…and a HAPPY New Year!!!
Love from,
The Sawyer Family
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Sunday, December 24, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
another year...
Four years ago today Shaun & I were married. Wow…time has flown but at the same time we have been through so much it seems like we’ve had a lifetime together. I am so thankful to the Lord for allowing us to see today…through the good times AND the bad, He has shown us how to love each other.
Shaun, I am so thankful that God lead us together. You are even MORE of an amazing man then the one I married. I love you SO much and can’t imagine sharing this journey with anyone else.
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13 Responses to “Another year…”
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Happy anniversary! We missed you at our family gathering. Have a wonderful Christmas season – especially the holiday with your family!
I mailed you a Christmas card (looked up the address on the internet) but I’m not so sure I mailed it to the right place – the address your parents showed me didn’t look familiar.aunt Monika said this on December 21, 2006 at 6:03 pm | (edit)
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Congratulations, Shaun and Kristal!
Been thinking about you today! It’s been a sunny, cold day like your wedding day was. The outdoor pictures don’t show it, but we were all shivering up
at the Monastery. You’re right, it seems like a long time ago, but also it has
gone so fast! The Lord has been good! Continue to walk in His ways and trust Him for the future! Love, Mom and DadMom said this on December 21, 2006 at 6:43 pm | (edit)
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congratulations! we are only a week away from our #3…it’s married life wonderful!!!
kelly said this on December 21, 2006 at 7:09 pm | (edit)
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What an awesome picture…I love it! Congrats on your anniversary!
Miss you! =)
Julie said this on December 21, 2006 at 11:11 pm | (edit)
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Happy Anniversary! We are so proud of you two and what you have accomplished. You are a testimony to how things come to those who trust in the Lord. We are excited to see how God is using you and bringing out your special gifts. You’re turning out to be amazing parents, evidenced by how adorable little Natalie is. See you Saturday. Love you, Mom and Dad Sawyer
Mom and Dad Sawyer said this on December 21, 2006 at 11:21 pm | (edit)
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I checked today to see if you would have posted an anniversay special and I was glad to see you did. Congratulations and may God continue to bless you.
Lovella said this on December 22, 2006 at 12:55 am | (edit)
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Congratulations you guys!!! It’s amazing that four years have gone by! I’m so glad that you two are still happily married and serving Christ! May you be blessed even more in the years to come!
Love, KallieKallie said this on December 22, 2006 at 10:30 am | (edit)
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Congratulations! Happy Anniversary!
Amy Lanteigne said this on December 22, 2006 at 11:48 am | (edit)
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Happy Anniversary!!
Andrea said this on December 22, 2006 at 12:08 pm | (edit)
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Happy Belated Anniversary! I love looking at wedding pictures!
Danna said this on December 22, 2006 at 12:51 pm | (edit)
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Happy Anniversary. What a beautiful photo of the two of you. Gorgeous. Enjoy your day. Wow, that must be a challenge having anniversary so close to Christmas. Lots of gifts and Love I suppose. Have a fabulous Christmas too!
darla said this on December 22, 2006 at 7:49 pm | (edit)
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I also remember that day Kris. Blessings on your and Shaun. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!! Love pix
PIX said this on December 22, 2006 at 9:40 pm | (edit)
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Hey Guys,
Blessings to you on your 4th anniversary. Hope you had a special celebration. Kristal, I sent you an email awhile back…did you get it?? Have a GREAT Christmas…
Lv – The Boehrs
Bonnie said this on December 23, 2006 at 12:05 am | (edit)
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Annabelle Joy
Our dear friends, Nate & Debra (from California) had their baby girl on Friday night! She was 12 days overdue (phew! and I thought 8 days was bad) and Debra did amazing. Annabelle Joy was born at 10:12pm on December 15th and weighed in at 7 lbs 5 ounces and she was 20 inches long. Congrats you guys…we CANNOT wait to meet her and hold her. Oh, and Natalie can’t wait to meet her new best friend!!!
