I have 30 followers!!!!! Yay!!!!!!! I love making new friends!!!!!
I have been so very bad at writing friends. BAHHHH!
As I am sitting here in bed, curled up with a cup of joe in our big fluffy comforter and looking at pinterest (because it is the best form of procrastination) I was thinking how summer is upon us and how stinkin' excited I am! Warm weather, sun, cute clothes, being outdoors, yummy summer salads and...GARDENING!
I know gardens are a pretty universal thing but when I think of the Midwest in the summer time I think of people out in their gardens planting flowers and food and meticulously nurturing them all season. It makes me think of natural deliciousness, baking, and canning. All morning long I've been pinning to my "Outdoor Livin" board growing more and more excited because THIS summer the Hubs and I just might have our very own YARD!!!!!! (But more on that later)
Yes my friends, summer is most definitely on its way. What are your favorite summer memories? Do you enjoy gardening as well? Are you more interested in flowers or food and...do you have any good tips for me?!
I have precisely two weeks left of class for the semester. (Yikes, that just freaked me out) Four more class days and I will be through my first semester of graduate school! I hope my hard work pays off, but grades aside, what gives me the most fulfillment is my husband holding my hand and telling me how proud he is of me. Mmmmm....makes all the stress and headache and late nights and missing out on friends and family seem more worth it. He's such an amazing support.
And with that I feel my heart rate picking up a bit more so I guess I should get to work on one of my papers. 4 more days...4 more days... 4 more days...
In Gods Love,
The Midwest Wife
Monday, April 22, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Trying New Things...
I know, I know, I know...its been a while...
But in the mean time I've accomplished so much! I am happy to report that my hard work in school is paying off (at least as far as I know, sometimes professors just aren't too on the ball with getting things graded). I had my doubts about going back, especially with the ups and downs the Hubs and I faced before the semester started, but I feel accomplished. I feel empowered, and I feel like I am doing this not only for me, but our future little ones as well.
It has been difficult living at home with the 'rents. Where we are SUPER grateful to not have to pay rent, it becomes a challenge at times when you have so many adults in such a small house. We've been trying hard to "weather the storm," but the time has come for us to find our own place.
The Hubs MATCHED for a residency! Yep! And later on this week we will be house hunting (and none too soon). We are so very excited and can't wait to make the transition from renters to homeowners! I would like to hope that we find a place soon and can close before too long. He begins his FIRST DOCTOR JOB in June so times a ticking! He's made LOTS of phone calls and we're just waiting to hear when we can meet with a realtor. I think we may have found the perfect home to start our family in. ( praying we get it )
Since he's been done with school and hanging out while I am finishing my schooling he's taken on some new hobbies. Recently we purchased a couple of kits for wine and beer making! Unfortunately, I missed out on the beer making process due to a nasty case of food poisoning, but I got in on the wine making today!
It smells AMAZING! Too bad we have to wait so long before we get to have any. Its relaxing and I love it, and I think its something we can really enjoy doing together. The beer not so much... turns out there's very much a science to it, and I don't care for the smell.
Tried a new recipe last night! I am teaching my brother how to cook so he can impress his lady friend and last night we tried Easy-Santa Fe Skillet...
But in the mean time I've accomplished so much! I am happy to report that my hard work in school is paying off (at least as far as I know, sometimes professors just aren't too on the ball with getting things graded). I had my doubts about going back, especially with the ups and downs the Hubs and I faced before the semester started, but I feel accomplished. I feel empowered, and I feel like I am doing this not only for me, but our future little ones as well.
It has been difficult living at home with the 'rents. Where we are SUPER grateful to not have to pay rent, it becomes a challenge at times when you have so many adults in such a small house. We've been trying hard to "weather the storm," but the time has come for us to find our own place.
The Hubs MATCHED for a residency! Yep! And later on this week we will be house hunting (and none too soon). We are so very excited and can't wait to make the transition from renters to homeowners! I would like to hope that we find a place soon and can close before too long. He begins his FIRST DOCTOR JOB in June so times a ticking! He's made LOTS of phone calls and we're just waiting to hear when we can meet with a realtor. I think we may have found the perfect home to start our family in. ( praying we get it )
Since he's been done with school and hanging out while I am finishing my schooling he's taken on some new hobbies. Recently we purchased a couple of kits for wine and beer making! Unfortunately, I missed out on the beer making process due to a nasty case of food poisoning, but I got in on the wine making today!
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It smells AMAZING! Too bad we have to wait so long before we get to have any. Its relaxing and I love it, and I think its something we can really enjoy doing together. The beer not so much... turns out there's very much a science to it, and I don't care for the smell.
