Caleb and I in the airport in Jacksonville
Vickie and I at the hotel pool. Yes we look nuts but that's okay =)
I'm not sure if I already posted this because I'm dead tired right now. This is the Wibe girls except we're missing the new one (Amy) she was off for her honeymoon already:P Mom, Natalie (Dave's wife) and my niece Brooke, Chris, Me, Jenn (Mike's Wife)
So my nephews didn't really know what to do with eachother since they hadn't met before. They're 2 years old and the entire weekend was spent with them checking out the other one in the manner that says, "who you lookin at?" :P
Ehm, so Jenn and Vickie always make fun of me because when we were in Sarajevo and Budapest I always took pictures of bushes with pretty flowers. Always. This is yet another flower on a bush, but hey, it's gorgeous:)
Hey everybody.
It's been a while since I wrote anything on here so I figured I should get my tush in motion. So far things have been going going going so it's been pretty hectic but a lot of fun. I have pictures of the wedding but no story on it so let me give you a few details on that first.
The wedding was absolutely beautiful. The weather was not considering it was 102 degrees and me being little norwegien girl from ND, that didn't go over so well. Anyway, the wedding started at 6:30 and we had ourselves a crisis. My brother's mother in law Vickie (my second mom) locked the key in the car so she could turn the AC on but had the remote with her so she could unlock it, no problem right? Well the batteries in the remote decided to pick that time to die so Mike, Jenn and Caleb were a tad bit late for the wedding, while Vickie stayed with the car while 10 men she didn't know attempted to get the car unlocked. Great memories for future story telling.
The wedding was during a service which was really neat but deffinately different. I think the most awesome part of it all was that 5 people were saved during the service after Bryan and Amy gave their testimonies. =) God was really at this wedding which is wonderful and awesome to see.
After the wedding we all hung out at the hotel for a while until we all gradually said goodnight and to Dave, Nat and my adorable nephew and niece, goodbye. The next morning we got lost going to the airport and my mom and dad had a 'great' time showing us around the beautiful city of Jacksonville. (Could you sense the sarcasm??)
When we finally got to the airport Mike, Jenn, Caleb and Vickie call us to say that Caleb wanted Auntie Mary. Okay so this child is about as close to angel as you get, at least to me. Having lived with them for over a month in Bosnia was an experience I will never forget and Caleb is so special to me I tear up just writing this. They came to the airport and mom and I walked (okay so I ran) back out through security to see them. I of course bawled saying goodbye to them. I don't know if I can explain what those 4 people mean to me. It's like, when I was in Sarajevo they became my family. Yes, Mike is my brother and is family but we became a whole new one, us 5. Vickie is awesome and Jenn is my sister and Caleb is my sweetie. I remember leaving them last year as one of the hardest things I've done. Vickie and I held hands and cried as our plane took off and didn't stop until we landed in Germany an hour later. Being with them at the wedding and spending the weekend together was just like home. I miss them dearly.
The plane ride home was a little tiring because there was some nasty turbulance and a toddler. The little guy in front of me was not exactly pleased that his parents had drug him along for the big airplane ride. We had my aunts and uncles waiting for us when we got back to Chris and Mike's house. They came early for the little get together we were having for Bryan and Amy that night.
The night passed and the next morning we all headed home and I drove most of the way because I was anxious to be dropped off at bible camp. That is a whole nother story on it's own so if you want details just ask. Other than coming home from camp and having another party for Bryan and Amy, the last few weeks have had just a few highlites.
1. Becca took her senior pictures! yay. Reason why I am so excited about this: I finally got to be with 'the girls' as I call them. Becca, Kacie, and Sam. It was a crazy day but deffinately fun. Unfortunately there were hours upon hours of shopping involved. Some girls I tell you...
2. The Byers are home!!! Keith came over on Wednesday night and we watched movies and hung out. Thursday, Mark and I ventured over to Tim and Beth's house and stayed all day with the two families. It was a lot of fun to see everybody. I was really blessed and can't wait to see them all again when I get home. Which brings me to number 3.
