Sunday, December 30, 2007
Baseball trip 2008!
As promised, Ryan and I are organizing a New York Baseball trip this fall. Because it is the last season for both Yankee and Shea Stadium we had to pick a weekend that would work for both teams to be in town. Luckily for us, Philadephia also happens to be in town that weekend and has a Friday night game. Our plan is to roadtrip out of Michigan Thursday night to get to Philadelphia by morning and in time to do some sleeping and site seeing. The game is at 7pm and is vs. the Brewers. The cheapest tickets we saw on StubHub were around $25-$30. The next day we'd trek out to New York for an afternoon Mets game against the Atlanta Braves. The ticket costs that we found were around $17-$20 for the cheapest available. The last stop 
would be at Yankee Stadium on Sunday the 14th for a 1pm game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. Amazingly bleacher tickets at Yankee Stadium were $11. (However, there were some available for $3412 in case anyone REALLY wanted the Yankee Stadium experience!) We'd leave after the game on Sunday to drive back to Michigan. Although September is a ways a way, we figured that we better post now to feel out interest in going since tickets for the games will sell fast. If anyone is interested in going with us, we'd like to know by January 14 so we can order tickets and make sure that everyone who wants to go has a seat. Also, if people would like to go to one or two games and not all of them, let us know which ones work out and we can take care of coordinating ticket purchases. 
would be at Yankee Stadium on Sunday the 14th for a 1pm game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. Amazingly bleacher tickets at Yankee Stadium were $11. (However, there were some available for $3412 in case anyone REALLY wanted the Yankee Stadium experience!) We'd leave after the game on Sunday to drive back to Michigan. Although September is a ways a way, we figured that we better post now to feel out interest in going since tickets for the games will sell fast. If anyone is interested in going with us, we'd like to know by January 14 so we can order tickets and make sure that everyone who wants to go has a seat. Also, if people would like to go to one or two games and not all of them, let us know which ones work out and we can take care of coordinating ticket purchases. 
To my favorite Colorado people
So, this is really to Marni because she teaching in CO, but to everyone else reading, hi!
Anyway, Marni....wanna give me some names of some good school districts near where you are that I can apply to for teaching? I've done a little bit of research online, but it's kind of overwhelming so I thought I'd get your professional opinion. Oh, and I would have e-mailed you and not taken precious family blog space, but I don't have your e-mail address. So, you can e-mail me at heeter.lisa@gmail.com or just reply in a comment in this. THANKS!!!!
Oh, and mom and dad (or sister and brothers) if you're reading this, this does not mean I'm definitely moving to Colorado. Just making it an option :)
Anyway, Marni....wanna give me some names of some good school districts near where you are that I can apply to for teaching? I've done a little bit of research online, but it's kind of overwhelming so I thought I'd get your professional opinion. Oh, and I would have e-mailed you and not taken precious family blog space, but I don't have your e-mail address. So, you can e-mail me at heeter.lisa@gmail.com or just reply in a comment in this. THANKS!!!!
Oh, and mom and dad (or sister and brothers) if you're reading this, this does not mean I'm definitely moving to Colorado. Just making it an option :)
Friday, December 28, 2007
Our Scottish Little Boy
So we got these cute pic's of Brady done today and everyone kept commenting on how "Scottish" he looked---I guess it was the hat, who knows.
And yeah, we were a little late doing Christmas pic's but it was the only time it worked to drive to Rivertown so sorry for the delay, but here is his pic!
Season's greetings
Hello form Portland! I hope you had a great Christmas. Wish we could have been at Christmas Eve to see everyone. Since we couldn't make it this year I thought you'd enjoy some pictures of my little helper...Elin, and of course Quentin. As you can see Elin helps out by dragging Quentin around the floor, she also pumps milk, and lastly reads him books!!!!! I think all the help is working......Quentin looks happy to me!!!
Friday, December 21, 2007
Early Christmas Present
Wow, we are still in shock, but excited to be pregnant again! It was definetly earlier than we had planned but it is great news. My due date is sometime late August so that will put little baby and Brady a little over a year and a half apart.
I told Todd by buying a shirt for Brady that said "I am the Big Brother." He was shopping last night for my christmas presents and I took two tests just before he left shopping so it was perfect for me to run out and get that shirt. When he finally got home I showed him the shirt and it took him a minute, but once he realized he was flippin out and so excited!!!
Anyways, I am sure we will see most of you this sunday at Christmas Eve Eve but just thought I would spread the word to those who will not be there!
I told Todd by buying a shirt for Brady that said "I am the Big Brother." He was shopping last night for my christmas presents and I took two tests just before he left shopping so it was perfect for me to run out and get that shirt. When he finally got home I showed him the shirt and it took him a minute, but once he realized he was flippin out and so excited!!!
Anyways, I am sure we will see most of you this sunday at Christmas Eve Eve but just thought I would spread the word to those who will not be there!
Saturday, December 08, 2007
I'm done!
This morning, I offically completed my college education. That's right...I GRADUATED from Grand Valley (and it only took me 4 1/2 years)! I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature with an Elementary Education minor (meaning I want to be a little kid teacher in case you didn't know). I finished up my student teaching yesterday and will be subbing around the G-Rap until I find a job.
All the siblings came to Van Andel to celebrate with me :)
And, of course, the 'rents came, too
And, even though I'm a college graduate now, I still act like a little kid (and so does Kristen)
All the siblings came to Van Andel to celebrate with me :)
And, of course, the 'rents came, too
And, even though I'm a college graduate now, I still act like a little kid (and so does Kristen)
