Tagged by Rachel

5 things I was doing 10 years ago...
1. Breaking up with Dave
2. Starting my last year of college at SCSU
3. Thinking about what would be next
4. Working full-time at Old Country Buffet
5. Going to Venezuela for Spring Break


5 things on today's "to do" list...
1. Laundry
2. McDonald's Play date
3. Grocery shopping
4. Making dinner
5. Lounging around


5 snacks I enjoy...
1. Doritos
2. Chips and salsa
3. Popsicles
4. Brownies
5. Angel Food Cake


5 things I would do if I were a millionaire...
1. Pay off all debt.
2. Buy new cars and a house...give our old ones to a family who couldn't afford them.
3. Save
4. Shop
5. Donate to Pancreatic Cancer Research

5 places I have lived...
1. Kansas City MO
2. Elysian, MN
3. St Cloud, MN
4. Hastings, MN
5. St Maarten, NA

5 jobs I've had...
1. D & B Foods
2. Old Country Buffet
3. SCSU Public Safety
4. Gymboree
5. Target

5 peeps who should consider themselves tagged...
1. Alicia
2. Laura
3. Kathy
4. Maren
5. Kori

Moms Gone Wild

Well, I just got the pictures, so I had to share a fun weekend I had recently. A group of Mom's and I decided we needed a night away to veg by the pool, eat out (without distractions from children), and go out dancing the night away! We did just that and had a wonderful night! We stayed at the Sonesta and spent the afternoon hanging out by the pool relaxing. Once we were prunes we went back to the room to get dolled up for a night out. We went to a great piano bar for dinner. The food was awesome and the music even better. Everytime we tried to leave they would play an even better song and we would be dragged back in to dance to another song. Once we finally dragged ourselves away from the piano bar we quickly lost a few dollars at the Casino...so we didn't dabble there to long in fear we would eventullay leave with nothing. On we moved and we ended up dancing most of the night away at a fancy night club called Bliss. When we got back to our room we ordered room serivce...FYI the only thing you can get at 4:30 am is a hamburger and fries...and boy oh boy did it hit the spot! YUMMY! We had a great time and really enjoyed sleeping in that morning and not waking up to someone yelling "Mommy!" It's so nice to know that even though were a bunch of moms we still know how to have a good time! Thanks for the GREAT night ladies!

Could it really be here already?

Today was my last Welcome Breakfast. I can't believe it! All the spouses go around the table and introduce themselves and say what semester they are, and today I FINALLY got to say "5th semester." I can't believe it was finally my turn to say it! Such a long time coming. This welcome breakfast brought a huge batch of new spouses, the group literally doubled in size! This incoming class was over 180 students....Dave's class was around 80. So whoppppeeeee, wow this is really starting to feel real now, but everytime I begin to feel excited to leave a little piece of me is sad too. I have met so many great friends here and I'm going to miss them so much. But hopefully sometime, somewhere we'll meet again!

Here are a couple of my gal pals, Hanna and Stephanie.

Natalie and I started this journey together in December 2006...we have both been on the 6th semester plan and I'm glad we are still here together!
Here I am with Kathy, she is a new spouse that I helped sponsor. We have become good friends and I'm glad we were able to be here together for a semester.

Welcome to my office......

I'm so excited to show you all my office! I am so thrilled to announce that I have been asked to help with the Behavorial Science class at AUC and with it I got my own office! Yes, I'm a total geek and made Dave take pictures of my first official office! I have already been very busy with ICM/surrogate patient business and this is only the 2nd week of school. We have been offering students the oppurtunity to interview a patient one-on-one instead of in a group like they do in class, so I have been very busy fitting in the interviews. I've also been having meetings about my role in Behavorial and that kicks in next week, so the next few weeks are pretty busy! All the better to make the time fly by! Only 12 weeks to go!!!!

Reimer Day O Fun

We had our 1st official Reimer Family Day O Fun yesterday! Dave and I took the kids to Orient Bay (we were suppose to go to the water slide in Anguilla but the place was closed for low season) for a beach day. We packed up French bread, meat, cheese, chips, cookies, and 1 gallon of rum punch and headed out. We rented a couple beach chairs and an umbrella and relaxed and rested for Dave's last day before school gets going again. The kids were able to jump on a water trampoline and I finally got my chance to parasail! It was so much fun! We stayed at the beach all day and luckily left about 5 minutes before the rain came! We headed home, picked up a couple pizzas and then had movie night! It was a really enjoyable day and surely one we will all remember! It was so nice to have a beach day with Dave...and the shade, chair, and rum guaranteed Dave would have a good time too!

We were being very French local by bringing a big French bread and making our sandwiches on the beach! Dave made them for us and they were very yummy!

Jumping on the water trampoline
They do play nice...sometimes!

Here is me flying high!

I love this picture of Carter....so cute!
Pizza and movie time!
Here is a little movie of me parasailing.


On another note....this is my 100th post! I feel like saying a few words about all the support and love I have for my trusted readers but seriously, maybe no one is reading! LOL But if you are and have been hope you enjoy it!

Happy Birthday Jeanie-Weenie Bean Pot!

The best mother-in-law in the world is celebrating her birthday today! So we just wanted to send her a virtual hug and kiss and a "lu" from the boys! We miss you SOOOOO much and wish we could have spent this year together like we did last year! We hope you had a good day today and do something special! Love ya Jean/mom, from the Reimers'

Exciting news......

I am SOOOO pleased to announce that we have finally purchased our tickets home for December!!! We will be moving home on December 12th! It is starting to feel real that we will be back home again in a little under 4 months! It is so exciting! We have loved our time here but it is exciting to move on to the next step, I know Dave is excited to start clinicals and be done with all the book learning and tests! It is still aways a way and Dave still has a lot to accomplish before we leave but buying the tickets was so exciting, knowing we will be home soon! First items once home 1. Eat at our favorite Chinese restaurant 2. buy a car 3. unpack and move back into our house 4...... the list goes on and on, but I can't wait for that Chinese food!

Well, break is still moving along, I can't believe its almost over, yesterday Dave went for a massage and then we went to see the cartoon movie of Star Wars. The kids thought it was great...I'm not so sure! I saw Mama Mia last week for a girls night and loved it! I would see that movie again in a heartbeat..all the singing and dancing was so fun. We have been eating out a lot and just relaxing. We have been to a couple pool parties with friends and we're going to Anguilla on Saturday. Today me and a couple friends had a spa day. We got pedicures and lunch and then spent some time in the "wet" area. It was a couple different pools with jets and bubbles and then a steam room and sauna. It was a lot of fun and very relaxing....nice to have a day together just to relax!


So another few days and its back to the grind....Dave starts classes on Monday and I'm back into surrogate patient mode. I'm glad I have found something I love to do to keep me busy while Dave is slaving away! Getting a break from the boys and getting to act like an adult for a few hours a week has been a God sent! So hopefully the next few months fly by and Dave has an easy time his last semester on the island! Don't worry I'll keep you informed!