Monday, September 15, 2008

Aunt Becky


Monday, September 29th marks the one year death anniversary of Aunt Becky. It seems like yesterday but also like a year ago that we watched her leave this place. I miss her! I can still here her voice...I'm thankful for that. Love you Becka Lou...hope you are running around!
Stef told Pappy that it wasn't fair that he would see you walk before we did...I agree.

A dog named Bruce


As many of you may know I have really wanted "my dog named Bruce"...I've been craving to have him lately. But as I've been kindly reminded by my dear man Joely...is that I can't have a dog yet. Which is true...Cali and I our new apartment building doesn't allow dogs. Which I kind of wish it did because Cali would love to have Bruce live with us. When Mr.Joel marries me...then he says I can have Bruce. Believe me...I'm holding him to it!


This pictures is of Joel and Cotton. Cotton is my dad's neighbor dog. He comes to visit his friend Shiloh (which is my dad's third daughter...female beagle)! Cotton loves Shiloh. Joel and Cotton look like they are having a very deep conversation!











State Fair with my Koops






A portion of the Koopman clan went to the State Fair this summer. Here are some of our fun pictures!

Pictures that I love






Here are some pictures of life lately...that have become some of my favorites!

Life recently...

Today I accidentally ran over a baby chipmunk while leaving work to go home for a quick lunch. I felt awful for squishing that poor little guy. I called Joel right away and started bawling telling him I was a murderer. He was sadly giggling...he felt bad but was laughing that I was so upset. It was okay that he was giggling...I know I sounded crazy. It made me realize that that time of the month is right around the corner...when the small things are making a HUGE difference in my emotions.

Cali and I can start moving today to our new place. Which has been quite the experience...someone was murdered at our new place two weekends ago! So Hecktar and Habeeb (Cali & Jenny) will be protecting one another...and purchasing bottles of mase for the next 9 months. I know we will be okay...God is in control and will use our lives for His work and glory. I pray that He protects us...and draws us to Him as we rely on what He has in store.

I started a new class last Wednesday and I LOVE it! Effective Communication & Leadership is the class and right up my alley! I am CONSTANTLY trying to find more effective way to communicate. It amazes me how I think I have established a good level of communication with someone or a group of people and then something happens where they don't understand what I'm saying and I'm left frustrated and baffled! The professor for this class is lively and very fun. He teaches in a way that is very effective for my learning style. The hours went by so quickly that I didn't even look at the clock once!

Joel's dad is going to be in town tonight so the three of us are going to dinner. The boys want to go to their favorite "Famous Dave's" so meat & potatoes it is! I'm excited to see Mike...he's a strong, comforting and affirming man. Joel gets so excited to see his dad...which makes me really happy. I'm giving Papa Mike a present tonight...something I found on clearance. I know Amy would approve :-)

Oh I almost forgot the most exciting part! I bought a new camera...and Olympus ES520. It is a wonderful camera and I got a great deal. If only I knew how to use perfectly right away. It's time to learn something new again. So I'll be experimenting with that!

I've really been wanting a dog lately. To hug, play and cuddle with a basset hound would be wonderful! When I get my dear dog someday...I will name him Bruce.

Welp, I'm off to fill out my FAFSA so that I can get loan information...so I can continue to pay for this program!