P.S. To see more pictures of this cutie pie, click on Debra’s blog on the left side.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Still here...
I think our blog is eligible for the worst blogger in December. Sorry guys…things have been crazy. And for me NOT to blog means that things have been REALLY crazy. I have spoken to my parents for about 5 minutes in the last week and a half and that’s really abnormal.
We’ve been busy, but having fun. I started my new job last week and I am really enjoying it. I am so glad I found a job that I enjoy, especially since I need to sacrifice time away from Natalie during the day. I am almost done training for the position and I am enjoying the people I work with. Thanks for your encouragement and prayers.
Natalie is getting SO big! Last week she figured out how to stand up on her own by pulling up on things. Her favorite time to do this is right after we put her in her crib (when she’s supposed to go to sleep!) but she thinks it’s just so fun to pull herself up and see if she can figure out what we’re up to. Too cute! And she’s crawling/scooting around and getting into everything. I really have to baby-proof this house…the other day I was on the computer and I turned around and realized she had pulled the cable out of the printer and had it in her mouth while the other end was still plugged into the wall. Lovely Kristal. Good job on that one.
She is just sooo precious. The other day Shaun had just walked in the door from work as I was getting her up from her nap. She was still tired and the light was too bright for her so she had her eyes closed but I knew she was awake. I laid her on her change table and she said, “Mamamamama.” And I said, “Yes, sweet pea, Mama’s right here.” Then she said, “Dadadadada.” And I said, “Yes, Daddy’s here too.” It was too cute.
Another thing I’ve been busy with is my Christmas gifts. We’re trying to be creative with our gifts to save $$$ this year so I’ve been working on them in order to get them done in time for Christmas. I can’t say what I’m doing because my dear family reads this blog…=)
We’ve had more Christmas parties then you can imagine! Last week we had three and this week we have one tonight plus last night was a birthday party. This last week Shaun lead worship for our church’s college/youth service and I helped…that was fun but it made for a CRAZY weekend with working, practice, and the service.
I’ve taken some really cute pictures of Natalie lately which I will have to post later cause we need to get ready for this party tonight.
Oh, and there are some new pictures in our web album that I posted around Natalie’s month-birthday. Check them out!
Hopefully there are a few readers left…let me know you’re still out there! =)
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9 Responses to “Still here…”
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thanks for the update – glad to hear things are going well and you are enjoying the busyness of december!
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Natalie just keeps getting cuter and cuter!
Jeana said this on December 13, 2006 at 8:52 pm | (edit)
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can’t wait to see what you made everyone!
Cute pictures. My favorite is the sepia one of the two of you. very sweet.
shannon said this on December 13, 2006 at 10:10 pm | (edit)
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Still reading. Thanks for the update.
Megan said this on December 13, 2006 at 11:16 pm | (edit)
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Of course we are still out there! Glad to hear things are well. So fun to have Natalie scooting around. I am getting to be an in-country auntie this week and LOVING it!!! Enjoy your Christmas preparation. Oh…and can you please email me your new address. Thanks.
Kirsten said this on December 14, 2006 at 12:33 am | (edit)
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Hey there – I’m glad we got to chat for a few minutes and catch up today. Sounds like you both are busy bees and have a ton going on. I’m glad that you are enjoying your job, too. Just remember the “reason for the season” in all your goings-on! I have really been trying to make myself and our family slow down and enjoy everything!
Love you guys and miss you a ton.Renelle said this on December 14, 2006 at 12:37 am | (edit)
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don’t feel bad for not blogging more often…the worst is when you blog because you feel like you have to. december is ALWAYS crazy. just enjoy your very first christmas as a family of 3!
heidi said this on December 14, 2006 at 12:46 pm | (edit)
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I’m still here! And hey…you are a working woman and a working mom…let’s just say that you definitly have your hands full! You made me laugh with the whole Natalie-cable in her mouth-thing! That’s what lifes about…rolling with it all! I also need your mailing address if you could email it to me? (mikeandkallie@gmail.com will work). Love you girl! and hey…Merry Christmas!
