Set Free

So during the summer Jon gets off at noon on Fridays.  However it hasn't been like that since May, since this is the busy time of year for him at work. :P  The weather has also been nasty hot and a prego woman wasn't about to go outside a lot.  However my hubby loves it when we take a walk, go to a park, or do SOMEthing outside!  And I could tell it was just bumming him out.  So with the storm last week and a random nice Friday afternoon weather, I had it planned to try to make it the park!  He had no idea!  He was so excited when he called me at 12:20pm, saying "hi" over and over again no matter what I said.  He was so giddy and excited he was getting off like he should on Fridays!  So I was so pumped my surprise for him was going to work out! :)  Unfortunately we were low on bread so I couldn't make our picnic lunch so I asked him to pick some up on his way home....and that's when he got a little idea that I was planning something (but...

In case you didn't catch part one and part two of our love story. :) So after that wonderful night of Jon asking me to be his girlfriend I was floating on a cloud like any other girl... :)  The exact date was Sunday, July 26, 2009.  (Wait a second, that's TODAY's date!  Nice timing on this post, huh?  Happy three years since we started dating Jon!) :)  But back to three years ago, I ran inside and sat down at my parent's desktop computer.  I was so delighted that I quickly got on Facebook and changed my relationship status (it was about time!).  My mom heard noises and came out of her bedroom and asked if everything was okay, and I turned around.  Apparently the look on my face she knew. "Jon asked you didn't he?" "Yess!" :) And that was that.  She was happy for me and I couldn't sleep!  So I played around on the internet for awhile and then went to bed.  I remember thinking that I wish there was something to call us that ...

Go to part one of our love story before you read this part. :) I don't know exactly when we went from getting to know each other to becoming "just friends."  There was no official moment where we switched it over.  We started 'really' talking (thanks to Facebook) in January 2009, but hung out in person a couple times in March.  I would probably say around April is when it switched over.  May came and he was busy with finals during my birthday week.  So he gave me my birthday gift after a family time Memorial Weekend.  It was a stuffed animal that he made for me of my childhood dog, Jake.  I used to have a stuffed animal of "Jake" but it got lost in the sheets at a hotel once.  So he wanted to surprise me.  And surprise me he did! :)  That weekend for Memorial Weekend is when he met my family for the first time.  We went to my sister's in law's lake house, and he had to go out on the boat and the poor guy had to do all sorts of th...

My parents own a business called Two Men and a Truck, the franchise in Des Moines, Iowa...maybe you have heard of it? :) I've learned a lot about owning a business and some good tips on great customer service.  I've also learned to be patient when unexpected things happen, because humans are not perfect and things will happen.  Unfortunately, mistakes happen.  It's nice to have a customer not get "all up in your face" about it too.  I also have experienced customer service myself.  I've worked in a store before, where I probably didn't always give the customer what they wanted nor responded the best way possible.  Some people are just not born quick thinkers.  I am one of those.  I like to analyze and think through my thoughts.  I tried my best, but sometimes you just can't make someone's day. So I try to use those learning tools towards my every day life. Times that I receive "interesting" customer service, I try not to g...

Jon and I are so thankful for our "random neighbors" right now.  They don't have their internet secured and we are able to use it for free until...well, there's stop working.  Last week it decided to not work, so Jon tried to fix it for them (my hubby can do things I never thought possible!), but unfortunately couldn't make it happen.  So I was thinking it was time to start paying for our own internet.  However we returned from a night of celebrating nephew's birthday to find it working again!  Hooray!  We don't have to put more money aside for bills, for at least awhile longer, right? Now that we're more settled in to our new apartment and his pay check automatically goes into our account and now we won't be paying for two apartments starting in August, we decided it was best to sit down and talk budget.  (My dad is probably clapping with glee right about now!  He is an accountant!)  But ugg, looking at our budget made us pretty depressed....

My sister and her hubby recently adopted the newest addition the family! :)  His name is Abraham Christopher Behrens and he was born on June 20th.  My parents, brother, my hubby and I went to Kansas City this last weekend to surprise them to meet the little guy.  It was so nice to see everyone and have time to cuddle with the little peanut before they come up in August to visit.  Babies grow up so fast!  The first time I held him, it kinda hit me all over again....soon I will be doing this with my baby.  They start out so tiny and fragile. first time cuddling the little guy He was such a sweet baby.  He makes such sweet noises when he sleeps.  His cry is also sweet (maybe it's different in the middle of the night though?).  :)  He loves to cuddle and I am certainly okay with that!  Liz and Scott did a great job hosting a lot of people and made us great food Saturday night.  Kept pregnant woman happy that's for sure! :) ...

Friday evening was the Reveal Party where we told family the gender of Baby Kaisand!  It was so fun to gather with family and eat and eat and eat and enjoy hearing what people were guessing. I made a list of "tales" that might help people guess if they were having a hard time to decide.  My brother in law, John, of course had to read each one with me beside him to figure out what he thought.... checking how my leg hair is growing... After every one got a chance to guess they put on a name tag (I guess boy/girl).  Then we had a yummy meal of cheeseburgers (toppings from my mom's garden), homemade potato salad, baked beans, watermelon, chips, and lemonade. thanks mom for capturing us with food in our mouth! my brother Kid Table, all the kids wondering what gender is next for the cousins! (My parents are going to need a bigger kid table!) After eating, Jon couldn't wait any longer to hold on to the secret!  Time for cupcakes....

The best way to start the story is to go way back to the beginning.  Now remember this is from my point of view, so maybe you could elbow Jon a little bit and get him interested in adding his input at some point. :) My family changed churches right after I finished 8th grade...and let me tell you it wasn't easy for me.  Just ask my parents.  When it gets brought up they sort of give that huge moan or sigh when asked how I did with that transition.  I wasn't too excited about it.  However that summer was when I heard the Gospel and asked Jesus into my heart....so you can only imagine my human mind trying to figure everything out.  I'm pretty sure I have my testimony on this blog somewhere so maybe I can search for it and link you to it.  Until then just know that it was a day my two big sisters let me in on "super duper big girl conversation" and I was delighted I finally got to be in the bedroom to hear all those behind closed doors things my sisters...

Jon and I are spending as much time together as possible before this baby comes.  We know our time is limited before we come official forever parents.  Unfortunately I can't do everything I would like to do, thanks to the heat and everything else that comes along with pregnancy.  But I am fortunate to have a hubby willing to kick back and chill on the couch and kill bugs for me. :) I'm working on learning the area and where everything we could ever want, so when I'm hauling a baby around it will be a lot less chaotic. Friday afternoon we spent the time shopping the mall nearest to our apartment and enjoying each other's company.  Younkers was having a huge sale so we were delighted to get quality stuff at a decent amount. :)  We like to watch our money and love to save it for future spending.  However we're learning it is important to enjoy the blessings God provides for us.  That includes making our apartment both welcoming and inviting. We're g...