Tried a new recipe last night! I am teaching my brother how to cook so he can impress his lady friend and last night we tried Easy-Santa Fe Skillet...
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| mmmmm... |
Here's What You Need...
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 chopped onion
1 can of RO*TEL
1 tsp of ground cumin
3 cups of garden rotini pasta
1/2 cup of chopped green peppers
1/2 lb of cubed Velveeta
Easy as PIE!
1) brown the turkey
2) while browning turkey sautee the veg and boil the water for pasta
3) once pasta is done throw it in with turkey and veggies
4) throw the Velveeta into a pan and mix with milk til desired consistency and add RO*TEL (do NOT drain the RO*TEL before adding to cheese
5) throw in the cumin and stir it up
6) poor cheese over turkey and veggies!
ENJOY! LOVED it and the Hubs did too and my brother pretty much took it over while cooking so you know it must be easy ;)
I also got a bit crafty in the stitchery department, but I will show that project at a later date as it's a birthday present for a friend of mine who follows this blog! Its already been hard enough for me to keep it a surprise! Now its just got to make it all the way to Korea without me spilling the beans!
The robins touched their toes in the snow... BRING ON THE WARM WEATHER!!!!!!
In God's Love,
The Midwest Wife
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Never According to Plan...
Ok so the Red Velvet Puppy Chow didn't get made...in fact, there were a lot of things about last week that just didn't go according to plan.
We recently had the joy of adding a new niece to the family! Being four hours closer to my in-laws you'd think that would mean we'd get to make it home more often. Not so...
Thursday we had set out to make it back to NW Iowa. The Hubs had come to class with me and sat around Ames ALL DAY waiting for me to get done so we could be on the road and homebound by 7pm. We had also been intending on seeing our old friend from college and her new little man (who was born within days of our new little love) so we were pretty excited to make it home. Seeing the new little wee ones, my nephews hockey game and breakfast (oh my gosh words cannot express how much I love that boy and wish I could make it to every single game) and to another nieces birthday party. It was going to be a full weekend...
So as I am leaving the design building, taking on the phone with our friend filling her in on the plans, I see the Hubs in the car giving me "the look"... You know the one, the one that says "MOTHER DA** WHY CAN'T ANYTHING GO ACCORDING TO PLAN?!" I get in the car and he says to me (as I am telling my friend we will for sure be home this weekend and actually had the opportunity to see her) "we aren't going home this weekend..."
Turns out one of the kiddos that we were intending to see this weekend had come down with the chicken pox and my mom couldn't remember if I had had them or not when I was little... erg...
We are planning on going home next weekend which will actually work great since another nephew turns 2. However, they are predicting a big storm...
Maybe we'll be meeting these kids when they're in their teens...
In Gods Love,
The Midwest Wife
We recently had the joy of adding a new niece to the family! Being four hours closer to my in-laws you'd think that would mean we'd get to make it home more often. Not so...
Thursday we had set out to make it back to NW Iowa. The Hubs had come to class with me and sat around Ames ALL DAY waiting for me to get done so we could be on the road and homebound by 7pm. We had also been intending on seeing our old friend from college and her new little man (who was born within days of our new little love) so we were pretty excited to make it home. Seeing the new little wee ones, my nephews hockey game and breakfast (oh my gosh words cannot express how much I love that boy and wish I could make it to every single game) and to another nieces birthday party. It was going to be a full weekend...
So as I am leaving the design building, taking on the phone with our friend filling her in on the plans, I see the Hubs in the car giving me "the look"... You know the one, the one that says "MOTHER DA** WHY CAN'T ANYTHING GO ACCORDING TO PLAN?!" I get in the car and he says to me (as I am telling my friend we will for sure be home this weekend and actually had the opportunity to see her) "we aren't going home this weekend..."
Turns out one of the kiddos that we were intending to see this weekend had come down with the chicken pox and my mom couldn't remember if I had had them or not when I was little... erg...
We are planning on going home next weekend which will actually work great since another nephew turns 2. However, they are predicting a big storm...
Maybe we'll be meeting these kids when they're in their teens...
In Gods Love,
The Midwest Wife
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
I (Heart) Valentines Day!
I thought I'd blog about Valentines Day today because...well, because I love it, and because we'll be traveling on v-day this year...
