Surgery update....

HI Everyone....It's been a really long time since I last wrote on the blog. There have been some exciting things over the past few months and also some little bumps in the road. By now, I know most of you know about the surgery I am about to undergoe tomorrow. I appreciate the long emails, phone calls, text messages, cards, thoughts, prayers...the list is endless. I thought that the blog would be the best way to keep you all updated on a regular basis. Ryan will update it tomorrow or today when you read this and when I can keep my eyes open long enough, I will update this too. Thank you again for all your support. I welcome you to join me on this journey. It sure does help knowing you are all there for me and my family. Love you guys!!

Under Construction

Hello, this site will be under construction until further notice.....I am sure you are really disappointed........ :) See you all soon!!!!!

I turned 31!!!

Some of you might remember I started this blog a year ago on my 30th bday....I have enjoyed doing it, but know I have slacked a bit. Its so hard to keep up with facebook and all the others...I do truelly enjoy all of yours. As this new year falls upon me, I promise to be better and keep you all in the loop of my 31st year.

My bday cake from my friend Megan

At Jenny's 30th on Saturday the 24th
Amy, Marina, myself, Jenny and Kristin

Lots of Winter Fun!!

Again, I have been a bit slow with the blog....but I have put some pictures from the past 3 weeks or so. Lots of fun stuff!!! The most recent was the BRRR BRRRRR BEARS GAME!!!!!!!! It happened to be the actual day of Ryan and I's first date 3 years AGO!!!!!! Yep, so I decided to surprise him with tickets since its out rivals!!! Bears vs Packers. You all know the outcome...sorry Ry guy, but you owed us a win!!!

Smiling as we put on our layers!!!

Next was the ISU girls Christmas party. I so look forward to this every year!!! Ryan offered his house to us so we hung out there. Every year we do white elephant. I will let Becky put her white elephant on her blog.....thanks Kristy, that was the laugh of a lifetime!!! And we miss you Heather and Sarah!!!!!

Before that I had my highschool xmas get together in which we have started the tradition of going to Biaggi's. Of course, it will never be the same without our Lisa. We miss you!!!!

And before that was Roo's birthday!!! That is my nickname for Marina. I created that when we lived together when we both first moved to the city. Carol and Ted offered their house for a birthday acknowledgement of Marina turning 30!!!!! It was really fun and below is before she blew out the candles.

And lastly was Ryan and I's annual ice skating at Millenium. It has become a tradition now and also Santa has joined us 2 years in a row!!!! No falls for me, but times 2 for Ryan. We tried some acrobatics as can see in the pics.

Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish you all a safe, happy and merry christmas. Lately, I feel like there has been so much holiday shuffle, long lines in the stores, packed parking lots, lots of honking traffic in preparation for today and tomorrow.....but, when I stop and have some time alone, I am reminded of all the great people in my life who make every day a gift in itself. Thank you for your gifts of kindness, friendship and most importantly, your thoughts and prayers. Lots of love to everyone and wishing you all great things in 2009. Guess I will have to change my blog name soon, since my 30th year will soon be turning to 31!!!!

Well, my last day of my current job was Friday!!! Some of my coworkers took me out after work and it was very nice. I will miss everyone. And now the first day of the rest of my life in my new job starts tomorrow......Monday!!!!! I did not get a break, but that's probably better. I will let you all know how it goes. I am excited. I will have to get used to going to work in regular clothes and changing when I get there. Darn it, I am usually so cold and to get undressed again and then get dressed again seems like an extra step....oh well. I will never have to buy scrubs again, well maybe one day!!

Thanksgiving weekend!

I hope everyone had a happy turkey day with your friends and family. I headed up once again to Ryan's home town for some relaxation and a lot of eating!!!!!!!!!!!! The day before turkey day, Ryan's mom and dad took us to the Leinenkugels brewery where I learned my new favorite beer is the fireside nut!!!! Yumm!!! On Thanksgiving day, we decided last minute to do a turkey trot for a local food pantry. It was a bit burrish and very hilley!!!!! But, it was a fun thing to do and feel good about helping a pantry. The next day we drove home for Melissa's 30th bday party. Her brothers planned a wonderful party at Barleycorn. It was so nice to dance and catch up and see everyone and welcome Melissa yet again to join most of us in our thirtieth year!!!!

Melissa opening her card.....

Great faces here!!

Kel, Aly, Nicole and Bec