Mr. Bucky
That's us and Bucky in the background
Um yeah- that's Dierks- I could see the sweat on his face!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Free and Easy
So we got tickets to go see Dierks Bentley and Bucky Covington. We didn't realize where our tickets were because they were all one price therefore I thought it was just general admission. When we got to the concert they told us we were on the floor. We walked down onto the floor and assumed we might have one of the chairs but oh no they looked at our tickets and were like- yeah you're in the front- So we walked to the front- got a bracelet to show we belonged there, and had the time of our life! It was an amazing concert despite Will being ill (hey that rhymes). It was so loud that when we left we couldn't hear each other talking. I felt like an old lady, huh what did you just say? :)
Mr. Bucky
That's us and Bucky in the background
Um yeah- that's Dierks- I could see the sweat on his face!
Mr. Bucky
That's us and Bucky in the background
Um yeah- that's Dierks- I could see the sweat on his face!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Captivating Life With Some Photos!
So I've decided to do this post in mostly pictures to highlight some of the things we've been doing these past couple weeks!
This photo is courtesy of Lindsey-
Meet Juanita- the Guinea Pig at the Family Carnival
Will working so hard at the Family Carnival!
College Rodeo- the theme of this night....
Bucking Bulls and Sushi!
The extension office gave away some Amaryllis
Bulbs- this was the outcome! BEAUTIFUL!!!
This photo is courtesy of Lindsey-
Meet Juanita- the Guinea Pig at the Family Carnival
Will working so hard at the Family Carnival!
College Rodeo- the theme of this night....
Bucking Bulls and Sushi!
The extension office gave away some Amaryllis
Bulbs- this was the outcome! BEAUTIFUL!!!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Falling into place...
Things are starting to fall into place! We found out that I cleared dental which is wonderful. I also called the placement office Thursday and they told me that by next week all of the medical documents will be on their desk for the FINAL REVIEW!!!! They have to know by May 21 if we've cleared medical in order for our project to leave on time. She also told me we're expected to leave in early July. This is more news then we knew before and it's exciting!
We sold the Jetta :( I have to admit- I really loved that car despite how annoyed I might have been with it at times! When the car was driving away Will mentioned that it was bittersweet! So now I'm on my bike and feet for the next two weeks- which is fine by me as long as this weather stops acting up!
Will had a great time in Twin Falls with Troy FFA! One of the kids that he works with won job interview and is going to Nationals in October. He met a lot of potential employers and had a lot of fun networking and trying to find a place we might be interested in settling down in once we complete Peace Corps. I have a hard time thinking that we might settle down... Grad School is still in the future, but I have to admit I'm starting to get a little tired- maybe it's just because we're so close to graduating.
Graduation is May 10! Our announcements are done- just sitting on the table staring at me- I'll put them in the mail on Monday so that everyone gets one :) The final projects, book reports, and teaching lessons are coming up- it's so surreal that we're almost done. Seems like yesterday we drove to UI to begin our freshman year! Time sure flies but I know for a fact that Will and I wouldn't change it for the world.
The idea to visit Brandon and Jen in China is becoming more of a reality. We're talking about leaving June 3 and staying for a couple of weeks! Still looking at plane tickets and waiting for the price to go down. We'll visit our friends Annie and Steve Memorial Day weekend and do some backpacking at Olympic National Park! We have to be out of the apartment May 31- I dread the packing part but look forward to all these new adventures we're about to embark in.
Bye Bye my little Jetta
We sold the Jetta :( I have to admit- I really loved that car despite how annoyed I might have been with it at times! When the car was driving away Will mentioned that it was bittersweet! So now I'm on my bike and feet for the next two weeks- which is fine by me as long as this weather stops acting up!
Will had a great time in Twin Falls with Troy FFA! One of the kids that he works with won job interview and is going to Nationals in October. He met a lot of potential employers and had a lot of fun networking and trying to find a place we might be interested in settling down in once we complete Peace Corps. I have a hard time thinking that we might settle down... Grad School is still in the future, but I have to admit I'm starting to get a little tired- maybe it's just because we're so close to graduating.
Graduation is May 10! Our announcements are done- just sitting on the table staring at me- I'll put them in the mail on Monday so that everyone gets one :) The final projects, book reports, and teaching lessons are coming up- it's so surreal that we're almost done. Seems like yesterday we drove to UI to begin our freshman year! Time sure flies but I know for a fact that Will and I wouldn't change it for the world.
The idea to visit Brandon and Jen in China is becoming more of a reality. We're talking about leaving June 3 and staying for a couple of weeks! Still looking at plane tickets and waiting for the price to go down. We'll visit our friends Annie and Steve Memorial Day weekend and do some backpacking at Olympic National Park! We have to be out of the apartment May 31- I dread the packing part but look forward to all these new adventures we're about to embark in.
