Well that didn't work out.
Took my mom and father-in-law to see it yesterday and....it definitely looks different in full daylight.
There were lots of issues we didn't see the first time...this one's a no-go.
Sad day ):
But happy new year!!!!
We didn't end up doing much last night. The original plan was to go downtown with a bunch of my friends to First Night (basically a big party in downtown Columbia) but it was SO COLD!!! And it cost $20. so we passed on that and just watched House and had a wine cooler. and went to sleep.
I wish you all a great new year with your friends and families!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Apartment shopping
We have been apartment shopping online and we're looking at our first one this evening!
I'm pretty excited.
It's only a one bedroom, one bath but it's so much cheaper than all the 2 bedrooms we've found.
.............
Looked at it last night and it's awesome!!! I'm super excited. I'm taking my mom to see it tomorrow afternoon! Yaaaay for finally almost getting our own place (:
I'm happy.
I'm pretty excited.
It's only a one bedroom, one bath but it's so much cheaper than all the 2 bedrooms we've found.
.............
Looked at it last night and it's awesome!!! I'm super excited. I'm taking my mom to see it tomorrow afternoon! Yaaaay for finally almost getting our own place (:
I'm happy.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Christmas Time!!!
So this Christmas feels WAAAAAY different than ever before. Probably because my life is waaaay different than ever before....
but seriously, it doesn't feel like Christmastime at all ): Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year.
I have always enjoyed evenings doing my homework by the tree in the living room, cuddled up with my cat and hot cocoa.
But this year...it's not my tree in the living room, it's not my living room, no homework to do, my cat is at my mom's...just not the same at all ):
Even the Christmas service at church last Sunday was completely different than ever before!!! it was just like a regular service except we sang some Christmas carols. Normally the service has about 50 people on stage singing, lots of Christmas lights and poinsettas, a skit or two, etc etc. Not this year! Sad ):
We do have a tree in our bedroom though, so that's nice. It's a cheap fake one but it's a tree!
Putting up his Baby's First Christmas ornament (:
More to come...
Sunday, December 7, 2008
OMG!!!!!!!!!
OMG I am seriously going to just SLAP her in the FACE one of these days.
There is someone in my life who is the absolute definition of b****. All she EVER does is complain about everything or make fun of people. That is all I have ever heard come out of her mouth.
She controls her parents, controls her friends, controls everything! Because if Little Miss Priss isn't freaking happy about it, OMG we have failed life.
Just today we were watching the show House and it was about a very overweight 10 year old girl who had a tumor (thus she was overweight....long story). All she could do was f-ing laugh at her. She was like, "OMG Daddy you have to come see this ginormous a*hole on this show! She's the size of a f-ing whale!" The sad thing is, he came in, looked at the tv, and started laughing! WHAT THE HELL?!
I just left the room.
She makes fun of her parents constantly, calls them freakin idiots, tells them what to do....when she talks like a sailor they just say, "Aw don't say that! That's not nice." We are not dealing with a 5 year old here.
I am moving. ASAP.
There is someone in my life who is the absolute definition of b****. All she EVER does is complain about everything or make fun of people. That is all I have ever heard come out of her mouth.
She controls her parents, controls her friends, controls everything! Because if Little Miss Priss isn't freaking happy about it, OMG we have failed life.
Just today we were watching the show House and it was about a very overweight 10 year old girl who had a tumor (thus she was overweight....long story). All she could do was f-ing laugh at her. She was like, "OMG Daddy you have to come see this ginormous a*hole on this show! She's the size of a f-ing whale!" The sad thing is, he came in, looked at the tv, and started laughing! WHAT THE HELL?!
I just left the room.
She makes fun of her parents constantly, calls them freakin idiots, tells them what to do....when she talks like a sailor they just say, "Aw don't say that! That's not nice." We are not dealing with a 5 year old here.
I am moving. ASAP.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Bubble Baths
I went back to work today.
It was freeing yet sadly depressing.
It was great seeing my coworkers and friends again, but I missed Riley so much! It was like a huge part of me was missing all day.
He loved the sitter's though. The same lady who watched me and my brother when we were little is now watching my baby boy (:
I wouldn't have anyone else.
