This past weekend was spent with Ryan's extended family in Minoqua, WI. We all gathered at his uncle's cabin to have fun, catch up with each other, meet new family members and to dedicate the place to Don. Don passed away last summer and Jerry named the new cabin "Don's Place." It was a great weekend! We got to see family that we haven't seen in a year...including new great grandchildren! Boy, there were lots of kids running around.
Ryan and I stayed through Monday...which means we had the place to ourselves Sunday afternoon to Monday. We read, slept, and played backgammon and cribbage. We also went into Minoqua on Sunday and went through the shops. It was very relaxing and very hard to come home!
We are leaving tomorrow to go camping at LuWiSoMo in Wild Rose. It is family weekend and should be lots of fun!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Monday, July 31, 2006
Hello Everyone!
I always have good intentions of keeping this blog up to date, but I always fail! These past few weeks have been very busy and emotional. Two weeks ago, my grandmother was brought to Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. She was diagnosed with a large brain tumor. She decided to go home (King Veteran's Home) instead of having surgery. Ryan and I had a chance to visit her a few times, but she passed away last week. The memorial service will be in August to celebrate her walk with Jesus. Prayers for the family and friends would be greatly appreciated!
Ryan and I took our very first-just the 2 of us-camping trip 2 weekends ago. We had a great time! The weather was great( and the company even better!). We had a brief storm...we always do when we camp...but managed to stay dry by playing darts and cribbage at a local restraunt/bar. I managed to beat Ryan once in cribbage! We also played a few rounds on frisbee golf...I beat Ryan once (the first time ever!). We also played a round at Nordic Mountain...which was the craziest and hardest course ever! You start and the base...go up...come down....go up...and come down. We quit halfway through...we were tired! Ryan managed to get poison ivy somewhere there too!
This past weekend our friend Dan came down from the Twin Cities to go to Packer Training Camp. We went both Friday and Saturday....HOT, HOT, HOT!!!! It was fun to see the new Packers this year and to see what the team is going to look like. While I enjoyed myself....the boys were in heaven. Ahhh, thus begins the football season! On Friday, we also took in a Green Bay Blizzard game. This is our arena football team. This was our first Blizzard game and let me tell you, this is a whole different culture! It was very fun...but the people in attendance were very different than a normal football game.
Today is so hot...about 100+ degrees! I am trying to stay cool and enjoy what is left of my summer!
I always have good intentions of keeping this blog up to date, but I always fail! These past few weeks have been very busy and emotional. Two weeks ago, my grandmother was brought to Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. She was diagnosed with a large brain tumor. She decided to go home (King Veteran's Home) instead of having surgery. Ryan and I had a chance to visit her a few times, but she passed away last week. The memorial service will be in August to celebrate her walk with Jesus. Prayers for the family and friends would be greatly appreciated!
Ryan and I took our very first-just the 2 of us-camping trip 2 weekends ago. We had a great time! The weather was great( and the company even better!). We had a brief storm...we always do when we camp...but managed to stay dry by playing darts and cribbage at a local restraunt/bar. I managed to beat Ryan once in cribbage! We also played a few rounds on frisbee golf...I beat Ryan once (the first time ever!). We also played a round at Nordic Mountain...which was the craziest and hardest course ever! You start and the base...go up...come down....go up...and come down. We quit halfway through...we were tired! Ryan managed to get poison ivy somewhere there too!
This past weekend our friend Dan came down from the Twin Cities to go to Packer Training Camp. We went both Friday and Saturday....HOT, HOT, HOT!!!! It was fun to see the new Packers this year and to see what the team is going to look like. While I enjoyed myself....the boys were in heaven. Ahhh, thus begins the football season! On Friday, we also took in a Green Bay Blizzard game. This is our arena football team. This was our first Blizzard game and let me tell you, this is a whole different culture! It was very fun...but the people in attendance were very different than a normal football game.
Today is so hot...about 100+ degrees! I am trying to stay cool and enjoy what is left of my summer!
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Sunday, July 09, 2006
What a great summer! I can't believe that it is almost half over with aready! Ryan continues to be busy at work and I am serving burgers. I am enjoying my job...especially all the wonderful people I get to work with. :) It is keeping me busy this summer. Let me quickly catch you up on our 4th of July to the present...
Over the 4th of July we went camping at LuWiSoMo in Wild Rose, WI. We met Ryan's parents, my sister and her husband, and our good friends from Excelsior. We had a great weekend....beautiful weather and good company. We managed to escape some serious storms. We spent the long weekend at the beach, biking, boating, tubing, and playing a round of frisbee golf. It was so relaxing....a true vacation. We always have a great time camping.
Yesterday we enjoyed Lifest in Oshkosh. We were blessed with a warm day with a nice cool breeze. We got to hear the music of many of our favorite Christian artists...Bethany Dillion, Mark Schultz, Kutless (my favorite), Relient K, and Over the Rhine (awesome if you like jazzy acoustic...they're awesome). We also got to watch the Fitz family jugglers...a favorite to watch. Every group put on a great show! It was a long day....but well worth being tired today!
