Take the work out of it

I decided to take the out work of going to IKEA.com and searching all the products, so here are pics of the furniture from IKEA.com... oh and I forgot to mention that we also bought a few PJAS baskets for the short bookcase:




Now, don't get too used to all these pics, ok? :) (Or me doing all the work for you, for that matter). Just kidding, love you all!

~ M

Wow, it's been too long

What a busy week, and to top it off, my internet was not working well enough to publish a new post. I'm very sorry dear readers. How annoying it must have been to check our blog and find that nothing new was posted.
This past week, we finally got our new furniture. We went to IKEA and since I still don't have a charger for my batteries, all I can do if give you the names of what we bought and you can check out IKEA's website to see what they look like. I think I will have to give in and buy a new charger this week. We got the beige EKTORP sofa, 2 tall bookshelves,a short long bookshelf, and a t.v. stand from the MARKOR line (the dark brown stain), and the dark red HELLUM rug. Things are looking a bit homier now, which makes it nicer to come home to - not to mention easier to keep things tidy since there's more room for everything to go.
I have some pics that I took before the furniture, but after I came and unpacked boxes with stuff for the apartment. I think these are the first pics to appear on my blog in nearly a year. That's embarrasing.




This is part of our bedroom. The colours are currently blue and beige (from my old room in Grand Rapids), but is doesn't go that great with the yellow walls, so we talked about making the decorating colours deep red and goldish, since we can't paint the room.

This is the bathroom. The colours are Black and white and the accent colour I've chosen is this bright lime green. It makes the bathroom fun that way... as opposed stiff and stark.


This of course, is the kitchen. We're in there alot cooking. yum.

I'll try to get more pics posted soon. That's all I've got for now.
I'm going to make some tomato soup for dinner. I was missing yours Dad, so the next best thing is making it myself. :)
Love you all!
~ Mary

It's been a few days..

Alright guys, This was originally supposed to be posted yesterday, but the internet wouldn't connect again.

I'm surprised I haven't gotten phonecalls to see if I'm still alive :p.
Just kidding. Mom, Dad, Bec, Maris, & Caleb were here for the past few days. We had a great time together. On Moday, I made supper here and we chatted about Dianna, Jordan, and lil' Micaiah and also about what we should to or see while in the area.
On Tuesday, we went to the D.C. Zoo. It was really fun and it was the kids' first time riding on a subway. They thought it was pretty cool. Yesterday we went to IKEA and shopping at a mall near here. I was on a 'scouting' trip... I wasn't given any money to spend :)
I saw alot of nice things though, and this weekend, Isaac and I are going to discuss what we may get for our apartment.
Isaac's big test is tomorrow. He put in alot of study hours and I know he'll do well. He's only a little bit stressed about it but I think that's because his peers are more stressed than he is so he feels like he should be stressed too. Anyway, I'll update later to let you know how that went.
Later tomorrow afternoon, Isaac and I are leaving to go to Cape May for the weekend. I'm really excited to see them again and get to see the baby. Unless we manage to find some batterires along the way, I don't think I'll be taking any pics, so I'm sorry about that. You've seen a few already though, compliments of Dad ( on his blog) :)
That's all the newness for now. Don't miss me too much while I'm gone this weekend. Love you all!
~ Mary


Ok, well, nothing new has happened since yesterday. Isaac came home really late last night (nearly 9) so I ate supper without him. We watched part of 'Casino Royale' til 10 because he needed to occupy his mind with something light to take his mind off the test. He was up at 6 (this is a normal thing) and did some last minute studying over coffee and breakfast. He left at 8, and took his test at 8:30. I haven't heard from him yet, but all the practice tests were just over an hour long, so I'm sure he's done by now. Like I said, I'll keep you posted on that.
Anyway, I should wrap the presents we got for Micaiah... I don't have any 'baby' wrapping paper, so silver paper rom Bed Bath & Beyond will have to do.
Until later and much love,
~ Mary

Nice Quiet Sunday Evening...

