rollin with the homies

so, in response to stevie's pondering what st. paulites home from college do here's my answer:

1) hanging out with friends at perkins (aka perk-perk).
2) eye appointments.
3) going to the dollar theatre.
4) taking care of koko all day, which just so everyone knows isn't that fun.
5) practicing guitar.
6) talking to friends from olaf online.
7) watching movies (if you haven't seen Goodbye Lenin, which odds are you haven't, go rent it right now).
8) playing sims 2 university.
9) counting down the days until i leave to study russian (9 days).

well, that's all i can think of. it's not that exciting of a life.
in the words of stephen r. anderson (no relation):
peazy.

Memorial Day

Paul asked me to share these great pictures of Mom and Dad that he'd scanned - Thanks, Paul!

St. Paul Fun!

For some Memorial Day fun, Liv and I launched a rocket!
(well, I thought it was fun, anyway.)

I have been home from school for the last couple of weeks now. yesterday I biked and went swimming in lake harriet with my friends john, devin and anthony. we grilled up some brats in devin's back yard and I found an inner tube in his neighbor's garbage. then today I floated down the minnehaha creek with john, micah, will and moe. since it was 97 degrees here in minneapolis, it felt great to be in the water. it is great to be home. I wonder what the people in st paul do for fun

love,
stevie

Happy Birthday - and our new house

Happy birthday Mae and Ingrid!

As you all know, we're in the middle of building a new house, and moving out of our townhouse. We're officially moving out next weekend, we'll be moving in with Maria's parents until our new house is done. Our house should be done by July 31st. We'll be having an open house probably sometime in August, so keep that in mind!

Here is a look at our new house, and where it is in the construction process.

Happy Birthday Mae and Ingrid!!

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End of an era

Today was my last day at IAC. I have worked there on and off part-time for 13 years. It paid to quit--I got a party and some nice gifts! I'll be playing in The Music Man all weekend and then will start work with Hennepin County on Monday. Joel will have to adjust to having another person around in the morning.
If I get up, that is...

Only Thirty Years!?! Seems like yesterday!

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Happy Birthday to the oldest of my three sons, whom I had when I was practically in my teens! Anybody believe that? I don't remember too much anymore... just how good the french toast tasted at breakfast, since I hadn't eaten for so long. Oh yes, I remember how happy and excited we were. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PETER!

Surgery

Just a quick note from the hospital waiting room computer.. Maria's mom is out of surgery, and things went about as well as can be expected. They removed the tumor from her breast, as well as some tissue from around the tumor. They also took some lymph nodes, which from preliminary tests don't look to be cancerous. She's in the recovery room right now, and she'll be going home later tonight after being checked out.

So all in all - it looks to be good news so far. Please keep her in your prayers as she continues her recovery.

Surgery Tomorrow

Just a reminder to everyone to pray for Maria's mom tomorrow as she'll be undergoing surgery for her breast cancer. We'll be sure to give an update as soon as we know more.

well I am still here in chicago. I have a week and a couple days left. I am not sure about Liv but this first year of college has flown by, especially this second semester. Christmas break seems more like a couple of weeks ago than the four months that it has been. the year is definitely winding down now as I enter finals season. I have a final paper due tomorrow and next week I have a 15 page philosophy paper due, as well as final exams in my african american history class, christian ethics, and intermediate algebra. the only thing I am worried about is the 15 page paper, but boy am I worried.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Teresa and Beckie!

Happy Birthday Teresa!! It's your day!

Olaf

It's almost time for class, so I don't have much time to write this, but I thought I'd just post some pretty Olaf pics.
Liv

chicago is becoming more and more beautiful everyday. there are finally leaves on most of the trees. I have been riding my bike on various errands to walgreens, target, and several thrift stores in the area. my tan is slowly improving and my once stagnant legs have life flowing through them again. I still havent been to the lake, the water is probably still a little chilly. soon

Easter Artwork

In her "Russian Literature in translation" class, Liv read this story, "Fatal Eggs," which almost seemed like it came from the news. It was an SF-ish story lampooning Soviet Bureaucracy and described a disease that killed poultry (Bird Flu?), as well as a mysterious ray that could boost egg growth. For our family Easter Egg dyeing, Liv did an egg that illustrated points in the story - today it was my breakfast - but I wanted to preserve the artwork!

Prayers for Maria's Mom

Just a quick note to ask all of you to pray for Maria's mother. We found out today that Maria's mom has breast cancer, and she'll be needing to have surgery very soon to have some of the cancer removed. We don't know a whole lot yet, but she'll be meeting with doctors and surgeons on Monday - so please keep her in your prayers, and in your thoughts.

Victim of dog abuse?

Koko has a huge swelling on the side of his face. We were afraid it was cancer, but the vet seemed to think that it was a sialocele (salivary gland cyst from breakage of the duct). Joel reminded me that I had accidentally kicked Koko in the head a couple days ago, so this is probably the cause. The cytologist thought it was a hyperplastic lymph node and didn't see evidence of the salivary gland involvement. We have a surgical consult next week. He's a sad baby.

well I haven't biked yet since it officially became spring, but I did go on a few rides on a few milder winter days. I have a huge presentation in my christian ethics class tomorrow about genetic engineering or cloning or something. so of course I am trying to find as many ways as possible to procrastinate. it has been very sunny here in chicago recently, but still kind of chilly. I have tentative plans to play tennis with this guy here at north park. I am excited. it has been too long since I have played tennis outside. I have a lot of school work right now this week. I am busy but it isn't too bad. I am gonna go try and get some work done.