3. I am in Minneapolis helping my big sister and her husband move which is going very slowly. I feel like nothing has been packed yet which is probably not a good thing since I am leaving on Thursday night to go back to ND on the train. I've been here since Saturday and have had a great time. My nephew is precious beyond words and he's got the charming little smile pretty much down pat so he can get out of any situation he gets into which includes throwing up all over me. Yahoo.. the joys of Kallen-watching. =)
I guess I will wrap this up because I have one last email to write before I run off to bed. Bed.. hmm what a wonderful place. :P Anyway. I will put some pics on here just for fun and hope you all have a wonderful day/night depending on when you see this. God bless y'all.
Who, us?? :) my beautiful sister and I at the beach
My little niece Brooke=) she is so tiny compared to the boys. She's very relaxed too
Amy and Bryan. They're sweet together
Mitchell right before he said goodnight "mawy" :) hehe
Bryan and I at the hotel last night. I can't believe he's getting married!
My blonde little nephew giving mike "knuckles" :) this is his goodnight signal with all males. I get a kiss:)
This is a really neat bush with flowers on it by the hotel. It's so different here compared to ND
Ms. Chris, Mark and I this morning in the hotel lobby
My nephew Caleb (closest to me) and my nephew MitchellHi
Well my family made it safe to Minneapolis for the day. We took off this morning at 5 and I slept probably half of the way here in little spurts. I have a headache from it though so this will just be short. I walked into my sisters house and instantly had Kallen in my arms. He's so huge now. It's incredible how much babies grow. This is only the beginning of an AMAZING week and I'm excited beyond words. Tonight we are grilling outside and I'm taking my sister shopping for an outfit and she's doing my nails at her salon. It's a sister sister date=) I will wrap this up because I can hear my darling nephew giggling and I want to be involved so:P Take care everybody and God bless.
Mary
Hi everybody.
It's been a little while since I have written on here. Hmm not a whole lot has happened but life is always exciting (even if I complain about being a little bored) Friday night I went to work for what I thought was going to be my last night at the restaurant. It was pretty dead so I got to relax more than usual:) Chris and Adam had fun teasing me because I was so sleepy I couldn't think straight. I was constantly going into the kitchen for something, forgetting what it was and walking back out, then going back in. Oh well they fed me after work so I was happy. Food is known to do that to me. Hmm I will miss the restaurants hashbrowns. Anyway. I got the chance to see my awesome friend Rachel Barbot yesterday for the first time in almost a year. They moved to Buelah and come home every now and then. Her brother graduated so they held an open house for him here. Becca Rach and I sat outside and talked about random things for about an hour, played catch phrase and then I had to take off. I bought groceries and called the restaurant for food and Shayna asked me to come in and work for her because she was sick. So Mary had another last day. =) I took a 14 person reservation and a 7 person reservation. It was actually a really fun night. The carpet guy came in with his wife and they were fun to wait on. I even got to listen to music while I vaccumed (spelling??) last night. Of course I was singing as loudly as I could too:) haha oh well nobody complained, at least not to my face. The guys made me another 'last meal' it didn't have a name because it's not on the menu or anything but hmm it was yummy. Chicken Bacon and some sort of cheesey sauce that I have never seen in my life. This morning church was different than normal. A couple came from St. John and so us three did worship instead of just me. They are great people and fun to be around. Oh and today is my mom and dad's 35th anniversary. So today I made spaghetti for dinner and we all ate. I fell asleep upstairs on the couch. I don't even remember laying down so that was a little odd. I woke up and did dishes and came here to town for the internet. I have to do a speech tomorrow for college class and I am procrastinating again. Yikes. I figured I should write on here though because it may be a while before I have internet if the hotel in Florida doesn't have wireless or something like that. Only 5 days until my whole family is together!!!!!! I think that this next week is going to be one of the major highlites of the year. I love my family and I can't wait to see everybody again. Especially Dave, Nat, Mike, Jenn and all my little nephews and my sweet niece who I haven't gotten to meet yet. Mary will be on cloud nine.