I got the Hubs some video games for the holiday. Fallout New Vegas (the expansion pack) and Battle Field 3. For those of you out there who know what I am talking about, I am sorry. Because that means you have probably been forced to hear your guy yelling at the TV in the other room (or in my case, the same room) more than once. I think I am a pretty cool wife to "support his habit" though, I even picked him up a head set. Yea, I'm that cool. I may or may not have ulterior motives though...
There are a couple little items I've had my eye on at Target... *ahem*
The Hubs and I are making the Red Velvet Puppy Chow thats been floating around pinterest the past few days. We'll see how it turns out, there is also some Cookies and Creme Puppy Chow on there I want to try. I don't do the whole Valentine Candy, so I don't feel so bad, and I am making it to take to class so thats ok right?!
So in the spirit of St. Valentine (I don't know if thats the dude but we'll go with it...) I share with you, some sweet little vintage Valentines... I LOVE them, hope you do too!
I got the Hubs some video games for the holiday. Fallout New Vegas (the expansion pack) and Battle Field 3. For those of you out there who know what I am talking about, I am sorry. Because that means you have probably been forced to hear your guy yelling at the TV in the other room (or in my case, the same room) more than once. I think I am a pretty cool wife to "support his habit" though, I even picked him up a head set. Yea, I'm that cool. I may or may not have ulterior motives though...
There are a couple little items I've had my eye on at Target... *ahem*
The Hubs and I are making the Red Velvet Puppy Chow thats been floating around pinterest the past few days. We'll see how it turns out, there is also some Cookies and Creme Puppy Chow on there I want to try. I don't do the whole Valentine Candy, so I don't feel so bad, and I am making it to take to class so thats ok right?!
So in the spirit of St. Valentine (I don't know if thats the dude but we'll go with it...) I share with you, some sweet little vintage Valentines... I LOVE them, hope you do too!
In Gods Love,
The Midwest Wife
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Our First Ever TESTICLE FESTIVAL!!!!!
Last night my dad, my "other mother" (best friends mom) and her new hubby, the Hubs and I went to this little farm town for their annual Testicle Festival.
No, you read that right. I did in fact say testicle festival. Believe it or not, its a huge deal around these parts. Bohemians and well, NOT Bohemians, alike come from ALL OVER THE PLACE to eat fried animal nuts. I am pretty sure the little town with a population of (quite literally) 50 brought in close to 1,000 people for the festival. It was concept completely and totally lost on me for YEARS but this year I decided that I did actually really want to go to see what all the hub bub was about.
I LOVE community activities, especially those that have been going on for eons and everyone goes to to get together, and just enjoy each other's company. I have to imagine people go to this festival for that very reason and not for the nuts. I had to laugh because the guy to girl ratio was rather scewed. Seems a little narcissistic to me that so many men would show up for this ceremonial feast of genitalia. But I have to admit it was a LOT of fun! For those who aren't into testicles, they also had fried fish, beer, chips, and a raffle! It was really really great to see so many familiar faces. So perhaps people do only go for the camaraderie. Either way though, I don't think we'll be going back next year.
Do you have any weird traditions where you're from?!
In Gods Love,
The Midwest Wife
No, you read that right. I did in fact say testicle festival. Believe it or not, its a huge deal around these parts. Bohemians and well, NOT Bohemians, alike come from ALL OVER THE PLACE to eat fried animal nuts. I am pretty sure the little town with a population of (quite literally) 50 brought in close to 1,000 people for the festival. It was concept completely and totally lost on me for YEARS but this year I decided that I did actually really want to go to see what all the hub bub was about.
I LOVE community activities, especially those that have been going on for eons and everyone goes to to get together, and just enjoy each other's company. I have to imagine people go to this festival for that very reason and not for the nuts. I had to laugh because the guy to girl ratio was rather scewed. Seems a little narcissistic to me that so many men would show up for this ceremonial feast of genitalia. But I have to admit it was a LOT of fun! For those who aren't into testicles, they also had fried fish, beer, chips, and a raffle! It was really really great to see so many familiar faces. So perhaps people do only go for the camaraderie. Either way though, I don't think we'll be going back next year.
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| The was a picture taken BEFORE I posed like I was excited to be eating animal balls |
Do you have any weird traditions where you're from?!
In Gods Love,
The Midwest Wife
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A new...um...everything...
I know I said I was going to try REALLY hard to blog regularly... and then it happened...
GRAD SCHOOL.
Who knew it was going to be THIS MUCH WORK. I am the first one in my family to graduate college so I went into this whole graduate school thing BLIND. But I know that the Lord has brought me to this for a reason and I know He'll get me through it. He's pretty cool that way ;)
Its hard to believe that its already FEBRUARY! Where did January go?
