tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181807552011-04-21T22:21:43.095-05:00Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.comBlogger721100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-85172465504050620932008-09-03T17:24:00.005-05:002008-09-18T20:50:27.470-05:00

These days.... what can I say about these busy days? I know, they are only going to get busier!There has been massive unfolding in our life as of late. Erich found out on his birthday his acceptance as pre-k teacher at Milam Elementary. We are so greatful! It was perfect timing. Erich finished the work on our bathrooms, and he hasn't  stopped since. My position has changed this year as I am

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-88651593454178992502008-07-15T17:13:00.002-05:002008-12-11T12:10:34.724-06:00

Here's our little one, doing the breast stroke in mama's belly. Erich and I are already convinced she's a swimmer.... : )This is week 22 and I'm feeling great! I am finally in the full swing of my summer vacation and loving the lazy days of visiting friends, cooking, reading, floating the pool, cleaning closets, washing windows, cleaning door handles....I guess the last 3 aren't considered lazy

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Alas, I post a picture of the ever-growing baby bump. This is me sporting some fabulous hand-me-down jeans, my neutral bella band and a non-maternity top. I am generally sticking to pure maternity clothing these days. I do use the bella band on occasion with some clothes I have been given that are a size bigger than my original size. These outfits are good for when your are feeling like your

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-8386708981869863902008-05-17T09:50:00.002-05:002008-05-17T09:59:11.885-05:00

Here's a brief recap of the past few weeks:Latest Craving-Hebrew national hotdogs (with all the works) and Jalepeño chips.... (I know, I'm sure that's terrible pregnant food!)Latest bad habit-checking my facebook (Erich started a page for me)Latest good habit-prenatal yogaClothing scenario-I can fit into pants that were a little big on me before I got pregnant, but I don't feel comfortable in my

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-84767264914604012182008-05-06T18:50:00.005-05:002008-12-11T12:10:37.201-06:00

Pic #1- Baby full body with umbilical chord showingPic #2- Baby in teddy bear form with heart beatPic #3- Baby waving with it's little fingers. "Hi Baby"Ok, so the quality is pretty hard to distinguish, but you get the idea!!!!!!! Yeah! Mi bebé

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Feliz 5 de mayo todos!The past week has been jam packed with exciting things. Erich and I celebrated with our Carver kids to hours of dancing (Asereje, Los Machetes, La Raspa, etc...). Thursday we had a most exciting venture for our first pregnancy appointment. We got our first sonogram and heard the heartbeat! Words can't express how exciting it was to see our little baby kicking and waving it's

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-12166503341809989742008-04-18T16:46:00.002-05:002008-04-18T17:04:41.928-05:00

Thanks everyone out there for your love and support through the icky days of ugh...Mama, thanks so much for the visit and the trip to Motherhood for some great maternity wear!!! Today I wore my first maternity blouse (not necessarily b/c I needed to, but because it was the color I needed and it looked so comfortable).FYI world and for my future reference...Things that brought me ease and comfort

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-69448251801142066822008-04-12T13:05:00.002-05:002008-04-12T13:21:33.407-05:00

This week was a break from the constant nausea. Erich and I formed a great new physical activity together: walking the edge of our local lake Bryan. The fresh air has done wonders for me and the weather is just glorious right now. With more organization and more energy we avoided eating out this week and I felt relieved to be able to cook.Friday morning I awoke with terrible nausea and stomach

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-9931833312590479242008-04-05T09:09:00.002-06:002008-12-11T12:10:37.345-06:00

Alas, what I have been avoiding and trying to superficially cover-up by lesser stories...Erich and I are pregnant!!!!- I mean it was a joint effort. I, however am the bearer of nausea, an ever growing pudge, moodiness, and a growing sense of unrealistic perfectionism!! This is not to complain about my current state, but to give in the truest sense what changes I am undergoing. For those of you

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-62089143259051159562008-04-01T16:06:00.004-06:002008-12-11T12:10:37.761-06:00

