Tuesday:
Since it is getting to be crunch time with Nate graduating I have to have my "A-game" on and get to cracking at getting some things done around the apartment. First thing to do: make invitations for his graduation. CHECK! Made them yesterday and I am sending them out today...so excited! They turned out really well and Nate liked them....BONUS!! Next thing to do is get some party stuff for decorations....CHECK! I did that a few weeks ago when I was at my in-laws house. It was so much fun going shopping with Dottie & Nataleigh! I bought the paper plates, cups, plastic ware and plastic table covers. I already have the clubhouse at our apartments booked for his party so one more thing to check off my list! YAY! I love when my list starts to dwindle down! I also ordered a cake for the party...I changed the design a little bit from what the store had so now it looks great! Hopefully it will taste great too!
Wednesday:
Nataleigh hasn't been feeling very well the last couple of days so I wasn't able to finish my post from the other day. This morning I deep cleaned the kitchen so that it will be ready for a final inspection as we get ready to move hopefully in May. I cleaned for 3 hours....scrubbing the floor by hand, cleaning the cupboards, stove, countertops, walls, dishwasher and microwave. I still need to clean inside the oven, microwave and fridge. I love having a clean kitchen. It makes me feel great! I spend so much time in there so I like having it clean & smelling good!
I decided I am going to deep clean one room at a time before we get ready to move and just keep up on the other rooms until they are all deep cleaned! If Nate's interview goes well we might know something by next week and then the real fun will begin. Packing, cleaning and moving! Looking forward to it and having more space! Please keep Nate in your prayers for his interview on Friday at 11! He has the very last interview and I think that's important to leave them with the last impression. That's all for now!
Till next time!
p.s. Nate graduates in only 18 more days! woo hoo!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
7 Things Sunday
Happy Sunday everyone! Here are my newest thoughts/ideas/milestones/events coming up
1. Nate has an interview on Friday at 11am woo hoo! I am hoping it all works out!!! We are now down to 20 days till Nate graduates! It's so close I can taste it!
2. Nataleigh woke up with a snotty nose this morning....first time ever! Poor baby keeps producing so much snot...I did read when they get snotty noses that's a sign of teething so I am keeping my fingers crossed! (although I have been saying this since she was 3 months old...I'm bound to be right one of these times!) She is in good spirits though and still happy as can be....the only time she is upset is when I use the nasal suction to get all the snot out of her little nose! After that's done she's back to being happy Nataleigh!
3. Today we are going to start Nataleigh on carrots...it's her first time for having them and I know she will do good.
4. I have an opportunity to get a job with my previous employer for either full-time, part-time or on-call which could be a huge blessing to our family! Please keep me in your prayers!
5. I am working on a piece of jewelry for Nate's graduation...It's similar to a piece I am fixing for my mother-in-law but it is different colors. My piece is royal blue, silver and white...I love it! I'll post pictures once I get my camera back...I am going to make earrings to match the necklace.
6. I am really excited because when we were at my parents house this last weekend my mom informed me that she wants to re-do their kitchen. I thought sweet, and then asked her what she has planned. She and my step-dad haven't come up with anything yet and she wants me to come up with some layouts...I am SO PUMPED!!!! I love decorating and interior design (I wanted to go to school for it at one point in my life...and I just love HGTV) but since we live in an apartment we can't paint and I don't have a lot of money or space to work with so this is right up my alley!!! I get to spend someone else's money and I get to design something for them! I will show some pictures once I get started with my planning!
7. Church was excellent today. We had a guest speaker and he preached about his ministry with the youth. It was very insightful and I learned how our generation is and how parenting is so crucial in the development, nourishment and guidance of our children. He gave practical ways to share the gospel in an everyday situation showing grace, love and patience. He was holding a parents' seminar after the second service but little Nataleigh needed to eat so we decided to leave. During the service however, it made me look at my life and how I handle everyday situations and I wondered if I am making a difference in anyone's life. I know that I am in my family by being a dedicated wife and mother and I know I can be better with God's help. I need to remember that God has to be the center of everything or else I am doing it in my own strength...which is way harder than letting Him lead and me following His lead.
Well that is all for now....hope everyone has a wonderful day! Till next time!!!
1. Nate has an interview on Friday at 11am woo hoo! I am hoping it all works out!!! We are now down to 20 days till Nate graduates! It's so close I can taste it!
2. Nataleigh woke up with a snotty nose this morning....first time ever! Poor baby keeps producing so much snot...I did read when they get snotty noses that's a sign of teething so I am keeping my fingers crossed! (although I have been saying this since she was 3 months old...I'm bound to be right one of these times!) She is in good spirits though and still happy as can be....the only time she is upset is when I use the nasal suction to get all the snot out of her little nose! After that's done she's back to being happy Nataleigh!
