She's waving and sayin hi to everyone:
It's a girl:)
She measures 17 weeks 4 days: due Nov. 7th, 08
Harper weighs 8oz:
Harper's little foot
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Harper's 1st photo shoot
AMAZING.....
She's waving and sayin hi to everyone:
It's a girl:)
She measures 17 weeks 4 days: due Nov. 7th, 08
Harper weighs 8oz:
Harper's little foot
She's waving and sayin hi to everyone:
It's a girl:)
She measures 17 weeks 4 days: due Nov. 7th, 08
Harper weighs 8oz:
Harper's little foot
Memorial Weekend continued...
We went from one adventure to the next. We arrived back in Lincoln on Sunday and decided to take out a my sister's, her boyfriend Jason's, my friend Kate's, and her boyfriend Mike's pontoon boat. (whew that was tricky to explain) The boat was put in the water at about 5pm and we were hoping to hang out and fish into the night. We had a nice picnic dinner on the boat and had just put our polls into the water when we noticed the weather getting kinda harry. We tuned into the local radio station and come to find out there was 70 mph winds and severe thunderstorm warnings out all around us with hail, lightning, rain, and such. We decided to head in and take cover until the storm passed. The boys tied the boat to the dock and we headed up to the cars. Well, as the wind picked up Teaf noticed the shade on the boat flapping around and thought we should tie it down as well as get the snacks to munch on during the storm. Jason and Mike decide to follow to help. Sure enough the winds go from 20mph to 70mph in a matter of seconds. The girls are sitting in the car watching our boyfriends in what seems like "the deadliest catch"( a reality tv show on Discovery that involves boats and scary storms where people sometimes die in the ocean) At this point, I was somewhat feeling anxious watching the guys try to stabalize the boat, pull down the awning, and make it back alive. My sister is suggesting that she goes down there to help and I'm like HELL no...I mean there was already a lot at stake...I tell her "you just want the thrill", she's like "yah." She opts out on that adventure and leaves it to the guys. Kate is wondering if she should move her car under a tree to avoid the hail from slamming into her car and leaving dents or if that would be more dangerous because the wind might just pull down the tree onto the car. Teaf finally returns to the car soaking wet with the tub of snacks in tow, and Jason and Mike make it to the nearby porta potty.
The storm soon passed...
Shannon and Kate post storm. It went from warm to cold in a matter of minutes
Big Mike post storm- drying off
Lateaf eating the snacks he recovered....
Sister looking good with a sweet background...
If you look deep in the picture you can see the pontoon boat still standing:)
It was well worth the choas:)
The storm soon passed...
Shannon and Kate post storm. It went from warm to cold in a matter of minutes
Big Mike post storm- drying off
Lateaf eating the snacks he recovered....
Sister looking good with a sweet background...
If you look deep in the picture you can see the pontoon boat still standing:)
It was well worth the choas:)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tagged
1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
About to turn 17, being a punk-ass kid, playing sports, and working at this awesome ice cream type place called Snowflakes. It was and still is the best snow cone I have ever had in my life! (too bad they shut down)
2. 5 things on my to-do list today?
Write thank-you notes, call about a medical bill, sign up for pre-natal yoga class, and I have a seperate list of things to talk to the doc about.
3. Snacks I enjoy?
Bomb pops and really any popcicles
Pickles
watermelon with salt on it
gummy bears, worms, etc.
sunflower seeds
Cracked pepper and oil triscuits and Colby Jack cheese (thanks Ram)
4. Things I'd do if I was millionaire?
Travel all over the world
Repay my parents for all they have done for me
Adopt a bunch of kiddos
Buy a horse
Give money to family and friends
Donate
5. Places I've lived?
Lincoln, Nebraska (born and raised a Husker)
Wilmington, North Carolina (a summer spent with my "best friend Amy")
Long Beach, California (four years ish - where i worked and played with some Fantastic women)
Mission, Kansas (current)
About to turn 17, being a punk-ass kid, playing sports, and working at this awesome ice cream type place called Snowflakes. It was and still is the best snow cone I have ever had in my life! (too bad they shut down)
2. 5 things on my to-do list today?
