Day 29-3 Wishes
1. I would lose all the baby weight from both pregnancies plus a little extra so I can get down to the weight I was when I got married.
2. We can pay off our debt in less than a year.
3. We find our dream home someday!
I have many more wishes but I know at least the first two are achievable...I think it is good to have wishes that are achievable :D
That's all for now...till next time!
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Day 28 of Blog Challenge
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
I HATE having a dirty house...I can't relax when I know I have a sink full of dishes, the hamper is full of clothes that need to be washed, you can wipe away dust from the tv screen or you can see the toothpaste on the mirror that has managed to cling to when it flies out of your mouth!!!! It drives me crazy!!! I started a cleaning chart before I had Adam because I knew I would need something to help me stay on track when it comes to cleaning. Here it is a list of things I do each day since Blogger won't let me upload my schedule.
Mondays:
This helps me to keep up on the cleaning so my house doesn't look like a mess. Hope it helps you if you struggle with keeping your place clean....also keep reading because I am going to do a "21 Days to Getting Organized" challenge. I would love it if people would join me in doing this challenge. Since Adam came along...the clutter has really started to bother me..so I figured I would do this challenge to help me!
Well that is all for now...till next time!
I HATE having a dirty house...I can't relax when I know I have a sink full of dishes, the hamper is full of clothes that need to be washed, you can wipe away dust from the tv screen or you can see the toothpaste on the mirror that has managed to cling to when it flies out of your mouth!!!! It drives me crazy!!! I started a cleaning chart before I had Adam because I knew I would need something to help me stay on track when it comes to cleaning. Here it is a list of things I do each day since Blogger won't let me upload my schedule.
Mondays:
Clean Bathrooms
Clean Microwave
Clutter
Wipe Cabinets
Clean Inside Cabinets
Tuesdays:
Dust House
Wash Windows
Clean Under sinks
Laundry
Clean Out Car
Wednesdays:
Vacuum House
Clean Fridge
Clutter
Clean Diaper Pail
File Paperwork
Thursdays:
Menu/Shop
Wash Light Switches
Clean Pantry
Wash Shower Curtain
Clean Linen closet
Fridays:
Wash Floors
Wash Door Knobs
Clutter
Clean Garbage Can
Saturdays:
Sheets/Towels
Sanitize Stuff
Glass Surfaces
Laundry
Sundays:
Sweep Floors
Clean Mirrors
Clean Desk
Organize Recipes
This helps me to keep up on the cleaning so my house doesn't look like a mess. Hope it helps you if you struggle with keeping your place clean....also keep reading because I am going to do a "21 Days to Getting Organized" challenge. I would love it if people would join me in doing this challenge. Since Adam came along...the clutter has really started to bother me..so I figured I would do this challenge to help me!
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Day 27 of Blog Challenge
Day 27-Pets
Since Nate & I got married we have been living in apartments so we are not allowed to have pets. At my mom's house I did have a couple of cats, Chewbacca (long haired white cat, very shy until he warms up to you) and Baby (long haired grey Persian that I got for Christmas 11 years ago) I loved my cats but unfortunately they both died before this post. Chewbacca died in the fall....he had some sort of throat cancer, my parents had to put him down because he was suffering and they couldn't watch him suffer anymore. Baby died on my mom's birthday this year in January. She suffered from Leukemia and my parents tried so many things to help her but one night she took a turn for the worst and my mom stayed up with her the whole night until she passed away. My family are pet lovers...especially when it comes to cats. They haven't got another pet yet because they are still trying to get over the loss of the two cats. I hope that someday when Nate & I have a house we will have pets...they can be expensive but the love they bring to a family and the memories they create are wonderful and I want my children to experience that!
That is all for now...till next time!
Since Nate & I got married we have been living in apartments so we are not allowed to have pets. At my mom's house I did have a couple of cats, Chewbacca (long haired white cat, very shy until he warms up to you) and Baby (long haired grey Persian that I got for Christmas 11 years ago) I loved my cats but unfortunately they both died before this post. Chewbacca died in the fall....he had some sort of throat cancer, my parents had to put him down because he was suffering and they couldn't watch him suffer anymore. Baby died on my mom's birthday this year in January. She suffered from Leukemia and my parents tried so many things to help her but one night she took a turn for the worst and my mom stayed up with her the whole night until she passed away. My family are pet lovers...especially when it comes to cats. They haven't got another pet yet because they are still trying to get over the loss of the two cats. I hope that someday when Nate & I have a house we will have pets...they can be expensive but the love they bring to a family and the memories they create are wonderful and I want my children to experience that!