3. Today we are going to start Nataleigh on carrots...it's her first time for having them and I know she will do good.
4. I have an opportunity to get a job with my previous employer for either full-time, part-time or on-call which could be a huge blessing to our family! Please keep me in your prayers!
5. I am working on a piece of jewelry for Nate's graduation...It's similar to a piece I am fixing for my mother-in-law but it is different colors. My piece is royal blue, silver and white...I love it! I'll post pictures once I get my camera back...I am going to make earrings to match the necklace.
6. I am really excited because when we were at my parents house this last weekend my mom informed me that she wants to re-do their kitchen. I thought sweet, and then asked her what she has planned. She and my step-dad haven't come up with anything yet and she wants me to come up with some layouts...I am SO PUMPED!!!! I love decorating and interior design (I wanted to go to school for it at one point in my life...and I just love HGTV) but since we live in an apartment we can't paint and I don't have a lot of money or space to work with so this is right up my alley!!! I get to spend someone else's money and I get to design something for them! I will show some pictures once I get started with my planning!
7. Church was excellent today. We had a guest speaker and he preached about his ministry with the youth. It was very insightful and I learned how our generation is and how parenting is so crucial in the development, nourishment and guidance of our children. He gave practical ways to share the gospel in an everyday situation showing grace, love and patience. He was holding a parents' seminar after the second service but little Nataleigh needed to eat so we decided to leave. During the service however, it made me look at my life and how I handle everyday situations and I wondered if I am making a difference in anyone's life. I know that I am in my family by being a dedicated wife and mother and I know I can be better with God's help. I need to remember that God has to be the center of everything or else I am doing it in my own strength...which is way harder than letting Him lead and me following His lead.
Well that is all for now....hope everyone has a wonderful day! Till next time!!!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Playing with momma & dadda
Today Nate had clinicals and it was raining out so Nataleigh & I had a playdate inside! She just loves to play infront of the mirror...she likes other babies and hasn't figured out that it's her own reflection she is playing with! I love it!
After she was done playing with the mirror, she wanted to roll all over the floor and play with her toys. As she played, I did some housework (cleaned the kitchen, reorganized the closet, cleaned the bedroom and did the laundry). She is such a joy to have around...I would be so bored without her when Nate is gone.
The other day Nate was playing with her and I got a few cute pictures I wanted to share with you all! He was feeding her some apple juice...he informed me that she learned how to hold her own bottle...something I don't usually see since I nurse her....but he told me that one day he wanted her to hold the bottle and decided he wasn't going to give it to her until she held it by herself! I thought it might be a little mean at first but then I realized that she is smart enough to do it and it didn't take her long before she was holding her own bottle! Hope you enjoy these cute pictures!
I just love this last picture because she loves to copy people!
Well that's all for now....till next time!
After she was done playing with the mirror, she wanted to roll all over the floor and play with her toys. As she played, I did some housework (cleaned the kitchen, reorganized the closet, cleaned the bedroom and did the laundry). She is such a joy to have around...I would be so bored without her when Nate is gone.
The other day Nate was playing with her and I got a few cute pictures I wanted to share with you all! He was feeding her some apple juice...he informed me that she learned how to hold her own bottle...something I don't usually see since I nurse her....but he told me that one day he wanted her to hold the bottle and decided he wasn't going to give it to her until she held it by herself! I thought it might be a little mean at first but then I realized that she is smart enough to do it and it didn't take her long before she was holding her own bottle! Hope you enjoy these cute pictures!
I just love this last picture because she loves to copy people!
Well that's all for now....till next time!
Bridesmaid Dresses
My brother-in-law Jesse is getting married August 14 and his fiancee sent me an email with a list of bridesmaid dresses. So this morning I went to David's Bridal and tried on the six dresses and took some pictures. I had a lot of fun doing it and I was even by myself! The girl that helped me (Amy) was really sweet and took the photos...here is what they looked like:
1.
Not a huge fan of this one..it was a size too big and show a lot of cleavage!
2.
I liked this one...It fit really well! I didn't mind that it was strapless either! Her color is clover (the color of the first dress)
3.
This one was okay...Nate thought the material hanging down in the middle front looked like a curtain so he didn't like this one.
4.
My favorite one so far....it fit me so good with my body type! Plus I like dresses that have a strap to them.
5.
Nate thought this dress looks like something Athena would wear...I don't have her body but maybe by the time this wedding is here I could!
6.
Not my favorite one but it was ok. Not too sure about the whole one-shouldered look...it's something I don't typically wear. I feel like I am too broad to wear a dress like this!
