We recently moved into a rental and after multiple requests from my extended family we are posting pictures of our new abode. Although the style is somewhat dated, we have really enjoyed having the extra space to maneuver around in. Please pay careful attention to the lovely doorbell (looks similar to a wind chime) that …
Author Archives: maninajo
Back to school
Yesterday was the first day of school for Jacob (a big 4th grader) and Meg (a sweet 2nd grader). As if all the changes we have recently been through aren’t enough, we are throwing them into a new school with new friends AND a new method of transportation. My kids have always lived close enough …
Yeah, for another sister in the family!
A big congratulations to David, Seth’s brother, and Lisa who were married this week. Lisa was just beautiful and both she and David couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces all evening. We are so happy to have Lisa in our family. Claire was the flower girl, along with her cousin Lucy, and she did …
8 days
We have exactly eight days until we have to be moved out. I have done a lot of packing, most of what can be seen in this picture. There are other boxes in the basement. I have no problem working hard, but for some reason the thought of packing all this stuff up only to …
Checklist
Get pre-approval from interested buyers – CHECK Get physical inspection on our home – CHECK (passed w/flying colors) Get appraisal on our home – CHECK Pack and move out in 17 days – hmmm, still working on that one. I guess we should find a place to live too. Seth and I were up till …
Finally
After a few months of which seemed like forever, we are officially under contract with our home. They offered, we countered, they countered back and we have settled. The kicker is they want to close on the 17th of August. That is in three weeks. At this point we haven’t done any packing nor do …
Oma Ria’s visit
My mom came to visit from Alaska. The kids always look forward to her coming each year. When Oma didn’t make it in June, Jacob wanted to know what was happening to keep her from coming. The craziness of trying to sell our house had delayed her normal visit a little. She arrived about two …
Steel Days Half Mile Run
Last Saturday the three oldest kids participated in the Bob Phelps 1/2 mile kid’s run. They were so excited to get their own t-shirts, number, and medal. Jacob flew through the course finishing third overall. Megan did great for her age range as well. Katelyn complained of a side ache after about 50 meters and …
Happy 7th Birthday Megs!
Meg turned 7 this month. She is growing up so quickly. Most days I think she is 16, not 7. She has turned into such a responsible girl. We know we can rely on her for anything. We are so proud of the beautiful girl she has become. For her birthday she got a beach …
The time has come
Nearly eight years of working for what began as MingleMatch and then became Spark Networks, I am finally resigning. After many successful matchmaking experiences for friends and family it is time for me to move on. It is surprisingly more difficult than I thought. I am not sure if it is because I question my …
MightyJohnsons 