our vintage Christmas

in polaroid...

In loving memory

My sweet Grandpa went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2011. 

My family and I will cherish the time we had with him forever. 

One of the reasons I started this blog was for him. Because we lived on opposite sides of the state, I wanted him to be able to see pictures and the things that were going on in my life. Even when it took me so long to update, he just kept rereading the posts because they seemed new to him each time. That's the best.

My cousin, Jasmine, got married in November, and our family was so blessed to be able to celebrate with Grandpa.

We will always miss him.

But, we know that he is in heaven, reunited with the love of his life.

I can't wait to see them again someday.

Schnosbornes do Disneyland

The last few months just might have been the busiest I have had in my life. I am just not one of those people who can work 80-100 hour weeks and still function normally. I like down time. Just good old fashioned sit on the couch and shop online time. Not to mention time with my husband, family and friends. If my work life/home life scale is going to tip more in any direction, I prefer it to be the home direction. That being said, this last quarter of school pushed me to my limit. I know that I will be a better teacher for it, but boy am I glad that quarter is over. I am student teaching now and only have a little over two months left! 

In spite of the craziness, I was able to work ahead and make time for what really matters in life:

Disneyland.

I don't think there could have been a better place to spend Thanksgiving this year.

It was such an amazing time with my family and Mickey!

Here are some highlights.

well hello

I logged on to my blog today not sure if it even still existed. 

I guess it's still here. 

My cousin asked me for my URL and I got really excited that I may still have readers (Heeeyyy Jo)!

I feel like a lot has happened since.. ahhem..September. I think it might be time to revamp this sorry blog. I have so much to say and pictures to share. I know my slowness has been due in part to: 

one, I am a bit of a perfectionist--each post takes me forever and,

two, I like good grammer.

So from now on no more perfection and no more grammer!!!!

(Well, maybe a little grammer.)

I am just going to type my thoughts and post my pictures and if I don't use capitol letters or complete sentences I am going to be okay with it. I am teaching first grade and we aren't so focused on the nit picky grammer...I am just happy when they write words that are semi-readable!

Let's see how this goes.

 Stay tuned....

2 years

2 years of laughter.

2 years of fun.

2 years of having the covers stolen.

2 years of kisses and "I love you"s every day.

2 years of learning how to communicate.

2 years of adventures.

2 years of surviving fantasy football season.

2 years of sharing a bathroom with one sink.

2 years of cooking for two.

2 years of happiness.

2 years of early morning runs.

2 years of movie nights.

2 years of dreaming about our future.

2 years of being married to my best friend.

a few labor day weekend highlights...

a wedding, a trip to the zoo, and, of course, my 2 favorite little ones!

last days of summer

I started my student teaching internship the last week of August. I am sad to see summer come to an end, but I am so excited for everything that Fall brings. It's a new start....a change in weather, new pencils and crayons, sweaters and boots, Justin Bieber backpacks, and relaxing weekends with the hubby.

Sitting around a campfire, spending time with family, and roasting marshmallows- the perfect way to end my last weekend of summer.

I even ate a hot dog.

Thank you, Websters! 

"sisters, sisters...

...there were never such devoted sisters."

If you are a lover of Christmas, musicals, or Bing Crosby, you know exactly what that is from and you are singing along right now. 

My little sister, who is actually a bit taller than me now, is growing up and entering her senior year of high school. It has been so fun to watch her become her own person over the years. I like to think of myself as a mentor, having a positive and influential impact on her life. Yes, that's what I like to think. Even though I carried her around all through the first few years of her life making it impossible for her to learn how to walk. Don't worry, she walks just fine now. Soon she will be off to college and selfishly, I would like her to come over to the west side so I can continue to take care of her. Although, if she chooses California then both my siblings will be down there, and that just means more sun and Disneyland for me and Trevor! 

 She is now one of my best friends. We share a love of laughing, shopping, and cupcakes!

Love you Hol Ball! 

a little family time at the rock

Our June

It has been a crazy, busy and fun summer so far. We have taken advantage of each and every sunny day that we are so lucky to get here in the Pacific Northwest. There have been about 2. So we have traveled to Yakima and Leavenworth to visit friends and get a little more sun.

I finished school at the beginning of June and have been taking a few summer classes. Trevor is doing well at work....but that is the boring stuff. We have been playing a lot too. We have spent a lot more time with friends, family and babies!

Trevor turned 27. 

Leavenworth with our friends Brad and Jen and their new baby girl, Ava.

and I want one...

The 4th of July down at Tacoma's waterfront.

More summer fun to come.

#707

So here are the long awaited photos of our downtown loft apartment. I know most of you don't care anymore, so this is really just for me to be able to look back on when I am living in a real grown up house.

But for now, this is our home...