Monday, September 28, 2009

Michael's Office

August 2009

We have been working on reorganizing and decorating Michael's office. Here is our progress thus far!


Before...



Before...



After! Pastor Strackeljahn!



walking into his office...



inside the office...



the setup...



Michel took these pics at a carshow in louisville... and I made them art! We make a great team!



view from Michael's window.



Looking in...



Looking out...

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Family Fun in WV!

July- Aug 2009

So excited that michael's twin brother, Samuel, his wife Sylvia and our nephew Caleb and niece Katherine came to visit!!! We had a great time visiting some parks, seeing some wild animals and hanging out and catching up. We hope they will come back soon!

Here are some shots we got from their visit:


Welcome to WV!



Caleb at the Blackberry Festival



more festival fun!



he loved the slide!



Michael with his twin brother Samuel, and Katherine.



Michael and Samuel enjoyed some fishing time!



Michael's fish he caught!



Caleb sticking his head through the fence just like the sheep!



Valley Falls State Park



Samuel and Caleb.



Samuel Strackeljahn Family... Caleb, Samuel, Katherine, Sylvia.



Katherine's first solid food! My cinnamon apples!



Helping Auntie Laura with the brownies



Cutie-pie Katherine.



Caleb loving on Katherine. He's a good big brother!



Our pet deer... as Caleb called them.



It was so great to have them here! we want them to come back soon!



we went to the wildlife preserve and saw some wild animals!

 
Michael and I at the wildlife preserve.



Caleb told me the owl was his favorite.



The big black bear.



Samuel and Caleb checking out the bear cave... I was happy hanging out with Katherine.



All of us at the park.
Caleb, Samuel, Katherine, Sylvia, Michael, & Me.



beautiful world!



Michael and I.



Katherine is precious!



The Strackeljahn's again. Caleb, Samuel, Katherine (asleep) and Sylvia



Family photo.



Beautiful natural stream in the road.

Come back Samuel, Sylvia, Caleb and Katherine!

Our apartment....

June 2009

We finally got enough boxes put away we could start decorating our new apartment.... we would love to get in a house, but right now we are just waiting, praying, and saving money. (o:
Here are some pics of our new home! Including our pet deer!









Bambi!


Having fun painting...



View from the front door.



Our living area...



The cross is from our wedding and the vase is handmade glass made here in WV was a house warming gift from Michael's parents. 



view into kitchen and hall.



Hall leading to 2nd bath.



napkin holders cover up our ugly thermostat!



our view from the couch. (o:



my desk area.



family!



my fav wall! my nephews and neices!



Our bedroom.



The Kitchen.



 This closet houses our washer and dryer... and Michael put up shelves for a pantry!



Into our spare room.



Our spare bed! Come visit!!!