That is all for now...till next time!
Day 26 of Blog Challenge
Day 26-Picture of your family
I don't have an update picture but here are a few!
I don't have an update picture but here are a few!
Nate's family
My family
Nate, Nataleigh & I
Nate & I with our newborn son, Adam
My parents with Nataleigh
Nate's parents with Adam
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Day 25 of Blog Challenge
Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs
Haha this is an easy one...I don't own one so I can't participate.
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Haha this is an easy one...I don't own one so I can't participate.
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Day 24 of Blog Challenge
Day 24-Something you've learned
Hmm...this is again a very interesting topic! I've learned so many things in my 27 years of life.
1. Love is a wonderful thing. My husband and kids are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! The time I get to spend with them everyday makes me a better wife & mom...They make me the person I am today!
2. Being an x-ray tech is pretty cool (well most of the time) we get to see some pretty interesting things and I love the career I have chosen.
3. God is so incredible that there is really no word to describe how great he is! I don't know how he sent his only son to die on the cross so that we could be forgiven and have eternal life....being a mom that would be impossible to do but he sacrificed him so we(his children) could spend eternity with him!
I could go on and on about the things I've learned but these are just a few. I need to catch up with my blog so I am going to stop here.
That's all for now....till next time!
Hmm...this is again a very interesting topic! I've learned so many things in my 27 years of life.
1. Love is a wonderful thing. My husband and kids are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! The time I get to spend with them everyday makes me a better wife & mom...They make me the person I am today!
2. Being an x-ray tech is pretty cool (well most of the time) we get to see some pretty interesting things and I love the career I have chosen.
3. God is so incredible that there is really no word to describe how great he is! I don't know how he sent his only son to die on the cross so that we could be forgiven and have eternal life....being a mom that would be impossible to do but he sacrificed him so we(his children) could spend eternity with him!
I could go on and on about the things I've learned but these are just a few. I need to catch up with my blog so I am going to stop here.
That's all for now....till next time!
Day 23 of Blog Challenge
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Honeymooning in Caseville, MI. It was very romantic and we had a lovely time. The cabin there is very rustic and there was a lot to do. They had an original Putt-Putt but when we went back there this last July it changed to a different type of mini golf. We also went on the carpet slide they have which is pretty fun. During our honeymoon, the town of Caseville was celebrating their annual "cheeseburger festival". All the restaurant and stores had different things going on and it was a lot of fun. Anyone who is married understands that the honeymoon is an awesome vacation because you are starting your lives as a married couple on this vacation. That is why it is my favorite vacation! Here are a few pictures of the vacay!
Honeymooning in Caseville, MI. It was very romantic and we had a lovely time. The cabin there is very rustic and there was a lot to do. They had an original Putt-Putt but when we went back there this last July it changed to a different type of mini golf. We also went on the carpet slide they have which is pretty fun. During our honeymoon, the town of Caseville was celebrating their annual "cheeseburger festival". All the restaurant and stores had different things going on and it was a lot of fun. Anyone who is married understands that the honeymoon is an awesome vacation because you are starting your lives as a married couple on this vacation. That is why it is my favorite vacation! Here are a few pictures of the vacay!
Walking in Caseville during the cheeseburger festival
Getting ready to go home to Indiana to start unpacking and start our lives!
The first sunset we saw at the cabin
One of my favorite pictures of Nate...I love everything about it!
Well that is all for now....till next time!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Day 22 of Blog Challenge
Day 22-Favorite city
Hmm...this is a different topic to think about. I really like Ann Arbor and Lansing. They have a lot more to do than Jackson..however if we are talking about my favorite city in the world that is a tough one. I have traveled to few different countries and I must say I love the cities in the Philippines the best. Tuguegaro City which is the north part of the main island and is where I have some wonderful friends that I hope to see again some day. We stay in contact via Facebook and it is nice to catch up with them from time to time! The reason why I love it there so much is the temperature, the breath taking views and the wonderful memories. It is quite the place!
Another city is for sure Mishawaka. This is where Nate & I moved to right after we got married. It is a big town with so much to do and of course lots of different options on where to eat :D One of our favorite places to eat out at was at a place called Five Guys..it's a burger shop that is AWESOME!!! Not only did we move to Mishawaka after we got married but it was Nataleigh's first home. This makes Mishawaka more important than any other city!
Well that is all for now....till next time!
