Almost the weekend

One of my lack of gifts is being able to write. I often think about writing an exciting blog, but as I start writing I have a very hard time relating my thoughts down on paper (or the internet in this case). It makes it so hard for me to write blogs... as you can tell.

However, I think it is very important for you to know what I am doing in life so I will keep writing ;)


This week was very good and exciting. Physical therapy is so much fun and I am excited to do it on my own not being a student. One of the younger patients I have been working with called the clinic and asked me on a date...which was flattering in a way.. but also a bummer in the fact that I probably will not be able to work with him much anymore just because it might be awkward. He was an interesting case which is a lot better than the normal boring shoulder injuries :).


This weekend should be busy but fun. Tomorrow is my works employee appreciation banquet in which Alex is coming with me and Judy and some other fun co-workers will be there. Saturday Alex has a family thing which I will go with him to ( he has LOTS of relatives.) It is a little overwhelming with all the people but I figure I have to get to know them at some point in time! :) Then we are going to have a bunch of people over to his house for game night, which should be really fun. Sunday I am working 6-2 but get home in time for a nap before church!

Anyways.. that's about it for now. The flu is going around here but I am trying to avoid it the best I can. Alex got sick, but I think it is with the flu that I got the flu shot for, so I came and made the poor boy supper. However I think he is feeling better because he has been out paint his new huge shed building whatever's office, so no more pity from me!

Hope everyone is doing well any staying well! :)

busy bee

Hello everyone~

Just thought I would give a quick update! I started my clinicals at the Sioux Center Hospital and I really enjoy it! I love talking to the patients and being able to actually do things!!! The therapists often let me teach the exercises to the patients and get to do their ultrasound and electrical stimulation set up. It feels good to be trusted by them and able to actually do it instead of sit there and feel like a dumb dumb! It has been really fun so far and I am glad to be able to go this!
However now that I am in clincials, work hours have gone down terribly. I have worked it would with my clinical instuctor that I can leave early for the days I have to work so that I can get there in time. The thing that stinks though is that the hours avalible are not on my usual hallway, so I do not get to see my favorite residents as often :(

Other things are going well... besides the fact that Iowa is FREEZING!! Last week I think it got down to -27* ! It was bitter cold and I did not enjoy it. However, spring is coming more in sight :)

Thinks with Alex are so good :) I love him so much! He is pretty much amazing and more than I could ever ask for in a guy !

Anyways, I am past my bed time and I still have a paper to write! Ahh!!

I'm in love

Here is a special post about my awesome boyfriend :) He makes me so happy and it's amazing how well we get along. It was really hard for me to open up to Alex in a way because I did not want to get my heart broken and in a way I just wanted to be careful with what I was doing. So you probably have not heard oh so much about Alex in this blog, but in reality he has been a huge part of my life in the last 9 months :) He is just so awesome, he cares so much about me and my friends and family. He would go out of his way just to help me with something little... like making sure I get home from work alright on an icy day or making and bringing me my favorite pizza :) I guess it has been fun the last week,,,, we have hung out a whole lot and spent a lot of time together. I am going to miss not seeing him everday when I start clinical and he gets busier with work :( Haha... I am pathetic..

My little pizza he made me :)
whoops i ruined a good picture!

Also, here is one of his new businesses, Christmas lights!

Proof of some good years :)

Christmas 2008
Christmas 2007

Christmas 2006

Welcome 2009!!

I can't believe that last year is already over, it went very fast and it was a very good year! I have a feeling that this next year is going to bring many changes and hopefully it is the best year yet! Whatever this year brings, I have to remember to praise God for both the good and the bad times and thank him for being faithful to me throughout the years!

Last night, after I worked until 10 pm, a few friends and I went over to Alex's house and played some fun board games and welcomed in the new year! I wish I took pictures but I forgot to bring my camera. :(

Backing up to Christmas, it was a VERY good week at home! It was great to see my little nephew and my family. My parents are going on a year long vacation this year so it was good to see them before they go off on their escapades. I wish I could have been their longer, but work was calling my name!

That's about it for now... here are some pictures! Enjoy!







Patrick with his favorite present from us!
Sarah and I with our yearly picture with Sammy
Ethan taking some steps!
Sammy lost his pants but loves watching Diane make something yummy
Ethan loved the kitty!
Having a good time!
Sam sam and his favorite present from us
We love Sammy :)
Sammy potty training
We love Ethan!