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Saturday, December 05, 2009

This has been quite the month. (Thus the lack of posts) I was in the hospital due to a major loss of blood, which may cause me to miscarry. Then my Grandparent's celebrated their 70th which I couldn't be at due to bed rest. Two days later my grandfather passed away. I was hoping I would get to see him on Thanksgiving, but he went to heaven to be with Jesus Tuesday morning. Then on black Friday Mark and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary by spending the long weekend in the city. We had to change our plans due to me being on bed rest, but we had a wonderful time. I was able to get new coats from Macy's and all of my Christmas shopping done online. Sunday we returned for my Grandfather's funeral. It was such a celebration of his life and how God worked in him at an early age to make him such a wonderful man. I went and had to sit the entire time, but everyone was so understanding and came and talked with me. Monday we had the burial service and it was special. My Grandma spoke and had such wonderful things to say. Then on weds I returned to work. I was told I looked like death or a few other choice words, but I made it through the day. Right now I am taking things day by day and praying for protection and healing for the baby. Also we are trying to finish off our loft for the baby. That way each kid will have their own room and a room for grandma, without having to move grandma to the study.

Hans and Mark had to do their first project together since I have been out of things. Hans had to decorate his letter N for school.

Mark and I went downtown for our anniversary. We stayed at a hotel in the perfect location which usually costs 800 a night.

Here are Elle and Hans looking at Stacey's horses.


Melissa and Britney came down to help me with the kids. It was great to have them since I can't do much.



The first snow!!! Hans came screaming and woke up the house. He started saying HOHOHO! because he knows Santa will be coming soon now that there is snow.


Hans and Elle were getting ready for Grandpa Kenny's funeral.
Mark and I for our 10 year anniversary had major plans but we cut down because I wasn't able to do much. We heard John Williams at the Chicago symphony orchestra. It was the best concert that I had ever been to there. We also went to the walnut room and ate under the tree.





The kids were already to go to Thanksgiving.






The day when I got out of the hospital Mark took the kids to church and Elle decided to come and rest by me.

We went to a bonfire at Stacey's horse ranch. She is a friend of mine from high school. The kids both wanted horses, but I think they will have to settle for lessons from Stacey.



The kids were ready for church. They were just trying to get a snack in before we went.




Hans and Elle were great helps putting up the decorations. They pushed the bins back to daddy so he could put them in the basement. Although they got the great idea to try to bring them down the stairs themselves. Luckily we caught them in time.


We went with Dana and Andrew to the town. Elle wasn't sure what to do without Hans. Hans was at Awana.





Our Small group has been at our house quite a few weeks to meet and Eric and Mark decided to watch part of a 3-D movie at the end.


Hans and Elle built me the most beautiful trivets. They got to pick out the tile and paint and they both perfectly matched the kitchen.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Ellie and Hans have had fun sharing their trick or treating candy.

Elle went into Rick and ria's haunted house.

Johnathan took Elle into the haunted house. He said Karin I love her. I responded I am glad because you are so nice to her.


Our dear friends Nat and John's boys

Elle had a blast at the Halloween Party

Hans was so wiped for all the hours of trick or treating. He slept right through the entire party.
Our Halloween Day started off with carving pumpkins, and trick or treating in our neighborhood. Grandma and Grandpa Barbian came to take the kids around with us. Then we headed to see Great Grandpa at the home. All the seniors were in love with elle and hans. They came and ate all of Great Grandpa's popcorn. Then we headed to trick or treat in Elmhurst. Elle eventually gave up and went back for a nap. Hans and I continued on. As we were heading home, mom came out to find us and figure out what we wanted for dinner. We headed back to the house and Grandma had locked us out. My Grandma has issues now and last week locked her sitter in the basement. You never know what excitement there is going to be. Hans and I continued trick or treating and then we all ate. Then we headed home to Rick and Ria's annual Halloween party. Of the 15 couples, Mark and I were the only ones not in costume because of all of the craziness of the day.



Going through our neighborhood.



Carving pumpkins


Elle sat by Eric and Renee's daughter.

Hans loves his teachers!! They are so nice to him which make me glad because I can never be at any of his events so they fill in for me.






Hans in his school parade showing off costume. Our friends Renee and Eric, from small group, son is right behind Hans. Hans and Gunther are buddies. The teachers separated Hans and his bf Derek into different classes this year because they have to much fun together.

Monday, November 02, 2009

Mark decided he wanted to go to convention in Texas. We decided to go with, and make a little trip out of it. We headed to Memphis, and Mississippi. My mom warned us not to stay in Memphis and I was glad. We went to Graceland, and got to see everything Elvis. Hans got a pair of Elvis sunglasses, and a picture wheel. Then we headed to Texas. Mark worked with Darth Vader (David Prowse) at the convention. Hans and I showed up for the end and Mark had found him a massive bag of vintage He-man toys. It is crazy each figure is worth $30 and he is playing with them. He was in heaven as you can tell by his massive smile.




Elvis sunglasses



Elvis's tv room


The pool

Graceland





Hans and Elle got their Halloween Cards from Grandma and Grandpa.
Hans got his first haircut by someone else and was so good. We took him to kid snips in the mall.



Sunday, October 11, 2009


God loves us and sent his son. 1John 4:10


This was yesterday. Today he said his verse perfectly.


Hans has been a bit bossy today, and he told me put his M&M's and Culver's custard in an exact spot on the table. I said, "Hey how do you ask mommy. You need to rephrase that if you are going to get anything!" Hans said sorry and rephrased it with a please. Then I am walking over to Elle to give her some ice cream and she said "PUT IT HERE!" It was a snotty as could be!! Mark and I started dying of laughter. Then she gave us her cute smile like she had done nothing wrong.
Hans always goes around the house and says I have the power. I think he has watched enough He man.


Elle yanked out her bow and lost it at church. This is quite typical!

We made homemade taffy apples. Hans and Elle enjoyed every moment making them and eating them.