Both of us went to Plano, Texas on the weekend September 16, 2006 to see cute babies, new moms, and the families. We always love to see babies... David and I were going to hold and dash :)jk... But the moms found out and said we would not even make it out of the complex!
We had a great time and really enjoyed the company. The babies were getting big and the family looked good. It is so nice to see you all and we will see you on Christmas! The rest of the pictures you can see on http://new.photos.yahoo.com/illumination71/albums
Monday, September 18, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
September 11, 2006
Remembering 09/11/2001....
I remembered that I was working downtown when I saw the devastating news. It made me feel that part of my heart was being ripped. Tried to call David continuously. It's been 5 years. My Heart goes to all the men & women who lost their loved ones, the victims, and the heroes that day, from the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and UAL93 in Pennsylvania.
United We Stand! God Bless the United States of America!
I visited the Twin Towers in 1990; I was still an exchange high school student back then.
These are some pictures that I took when I was there.
1. I was in front of the building and took this picture from the sidewalk.
2. I took this picture inside the elevator. "Welcome" for all languages were written on the wall.
3. I (in purple coat) was at the Liberty Island when this picture was taken.
I remembered that I was working downtown when I saw the devastating news. It made me feel that part of my heart was being ripped. Tried to call David continuously. It's been 5 years. My Heart goes to all the men & women who lost their loved ones, the victims, and the heroes that day, from the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and UAL93 in Pennsylvania.
United We Stand! God Bless the United States of America!
I visited the Twin Towers in 1990; I was still an exchange high school student back then.
These are some pictures that I took when I was there.
1. I was in front of the building and took this picture from the sidewalk.
2. I took this picture inside the elevator. "Welcome" for all languages were written on the wall.
3. I (in purple coat) was at the Liberty Island when this picture was taken.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
The RECAP
Hello Everyone!
David and I have been trying to do this for awhile and Finally, we decided to open this blog. We have been so busy with improving the house and enjoying each other company since this is still the first year of our marriage, eventhough it felt like 10 years already ;D.... So, now back to business... the question that I would like to ask you all is how are you all doing... & What's up?
I know that so many occassions have happened throughout this year. I will try to recap all things happened since the beginning of this year, so some of you who live so far away will know what David & I have been up to.
March 2006.
The sadness had cloud us when we received the news that our dear friend, Dan Collins, had passed on March 17. Dan was always a wonderful, kind, funny, and happy person. He would always tried to help either when asked or not. We missed him and he will always be in our hearts.
April 2006.
It has been a year since I joined Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department as their IS Applications Specialist II on April Fools Day. I design, create, implement, and provide support for Visual Basic.NET Windows & Web Applications. I also play with the SQL Server. Time passed when I am having a great time. I love my job, the people I am working with and most of all... I actually have a great boss. I won't trade it for anything else... I just wish there will be more money in the future... ;D
Tax Day. Another important April 15 that must not be ignored. David & I actually pretty excited to pay taxes this year... Not! We're excited cuz this is the first year that we filed together as jointly whoo hooo...
I had to attend Information System Retreat on April 18-19 that our IS Division conducts every year in Roman Nose Resort, Watonga. This time we had Microsoft and Dell attended this retreat. They explained to us all their latest upcoming products. Then we had our IS meeting which we discussed all what projects that we have done and what plan & projects that we have to do for this year. After the meeting, we had our treat. Hamburgers and Hotdogs YUMM... We had steak last year!
Honeymoon trip, April 22-30! We went for a 7-day cruise to East Carribean including Nassau, St.Thomas, & St. Marteen. It was good... no need to make the bed, food and entertainment for all 24 hours every single day. David & I had fun! He went to Snuba... short for snorkeling and scuba diving. He got sunburnt... But the last 2 days on the ship both of us got sea sick since the wave and storm got pretty bad, the ship was sailing faster than normal. Anyway, we just took the med and went right to sleep. It was great while it lasted.