Write thank-you notes, call about a medical bill, sign up for pre-natal yoga class, and I have a seperate list of things to talk to the doc about.
3. Snacks I enjoy?
Bomb pops and really any popcicles
Pickles
watermelon with salt on it
gummy bears, worms, etc.
sunflower seeds
Cracked pepper and oil triscuits and Colby Jack cheese (thanks Ram)
4. Things I'd do if I was millionaire?
Travel all over the world
Repay my parents for all they have done for me
Adopt a bunch of kiddos
Buy a horse
Give money to family and friends
Donate
5. Places I've lived?
Lincoln, Nebraska (born and raised a Husker)
Wilmington, North Carolina (a summer spent with my "best friend Amy")
Long Beach, California (four years ish - where i worked and played with some Fantastic women)
Mission, Kansas (current)
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Kan + Team = Pro-fisher-woman
T & K adventures continue: Memorial Day weekend 2008
Lateaf and I headed to Nebraska for the weekend to spend time with family and friends. We started our advetures Friday afternoon and headed to Sherman County Dam where my parents have a lake house. We picked up my sis and friend Kate in Lincoln on the way and made a quick stop to see "my best friend Amy's" new house before continuing on our path. We arrived at the lake late in the evening and hung out with the "rents" until bedtime. Saturday was a fun filled day and night of fishin off the dock. We (collectively) caught 25 crappie (pronounced CROP-IE) fish from the dock. I, being such a professional fisherwoman, ended up catching the biggest fish of the day:) A 26 inch, 6 pound walleye! This fish was GI-NORMOUS...... here's the story, it's was my second time really ever fishing in my life(the first was the weekend before in Missouri where I caught one small blue gill fishy that we threw back). So here I was second go around at it and I catch this huge fish. I have to confess I have yet to brave the idea of hooking my own bait to the pole. Each time Teaf, my dad, Kate, my mom, or even my four year old cousin had to stick the guts of the minos or worms through the hook for me. (pathetic I know) Oh ya, and the whole patience thing that goes a long with fishing is another hard concept for me to grasp. I tend to get side tracked from watching my bobber. I become more interested in looking around; watching the trees sway, the sun set, the neighbors playing, the dogs parking, really anything but keeping my eye on the bobber. Each time the bobber goes down Teaf is saying "BABE BABE PULL PULL." Frantically back to fishing reality I pull and start to squeal with excitement. Sometimes I would loose the fish and others I would successfully reel in the catch. When it came to the big guy, "Teafs yelling, do you have it honey, do you have it?" I yell back "NO". I could not pull that fighting 6 pound fish from the water. It seriously seemed like it was going to drag me into the lake... My dad takes off running from the dock to get the fish net and they successfully bring the fish out of water. The next step to the whole process is beyond me as well. I have yet to muster up and brave taking the fish off the hook. Basically, I am good for holding my pretty pink and purple pole in the water: the rest I count on my team. I always was a good team player:) just never one for individual sports. So in the end I would have to say that the T & K team caught the big fish this weekend and I'm NOT such a pro after all:)! Here was the big prize at the end of the day:
My lovely mother Theresa with one of her crappie catches:
This is what we saw pre the big catch! Beautiful Nebraska Sunset:
Lateaf and I headed to Nebraska for the weekend to spend time with family and friends. We started our advetures Friday afternoon and headed to Sherman County Dam where my parents have a lake house. We picked up my sis and friend Kate in Lincoln on the way and made a quick stop to see "my best friend Amy's" new house before continuing on our path. We arrived at the lake late in the evening and hung out with the "rents" until bedtime. Saturday was a fun filled day and night of fishin off the dock. We (collectively) caught 25 crappie (pronounced CROP-IE) fish from the dock. I, being such a professional fisherwoman, ended up catching the biggest fish of the day:) A 26 inch, 6 pound walleye! This fish was GI-NORMOUS...... here's the story, it's was my second time really ever fishing in my life(the first was the weekend before in