A long overdue post...yes, I have been over my blues since I wrote my last entry (not to say I havn't had my waves of emotion... but who hasn't?)Here are a couple of pics from my super girl time with my madre y hermana en san antonio.Our weekend was full with the works: makeovers at bare escentials, shopping at la cantera, lots of fattening delicious food, and disney movie watching (Cleveland

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-68750462023533104512008-03-05T18:38:00.005-06:002008-12-11T12:10:39.134-06:00

Everyone gets the blues. Mine usually come for no particular reason, but (yes) they still come. Maybe it was as subtle as the blues song I played repetitively during our African American Heritage museum today creeping it's way into my mojo. Either way I am seeking the comforts of my childhood days when a simple "I have confidence in sunshine, I have confidence in rain, I have confidence that

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-88721696050197922642008-02-24T09:39:00.003-06:002008-12-11T12:10:40.632-06:00

I have to thank my Tia Susan and Robert for the use of their time share in Sedona. Our trip was amazing and I appreciate so much the generosity of you both. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!Here are a few more pictures...

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Here we are atop "Chicken Point" on the Bell Tower trail in Sedona, AZ. This was a glorious hike: day 2 of our vacation. Climbing rocks is a thrilling and challenging feat.  We had a wonderful, wonderful time in Sedona and were sad to leave....Other highlights of our vacation include:1. Stocking up at Trader Joe's (we ate fresh fruit parfaits and cranberry orange scones with dark coffee to drink

erichnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-63615200127609144722008-02-14T20:22:00.002-06:002008-12-11T12:10:41.090-06:00

Today I received 6 heart shaped chocolate boxes of candy and about 50 valentines from my little niños.Hope everyone else out there got some luvin today!!!!!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxo

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(for some reason I can't rotate this picture sent to me from my teacher friend Nancy)*Here's Erich helping one of my students perform "Tu Ti Ta"... pulgares arriba (Thumbs up)1. Erich substitues for me when I am sick!2. Erich plans a surprise dinner for me (it had to be cancelled on account of my sickness, but the thought was super)3. I receive wonderful birthday love, presents, and calls4. I

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I am bringing in my 27th with the FLU. This must mean that things can only get better from here on out for me this year. I have never had the flu. The flu really sucks. Yesterday was the worst and today I'm feeling a bit more alive. I came home to San Antonio this weekend to spend some time with the family and go to "women of faith" with my mama.However, I have spent the last 24 hours on the

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-88624407682721061962008-01-30T18:48:00.000-06:002008-01-30T19:46:27.815-06:00

Two stories from today....1. One part of being a special education teacher with pre-school level children include play-based assessments. These are exactly what they sound like- playing with kids to assess where they are: emotionally, cognitively, physically, and socially.In returning to Carver after a mid-day play based assessment I walked into my afternoon class to be welcomed with a generous,

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-40866916770279167542008-01-13T20:35:00.000-06:002008-01-13T20:47:40.661-06:00

Eating: Wasabi peasDrinking: Freshly chilled Pinot GrigioReading: Brothers of KaramazovWanting: Time with hubbyGreatful for:My student teacher Suffering From: An acute pain in my foot from running 12 miles yesterdayLooking forward to: February....Into:Strategies for teaching children with Autism, FOOD (cooking), reconnecting with friends, chilling out, egg tacos & espresso ground coffee, looking

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-31324527550270385522008-01-13T16:20:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:43.542-06:00

Angie and the girls                                                                       Baby Von G Renee and her new Mexico Crèche set                                   Bro and Sis Cousin Time

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Erich and I brought in the new year with a sort of progressive dinner held in our house. We moved from room to room with food and drinks to match each rooms mood. Olive bruschetta stuffed phillo and martinis, pozole and sangria, tamales and mojitos, fondue and wine (thanks Kelley!!!), eggnog and stuffed dates. Our night was a great last-minute success. Happy New Year to all.I am way behind on my

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-78352981547573012322007-12-25T11:45:00.001-06:002008-12-11T12:10:45.103-06:00

