Mom and Dad Facebook

Everyone with a facebook, we need your help. Me, Lilli, and Pete have been trying to get my parents to get a facebook page. So if you want them to join please say it in a comment on this post. We need your help.

Catching up

Well, it's been quite a while since we last posted. In the last couple of months things have been busy as usual. Some highlights were Lilli's acceptance into the National Honor Society. I have posted a picture of the ceremony. We're really proud of her. Andy has been making some great gains in the weight room and in academics as well. He was in his first Speech competition today and did well. And Pete is getting ready to play Billy Bob in the upcoming "Fussin' and a-Feudein'" school performance. We had the kids' school conferneces this week and,(I know I am bragging, but I am really proud :) )there was nothing but A's all around.

We're getting packed up this weekend for our upcoming trip to the Bahama's to celebrate our 20th anniversary this year. We are staying near Atlantis in Nassau. We can't wait!!

We are contemplating ending this blog since everyone is using Facebook now. Laura and I have resisted having a Facebook page so far, since it can become a time usage issue. I avoided the word "waste", because I think it is great for the kids to be able to communicate regulary with family and friends. So, for now, Laura and I will keep up-to-date with everyone through Lilli, Andy or Pete.

As Tigger would say TTFN

19 things...

I found this thing on Facebook the other day called, "19 Things." You're supposed to tell 16 random ideas/thoughts/ facts about yourself. Then, anyone who reads it can do it next! :) So, I'll tell you 19 things about our family.
1. Our favorite place in the world is Lake Vemillion, MN where we go every summer.
2. We love to go on family vacations.
3. Pete and Mom are the outgoing ones; Dad, Andy, and I are the more reserved ones.
4. We know almost every line from Saturday Night Live: Best of Will Ferrell. ;)
5. Our family bleeds UNI purple and gold!
6. Family games of choice-Scrabble and Tripoli
7. We LOVE to read!!
8. Kurt Warner is probably our family's hero. (haha)
9. Andy: wants to go the Airforce Academy, he's a really hard worker.
10. He loves weightlifting and working out.
11. Pete: wants to be a Forest Ranger at a National Park.
12. He can make anyone laugh and loves to give people gifts.
13. I am addicted to Facebook!
14. I love photography and working with kids, not sure how those 2 will fit together in my life!
15. Mom: is a reading teacher and is great at it.
16. She loves to knit, travel, and read books from the New Shelf at the library.
17. Dad: he works for American Family Insurance.
18. He likes camping, being outside, and is artistic.
19. Our family is a close, tight-knit family. We are so blessed!
Tag! You're it. It's your turn to write about yourself or your family :) Have fun! -lilli

Tripadvisor Map

I've been "researching" our next family adventure lately and have spent countless hours on Tripadvisor, which is one of the best sites to check out before you go anywhere. I noticed that I could add our map to a blog, so I tried it, and it worked!! Anyway, I thought it was cool, so I thought I would point it out. I can't devulge any more about our plans, as it is a secret until December 25. See ya! Joel

I couldn't get the slide show to work on the blog. But this hyperlink will get you to it.



http://www.slide.com/r/i1ZiSBtp6D8aM6AuoDjJ_1EFiytY63ei?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

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PS-The Lamms(the missionaries in the Dominican) have a really neat blog: lammsinthedr.blogspot.com Check it out!

Dominican Republic!

Hi Everybody!
I'm back from the Dominican Republic. We left on July 27 and got home August 5. It was the best week of my life. I had an amazing experience and can't wait to go back! I'd been praying for the last few months that I would know what it is that God wants me to do with my life. I'd been thinking a lot about becoming a missionary and when I got there, it was like a peace that the mission field is where God is leading me. I got to know the American missionaries really well, an intern that was there who went to Ozark Christian College for intercultural studies, and a guy who's starting that major in the fall. My prayer partner was also a missionary and she told me a lot about it. At the end of the week, the missionary Sandy, invited me to do an internship there next summer. I will be praying a lot about it, but I would really like to do it. Above are some pictures of the trip. It was awesome to see all the Lord is doing in that part of the world. Thanks for all the prayers and support! In HIM, Lilli