Tasha, my baby-est sister is currently studying abroad in Scotland until late May. She left yesterday and after exhausting flight delays and re-routing has finally arrived this morning (afternoon to her over there- they are 5 hours ahead of us).
She will be studying and traveling there for the next four months and we are so proud (and slightly jealous) of her. I haven't been to Europe yet but I know it must be amazing to be in a place with so much history. To think that some of those buildings and the architeture has been around even before USA was discovered is inspiring in itself. I can't wait to see pictures and hear all her stories.
She will be periodically posting updates and pictures at her blog, if you are interested in following her:
http://www.scottishtash.blogspot.com/
Follow-through
If you are an avid reader of our blog...or you just know me well; you already understand that I love making goals (and lists) and seeing them through to the end- no matter how big, random, or weird they are. I inherited this trait from my dad who is the one person that always follow through on his plans and goals. Case in point; we wrote and published a book that is now available for purchase online. I know, take a breath- I'm not kidding. Let's take a few steps back...
If you know my family, you know we are always talking about the weirdest things like they are completely true and not uncomfortable to talk about at all...like Big Foot, gross bodily functions, the world ending, etc. That's just how we roll. (hah). So last year, we all started talking about (mostly joking about) the 2012 theory that is beginning to float around (if you don't know about it - watch the movie 2012, or simply google "2012"). Well- my dad decided that while we were all apart (college, Erie, traveling, etc), he would send us each a writing prompt about 2012 and we would each respond to it. Of course we thought he was nutty, but he was there clapping and yelling for us at cheerleading tournaments in years gone by- so who were we not to go along with it? So, a month rolled by- each of us responding to random daily prompts from my dad over email. After the month was up- our responses were collected, edited/proofread by our favorite newspaper reporter (and family friend) Bruce Siwy...and then sent to a publishing company. I KNOW, RIGHT?! And now our book, A Family's Perspective on 2012 is now available online.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/A-Familys-Perspective-On-2012/Kevin-J-Adams/e/9781441581006
Even though the topic is waaaay out there, and even though the entire idea of our little country bumpkin family, who literally has no background in a)science b)philosophy c)astrology d)paganism, etc wrote and published a book is completely INSANE...the point my dad was clearly made: If you set a goal, no matter how ridiculous and outrageous it is, you can accomplish it.
So, if you are interested in 2012, or you are interested in learning more about the inner workings of my family's brains, feel free to buy our book. I'm fairly certain I can get all 5 autographs for ya, if you want:)
If you know my family, you know we are always talking about the weirdest things like they are completely true and not uncomfortable to talk about at all...like Big Foot, gross bodily functions, the world ending, etc. That's just how we roll. (hah). So last year, we all started talking about (mostly joking about) the 2012 theory that is beginning to float around (if you don't know about it - watch the movie 2012, or simply google "2012"). Well- my dad decided that while we were all apart (college, Erie, traveling, etc), he would send us each a writing prompt about 2012 and we would each respond to it. Of course we thought he was nutty, but he was there clapping and yelling for us at cheerleading tournaments in years gone by- so who were we not to go along with it? So, a month rolled by- each of us responding to random daily prompts from my dad over email. After the month was up- our responses were collected, edited/proofread by our favorite newspaper reporter (and family friend) Bruce Siwy...and then sent to a publishing company. I KNOW, RIGHT?! And now our book, A Family's Perspective on 2012 is now available online.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/A-Familys-Perspective-On-2012/Kevin-J-Adams/e/9781441581006
Even though the topic is waaaay out there, and even though the entire idea of our little country bumpkin family, who literally has no background in a)science b)philosophy c)astrology d)paganism, etc wrote and published a book is completely INSANE...the point my dad was clearly made: If you set a goal, no matter how ridiculous and outrageous it is, you can accomplish it.
So, if you are interested in 2012, or you are interested in learning more about the inner workings of my family's brains, feel free to buy our book. I'm fairly certain I can get all 5 autographs for ya, if you want:)
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Studerbaby Shower & Diaper Party
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Our baby shower (and diaper party) were this past weekend- and they were fantastic. My parents hosted the parties at their house and even though we had so many people come, it was a cozy and close get together. The girls were all upstairs with lots of yummy food and desserts!!
The boys were in the garage (and Bullet too!) with a sign on the door that said "Woman Haters Club." hahha. They had a big poker tournament (congrats to champ, Juice!) and ate meat and drank beer...how boy of them.
Our little baby is so lucky to have so many people that love him already. We got so many nice things and I am hardly waiting to put everything together and/or away in the nursery. We could never thank everyone with as much gratitude as we have for their continuous involvement and support in our lives.
Even my son's future girlfriends and favorite cousin were in attendance at the party! Mallory (Burgh), Sophia (Fiore), and Samantha (Plummer) were all there to celebrate with us. They are all so cute and sweet. I loved having babies to hold throughout the day...good practice for a few months from now!!
We have officially asked Tasha and Jon to be our son's godparents. They are already spoiling him with gifts and love...so he'll be in good hands for the future. We are so happy that they are excited to stand up for him. He is so lucky...again.
It was really a great day and I keep smiling when I think about all the love and happiness that was there for our little baby. I know we will love him so much, but it is an amazing feeling to know that he will always be surrounded by people that love him...even before they knew him.
The boys were in the garage (and Bullet too!) with a sign on the door that said "Woman Haters Club." hahha. They had a big poker tournament (congrats to champ, Juice!) and ate meat and drank beer...how boy of them.
Our little baby is so lucky to have so many people that love him already. We got so many nice things and I am hardly waiting to put everything together and/or away in the nursery. We could never thank everyone with as much gratitude as we have for their continuous involvement and support in our lives.
G-ma & Abba
Poppa & Pappy Butch
Great Grammar & Great Gram
Great Grandpap
Aunt Uch & Aunt Kitty
Uncle Juice
Uncle Jon
Cousin Stefanie & Aunt Ninny
Aunt Kate, Sophia, & Aunt Karpy
Cousins Morgan & Ariel
Even my son's future girlfriends and favorite cousin were in attendance at the party! Mallory (Burgh), Sophia (Fiore), and Samantha (Plummer) were all there to celebrate with us. They are all so cute and sweet. I loved having babies to hold throughout the day...good practice for a few months from now!!
We have officially asked Tasha and Jon to be our son's godparents. They are already spoiling him with gifts and love...so he'll be in good hands for the future. We are so happy that they are excited to stand up for him. He is so lucky...again.
It was really a great day and I keep smiling when I think about all the love and happiness that was there for our little baby. I know we will love him so much, but it is an amazing feeling to know that he will always be surrounded by people that love him...even before they knew him.
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