So, Black Friday here in Wiesbaden with one store, the PX was a bust.
Last year they actually had good discounts on clothing and stuff, this year nothing.
Good thing Christmas is already bought and I didn't wait for today.
For our 0530 wake up call we got 2 $20 AAFES gift cards which I am happy
and thankful for and that's pretty much it. What I walked out with was a mop and some cleaning stuff I actually needed wtih or without the holiday.
So, beside that, I made $101 dollars selling some of our things that I have weeded
out of the boxes. I am sure there will be more stuff to sell as we continue our final
unpacking. I am very pleased. We going to drop off the stuff tomorrow and go visit some friends on Ramstien AFB. The bonus is that we also get lunch at Chilis - it's the only one around, so I am very excited for the company and food.
I just kept praising God for everything he has given us.
Lance got Rockband for Christmas and three games because that's all he wanted.
I got my laptop, well it's ours, then my table set, a FREE puppy, and I am getting make up and stamps soon for my bday as well as Christmas. Logan got , an Aquadoodle - Spin Master, a pull toy and a few odds and ends I am buying off a nice woman tomorrow at Ramstien. So none of us are in want and each of us is very bless.
Off to finally finish unpacking and to do some laundry!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Other Stuff..
Well other then cleaning at O-dark thirty and getting the ham in the oven,
I posted on Ramstien yard sales PS2 games and DVDS..it's like a craiglist site
and in five minutes I had three views, about an hour later I have eight. It's a
pretty awesome site, I have already sold Logan's co-sleeper. I am hoping his
other stuff we'll go. We'll have a yard sale in the Spring of what doesn't go and
some stuff we will thrift. I am happy we're weeding out stuff now. We still have
about 18 months here, but I just feel convicted a bit about our materialism and
so if we're not simply in love with it or if it's use is done for us...IT IS GONE! The
extra little cash will be nice and I think we've decided that it'll go in our Vacations
trips account.
I posted on Ramstien yard sales PS2 games and DVDS..it's like a craiglist site
and in five minutes I had three views, about an hour later I have eight. It's a
pretty awesome site, I have already sold Logan's co-sleeper. I am hoping his
other stuff we'll go. We'll have a yard sale in the Spring of what doesn't go and
some stuff we will thrift. I am happy we're weeding out stuff now. We still have
about 18 months here, but I just feel convicted a bit about our materialism and
so if we're not simply in love with it or if it's use is done for us...IT IS GONE! The
extra little cash will be nice and I think we've decided that it'll go in our Vacations
trips account.
I "injected" a PIG...
Before you get all crazy it was a ham already,
so I don't think the pig had any sort of feelings about it.
I found this ham kit and it's this glaze you inject into the meat.
A praline glaze. Yum.
It sure looked like Lance enjoyed stabbing the ham too, well must admit the one time I did it, it was sort of fun...
Wonder what that says about us?
Maybe it's our Marriage counseling, just kidding.
Hamm..Hammm..Yummmm!
so I don't think the pig had any sort of feelings about it.
I found this ham kit and it's this glaze you inject into the meat.
A praline glaze. Yum.
It sure looked like Lance enjoyed stabbing the ham too, well must admit the one time I did it, it was sort of fun...
Wonder what that says about us?
Maybe it's our Marriage counseling, just kidding.
Hamm..Hammm..Yummmm!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving..
First of all before I start rambling on..HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
It is a day that is about more than turkey, we should all say Thank you to the Lord for all that was have as individuals, families, and especially as Americans!
Second, I am up early, AGAIN.
It's 0324 and I have been up for about two hours.
We went to bed around 2130 and for some reason I just rolled over and am wide awake.
Good thing we don't have to be to our friend's house until 1230 and the ham only takes 2 1/2 hours to cook - cause I know I will be paying for this soon.
Third, For those of you who may not know I got a Yorkie.
We named him, Colby-Jack..you know like the cheese.
Yeah, we're keeping up the food and drink names. It is just easier and funnier that way!
So, I picked him up yesterday, for free I might add. The woman and her family just didn't have patience or the time for him as they so put it. He is almost 9 months old and is a real sweetheart. We will have to potty train him and teach him his basic skills, but as Lance said, "I'd rather have an untrained dog anyways." Colby has papers and all of his gear came with him too, the best part is he is fixed, so I don't have to do anything now, but love him, walk, and feed him. He also needs to be groomed and I am getting him an appointment for that as well. I bathed him, but he needs a serious cut - then all will be well with him. He is just one of my many blessings!
