Alexander watched the "Wizard of Oz" today for the first time. I don't know what it is about that movie but I fall asleep every time I watch it, not because it's boring...it just something about it that puts me to sleep.
Nonetheless, Alexander loved it and really enjoyed Toto and the witch. So tonight we went on a family drive and here is the conversation we had:
Alexander: Mom, do you remember when the witch was nice to the doggie?
Mom (Me): hmmm (thinking hard on what he could be talking about...and then it hit me) yes, the doggie and the witch...yes I remember that. Did you like Toto, the doggie?
Alexander: Yeah, that doggie was cute. I would like to take that doggie home with me but it was on TV so I can't do that.
Mom and Daddy: laughed
Daddy: Very good Alexander, that was smart of you to know.
I know...every parent thinks their child is the smartest child, but when it comes to our child...it's true. :)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
A good husband...
I know you are just going to think I am completely a newly wed and I am so in love that I can't see straight, but the truth is I can't see straight because I am on birth control and I have never felt more crazy. :)
So let me just tell you that when it comes to my "loves" he is a good husband who is about as wonderful as they come. I continue to be amazed by his good nature and his ability to see things that I don't see. He is talented in so many ways and he always surprises me with his humor.
Trials come and will continue to come into our lives but knowing I am going to go through them with him makes me feel better, as I can't image doing this with anyone else.
Okay...well maybe Tammy...but please who wouldn't want Tammy around...circus monkey that she is. :)
oh who am I kidding....Zac gives me more action...I mean kisses...:)
So let me just tell you that when it comes to my "loves" he is a good husband who is about as wonderful as they come. I continue to be amazed by his good nature and his ability to see things that I don't see. He is talented in so many ways and he always surprises me with his humor.
Trials come and will continue to come into our lives but knowing I am going to go through them with him makes me feel better, as I can't image doing this with anyone else.
Okay...well maybe Tammy...but please who wouldn't want Tammy around...circus monkey that she is. :)
oh who am I kidding....Zac gives me more action...I mean kisses...:)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
bad and good news...
With very heavy and sad hearts we have finally heard from the Judge regarding the trial custody of Alexander. I am sorry to say we did not win sole custody. I wish I could just say that I am just sad but the truth is I am working through some anger too.
I know...I will have a lot to work through.
On a happy note...
Jeff (my brother-in-law) passed the bar exam...You are going to be a great attorney! :)
I know...I will have a lot to work through.
On a happy note...
Jeff (my brother-in-law) passed the bar exam...You are going to be a great attorney! :)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
silly comment from Alexander...
Alexander was walking Daddy out to his motorcycle this morning and Zac dropped a quarter on the ground. Zac asked "Alexander will you pick up that money for me"? Alexander said, "okay". As he hands Zac the quarter he said "Now, go make some money Daddy". :)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Off and running as a Mother...a visit to the Dentist
I love having my little family...and I know it might sound silly but now that we are officially married I feel more "officially" a Mother. Monday was Alexander's first visit to getting his teeth cleaned at the Dentist office. He was such a good boy, he didn't love the cherry polish, but our Dentist was awesome and the job got done! :)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
I'm Mrs. Lorenzen...can you believe it?
I'm Mrs. Lorenzen....Mrs. Zachariah B. Lorenzen!
Okay, the day came...and I wish I could tell how it all happened but it just seems like a whirlwind of happiness.
Thursday my husband to be and my little one flew in with Aaron and Amber, Richard, Julie, and Isabella, Tammy, Greg, Emma, and Sharron, and Zac's best friend Phil. I went out to the airport with a sign that night that read "Red Rover Red Rover...send my wedding party right over". I was happy to see my Love and our little one. A week was way to long to be away from them. My Sister-in-law Beth gave me a lovely Bridal shower, and it was so fun. I loved seeing people that I grew up with and shared so many memories with throughout the years. Later that night Beth and Julie (best Sisters EVER) gave all of us a manicure and pedicure for the big day. It was a lot of laughing and Sharron even allowed us to take pictures of her toes. ;) I think we ended up staying up until midnight, well some stayed up much later. One of my favorite moments was having some of my friends come into town and be with me. You don't realize how much support you really want around you until after the fact. Pam, I'm so glad that you came over and helped out until midnight with the family...you were wonderful...it was just like old times. I also have to give a shout out to my sister Julie for helping me with hair issues...the color job went to dark and she saved the day...then again she always saves the day when it comes to hair issues.