Missouri where I caught one small blue gill fishy that we threw back). So here I was second go around at it and I catch this huge fish. I have to confess I have yet to brave the idea of hooking my own bait to the pole. Each time Teaf, my dad, Kate, my mom, or even my four year old cousin had to stick the guts of the minos or worms through the hook for me. (pathetic I know) Oh ya, and the whole patience thing that goes a long with fishing is another hard concept for me to grasp. I tend to get side tracked from watching my bobber. I become more interested in looking around; watching the trees sway, the sun set, the neighbors playing, the dogs parking, really anything but keeping my eye on the bobber. Each time the bobber goes down Teaf is saying "BABE BABE PULL PULL." Frantically back to fishing reality I pull and start to squeal with excitement. Sometimes I would loose the fish and others I would successfully reel in the catch. When it came to the big guy, "Teafs yelling, do you have it honey, do you have it?" I yell back "NO". I could not pull that fighting 6 pound fish from the water. It seriously seemed like it was going to drag me into the lake... My dad takes off running from the dock to get the fish net and they successfully bring the fish out of water. The next step to the whole process is beyond me as well. I have yet to muster up and brave taking the fish off the hook. Basically, I am good for holding my pretty pink and purple pole in the water: the rest I count on my team. I always was a good team player:) just never one for individual sports. So in the end I would have to say that the T & K team caught the big fish this weekend and I'm NOT such a pro after all:)! Here was the big prize at the end of the day:
My lovely mother Theresa with one of her crappie catches:
This is what we saw pre the big catch! Beautiful Nebraska Sunset:
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Mommy to be Day
Your father made my "Mommy to be" day very special. I had to work on Sunday so he suggested that I come home to enjoy one of his home cooked meals. He made cheeseburgers, salad, and scalloped potatoes. It was really yummy:) When I walked in the door he had the table set up with gifts for me and you. Your dad is good at giving gifts that are well thought out and have meaning. It was somewhat of a care-package, with a variety of fun things. For you there were hangers for your little clothes and fun plates for when your a little older. He also bought us a fun tray that he can serve us breakfast in bed:) Even though our time was cut short with work and all, we had a nice dinner. Since I had to go back to work we didn't have time to eat the dessert. When I returned home this is what I found:
GUILTY! FYI: Your dad LOVES chocolate, so my suggestion to you is to hide it where your father can't find it......:)
Thanks to your dad for a wonderful 1st mommy to be day!
GUILTY! FYI: Your dad LOVES chocolate, so my suggestion to you is to hide it where your father can't find it......:)
Thanks to your dad for a wonderful 1st mommy to be day!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Dedicated to your Aunties in Cali....
This blog is dedicated to your aunties in So Cal who will probably read this the most and who I miss tremendously. I stay connected to their lives thru my obesssion in reading their blogs and I was strongly encouraged to start one of these on your behalf, Harper, to keep them posted on your happenings and our journey thru it all. So raise your glasses ladies-(please have some sort of wine in them when you read this-if appropriate) and cheers to being amazingly beautiful soulful woman who I am blessed to have in my life. Even though we are unable to see each other in person right now, you ladies continue to inspire my soul and I thank you for being my friend!
my favorite Historian Ms. Carrie Deboo for who I would be memoryless without her spectacular documenting and memory making abilities:)
Sara T. who has been a true friend, thru and thru!
Ally-bug- my very first friend in Cali (oh we've done some damage together:) & Shannon- my friend thru a friend (thanks Ally)
Jayme-another friend thru a friend (love it!!)who gave me a piece of my sister in Cali and was often my voice of reason...
Remy-aka Ram....a carefree spirit...some good f'n times we've had...one of the best wine buddies:) (even out of my nalgene:)
Windstar-Mother Wendy oh how I love your finger dance and your free spirit!