I LOVE this month because one of my favorite holidays is on the way... VALENTINES DAY! I hope to somehow find the time to try some cute v-day recipes and get them posted on here. HOPE...
The past couple of months have been jam packed with adjustments for the Hubs and I. Putting in 12+ hour days studying has been a trick. Moving in with my parents so I can finish school has been quite the challenge. And its hard being back in my home town and so close to friends and having to learn to say "no." You'd think that these were pretty hard adjustments but I think the hardest adjustment has been this one...
I'VE GONE GINGER!
This is a new one for me and being a girl I am a weee bit anal retentive when it comes to my hair. The Hubs was pretty excited about the new look but I have to admit I was GLAD that I picked up a box of the good ole "lasts 28 washes." I have NEVER been this bold before. I had black hair for YEARS and finally decided that I loved my natural and went back to that. But with the oncoming summer and the "new me" I wanted a new hair-do. I am bound and determined to have THIS by summer...
And while I am at it, how cute is SHE I love, love, LOVE her style. I think a trip to Target may be in my future. Now that I am a "ginger" maybe I can pull off the mustard. We'll see... ;)
Blessings to ya!
In God's Love,
The Midwest Wife...
p.s. I have a new friend! Her name is Denise!!!!!! Check her out at thatgirldenise.blogspot.com
GRAD SCHOOL.
Who knew it was going to be THIS MUCH WORK. I am the first one in my family to graduate college so I went into this whole graduate school thing BLIND. But I know that the Lord has brought me to this for a reason and I know He'll get me through it. He's pretty cool that way ;)
Its hard to believe that its already FEBRUARY! Where did January go?
I LOVE this month because one of my favorite holidays is on the way... VALENTINES DAY! I hope to somehow find the time to try some cute v-day recipes and get them posted on here. HOPE...
The past couple of months have been jam packed with adjustments for the Hubs and I. Putting in 12+ hour days studying has been a trick. Moving in with my parents so I can finish school has been quite the challenge. And its hard being back in my home town and so close to friends and having to learn to say "no." You'd think that these were pretty hard adjustments but I think the hardest adjustment has been this one...
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| yes I am in a house coat...its what I do most days... |
I'VE GONE GINGER!
This is a new one for me and being a girl I am a weee bit anal retentive when it comes to my hair. The Hubs was pretty excited about the new look but I have to admit I was GLAD that I picked up a box of the good ole "lasts 28 washes." I have NEVER been this bold before. I had black hair for YEARS and finally decided that I loved my natural and went back to that. But with the oncoming summer and the "new me" I wanted a new hair-do. I am bound and determined to have THIS by summer...
And while I am at it, how cute is SHE I love, love, LOVE her style. I think a trip to Target may be in my future. Now that I am a "ginger" maybe I can pull off the mustard. We'll see... ;)
Blessings to ya!
In God's Love,
The Midwest Wife...
p.s. I have a new friend! Her name is Denise!!!!!! Check her out at thatgirldenise.blogspot.com
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
It's Been A While...
I did want to share some pictures with you though. Thank goodness my mom had her camera handy!
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| before heading to dinner we needed a family pic in front of the tree...I just love our Little Man... |
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| Our first Christmas decoration as a married couple! |
School starts back up for me Thursday. I can't believe I am starting all over again. Am I crazy?! I am excited though.
AND...the Hubs is officially a DOCTOR!!! I couldn't be more proud of him!!!!!!!
Ok, time for some chocolate ice cream...
I can't wait to share this new and exciting year with you all!
In God's Love...
The Midwest Wife
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Love Is All Around...
I am embracing my day off. Sometimes its the simplest things like calling work and being told you don't have to come in that day that totally make your day. I've had my days made lately...
This past weekend the Hubs got to go home with me...weekend made...
Saturday night we sat around and drank wine with my parents while I snuggled with Oliver...Saturday made...
Sunday I stopped over to my "other mother's" (my BFF's mom) house and sat and caught up with her for a few hours, had lunch with my grandpa, and had some much needed bestie time with two of my best friends from college. I hadn't seen my one friend in a year and my other friend I hadn't seen in 3 YEARS! Yep...Sunday made...
Monday the Hubs and I headed back to Wisconsin which made for great road trip conversation. While on the road I had a meeting with my lead professor and received some great news about school. Monday made...
Tuesday worked on registering for classes. And even though it was stressful and there are still a million things I need to do before the semester starts, I am blown away by the blessing of being in school again and working towards my dream. Later on that night I got to pick up the Hubs at the airport. Tuesday made...