Hmm...this is a different topic to think about. I really like Ann Arbor and Lansing. They have a lot more to do than Jackson..however if we are talking about my favorite city in the world that is a tough one. I have traveled to few different countries and I must say I love the cities in the Philippines the best. Tuguegaro City which is the north part of the main island and is where I have some wonderful friends that I hope to see again some day. We stay in contact via Facebook and it is nice to catch up with them from time to time! The reason why I love it there so much is the temperature, the breath taking views and the wonderful memories. It is quite the place!
Another city is for sure Mishawaka. This is where Nate & I moved to right after we got married. It is a big town with so much to do and of course lots of different options on where to eat :D One of our favorite places to eat out at was at a place called Five Guys..it's a burger shop that is AWESOME!!! Not only did we move to Mishawaka after we got married but it was Nataleigh's first home. This makes Mishawaka more important than any other city!
Well that is all for now....till next time!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Day 21 of Blog Challenge
Day 21-Picture of yourself
At Mom2Mom group...this was the diaper shower they threw for me
Nataleigh and I the night before I gave birth to Adam
A couple hours after I had Adam
I love this picture with my little boy!
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Day 20 of Blog Challenge
Day 20-Nicknames
From family: Em, Emmy, Emma is most common, momma, mommy, mom
From Nate: he has so many! Most common is babe...I know he has called Megan and Dorothy it on several occasions and this makes me laugh haha!
That's all for now...till next time!
From family: Em, Emmy, Emma is most common, momma, mommy, mom
From Nate: he has so many! Most common is babe...I know he has called Megan and Dorothy it on several occasions and this makes me laugh haha!
That's all for now...till next time!
Day 19 of Blog Challenge
Day 19-Something you miss
I know I haven't had Adam for that long but I do miss feeling his kicks inside my belly :D He was quite an active baby. I just love having him here though...he is a bundle of joy and such a good baby! God has blessed my family!
That's all for now...till next time!
I know I haven't had Adam for that long but I do miss feeling his kicks inside my belly :D He was quite an active baby. I just love having him here though...he is a bundle of joy and such a good baby! God has blessed my family!
That's all for now...till next time!
Day 18 of Blog Challenge
Day 18-Something you regret
I could go on and on about all the things I regret but I am not going to. I have learned many thing from the time I rebelled against my mom and other hard lessons from ignorant decisions I have made in my short time on this earth. God has given us all a free will to choose what we want...sometimes we make the right decision and this makes him happy but I think a lot of the time we make the wrong decision and God doesn't like our choice but he loves us regardless....because of this love we should confess to him and others if we have made a bad decision.
That's all for now...till next time!
I could go on and on about all the things I regret but I am not going to. I have learned many thing from the time I rebelled against my mom and other hard lessons from ignorant decisions I have made in my short time on this earth. God has given us all a free will to choose what we want...sometimes we make the right decision and this makes him happy but I think a lot of the time we make the wrong decision and God doesn't like our choice but he loves us regardless....because of this love we should confess to him and others if we have made a bad decision.
That's all for now...till next time!
Day 17 of Blog Challenge
Day 17-Something you're looking forward to
Well this one I feel is a little hard to decide but I guess I am looking forward to the Belcher Reunion I am organizing that is going to be Memorial Day weekend.
Nataleigh's birthday is coming up and I want to start getting prepared for that.
We would like to move into a bigger place but not sure if we will end up doing that.
Having everyone in the family meet little Adam.
Being able to go out again once RSV season has calmed down so our little guy doesn't get sick.
SPRING!!!!! & SUMMER!!!!!!
I think that is all I am looking forward to.
That's all for now...till next time!
Well this one I feel is a little hard to decide but I guess I am looking forward to the Belcher Reunion I am organizing that is going to be Memorial Day weekend.
Nataleigh's birthday is coming up and I want to start getting prepared for that.
We would like to move into a bigger place but not sure if we will end up doing that.
Having everyone in the family meet little Adam.
Being able to go out again once RSV season has calmed down so our little guy doesn't get sick.
SPRING!!!!! & SUMMER!!!!!!
I think that is all I am looking forward to.
That's all for now...till next time!
Day 16 of Blog Challenge
Day 16-Dream house
This one is a toughy...I love houses so I will describe it...maybe I can find a picture later.