Ahh I wanted to thank Jessi and Grace for leaving me comments:) Grace, Mike and Kent have talked about you so it was great to actually hear from you myself. I was hoping I could meet you this winter but you're going to be gone by then. Someday:) Jessi will you be in Haiti this winter ? I can't wait to meet everybody that Mike and Kent have told me about.
Okay I better stop putting off my speech however, here is another little random survey thing I got in the mail. I know I know, these things are annoying in a way but when you're bored it's not so bad. I promise these are the last ones. Take care everybody =) Next time I talk to you all I'll have my southern accent back:D yay. haha
1. Do you like chinese food? Yes, orange chicken is so amazing!
3. Is your room clean? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA does that give you the answer?? =)
4. Laptop or Desktop computer? Any computer is nice
13. How many times have you been pulled over by the police? 2 times. Once with Kayla and Alesha in Rugby for license plates, and once with Sammy and Raynne because I was drinking a coke and he thought it was another type of beverage
14. Pancakes or French Toast? Pancakes for sure:) with strawberries. Yum
15. Do you like coffee? hehe not exactly.. especially when I make it at 12:00.. interesting story involving honey mustard
16. How do you like your eggs? I like them soft and served with toast:)
18. Last person you talked to on the phone? One of my brothers many little girlfriends.. oofta
19. Last person on your missed call list? Hmm I'm not sure.. I didn't recognize the number
20. What was the last text message you received? I have never had a text message
21. McDonalds or Burger King? Burger King if I have to. I'm more for the homemade food or nice restaurants.
22. Number of pillows? As many as I can get on my bed:P
23. Last thing you ate? hmm a cosmic brownie (really unhealthy but I had the munchies)
24. Last thing you bought? gas at CRAZY prices!
25. What are you hearing right now? Jacob Petersons truck driving down the road. Sound systems these days..
27. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich? strawberry
28. Can you play pool? hmm by whose deffinitions? I'm horrible but I can sometimes get lucky
29. Do you know how to swim? Yes
30. Favorite ice cream? Chocolat i jagoda :) bosnian for chocolate and strawberry
31. Do you like maps? I actually love maps.. I have a huge one in my bedroom
32. Tell me a random fact: I can juggle:)
37. What is your favorite season? Ohh hard one. I think summer when it's fading into fall
38. What is the first music video you ever saw? You Raise Me Up by Josh Grobin (spelling?) I love that song
39. Pick a movie quote: My bubbles, my bubbles (I have a nemo fettish;)
40. Favorite quote: oh i have a lot. I'll just stick with "Be the change you want to see in the world"
41. What is your favorite hangout? Oddly enough in my basement. I have some great memories of watching movies, staying up late talking, and just being with friends that make the rec room downstairs wonderful.
42. Best friend's name? Oh boy. Kacie, Becca, Sam, Mike, Kent, Kayla, Rachel
43. How long have you known them? Becca, Sam, Rachel and Kacie since I was 5 years old. Mike and Kent since I was 12.
44. Last time you laughed at something stupid? 5 minutes ago when I screamed and fell out of my chair when the phone rang. I'm a little jumpy.
45. What time did you wake up this morning? 8:15
47. Best thing about winter? Snow days at school? haha I don't know if that counts. Uhm I guess it would have to be snowmobiling
48. Name a couple of favorite colors: Red and blue
49. How old are you? 17 years old
50. What month is your birthday in? December
53. What are you doing this weekend? I will be in Florida sweating, getting burned at the beach, and going to my brothers wedding.
if you were______ what would you be?[a flower] [a fruit] [a vegetable] [a spice] [a color] [a bug] ? haha wierd question. I think I'd be a bug.
Short Answer
[are you left handed or right handed?] Right handed
[are you smart?] School wise-yes common sense wise- yes if it's not after 8:00 at night :)
[whats your middle name?] Ann
[how many piercings do you have?] two holes in each ear
[tattoos?] none
[do you like v-8?] nope but according to Kacie "I should have had a V-8" sorry.. another long story
[what was your first word?] I'm not sure.
