It is a little big for her, but it is so dang cute (she is too!)Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Go White Sox!
Nick and I must be bad luck, for the second year in a row the team we were cheering on live at a MLB game came out on the losing end. Sorry White Sox, we will stay away for the rest of the season.
This past Friday/Saturday we made an overnight trip to MN with our friends, the Vodenik Family. Friday morning we dropped Eleanor off at Grandma and Grandpa Thorson’s house for the day/night. From the sounds of it she had a great time and made a new furry friend (Daisy the Dog). We drove up for the game Friday night, and managed to fit in a little shopping at the Mall of America the next day before heading back to pick up Ellie from the farm.
Here are a few fun picks from the trip:
The four of us before the game
The new stadium
Nick and I outside Target Field
A view from our hotel room
I hadn’t been to the MoA in a number of years; I forgot how much fun the place is. We may have to make a trip back so Eleanor and I can do some shopping, while Nick checks out a few mountain bike trails.
This past Friday/Saturday we made an overnight trip to MN with our friends, the Vodenik Family. Friday morning we dropped Eleanor off at Grandma and Grandpa Thorson’s house for the day/night. From the sounds of it she had a great time and made a new furry friend (Daisy the Dog). We drove up for the game Friday night, and managed to fit in a little shopping at the Mall of America the next day before heading back to pick up Ellie from the farm.
Here are a few fun picks from the trip:
The four of us before the game
The new stadium
Nick and I outside Target Field
A view from our hotel roomI hadn’t been to the MoA in a number of years; I forgot how much fun the place is. We may have to make a trip back so Eleanor and I can do some shopping, while Nick checks out a few mountain bike trails.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Godmother
If you cannot tell from my blog posts in which I refer to my sister as Eleanor’s Godmother instead of her Aunt, I think very highly of the role of a Godmother in a child’s person’s life. I was the one that signed my e-mails “The Godmother,” and asked Nick to address me in such form the days following being asked to be Izzy’s Godmother. It means a lot to me, and I think part of that is because of the impact my Godmother has played in my life.
Today Nick, Eleanor and I will make the trip to Oskaloosa to say good-bye to my Godmother, Carol. Carol lost her battle with cancer this past Sunday. While she is in a better/painless place, she will be greatly missed by all. Out of all my siblings, my Godparents were the only ones that were not family members. While that meant that I didn’t see them as often as my siblings saw theirs, it made it that much more special when I did. I remember being a young girl going to visit my Godparents at their ‘mansion’, they owned and lived in a funeral home, what an interesting place to visit. I remember playing outside on the long porch and sitting comfortably in Carol’s lap. Carol was one of the nicest people you would ever meet. She had a warm, comforting voice that I cannot imagine saying a negative thing about anyone. I remember feeling so loved whenever I was around her.
Every year for Christmas I got a Precious Moment ornament from my Godparents. I loved that fact that I had the most ornaments on the family tree and now our Christmas tree is filled with 30+ Precious Moment ornaments (and we continue to add one each year). This is a tradition I have used for my own Goddaughter, each year she gets a Precious Moment ornament. I hope that some day when she is grown-up, she will have the same feeling about her ornaments and the person who gave them to her as I do about mine and my Godparents.
Despite being VERY busy, Carol always made a point to come to my special events. From my First Communion, to my graduation, to my wedding day, Carol was there… no matter what.
I was so excited on my wedding day, partly because Nick was finally going to get to meet my Godparents. I think he loved them instantly, and why wouldn’t he? In fact, one of the topics of conversation on our way from the ceremony to the reception was what an amazing job my Godparents did with the scripture readings. I remember listening in awe as they read through the words that Nick and I had so carefully picked out for that day. It wasn’t just that they were great speakers (which they were/are), but also the meaning behind them reading those words. These were the people that took a pledge before God saying they would raise me in the ways of the Lord, and here they were reading such important words on my wedding day- the day Nick and I began our life together with God. I knew we asked them to do the readings for a reason, but I didn’t know the full impact until we sat their listening to them that day. They truly were/are amazing Godparents!
My one regret is that Carol never got to meet our daughter, Eleanor. But I know that she will now be able to look down from above and watch my family as we continue to grow physically, mentally and spiritually. She will always have a place in my heart and her memories and the example she set will live on forever.
Carol- I will miss you in your physical being, but know you live on in spirit and memories.
