"My beloved is unto me as a bundle of myrrh." Song of Solomon 1:13
Monday, August 11th, 2008
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At times Lily does smile.
She is mostly happy. Lily is pretty good too. Seriously though, it has been helpful to have some help with the little girl.Saturday, July 19th, 2008
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Yesterday was my XXst birthday. Our neighbors, the Munderlohs, took us out to eat at the town pub and made me a chocolate cake! Mama sent a package of goodies, including these dark chocolate m&ms! Yum! For supper we had “birthday pizza” at an after rehearsal dinner for a wedding Phil is doing today. I was just happy to not have to cook!
The Munderlohs and their granddaughter Makala came over for the surprise lunch downtown!
This is the card my sweet husband made me.
I’m still creeped out when I look at our faces, but I love my dress! It’s a bit see through, but so glamorous with the “off one shoulder” design! Also note how tall Phil is, at least I think that’s Phil, his head seems a little small and he’s shaved his beard.Life was quite different now than this time last year! I’m really looking forward to the changes this year will bring.
Saturday, June 28th, 2008
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Our mamas came last week! They brought many wonderful things baby! I have more clothes than I or Lily Ruth will ever know what to do with! I can’t wait to put every little thing on her! They also brought a list of projects to get done while they were here. We spent the week sewing, cleaning, organizing and getting this place in order for our little one. We’re ready now Lily! At least we hope it’s Lily or Gerhardt will have to wear all these pretty pink dresses!
Our living room exploded with baby stuff after the shower.
Mama washed and folded until she couldn’t wash and fold anymore!
Then we started in the nursery! Paint color: Sand 4 or Baby Cafe au lait! Phil got the easy part…all the trim. I was banished to the living room so baby and I wouldn’t pass out or grow a third eye.
All finished painting!
Phil’s dad arrived Sunday with the furniture he had made!
The changing table.
The crib.
The bookshelf and ta da! The nursery was finished!
James and Sandy’s glider reupholstered in chocolate brown, Lily’s favorite.
Neil also made a little rocker for her.
Look at all her pretty clothes. These are just the up to 3 month sizes. There are two more closets full of the larger sizes. I can’t wait for Lily to be here!Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
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On his way to Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, cousin Wes stopped in Bancroft to visit for a few days. I was so happy to see him and show him how much fun our little corner of the world could be.
Phil had other plans for cousin Wes. Fun was not on the list.
First he’d fill this bucket with water.
Then he’d see just how much “all you can eat” chicken Wes could handle.
Then he’d stand around a cooler filled with, no not ice cold beer and pop, but grain.
And over a boiling pot of brown liquid. Keep stirring Wes!
After that, he put him to work in the garden. There were a lot of weeds to get rid of.
Finally after days of labor, Phil consented to let poor cousin Wes join us at the table for supper and maybe some conversation. Wes left on Thursday to begin a summer of intensive Greek studies, a walk in the park compared to his 3 days in Bancroft. Good luck cousin!