Friday was a whirlwind as we ran around getting the last minutes things in place. We had a fun BBQ with family and Zac's father Gary hosted with his famous and yummy smoked BBQ brisket from Montana, it was a amazing and I am so grateful that his parents were so willing to do this. I loved seeing so many family and close friends around. I looked around and felt overwhelmed with happiness that so many people sacrificed so much to come and be part of this time with us. Some spent so much money and I just feel so blessed that they cared so much. It was a huge success and everything looked great. We could not have asked for better weather as it was in the high 80's which is strange for Oregon. In fact I think it was a little to warm for me and I forgot to drink water...which caused a little bit of problems later. Another favorite moment was seeing Kim (Swenson) Mueller, Cammie and Erich Seal, Kelli and Lauri --all the Lakes, Cousins...cousins...cousins and more cousins...you can never have enough cousins. :) Aunts and Uncles that came on their sick beds...Aunt Dixie...you are amazing. Karin and Sharron, The Painters (My Mom and Dad in Arizona), and Tammy, Greg, and Emma...I know I am missing people...everyone...everything was so AMAZING! Friday night my brothers, cousins, Phil, and Gary took Zac to his bachelor party...they did a movie and then laser tag. Let me just say that my Husband complained of leg pain our whole honeymoon...not because of our activities...but because of the bachelor party...laser tag activites to be more specific. Thanks men!
Saturday - the Wedding Day...was I nervous...no, but I was a little worried about walking down an isle as I could see myself falling over my dress for all to see. The morning brunch was sooooo yummy...I don't think I was nervous as I had a plate full of food...really...I ate and I think I could have kept eating but I remembered that I needed to fit into a wedding dress. Maybe I was nervous now that I think about it...as I eat when I am nervous...hahaha! All I can say is that I was overwhelmed with love, appreciation, gratitude...for so much that I have been blessed with. My wonderful parents and my new parents Kerstin and Gary that have given so much to make this wonderful day so AMAZING! For my sisters that each gave so much for me
FerFer- for coming and helping me with pictures
Tricia- for the wedding cake...you need to start your own wedding cake business
Beth- your talent of jewelry making and putting the bridal shower together...all of it was amazing
Julie- your talent of hair and make-up...everyone mentioned that I looked so good...and all I can say is "Julie..she did it". THANK YOU! As you did so much more than this...You were also the first to support my relationship with Zac and I am so grateful for that. OH...and FLOWERS...did I mention that Julie did the flowers...my bouque...yes...this girl can do anything.
Jill-music...YOU did great and perfect...even if the wedding started with "Love shack"... :) A good memory!
Amber-for your support and help with the shower and helping with all the little details
Ashlee-I know that you and Jeff must have worked so hard with Mom and Dad to make the house and yard look so lovely....that was alot of work. I know you baked...and baked...and then did more baking...I am grateful.
Tammy-sister through marriage...You did so much to help me in Arizona...thank you!
Then...to mention family and friends that I have not written about...if you are reading this and your name is not written down...then consider yourself for this part. I can not express enough how grateful I am to so many of you that gave me guidance and direction through all of this. One of the main reasons I was not nervous to marry Zac and make a family with Zac and Alexander was because of the love and support I receive from you! I feel so blessed.
I don't have the pictures yet...so check out the family and friends blogs as they have some good ones.
I still can't believe it...I'm Mrs. Zachariah B. Lorenzen :)
I loved my wedding day and I love being with my new little family!
Okay, the day came...and I wish I could tell how it all happened but it just seems like a whirlwind of happiness.
Thursday my husband to be and my little one flew in with Aaron and Amber, Richard, Julie, and Isabella, Tammy, Greg, Emma, and Sharron, and Zac's best friend Phil. I went out to the airport with a sign that night that read "Red Rover Red Rover...send my wedding party right over". I was happy to see my Love and our little one. A week was way to long to be away from them. My Sister-in-law Beth gave me a lovely Bridal shower, and it was so fun. I loved seeing people that I grew up with and shared so many memories with throughout the years. Later that night Beth and Julie (best Sisters EVER) gave all of us a manicure and pedicure for the big day. It was a lot of laughing and Sharron even allowed us to take pictures of her toes. ;) I think we ended up staying up until midnight, well some stayed up much later. One of my favorite moments was having some of my friends come into town and be with me. You don't realize how much support you really want around you until after the fact. Pam, I'm so glad that you came over and helped out until midnight with the family...you were wonderful...it was just like old times. I also have to give a shout out to my sister Julie for helping me with hair issues...the color job went to dark and she saved the day...then again she always saves the day when it comes to hair issues.
