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Showing posts with label McGrain. Show all posts
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Beach Memories
We had a very nice relaxing week in Avon, North Carolina. We went with Heath's parents, his brother's family, and his aunt's family. Even though it rained and stormed about half the week, we did get to have plenty of fun on the beach and enjoyed our indoor time as well. Rather than writing a lot about it, here are some pictures to sum up the week.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Christmas Blessings
We've had an eventful Christmas week! We were with Heath's extended family on Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas Day we had our own family time in the morning, went to church together, and then spent the rest of the day with Heath's immediate family.
The next morning we left for North Carolina to be with the Stuenzi side of the family at the beach. Just before leaving, we found out that my aunt Lisa, who's been struggling with cancer, had gone to the ER Christmas morning. While we were driving we found out more information and it looked pretty bad, like she might not even make it. My grandparents and all their kids had gone to the hospital in Charlotte to be with her, but the rest of the family (about 40 people) were still at the beach so we kept going. It was a scary time for everyone, wondering how things would turn out for Lisa. The next morning Lisa had surgery, and it went wonderfully! It was such a relief that it went well, and such a blessing that the family could be together, and many of them be with her during this time. We all live scattered all over the country, so having this happen at a time we were all coming together anyway turned out to be a blessing, even if it's not something you want to happen at Christmas! You can read her story at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lisastuenzi. It's not over yet, and we certainly appreciate your prayer for her.
We all had a good time at the beach. It was full of the usual chaos, noise, fun, games, food, and fellowship. I'm so glad we got to go, but I sure am tired out from it all! We came home yesterday (New Year's Eve) and were in bed by 10:30. I normally love celebrating and counting down on New Year's Eve, but we were exhausted!
As we end 2011 I'm so thankful for all the blessings God has given us and all the things He's brought us through. As we start 2012, I'm looking forward to a fresh start and a year full of new adventures. Happy New Year, everyone!
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| the kids with Mommom & Granddad Runkles |
The next morning we left for North Carolina to be with the Stuenzi side of the family at the beach. Just before leaving, we found out that my aunt Lisa, who's been struggling with cancer, had gone to the ER Christmas morning. While we were driving we found out more information and it looked pretty bad, like she might not even make it. My grandparents and all their kids had gone to the hospital in Charlotte to be with her, but the rest of the family (about 40 people) were still at the beach so we kept going. It was a scary time for everyone, wondering how things would turn out for Lisa. The next morning Lisa had surgery, and it went wonderfully! It was such a relief that it went well, and such a blessing that the family could be together, and many of them be with her during this time. We all live scattered all over the country, so having this happen at a time we were all coming together anyway turned out to be a blessing, even if it's not something you want to happen at Christmas! You can read her story at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lisastuenzi. It's not over yet, and we certainly appreciate your prayer for her.
We all had a good time at the beach. It was full of the usual chaos, noise, fun, games, food, and fellowship. I'm so glad we got to go, but I sure am tired out from it all! We came home yesterday (New Year's Eve) and were in bed by 10:30. I normally love celebrating and counting down on New Year's Eve, but we were exhausted!
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| Rayanna's first beach experience (She wasn't too thrilled about the sand.) |
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| Rayanna trying out Grandpa's glasses |
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| Tabitha with Great Grandpa |
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| Stacy, Tammy, and Debbie playing some strange late-night card game |
Friday, September 3, 2010
10 Years
Yesterday Heath and I celebrated the completion of our first decade of marriage! Hard to believe we're that old already! We got to go out to dinner at a restaurant we hadn't gone to since the early days of our marriage (thanks to babysitting from Matt & Bekah!) =)
We also opened our 10-year "time capsule." Do any of you who were at our wedding remember filling out your guesses as to what our lives would be like in 10 years? Well, we really left them sealed up without sneaking a peak all this time, and yesterday we read them. Some people were pretty close, and some....not so much. In case you're interested in seeing who was right, here are the questions and the names of those who got them right.
Where will we be living? (Maryland) Suzi Creps, Stephanie Runkles, Beth Barch, Grandmom Taylor, Dan & Carolyn Sigmon, Tod & Lisa Lipman, Deb Spink, Amanda Trietley, Jessica Stuenzi, Valerie Hurley, Anonymous.
How many kids will we have? (3) Steve Napolitan, Greg Williamson, Phil Dennison, Stephen Stuenzi.
What kind of cars will we have? (F250 and MPV) The only ones who got BOTH vehicles correct (though they only said minivan and truck) were Kevin Williamson and Will Allen.
