Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Yard Work Stinks, cont.

The backyard wasn't the only space to get a major makeover. We have been tirelessly working on getting rid of all of the pine tree shrubberies that were planted EVERYWHERE!

Our front yard used to be super dark and sad, covered in tiny shrubs and ivy

(credit to Zillow for the before pics)

But now it is wide open, and glorious!

Even our Hydrangea got a fancy new brick border and some cedar mulch chips.

Joe injured himself pretty severely trying to clear the front walkway, but it was totally worth it because now there is a great little place to put our trashcan

I also dug up many, many, many lillies. . . .who needs some?!?!?

Yard Work Stinks!

Yard work does in fact stink. . . but man does it make a big difference in the quality of your outside time if you have a nice yard.

Our yard used to be a freaky forest filled with pine trees of all sizes

(credit to Zillow for the before pics)

But now, it is a beautiful oasis (ok not really, but it is getting better)

We are in the process of attempting to grow grass, but currently we are only managing to grow patches of grass. Our plans are to continue the tree removal we have already started by getting rid of the 2 super tall pine trees inside the fence, and the giant pine tree on the outside of the fence. With all of these trees gone, we may actually have some usable space in our back yard!

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Camera

I just bought a new digital camera. It will come in the mail from amazon (thank you amazon prime for 2 day free shipping) on Thursday!!!!! Get ready for a whole lot of new blogging!!!!

in the meantime, here are some great videos:
Dope Zebra

Baby Sloths Get the Onsie Treatment

Steven Jo Does the Cinnamon Challenge

David Beckham on Ellen

Monday, March 19, 2012

Beautiful Baby

Beautiful Hudson Elise Beisel is now safe in the arms of Jesus. She is home with a new healthy, cancer-free, body.

Hudson Elise Beisel

BEISEL Hudson Elise Beisel, born April 8, 2011, peacefully left us here on earth to be with Jesus in heaven while in the loving arms of her Momma and Dada on Sunday, March 11, 2012. She was survived by her loving parents, Jeff and Jennifer (Morris) Beisel; big sissy, Wren DeLaine Beisel; adoring grandparents, Howard Morris (Papaw), Michael (Groppy) and Roxanne (Grommy) Beisel; Aunt Amanda Beisel; Uncle Kip Morris; Uncle Brett and Aunt Diane Morris; cousins, Tyler, Abby and Baby Breanne Morris. She was preceded in death but greeted in heaven by her Mamaw Jackie Morris, Uncle Chip Morris and two siblings. Momma and Dada are so proud of you Baby Girl! You were so strong and fought so hard. By God's supernatural power, you defied obstacles and surpassed so many expectations. You touched and changed so many lives. Our hearts will never be the same. We will never forget you, will love you always and can't wait to see you again. Thank you to Jesus, our Lord and Savior for choosing and trusting us to take care of Hudson here on earth. We are truly honored. Thank you for rescuing our precious Hudson. You are such an awesome, tender and loving God. All glory to you forever! Family and friends may visit from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Road North, Pickerington. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, at Veritas Community Church, 345 East 2nd Avenue, Columbus. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on March 13, 201

Beautiful, Beautiful, Baby. . .

Hudson Elise Beisel from Jeff Beisel on Vimeo.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Baby Shower

We had a baby shower for a couple in our community group tonight. For some strange reason, I volunteered to make the cake.

I saw this on pinterest:

So I made this:

I wouldn't exactly say I nailed it, but I do think I have some room to improve in my face decorating. My ladybug face looks a little bit like it has crazy eyes.

Another great gem that came out of the baby shower:

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Memes

If you love memes as much as I do, this video will make you tear up (warning: slight profanity):

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Budgeting and Meal Planning

2 things that I am not very good at (well there are several things, but I'm only going to write about 2) are meal planning and budgeting. I've known since we got married that we eat out way too much, esp. pizza, and we buy wayyyyyy too much at the grocery store (that we throw away when it goes bad). Joe and I went to a class at church last week on being financially responsible. . . so we figured we should give it a try.

After sitting down and running the numbers, Joe are I are $100/month away from not having to take out student loans for living expenses. We are SOOOOO close. Enter in meal planning.

Our biggest problem is that we are semi-picky eaters and very limited in the kitchen. That being said, here is the list of meals we both like that are "easy" to make:

Chef Salad

Chili - but no beans (yuck)

Pizza

Brinner

Hot Dogs

Burgers

Pulled Pork

Chicken Cassarole