When I first got there I picked out one with the size I thought I would be and then Amy helped me with the rest. I tried on a size 14 and it was too big! Thank God! Next size 12...yup she was able to zip her up all the way!!! Woo hoo!!! I can fit into a size 12! WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!! I tried on a few more dresses and I got into a size 10! A 10! WHAT!!!! Yes indeed I did! YEAH BABY!! Now back to reality....their dresses run rather big so it might not be my true size but to be able to fit into those numbers made me feel like gold!
So what do you all think? I would love to hear feedback and then I will let you know which dress my future sister-in-law chooses! I'm excited to see what she chooses!
Till next time!
1.
Not a huge fan of this one..it was a size too big and show a lot of cleavage!
2.
I liked this one...It fit really well! I didn't mind that it was strapless either! Her color is clover (the color of the first dress)
3.
This one was okay...Nate thought the material hanging down in the middle front looked like a curtain so he didn't like this one.
4.
My favorite one so far....it fit me so good with my body type! Plus I like dresses that have a strap to them.
5.
Nate thought this dress looks like something Athena would wear...I don't have her body but maybe by the time this wedding is here I could!
6.
Not my favorite one but it was ok. Not too sure about the whole one-shouldered look...it's something I don't typically wear. I feel like I am too broad to wear a dress like this!
When I first got there I picked out one with the size I thought I would be and then Amy helped me with the rest. I tried on a size 14 and it was too big! Thank God! Next size 12...yup she was able to zip her up all the way!!! Woo hoo!!! I can fit into a size 12! WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!! I tried on a few more dresses and I got into a size 10! A 10! WHAT!!!! Yes indeed I did! YEAH BABY!! Now back to reality....their dresses run rather big so it might not be my true size but to be able to fit into those numbers made me feel like gold!
So what do you all think? I would love to hear feedback and then I will let you know which dress my future sister-in-law chooses! I'm excited to see what she chooses!
Till next time!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Easter
Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a blessed Easter! Nate, Nataleigh & I were visiting with Nate's family from Friday till Sunday. We went to church with Megan & Pat where they had a potluck breakfast! It was so good and they had one of my favorite breakfast foods....sausage, biscuits and gravy!!! YUMMY!!!! The service was great. After the service we went out to visit Liam's grave site. Megan and Pat chose the perfect place for him...the sun was shining down and it was very moving...it was the first time I had been back to visit his grave site. I imagined seeing him standing there hand-in-hand with Jesus looking down at us...it was beautiful! Since it was resurrection Sunday I know that is exactly where he is!
After church, we headed over to Grandma Cumings house for dinner. She had prepared chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, Megan made an awesome grape salad (need that recipe!), green bean casserole, stuffing and salad. It was so nice to visit with most of the cousins, aunts & uncles! It had been a very long time since they all saw Nataleigh so I was really happy to be able to spend Easter with them. Megan and Dorothy (my Mother-in-law) planned a little Easter egg hunt for Nataleigh...they had filled 5 eggs with the puffs she enjoys and then they hid them in the back yard. After we got done taking family pictures, we headed out back and I helped Nataleigh find the eggs. Here are a few pictures from my camera...I only have a few because I had a full card...boo! Hope you enjoy them!
After dinner we drove to my parents house and took some more Easter pictures/ 9 month pictures of Nataleigh...it was so much fun! They are still on my mom's card so when I make a disc I will post them! Nataleigh had a lot of fun with rolling around on the floor. She got papa laughing pretty hard! Even uncle Nick had a blast watching her show off! She would roll all over the place and suck on her toes! What a joy she is to all of us!
The Buchinger Family
Momma helping Nataleigh find Easter eggs!
Nataleigh found an egg!
Nataleigh picking up the egg!
Well that is all for now...till next time!
After church, we headed over to Grandma Cumings house for dinner. She had prepared chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, Megan made an awesome grape salad (need that recipe!), green bean casserole, stuffing and salad. It was so nice to visit with most of the cousins, aunts & uncles! It had been a very long time since they all saw Nataleigh so I was really happy to be able to spend Easter with them. Megan and Dorothy (my Mother-in-law) planned a little Easter egg hunt for Nataleigh...they had filled 5 eggs with the puffs she enjoys and then they hid them in the back yard. After we got done taking family pictures, we headed out back and I helped Nataleigh find the eggs. Here are a few pictures from my camera...I only have a few because I had a full card...boo! Hope you enjoy them!
After dinner we drove to my parents house and took some more Easter pictures/ 9 month pictures of Nataleigh...it was so much fun! They are still on my mom's card so when I make a disc I will post them! Nataleigh had a lot of fun with rolling around on the floor. She got papa laughing pretty hard! Even uncle Nick had a blast watching her show off! She would roll all over the place and suck on her toes! What a joy she is to all of us!
The Buchinger Family
Momma helping Nataleigh find Easter eggs!
Nataleigh found an egg!
Nataleigh picking up the egg!
Well that is all for now...till next time!