I would like it to have a bedroom for each child (not sure how many that is going to be), a master suite with walk-in closets with great built-in organizers, and a bathroom to connect that is spacious (needs to have a shower and a jacuzzi tub!) I would love a nice entry way with a closet for coats for all seasons or a mud room that could hold all the coats for the various seasons. A nice laundry room that is super organized with baskets for each person in the house to put away their clothes and bins to help sort laundry. I would prefer it to have 2 more bathrooms so that we could entertain more. A den would be nice to hold all of our books and computer desk. I would like a dining room that could be a separate room or it could be an open floor plan that opens up to the living room and kitchen. The kitchen needs to be big because the women in the family like to cook and we all need our space...anyone remember Thanksgiving 2008? haha! It was cramped in our kitchen. It would be nice to have a large living room with a fireplace and multiple areas to lounge around and entertain family/friends. I would also like a finished basement so that we could host larger family get togethers as well. In the basement it could have another bathroom and bedroom for guests (their own living quarters basically) A garage is necessary for Nate...I think of his needs too :D A nice size backyard for the kids to play in and run around and have a great time. I really enjoyed having a large yard to play in growing up. I think that is my all on my list. Not sure how many square feet this "Dream House" would have to be but I am guessing around 3000 square feet.
Well that is all for now...till next time!
This one is a toughy...I love houses so I will describe it...maybe I can find a picture later.
I would like it to have a bedroom for each child (not sure how many that is going to be), a master suite with walk-in closets with great built-in organizers, and a bathroom to connect that is spacious (needs to have a shower and a jacuzzi tub!) I would love a nice entry way with a closet for coats for all seasons or a mud room that could hold all the coats for the various seasons. A nice laundry room that is super organized with baskets for each person in the house to put away their clothes and bins to help sort laundry. I would prefer it to have 2 more bathrooms so that we could entertain more. A den would be nice to hold all of our books and computer desk. I would like a dining room that could be a separate room or it could be an open floor plan that opens up to the living room and kitchen. The kitchen needs to be big because the women in the family like to cook and we all need our space...anyone remember Thanksgiving 2008? haha! It was cramped in our kitchen. It would be nice to have a large living room with a fireplace and multiple areas to lounge around and entertain family/friends. I would also like a finished basement so that we could host larger family get togethers as well. In the basement it could have another bathroom and bedroom for guests (their own living quarters basically) A garage is necessary for Nate...I think of his needs too :D A nice size backyard for the kids to play in and run around and have a great time. I really enjoyed having a large yard to play in growing up. I think that is my all on my list. Not sure how many square feet this "Dream House" would have to be but I am guessing around 3000 square feet.
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Day 15 of Blog Challenge
Day 15-Bible verse
The verse I kept saying over and over in my head when I was giving birth...
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
This helped me stay focused and push through the pain. God gave me the right husband to help me through, the perfect nurse to help me calm down and focus and a great doctor to deliver Adam. All praise to Him!
That's all for now...till next time!
The verse I kept saying over and over in my head when I was giving birth...
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
This helped me stay focused and push through the pain. God gave me the right husband to help me through, the perfect nurse to help me calm down and focus and a great doctor to deliver Adam. All praise to Him!
That's all for now...till next time!
Day 14 of Blog Challenge
Day 14-A picture you love
Had a hard time deciding but these are the ones I love!
Had a hard time deciding but these are the ones I love!
My sweet family
That's all for now...till next time!
Day 13 of Blog Challenge
So I haven't been blogging lately but for a great reason. I had my son, Adam a week ago today...so I guess I am going to play catch up...
Day 13-Goals
These are in no particular order...just things I was thinking of this morning.
1. To be debt free in 2 years (my time frame)
2. Be the best mom and wife I can be with God's guidance and help
3. Nurse Adam for at least one year
4. Possible go back to work 3 days a month...we'll see after a few more weeks
5. Get Adam sleeping through the night by 10 weeks...hoping sooner..he is doing great so far!
6. Do daily devotions on my own, with my kids and with Nate
7. Teach my kids about the Lord so they will want a personal relationship with Him....very important.
8. Figure out if we are going to home school the kids or do private schooling...big decision to make.
9. Take time out daily to spend quality time with Nate.
10. Live on a budget, within or below our means so we can give more
11. Buy a house with cash...no mortgage :D...we'll see how that one turns out!
12. Buy cars with cash only never take out a loan again!
13. Be content with my situation...whatever it may be
14. Lose weight and maintain a healthy weight (the weight I was at for our wedding)
15. Provide healthy meals for my family to enjoy & thrive from
Well that is all I could think of this morning.
That's all for now...till next time!
Day 13-Goals
These are in no particular order...just things I was thinking of this morning.
