! I think we picked the most uneventful game to attend - - - NOTHING happened until the 9th inning! We had a blast though!!

We had REALLY good seats, right in left field . . . but we were looking DIRECTLY into the sun. We were thrilled when it set under the stadium walls :-)

This is us (sideways) in front of the famous tiger!! (Moms request)

Chicago

This is how Bella spent most of her time in Chicago! She was SO good in the bag!! She never had an accident in there! We would let her out periodically and she would do her business, but NEVER while we held her or while she was in the bag!! Isn't she a good girl?! (Let's just say she doesn't have a problem going inside our house though!)

Adam and I enjoying and celebrating together! I was so glad he was able to come and take a break from his studies to celebrate! We will always remember this weekend :-)

Bella loved playing and rolling in the grass at the Millenium Park! She is becoming quite a funny puppy!!Our WHOLE family together in the beautiful "Windy City" enjoying each others company!

My soon to be Sister - In - Law and my puppy!! We had a great time together, making lifetime memories!

College Graduate

Friday, May 8th it all began! I had a half day of school and as soon as I was out, we packed our things (including Bella) and heading to the great university of Olivet Nazarene!! We got there just in time for Baccalaureate service. We left Bella alone in the hotel that did NOT allow dogs, but how much damage can a 7 1/2 week adorable puppy do? Adam, Jonathan, and Sarah arrived a little later and rescued our sweet puppy. Mom, dad, and I got back from the service and enjoyed the company of our family!
Saturday morning, we all got up and around. We headed to Olivet to get seats and for me to line up. It was (and still is) so surreal to me! It was a cold, windy, and cloudy day . . . all the graduates and family had coats and layers . . . except me, who was wearing a spaghetti strap dress!! Of course they did it in alphabetical order, so I was just about last and all the way in the back! It was still fun to see everyone and ONU again!

Adam and I, with my graduation gift right after I was handed that VERY expensive piece of paper! Adam, Jonathan, and Dad all brought the SAME color shirt to wear with slightly different colored pants! It was a hoot!

Isn't she the most precious graduate!? I thought she should have walked across the stage instead of me!! While mom was trying to take my picture IN FRONT OF EVERYONE...a large gust of wind came and swooped my cap right off my head! I had to walk 23 rows back trying and stumbling to get my cap back on! Embarrassing!! :-)

Bella did such a great job in the car and all weekend! She is growing so fast and gaining such a personality... a bossy one at that!! Love her!!

Introducing . . .

BELLA

Isn't she the cutest thing you have EVER seen?! I got her for a graduation gift on Tuesday - - - the day she turned 7 weeks! She was born on St. Patty's Day and was the runt of her litter. She is PERFECT :-) She weighs, currently, less than 1 pound and is about 1/2 the length of my forearm.

She loves to cuddle and even gets rocked to sleep! Mom wasn't totally in favor of this idea for a gift, but as soon as she laid eyes on Bella, she was sold! Adam came over as soon as I told him we got her!!

We went to the Pet Store and got her ALL sorts of PRINCESS things!! A pink cage, pink bows, pink rhinestone collar, pink leash, pink princess food and water bowls, etc!! She is totally spoiled!!

For being so small, she sure is fun!! Her legs are about the length of a blade of grass. When we go outside, she chases us but sometimes she bottoms out! Her belly gets caught in the grass and she ends up on her back. If you rub her belly, she goes nuts!! It must really tickle her. She brings her front and back paws up to your hand and just plays away! Potty training her is interesting!! She is actually REALLY good about it! Yesterday, she had 2 accidents ALL day and today, only 1! She can do no wrong and . . .

SHE IS PERFECT