May 2006.
May 4. Scott finally came home after serving all these years in the Army! The whole family were so excited and happy that they can see him all the time when they want to... Will that be a good thing for him hmmm... :)jk Of Course... I think!
This is the first year since David proposed to me last year on May 8... Mother's day. After church we went to Bahama Breeze to have lunch. I still remembered how happy I was and I think all of us too... (with happy tears). Dave was in nervous wreck. He did not even eat his meal... I tought he was sick or something. My mom, sister, brother, his fiance, Dave's Mom & Dad were there. Happy day!
We would miss Jennifer, Eric, & Baby Gracie since they are leaving us for Turkey on May 9. We had Dinner at Pearls then we had ice cream the week before. It was fun to see them before they leave. They seem excited.
As this time Sept 7th when I'm writing all these blogs, we know that Jennifer is carrying 5 months old baby... we are so happy for them! That was fast and Congratulations! We look forward to see them coming home soon...
Yes! Looked forward to see Josh Morris on the 26th. He was coming to OKC. We had a lot of fun gathered around and the usual visit. Especially the guys... David and I always enjoy Josh's company... Especially David got to game with Josh and all the guys. I just wished Mary could also come to visit us but I knew that she has been very busy.
I don't really remember what happened the week after mother's day... but on May 29th, We were going to celebrate Mom Karin's little belated Birthday since her birthday is on Tuesday the 23rd. We haven't got a chance to see each other but she wasn't feeling well on the Memorial weekend. May and June went by so fast and I can't remember what happened except we were so busy moving stuff around the house since we were having our living & dining room painted.
I was in chaos... stuff everywhere... madness...
July 2006.
David and I would like to congratulate lots of moms and moms-to-be. Phillip and Irene visited & stayed with us back in July 13th with Tristen and Keller... Keller is such a beautiful and very calm baby girl, I really wished that you really forgot to take her with you so David & I could really keep her :)jk... and we apologize since our house were in complete and total mess. Hope you guys will stay again with us in the future when visiting oklahoma. I hope by that time it won't be such a junk yard.
David & I went to dinner with Scott, Mom, & Dad on July 20th... for Scott's Birthday! We went to Ted's in Edmond. The service was fantastic and we had fun celebrating and having chitchat. It always fun to get together with my in-laws... really... for me... they are the best and the most wonderful in-laws in the world :)kiss...
August 2006.
So finally after 1 1/2 months delay, we got the floor put in and completed on August 1st. It was a nightmare... dust and stuff everywhere... ahhh! But I guess it was worth it since it looks pretty good now. I hate vacuuming carpet anyway!
Wonderful news! Congratulations to Suzanne & Josh for having adorable baby girl, Kaitlyn Daley Dean, born 9:26PM, August 3rd. 7lb 2oz, 19inches long. We really would like to see them. As of Sept 8, after other things happened, we will finally be seeing them and the baby this weekend. Can't wait!
We still tried to finish having the kitchen painted and finally it was finished on August 8th. My gosh! Larry Noe is the best painter... and of course recommended by my wonderful Mother In-Law and now we recommend him for everyone! The stuff that he has done, we just gave him the picture that we wanted and the style that we wanted in a very short time... puff... magic! The house looks wonderful and totally different. We just have to save more money so we can do the rest of the house later :)
I called my mother in Indo since August 10th was her birthday. I got to talk to all member of my family. She said that she was having a great time after her dinner with my sisters and brothers. She had lots of cakes left and wondering if David & I would like some. She would fax it right away... silly... My sister got good news... She is pregnant and is going to have the second baby. She said that it might be a boy again but we'll see.
August 11th, David and Bill went to Austin until Monday 14th to visit Josh and Mary. I was so sad that could not join him for this wonderful journey. I had to stay home due to other circumstances. He called me and told me all the great food and the places that I miss going to when I visit Austin. I guess I have to wait until I can visit them again...
September 2006.