Erich pops the champagne (thanks Kelley for the bottle- we are finally making good use of it!)Here we are having fun with the Wimberly's after spending time at the Galleria (what a crazy place!!) Erika, Erich's mama displaying her homemade cookies with some Swiss pride (7 different kinds!- she used to make 17 different kinds!!!) Little Renee playing with Osa (she loves Osa)

erichnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-28126007422301362612007-12-21T20:53:00.001-06:002008-12-11T12:10:47.252-06:00

On bad blog boo....Blog's are deceptive little things... people tend to only post the great things that are happening in life... but amidst the joy and blessings are pains, doubts, and trials.... I will write more about those things later.I guess when I am in the mood to post on this blog, it is usually the triumphs, the beauty, and the joys in life that I am inspired to write about. All this to

erichnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-33473847545930921442007-12-20T21:57:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:48.162-06:00

My sister Lisa and I at an old vintage diner the weekend of my graduationHere we are... Masters of ED Psych people... getting ready for the graduationI am doneda, da da da da, da... (That is the graduation song)"Yes", this is a wonderful feeling (Everyone ask me how it feels to be done)"What's next?" (the next question people ask from the world of academia)"When are you going to have babies?" (

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-55429496280967781972007-11-25T14:51:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:49.201-06:00

Here is Erich preparing our new tradition of turkey fryHere is part of the table decorThanksgiving is over. We had a wonderful celebration with family; a feasting of fried turkeys (thanks honey!), delicious stuffing, and all the other traditional yum yums...It was Lisa's first break from her first semester in college and our first celebration with the recently added Sophie. Erich and I have been

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-56831715996338988702007-11-02T16:26:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:10:49.725-06:00

It's hard to sum the experience of my days at school (these days) in a word.... So much happens! One minute we are rejoicing as an emerging butterfly slides from its cocoon to enter the world with its new form, the next we are releasing butterflies with their expanded wings outside, and then a few moments later I am wrestling with a kid who decides to flip out (for no apparent reason). This last

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-53913529339784944782007-10-28T20:14:00.000-06:002007-10-28T20:26:33.078-06:00

Erich and I just returned from a fabulous business conference in Chicago. My new-found drink of the weekend was Lychee martinis... a not too sweet drink with an icy toothpick through 2 soft lychee balls. Think grapefruit mixed with pear...We returned home with sad news of the death of Erich's grandma. Thankfully, It was not a shock to anyone, as she lived a full 97 years of life. We will have her

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-65833483606011874062007-10-21T17:47:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:49.954-06:00

What a great beginning to one of my favorite seasons! Kellie came into town. We had not seen each other in 7 years!! We had so much fun at the Big State Festival listening to Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett (amongst some other great bands). Yesterday I finished a 50 page project to complete a 3 hour course that has been hanging over me for the past 10 months. Erich preached today and he did a super

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-60552970036839612932007-09-30T08:43:00.000-05:002007-09-30T09:06:17.513-05:00

This Sunday morning I was searching the web to find out more about healthy poo.From what I can gather, texturally the poo should resemble that of a ripe banana. color: think cardboard, form: S or C will doofloat or not: there is controversy, but it seems there is more talk on sinking poo's, how often: at least once a day.Other creative inspirations....I have written and "composed" 3 new

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-12982779112134206942007-09-13T18:56:00.001-05:002008-12-11T12:10:50.081-06:00

(this is a blurry car... this is used as a part of my picture communication system with my students with special needs... pretend its on a highway)Blessed bliss in between bites of herbed basmati rice and organic beer to the tunes of waterdeep and words of rilke....I dance in the kitchen (no one is here) and do some poses in front of the mirror (momentary self-portriats since I can't paint like

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-59013977890016737772007-09-02T17:24:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:50.279-06:00

He who bends to himself a joyDoes the winged life destroyBut he who kisses the joy as it fliesLives in eternity's sunrise-William Blake

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-3840150323941636002007-08-16T21:32:00.001-05:002008-12-11T12:10:52.118-06:00