[are you superstitious?] No
[do you read your horoscope?] Nope
[do you believe in that stuff?] Ne (bosnian no)
[can you do a cartwheel?] Yes:) 3 years of gymnastics when I was a teeny bopper did me some good.
[do you have bangs?] yes
[do you have contact lenses?] no but I have glasses that I should wear
[can you drive?] yes, I actually took drivers ed with Kent..haha Kent remember basketball ?
[what do you drive?] oh it depends. Sometimes the blue truck when everything else is being used or I drive the green van aka the killing machine ( Mike and Kent hit numerous animals with it and then I killed 3 bunnies and a racoon. :( )
[do you snore?]Only when I have a cold
[do you lick your envelopes or use a sponge?] I lick them
[do you keep a journal?] Nope, this is as close to one as I get
[what languages do you know?] I can pass with spanish but other than that just english
[do you like onions?] No.. only in tiny tiny tiny bits
[do you like cotton candy?] Love it:)
[do you like Pina coladas?] Never tried one
[what instruments can you play?] Oboe, some flute
[what words do you overuse?] Oofta, pretty sure, hmm (so oofta and hmm aren't words but still...)
[whats your bedtime?] Whenever I get all the things done that I have put off doing. Normally around 11 or 12.
[do you like to dance?] I love to dance.
[do you like to sing?] I love to sing
[are you any good at it?] I like to think so:)
[do you like to talk on the phone?] To certain people only
[how many times have you moved houses?] Never. I was born in my house and lived there since
[do you like where you live?] It has it's good points and bad points. Good people, bad activities.
[how many people go to your school?] Kindergarten through grade 12 there are 170 something
[do you like your writing?] somedays I do
[do you like to finger-paint?] haha actually I do:) High school art had it's good days such as painting day:P
[what do you smell like?] I smell like vanilla lotion right now
[are you organized?] I am everywhere except my bedroom
[what do you put on hotdogs and hamburgers] just ketchup. I don't like pickles too much
[do you sleep with a stuffed animal?] sometimes :) haha
[do you sleep with socks on?] Normally I fall asleep with socks and wake up with them gone so it's a yes and no answer
[are you ticklish?] extremely
[are you shy?] I can be very very shy, but those who know me would say never
[do you talk to yourself?] uh huh
[is your house 1, 2, or 3 stories?] 2 stories in one part and 3 in the other
[do you have a basement or an attic?] both
[did you go to preschool?] no
[are you a morning person?] haha ehm.. depends :)
[whats your favorite outfit? my dress I bought for the wedding:)
[who has the most annoying voice in the world?] The woman who used to play on the Nanny? I never watched it but when flipping through channels I could catch her voice and yikes.
[do you believe in bigfoot?] haha oh why not.
[what do you do when you're nervous?] chew my nails when I'm extremely nervous... especially when a certain somebody is driving through FEET of snow.. thank goodness Kent gave me those gummies to keep me from going nuts
[who's your role model?] My sister and Mom, two of the most amazing women in the world
[do you like classical music?] yes
[how old do you wish you were?] I am not rushing anything:) I like now
[where's the farthest place you ever traveled?] Sarajevo Bosnia
[where do you wanna go?] Haiti:) and back to Bosnia
[what is the best advice you've ever been given?] simply to trust in God
2. Do you close your eyes on roller coaster? I try not to
3. When's the last time you've been sledding? Actually that was in March when Mike came home but it was so cold I didn't last too long.
9. Can you honestly say you know ANYTHING about politics? hmm I think so
10. Do you know how to play poker? I know the simple version
11. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight? Oh yes. that was insane
12. What's your favorite commercial? I don't watch tv often but I guess I like the Geico (spelling?) commercials
14. If you're driving in the middle of the night, and no one is around you, do you run a red light? only here in North Dakota
17. Have you ever been Ice Skating? Yes
18. How often do you remember your dreams? Not very
20. Do you always wear your seat belt? Yes
21. What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could sing better
22. Do you like Sushi? I have never tried it
24. Do you truly hate anyone? No
27. What food do you find disgusting? Well, shrimp, but I haven't tried it, just smelled it