Sept. 8 is a sad day for us in the IS dept... One of our best is leaving us :( We are sad for us but happy for him. This is the last day that he will be with us... the IS Tourism.
Artie, www.xanga.com/SoonerForChrist, Congratulations on your new job and good luck! It has been a great working relationship we have as office-mate. I'm having a hard time detaching this feeling... :D/jk... We will miss you around here and we hope you to see you again sometimes in the future! Keep in touch and don't be a stranger!
Not much things happened during this time except both of us are busy at work and also at home. Since we have been trying to put the house back in order... which it is so hard to do. I don't know where things are and which room they belong to... Scott has been helping us moving the heavy things around. Mom, & Dad also helped us putting stuff in proper place. But still lots to be done! How can that be... Why... I am trying to be positive on this... Yeah Sure! :)jk...
So this is it for now until something else better comes along! We look forward to have you guys over and having get together again when the place is organized. We will try to hurry up :)
David and I have been trying to do this for awhile and Finally, we decided to open this blog. We have been so busy with improving the house and enjoying each other company since this is still the first year of our marriage, eventhough it felt like 10 years already ;D.... So, now back to business... the question that I would like to ask you all is how are you all doing... & What's up?
I know that so many occassions have happened throughout this year. I will try to recap all things happened since the beginning of this year, so some of you who live so far away will know what David & I have been up to.
March 2006.
The sadness had cloud us when we received the news that our dear friend, Dan Collins, had passed on March 17. Dan was always a wonderful, kind, funny, and happy person. He would always tried to help either when asked or not. We missed him and he will always be in our hearts.
April 2006.
It has been a year since I joined Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department as their IS Applications Specialist II on April Fools Day. I design, create, implement, and provide support for Visual Basic.NET Windows & Web Applications. I also play with the SQL Server. Time passed when I am having a great time. I love my job, the people I am working with and most of all... I actually have a great boss. I won't trade it for anything else... I just wish there will be more money in the future... ;D
Tax Day. Another important April 15 that must not be ignored. David & I actually pretty excited to pay taxes this year... Not! We're excited cuz this is the first year that we filed together as jointly whoo hooo...
I had to attend Information System Retreat on April 18-19 that our IS Division conducts every year in Roman Nose Resort, Watonga. This time we had Microsoft and Dell attended this retreat. They explained to us all their latest upcoming products. Then we had our IS meeting which we discussed all what projects that we have done and what plan & projects that we have to do for this year. After the meeting, we had our treat. Hamburgers and Hotdogs YUMM... We had steak last year!Honeymoon trip, April 22-30! We went for a 7-day cruise to East Carribean including Nassau, St.Thomas, & St. Marteen. It was good... no need to make the bed, food and entertainment for all 24 hours every single day. David & I had fun! He went to Snuba... short for snorkeling and scuba diving. He got sunburnt... But the last 2 days on the ship both of us got sea sick since the wave and storm got pretty bad, the ship was sailing faster than normal. Anyway, we just took the med and went right to sleep. It was great while it lasted.
May 2006.
May 4. Scott finally came home after serving all these years in the Army! The whole family were so excited and happy that they can see him all the time when they want to... Will that be a good thing for him hmmm... :)jk Of Course... I think!
This is the first year since David proposed to me last year on May 8... Mother's day. After church we went to Bahama Breeze to have lunch. I still remembered how happy I was and I think all of us too... (with happy tears). Dave was in nervous wreck. He did not even eat his meal... I tought he was sick or something. My mom, sister, brother, his fiance, Dave's Mom & Dad were there. Happy day!
We would miss Jennifer, Eric, & Baby Gracie since they are leaving us for Turkey on May 9. We had Dinner at Pearls then we had ice cream the week before. It was fun to see them before they leave. They seem excited.
As this time Sept 7th when I'm writing all these blogs, we know that Jennifer is carrying 5 months old baby... we are so happy for them! That was fast and Congratulations! We look forward to see them coming home soon...