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Hey Kristal,
Sounds like you are keeping busy! I’m glad to hear that your new job is going well so far. We missed you guys yesterday at the Christmas party at Aunt Ella’s
You must be getting SO excited to spend Christmas with your family in Mexico – hope you have a wonderful time. We love you guys.Take care.
PS. I love the new pics of Natalie. She is too cute!
Friday, December 1, 2006
8 months old!!!
Today our sweet Natalie Ryan is 8 months old…
…and she crawled!!!
More later…we are off to a Phoenix Suns basketball game. Woo hoo!!!
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7 Responses to “8 Months Old!!!”
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She crawled? Oh boy, that’s exciting new freedom for her and “watch
out, Mom and Dad!” So neat to see her learn and grow! She’ll be a real pro by the time we see her, probably almost walking!! (sigh) Grandparenting seems to fly by even faster that parenting did!
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awwwwe. It is SO FUN when you go somewhere for a moment and suddenly this little person is right behind you peeking that bitty face around the corner.
even better when they aren’t crying mamamamamama (though it is still cute)
It does go by fast.
shannon said this on December 1, 2006 at 9:19 pm | (edit)
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the game is ON!!! Yay for milestones. The time frame from 8 months to 1 year always flies… hold on to your hats, before you know it you will be planning your first princess party!!!
Lee said this on December 2, 2006 at 1:49 pm | (edit)
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way to go natalie!!!!
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Yay…how exciting. Watch out…you’re in for a whole other world. It gets pretty crazy once their walking. Now Cole for sure runs…at full speed. It’s hilarious to see him “Go, go, go” as he says.
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Woohoo, Natalie! Now we’ve really gotta suntan with our eyes open in Mexico! Can’t wait to see you soon!
Jules said this on December 9, 2006 at 10:32 am | (edit)
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Wow, that’s exciting…she’s growing up so fast. How’s the new job going?? Hope all is well.
Love you.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
CONGRATS!!!
I want to congratulate Nathan (my cousin) and Katie on their engagement! Woohoo!!! We are sooo excited for you and look forward to your wedding next summer. =) I just added Katie on my Favorite Blogs listing (under Katie Marie) if you’d like to see a picture of her beautiful ring!!!
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Yes! Congratulations, Nathan and Katie! The memory of your surprise visit last Sat night, and you standing there against the backdrop of the falling snow, feels like it will always stay with me. Happy planning and God’s best to you. Aunt Anneliese
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CONGRATUALTIONS NATHAN AND KATIE!!!
Bonnie said this on November 29, 2006 at 1:56 pm | (edit)
Sunday, November 26, 2006
New Pictures!
Check out our Web Album for new pictures from Shaun’s Mexico trip, Natalie & my visit to Canada, and our Thanksgiving weekend!
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Your Canada pictures look like you are all at the happiest place on earth. I doubt that you even had to coax “smile for the camera” You have the cutest baby girl.
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I like the “possible Christmas shot #1″ best.
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beautiful pics!! and i agree that possible christmas shot #1 is best as well!
Vanessa Siemens said this on November 27, 2006 at 10:16 pm | (edit)
Friday, November 24, 2006
Happy American Thanksgiving!
Sorry for the lack of bloggage…life has been BUSY lately and there is much to post!
Right now we are in California celebrating American Thanksgiving with Shaun’s family! We flew out early yesterday (up at 4:45am…FAR too early) and we were able to help set up the dinner. Shaun’s grandparents and his uncle’s family drove up and we were able to be together. It was nice…very relaxing. We are here in California just until Saturday morning ’cause Shaun’s back to work tomorrow…short trip but we are glad to be with family for this holiday!
Things I am thankful for:
- a wonderful husband who loves me for me!
- our beautiful baby girl who we are SO absolutely in love with!
- our new little family…
- our family and friends who love, support, and encourage us!
- our home!
- Shaun’s job — it’s great having a happy husband!
- our health!
