Wednesday is almost here!! We can hardly wait to close on the house. We already have plans to have our vehicles fully loaded so we can move a bunch of stuff into the house right away. Dusty and I still can't believe we are buying a house. I know to some of you this seems odd, but with the oil boom and the housing crunch, finding an affordable house in Dickinson is like finding a hidden treasure. People wonder what the secret is and why there aren't more hidden treausres.
The apartment living room has been taken over by a lot of packed boxes, but soon those boxes will be empty and all of our stuff will have a new place in our new home. I'm also very excited to have a garage. I won't have to scrape my windshield anymore and I won't have to run downstairs every morning to start my car...I will just have to walk out to the garage!! Of course, we will probably have to shovel our drive way, but that's part of the fun of owning a house. Hopefully, we remember to pick up a shovel at the hardware store when we stop for paint!!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Hereford Steers for Sale!!
If any of you know any 4-Hers looking for a Hereford steer to show next summer, we have two we are selling at the North Star Classic in Valley City, ND on Dec. 4th, 2010. We will also have a heifer in the sale. They can contact my dad, Gary, at 701-824-2300 if they would like more information.Thursday, November 18, 2010
***House Update***
WE ARE CLOSING ON OUR HOUSE NEXT WEDNESDAY, THE DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING!!!
If you can't tell we are excited. I received a call yesterday while I was on my lunch break. It was the bank to tell us the appraisal had been completed and we could proceed with closing. I immediately called Dusty. I then called the realtor to see when the current owners could be out of the house and from there we decided to an appointment next Wednesday afternoon to close.
Needless to say, we are in a frenzy to pack and I would much rather unpack than pack. Dusty has already done a little packing, but we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have brought boxes home from work so you can't say I haven't contributed. I just haven't helped as much as I could be.
I also went a picked out paint colors this afternoon. I still need Dusty's approval, but I'm not too worried. My mom is going to help us get our bedroom and the master bathroom painted as soon as we are done closing. That means the after Thanksgiving dinner we will not be watching football and I will not be taking my nap. I guess I can skip a year to get our house painted.
Dusty and I both continue to look for furniture since all we have is a love seat. I may have also found us a washer and dryer. I am so excited to finally not have to pay for my laundry and to not have to wait for a stranger to get their clothes out of the washer/dryer so I can use it.
The next couple of weeks are going to be a very exciting time for us, but could also push a few of the wrong buttons if we aren't careful. Either way, it is going to be an adventure that is going to make our two lives continue on one path. We can't wait to move and we can't wait to have our friends and family members visit us. I best get back to packing!!
If you can't tell we are excited. I received a call yesterday while I was on my lunch break. It was the bank to tell us the appraisal had been completed and we could proceed with closing. I immediately called Dusty. I then called the realtor to see when the current owners could be out of the house and from there we decided to an appointment next Wednesday afternoon to close.
Needless to say, we are in a frenzy to pack and I would much rather unpack than pack. Dusty has already done a little packing, but we have a lot of work ahead of us. I have brought boxes home from work so you can't say I haven't contributed. I just haven't helped as much as I could be.
I also went a picked out paint colors this afternoon. I still need Dusty's approval, but I'm not too worried. My mom is going to help us get our bedroom and the master bathroom painted as soon as we are done closing. That means the after Thanksgiving dinner we will not be watching football and I will not be taking my nap. I guess I can skip a year to get our house painted.
Dusty and I both continue to look for furniture since all we have is a love seat. I may have also found us a washer and dryer. I am so excited to finally not have to pay for my laundry and to not have to wait for a stranger to get their clothes out of the washer/dryer so I can use it.
The next couple of weeks are going to be a very exciting time for us, but could also push a few of the wrong buttons if we aren't careful. Either way, it is going to be an adventure that is going to make our two lives continue on one path. We can't wait to move and we can't wait to have our friends and family members visit us. I best get back to packing!!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
We're Moving.....Hopefully!!
