In an effort to share a lot of the media I have accumulated over the years I have been going back through the pictures and video that I have and will be posting these movies and pictures here on our web log.
If there is anything you would like to see that we were involved in let me know and I'll get it up here.
This first entry was from the summer of 2008/Nate when we went on the annual Kern river white water rafting trip. Now there is no white water rafting because we lost battery power right when things got exciting but there is still some memories to watch.
Please enjoy liberally.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
101.2
Cat called this afternoon with news that she had a fever of 101.7. No big deal right, just take some motrine, a couple tall glasses of OJ, and a good night sleep. Except that 2 days earlier the Dr. told Cat that if she had any fever at all to come into the ER. So here we are awaiting the Dr to tell us what they are going to do but from the sound of it this is a crazy fever that most likely will end in surgery... Can you belive we missed the volleyball game for this?
P.S. Thanks for the ride Claire :)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Latest...
Me at 13 weeks pregnant...I debated writing about this, but after much thought, I felt like perhaps writing about what's really important to me would be therapeutic and help me move forward. So here it is...
The past few months have been filled with excitement and nausea! In November of 2009 after trying for about 10 months we found out we were pregnant! It was probably the most exciting news of my life, Nick and I were so ecstatic and making plans for our future baby. I probably should have kept the news to myself for a while, but I couldn't contain myself, I started telling close friends and family. I also started feeling really, really nauseous, I got sick from smelling the Christmas tree, my shampoo, any food at all, any physical activity, pretty much everything that had a scent...yikes, it wasn't fun, but it was all okay when we went in for our 9 week appointment and saw the little bean shapped baby and heard the little heart beat, it was real, we really did have a baby! Everything looked really good and normal. After continuing to feel sick and uncomfortable for 5 more weeks, I went in for my 14 week appointment, to my surprise I was getting a second ultrasound. I was bummed Nick wasn't there, but so excited to see the little guy/girl again. As the image became apparent on the screen the doctor mentioned how small it was and I noticed it too, my heart started beating really fast, and my emotions changed from bliss to a shocking despair...after a second ultrasound it was confirmed that the baby had stopped growing at some point shortly after 9 weeks but my body just didn't know, it kept acting and feeling very pregnant, I had no symptoms that anything was wrong. Now I'm still in the process of getting my body back to where it needs to be...I'm ready for everything to be over and very hopeful that we will get pregnant again soon and have a healthy baby!
It's amazing how miraculous the entire process is, the doctors said there was probably a chromosomal problem with the baby, and the body takes care of it early enough to prevent further problems for the baby and the mom. It's definitely difficult, disheartening and disappointing, but it strengthens my faith that somebody else knows what is best for me and that things will work out in His time, when it's best. I have also felt so loved and supported by friends and family, it's amazing how much people reach out with open hearts and are so willing to help and just listen! So thank you so much (and you know who you are), to those who have reached out with so much love and support!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Saturday Mornings in HB
So let me explain how this happened.
One summer Saturday morning a guy from across the alley knocked on our door. This is one of those guys you see and give a courtesy nod to but don't really know if he saw you but he is friends with our neighbor. He came to ask for a ride to pick up his 911 Porsche that had been parked overnight in the City Park parking lot after which explanation I commented "Crazy night eh?" I don't even know if he knew what I was talking about so I asked him why he needed a ride. To make a long story short, because it took a long time for me to get it, he needed a ride to get his car and someone to drive his car back since he can't drive since he is legally blind but he owns this nice Porsche so he can let girls and friends drive him around. Any way it was a weird situation but Cat and I gave him a ride and drove back his car for him and haven't heard from him since.