And today...housecleaning in anticipation of a special guest coming to stay with us Friday, cooking for the Hubs, and just snuggling in with him just as soon as I get the chance. My day has been made.
God is good. God is very very good and His timing and plan is always perfect.
In His Love,
Kenz
This past weekend the Hubs got to go home with me...weekend made...
Saturday night we sat around and drank wine with my parents while I snuggled with Oliver...Saturday made...
Sunday I stopped over to my "other mother's" (my BFF's mom) house and sat and caught up with her for a few hours, had lunch with my grandpa, and had some much needed bestie time with two of my best friends from college. I hadn't seen my one friend in a year and my other friend I hadn't seen in 3 YEARS! Yep...Sunday made...
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| we go way back and have been through a lot together |
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| life has taken us in different directions, but we have remained close |
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| three years in Korea is an awfully long time |
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| shes like a sister and I've missed her so much |
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| even though its been three years, being together was so natural |
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| how do we spend our evening? Pizza party and Easy A of course! |
Monday the Hubs and I headed back to Wisconsin which made for great road trip conversation. While on the road I had a meeting with my lead professor and received some great news about school. Monday made...
Tuesday worked on registering for classes. And even though it was stressful and there are still a million things I need to do before the semester starts, I am blown away by the blessing of being in school again and working towards my dream. Later on that night I got to pick up the Hubs at the airport. Tuesday made...
And today...housecleaning in anticipation of a special guest coming to stay with us Friday, cooking for the Hubs, and just snuggling in with him just as soon as I get the chance. My day has been made.
God is good. God is very very good and His timing and plan is always perfect.
In His Love,
Kenz
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Its NOVEMBER!!!!!!
November...its my FAVORITE month because my most favorite holiday is on its way. Thanksgiving!
I don't know why, but I find this month so romantic. The colors, the love, and the pure happiness of the holiday. Being all together and focusing on the many many gifts the Lord has given us through the year. I love Thanksgiving. Yummy food and just... HAPPINESS.
We are officially counting down to Christmas, and the holiday music has begun to play on the radio stations. And despite some hardships we're facing, we are home this year and we will be surrounded by the ones we love. And that alone makes all the stress disappear. Yes, I am looking forward to this month indeed.
Yesterday I started on some Christmas presents. This year I am trying to make everything. There have been tons of great gift ideas posted on pinterest and I looked into some of them. I always liked the idea of homemade gifts and even though I am not as crafty as I'd like to be, I am excited for how these gifts turn out.
Halloween has passed, but here are some pictures of the pumpkins we carved!
I also tried a recipe for apple brownies recently. Lets just say for this recipe, I need to follow it and not make substitutions. So they didn't turn out the best because I tried to substitute apple sauce for butter. Needless to say, it needs to be made with butter...
I don't know why, but I find this month so romantic. The colors, the love, and the pure happiness of the holiday. Being all together and focusing on the many many gifts the Lord has given us through the year. I love Thanksgiving. Yummy food and just... HAPPINESS.
We are officially counting down to Christmas, and the holiday music has begun to play on the radio stations. And despite some hardships we're facing, we are home this year and we will be surrounded by the ones we love. And that alone makes all the stress disappear. Yes, I am looking forward to this month indeed.
Yesterday I started on some Christmas presents. This year I am trying to make everything. There have been tons of great gift ideas posted on pinterest and I looked into some of them. I always liked the idea of homemade gifts and even though I am not as crafty as I'd like to be, I am excited for how these gifts turn out.
Halloween has passed, but here are some pictures of the pumpkins we carved!
I also tried a recipe for apple brownies recently. Lets just say for this recipe, I need to follow it and not make substitutions. So they didn't turn out the best because I tried to substitute apple sauce for butter. Needless to say, it needs to be made with butter...
Apple Brownies
Personally, I don't care for Martha Stewart at all. I think she's pretty full of herself and pretty snobbish. A few years back she was a celebrity judge at the Iowa State Fair. She said that the place was dirty and smelled like cows. DUH woman! You're judging livestock, what to you expect! As a former 4Her and a lover of cows, I was pretty offended by it. Unfortunately, I do love apples. You can find the recipe here I want to try them again as a friend made them and said they were pretty amazing. If you try them out, let me know what you think!
And since this is the month of Thanksgiving, I hope to be experimenting with lots of recipes to find the perfect ones for our family get togethers!
And who can resist their crock pot?! With the impending frigid months, I love to get out the ole cooker and just settle in for the winter. I found a blog, eightbyfive.com, that posted 30 plus fall crock pot recipes ! Maybe you'll find one in here for YOUR family celebrations this Thanksgiving!
