Miranda thinks Collin is the cats meow! She had fun following him around, doing everything he did. Here they are modeling their BK crowns! (notice their matching reunion shirts)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Our First Lodger!!
Cousin Collin had Fall Break this week so he came for a sleep-over! While he was here, we made cookies, played games (UNO and Operation were the favorites!), went to the park, ate at Burger King and watched Narnia.
Miranda thinks Collin is the cats meow! She had fun following him around, doing everything he did. Here they are modeling their BK crowns! (notice their matching reunion shirts)
Miranda thinks Collin is the cats meow! She had fun following him around, doing everything he did. Here they are modeling their BK crowns! (notice their matching reunion shirts)
Monday, October 12, 2009
Hotel Sumpter
We've been talking about it since we got married, but we finally graduated to a new queen-sized mattress/bed. I forgot to take a picture of the bed before we made it, but it looks something like this. It is a Serta, eurotop and so comfy!! We've been sleeping great for the past 3 nights.
As a result of our new purchase, we now have a guest BED to go in our guest bedroom. 
I know the room doesn't look too fancy, but its a major improvement from sleeping on an air mattress in the dining room, which is where our visitors had to sleep in our apartment in Michigan. So, here's your invite: COME FOR A VISIT! Besides great company and weather during your stay here in AZ, here's a list of accomodations you'll get when you stay with us:
As a result of our new purchase, we now have a guest BED to go in our guest bedroom. 
I know the room doesn't look too fancy, but its a major improvement from sleeping on an air mattress in the dining room, which is where our visitors had to sleep in our apartment in Michigan. So, here's your invite: COME FOR A VISIT! Besides great company and weather during your stay here in AZ, here's a list of accomodations you'll get when you stay with us:*private room
*full bed
*closet space
*private bathroom (except when Miranda needs a bath)
*room for your kids to sleep in playroom or living room (which is now cleaned out, but completely devoid of furniture)
SEE YOU SOON!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Miranda's World
Here are a few of the latest happenings in Miranda's world...
The highlight of Miranda's month was getting a new Elmo chair. Since Seasame Street is her favorite show, I thought she'd enjoy watching it from a Seasame Street chair (instsead of standing 1 inch from the tv screen). I ordered it on the Walmart site-to-store website. When we picked it up, we opened the box in the store to make sure it was the right item, it wasn't damaged, etc. Miranda's eyes got huge and she immediately started singing La La La, which she did through the rest of our shopping trip and the whole way home. She loves it! The only problem is, when she sits in it, she can't see Elmo!
Another of Miranda's favorite activities is visiting her cousins Catherine, Julia and Collin. She calls them Ca, Ju-a and Co. When we get together there is lots of playing and lots of screaming. Miranda and Catherine seem to always want the same toy at the same time, and have a kind of love/hate relationship. Here they are though at a loving moment. So cute!
We have this olive wood carving of Jesus that Steve's parents got in Jereuselem. Miranda likes to hold it and calls him 'Jee-sie.' Whenever she sees pictures of Jesus at church or in a magazine, she says 'Jee-sie!'
The highlight of Miranda's month was getting a new Elmo chair. Since Seasame Street is her favorite show, I thought she'd enjoy watching it from a Seasame Street chair (instsead of standing 1 inch from the tv screen). I ordered it on the Walmart site-to-store website. When we picked it up, we opened the box in the store to make sure it was the right item, it wasn't damaged, etc. Miranda's eyes got huge and she immediately started singing La La La, which she did through the rest of our shopping trip and the whole way home. She loves it! The only problem is, when she sits in it, she can't see Elmo!
Another of Miranda's favorite activities is visiting her cousins Catherine, Julia and Collin. She calls them Ca, Ju-a and Co. When we get together there is lots of playing and lots of screaming. Miranda and Catherine seem to always want the same toy at the same time, and have a kind of love/hate relationship. Here they are though at a loving moment. So cute!
We have this olive wood carving of Jesus that Steve's parents got in Jereuselem. Miranda likes to hold it and calls him 'Jee-sie.' Whenever she sees pictures of Jesus at church or in a magazine, she says 'Jee-sie!' We love our baby!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Career Woman
Miranda loves to carry around purses, bags, or in this case Steve's lunch cooler that he takes to work with him.
She'll pick it up, wave and say, "bye!" then heads for the door. When I ask her where she's going, she says, "a work." She's definately ready for bigger and better things than hanging out with mom at home!
She'll pick it up, wave and say, "bye!" then heads for the door. When I ask her where she's going, she says, "a work." She's definately ready for bigger and better things than hanging out with mom at home!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Big Move
The moving day, July 10, finally arrived. It was so nice not to have to pack up our own stuff...we got to sit there and watch strangers pack our stuff for us...kind of weird!
Miranda, Steve and the big moving truck
Loading up the car. Our stuff is mostly over the car.
Saying goodbye to our apartment...we'll miss you Michigan!
On our way across country, we stopped at the arch in St. Louis.
Very neat, but boy am I glad we didn't move there, it was soooo humid!
We took our time and made the 2000 mile drive in about 4 days.
Thank goodness for portable dvd players!
We're so happy to be in our new home in Arizona!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Our Little Graduate!
After three years of long days and many long nights and weekends, here we are on Steve's graduation day! He is finally finished with the Family Medicine Residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center!
With his two program directors and
the director of medical education
Our little graduate...I'm so proud of him!
This was Steve on his last day of residency.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Our New Crib
So, we are happy that as of today we have a place to live in Arizona when we move there in a mere 14 days! We were in Arizona last weekend (thanks Suzie and Michael for letting us stay with you--AGAIN!) looking for a home to rent. We had a few requirements such as:
1. must have a yard with grass
2. family room must be carpeted (not tiled)
3. must have at least 3 bedrooms
4. must have 2 car garage
5. must have adaquate closet space
6. must be at least 1600 sq feet
Happily, we found what we were looking for. This house has it all--even new carpet!! AND we are so excited to be only 50 minutes from the Stimpsons!
1. must have a yard with grass
2. family room must be carpeted (not tiled)
3. must have at least 3 bedrooms
4. must have 2 car garage
5. must have adaquate closet space
6. must be at least 1600 sq feet
Happily, we found what we were looking for. This house has it all--even new carpet!! AND we are so excited to be only 50 minutes from the Stimpsons!
As of July 15 this will be our new abode!
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Family Room
Backyard
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