Erich and I have enjoyed such a wonderful summer with travels to the west coast and middle america. One of our most favorite things to do is to visit friends, reconnect, and share inspiration and the stuff of life....This year brings about transition as I finish my grad program and continue to teach while Erich pursues growth and expansion of our Reliv business. We really enjoy doing business

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-46318727760181300642007-08-04T22:59:00.001-05:002008-12-11T12:10:52.370-06:00

happy birthday to you!I love you my husband and friend!I thank the Lord everytime I think of you... and there are many moments in which I am thinking of you...Thank you for your warm acceptance of all my quirks (and also your unacceptance of some of my demands)Thank you for pursuing God and pursuing my heartThank you for your openness and honestyThank you for your insight and intuitionThank you

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-32473806888561766182007-08-04T22:49:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:52.863-06:00

This is my dear friend Annie. She is such a beautiful, wise, creative-cooking creation! Annie and I spent Friday morning in the kitchen together. She taught me how to make flan.This is my very first flan... notice the glistening juiciness oozing from the perfectly baked custard. This dessert is my absolute favorite- a melt-in-your mouth divinity.The only problem here... I have no one to enjoy

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-90238578611660328202007-08-04T16:19:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:53.241-06:00

Here is Brian, my personal escort the entire week! : )Last week I devoted myself to an exhausting, eye-opening experience as I worked as the "head volunteer" for the youth leadership forum. YLF is a camp-leadership forum in which adolescents with disabilities learn to become self-advocates and gain a voice in the political arena. We spent the week at St. Edwards campus in Austin. We took a

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-15815927204552405662007-07-16T17:58:00.001-05:002008-12-11T12:10:54.491-06:00

Thanks to family and friends for a most splendid, much needed vacation. Thanks to Erich's parents for taking such wonderful care of our replacement-child, Osa. Thanks Kelley for not being one of the horror house-sitting stories from the New York Times. Thank you Lord for beautiful places and people that make them come alive. Here are a few highlights...1. Family time in Puerto2. Hollywood's

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-80270376252723200202007-07-16T17:52:00.001-05:002008-12-11T12:10:54.788-06:00

Whale Adventure!Who: Perhaps a grey whale?What: During our kite flying adventures, we accidentally stumbled upon a beached whale. Pieces of vertebrae and broken off bones were scattered around the area. A huge spinal chord with vertebrae, skin blubber, massive bones, and spilling out guts were all that remained. It was a both fascinating, yet somber find. We pondered the shark activity in the

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-67564965778401694032007-07-11T09:19:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:55.455-06:00

Blissful beauty here in Puerto Penasco…. Erich and I had the privilege of joining with part of the Cleveland clan (Uncle Tom, Aunt Chong Ling, Eric, and Sierra)- not to mention Timothy. We enjoyed our days together swimming in the ocean and pools, flying kites, exploring a beached whale, hunting for shells, eating delicious food, and relaxing!!! Sierra was a good sport as Erich taught her some

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-89276882605046986462007-06-20T10:56:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:55.824-06:00

Here is Kathryn, making us proud godparents as she downs her 19th bite of ooey, gooey goodness. Blue Baker http://www.bluebaker.com had their 2nd annual cookie eating contest. If it wasn't for mr.chubs sitting next to her, she would have taken home all the glory. Still, she ended up "cookie eating princess". This entitles her for one year of free cookies from Blue Baker. Perhaps dad was trying

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-77440653590603652672007-06-15T14:54:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:56.082-06:00

It was a glorious feeling today. The wind was blowing, there were dark skies and it felt like the first of fall... although I know it is not!

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-78485518762142278202007-06-13T12:55:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:56.502-06:00

Kelley and I shared a serendepitous (I don't exactly know what this word means, but in onomonopeia language it fits perfectly) hair removing weekend. We won't post pics of my hair removal experience....