Dusty & I are going to be moving!!! We are so excited to finally have found a house and to leaving the little 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment behind. Now, I know I am super excited, but I also put hopefully in there because God only knows what could/will happen between now and closing. However, our offer has been accepted and we have gone through and signed a lot of paper work.
Our house is in Dickinson and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It will be perfect for us!! The kitchen is absolutely beautiful and from the basement we can walk out to a covered patio. We will also be able to get a dog.
We plan to paint the master bedroom and do a little painting in the master bathroom to add a little color. I'm so excited to be moving!!! We just can't wait to have a house of our own!! Enjoy the pictures!!!!
The patio. I hope to do a lot of entertaining next summer.
One of the basement bedrooms. We will eventually take out the carpet and do some painting.
I don't believe the kid comes w/ the house...but he is pretty cute!!
Master bathroom
Master Bedroom
The beautiful kitchen!!
We will finally be able to unpack all of our wedding gifts.
Our house is in Dickinson and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It will be perfect for us!! The kitchen is absolutely beautiful and from the basement we can walk out to a covered patio. We will also be able to get a dog.
We plan to paint the master bedroom and do a little painting in the master bathroom to add a little color. I'm so excited to be moving!!! We just can't wait to have a house of our own!! Enjoy the pictures!!!!
The backyard.
The patio. I hope to do a lot of entertaining next summer.
One of the basement bedrooms. We will eventually take out the carpet and do some painting.
I don't believe the kid comes w/ the house...but he is pretty cute!!
Master bathroom
Master Bedroom
The beautiful kitchen!!
We will finally be able to unpack all of our wedding gifts.Sunday, October 10, 2010
A Month's Worth of Pictures
Remember I had said I would include pictures of our recent adventures in a previous blog!! Well, you are in luck because you are about to see a lot of pictures of what we have been up to in the last month or so!!
Let's start back in August, when I traveled w/ my friend Lacey Maier to Gibbs Angus Ranch to visit, now happily married, Megan (Gibbs) Kubesh. We made it out for her bachorlette party and had so much fun. We saw Jason Michael Carol in concert at the Dawson County Fair and got to see Megan's family's beautiful ranch along the might Yellowstone River. It was such a pretty sight!!
On September 25, 2010, Dusty and I attended the Gibbs-Kubesh wedding in Glendive, MT. We were able to catch up with our friends Lynsey Frey and her boyfriend Emett and Lindsay Waugh and her fiance Shane. We had a lot of fun, the wedding was gorgeous, and Megan was stunning. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Kubesh!!
Our last adventures in our month (or longer), was the Steckler-Kline wedding in Mandan, ND. Emily is a friend of mine from college. We were on the NDSU Meats Judging Team together and also worked in the NDSU Meats Lab together. Dusty and I had fun catching up with friends we hadn't seen since our wedding. I was so excited to see my very, very good friend Mary Berg and hear all about her grad school experiences in Madison, WI. I can't wait to go visit her later in November!! Madison is not going to realize what hit them until it's too late!!
I guess they say it's better late than never so I hope you have enoyed a month's worth of pictures. A lot of memories were made and a lot of time was spent in the company of good friends and family!!
Let's start back in August, when I traveled w/ my friend Lacey Maier to Gibbs Angus Ranch to visit, now happily married, Megan (Gibbs) Kubesh. We made it out for her bachorlette party and had so much fun. We saw Jason Michael Carol in concert at the Dawson County Fair and got to see Megan's family's beautiful ranch along the might Yellowstone River. It was such a pretty sight!!
Along with a weekend trip to Glendive, MT, we also got to help Brayden celebrate his 4th birthday. It's hard to believe Brayden is already 4. He is getting so big and wants to do everything his dad, grandpa, and uncles do. Brayden got a bike from his mom and dad and absolutely loved the orange Carhartt shirt Uncle Dusty and I gave him. His mom made him a delicious John Deere cake and, of course, everyone, even Hailey, loved the cake!! He is definately a lot of fun to be around and has such a little personality!!
