Time to play CATCH UP

I haven't blogged in WAY too long! Sorry friends.

So last weekend I got my hair chopped and colored, went to Narrows in Maple Grove where my sister and Ana joined Luke and I. The evening included beer, shots and dancing....of course you only know the dancing happened because of the first 2 things :) I had my work party Saturday and then we went and saw The Sound of Music at the Ordway on Sunday. Needless to say, it was a busy weekend.

Last week, insane at work....I think it was just stressful because I kept thinking of everything I had to do to prepare for Christmas. I feel a little bit like a Grinch this year. I didn't really put the time and care into peoples presents like I usually do and really didn't have the money too either.

However, this past Friday = NOT FUN! I get this sharp pain in my lower right side when I move a certain way. Well I was sitting at work on Friday, went to get up and had such excruciating pain that I had an Adrenalin rush and almost fainted. I was shaking, dizzy, running a slight fever and sick to my stomach after that. After a call to my mom the nurse and then my doctor, I was informed to go into the ER RIGHT AWAY! I was scared to death!

The hospital was traumatic for more than 1 reason. As I was being examined by the doctor he says to me, "So I looked over your chart and it looks like you had an elected Abortion." I looked him straight in the eye and yelled, "NO!" and then started balling. How insensitive could a doctor be! Then he says, "well Anencephalcy." NO SHIT! SHUT UP YOU BASTARD!!! That is what I wanted to yell. As he pushed on the right side of my stomach where Brian Lucas had been all I could do was cry.
This time of year has been really hard for me, I don't know if it is because what we faced this last year or why, but it has been difficult.

Also, I keep having dream about Bethany and Kurbis. Seriously, every night. I have dreams that I am in Africa with her and she is showing me around, introducing me to everyone she has met and the beautiful land. Bethany, know I am with you in my dreams! :) Ok, that sounded a little too much, but you know what I mean :)

As far as Christmas is concerned, I can't believe it is tomorrow. AHHHHH!!!! Then Luke and I leave on Wed. for Toronto.

Also, I wanted everyone to know that I don't think I am sending a Christmas card this year. I know I have sent one for the past 3 years, but Seriously Christmas came soo fast this year I haven't had any time to do anything, I just finished up shopping yesterday!

Well Luke and I wish you all the best this Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Love, Ali

And I'm Spent

Luke and I had an extremely busy weekend. Friday night I got my hair colored and cut....shorter and darker. After that we met my sister, her friends and Ana at the Narrows in Maple Grove to watch Luke's boss's band, The Sneaches play. It was a night of beers and dancing, what more can you ask for?

Saturday I ventured to my neighbors house for the cookie exchange. Never again will I make cut-out cookies! But I did get about 7 dozen different kinds of cookies! After that Luke and I went and saw my grandma in the hospital she wasn't doing to well. Thankfully she is doing better and will be getting out of the hospital today.

Sunday I was exhausted from all the fun so I vegged on the couch snuggling with my dogs. At about 5pm we went to my parents and then to the Sound of Music at the Ordway. It was one of the best musicals I had ever seen.

But needless to say I am so tired today and feel like large amounts of caffeine that I have been pumping into my body are not giving me the normal energy I have. Oh well....

On a side note, our friends had their baby this weekend, Landon Timothy was his name. So they used the boy name we liked, I am just fine w/ that. Luke was the one who really loved it, I wasn't super crazy about it for us.

Until next time.

I am really loving my job still....it is so nice to work somewhere that you get along with everyone and truly enjoy what you do! Yea....


Wish me luck tonight as I try to write our Christmas card..........

Goodbye is Said

So tonight I said my final goodbye over the phone to Bethany. It was really strange to think about the fact that I don't know when I will hear her voice again. Really, I don't even know the next time I will email/chat with her online since they don't have the Internet at the compound where she will be staying for Christmas in Uganda. before she gets to Yei, Sudan. Wow...crazy times. Everyone, please pray for Bethany, that she will have safe travels and no problems. I already miss her! I am so excited for her to go be with her husband....Lord knows I could never handle 5 out of 9 months away from mine. So Bethany, I wish you well and can't wait to hear stories about your adventures in Africa! Off you go! God Speed!

I LOVE CELINE DION

So last night I got home to find a package in the mail for me. I opened it up and saw a card and a wrapped present just for me....I was so excited. I considered waiting until Christmas to open the present, but I just couldn't resist. I ripped open the wrapping paper and found the new Celine Dion CD staring straight at me. Ahhhhh....So nice. Thanks Nat! I love ya!

These picture make me happy

My dear Friend Natalie

We love taking pictures of ourselves :)

Naomi and Ali at Memory Lanes

Ana and Adam's Wedding

Jessie and Ali from Friday Night at Bethany's Going Away Party




Bethany, Ali, Luke and Brian

The Sick to my Stomach kinda Sad

Ok, so this weekend was good because I got to see my family that was in town from California and Virginia, but bad for these next couple reasons:

1. My car has something a matter with it and we had 2 estimates on it and they are both just over $1,400. How are we supposed to pay for that ? Nice Merry Christmas Luke and Ali. It makes me feel like I can't buy anything for anyone.

2. I found out that Luke's cholesterol is horrible. I get really scared, he needs to learn how to take care of himself. There is only so much a wife can say and do.

3. My best friend is leaving MN for 9+ months....I am sad. I am sad because she knows me so well and truly understands me. ahh! What am I going to do without seeing her face!

4. I watched the Preachers Wife tonight and for some reason am uncontrollably sad. I don't know if it everything that we have been hit with over the weekend. I mean, I had a good weekend, I had dinner with my family on Friday night, hung out with friends. Saturday, saw Naomi, who I haven't seen since they moved to CO. And today Sunday was able to spend more time with my family.

I feel the sick to my stomach kinda sad. The kind that takes over your body and all you want to do is cry. Sorry I am kinda being Debbie Downer, Wah Wah.... But, this is my life as it is blog and this is how I am feeling for the time being.

Goodbye's SUCK!

We had Bethany's GoodBye party last night. It was WONDERFUL! However, I can't believe that I have to say goodbye to her for 9 months!

So things have been busy this week at work for me! AGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Sorry I really haven't been able to blog lately. Hopefully I will once my family leaves...maybe I will have interesting stories :)

I am SO frickin' crabby!

AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not necessarily crabby at anyone, it is just that I am have a lot to do at work and am overwhelmed!