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>The Mamas Visit!

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!

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>Cousin Wes Visits.

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!

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>Happy Birthday!

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

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Yesterday was Phil’s 29th birthday! He was surprised with a wonderful breakfast of all his favorites; hash browns, boiled eggs, bacon and homemade biscuits. He’s such a lucky boy! Also, he finally got to open his cards and a present from my mom. Little did he know that the day would hold another surprise that evening, a secret meatball and spaghetti supper with some good friends! I’d busied myself all week plotting right under his nose and it really paid off.

A shirt from my mom!
Phil arrived home hoping to run off and play some basketball then have a quiet evening. I think he enjoyed what I had planned for him instead.Look how much fun he’s having!

I made baked spaghetti for the guests and myself, but Phil will have no part of spaghetti with meat in the sauce. He’s a strictly meatballs guy. He had his own birthday boy plate. These happen to be the best meatballs I’ve ever made. Believe it or not, I didn’t, he ate all of this.
There’s my baked spaghetti. It was a hit.
And a chocolate chip birthday cake. He did not eat all of this. I almost did though.

My surprise party went very well. I think I’ll do it again next year.

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>Gone To Texas!

Monday, May 5th, 2008

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In April, Lily and I spent a whole week in Austin! It was great to be with family and friends again after so long. Highlights included; amazing food I missed so much, a baby shower, Mama’s 60th birthday celebration, food, going to Starbucks, family coming all the way from Alabama, food, late nights, early mornings and did I mention food?
Me with Mama, brother, sister-in-law and nieces, on top of Austin’s new “mountain” near Lady Bird Lake formerly known as plain old Town Lake.
Me and Lily in the Bluebonnets! A Texas tradition. Sadly these were all I could find this time of year.
Hanging out in Mama’s back yard with all my homies.
And my Sofflings!
Sara Jane and I had a very special date at Starbucks! Mmmm, Mochas and Pumpkin Bread. Thank you Boo Boo!
Monday was Mama’s birthday. It was a day full of surprises, special features, balloons and FOOD!

Happy Birthday Mama!

After a fast and busy week it was time to get home to good ole’ Nebraska where my sweet husband and countless naps awaited my return.

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