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Today presented itself with a burst of joy as I was preparing to sit and enjoy my coconut curry chicken with organic basmati rice and homemade sangria. These little things in life should profound and astound us every now and then. What really makes this meal special is the fact that I am eating on my sweet Mama Kay's placemat (who knows the history behind them?), eating from her bowls and

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-91744364426052597772007-06-07T10:23:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:56.781-06:00

Although I am not prone to delve into the inner workings of my mind and spirit through the outlet of a blog.... I have not wanted to post due to the superficial (yet fine it its lighthearted manner) nature of this blog. I am not trying to go deep with Livinlove blogspot, it is just that I am not in a very lighthearted season of life right now. I guess tomorrow I may be. This is the paradoxical

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-85680521146689518472007-05-29T09:56:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:10:57.269-06:00

It is so very great to have finished this tiring semester's workload! I finally feel like I am on the slide down on the rollercoaster insetead of trudging my way up the hill.... Breaks with friends and family have made the completion of this semester that much sweeter. Erich and I went to Dallas to a friend's wedding and stayed with Dallas friends while in town. I went to Uvalde for Kelley's

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1166494452347124952006-12-18T19:37:00.000-06:002006-12-19T15:20:01.246-06:00

Tis a wonderful season! I am loving everything about Christmas this year. Most of all I am loving the chance to relax (just a bit). Grad classes are on hold, school is out, and I have very little responsibilities right now. Today I purchased most everyone's Christmas... that was fun! Tomorrow I will watch some of my favorite Christmas classics and wrap/make presents. I think having worked so hard

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What a great weekend for relaxing! Erich and I finally had a chance to get some time together. Friday evening was a great time of playing frisbee, going out to eat, drinking wine by the firebowl, and watching a movie. Saturday we went to the park with Osa, spotted a few armadillos and drove around looking at houses. We found a neighborhood we wouldn't mind moving into.. it has lots of contours

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1159673456043252582006-09-30T22:19:00.000-05:002006-09-30T22:30:56.063-05:00

I came home this weekend to visit the family. It is strange to stay in Lisa's room and have her off in Costa Rica. I am so glad she is there, having a great time. I just miss her. This has been a great weekend so far. I have tried to put in a little bit of everything... good food, good family time, business time, creative bead time, old friend visiting time, and even a little bit of shopping.

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1157595718082086092006-09-06T21:11:00.000-05:002006-09-29T13:23:01.846-05:00

I was right when I said this was going to be one of the busiest years of Erich's and my life!!! After teaching 3 out of 5 days, I have grad class in the evening. Tuesdays and Saturday's I commit to Reliv business, Friday's Erich and I try to spend some time together, and the past two Sunday's I have been organizing everything for our Church's children's program! But all these are great things and

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1156211251713225902006-08-21T20:37:00.000-05:002006-08-22T11:22:41.576-05:00

(stranded on the lake)Thanks Ryan, Cat, and baby Ira for a great time on the lake. I really didn't mind that we were stranded in the middle of the lake for a couple of hours.... I spent most of my weekend in the Dallas area, spending time with friends. It was really great to eat Cat's organic yummy food and to see beautiful Ira. Christi, one of my bridesmaids was recently married and had her

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1154896884336252662006-08-06T15:29:00.000-05:002006-08-23T17:40:07.880-05:00

- Men seriously eating their crab legsWe had a last minute get-together with friends, food, and margaritas. Erich has been working on getting ready for the first of the school year and I have been out driving all over town meeting my students and families in their homes. These are always an adventure. Most of my children live in trailer parks, apartments, or little efficiency homes. It always

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1154896129320784082006-08-06T15:20:00.000-05:002006-08-10T08:16:32.400-05:00

Erich and I returned from a wonderful weekend in St. Louis, MO. Who would have known you could have that much fun in St. Louis? We went to the international conference for RELIV. We wanted to check out the company, the people, and learn to build our business. We were so impressed, had a great time meeting people, were amazed at the stories we heard, and left excited about the business. Our hope

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1153706353680937412006-07-23T20:31:00.000-05:002006-07-29T15:27:14.593-05:00

a little tea party for meSea World I began by returning to my school and teaching summer school for the month of June. Erich was inundated with studies and summer classes with his cohort. We enjoyed thursday evenings at zapatos with his classmates and monday evenings on the porch of ozona grill. June flew by. We had no shortage of activity between weekend visits with family and friends, baby

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1140842558035209542006-02-24T22:30:00.000-06:002006-02-24T22:42:38.050-06:00

Aida! what a passion filled musical by Disney. Our cute local theatre put on their rendition of this highly creative, beautiful musical. It was a much needed change in pace from the rush rush of life these days. My week has consisted of so many things....1. I am apart of a 3 year grant that is launching it's pilot year activities this week. We had training until 6 two nights this week.2.

