So it's January. In Michigan. It's cold. It's dark. Did I mention cold? Thankfully we have a warm weather trip to look forward to. We get to escape the cold for a long weekend and I can't wait! And for a very happy occasion - a wedding! My girlfriend Katie is marrying her best friend Sean in Florida this weekend and I couldn't be happier for her. And what a nice way to celebrate our 2 month anniversary :)
Katie and Sean's story to me, is one of things working out the way they should have. They had a rough journey that involved a lot of emotions and drama, but in the end, they were meant to be together and that's all that matters. They have a beautiful future ahead and I am excited for them to officially start their lives together!
Their wedding is a destination wedding in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The wedding is at the W-Hotel. A very hoity-toity establishment. Check it out, it's pretty amazing actually...
Being we just paid for a pretty large wedding and our honeymoon we are not able to fund a room for the weekend at the W, so we're staying about a block away. We do get to use the pool as guests :) AND we have a BBQ Friday evening there which will be fun.
So that's what we're up to this weekend. Braxton is staying in MI with Nan and Elbert. We fly home VERY early Sunday though. He'll have fun with them I am sure.
Some other recent news... Gavigan turned 3 years old Saturday! Jace turned 2 on Sunday! Derby is on for 2011 - May 7th!!! The countdown has begun. Only 102 more days! I need to figure out my outfit...
Signing off for now.
"Whether the weather be fine, Whether the weather be not, Whether the weather be cold, Whether the weather be hot, We'll weather the weather, Whatever the whether, Whether we like it or not!"
Think warm thoughts!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
New Year, New Start
A good friend of mine recently emailed me and asked if I was ever going to write in my blog again. She said she keeps checking it to see if I have posted anything new only to find the same old dusty ramblings. Well it's a new year. And what better time to refresh a commitment to something than that? So, at a minimum I hope to take the time once a month to update you on the goings on in the Liedel household.
The Liedel household you ask? Well yes. A lot has happened since my last post. Rather then rehashing the past in great detail though, I will give you the Cliff Notes version.
1. Got Engaged.
2. Got Married.
3. Had an amazing honeymoon in Maui. (P.S. If you have the opportunity/means to go there - GO!)
4. Braxton celebrated his ONE year birthday. Already...
There were lots of other events in between but those were some personal highlights I wanted to mention. Now, onto 2011.
2011. A new year. A new start. New year's eve is always a time of reflection for me. Often I feel sad that another year has past and don't focus on the fact that, another year has in fact past. And while it brought with it it's frustrations and challenges, we lived it. And now, we have it as another chapter in our story of life. Lots of memories were made and lots of laughs were had. And we need to hang on to those positives and reflect on those when things may not be so rosy.
Unfortunately, those that know me, know that my dad is in the midst of a battle against a very non-discriminating, unsympathetic opponent - Cancer. And not one that reacts well to treatment either. He is battling Cholangiocarcinoma that has since spread from his bile duct, to liver, lungs and lymphnodes. We got this news last year with a very disheartening and scary prognosis. I have to say, hearing that news made me cling that much tighter to my son, my then boyfriend, now husband, my family, my friends and all of the moments I had with all of them.
When you get news like that is forces you to see the fact that you, and the ones you love the most, aren't on this Earth forever. You have got to treasure the time you have.
So, I have made somewhat of a new year's resolution to myself. I am going to focus on the positive. I am going to be accepting of the fact that I may, or may not get everything I want to in a day done. I am going to enjoy the happy moments I have, as big or small as they might be. And lastly, I am going to make some changes that I need to make, to make things better not only for myself, but my family as well. Knowing full well this will involve taking a risk, but without risk you can not have reward.
Well I have to end this post sooner then planned. To all - Happy New Year! May this post find you enjoying the good, coping and learning from the bad, and focused on the future. Remember, yesterday is just a wind at your back, but today is a treasured gift.
The New & Ever Improving Mrs. Liedel
The Liedel household you ask? Well yes. A lot has happened since my last post. Rather then rehashing the past in great detail though, I will give you the Cliff Notes version.
1. Got Engaged.
2. Got Married.
3. Had an amazing honeymoon in Maui. (P.S. If you have the opportunity/means to go there - GO!)
4. Braxton celebrated his ONE year birthday. Already...
There were lots of other events in between but those were some personal highlights I wanted to mention. Now, onto 2011.
2011. A new year. A new start. New year's eve is always a time of reflection for me. Often I feel sad that another year has past and don't focus on the fact that, another year has in fact past. And while it brought with it it's frustrations and challenges, we lived it. And now, we have it as another chapter in our story of life. Lots of memories were made and lots of laughs were had. And we need to hang on to those positives and reflect on those when things may not be so rosy.
Unfortunately, those that know me, know that my dad is in the midst of a battle against a very non-discriminating, unsympathetic opponent - Cancer. And not one that reacts well to treatment either. He is battling Cholangiocarcinoma that has since spread from his bile duct, to liver, lungs and lymphnodes. We got this news last year with a very disheartening and scary prognosis. I have to say, hearing that news made me cling that much tighter to my son, my then boyfriend, now husband, my family, my friends and all of the moments I had with all of them.
When you get news like that is forces you to see the fact that you, and the ones you love the most, aren't on this Earth forever. You have got to treasure the time you have.
So, I have made somewhat of a new year's resolution to myself. I am going to focus on the positive. I am going to be accepting of the fact that I may, or may not get everything I want to in a day done. I am going to enjoy the happy moments I have, as big or small as they might be. And lastly, I am going to make some changes that I need to make, to make things better not only for myself, but my family as well. Knowing full well this will involve taking a risk, but without risk you can not have reward.
Well I have to end this post sooner then planned. To all - Happy New Year! May this post find you enjoying the good, coping and learning from the bad, and focused on the future. Remember, yesterday is just a wind at your back, but today is a treasured gift.
The New & Ever Improving Mrs. Liedel
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