Last but not least... a little pic I found to honor my favorite month...
HAPPY NOVEMBER!!!!!
In Gods Love,
Kenz, the Midwest Wife
Friday, October 26, 2012
Moving On...
Another one of our close friends has finished medical school and its hard to believe that after so many years of hard work, that will be the Hubs in 4 weeks! Here are some pictures from the beginning of Medical School...
We've definitely lived a lot of places and seen a lot of things. And now as medical school comes to a close and I start my master's we're faced with another possible move. I love the little home we've made here, and it will definitely be hard to pack everything up and move again, but sometimes you need to move on.
So as we plan for the next step in our life together, we have to weigh the positives and negatives of moving again. Is it going to make more sense financially? Is it going to be better for my schooling? Is it going to mean having to load everything up and find a storage unit? So many things to think about. I will miss our little home, but I am also very excited at the prospect of possibly moving back to the apartment where we first lived together and being so much closer to our families. Especially since the holidays are upon us.
And besides...how can I resist moving somewhere where this little guy can be with us again...?
Ugh...packing...moving...unpacking... it feels like a never ending process. Soon though...we'll be in our forever home and never have to assemble boxes ever again! :)
No matter where we are though, God is good!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
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| my first visit to the island, getting the tour of campus |
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| our "adopted" dog Jack. He adopted us... |
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| view from the swimming beach... |
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| last day on the island after 16 months! He's on his way HOME for good! |
We've definitely lived a lot of places and seen a lot of things. And now as medical school comes to a close and I start my master's we're faced with another possible move. I love the little home we've made here, and it will definitely be hard to pack everything up and move again, but sometimes you need to move on.
So as we plan for the next step in our life together, we have to weigh the positives and negatives of moving again. Is it going to make more sense financially? Is it going to be better for my schooling? Is it going to mean having to load everything up and find a storage unit? So many things to think about. I will miss our little home, but I am also very excited at the prospect of possibly moving back to the apartment where we first lived together and being so much closer to our families. Especially since the holidays are upon us.
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| our first apartment |
And besides...how can I resist moving somewhere where this little guy can be with us again...?
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| our little Oliver |
Ugh...packing...moving...unpacking... it feels like a never ending process. Soon though...we'll be in our forever home and never have to assemble boxes ever again! :)
No matter where we are though, God is good!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Great Things...
One would think when its almost Halloween, and you live as far north as Wisconsin, the weather would start to get cold and you'd maybe even see snow clouds in the air. Not true. It's been uncommonly warm here as of late. Yesterday I had all the windows open and was even walking around in a tank top! I won't complain though. I had yesterday off and was able to sit and look out over the back yard. It was such a color palate. All these golden trees and pines and one, solitary red tree. It was so beautiful. And top top off the beauty of it all, the other morning there was a heavy fog. Delightful.
Today the clouds are rolling in though. Winter may be here before we know it and its then that I do my best to stay inside as much as possible. I love to look at it, but I don't particularly like to be out in it. Good thing I pinned lots of Christmas present projects!
To celebrate our anniversary the Hubs took me to Taliesin! It was the home of Frank Lloyd Wright and its not too far from here. It was pretty incredible to see. But I think what I loved most about the day was the fact that he took me somewhere he knew I'd love. He supports me in my career so very much. So thoughtful...
Halloween is on its way! I do love this time of year. I like to be creeped out every once in a while and so I am looking forward to staying in and watching scary movies!
Today is my mom's birthday! She is a beautiful woman. She is a constant friend and support and I know there isn't a thing I can't tell her. She's just wonderful and I love her sooo much.
The Hubs had another interview this morning so I spent last night watching chick flicks, rearranging the house a bit, and snuggling up with pillows. I sure hate when he's gone. Although, the Christmas spirit has taken ahold of me a bit and its kinda nice that I can turn the living room into Santa's shop.
French Dips for dinner tonight!
I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!
In Gods Love...
Today the clouds are rolling in though. Winter may be here before we know it and its then that I do my best to stay inside as much as possible. I love to look at it, but I don't particularly like to be out in it. Good thing I pinned lots of Christmas present projects!
To celebrate our anniversary the Hubs took me to Taliesin! It was the home of Frank Lloyd Wright and its not too far from here. It was pretty incredible to see. But I think what I loved most about the day was the fact that he took me somewhere he knew I'd love. He supports me in my career so very much. So thoughtful...
