Year 2, Week 14: Rest Time

We finally had time for some resting this week! It was much needed after our crazy week before. Lots of time together just doing things we enjoy.

Monday we went to Nana's auction. It was the first auction we went to together and we enjoyed getting to make decisions together and picked up some deals! We got a TV stand (pictured to the side), a crockpot, frier, tomato juicer and some yard tools - a little something for both of us! Afterward we went to DQ with Mom, Dad, Philip and Grandpa Haas.

Tuesday I worked, so Jonathan mowed, went to basketball and then afterwards he met me at work and we took the car to the mechanic. It got new tires on Wednesday and we are REALLY happy with how it rides now! I was off Wednesday, so I went to get my new glasses and did a few things around the house. We had fajitas for dinner, then went to small group. I made a new dip for small group, it had ham and all sorts of cheesy yummy stuff in it, definitely worth trying again! Small group was really good, we are enjoying getting to know our new community and are starting to form some new friendships.

Thursday I worked, so Jonathan had stewmeat and mushrooms in the crockpot over rice for dinner, went and got a haircut, picked up some groceries and did some computer work after he worked. Friday I was off, so after Jonathan finished working we went and completely switched our bank accounts, then visited Kyle on our way to the Lumleys for game night! It was a ton of fun! We had enchilladas, sopapilla cheesecake and played some games with the boys, then we played dominos just the adults. It was such a good time together and we can't wait to do it again some time!

Saturday was our first day off together in a long time, probably about 2 months. We went to Holland's for breakfast, then headed to Canton for the afternoon. First we went to the Restore since they were having a sale. We were looking for chairs, but found a filing cabinet instead! After that we went to the Sketchers store. I got work shoes and Jonathan got some casualish shoes to wear with jeans or khakis. We stopped at Duluth, then went on to the strip to check out Old Navy and Office Max. I got some new clothes and Jonathan got a new office chair! This has been a necessity since he was using my old one from home...which was a hand-me-down to begin with! His new one is much better for his posture and he likes it so much better. Once we got home, Jonathan put his chair together while I made Oktoberfest stew. He made us some cornbread to go with the stew, then we watched some shows while we ate. The stew was delicious. Definitely a keeper recipe and perfectly appropriate for October! 

Sunday I finally got to go to Grace Chapel for the first time in 7 weeks. After church we came home, made chicken pot pie pasta, then headed over to Aunt Chery's for the Haas family reunion. It was nice to meet my dad's family, since I had never really known them well. After that we came home, figured out how we want to organize the garage, then went to youth group. It was a jam packed weekend, but we spent the whole time together and got to do things we loved - that was what mattered!

This week is a lot of work again, but we are excited about our next weekend home together! Hope you are all having a great week! Love you all!

Love,

Alli and Jonathan

Year 2, Week 13: All Work

No fun pictures this week! We spent most of our time working after our super fun weekend. Monday and Tuesday I worked 13s, so Jonathan got to nap, clean, play basketball, eat dinner with Kyle and watch the Browns game while I was at work. It was a good work stretch, but I was pretty exhausted by Wednesday.

Wednesday I cleaned, did laundry, went and got my allergy shots and flu shot, made cereal and got our house caught up. In the evening we had small group, so I made us some Polish hamburgers for dinner, which is a new recipe, absolutely loved it, super delicious and flavorful, then we headed out for our second week with our small group. It was a good time, we are enjoying getting to know all the people there.

Thursday I was off again, so I made ham salad, finished cleaning the house, went to an eye appointment, repainted my toenails and copied down some new recipes we like while Jonathan was at work out in Celina. I had dinner with Kelsey (one of my college roommates) in Alliance and Jonathan went out with Graham and Nick, then they went back and had a game night at Graham's. I went to Mom and Dad's and learned how to make applesauce, then I came home and went to bed so I could go to work the next day.

