Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!!!

Duke likes the look of snow more so from the inside of a warm house than from the outside.
Now that our move is official, I am trying to enjoy some of our "lasts" in Minnesota. So to start it off, I am enjoying our last full winter here. The snow has never really bothered me around Christmas time, but because it lasts so stinking long (till April) I can do without it after Santa comes. I try to get Duke outside when it is 20 degrees or above, so today we had a little play time in the backyard.

He isn't the biggest fan of the cold on his sensitive Southern paws...even after 3 years here. And yes, I did try the dog boots, but they don't stay on and I end up having to trek thru the snow picking them up.

Crazy dog...he would rather eat the snow than play in it!

One more thing that Duke nor I will miss is me flipping out every time we come in from outside. I have to make him sit right next to the door, so I can clean his paws off before he wonders about all over my floor. I know I'm trying to seek help for my clean floor obsession.

One thing that I will miss terribly are our neighbors and their sweet kiddos. Since we don't have any of our own, Scott and I have taken a strong liking to these 3. We do have wonderful neighbors and friends that will be hard to leave.

Sweet Katelyn has leukemia and I can't wait to come back and visit her when she is all better and her beautiful hair has grown back.
We feel so blessed with the friends and life experiences that life "up North" has brought us.

Well, I guess the cat is out of the bag....

I have a big secret that I was going to wait and share till after Christmas, but now my entire family knows, so my blogger friends can know. We're moving back to TEXAS!!!! Okay, it may not be for a year, but I officially have a job back at home in Sweetwater. I will be working in my brother's group at a small hospital, so that will be fun. It was a really hard decision for Scott to make, seeing that he is from MN. God is soooo good and faithful!!! We can really use your prayers that our house sales in the horrible housing market up here. No worries, right???? Watch out TX, here we come.....

The latest

Well, another month has furiously past me by. October started off with the passing of my Granny. Granny had been struggling with cardiac issues for many years, but as she always did in the past, she would smile and say she was fine. This time, she made it home from the hospital to pass away in her own bed with my Grandad there. Sweet but sad. So that brought an in prompt trip to Tejas.
Returned to MN just in time to run my 10K. I was battling a cold, couldn't breathe the last mile, but I finished in 1 hr and 4 mins. My goal was to run the entire way, which I did, so to me it was a success. The run was called the Big Woods Run, which should have led me to believe that I would not be running on flat asphalt the entire way. People were falling left and right, stumbling over tree roots and wet leaves. It was a very pretty run, at least the part that I saw when I wasn't focused on not falling.
My birthday was pretty low key as my parents weren't able to come up for the weekend, seeing that my Granny passed the week before. All in all I suppose birthdays become less of a "big deal" as you get older. Scott and I went to eat at my fav Japanese restaurant, and he gave me a GC to my fav apparel store. Shopping is something that I haven't been able to do a lot of since going back to school. It was the perfect gift.
Halloween was fun. Our neighborhood is full of kids anyway, so on Oct 31st, it's like an invasion of little ones. I love passing candy and playing along with each kid's costume. Duke on the other hand, growls every time someone comes to the door. I even dressed him up in one of Scott's Vikings jersey, hoping that he would play along, but no. The weather has been perfect here, and since most of us ran out of candy by 8pm, all the neighbors gathered together for one last campfire.
Then there is school. I am in the process of writing my first of two 16 page research paper. Painful, but it's going well. Other than that it's just clinicals and studying for boards.
Sorry this is a boring post without pics, but I'm waiting for Scott to shoot his first deer with his bow so I can brag on him some. So until then.....

Happy Fall

This last week, the air has become crisp and chilly up here. I really was enjoying the 80 degree weather, but now it is feeling a lot like Fall. I have a gorgeous tree right off the deck that is turning. I do love the changing of the leaves here. It's time to head out to the apple orchards and pick the perfect pumpkin. My friend Amie reminded me that today is the official start of my (and her) birthday month!!!

The past month flew by, but boy did we have fun...

Brittney B. spent the long weekend up here for her second annual Labor Day in Minnesota fun.

I can't believe I'm old enough to attend, but I returned to Dimmitt for my 10 year reunion. It was so good to spend some quality time with Amber, my BFF from high school. It was like we never left or grew up!!!





And of course we HAD to attend a couple of Twins game. Currently a sore subject at our house seeing that they got beat last nite by the White Soxs for a play-off seat.
So on to football. Scott and I went to the Vikings game against Indianapolis...once again a sore subject at our house.



Last but certainly not least, my love and I celebrated our second anniversary. Scott has always been the better chef, but I seem to do more of the cooking. It was nice to come home to my man in the kitchen, whipping up homemade (from scratch) lasagna, brucetta, garlic bread and cream corn (random...I know). To top it off he got me a little anniv. cake. He's the best!!!