Today Nick, Eleanor and I will make the trip to Oskaloosa to say good-bye to my Godmother, Carol. Carol lost her battle with cancer this past Sunday. While she is in a better/painless place, she will be greatly missed by all. Out of all my siblings, my Godparents were the only ones that were not family members. While that meant that I didn’t see them as often as my siblings saw theirs, it made it that much more special when I did. I remember being a young girl going to visit my Godparents at their ‘mansion’, they owned and lived in a funeral home, what an interesting place to visit. I remember playing outside on the long porch and sitting comfortably in Carol’s lap. Carol was one of the nicest people you would ever meet. She had a warm, comforting voice that I cannot imagine saying a negative thing about anyone. I remember feeling so loved whenever I was around her.
Every year for Christmas I got a Precious Moment ornament from my Godparents. I loved that fact that I had the most ornaments on the family tree and now our Christmas tree is filled with 30+ Precious Moment ornaments (and we continue to add one each year). This is a tradition I have used for my own Goddaughter, each year she gets a Precious Moment ornament. I hope that some day when she is grown-up, she will have the same feeling about her ornaments and the person who gave them to her as I do about mine and my Godparents.
Despite being VERY busy, Carol always made a point to come to my special events. From my First Communion, to my graduation, to my wedding day, Carol was there… no matter what.
I was so excited on my wedding day, partly because Nick was finally going to get to meet my Godparents. I think he loved them instantly, and why wouldn’t he? In fact, one of the topics of conversation on our way from the ceremony to the reception was what an amazing job my Godparents did with the scripture readings. I remember listening in awe as they read through the words that Nick and I had so carefully picked out for that day. It wasn’t just that they were great speakers (which they were/are), but also the meaning behind them reading those words. These were the people that took a pledge before God saying they would raise me in the ways of the Lord, and here they were reading such important words on my wedding day- the day Nick and I began our life together with God. I knew we asked them to do the readings for a reason, but I didn’t know the full impact until we sat their listening to them that day. They truly were/are amazing Godparents!
My one regret is that Carol never got to meet our daughter, Eleanor. But I know that she will now be able to look down from above and watch my family as we continue to grow physically, mentally and spiritually. She will always have a place in my heart and her memories and the example she set will live on forever.
Carol- I will miss you in your physical being, but know you live on in spirit and memories.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Chasing Baxter
Another part of our day with Ellie's Godmom last Friday was spent chasing Mike and Megan's dog, Baxter, around the house. As you can see, Baxter tried to get away from Ellie as much as possible (except when he was trying to give her kisses). She on the other hand, loved him!
Splash Park
Last Friday, Eleanor and I have the pleasure of joining Godmom, Megan, at the Ankeny Splash Park! Here are two photos from the morning (I know they are not great pictures, they were done via my phone).
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
3.2
3.2 miles.
We did our first family 5K this past Sunday, and a proud to say that Eleanor got first in her age group! To be honest, she was the only one in her age group (5 and under) and was the only stroller in the race. Also, we were not able to run the entire race, as my knee started bothering me during the run and we had to walk a decent amount. But, we finished and now have a time to beat. 43:11.
A huge thanks from me to my wonderful husband, who instead of actually running and getting a decent time- made it a family event and stayed back with me. What a great guy!
Here are some pictures of the fun event:
All of us after the race!
Team Larson prior to the race, Eleanor is set to go- toys and all.
Team Beltman doing the final pre-race touches.
The 5K racing pros: Team Jones.
Eleanor and Mommy. No, I wasn't the one pushing the jogging stroller.
We did our first family 5K this past Sunday, and a proud to say that Eleanor got first in her age group! To be honest, she was the only one in her age group (5 and under) and was the only stroller in the race. Also, we were not able to run the entire race, as my knee started bothering me during the run and we had to walk a decent amount. But, we finished and now have a time to beat. 43:11.
A huge thanks from me to my wonderful husband, who instead of actually running and getting a decent time- made it a family event and stayed back with me. What a great guy!
Here are some pictures of the fun event:
All of us after the race!
Team Larson prior to the race, Eleanor is set to go- toys and all.
Team Beltman doing the final pre-race touches.
The 5K racing pros: Team Jones.Team Beltman ready to race.
Eleanor and Mommy. No, I wasn't the one pushing the jogging stroller.Onto the next one!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Swim time with Godmom!
A week ago Thursday, Ellie’s Godmom (my sister, Megan) came over for a visit. Ellie (or her Mommy) was super excited to show off one of her many swimsuits and Ellie’s love of water. We didn’t have enough time to get the new pool ready, so we made do with the bathtub.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
How cute are these three girls!
Last weekend we had a great visit with Nick's high school friends, RJ and Sarah. They have two little girls right around Ellie's age (ages 1 and 6 months)- it is so cute to see the three girls together.
A few months ago, Sarah and I were talking and realized that all three of our girls had the same outfit! Of course we had to get a picture (or 10):
A few months ago, Sarah and I were talking and realized that all three of our girls had the same outfit! Of course we had to get a picture (or 10):
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