Friday we both worked at our actual work places, Jonathan stopped by his parents' house on the way back and got to see his family, then we both got home about the same time. It was my weekend to work, so I worked Saturday and Sunday until 6. Saturday was insane and overwhelming, but I got a lot done on Sunday that I needed to get to. Jonathan went to Algonquin on Saturday with my parents and he got some fun stuff, like buckwheat flour and a water buffalo belt, then he came home, napped and made us dinner. When I got home we lounged in front of the TV because that was what I needed to do after my day. We caught up on the Masked Singer and enjoyed spending some time together. Sunday Jonathan went to church, then went over to my parent's house to cut wood with Dad and Kyle since it was a nice day and they all enjoy that type of thing. He came home, watched some of the Browns game and then went to youth group. I was too exhausted to youth group, so I went to Mom and Dad's since they were having a fire, it was a lot of fun, super relaxing and I got to catch up with them after my pretty long week.

This week should be quite a bit slower for us and we are thrilled. Lots of fun meals and relaxation planned for the lil Landis fam! I hope you guys are all having a great start to the week! Love you!

Love,

Alli and Jonathan

Year 2, Weeks 11 and 12: So Much Excitement

I apologize for how long it has taken me to give you guys an update on life! Hopefully this will be a good, quick review of what we have been up to!

Two weeks ago Jonathan went to Celina Monday and Tuesday while I worked. For the first time, I stayed home by myself after being gone all day. It went really well and I was really excited to come home to my own bed. Jonathan enjoyed his visit in Wapak, he had dinner with Graham and got to have good conversation with Dillon. On his way home on Tuesday he stopped and had dinner with Emily in Ada, then he got to chat with the rest of his family on the way home.

I was off Wednesday and Thursday, so we had steaks, tacos, cleaned, had a fire, watched some shows and enjoyed our time together. It was my weekend to work, so Jonathan got to work on the table, watched the Browns game, went to church and worked on some computer stuff. 

Sunday nights we have youth group, so we went to youth group and I was off on Monday, so I relaxed and enjoyed the day. Tuesday I worked, so Jonathan had the day to himself. He finished the table and played basketball in the evening. We moved the table in this Sunday evening and it looks awesome! I already have stuff on it...so we are really using it well!

Yummy apple pancake Jonathan made for breakfast on Saturday!

Wednesday was a crazy day! I went to Mt. Hope flea market with Dad in the morning, we went out to breakfast, enjoyed the market and did some fun shopping! Jonathan had his first meeting at Hillsdale, a new project that he is working on! It went a little bit late, but he ate dinner on the way to small group and we got to meet a lot of fun new people there. We are excited to get involved in our new community!

Thursday I worked and Jonathan packed for our trip to Michigan. I came home, finished packing then went to bed for our super early morning on Friday. We woke up at 5:30 so we could load up and head for Mom and Dad's.

We hit the road a 7 from there - boys car and girls car. I drove Mom, Vicki and Abby in our car, Dad drove Duane, Jonathan, Kyle and Philip in their truck. The travel went well, we stopped at steak and shake for lunch and made it up to the school by 2:30 to pick Shem up and got to Holland around 3:30 or 4. The house was beautiful and we got to play some bocce ball outside, had tacos, got to know some of Shem's friends and enjoyed a nice fire outside.

Saturday was another great day! We had bacon and french toast for breakfast, then headed to downtown Holland for the afternoon to hit the shops. I got a new purse, we got some soup mixes to eat here at home, got cards and a mug for our souvenirs, had some ice cream and got some fudge to bring home! It was a fun and delicious time! Then we went back to the house and got ready to go to the beach at Tunnel Park. Everyone played bocce ball while Mom and I just walked around and enjoyed the beach. We enjoyed our time together, went back, ate chili, watched the Ohio State game and played some games. 

Sunday morning we got up, ate some bagels and headed to Journey church for one of the always-amazing services there. We got to meet a few more of Shem's friends, went to Uccello's for a delicious lunch and headed back home after we dropped Shem off at the school. We had a gas stop, an ice cream stop, then finally made it back to the Haas farm to drop off our extra passengers, then came home, unpacked, moved the table in and relaxed in our own little house!

I do realize it is almost the end of this week, but I will write later about what this week has held! Thank you for keeping up with our lives...I will try to keep up as well! Continue to pray for my adjustment at work. We are hiring and I am doing that for the first time, so there is a lot going on! I am learning, but it isn't a fast process, that's for sure! Keep on keeping on, love you all, talk soon!

Love,

Alli and Jonathan