The following are pictures from our camping trip to Wild Rose...enjoy!
Over the 4th of July we went camping at LuWiSoMo in Wild Rose, WI. We met Ryan's parents, my sister and her husband, and our good friends from Excelsior. We had a great weekend....beautiful weather and good company. We managed to escape some serious storms. We spent the long weekend at the beach, biking, boating, tubing, and playing a round of frisbee golf. It was so relaxing....a true vacation. We always have a great time camping.
Yesterday we enjoyed Lifest in Oshkosh. We were blessed with a warm day with a nice cool breeze. We got to hear the music of many of our favorite Christian artists...Bethany Dillion, Mark Schultz, Kutless (my favorite), Relient K, and Over the Rhine (awesome if you like jazzy acoustic...they're awesome). We also got to watch the Fitz family jugglers...a favorite to watch. Every group put on a great show! It was a long day....but well worth being tired today!
The following are pictures from our camping trip to Wild Rose...enjoy!
Friday, June 02, 2006
SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER! I just finished up my last day...okay really it was a 1/2 day. The last day is always a bittersweet event. I loved the year and my kids (no matter how challenging they were). God truly blessed the year! I look forward to the summer. I will be working as a server this summer at a bar and grill. Hey, I've got to stay busy right? :) Ryan continues to be busy with Thrivent. I really haven't seen very much of him lately...he's working so hard.
We spent our Memorial Day weekend up in the Nicolet National Forest with Ryan's family and some friends from Minnesota. There were 1o of us out in the middle of nowhere. It was great fun! The weather was extremely hot and sunny. We had one night of rain in which the thunder was so loud it shook the ground. The lightening lit the sky up like it was daytime. Let's just say little sleep was had that night! We went to the beach, rafting down the Wolf River, and read...it was a very relaxing weekend.
I am looking forward to relaxing this weekend too! Ryan is gone for a Bachelor Pary weekend in his hometown. I am going to shop, read, and relax. We hope and pray that all is going well for you!
We spent our Memorial Day weekend up in the Nicolet National Forest with Ryan's family and some friends from Minnesota. There were 1o of us out in the middle of nowhere. It was great fun! The weather was extremely hot and sunny. We had one night of rain in which the thunder was so loud it shook the ground. The lightening lit the sky up like it was daytime. Let's just say little sleep was had that night! We went to the beach, rafting down the Wolf River, and read...it was a very relaxing weekend.
I am looking forward to relaxing this weekend too! Ryan is gone for a Bachelor Pary weekend in his hometown. I am going to shop, read, and relax. We hope and pray that all is going well for you!
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Hello! We hope that you all are doing well. We are having a very busy spring here in the Valley. Let me just catch you up on our April...
We spent the long Easter weekend in the Twin Cities. It was so great to see our friends. It was hard to come back! I was on spring break when we came back and I used it to the fullest. I did absolutely nothing during this time off! It was great to get some things done around the house. We then spent the weekend doing some hard work at Camp LuWiSoMo in Wild Rose. We painted the stable and hung signs. It's always a great time when we go back to see the camp. We slept in a treehouse and got visited both night by a flying tree squirrel who tried to eat our treehouse! It was the craziest thing!
Ryan is back with Thrivent and working hard. He is very much enjoying being back with the company. I am in my last month of school and things are just crazy. The kids are ready to be done...and maybe me too (just a little).
Some exciting news too...my sister and her husband will be moving to the Valley this summer! Matt will be finishing up at CUW in Mequon this May with his doctorate in physical therapy. We are so very excited to have them moving so close! We will have so much family here!
We spent the long Easter weekend in the Twin Cities. It was so great to see our friends. It was hard to come back! I was on spring break when we came back and I used it to the fullest. I did absolutely nothing during this time off! It was great to get some things done around the house. We then spent the weekend doing some hard work at Camp LuWiSoMo in Wild Rose. We painted the stable and hung signs. It's always a great time when we go back to see the camp. We slept in a treehouse and got visited both night by a flying tree squirrel who tried to eat our treehouse! It was the craziest thing!
Ryan is back with Thrivent and working hard. He is very much enjoying being back with the company. I am in my last month of school and things are just crazy. The kids are ready to be done...and maybe me too (just a little).
Some exciting news too...my sister and her husband will be moving to the Valley this summer! Matt will be finishing up at CUW in Mequon this May with his doctorate in physical therapy. We are so very excited to have them moving so close! We will have so much family here!
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Friday, March 10, 2006
Long time, no blogging. Seems with each spring comes a new sense of optimism...certainly true for Sarah and I. We continue to sit back in amazement of how God's blessings continue season after season. For us, this spring brings anticipation and change.
