Wednesday, May 28, 2008
We're Back!
We had a FANTASTIC time in Boston - I absolutely love that city!!! I'll try to update soon with a recap and some pictures.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Ben Graduated!
Yay! Ben's finally done with school! I'm so proud of him - and so excited to now have 2 incomes! :) Here are a few pictures from yesterday.
With his brothers - can you tell they're related?
With his parents (his dad is a professor at Calvin and has to wear his robe to graduation)
Showing off his diploma
With his brothers - can you tell they're related?
I love my hubby!
With his parents (his dad is a professor at Calvin and has to wear his robe to graduation)
Friday, May 16, 2008
Sad way to start a day
Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE Starbucks. I would go multiple times a day if it wasn't for the budget (not to mention the not being so good for your health). Since we moved in February, I have Starbucks far less often that I used to. Partially because I was spending too much money there, but primarily because I no longer drive past one on my way to work. Getting Starbucks now requires extra planning - and extra time in the morning!
Well today, my wonderful husband volunteered to bring me Starbucks at work since he has the day off. I was looking forward to my non-fat, no whip, white chocolate mocha since I got up this morning! Ben brought me my steaming drink a few minutes ago. I took one sip, and letdown. The cup says my order was a white mocha, but whatever I am drinking is DEFINITELY not one. I don't think it contains any coffee at all. I'm thinking it's flavored steamed milk. Blah.
I'm drinking it b/c I'm dutch, but it's definitely not worth the $3.45 we spent on it.
At least I'm only working a half day today! I should be able to make it til noon - even without my coffee.
Well today, my wonderful husband volunteered to bring me Starbucks at work since he has the day off. I was looking forward to my non-fat, no whip, white chocolate mocha since I got up this morning! Ben brought me my steaming drink a few minutes ago. I took one sip, and letdown. The cup says my order was a white mocha, but whatever I am drinking is DEFINITELY not one. I don't think it contains any coffee at all. I'm thinking it's flavored steamed milk. Blah.
I'm drinking it b/c I'm dutch, but it's definitely not worth the $3.45 we spent on it.
At least I'm only working a half day today! I should be able to make it til noon - even without my coffee.
Monday, May 12, 2008
I'm beginning to think we're cursed
Yes, two posts in one day!!!
I'm beginning to think Ben and I are cursed when it comes to living situations. We got married in June and were off to a good start. Summer was pretty quiet - no major issues. In October our apartment building was evacuated for Carbon Monoxide poisoning. We weren't hope at the time, but the levels were extremely high, and a number of people had to go to the hospital. We came home to a kicked-in door, courtesy of the fire department, making sure no one was left inside.
Eventually our door was replaced (we lived with a broken one that JUST locked for awhile) and things were okay again. Then came January and the fire (we lived in Indian Village Condos). We lived on the second floor, so our apartment wasn't completely burned like the 3rd floor, but we lost almost everything due to smoke and water damage. After living with his parents for 5 weeks, replacing items, and waiting for our insurance to go through, we moved into our new place.
We've really enjoyed living here. It's a much larger apartment, close to work, etc. Well, yesterday there was a water main break and now the whole drive in front of our building it totally torn up and it's going to take a few days to fix. Thank goodness it was actually the building right across from ours who lost water, however, they are running water from our building to that one, so our pressure is running quit low.
All of these events are making me nervous to buy a house! I can only imagine what's going to happen then.
I'm beginning to think Ben and I are cursed when it comes to living situations. We got married in June and were off to a good start. Summer was pretty quiet - no major issues. In October our apartment building was evacuated for Carbon Monoxide poisoning. We weren't hope at the time, but the levels were extremely high, and a number of people had to go to the hospital. We came home to a kicked-in door, courtesy of the fire department, making sure no one was left inside.
Eventually our door was replaced (we lived with a broken one that JUST locked for awhile) and things were okay again. Then came January and the fire (we lived in Indian Village Condos). We lived on the second floor, so our apartment wasn't completely burned like the 3rd floor, but we lost almost everything due to smoke and water damage. After living with his parents for 5 weeks, replacing items, and waiting for our insurance to go through, we moved into our new place.
We've really enjoyed living here. It's a much larger apartment, close to work, etc. Well, yesterday there was a water main break and now the whole drive in front of our building it totally torn up and it's going to take a few days to fix. Thank goodness it was actually the building right across from ours who lost water, however, they are running water from our building to that one, so our pressure is running quit low.
All of these events are making me nervous to buy a house! I can only imagine what's going to happen then.
Lacrosse + Senior Design + Dedication = busy weekend
I have had intentions of updating this for a week, but somehow time has been slipping by. Last weekend we had a great, but busy weekend. Friday was a lacrosse tournament in Ann Arbor (Ben was nominated first team defensive midfielder for the CCLA!!!), Saturday was Senior Design Presentation night for Ben (his team designed a wireless stethoscope), and Sunday was my niece's dedication service. Here are a few pics:
This past weekend was much more relaxing. Friday night Ben and I grilled for dinner and then went at saw the Bucket List at Celebration Woodland. It was a cute movie. I'd recommend it. Saturday we had a big brunch with his brother and sister-in-law, cleaned our apartment, relaxed, and then went out to Holland with Liz and Brad. We went for Tulip Time, but it was the last night and not much going on. It was still nice to walk around though, and we had a great meal at Boatwerks on the lake. Sunday we went to church and then had Ben's parents and brother over for Mother's Day. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful mother AND mother-in-law!
This past weekend was much more relaxing. Friday night Ben and I grilled for dinner and then went at saw the Bucket List at Celebration Woodland. It was a cute movie. I'd recommend it. Saturday we had a big brunch with his brother and sister-in-law, cleaned our apartment, relaxed, and then went out to Holland with Liz and Brad. We went for Tulip Time, but it was the last night and not much going on. It was still nice to walk around though, and we had a great meal at Boatwerks on the lake. Sunday we went to church and then had Ben's parents and brother over for Mother's Day. I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful mother AND mother-in-law!
Friday, May 9, 2008
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