Bye Bye my little Jetta
Thursday, April 3, 2008
YIPEEEEE!!!!!!
It's official the Medical Packet is on it's way to Washington D.C. Once again we find ourselves waiting but I'm so glad the Medical stuff is done. Let me go through the list of things that had to be done so you understand why it's taken us a month and a half to get through this.
1. Physical- this included:
*Hearing
*Eyesight
*Urinalysis
*Pap Smear
*Tuberculin Test
*Lab Tests- HIV- CVC- HepB- HepC- and G6PD
*Immunizations- Tetanus, Polio, and MMR
2. Dental Exam- this included:
*Dental X-rays
*Evaluation of mouth and teeth- cavities, areas of bleeding, restoration, etc.
As you all know this has been a long grueling process! I'm thankful that everything is now out of our hands and finally being evaluated by the Peace Corps office! Once again we're waiting to find out our exact departure date and country we'll be going to!
1. Physical- this included:
*Hearing
*Eyesight
*Urinalysis
*Pap Smear
*Tuberculin Test
*Lab Tests- HIV- CVC- HepB- HepC- and G6PD
*Immunizations- Tetanus, Polio, and MMR
2. Dental Exam- this included:
*Dental X-rays
*Evaluation of mouth and teeth- cavities, areas of bleeding, restoration, etc.
As you all know this has been a long grueling process! I'm thankful that everything is now out of our hands and finally being evaluated by the Peace Corps office! Once again we're waiting to find out our exact departure date and country we'll be going to!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April Fools
It is indeed April Fools--
It's been a long couple of weeks to say the least! Will's grandmother passed away on Good Friday...I'm telling everyone right now to stay away! I think we have death written on our foreheads. Betty's service was very nice and it was good seeing the Schumaker family. Will's parents stayed with us for most of the week- they had a chance to visit Troy High School and see all the great things Will is doing there during his student teaching experience. They left on Saturday and now we're both trying to get caught up from the crazy couple weeks we've experienced.
Today Will gets two of his wisdom teeth pulled. We were able to find a different dentist to do the work- Bearable Dentistry- for much cheaper- this bill will cost us in the end about $1400.00 which is much different from the previously quoted $4,000.00! Will is on Spring Break which is nice however he'll be leaving next Tuesday for Twin Falls- State Leadership Conference. He'll be gone until Sunday...the entire apartment to myself...and of course Mr. LT!
Things are going good for me...I have loads of homework to get caught up on, graduation announcements to finish addressing, and peace corps stuff to get sent off! I'm ready for this month to be over and it really has only just begun.
We've also been having some crazy weather- it snowed several times last week- Today the sun is shining and it's fairly warm- thank goodness- maybe this is the true sign of spring- I'll try not to jinx it however...it just gets me excited for backpacking, camping, and fun in the sun!
It's been a long couple of weeks to say the least! Will's grandmother passed away on Good Friday...I'm telling everyone right now to stay away! I think we have death written on our foreheads. Betty's service was very nice and it was good seeing the Schumaker family. Will's parents stayed with us for most of the week- they had a chance to visit Troy High School and see all the great things Will is doing there during his student teaching experience. They left on Saturday and now we're both trying to get caught up from the crazy couple weeks we've experienced.
Today Will gets two of his wisdom teeth pulled. We were able to find a different dentist to do the work- Bearable Dentistry- for much cheaper- this bill will cost us in the end about $1400.00 which is much different from the previously quoted $4,000.00! Will is on Spring Break which is nice however he'll be leaving next Tuesday for Twin Falls- State Leadership Conference. He'll be gone until Sunday...the entire apartment to myself...and of course Mr. LT!
Things are going good for me...I have loads of homework to get caught up on, graduation announcements to finish addressing, and peace corps stuff to get sent off! I'm ready for this month to be over and it really has only just begun.
We've also been having some crazy weather- it snowed several times last week- Today the sun is shining and it's fairly warm- thank goodness- maybe this is the true sign of spring- I'll try not to jinx it however...it just gets me excited for backpacking, camping, and fun in the sun!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
To Be Read at Your Funeral
It's hard loosing someone you love so much. My great grandfather was truly inspiring throughout my short life. My travels after Melba High school took me to the University of Idaho. I knew this made grandpa especially proud. He always spoke to me about his experiences in Vandal Country- His $150.00 railroad scholarship that brought him to northern Idaho to study Dairy Production. There is one story I’ll never forget. Before driving home to Melba in the winter time he needed to buy a wool jacket. Grandpa’s dad told him to only use that checkbook in the case of an emergency. Feeling as though this was a true emergency he wrote a check for that jacket. There was snow on the ground and he was traveling home with some friends in a jeep without a top. When grandpa got home he had to explain why he had just spent $10.00 on a jacket.