- a sovereign God who loves us and cares about every detail of our lives…He knows what is best for us!
- my new job…
Yes, you heard me right. I have another NEW job. As of Monday, the 4th, I start my new part-time job as a bank teller. We really have had to come to grips with the fact that we cannot make it on just Shaun’s income right now and I am having a hard time getting enough consistent shows working with Pampered Chef. So after much prayer and research we decided that it was time I started to look for work outside the home. So a couple weeks ago I put my resume out there and this past Monday I had 2 interviews with a major bank out here. I found out after both interviews that I was offered both jobs–it was up to me to decide which one I preferred. I chose the one that is closer to Danielle, our wonderful friend who has offered to watch Natalie while I work.
I will be working 20 hours per week–about 10 of which Natalie will be with Danielle, and the other 10 will be on Friday and Saturday while Shaun is home. This is a struggle for us because this means that Shaun and I won’t get one full day off together. But this is a sacrifice we need to make right now and we have come to that realization.
A lot of you know my desire to be a full time stay-at-home mommy…I believe one day that dream will be fulfilled but for now this is how it is. And I really am okay with it. I am excited to get out into a schedule and I am so glad that I get to do something that I enjoy (I was a bank teller for a year in BC and I LOVED it!). I am thankful that God has provided a position quickly. He knows what we need. The position pays well and offers benefits which will save us an additional $200 a month. Wonderful.
So that’s what has been going on!
I have more to post about my trip to Canada…I know, I’ve been travelling too much. My suitcase is well worn.
We are about to head out on a walk with Shaun’s parents so I will have to post more later.
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9 Responses to “Happy American Thanksgiving!”
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congrats on the new job! and thanks for the pictures – natalie is still as cute as can be!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you all at the Sawyer household! Been thinking about you and I’m glad that you get to be together. We had our Care Group scial tonite and it’s late now. Good Night. Love, Mom
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Happy Thanksgiving to you! That’s great that you were able to spend the holiday with the Sawyers even though it was only a quick trip. Congrats on your new job!! I remember when you were a bank teller in BC and how much you enjoyed your job. Enjoying your job is so important and it will probably make your transition from a stay-at-home mom to a ‘working mom’ a lot easier. I’m happy for you. Take care.
Love, Bonnie
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Congrats Kristal! Your new job sounds great and I’m anxious to hear about it. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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glad you were able to find a job that provided so well, even with part time hours. And cheers to your friend for taking Natalie so you know she is in good hands loving her the way you would.
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Congradulations on the new job!!!! I am SO happy for you!!!!
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Sounds like you have been a busy bee, Kristal!! I’m glad the Lord has afforded you the opportunity to find something that will work for you guys financially!! I hear you on how hard it is ($$) to be a full time stay-at-home mommy. I’m so sorry we didn’t get a chance to see you guys when you were out here, but I’m glad you had a great time with Shaun’s family! I’d love to chat soon!
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Hey Kristal, I’m glad you guys are doing well. It was so great seeing you at Debra’s shower. I’m so sorry that you have to go back to work, but I am so encouraged by your great atitude with it. It’s great that you were able to find something so quickly that works for you. I’ll be praying for you though that it doesn’t have to last too long. Take care. love, Becky
Becky Parsons said this on December 11, 2006 at 9:05 pm | (edit)
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Yay for one of my most favorite families!!! NEW job!!! NEW life!!! And, NEW crawling baby… yay!!! I’m so excited for you!!! I miss you…
Rachyl said this on December 13, 2006 at 1:50 am | (edit)
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Merry Christmas to you!!! We are having a quiet day at home, anticipating
all of the excitement ahead. Looking forward to meeting up with you at the airport and then enjoying family time! Your picture is so cute!
Love Mom and Dad
Merry Christmas Kristal! Love your picture of the three of you….you must all be getting so excited about your time together! Enjoy!
Merry Christmas!
Wow…you all are so beautiful! You look wonderful Kristal and little Natalie is getting so big!! Merry Christmas!!