His face lit up in a grin as soon as he saw me this afternoon. Tears came to my eyes instantly...this little man that I love so much loves me too! and he knows me! Sweetest thing of my life.
Now I am off to take a much needed bubble bath...
It was freeing yet sadly depressing.
It was great seeing my coworkers and friends again, but I missed Riley so much! It was like a huge part of me was missing all day.
He loved the sitter's though. The same lady who watched me and my brother when we were little is now watching my baby boy (:
I wouldn't have anyone else.
His face lit up in a grin as soon as he saw me this afternoon. Tears came to my eyes instantly...this little man that I love so much loves me too! and he knows me! Sweetest thing of my life.
Now I am off to take a much needed bubble bath...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Travis.
Have you ever had one of those moments when God is telling you to do or say something?
when it's something you really don't want to do because it may be awkward? what would others think? what would the person think?
Well I had one of those moments on November 23, 2004.
I was sitting in the lunch room at school during last hour. Travis walked through on his way out and said in his silly voice, "Bye everybody, see ya next week! It's Thanksgiviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!!!!!"
Something deep in my spirit told me to go up to him, to give him a hug and tell him I loved him. Uh, right. I had the BIGGEST crush on this boy. NO WAY! was I going to go up to him and tell him I loved him!!!
So I just sat in my chair, went back to my algebra homework, and let him walk away.
Around 8 the next morning I got a phone call from my friend Nathan.
"Did you hear the news?" he said.
"YEAH! SNOW DAAAAAAAAAAY!"
"No, not that news! The Eddys were in a car accident on their way to New Jersey this morning."
...my heart sunk. I knew then exactly what had happened and regret instantly took over.
"They had to fly Travis to a hospital. It doesn't look good."
All I could do was sit. I couldn't talk, I couldn't cry. I just stared.
About an hour later, another phone call. My mom answered this one, so I ran upstairs and watched her face. It was my principal's wife on the phone.
When my mom looked at me, I knew it. He was gone.
I collapsed on the kitchen floor and cried and cried and cried for what seemed like an eternity.
I spent that evening at church with all of Travis's friends and classmates, just holding one another and weeping.
I think about that afternoon in the lunchroom often and wonder why in the world I didn't do what I knew at the time I needed to. Pride. Stupid pride.
*Hugs* I love you Travis, always.
11-24-04.
when it's something you really don't want to do because it may be awkward? what would others think? what would the person think?
Well I had one of those moments on November 23, 2004.
I was sitting in the lunch room at school during last hour. Travis walked through on his way out and said in his silly voice, "Bye everybody, see ya next week! It's Thanksgiviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!!!!!"
Something deep in my spirit told me to go up to him, to give him a hug and tell him I loved him. Uh, right. I had the BIGGEST crush on this boy. NO WAY! was I going to go up to him and tell him I loved him!!!
So I just sat in my chair, went back to my algebra homework, and let him walk away.
Around 8 the next morning I got a phone call from my friend Nathan.
"Did you hear the news?" he said.
"YEAH! SNOW DAAAAAAAAAAY!"
"No, not that news! The Eddys were in a car accident on their way to New Jersey this morning."
...my heart sunk. I knew then exactly what had happened and regret instantly took over.
"They had to fly Travis to a hospital. It doesn't look good."
All I could do was sit. I couldn't talk, I couldn't cry. I just stared.
About an hour later, another phone call. My mom answered this one, so I ran upstairs and watched her face. It was my principal's wife on the phone.
When my mom looked at me, I knew it. He was gone.
I collapsed on the kitchen floor and cried and cried and cried for what seemed like an eternity.
I spent that evening at church with all of Travis's friends and classmates, just holding one another and weeping.
I think about that afternoon in the lunchroom often and wonder why in the world I didn't do what I knew at the time I needed to. Pride. Stupid pride.
*Hugs* I love you Travis, always.
11-24-04.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
A New Life
So I used to be really into blogging...then lost interest I guess...but I think now is the time to begin again!
and what better to blog about than my wonderful new little family?
Married life is great! But somedays I feel like it hasn't even begun yet. We live with my in-laws, which is a blessing now that we have a little one, as the grandparents love nothing better than to babysit!
But it definitely has its drawbacks --we are never really alone --all conversations are just a door or air vent away --15 year old sister, and her cheerleader friends --there is still a sense of dependency, not to mention, the basement is dark!!! Small windows! makes me depressed!!!