Monday, April 5, 2010
MY FIRST AWARD!!!!!
Anne my sister-in-law from The Makings of a Baby Ostie awarded me with the Preppy Mafia award! I am honored that you chose me Anne! Thank you so much!
1. Who is your Style Icon?
Hm...this is a tough one because if you saw my style you wouldn't ask me about it because I need a lot of help in this area!!!! I do like the way my sister-in-laws dress..they have a wonderful collection of clothes....they are classy, up-to-date and extremely stylish in my opinion...I would say they inspire me...I don't dress like any stars because I just cannot afford it so I do what I can!
2. What is your favorite Socialite Lit. Book?
I'm not an avid reader so I don't have an answer for this question.
3.Favorite party theme?
I love decorating for the holidays...I can't narrow it down because I love all of them!!! Each one has their own style and colors that coordinate with it so it's hard to say....I do love Fall though!
4. Go-to Halloween costume
Nate & I have not been to a Halloween party together so I don't have one..but my little Nataleigh was a pumpkin this last year...she was so cute...here are a few pictures of what she looked like!
5. Extravagance you can't live without.
I love Victoria's Secret shampoo and conditioner! They smell so good and make my hair shine! I feel pretty when I use these products! I don't spend much money on myself but I do treat myself to these two things!
6. Living person you admire.
I admire a bunch of people...other mothers for their hard work, my mom for raising my brother and I and more reasons than I can type! My husband...he treats me so good and is such a hard worker at everything he puts his mind to! My in-laws because they are a very close family and I am so happy to be apart of it! My grandparents because they helped my mom out when she needed their help and were awesome to live so close to and Nick (my brother) he is very laid back and has a wonderful sense of humor.
7. Greatest Fear?
I am afraid that something will happen to my husband or to my baby, also that my parents would die without knowing God.
8. Traits you deplore in yourself.
Selfishness with my time and laziness
9. What talent would you most like to have?
I would love to be able to sing well.
10. What is your greatest achievement?
Being a mom is at the top, being a wife, getting my degree in radiology.
Okay enough about me!
I have to tag 10 people, so in no particular order:
Our Journey...
As The Forest(e) Grows
Love, Actually
The Idea Room
Finding Fabulous
My Dear Trash
Shanty2Chic
somewhat simple
Design-Aholic
A girl and a glue gun
The rules:
Post the "Preppy Mafia" picture on your blog.
Tell who tagged you.
Answer the questions.
Tag 10 people & let them know you tagged them!
7 Things Sunday
Sorry this is a day late but better late than never is what I think! So here we go!
1. Since yesterday was Easter it is number 1! God sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross and then 3 days later He rose again! He took upon our sin so that we may have everlasting life! Easter is one of the most important if not the most important event that has ever happened in our history!!!
2. So sad that Michigan State played so bad on Saturday...what a disappointment!
3. Nataleigh can wave hi/bye now! Woo hoo!
4. Nate has 26 more days till graduation! YAY!!!! His interview is in 11 more days...getting excited about both of these important days!
5. I love spending time with my family! We were at my in-laws house from Friday till Sunday and then at my parents house yesterday and came home this morning....everyone had a wonderful time! I will post pictures later! I have a ton to share!
6. How about this weather we are having???!!!! I love Spring with the grass getting greener and the birds chirping and especially the warmer weather! I wish it was like this all year round...no humidity and just sun!
7. One of my favorite dips is Guacamole! There are so many varieties that it makes it interesting to try out new ones and compare and contrast which one is best...my favorite is from my mom! She makes a mean guac!
So there it is folks! Hope you enjoy reading it! Does anyone have a favorite dip they enjoy?
Till next time!
1. Since yesterday was Easter it is number 1! God sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross and then 3 days later He rose again! He took upon our sin so that we may have everlasting life! Easter is one of the most important if not the most important event that has ever happened in our history!!!
2. So sad that Michigan State played so bad on Saturday...what a disappointment!
3. Nataleigh can wave hi/bye now! Woo hoo!
4. Nate has 26 more days till graduation! YAY!!!! His interview is in 11 more days...getting excited about both of these important days!
5. I love spending time with my family! We were at my in-laws house from Friday till Sunday and then at my parents house yesterday and came home this morning....everyone had a wonderful time! I will post pictures later! I have a ton to share!
6. How about this weather we are having???!!!! I love Spring with the grass getting greener and the birds chirping and especially the warmer weather! I wish it was like this all year round...no humidity and just sun!
7. One of my favorite dips is Guacamole! There are so many varieties that it makes it interesting to try out new ones and compare and contrast which one is best...my favorite is from my mom! She makes a mean guac!
So there it is folks! Hope you enjoy reading it! Does anyone have a favorite dip they enjoy?
Till next time!
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