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1139874661458699202006-02-13T17:35:00.000-06:002006-02-21T09:35:30.300-06:00

Love has been the theme of this past weekend. I experienced much love from family and friends with good food and good music..... these two things always make life that much sweeter. Friday was a wonderful 25th celebration of surprises, relaxation, thai food, wonderful presents (including the camera I have used to take my most current pictures), and time with my husband to watch some of the

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1138507257591825202006-01-28T21:46:00.000-06:002006-01-28T22:01:01.643-06:00

What a blustery, busy week! Wednesday we took our annual field trip to the fire station where the kiddos receive their "diplomas" for completing the fire safety training. They really learn what to do in case there is a fire in their house. The highlight of this field trip for me is the opportunity to be elevated in the huge fire truck ladder. On Thursday while in the middle of exploring and

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Hooray! Angie got a great new job and promotion and Karen got her new guitar!!! Here we are celebrating together with some margaritas, chips and salsa... Check out the chunky cutie eating her chips and salsa. She is a true Mexicana! Karen and I had to play some songs together later on that evening. It is so wonderful playing worship songs with friends.

erichnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1136689500581434302006-01-07T20:48:00.000-06:002006-01-15T23:53:38.080-06:00

'Tis the season of the nun. I know it sounds strange, being that I am married and have broken one of the first commandments of nunness. However, I have become so inspired as of late by the simple, beautiful, reflective, spiritual life many of these ladies lead. I recently served my term acting as a nun in the local theatre's production of the Sound of Music. This was my introduction to the world

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1136688479926014622006-01-07T20:35:00.000-06:002006-01-15T23:52:09.306-06:00

So I just finished making 5 dozen chocolate chip cookies and a big batch of brownies for Mr. Dan Hilliard. Dan Hilliard, Sounds like a cowboy's name... a cowboy who fixes sewing machines! Mr. Hilliard and I met for the first time a week ago. I met him at his huge victorian house and together we fixed my perfect little vintage sewing machine on the bed of his Ford truck. It was some true Texas

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1136489459447267762006-01-05T12:16:00.000-06:002006-01-06T21:45:34.986-06:00

Yes, indeed, yesterday had the potential to be like any other day, but that is not how the script unfolded... Since Osa's health has been out of kilter, she has been restless and frustrated in her time of recuperation. I suppose like young people, she isn't used to the idea of mortality. Nevertheless, yesterday morning I determined to take her on a long walk at a nice park. The park I had in

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1135059655154034282005-12-20T00:14:00.000-06:002006-01-05T00:45:20.516-06:00

Osa's first bite of HolloweenHundred Year Storm liveMy Omi Da's kitchenYouth Group during "Project Light"With Jack during our production of "Music Man"

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With our new puppy, OsaBaptism of our God-child, KathrynHundred Year Storm and Co.Baja, MexicoGirlfriends Kelley and Kim

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1135058879703120002005-12-19T23:54:00.000-06:002005-12-20T00:07:59.720-06:00

Carver Graduation, May 2005 "Pancho and Pancha"-the class finches Kissing up to our local favorite marketplaceFall at the Farm Patch"Ruby" (I'm going to write a children's book about this one someday)

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1134705890909655182005-12-16T00:03:00.000-06:002005-12-19T13:09:43.886-06:00

I really, really am enjoying this holiday season. I feel like I'm sucking a little of the marrow of it.... does that sound gross? I am loving the Christmas songs, the lights shimmering on my fiber optic tree, my nativity scenes around my house, the presents I soon will be giving away, Christmas parties, the egg nog, the sangria, the hot cocoa that will soon be made, my bowl of fruit in my kitchen