(L to R)- Shanna- the true mother of the group who gives great parenting advice and dishes the real dirt on raising a family. Cori- a sweet soul who i love to laugh so hard with that we cry and can't stop:) HILARIOUS!!!
Lo Lo- the midwest connection! What a beautiful soul you are (her hubby Brad is on the left- they are a true example of inspiring love)
Dulce-another beautiful friend who has been there from the beginning of my Cali experience and continues to inspire me as a woman. Oh how you crack me up! I could listen to you talk for hours- love it!
(L to R) Libby-a STRONG strong soul who inspires all those who she encounters:) a great friend too...Rita-aka Re-do...my fearless leader who courageously leads and inpires me! Another great friend too:)
The chica under the table- Araceli- aka Stella- my spanish teacher, my friend, and probably the most quietest person I know and am friends with, but when your not watching she'll get her groove back:)
Antonia & Avery- mi familia... a beautiful friend and sister who is honest and real!
The the rest of the Miller's crew who has been such a valuable part of my life and who I am blessed to know and be a part of their lives as well...
Top L to R- Erika, Remy, Alicia, Libby, Janet, Adrian, Rita, Cori, Sara E.
Bottom Row L to R- Me, Andi, Wendy, Stacey, Araceli, Carrie, and Debi
not pictured: The lovely Judy, Angelica, Denise, Allison, Fahmo, Emily, and Rose
p.s. If I were able to blare music during this toast you would hear these songs...
Kind and Genrous- by Natalie Merchant
Good Friends and a Glass of Wine- by Leanne Rimes
Thank you for being my friend- Golden Girls Theme Song
Love you all!
my favorite Historian Ms. Carrie Deboo for who I would be memoryless without her spectacular documenting and memory making abilities:)
Sara T. who has been a true friend, thru and thru! 
Ally-bug- my very first friend in Cali (oh we've done some damage together:) & Shannon- my friend thru a friend (thanks Ally) 
Jayme-another friend thru a friend (love it!!)who gave me a piece of my sister in Cali and was often my voice of reason... 
Remy-aka Ram....a carefree spirit...some good f'n times we've had...one of the best wine buddies:) (even out of my nalgene:)
Windstar-Mother Wendy oh how I love your finger dance and your free spirit!
(L to R)- Shanna- the true mother of the group who gives great parenting advice and dishes the real dirt on raising a family. Cori- a sweet soul who i love to laugh so hard with that we cry and can't stop:) HILARIOUS!!!
Lo Lo- the midwest connection! What a beautiful soul you are (her hubby Brad is on the left- they are a true example of inspiring love)
Dulce-another beautiful friend who has been there from the beginning of my Cali experience and continues to inspire me as a woman. Oh how you crack me up! I could listen to you talk for hours- love it!
(L to R) Libby-a STRONG strong soul who inspires all those who she encounters:) a great friend too...Rita-aka Re-do...my fearless leader who courageously leads and inpires me! Another great friend too:)
The chica under the table- Araceli- aka Stella- my spanish teacher, my friend, and probably the most quietest person I know and am friends with, but when your not watching she'll get her groove back:)
Antonia & Avery- mi familia... a beautiful friend and sister who is honest and real!
The the rest of the Miller's crew who has been such a valuable part of my life and who I am blessed to know and be a part of their lives as well...
Top L to R- Erika, Remy, Alicia, Libby, Janet, Adrian, Rita, Cori, Sara E.
Bottom Row L to R- Me, Andi, Wendy, Stacey, Araceli, Carrie, and Debi
not pictured: The lovely Judy, Angelica, Denise, Allison, Fahmo, Emily, and Rose
p.s. If I were able to blare music during this toast you would hear these songs...
Kind and Genrous- by Natalie Merchant
Good Friends and a Glass of Wine- by Leanne Rimes
Thank you for being my friend- Golden Girls Theme Song
Love you all!
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