Sooo we are on the search for someplace to move the beginning of next year.
As for being a mom...WOW. No words can accurately describe this position in life. It's the most satisfying, amazing, honorable, desirable, fun thing in the world. Honestly.
And I must say, my little boy is the CUTEST thing in the entire world.
He has discovered his voice the last week. He woke us up this morning just chattering and squawking to himself in his bassinett. Needless to say, he was quickly moved to his crib in his room as it was only 7 am and Mom and Dad were trying to sleep! He is LOUD! but it is the most precious thing ever.
Speaking of, he is waking up and ready to eat! Must go! But more to come...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Waiting
Waiting is just about the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
I've carried around this little bundle of energy in my belly for over 38 weeks now...that's a long time to wait!
Luckily I've had a friend to walk through this with. Her name is Danni, and she was 2 weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy. We've discussed everything! Symptoms, fears, hopes, dreams.
I drove her to the hospital on Tuesday, September 16th and held her hand through many a contraction. Lua KenLeigh McD. was born at 3:19 pm weighing 7 lbs 10 oz!!!
Just being with Danni thru that time, even though I wasn't there during the actual birthing stage of labor, was one of the most amazing times of my life.
Riley, I'm ready for you to come!!!!!
I've carried around this little bundle of energy in my belly for over 38 weeks now...that's a long time to wait!
Luckily I've had a friend to walk through this with. Her name is Danni, and she was 2 weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy. We've discussed everything! Symptoms, fears, hopes, dreams.
I drove her to the hospital on Tuesday, September 16th and held her hand through many a contraction. Lua KenLeigh McD. was born at 3:19 pm weighing 7 lbs 10 oz!!!
Just being with Danni thru that time, even though I wasn't there during the actual birthing stage of labor, was one of the most amazing times of my life.
Riley, I'm ready for you to come!!!!!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
The past year...
It's been almost one year since my dad joined the Lord.
And since that day, life has been crazy. and nothing like I ever expected.
I used to think I knew exactly how my life would go:
-Columbia College, graduate with a degree in Psychology.
-move to KC, MO.
-marry a pastor (and I even knew who).
-get deeply involved in counseling girls who needed to see Jesus as Daddy.
-start a family.
-travel with my preacher husband (and our family) around the world, sharing the gospel with the blind and lost
Wow, that plan got screwed over, pardon my language.
So, was that God's plan for me? Did I screw it up? I know He uses all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose, but did He not plant those desires deep in my heart?
And what now? If that was His plan, I royally left it in the dust. But could His plan have changed? Or was that ever His plan at all?
Just food for thought.
I know He brought the man who is now my husband into my life at that time for a reason. I know He will use our marriage for mighty things, and He will bless our darling little boy.
I know we will be happy and we will persevere through whatever trials will come our way.
I miss Daddy so much. I wish I could be with him so much.
I was watching the Cardinals game last night, and I reached for my phone to call him because I was SO mad that we gave up a 3-run lead in the last 2 innings. Then I realized, he wouldn't answer.
The day before he died, we had lunch together for the last time. We went to a Mexican restaurant, of course. As we ate our chile rellinos, we talked about the Cardinals, boys, classes, stupid professors. We talked about Mardi Gras and all the wonderful experiences we'd shared together, and our plans to go the next February.
He got serious for a minute and asked if he had been a good father. I sat in shock for a second, and answered, "Yes, of course. I know we haven't always gotten along and were impatient with each other, but yes, you are a good father."
He asked if there was anything he could do to be better, and I said no. God had worked through our differences and through our bitterness toward each other and restored our relationship.
As we walked to our cars, he pulled me into a big hug and told me how much he loved me.
That was the last time I ever saw him alive. That night, he and my mom were looking to buy Cardinal tickets for my 19th birthday present.
Who knew.
After that I went into complete shock. For a couple months, I just went through the motions. Class, hang out with friends, class again, maybe eat something (most likely not), go home, fight with Mom and Kyle, go back to campus and hang out with friends, maybe have a drink or two, go home and crash. Wake up the next morning and do it all over again.
