Friday evening, Lance and Carter came over, we had dinner, and then sprayed a gallon of bug spray on us, and then headed to a neighboring town for fireworks. It was nice there because there was so much space. We laid a blanket out in the outfield of a ball diamond and watched them. We had a perfect view.
Then it was home, kids in the tub to wash off horrible bug spray, and then myself, and then in bed late.
We got up early the next morning to get ready to go to my future sister-in-law's house (oh, her husband and kids live there too...lol!) They live on a farm, and every year, the weekend after the fourth, they have sort of a family reunion, or a family day. Lance has three sisters, all of them married and have kids. It is a great, lively bunch, and I can't wait to be part of the family! We had a blast, and I kept saying it needed to be a weekend event, not a day event because it seemed to be over WAY to soon! There was so much for everyone to do, and even some stuff we didn't even get to (like the hot tub). We rode horses, played the wii, did a lot of talking and laughing....etc....The kids got to run in the sprinkler, although it ended soon, as it was a bit too cold for it. The weather was PERFECT! It wasn't too hot or too cool, and it was so sunny, and not even too humid! Perfect! They also have two go-carts that everyone had great fun on, driving crazy. There was also basket ball, badminton, the trampoline, and other outdoor activities. Then there was the food! Great cooks in this family. A person could probably eat for weeks on the amount of food that was there! Very yummy! We grilled our meat (ok, so not "we"...Lance's dad, from what I understand, did most of it). and we had lots of salads and other sides and desserts, and fresh fruit. Anyway, it was so awesome!!!! They are just so much fun and truly love each other and cherish the time spent with one another, and they all have such a great sense of humor! I mean if you are going to be around this family, prepare to be welcomed, and prepare for a ton of laughs!
Anyway, we will all be together again soon for the wedding next month (gulp!) I can hardly believe it is "next month." I am definitely ready to be married, but the event of the wedding......wow! It is a lot to make sure comes together right at the end. Right now, I feel I have done as much of the planning that I can at this point, but really that is harder. At least when I am busy making phone calls, I feel like I am getting something accomplished. When I have to sit in wait for the next series of things I need to do, it makes me a bit stressed. Lance told me though, that I am not the first bride to get through it, so I guess he is right.
Oh, but speaking of the wedding, Lance's mom and his sisters all got me a gift certificate to the place where I get my hair done, so I can have my nails, pedicure, etc.. done for the wedding. =) I was so not expecting it, and it was such a wonderful gift! (Thanks again, girls!) They also gave me a really nice card and all wrote a sentimental note welcoming me to the family. See, I told you they were great! =)
Today, I thought I would never be able to get out of bed. I got up, got ready, made breakfast, and woke everyone else up. Lance and Carter stayed over again, and after breakfast, we went to church, and then to Pizza Ranch. Then Lance and Carter went golfing for some alone bonding time. While they were gone, Jakob took a nap, Kristina went to the neighbor boy's house to color, and I cleaned the house...in peace and quiet! =) Lance and Carter came back for a while, and then they left to go home. =( Lance and I have a date on Tuesday though, and then we have a counseling session again. I will be so glad when we don't have to do all this traveling and waiting days to see each other. I am just glad I only have to wait a couple days this week. Sometimes, I have to wait a whole week.
Well, I hope you all had a great fourth also! I'm headed outside now to help the kids with some sparklers they got from "Aunt Dena" in these cute little loot bags she gave all the kids! They've been out there playing with the poppers and the confetti-spraying-thingies.
Our Family
Who we are
- The Naths
- Lance and I are the proud parents of three children, Carter-11, Kristina-8, and Jakob-5. We are a Christian homeschooling family living in Northern Iowa. God has and continues to bless us so much! We are a blended family, and I am in awe and just so thankful for His grace, as He has caused our family to "blend" so well! We place Him above all else because without Him willing it, we can't even take our next breaths.
Carter
Carter-11-is mature beyond his years....so much so that when he does do one of those silly kid things, and you think, "What on earth was he thinking?" You kind of have to step back and say, "Oh, yeah, he's only 11!" He has such a deep love for God and a hunger for the things of God. This is so exciting to see! He is so tenderhearted with his younger siblings even when I know he would rather they go someplace else sometimes. Carter loves history and geography, and wants to be quized on these things often, just for fun! He also loves to build with his legos and play board games. Carter is also very musically talented. He has a beautiful singing voice, and he also plays the piano very well. We can't wait to see what God has planned for him
Kristina
Kristina (will be 8 on January 23rd) is the one most people remember from our family. She is a social butterfly, loves to get involved in anything and everything, and she definitely makes herself known wherever we go. She is very articulate, and has a very strong speaking voice for a little girl. She loves making things, from painting, to sewing, to knitting, to cooking. People who come to our house, will always receive a homemade gift from Kristina. She is also an entreprenuer at heart. her brain is constantly going for business ideas. Currently, she is going to sew and make things and sell them online when she grows up, while her husband is in the field. (I guess she plans on marrying a farmer! LOL!) Anyway, her plan might change by next week, so check back. =) She is so tiny. She only looks like she is about 4 or 5, but she has a huge personality! She also loves music and currently plays the piano. She will be getting a violin for her birthday! This is something she has wanted since she was 3! I can't wait to give it to her!! =)
Jakob
Jakob-5 is full of life! He loves to just have fun, and then some more fun, and so all things.. even work, are fun to him. Jakob is all about the journey, and not so much about the destination. He could care less if he loses a game as long as he had fun plying it. He also loves to do manual work. If you have leaves to be raked, or just about anything that uses his hands, he is right there, and he will work hard for you. He loves to build things with any kind of blocks. He often says he is going to be a builder when he grows up. Jakob also loves football. It makes us laugh because he is so young, but he loves it! He also LOVES his big brother Carter! Since Carter is only here every other weekend, Jakob counts the days from when Carter leaves until he comes back again! He gets so sad when Carter has to leave. Overall, Jakob is a happy guy who loves life! Nothing much bothers him.
Siblings
Mama kisses are the best!
Golfers in Training
Daddy's little girl
Lance & Melissa
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