Change #1...We bought another home. This time around, we found a newer house that not only meets our needs, but hopefully, will appreciate over the coming years. We moved in last week and are busy painting away. Next, I plan on trying my hand at tearing down and replacing a fireplace, and then it's on to the basement (what Sarah refers to as my "man space"). With half an acre to roam and run, Lucy has settled in just fine. Apparently she isn't planning on mowing the lawn for us. We have plenty of room for guests, so please consider visiting.
Change #2...In the ongoing saga of my career path, I have once again made a career move. I resigned from my youth ministry position this week (after a very short tenure) and will once again be roaming the world of personal finance. After much prayer and consideration, I reached the conclusion that given my personality, strengths, and many weaknesses, I have a greater potential to impact the world for Christ outside the Church. To some extent, I prefer walking in circles where faith is less common and more necessary. Sarah and I are very excited about the opportunities this move affords...flexibility for travel (seeing family and friends more often), daily variety and challenges, the ability to help clients protect their family and future, and down the road, the opportunity for Sarah to stay home with our children is she so chooses. So, by April first, I'll be back up and running. Anyone need any financial advice?
Sarah's career continues to challenge and reward...and the rewards far outweigh the challenges. She loves her kids, loves her school, and cannot imagine doing anything else. We are very grateful that despite my inconsistency, her job remains secure and fulfilling. She is considering heading back to school this summer to begin work on her Master's. I, however, keep encouraging her to work as a beer cart girl at a local golf course. (I hear husbands get to golf for free.) I thought about it myself, but was informed I don't look very appealing in short shorts. Go figure.
That's us in a nutshell. Again, we love visitors, so stop by sometime.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Christmas Joy and New Year Wishes!
This year instead of the traditional Christmas letter, Ryan and I thought that we would share with you one lesson learned this year and one reminder this year. We hope that you are all doing wonderful! Remember the baby who came to this earth to save you and me!
Ryan
Lesson learned this year:
*Money and wealth are empty pursuits; significance is worth striving for.
Reminders this year:
*God is always good, and He works out all things for the good of those that love him.
Romans 8:28
Sarah
Lesson learned this year:
*I love teaching! I knew that I enjoyed it, but this year I realized that I can't imagine not doing it. Third grade is a great age!
Reminders this year:
*I have to agree with Ryan...God is always good. It is amazing how things work out according to his purpose.
This year instead of the traditional Christmas letter, Ryan and I thought that we would share with you one lesson learned this year and one reminder this year. We hope that you are all doing wonderful! Remember the baby who came to this earth to save you and me!
Ryan
Lesson learned this year:
*Money and wealth are empty pursuits; significance is worth striving for.
Reminders this year:
*God is always good, and He works out all things for the good of those that love him.
Romans 8:28
Sarah
Lesson learned this year:
*I love teaching! I knew that I enjoyed it, but this year I realized that I can't imagine not doing it. Third grade is a great age!
Reminders this year:
*I have to agree with Ryan...God is always good. It is amazing how things work out according to his purpose.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
Greetings from a hunting widow! Ryan is out in the woods this week deer hunting. I must say that things are pretty quiet around here except for Lucy whining at the door waiting for him to come home. :) I have not heard from him yet, but I am hoping that he comes home with a deer.
Things are pretty busy around here. (They always are!) I am looking forward to a short break from school. We only have 2 1/2 days this week. The kids have been super crazy the last few weeks...can we say snow and the holidays? I am already starting to hear my kiddos sing Christmas songs! Finally, I told them they cannot sing Christmas songs until after Thanksgiving...I know...I am such a mean teacher...but they were driving me crazy! :)
I have some great news to share with you all! Beginning Dec. 1, you can call Ryan, Pastor Ryan. He was called at the last voters meeting to be the youth pastor at New Hope! YEAH! He will be working with 7th grade-college students. He is very excited to begin this exciting new adventure. He also will be preaching a few times each month...the intent is that he will become an ordained pastor over the next few years. How amazing God is! We could have next imagined this happening! God is Good!
I wanted to take a few moments to say thank you to all of you who have given us your prayers and support over the last few months (and even years!). We are truly blessed by God to have such loving friends and family. We love you all! May God continue to bless you this holiday season!
Things are pretty busy around here. (They always are!) I am looking forward to a short break from school. We only have 2 1/2 days this week. The kids have been super crazy the last few weeks...can we say snow and the holidays? I am already starting to hear my kiddos sing Christmas songs! Finally, I told them they cannot sing Christmas songs until after Thanksgiving...I know...I am such a mean teacher...but they were driving me crazy! :)
I have some great news to share with you all! Beginning Dec. 1, you can call Ryan, Pastor Ryan. He was called at the last voters meeting to be the youth pastor at New Hope! YEAH! He will be working with 7th grade-college students. He is very excited to begin this exciting new adventure. He also will be preaching a few times each month...the intent is that he will become an ordained pastor over the next few years. How amazing God is! We could have next imagined this happening! God is Good!
I wanted to take a few moments to say thank you to all of you who have given us your prayers and support over the last few months (and even years!). We are truly blessed by God to have such loving friends and family. We love you all! May God continue to bless you this holiday season!
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