Then I met an amazing man who made me smile again. We did things that were fun. go to the park, swing, go out for ice cream, watch funny movies, go to campus events, play video games, tell jokes, take silly pictures. Suddenly there was a ray of sunshine in my life.
Our infatuation grew to a deep respect and, dare I say, love for one another.
Several months later, a plus sign showed up on that little piece of plastic. and another adventure ensued.
This led to lots of anger, bitterness, disappointment, and confusion in my family. Especially after Jer proposed.
But God poured out His grace and fixed relationships, and created a new family.
I missed Daddy so much on my wedding day. It just felt empty somehow. I had my brother and my grandfather walk me down the aisle, but I still somehow expected him to be there.
I always expect him to be there.
When I go to my mom's house and see his truck, I still think "Wow, he must've gotten off early!" But when I walk up the driveway, I remember the event that happened right there a year ago. and my heart stops for a second.
I know God will bring us through and God will give us joy through our little miracle of Riley David Schneider, but I know I'll expect Daddy to be there on that day too. I want him to be there. His first grandchild...
We'll see where this next year will take us. I know God will lead the way.
And since that day, life has been crazy. and nothing like I ever expected.
I used to think I knew exactly how my life would go:
-Columbia College, graduate with a degree in Psychology.
-move to KC, MO.
-marry a pastor (and I even knew who).
-get deeply involved in counseling girls who needed to see Jesus as Daddy.
-start a family.
-travel with my preacher husband (and our family) around the world, sharing the gospel with the blind and lost
Wow, that plan got screwed over, pardon my language.
So, was that God's plan for me? Did I screw it up? I know He uses all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose, but did He not plant those desires deep in my heart?
And what now? If that was His plan, I royally left it in the dust. But could His plan have changed? Or was that ever His plan at all?
Just food for thought.
I know He brought the man who is now my husband into my life at that time for a reason. I know He will use our marriage for mighty things, and He will bless our darling little boy.
I know we will be happy and we will persevere through whatever trials will come our way.
I miss Daddy so much. I wish I could be with him so much.
I was watching the Cardinals game last night, and I reached for my phone to call him because I was SO mad that we gave up a 3-run lead in the last 2 innings. Then I realized, he wouldn't answer.
The day before he died, we had lunch together for the last time. We went to a Mexican restaurant, of course. As we ate our chile rellinos, we talked about the Cardinals, boys, classes, stupid professors. We talked about Mardi Gras and all the wonderful experiences we'd shared together, and our plans to go the next February.
He got serious for a minute and asked if he had been a good father. I sat in shock for a second, and answered, "Yes, of course. I know we haven't always gotten along and were impatient with each other, but yes, you are a good father."
He asked if there was anything he could do to be better, and I said no. God had worked through our differences and through our bitterness toward each other and restored our relationship.
As we walked to our cars, he pulled me into a big hug and told me how much he loved me.
That was the last time I ever saw him alive. That night, he and my mom were looking to buy Cardinal tickets for my 19th birthday present.
Who knew.
After that I went into complete shock. For a couple months, I just went through the motions. Class, hang out with friends, class again, maybe eat something (most likely not), go home, fight with Mom and Kyle, go back to campus and hang out with friends, maybe have a drink or two, go home and crash. Wake up the next morning and do it all over again.
Then I met an amazing man who made me smile again. We did things that were fun. go to the park, swing, go out for ice cream, watch funny movies, go to campus events, play video games, tell jokes, take silly pictures. Suddenly there was a ray of sunshine in my life.
Our infatuation grew to a deep respect and, dare I say, love for one another.
Several months later, a plus sign showed up on that little piece of plastic. and another adventure ensued.
This led to lots of anger, bitterness, disappointment, and confusion in my family. Especially after Jer proposed.
But God poured out His grace and fixed relationships, and created a new family.
I missed Daddy so much on my wedding day. It just felt empty somehow. I had my brother and my grandfather walk me down the aisle, but I still somehow expected him to be there.
I always expect him to be there.
When I go to my mom's house and see his truck, I still think "Wow, he must've gotten off early!" But when I walk up the driveway, I remember the event that happened right there a year ago. and my heart stops for a second.
I know God will bring us through and God will give us joy through our little miracle of Riley David Schneider, but I know I'll expect Daddy to be there on that day too. I want him to be there. His first grandchild...