Fourth, We also signed out of our old apartment yesterday. Lance and I did a basic scrub down, no serious elbow grease and at 1405 Lance calls and says it's done. I thought he meant the oven was cleaned because that's what twe had talked about previously, but it was actually the whole inspection. Again God blessed us, because - because they are remodeling the building we didn't have to have professionals come in or do hardcore cleaning ourselves. So, that was great. Now, here in our new place we're just unpacking and I am trying to keep up with the wash, cleaning, and stuff that is still happen despite the fact we've still got boxes. Also, I am weeding out junk and stuff that can go - so really, it's that whole "fresh start," type of feel going on right now. I am not really hanging too much up this time. They warned us about to many pictures in the new place..but right as you walk in I do have Arianna's memorial-ish picture up..under my copper picture of Praying hands. I figure it is the best way to honor her. Everyone will see her as they enter our home. Other then that I am not sure what else will go up. I am thinking of just ordering decals to put up and finish the look..but considering I have boxes to go through...I have plenty of time! HaHa.
Well here's to finally being on track..
It is a day that is about more than turkey, we should all say Thank you to the Lord for all that was have as individuals, families, and especially as Americans!
Second, I am up early, AGAIN.
It's 0324 and I have been up for about two hours.
We went to bed around 2130 and for some reason I just rolled over and am wide awake.
Good thing we don't have to be to our friend's house until 1230 and the ham only takes 2 1/2 hours to cook - cause I know I will be paying for this soon.
Third, For those of you who may not know I got a Yorkie.
We named him, Colby-Jack..you know like the cheese.
Yeah, we're keeping up the food and drink names. It is just easier and funnier that way!
So, I picked him up yesterday, for free I might add. The woman and her family just didn't have patience or the time for him as they so put it. He is almost 9 months old and is a real sweetheart. We will have to potty train him and teach him his basic skills, but as Lance said, "I'd rather have an untrained dog anyways." Colby has papers and all of his gear came with him too, the best part is he is fixed, so I don't have to do anything now, but love him, walk, and feed him. He also needs to be groomed and I am getting him an appointment for that as well. I bathed him, but he needs a serious cut - then all will be well with him. He is just one of my many blessings!
Fourth, We also signed out of our old apartment yesterday. Lance and I did a basic scrub down, no serious elbow grease and at 1405 Lance calls and says it's done. I thought he meant the oven was cleaned because that's what twe had talked about previously, but it was actually the whole inspection. Again God blessed us, because - because they are remodeling the building we didn't have to have professionals come in or do hardcore cleaning ourselves. So, that was great. Now, here in our new place we're just unpacking and I am trying to keep up with the wash, cleaning, and stuff that is still happen despite the fact we've still got boxes. Also, I am weeding out junk and stuff that can go - so really, it's that whole "fresh start," type of feel going on right now. I am not really hanging too much up this time. They warned us about to many pictures in the new place..but right as you walk in I do have Arianna's memorial-ish picture up..under my copper picture of Praying hands. I figure it is the best way to honor her. Everyone will see her as they enter our home. Other then that I am not sure what else will go up. I am thinking of just ordering decals to put up and finish the look..but considering I have boxes to go through...I have plenty of time! HaHa.
Well here's to finally being on track..
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The BOY, that means LOGAN!
Logan Gabriel!
That boy is my heart.
I say boy now. When did he turn from a baby into a boy?
I will be 24 years old on the 5th of December.
A week later on the 12th Logan will be 16 months old.
Man time flies.
Last years nursery theme was, "Winnie the Pooh."
This years bed room theme is,"Elmo & Sesame Street."
He likes Sesame Street, but LOVES Elmo.
Currently, though, he loves his ICE tent.
I found it a IKEA last night for 8 Euro.
Now both Lance and Logan are squashed into it.
Boys!
I think that I have grown a lot in the almost 16 months since I've had Logan.
My heart warms when I see him smile, laugh, and or learn something new.
He just amazes me as I am sure every child does to their parents.
I am still learning some patience, but Logan sure is going to teach me if it kills him..or wait, kills me, whatever I am getting there!
I think of Arianna often. I know she's always with me since she's in my heart.
I have to check on Logan when he sleeps now though, it's just my thing now..
My heart is full..an angel and a prince.
My heart, my BOY!
That boy is my heart.
I say boy now. When did he turn from a baby into a boy?
I will be 24 years old on the 5th of December.
A week later on the 12th Logan will be 16 months old.