Halloween is on its way! I do love this time of year. I like to be creeped out every once in a while and so I am looking forward to staying in and watching scary movies!
Today is my mom's birthday! She is a beautiful woman. She is a constant friend and support and I know there isn't a thing I can't tell her. She's just wonderful and I love her sooo much.
The Hubs had another interview this morning so I spent last night watching chick flicks, rearranging the house a bit, and snuggling up with pillows. I sure hate when he's gone. Although, the Christmas spirit has taken ahold of me a bit and its kinda nice that I can turn the living room into Santa's shop.
French Dips for dinner tonight!
I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!
In Gods Love...
Monday, October 15, 2012
Happy Anniversary!!!
To the Hubs and I that is...I can't hardly believe that a year ago today I married the greatest blessing the Lord has ever put in my life. My husband is the cheese to my macaroni, the cream to my coffee, the peanut butter to my jelly. I could go on forever and ever and ever about how much I love him, and what he has done in my heart and in my life but I will spare you the sappy love details. I know that this heart bursting, tingling, butterflies in my tummy love I have for him will never go away.
I just wanted to share some pictures with you all from our beautiful wedding day...
The Hubs and I are so blessed that we had loved ones come from all over the country to spend our special day with us. It very much was a family affair and the most beautiful day because of all their help and their love and support for us. We are truly fortunate.
I just wanted to share some pictures with you all from our beautiful wedding day...
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| my daddy |
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| my daddy and my amazing father in law |
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| at our cake table |
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| my wonderful bestie was our photographer...this was her reminder |
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| my other bestie as my personal attendant and my beautiful momma |
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| my baby brother came in for a kisses before I walked down the aisle |
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| my grandpa helping baby brother |
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| two men I love most in this world |
In Gods Love
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Icky, Rainy, Day...
Well the Hubs and I have decided to take some time for ourselves this weekend and just chill at home. We seriously needed it though with the past couple weeks we've had. New job, adjusting to the new work schedule, catching up on house cleaning, and trying to figure out out...well just stuff.
Perhaps its the weather that is doing it to me, but I'm sad toady. My heart is a little hurt. I've been made to feel like a bad friend. I've always tried to be there for people the best I could be, and there have been times where my relationships with others has been neglected because I try too hard to keep people happy. I love being there for people and I love that people love me because of my devotion to friendships, but there are times where I feel like sometimes it comes back to bite me. I'm wanting to hide today.
But, as promised, I have a great recipe to share with you all! Its homemade chicken noodle soup!
Sometimes you just crave something hearty and delicious and just down right homey. Every once in a while I just crave a good bowl of chicken noodle soup. No offense canned soup, but you just don't do it for me...
Here's What You Need...
Chicken breasts
Chopped carrots
Onion
10.75 oz can of cream of chicken
5 Cups of Chicken Broth
1 can whole kernel corn
1 bag of egg noodles
1) combine THAWED chicken breasts with cream of chicken, broth, onions, and carrots
2) set on low for 5-6 hours
3) add corn and noodles for the last hour
4) ENJOY!!!!!
Perhaps its the weather that is doing it to me, but I'm sad toady. My heart is a little hurt. I've been made to feel like a bad friend. I've always tried to be there for people the best I could be, and there have been times where my relationships with others has been neglected because I try too hard to keep people happy. I love being there for people and I love that people love me because of my devotion to friendships, but there are times where I feel like sometimes it comes back to bite me. I'm wanting to hide today.
But, as promised, I have a great recipe to share with you all! Its homemade chicken noodle soup!
Sometimes you just crave something hearty and delicious and just down right homey. Every once in a while I just crave a good bowl of chicken noodle soup. No offense canned soup, but you just don't do it for me...
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Here's What You Need...
Chicken breasts
Chopped carrots
Onion
10.75 oz can of cream of chicken
5 Cups of Chicken Broth
1 can whole kernel corn
1 bag of egg noodles
1) combine THAWED chicken breasts with cream of chicken, broth, onions, and carrots
2) set on low for 5-6 hours
3) add corn and noodles for the last hour
4) ENJOY!!!!!
This recipe goes a LONG way! It would be great recipe to freeze and save for later. The Hubs and I have been making it last for a couple meals now and its perfect for a cold rainy day like today!
And because I love love LOVE my hubby I have to share with you some pictures of what he did for my birthday...
Isn't he just the greatest?!
Have a wonderful weekend!
In Gods Love...
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Just a Wee Update...
Oh goodness, and I said I was going to get better at blogging on a regular basis... riiiiighhhhhhhtttt...
