Apparently we took a break a from blogging for 4 months! And because we neglected to document the holiday season...we wish you all a Merry ThanksChristmaNewYearsMlkSuperValentines DAY! We've been doing a lot of living in the past couple months, although we have zero entries to prove this statement. We'll start with November!
November 2010
- April and Jeriah came to Ohio for a week! They came down to Columbus with Mama Hazen to spend the day with us and we had a great time walking the streets of German Village, playing with Jeriah, and pretending like we live in the same state and it was completely normal to hang out all day. It was a random, fun surprise and we wish it happened more!
- I turned 24! I love birthdays and it always makes me a little angry when young people complain about turning 23 or 24 (really? we're pretty young dudes). I intend to be one of those people that enjoys and looks forward to every age well into my 90s! Anyway, Dana took me out for a wonderful dinner at the Refrectory here in town...YUM! And got me some lovely gifts pictured here. So far year 24 has been a good ride.
- It was a Hazen Thanksgiving this year and we were blessed to spend some quality time with Dana's extended family in Alliance, OH. Good food, Great family, and some relaxation were exactly what we needed.
- The Westerville North High School Class of 2005 had its 5 year reunion and it was AWESOME! I realized after starting college that I had a unique high school experience...I actually liked it. I don't know what it is but Westerville does it right. I treasure the moments and friendships I experienced in those four years, so getting everyone back together was a blast.
- I started preparing for Christmas :)
December 2010
- December was CRAZY! Lots of parties, lots of people, lots of Christmas Cheer...it was crazy.
- We held an Ugly Sweater Party at our apartment with our small group. We had some pretty hideous upper extremity dressings and some absolutely amazing White Elephant Gifts (ex. Bibleopoly, a painted portrait of the entire cast of Friends, etc). Dana and I really enjoy being able to host events out of our little apartment so this was right up our alley.
- We attended an Ugly Sweater Party with my OT class. Our second annual that gave us a great ending to the quarter.
- My old roommate Liv got married!! She looked absolutely stunning and now gets to spend her life with the man of her dreams. It was such a joy to watch them exchange vows.
- How's this for random...we went to Atlantic City with my family the week before Christmas! We spent most of our time
losing our money playing the slots,
dreaming I could lay out on the beach walking along the boardwalk, and hanging out playing cards. It was a fun trip but sadly my camera erased itself and I have one picture...
- After AC, we spent Christmas Eve/Day at my mom's and it was delightful! We love Jesus!
-We had planned on heading up to Alliance the following weekend but went up a bit early to spend some quality time with Dana's grandmother. She went to be with Jesus on January 6, 2011 after a well lived 91 years and were very lucky to spend several days with her the week before she died. Everyone was home, even the Leviens, and it was a bittersweet time together spent laughing, crying, and reminiscing. We also celebrated Christmas together as well as New Years. Family = the Best.
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| Gram and Pap at April & Jordan's Rehearsal dinner in 2008 |
- At some point over Christmas break, I was able to spend some quality time with my Sisters. It's difficult to get all of us together since we're spread out across the country, now have husbands, and just have more stuff in our schedules, but we do our best to make time to hang out like did in high school. It was wonderful to be with these girls and we missed you Amanda!
January 2011
- It took a while to get back into a normal routine during this month. We were still celebrating Christmas' with families, grieving Gram's death, and trying to work/go to school, and it was a pretty stressful time. The weeks were packed and the weekends gave little time for relaxing.
- I started and completed a clinical experience at Grant Medical Center here in Columbus. I spent most of my time on the Trauma Floor and really enjoyed the populations and the hospital environment. I can't believe I'll be working in about a year...what does a life of zero studying look like?? Anyway, I learned so much about the field and was encouraged that this profession is the right fit for me.
- Dana has been working lots of hours but will be starting a new position later this month in a department he likes and he won't have to go in until 7:30 am!! This might seem early or weird that I have exclamation marks after this but after a year or so of waking up at 4:00 am...I'm pretty pumped for him that he'll be back on a normal person schedule. It's a good thing :)
February 2011
- So here we are! In the longest month of the year (at least in a Ohio) but we have a few things planned to hopefully make this month a bit more enjoyable. This evening we're hosting a Superbowl Party! WOOP WOOP! I'm excited for the commercials and a lot of salty food.
- Next weekend we're going on a Ski Weekend Getaway! We're heading to Holiday Valley in New York with our friends Dana and Ben Holt. Dana was my old roommate last year and have loved getting to know this couple over the past year. Our only regret is not meeting each other sooner so we're PUMPED to spend a whole weekend skiing, playing games, and spending time together.
- Also, I got to hang out with Gordon Gee and a bunch of my cousins recently. He's without a doubt the most loved university professor who has ever lived
So that's our update! We still love being married to each other and are looking forward to a slower pace of life before spring comes in again! I'm going to try and keep my updates shorter/coming more often...we'll see how it goes.