1. To be debt free in 2 years (my time frame)
2. Be the best mom and wife I can be with God's guidance and help
3. Nurse Adam for at least one year
4. Possible go back to work 3 days a month...we'll see after a few more weeks
5. Get Adam sleeping through the night by 10 weeks...hoping sooner..he is doing great so far!
6. Do daily devotions on my own, with my kids and with Nate
7. Teach my kids about the Lord so they will want a personal relationship with Him....very important.
8. Figure out if we are going to home school the kids or do private schooling...big decision to make.
9. Take time out daily to spend quality time with Nate.
10. Live on a budget, within or below our means so we can give more
11. Buy a house with cash...no mortgage :D...we'll see how that one turns out!
12. Buy cars with cash only never take out a loan again!
13. Be content with my situation...whatever it may be
14. Lose weight and maintain a healthy weight (the weight I was at for our wedding)
15. Provide healthy meals for my family to enjoy & thrive from
Well that is all I could think of this morning.
That's all for now...till next time!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Day 12 of Blog Challenge
Day 12-What you believe
I believe in God and that his only Son, Jesus Christ, died on the cross for our sins. If you confess your sins then he will forgive you of your sins. Ask Jesus into your heart and his spirit will come in and be with you all the days of your life.
I made this important decision when I was a freshmen in high school. I was at Camp Barakel and the speaker was Tom Harmon. He came around to each group and talked to us and he said something so profound to me I will never ever forget it. He said, "God will never divorce himself from us." That's all and it brought me to tears and I know God had been working on my heart and I was scared to confess my sins and believe in him and ask him to come into my heart but after hearing that I had my friend Michelle go with me to the back stairwell and she prayed with me.
I had some good years and some bad years where I rebelled against my parents...but God's voice was still in me and he drew me back to himself. I apologized to my parents and started to go to church again. One of the ladies from the church I was attending took me under her wing and disciplined me...I didn't have that at the last church I was in...I didn't know you were to read your Bible and there were other things
I believe in God and that his only Son, Jesus Christ, died on the cross for our sins. If you confess your sins then he will forgive you of your sins. Ask Jesus into your heart and his spirit will come in and be with you all the days of your life.
I made this important decision when I was a freshmen in high school. I was at Camp Barakel and the speaker was Tom Harmon. He came around to each group and talked to us and he said something so profound to me I will never ever forget it. He said, "God will never divorce himself from us." That's all and it brought me to tears and I know God had been working on my heart and I was scared to confess my sins and believe in him and ask him to come into my heart but after hearing that I had my friend Michelle go with me to the back stairwell and she prayed with me.
I had some good years and some bad years where I rebelled against my parents...but God's voice was still in me and he drew me back to himself. I apologized to my parents and started to go to church again. One of the ladies from the church I was attending took me under her wing and disciplined me...I didn't have that at the last church I was in...I didn't know you were to read your Bible and there were other things
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Day 11 of Blog Challenge
Day 11-Favorite TV shows
Absolute favorite TV show is The Amazing Race....love to see all the sights and challenges...plus it's a great family show.
I also really enjoy watching The Office, Celebrity Apprentice, Let's Make A Deal, The Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, American Idol and Dateline or 20/20 specials. Man I didn't realize how much TV I watch...granted I don't watch them all everyday....not having a 19 month old...however Nataleigh loves Wheel of Fortune...she loves to guess the letters..its is super cute!
Well that's all for now...till next time!
Absolute favorite TV show is The Amazing Race....love to see all the sights and challenges...plus it's a great family show.
I also really enjoy watching The Office, Celebrity Apprentice, Let's Make A Deal, The Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, American Idol and Dateline or 20/20 specials. Man I didn't realize how much TV I watch...granted I don't watch them all everyday....not having a 19 month old...however Nataleigh loves Wheel of Fortune...she loves to guess the letters..its is super cute!
Well that's all for now...till next time!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Day 10 of Blog Challenge
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Well this is a pretty easy one....I'm afraid of the dark for the most part especially when I am alone. If I have other people around me I'm fine but my mind starts to deceive me and I freak myself out...it's silly I know! However when I do go to sleep I have to have my room pitch black...any kind of light keeps me up for a while. I don't get it but that's how it is.
I'm also afraid of spiders and snakes..they creep me out!
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Well this is a pretty easy one....I'm afraid of the dark for the most part especially when I am alone. If I have other people around me I'm fine but my mind starts to deceive me and I freak myself out...it's silly I know! However when I do go to sleep I have to have my room pitch black...any kind of light keeps me up for a while. I don't get it but that's how it is.
I'm also afraid of spiders and snakes..they creep me out!
Well that is all for now...till next time!
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