Right after we got back from the blind guy Porsche experience we get another knock on the door and who else could it be then our old/lives down the street friend Kris Sundberg. Now I know that whenever Kris comes knocking on my door something exciting is going on, that or he needs some tools. With exuberant enthusiasm Kris tells me how he found a BBQ in one of the alleys down the street and we were in luck because he brought the tandem bike with which we could tow the BBQ back to his house down the middle of the street. In my day I have towed some things but never a BBQ with a bike and my skepticism got the best of me because I thought there was no way we could tow a big BBQ with those tiny wheels down these ruff HB streets. Either way I thought it would be fun and maybe we would be chased for steeling someones BBQ or at least make some noise riding down avenue towing a stainless steel BBQ. Anyway the tow was a great success and it was so fun even when we got to Kris's house we kept riding around the block. So this is a tribute to Kris Sundberg who's Saturday morning knock is always music to my ears.
Other days do not apply....just kidding...but serious.
One summer Saturday morning a guy from across the alley knocked on our door. This is one of those guys you see and give a courtesy nod to but don't really know if he saw you but he is friends with our neighbor. He came to ask for a ride to pick up his 911 Porsche that had been parked overnight in the City Park parking lot after which explanation I commented "Crazy night eh?" I don't even know if he knew what I was talking about so I asked him why he needed a ride. To make a long story short, because it took a long time for me to get it, he needed a ride to get his car and someone to drive his car back since he can't drive since he is legally blind but he owns this nice Porsche so he can let girls and friends drive him around. Any way it was a weird situation but Cat and I gave him a ride and drove back his car for him and haven't heard from him since.
Right after we got back from the blind guy Porsche experience we get another knock on the door and who else could it be then our old/lives down the street friend Kris Sundberg. Now I know that whenever Kris comes knocking on my door something exciting is going on, that or he needs some tools. With exuberant enthusiasm Kris tells me how he found a BBQ in one of the alleys down the street and we were in luck because he brought the tandem bike with which we could tow the BBQ back to his house down the middle of the street. In my day I have towed some things but never a BBQ with a bike and my skepticism got the best of me because I thought there was no way we could tow a big BBQ with those tiny wheels down these ruff HB streets. Either way I thought it would be fun and maybe we would be chased for steeling someones BBQ or at least make some noise riding down avenue towing a stainless steel BBQ. Anyway the tow was a great success and it was so fun even when we got to Kris's house we kept riding around the block. So this is a tribute to Kris Sundberg who's Saturday morning knock is always music to my ears.
Other days do not apply....just kidding...but serious.
2009 Family Christmas Picture...in February!
So I am the worst blogger, I've been wanting/meaning to post this picture since we took it in December, and here it is finally in February! This was our first Christmas when we had our very own Christmas tree, all pretty and decorated, it was very exciting! So here's our family so far, Cat, Nick and Mitzi of course!
Monday, February 1, 2010
1 Maverick for Christmas
It was 6:00 am pacific standard time. We were awoken from our Christmas slumber by an abrupt scratch at the 110 year old red oak bedroom door to find our new, blind friend Maverick-the Dog. "He's not blind" interjects Cat. "Not really but he hangs out with a lot of blind people...get it?" reply's Nick. Cat is unamused. Nick is also unamused with his laffy taffy/Tyler Kump style pun. Maverick enters slowly and stands at the foot of our semi solid AeroBed from QVC as if awaiting permission to board the already full sleeping area. One paw, then the other is placed gently on the edge of our bed and without making much of a sound or tipping over the delicate glass of wine Mr. Maverick is now curled up in a ball in between Nick and Cat with Ms. Mitzi giving him the "What are you doing on my bed" look. For being a 2 year old black lab guide dog Maverick is quite cuddly and playful but seams to scare little Mitzi when he gets all excited and runs around the house.
Bonnie, Nick's mom, who is legally blind, has had guide dogs her whole adult life and Maverick is the latest addition and is such a great dog who will literally climb on the couch and sit right on your lap just like a little lap dog.
Bonnie, Nick's mom, who is legally blind, has had guide dogs her whole adult life and Maverick is the latest addition and is such a great dog who will literally climb on the couch and sit right on your lap just like a little lap dog.
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