Friday was a whirlwind as we ran around getting the last minutes things in place. We had a fun BBQ with family and Zac's father Gary hosted with his famous and yummy smoked BBQ brisket from Montana, it was a amazing and I am so grateful that his parents were so willing to do this. I loved seeing so many family and close friends around. I looked around and felt overwhelmed with happiness that so many people sacrificed so much to come and be part of this time with us. Some spent so much money and I just feel so blessed that they cared so much. It was a huge success and everything looked great. We could not have asked for better weather as it was in the high 80's which is strange for Oregon. In fact I think it was a little to warm for me and I forgot to drink water...which caused a little bit of problems later. Another favorite moment was seeing Kim (Swenson) Mueller, Cammie and Erich Seal, Kelli and Lauri --all the Lakes, Cousins...cousins...cousins and more cousins...you can never have enough cousins. :) Aunts and Uncles that came on their sick beds...Aunt Dixie...you are amazing. Karin and Sharron, The Painters (My Mom and Dad in Arizona), and Tammy, Greg, and Emma...I know I am missing people...everyone...everything was so AMAZING! Friday night my brothers, cousins, Phil, and Gary took Zac to his bachelor party...they did a movie and then laser tag. Let me just say that my Husband complained of leg pain our whole honeymoon...not because of our activities...but because of the bachelor party...laser tag activites to be more specific. Thanks men!
Saturday - the Wedding Day...was I nervous...no, but I was a little worried about walking down an isle as I could see myself falling over my dress for all to see. The morning brunch was sooooo yummy...I don't think I was nervous as I had a plate full of food...really...I ate and I think I could have kept eating but I remembered that I needed to fit into a wedding dress. Maybe I was nervous now that I think about it...as I eat when I am nervous...hahaha! All I can say is that I was overwhelmed with love, appreciation, gratitude...for so much that I have been blessed with. My wonderful parents and my new parents Kerstin and Gary that have given so much to make this wonderful day so AMAZING! For my sisters that each gave so much for me
FerFer- for coming and helping me with pictures
Tricia- for the wedding cake...you need to start your own wedding cake business
Beth- your talent of jewelry making and putting the bridal shower together...all of it was amazing
Julie- your talent of hair and make-up...everyone mentioned that I looked so good...and all I can say is "Julie..she did it". THANK YOU! As you did so much more than this...You were also the first to support my relationship with Zac and I am so grateful for that. OH...and FLOWERS...did I mention that Julie did the flowers...my bouque...yes...this girl can do anything.
Jill-music...YOU did great and perfect...even if the wedding started with "Love shack"... :) A good memory!
Amber-for your support and help with the shower and helping with all the little details
Ashlee-I know that you and Jeff must have worked so hard with Mom and Dad to make the house and yard look so lovely....that was alot of work. I know you baked...and baked...and then did more baking...I am grateful.
Tammy-sister through marriage...You did so much to help me in Arizona...thank you!
Then...to mention family and friends that I have not written about...if you are reading this and your name is not written down...then consider yourself for this part. I can not express enough how grateful I am to so many of you that gave me guidance and direction through all of this. One of the main reasons I was not nervous to marry Zac and make a family with Zac and Alexander was because of the love and support I receive from you! I feel so blessed.
I don't have the pictures yet...so check out the family and friends blogs as they have some good ones.
I still can't believe it...I'm Mrs. Zachariah B. Lorenzen :)
I loved my wedding day and I love being with my new little family!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
6 more days and counting...
Yes, that's right... 6 more days and counting....
I'm in Oregon while my sweet husband to be and our little one are still in Arizona, this is harder than I thought it would be.
I feel like it's Christmas and I can hardly sleep. :)
I'm in Oregon while my sweet husband to be and our little one are still in Arizona, this is harder than I thought it would be.
I feel like it's Christmas and I can hardly sleep. :)
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