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1130197837215154292005-10-24T20:42:00.000-05:002005-12-15T21:22:29.650-06:00

Today felt truly like the first day of fall. A perfect way to spend a day at the Farm patch amidst pumpkin patches, gourds, and fall harvest. My kids especially loved the hay maze... they were convinced the rats were real and one even complained of them eating at her shoe (and she connected that to her foot pain)! My kids are so funny and inventive! Today Erich and I meet at one of our favorite

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1130030641163331822005-10-22T22:22:00.000-05:002005-10-22T20:24:01.166-05:00

We are now on... Erich and I will post parts and fragments of our life. Enjoy!

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1134705173650266592005-09-15T21:43:00.000-05:002005-12-15T21:52:53.653-06:00

It's a wed night habit. Erich is sorta like the preacher and I'm occasionaly the one to fill the worship leader role. Although I must admit I prefer kids... no doubt about that. However, I don't mind spending a little time on the side with the hormonal, crazy, selfish world of teenagerhood. Erich is great with them. I enjoy his preaching and I tend to be the "weird one" around. I've decided that

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1134704617620216212005-08-16T21:33:00.000-05:002005-12-15T22:35:22.916-06:00

Erich and I spent his birthday camping in Galveston. The day was a mixture of lots of things- stomach aches, salty water, ferry rides, steak dinner by the campfire, ups, downs, and in the end.... peace and quite by the beautiful fire. Someday, I too will know what it feels like to be 30. Camping in Galveston was a different kind of get-a-way. But we were on a budget. Erich just quit work to

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1134703991530470562005-07-27T21:24:00.000-05:002005-12-19T23:53:56.176-06:00

Viva mexico. This was such a treat from my uncle Tom.... A wonderful retreat after an exhausting month of teaching summer school. The only thing that would have made this trip sweeter would have been to have my love by my side. Erich stayed home and worked his final weeks before entering a new season of returning to school. Highlights of the trip include.... morning walk with dad, local

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1133843604894941252005-06-05T22:22:00.000-05:002005-12-05T22:33:25.093-06:00

Erich took the leap of faith and made plans to quite work, go back to school, and for us to live on my income...This meant me teaching summer school. Summer school is really a different world. It is not Carver where I teach during the year and my coworkers were not very accepting of me. What a rough time I had at first. I was the teacher they would give the evil eye to! I was used to frolicking

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1133842941256754582005-05-05T22:16:00.000-05:002005-12-05T22:22:21.256-06:00

What a busy time of the year May can be! This is when things come to a close in the school year. I decided to audition for my first musical with the theatre company for a part in the Music Man! This musical was a great one to get my foot in the door at the theatre company. The Theatre Company is Bryan's local and definitely community theatre. There is not too much in the realm of the arts,

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1133841558286232432005-03-05T21:57:00.000-06:002005-12-05T21:59:18.286-06:00

I must admit that I have very little in my memory bank from the month of march. I will come back to you later if I recall anything....

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1133841417820549332005-02-05T21:34:00.000-06:002005-12-05T21:56:57.916-06:00

This is the month of love, pink, and celebrating my coming into the world. I think it's an exciting day anyhow... This 24th birthday I was definitely in the relaxed, keep things on the downlow mood. We spent the evening in one of our favorite nooks in downtown Bryan, Square 1. I remember the first time Erich and I went there with a little vased flower on our table, a karafe of wine on the table..

Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05423527171688455409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18180755.post-1133840041327583912005-01-05T21:21:00.000-06:002005-12-15T22:15:55.760-06:00

So... I'm cheating and backdating to January where we spent our New Years together... Colorado Springs, CO. Such a beautiful, outdoorsy trip filled with crisp clean air, white snow, puppy Osa love, and happy European touches with Erich's Swiss aunt and German uncle. Highlights of that trip would have to be our hike up to Barr camp (the halfway point to Pike's Peak), Garden of the Gods, sparklers

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