Blog Makeover

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I'm Online Again!

Ok, so I was already getting online - but now I have internet at home again. No more having to get online during breaks at work or at Mom & Dad's place. B & I finally got our internet issues figured out - yay for easy online access! Other than that, nothing new to report - my job is one big migraine, redoing some paperwork for the SW, and trying to enjoy the summer when I can. Still a boring life. Ok, boring but good - really good these days.

I'm Not a Slacker!

My life is just really boring right now. Let's see....work is frustrating & mind-numbing. I really have days I want to tell them all off & walk out the door. But, no can do - need the money. I've started cooking more from scratch (pre-packaged is so expensive, and not that good for you). Baked some raisin bread last night & got a sourdough starter going. We'll see how that turns out. Other than that, I run errands or clean my house after work (dishes pile up & my floors need mopping quite frequently - messy roommate!). Then we watch a movie or a little bit of TV after dinner, I knit ferociously, and go to bed. That covers most days. See, Erica - nothing exciting to post about.

As far as the adoption goes, I have a lot on my heart about it. No, I'm not giving up (but sometimes being on "hold" temporarily feels like I failed LB somehow). I will give more information later, once I sort it all out. So, no real news there either.

So that's life in a nutshell, nothing real great but it's honest!

Another Evangeline Pic

There is nothing new to report here, so in an effort to post a bit more often (that way you all at least know I'm alive), I leave you with another picture of my niece - it's WAY better than a picture of me!

Here She Is

So, even though I didn't get permission from my brother, I figured it's ok to post a picture - since my sister did (and so did my brother, but it's his kid so it's only right!). So anyway, without further ado, here is my niece, Evangeline, meeting my dad (aka Grandpa) for the first time:

We've Grown

As of May 5, the DeKoekkoek family is a bit bigger. My brother & his wife had their baby - Evangeline Joan. I haven't officially met her yet, but I've seen pictures - and of course, she's beautiful (not that I'm biased, or anything!). I'll post pics once I get permission from my brother.

I Went & Did It Again.

That's right, folks - I moved again. I know, it seems like I just moved into the Shoreline place, but it just wasn't working anymore - plus by getting a roommate I can save money. which of course means more money towards bringing LB home (once I can start proceeding with that again, of course. Which means once I get benefits from work & get that last reference form sent in). So anyway, it was a crazy weekend & this week is already getting so packed. I hope I manage to maintain at least a bit of my sanity when it's all said & done! If not, well, hope I can fake it ok.