He was also the inspiration behind raising those fantastic Farner pigs- Durocs to be exact! He always said they were the best! There is nothing better than a fat, fine, red hog!
His love for my grandma Treva has also given me great strength. I find that strength shining through in my own relationships! When she passed away in July 2000 he was absolutely crushed but fought for eight years without her! My grandpa is truly a special man and I will deeply miss his smile, friendship, and love however I know that right now he’s smiling down from heaven cradling his wife in his arms.
A reading that gives me great comfort can be found in Revelations chapter 21 verse 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
He always used to say- I prayed for you today Andrea and now I can say to him- Grandpa- I prayed you would find happiness in the lords kingdom, Welcome home!
He was also the inspiration behind raising those fantastic Farner pigs- Durocs to be exact! He always said they were the best! There is nothing better than a fat, fine, red hog!
His love for my grandma Treva has also given me great strength. I find that strength shining through in my own relationships! When she passed away in July 2000 he was absolutely crushed but fought for eight years without her! My grandpa is truly a special man and I will deeply miss his smile, friendship, and love however I know that right now he’s smiling down from heaven cradling his wife in his arms.
A reading that gives me great comfort can be found in Revelations chapter 21 verse 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
He always used to say- I prayed for you today Andrea and now I can say to him- Grandpa- I prayed you would find happiness in the lords kingdom, Welcome home!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Say Your Prayers
It's been a while since I posted something on here!
We decided to send Will to another dentist for a second opinion. This one looks more promising. While his wisdom teeth will still need to be removed this dentist is cheaper. He didn't find nearly the cavities the other dentist did and had never heard of something called gingivitis therapy. That's a sigh of relief. I found out that I need to get another tetanus and polio shot! Will most likely will have to have another polio shot. ARGH! Not fun at all!
On another note my grandma called me this morning with some bad news. My great grandpa whom will be 96 next month is in the hospital. He has been suffering from dementia which explains his outbursts in the nursing home. He was becoming extremely angry with nurses and even members of my family. Yesterday he suffered from a massive heart attack and double pneumonia. When I talked with my grandmother this morning she said they removed all the tubes- he's in a coma- and living on the oxygen being supplied to him. It saddens me that this is the way he has to die.
It's going to be hard to loose someone you love so much. My grandpa has always been an inspiration to me. He always spoke to me about his experiences at the University of Idaho- His $150.00 railroad scholarship that brought him to northern Idaho to study Dairy Production. His tales of buying a jacket using his dad's check book because it was cold here and riding home in a jeep without a top in the middle of winter! He was also the inspiration behind raising those fantastic pigs- Durocs to be exact! He always said they were the best! His love for my grandma has also given me great strength. When she passed away in July 2000 he was absolutely crushed but has fought for eight years without her!
My grandpa is truly a special man and I will deeply miss his smile, friendship, and love but I will know that he'll be in a great place. He will once again be reunited with his wife and the pain and suffering will end! The only thing I can do right now is say my prayers and hope that gods grace will take him to a better place. He always used to say- I prayed for you today Andrea and now I can say to him- Grandpa- I'm praying for you! I love you grandpa!
We decided to send Will to another dentist for a second opinion. This one looks more promising. While his wisdom teeth will still need to be removed this dentist is cheaper. He didn't find nearly the cavities the other dentist did and had never heard of something called gingivitis therapy. That's a sigh of relief. I found out that I need to get another tetanus and polio shot! Will most likely will have to have another polio shot. ARGH! Not fun at all!
On another note my grandma called me this morning with some bad news. My great grandpa whom will be 96 next month is in the hospital. He has been suffering from dementia which explains his outbursts in the nursing home. He was becoming extremely angry with nurses and even members of my family. Yesterday he suffered from a massive heart attack and double pneumonia. When I talked with my grandmother this morning she said they removed all the tubes- he's in a coma- and living on the oxygen being supplied to him. It saddens me that this is the way he has to die.
It's going to be hard to loose someone you love so much. My grandpa has always been an inspiration to me. He always spoke to me about his experiences at the University of Idaho- His $150.00 railroad scholarship that brought him to northern Idaho to study Dairy Production. His tales of buying a jacket using his dad's check book because it was cold here and riding home in a jeep without a top in the middle of winter! He was also the inspiration behind raising those fantastic pigs- Durocs to be exact! He always said they were the best! His love for my grandma has also given me great strength. When she passed away in July 2000 he was absolutely crushed but has fought for eight years without her!
My grandpa is truly a special man and I will deeply miss his smile, friendship, and love but I will know that he'll be in a great place. He will once again be reunited with his wife and the pain and suffering will end! The only thing I can do right now is say my prayers and hope that gods grace will take him to a better place. He always used to say- I prayed for you today Andrea and now I can say to him- Grandpa- I'm praying for you! I love you grandpa!
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