So, for those of you that are interested, Isaac was a bit late coming back from studying, but I could never hold that against him. We went out to supper at 'the Austin Grill' a place that serves mexican food and southern style BBQ. It was pretty good and the margaritas were pretty tasty - don't worry, the theatre was just down the street, so we walked... :)
We watched 'Bourne Ultimatum' which was pretty good. They left the end hanging though so I'm wondering if there is a fourth in the works?
It was a fun and relaxed date and I hope it's something we do somewhat regularly.

Today, we were invited to dinner at Isaac's parent's house after church. His mom cooked a traditional roast dinner and it was very delicious. I can see where Isaac's love of good food came from :D.
We just got back a few mins ago and Isaac's gone to school to study again. I know he'll do well on this test and I'm very proud of him for working on his habit of cramming at the last minute. He studies at school everyday and it makes for a far less-stressed Isaac and therefore a happy Mary :)
Anyway, I should get the house in order again since Mom & Dad are coming tomorrow.
T'll try to post pics soon. My digicam batteries are depleted and I haven't come across the battery charger yet. It will be soon though.
Love you,
~ Mary

It's a Date

Things are starting to come together. I'm making a 'wish list' for the furniture that we need. At least we have a bed at this point :)
This evening Isaac is taking a practice test for his first test which is next Friday. When he comes back we're going on a date. There's been rumours of going to the movies and getting some dessert. Exciting :) It's our first date as a married couple - not that that should make it any different... but it's our 6 week anniversary and we've only been together for 5 days and a few ours of that time. Crazy eh?
We got officially married yesterday and promptly went to USUHS to get me an ID card for if I ever need to pick Isaac up, or go to the clinic, etc. Once we begin the paperwork process, I have to get a new Social Security Card and inform the bank, the Canadian Gov. etc. about my updated marital status and name change. Yay, more paperwork :P
Anyway, Isaac should be getting back within the hour so I might as well have a look and see what I can make for dinner.
Talk to you again soon,
~ Mary

Home

I got into Maryland 2 nights ago. It was a good trip, but really long. I hope I don't have to do it again very soon.
Yesterday, I spent the day unpacking boxes and trying to find room for everything. It's hard to go from having things at 3 different houses and have to pack it all into a little apartment. It is nice though to finally have my own place where I can play 'house'.
Mom, Dad, Bec, Caleb, and Maris are currently in Cape May, NJ visiting Dianna, Jordan, and Micaiah. They're hoping to swing by here on Monday and stay here for a bit before heading back to PEI. We're planning on going to the D.C. Zoo while they're here and if time allows, hitting up the IKEA that's nearby.
Oh, what fun.
Anyway, Isaac is done early today (noon) and we're going to run some errands - including getting legally married.
Talk to you all soon. Thanks for commenting on my posts... it's always good to know that people are interested in how you're doing.
~ Mary

OK, quick update

I'm staying at Mike & Klarina's house here in Dover, Mass. tonight with Dad, Mom, Bec, Maris, Caleb. Tomorrow after breakfast, we're heading out again. Around Newark, I'll be splitting from the convey and heading southwest while the others head southeast to New Jersey. Isaac and I are going to visit Dianna, Jordan and baby Micaiah in a few weeks. So exciting!
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I'm alive... but this computer is in high demand tonight.
Talk to you all later :)
~ Mary

alright...

...Let's try to get this blog train back on the rails. :)
I just got back from a 3-week excavation at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, and also recently married. I haven't seen my new husband since 2 days the wedding. It's been a while, but I've been keeping quite busy since then.
Working at Louisbourg has been quite the learning Experience. One could say they sort of threw me into the deep end, It was a struggle to swim at times, but I got the hang of things pretty quickly. I will tell you the history of the place in my next post, so for now, I'll just give you a basic timeline. For those of you not familiar with the site, Louisbourg is a French fort that was built c. 1725. The Brits laid seige on it twice. Once in 1745, then again in 1758.
Well, til tomorrow,
~ Mary