I have a new job! One that fits me so much better. I am now working at a local (very local) vet clinic. It'd day 3 of work for me and I already love it. I am sure it will have its emotional challenges as I am such an animal lover, but I already feel so much more comfortable and in my element.
The hubs is at that point in his schooling where he is beginning to scout out residency programs. I have a feeling I won't be seeing too much of him over the next few months :(
Pinterest is as faithful as always... I find recipes daily that I want to try. Next up to try and post is "Apple Brownies" As much as I dislike Martha Stewart, this one sounds like a winner to me.
The weather is getting colder here and the leaves are falling off the trees. We got a little color out of them this year, and last weekend we made a trip to Galena, IL to meet up with the 'rents. It was a beautiful drive. If you've never been to Galena, I highly recommend you look it up and visit someday.
Tonight we're having homemade chicken noodle soup. Perfect for a day like today.
Halloween is on its way! I'll have lots of fun recipes to share with you, and hopefully some pictures of our costumes we have picked out!
Just an update from the Midwest Wife. I hope all my friends out there are well!
In God's Love,
Kenz
I have a new job! One that fits me so much better. I am now working at a local (very local) vet clinic. It'd day 3 of work for me and I already love it. I am sure it will have its emotional challenges as I am such an animal lover, but I already feel so much more comfortable and in my element.
The hubs is at that point in his schooling where he is beginning to scout out residency programs. I have a feeling I won't be seeing too much of him over the next few months :(
Pinterest is as faithful as always... I find recipes daily that I want to try. Next up to try and post is "Apple Brownies" As much as I dislike Martha Stewart, this one sounds like a winner to me.
The weather is getting colder here and the leaves are falling off the trees. We got a little color out of them this year, and last weekend we made a trip to Galena, IL to meet up with the 'rents. It was a beautiful drive. If you've never been to Galena, I highly recommend you look it up and visit someday.
Tonight we're having homemade chicken noodle soup. Perfect for a day like today.
Halloween is on its way! I'll have lots of fun recipes to share with you, and hopefully some pictures of our costumes we have picked out!
Just an update from the Midwest Wife. I hope all my friends out there are well!
In God's Love,
Kenz
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Autumn Is Here...
True to form it takes me a MONTH before I post. Oh my goodness. And I said I was going to get better at this...
Well, fall is definitely in the air up here in the north country and with fall comes some of my favorite activities: day trips look at the beautiful colors, long walks at night with the cool air, bonfires, picking out pumpkins, trying out every pumpkin oriented recipe under the sun, hunting for new crock pot recipes (and thanks to pinterest this will be a lot easier!), football games (believe it or not I actually wanted to go to my homecoming this year) harvest, and APPLE PICKING!!!!!!
My family has a tradition of going out to the local apple orchard and picking a bushel full of apples and picking up a jug or two of cider (and a honey stick to top it off). Just a couple years ago I took the Hubs along for the first time. Here are some pictures from his first Hinegardner's experience
And to take the edge off after a cool day? Why Hot Totties of course! Super simple...
Well, fall is definitely in the air up here in the north country and with fall comes some of my favorite activities: day trips look at the beautiful colors, long walks at night with the cool air, bonfires, picking out pumpkins, trying out every pumpkin oriented recipe under the sun, hunting for new crock pot recipes (and thanks to pinterest this will be a lot easier!), football games (believe it or not I actually wanted to go to my homecoming this year) harvest, and APPLE PICKING!!!!!!
My family has a tradition of going out to the local apple orchard and picking a bushel full of apples and picking up a jug or two of cider (and a honey stick to top it off). Just a couple years ago I took the Hubs along for the first time. Here are some pictures from his first Hinegardner's experience
And to take the edge off after a cool day? Why Hot Totties of course! Super simple...
Hot Totties
1 mug of hot cider
1 shot of brandy (or more ;) )
2 cinnamon sticks
The Hubs and I have also taken to picking out pumpkins. A couple years ago we went and picked out pumpkins and did our first carving together...
I also LOVE to decorate for fall. Its my most favorite time of year. It seems like everything wonderful happens in the fall and its just so beautiful and kind of romantic.
This year we went and bought a HUGE pumpkin. I hope to pick up a couple mums too and we might even try handing out halloween candy! A first for me since my parents never really liked the holiday. I am looking forward to munching popcorn and snuggling in with the Hubs to watch scary movies.
What is YOUR favorite thing about fall? If you like decorating too, check out my "Happy Holiday's" board on pinterest. I'm the Midwest Wife!
In Gods Love,
Kenz
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