We'll see where this next year will take us. I know God will lead the way.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Springtime
Ah, I love spring. I always love winter, until I get a hint of warm weather and green grass.
We got a new dog this weekend, and she is absolutely precious!
She is around 4 years old. A mellow, mellow beagle/lab mix. She is the sweetest dog I have ever met (:
[pics to come]
I have spring fever.
It's not very fun, considering I'm either in class or working. *sigh* once school is over (just over 2 weeks!!!!) I'll be free to romp and play outside. Yaaaay!
Enjoy Spring!
We got a new dog this weekend, and she is absolutely precious!
She is around 4 years old. A mellow, mellow beagle/lab mix. She is the sweetest dog I have ever met (:
[pics to come]
I have spring fever.
It's not very fun, considering I'm either in class or working. *sigh* once school is over (just over 2 weeks!!!!) I'll be free to romp and play outside. Yaaaay!
Enjoy Spring!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Ah, spring is in the air (:
and the best part is, spring break is just 5 lousy school days away. as is the beautiful beach of Destin, FL. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAllelujah.
I'm ready for a break of this horrible semester. I hate my classes, I highly dislike 3/4 of my teachers, aaaaand I'm tired of homework.
I love my family so much, and I can't wait to be with them for a week! My mom, brother, 3 cousins, uncle, and his wife...all together (: yaaaay.
Week, please pass sooooooooooon!!
P.S. still throwing up....agh. thankfully it's slowin down a little bit! now only every other day, average.
and the best part is, spring break is just 5 lousy school days away. as is the beautiful beach of Destin, FL. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAllelujah.
I'm ready for a break of this horrible semester. I hate my classes, I highly dislike 3/4 of my teachers, aaaaand I'm tired of homework.
I love my family so much, and I can't wait to be with them for a week! My mom, brother, 3 cousins, uncle, and his wife...all together (: yaaaay.
Week, please pass sooooooooooon!!
P.S. still throwing up....agh. thankfully it's slowin down a little bit! now only every other day, average.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Sickly.
I am loving this time of my life; the new emotions, wild adventures, and exciting future. That is, until around 5 o'clock. Thennnnnn it gets nasty.
I am so so so tired of throwing up. Every night. Over and over again until my stomach is empty...and beyond. TMI I know, sorry. Just needed a place to vent.
I'm ready for this feeling to be gone. agh.
I am so so so tired of throwing up. Every night. Over and over again until my stomach is empty...and beyond. TMI I know, sorry. Just needed a place to vent.
I'm ready for this feeling to be gone. agh.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Life...
is finally slowing down a little bit. Things are beginning to fall together, and I'm so excited to see what God will do in the next year.
I am so thankful for my wonderful family and friends.
but I wish so deeply Daddy could be here. I miss him like crazy every single day. I sleep on his side of the bed now and keep MooMoo company. and I sware I can still hear him snoring. that loud, obnoxious, life-filled snore I heard for so many years...
I am so thankful for my wonderful family and friends.
but I wish so deeply Daddy could be here. I miss him like crazy every single day. I sleep on his side of the bed now and keep MooMoo company. and I sware I can still hear him snoring. that loud, obnoxious, life-filled snore I heard for so many years...
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
It's been awhile...
It seems like it's been forever since I've really sat down and wrote down what was circulating through my chaotic little brain...
hence the brevity of this entry.
My life, up to this point, has been terribly hard...or so I thought. Psshhh, not. Sure, I've had my fair share of tragedy, drama, and hardships...yet I've had an increasingly abundant plethora of blessings.
But thinks are getting harder. and more confusing. and filled to the brim with responsibilities and choices I didn't think I'd ever face. However, they appear around every corner I turn.
Lord grant me mercy and wisdom to walk the path that has been laid out before me.
hence the brevity of this entry.
My life, up to this point, has been terribly hard...or so I thought. Psshhh, not. Sure, I've had my fair share of tragedy, drama, and hardships...yet I've had an increasingly abundant plethora of blessings.
But thinks are getting harder. and more confusing. and filled to the brim with responsibilities and choices I didn't think I'd ever face. However, they appear around every corner I turn.
Lord grant me mercy and wisdom to walk the path that has been laid out before me.
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