Over Labor Day weekend, Dusty and I piled into my mom and dad's minivan with the rest of the family and headed to the twin cities to take in the MN State Fair and a Twins game. All of us were amazed at the amount of people at the MN State Fair and got to catch up with our good friends, Matt Hawkins and Heidi Allen. Congrats to you both on your recent engagement!! We can't wait for the wedding. The Twins won and Target Field is absolutely beautiful!! We hope we can make it to a game next summer.
On September 25, 2010, Dusty and I attended the Gibbs-Kubesh wedding in Glendive, MT. We were able to catch up with our friends Lynsey Frey and her boyfriend Emett and Lindsay Waugh and her fiance Shane. We had a lot of fun, the wedding was gorgeous, and Megan was stunning. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Kubesh!!
Our last adventures in our month (or longer), was the Steckler-Kline wedding in Mandan, ND. Emily is a friend of mine from college. We were on the NDSU Meats Judging Team together and also worked in the NDSU Meats Lab together. Dusty and I had fun catching up with friends we hadn't seen since our wedding. I was so excited to see my very, very good friend Mary Berg and hear all about her grad school experiences in Madison, WI. I can't wait to go visit her later in November!! Madison is not going to realize what hit them until it's too late!!
I guess they say it's better late than never so I hope you have enoyed a month's worth of pictures. A lot of memories were made and a lot of time was spent in the company of good friends and family!!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Our Lives....Lately
I know if has been awhile, but Dusty and I are still alive and loving married life. Life has been pretty busy. I have taken on a new business challenge. I have started a Mary Kay business. I am a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant and have absolutely loved every minute of it. I have had a lot of fun and I love the products. If you are interested in ordering anything or hosting a party, please let me know.
Dusty has been busy with work and is pursuing the big buck. He hasn't been able to do a lot of bow hunting, but hopefully he will be able to get the big one. We have also made a few trips to each of our parents' farms to help with fence fixing, silaging, and weaning.
We have been fortunate to spend a few weekends having fun with our friends and families. We went to Glendive on September 25 for the Gibbs-Kubesh wedding and way back in August we celebrated Brayden's 4th birthday. I will be giving what you might call an end of summer update, complete with pictures. This weekend we will go to Bismarck for the Steckler-Kline wedding where I can't wait to catch up with some of my old judging teammates.
Sorry the blogs have been few and far between, but hang in there because there is more to come!! I promise to end the hold out soon!!
Dusty has been busy with work and is pursuing the big buck. He hasn't been able to do a lot of bow hunting, but hopefully he will be able to get the big one. We have also made a few trips to each of our parents' farms to help with fence fixing, silaging, and weaning.
We have been fortunate to spend a few weekends having fun with our friends and families. We went to Glendive on September 25 for the Gibbs-Kubesh wedding and way back in August we celebrated Brayden's 4th birthday. I will be giving what you might call an end of summer update, complete with pictures. This weekend we will go to Bismarck for the Steckler-Kline wedding where I can't wait to catch up with some of my old judging teammates.
Sorry the blogs have been few and far between, but hang in there because there is more to come!! I promise to end the hold out soon!!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Let's Do This More Often
Today, I got a lovely surprise while I was at work. Dusty called and left a voicemail for me at work. He said he was coming to Dickinson to pick up some equipment for work and was wondering if I wanted to go to lunch with him. Of course, I was delighted!! I love any chance we get to spend a little extra time together during our busy days. We were able to meet for a quick lunch at a little diner near my work place and where Dusty was picking up equipment.
Little things like this just make my day. We were both in good moods the rest of the day. I was so surprised when he called me and said he wanted to meet me for lunch. It was great to see him during the day instead of at the end of the day when we are both tired from working all day. I definately hope Dusty and I are able to meet for more quick lunches in the futures. I guess it's the little things that really do count!!
Little things like this just make my day. We were both in good moods the rest of the day. I was so surprised when he called me and said he wanted to meet me for lunch. It was great to see him during the day instead of at the end of the day when we are both tired from working all day. I definately hope Dusty and I are able to meet for more quick lunches in the futures. I guess it's the little things that really do count!!
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