What will our favorite date activity be? (going out to dinner) Kathy Palese, Dan & Carolyn Sigmon, Anonymous. Greg Williamson had a very true answer as well--"getting away from the kids." =)
What will our favorite hobbies be? (Heath--working on his truck; Erin--reading and sleeping....do those count as hobbies?) No one got this totally right, but Valerie Hurley and Will Allen did write "sleeping", so I think that counts for mine anyway. :)
What will we look like? My favorite close answer was Will Allen's: "Heath will have a bald spot [Um, that spot takes up his entire head] and Erin will be "as beautiful as now." Aw, thanks Will. =)
Where will our favorite vacation spot be? This one doesn't have a winner because we don't know what the answer is! We've been lots of great places and hope to go to many more!
How will we be involved in our local church? (Heath plays guitar in the worship service, and he is also helping to finish some interior things on our brand new building!; I work with kids' classes and occasionally play keyboard and also work in Awana) These people got at least one of those things correct and added nothing incorrect: Dan & Carolyn Sigmon, Paul Best, Lori Wells, Stephanie Runkles, Josh Monge, Jessica Stuenzi.
There were many other answers; some were quite--shall we say--creative. I don't have time to list them all, but to all of you who filled those out....thanks! It was great to read, reminisce, and laugh at all the answers and all that's gone on in the past 10 years of our life together. Thanks for being a part of our wedding day and our lives--whether that was more than a decade ago or currently. We appreciate each one of you.
Heath, thanks for being such an awesome husband for these past 10 years. I love you. Only 14 days until our Anniversary Cruise! Yippee! =)
We also opened our 10-year "time capsule." Do any of you who were at our wedding remember filling out your guesses as to what our lives would be like in 10 years? Well, we really left them sealed up without sneaking a peak all this time, and yesterday we read them. Some people were pretty close, and some....not so much. In case you're interested in seeing who was right, here are the questions and the names of those who got them right.
Where will we be living? (Maryland) Suzi Creps, Stephanie Runkles, Beth Barch, Grandmom Taylor, Dan & Carolyn Sigmon, Tod & Lisa Lipman, Deb Spink, Amanda Trietley, Jessica Stuenzi, Valerie Hurley, Anonymous.
How many kids will we have? (3) Steve Napolitan, Greg Williamson, Phil Dennison, Stephen Stuenzi.
What kind of cars will we have? (F250 and MPV) The only ones who got BOTH vehicles correct (though they only said minivan and truck) were Kevin Williamson and Will Allen.
What will our favorite date activity be? (going out to dinner) Kathy Palese, Dan & Carolyn Sigmon, Anonymous. Greg Williamson had a very true answer as well--"getting away from the kids." =)
What will our favorite hobbies be? (Heath--working on his truck; Erin--reading and sleeping....do those count as hobbies?) No one got this totally right, but Valerie Hurley and Will Allen did write "sleeping", so I think that counts for mine anyway. :)
What will we look like? My favorite close answer was Will Allen's: "Heath will have a bald spot [Um, that spot takes up his entire head] and Erin will be "as beautiful as now." Aw, thanks Will. =)
Where will our favorite vacation spot be? This one doesn't have a winner because we don't know what the answer is! We've been lots of great places and hope to go to many more!
How will we be involved in our local church? (Heath plays guitar in the worship service, and he is also helping to finish some interior things on our brand new building!; I work with kids' classes and occasionally play keyboard and also work in Awana) These people got at least one of those things correct and added nothing incorrect: Dan & Carolyn Sigmon, Paul Best, Lori Wells, Stephanie Runkles, Josh Monge, Jessica Stuenzi.
There were many other answers; some were quite--shall we say--creative. I don't have time to list them all, but to all of you who filled those out....thanks! It was great to read, reminisce, and laugh at all the answers and all that's gone on in the past 10 years of our life together. Thanks for being a part of our wedding day and our lives--whether that was more than a decade ago or currently. We appreciate each one of you.
Heath, thanks for being such an awesome husband for these past 10 years. I love you. Only 14 days until our Anniversary Cruise! Yippee! =)
Thursday, December 13, 2007
and the Season begins. . .
We spent Thanksgiving morning together making pages for our family "Thankfulness Notebook". Heath's parents hosted the big dinner for the McGrain side of the family, so we spent the afternoon and evening there. . . eating way too much delicious food! The day after Thanksgiving is our Christmas tree day. So we put up our artificial tree (pre-lit. Woohoo!!), and listened to the first Christmas music of the season. The boys were very fascinated with the lights and ornaments, and it was a really nice day together. Happy Holidays to you all!
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