Yes! Looked forward to see Josh Morris on the 26th. He was coming to OKC. We had a lot of fun gathered around and the usual visit. Especially the guys... David and I always enjoy Josh's company... Especially David got to game with Josh and all the guys. I just wished Mary could also come to visit us but I knew that she has been very busy.
I don't really remember what happened the week after mother's day... but on May 29th, We were going to celebrate Mom Karin's little belated Birthday since her birthday is on Tuesday the 23rd. We haven't got a chance to see each other but she wasn't feeling well on the Memorial weekend. May and June went by so fast and I can't remember what happened except we were so busy moving stuff around the house since we were having our living & dining room painted.
I was in chaos... stuff everywhere... madness...
July 2006.
David and I would like to congratulate lots of moms and moms-to-be. Phillip and Irene visited & stayed with us back in July 13th with Tristen and Keller... Keller is such a beautiful and very calm baby girl, I really wished that you really forgot to take her with you so David & I could really keep her :)jk... and we apologize since our house were in complete and total mess. Hope you guys will stay again with us in the future when visiting oklahoma. I hope by that time it won't be such a junk yard.David & I went to dinner with Scott, Mom, & Dad on July 20th... for Scott's Birthday! We went to Ted's in Edmond. The service was fantastic and we had fun celebrating and having chitchat. It always fun to get together with my in-laws... really... for me... they are the best and the most wonderful in-laws in the world :)kiss...
August 2006.
So finally after 1 1/2 months delay, we got the floor put in and completed on August 1st. It was a nightmare... dust and stuff everywhere... ahhh! But I guess it was worth it since it looks pretty good now. I hate vacuuming carpet anyway!
Wonderful news! Congratulations to Suzanne & Josh for having adorable baby girl, Kaitlyn Daley Dean, born 9:26PM, August 3rd. 7lb 2oz, 19inches long. We really would like to see them. As of Sept 8, after other things happened, we will finally be seeing them and the baby this weekend. Can't wait!We still tried to finish having the kitchen painted and finally it was finished on August 8th. My gosh! Larry Noe is the best painter... and of course recommended by my wonderful Mother In-Law and now we recommend him for everyone! The stuff that he has done, we just gave him the picture that we wanted and the style that we wanted in a very short time... puff... magic! The house looks wonderful and totally different. We just have to save more money so we can do the rest of the house later :)
I called my mother in Indo since August 10th was her birthday. I got to talk to all member of my family. She said that she was having a great time after her dinner with my sisters and brothers. She had lots of cakes left and wondering if David & I would like some. She would fax it right away... silly... My sister got good news... She is pregnant and is going to have the second baby. She said that it might be a boy again but we'll see.August 11th, David and Bill went to Austin until Monday 14th to visit Josh and Mary. I was so sad that could not join him for this wonderful journey. I had to stay home due to other circumstances. He called me and told me all the great food and the places that I miss going to when I visit Austin. I guess I have to wait until I can visit them again...
September 2006.
Sept. 8 is a sad day for us in the IS dept... One of our best is leaving us :( We are sad for us but happy for him. This is the last day that he will be with us... the IS Tourism.
Artie, www.xanga.com/SoonerForChrist, Congratulations on your new job and good luck! It has been a great working relationship we have as office-mate. I'm having a hard time detaching this feeling... :D/jk... We will miss you around here and we hope you to see you again sometimes in the future! Keep in touch and don't be a stranger!
Not much things happened during this time except both of us are busy at work and also at home. Since we have been trying to put the house back in order... which it is so hard to do. I don't know where things are and which room they belong to... Scott has been helping us moving the heavy things around. Mom, & Dad also helped us putting stuff in proper place. But still lots to be done! How can that be... Why... I am trying to be positive on this... Yeah Sure! :)jk...
So this is it for now until something else better comes along! We look forward to have you guys over and having get together again when the place is organized. We will try to hurry up :)
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