Man time flies.
Last years nursery theme was, "Winnie the Pooh."
This years bed room theme is,"Elmo & Sesame Street."
He likes Sesame Street, but LOVES Elmo.
Currently, though, he loves his ICE tent.
I found it a IKEA last night for 8 Euro.
Now both Lance and Logan are squashed into it.
Boys!
I think that I have grown a lot in the almost 16 months since I've had Logan.
My heart warms when I see him smile, laugh, and or learn something new.
He just amazes me as I am sure every child does to their parents.
I am still learning some patience, but Logan sure is going to teach me if it kills him..or wait, kills me, whatever I am getting there!
I think of Arianna often. I know she's always with me since she's in my heart.
I have to check on Logan when he sleeps now though, it's just my thing now..
My heart is full..an angel and a prince.
My heart, my BOY!
Facts & Finds..
Fact: We have more than enough stuff!
Fact: Moving has allowed me to go through everything and see what we're keeping, is to be sold, and or be thrifted.
Fact: I am still going through all of the boxes.
Fact: We're actually moving along nicely for just having moved in yesterday.
Fact: Good thing the moving company comes back for all of the boxes and paper - also a good thing they recycle it all...cause there's a lot of it! : )
Find: I found three panels of curtains for our room for $9 at the thrift store.
Find: I found a nice comfy pair of jeans my size for $1.50 at the thrift store.
Find: I found one nice top for the holidays and three other tops at the thrift store.
Find: I found Polish pottery as well.
Find: I found that moving shows you what you have, in the way of material things at least, and I am greatful for all that I have!
Here's to God's provision!
Fact: Moving has allowed me to go through everything and see what we're keeping, is to be sold, and or be thrifted.
Fact: I am still going through all of the boxes.
Fact: We're actually moving along nicely for just having moved in yesterday.
Fact: Good thing the moving company comes back for all of the boxes and paper - also a good thing they recycle it all...cause there's a lot of it! : )
Find: I found three panels of curtains for our room for $9 at the thrift store.
Find: I found a nice comfy pair of jeans my size for $1.50 at the thrift store.
Find: I found one nice top for the holidays and three other tops at the thrift store.
Find: I found Polish pottery as well.
Find: I found that moving shows you what you have, in the way of material things at least, and I am greatful for all that I have!
Here's to God's provision!
The DOG!
When you start out with,"The dog," it can never be good.
I went to the thrift store at 10am. It's only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays if that helps to explain my excitement.
I was on a mission, curtains for our bedroom and cheap if you PLEASE!
For those of you who don't know, Germans love big windows, Germans built our apartment, so we have the BIG windows.
So, I find the curtains, three panels, a total of $9 bucks. I can handle that.
I also find a few other things.
Come home, my hands are full and so I can't make it all the way up - ring my husband and he comes down to help me.
This is when it happens...
The dog somehow gets out, only we don't see Kahlua actually get out, rather I get someone ringing our apartment on the intercom.
"Do you have a black dog?" They ask me.
"Yes," I say confused.
"Well she's out here running around and she pooped on the front door mat too." She says.
"Okay, I am coming," I say mortified.
I get Kahlua upstairs, race back over to the thrift store for two decent floor mats, give the to my Husband and have him talk to the poor woman who's now mopping the steps near the door.
Bad thing is, I KNOW THIS WOMAN.
She's April from the PWOC (the chapel group.)
Well, here's to first impressions!
Bleck...
I went to the thrift store at 10am. It's only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays if that helps to explain my excitement.
I was on a mission, curtains for our bedroom and cheap if you PLEASE!
For those of you who don't know, Germans love big windows, Germans built our apartment, so we have the BIG windows.
So, I find the curtains, three panels, a total of $9 bucks. I can handle that.
I also find a few other things.
Come home, my hands are full and so I can't make it all the way up - ring my husband and he comes down to help me.
This is when it happens...
The dog somehow gets out, only we don't see Kahlua actually get out, rather I get someone ringing our apartment on the intercom.
"Do you have a black dog?" They ask me.
"Yes," I say confused.
"Well she's out here running around and she pooped on the front door mat too." She says.
"Okay, I am coming," I say mortified.
I get Kahlua upstairs, race back over to the thrift store for two decent floor mats, give the to my Husband and have him talk to the poor woman who's now mopping the steps near the door.
Bad thing is, I KNOW THIS WOMAN.
She's April from the PWOC (the chapel group.)
Well, here's to first impressions!
Bleck...
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