I hope everyone has a safe and pleasant Fall!

Twins, 10K's and the Fair

I feel like the time has quickly passed me by since last blogging. A lot has happened since last time. I first off have decided to run my first 10K (6.5 miles) on Oct. 18th (the day after I turn 29!!!!). Needless to say, Duke and I are in TERRIFIC shape now. JK, but in all honesty, it has motivated me to loose some weight. Now on to the MN Twins. As most of you know, my husband is one of the biggest sports fanatics to ever live. We have enjoyed watching the Twins battle their way in the AL playoffs.

Not only has the MN State Fair passed thru town with our annual attendance, but we also visited the local amusement park, Valley Fair. We greatly enjoyed acting like kids again waiting in lines with the finest citizens MN has to offer. The rides exceeded our expectations and the fair food did not leave us disappointed.
As far as school goes, I have started my 3rd of 6 rotations. This time at the County Hospital in downtown Minneapolis. It should be interesting to say the least. I like to compare it to ER. Half the patients don't speak English, and you never know what kinda of trauma the EMS will bring in to grace our presence in the OR. I'm sure I'll have good stories to take away with me. Here's a couple of pics of my friends from school at a conference we attended for school. Enjoy the rest of summer and come visit us soon!!!

Catching Up

Up front I apologize for how long this blog is. I've given up on trying to blog once a week, even once every two weeks, but HOPEFULLY I can blog once a month. So since last time...Bobo and Mom visited us in June. It was Bobo's first time to see our house and Minnesota for that matter. We had a blast. I think she really enjoyed seeing where Scott and I call "home" (for now).
We made the trip to Texas for the 4th of July. It's funny how quickly your body forgets how hot it really is down there. I loved every minute of it though. Most of all I enjoyed spending time with my family, especially Mabry and Marly. They change sooo much between times that I get to see them. Mabry is learning to swim, so we really encouraged her to get into the lake and try it out. The big water kinda scared her at first, but before long she warmed up to the idea. Marly on the other hand is the fearless one (I think she takes after her aunt). We had to hold onto her with both hands so she wouldn't jump out of the Megastation (see below). As usual, NeNe cooked WAY TOO much and we managed to eat WAY TOO much. All the guys enjoyed catching fish and the traditional fish fry took place on Sat nite.
School is starting to kinda slow down for a month or so. We are going to a friend from school's cabin this weekend, so hopefully NEXT month I will post pics from that.






We had sooo much fun, NeNe couldn't stand it!!!







Here's Miss Priss #1

















This is what Marly does when you ask her "What's in your mouth?"

Funny Uncle Scott

The entire Weaver Clan....beware!!!!

Warning....naked baby!

Doin' what we do best!!!!















Showing their patriotism

Just trying to stay cool in this Texas heat

Too precious



Here's pictures from Mom and Bobo's visit to Minnesota back in June. Bobo taught me some of her cooking secrets and as usual we enjoyed every last drop. One day, the ladies went to Stillwater, MN and spent the day shopping and seeing the sites. I compare Stillwater to Fredricksburg, TX...same idea.

The draw bridge on the St. Croix

Mom and Bobo in Stillwater, in front of the St.Croix River

Bobo and Me



Scott can't help himself when it comes to Bobo's cream corn

all work and some play

First let me apologize for not blogging lately. I guess I'm not that good at keeping everyone updated on all the NOT so interesting things in out lives. Summer is going way too fast. It is soooo hard to go to school right now, when all I want to do is play. Last Saturday we had some friends over that I go to school with and their spouses. It was fun to hang out outside of studying. The guys went and played golf while the girls went to the outlet malls. Scott grilled up a delicious dinner and then the FUN began. We made the mistake of playing board games that night...GIRLS vs BOYS. Need I say more? The group pic below are my fellow class mates. Don't worry Amie, Abbe, and Christi....they will never compare to the "original" Study Buddies!!!


Anna, Me, Katie, Nick, Lisa

Grill Master

You didn't think I would leave Duke out did ya?

Hangin' out on the deck


Me and my Sweetie





I hope everyone is having a safe and relaxing summer.

Time Flies When Your Having Fun!

So since I blogged last, I feel like the days have just flown by. School is busy but not as busy as the last 9 months have been. Scott has been fishing every single weekend since opener on May 10th. I guess that isn't as many weekends as it seems, but he loves it. This past weekend we had a few friends up to the lake to celebrate Memorial Day. The weather was just okay....very windy, but I suppose those of you in TX don't really feel sorry for me. Saturday was cold and windy so the girls went to the Eagles Club and played BINGO. I had gone once before with my mom-in-law, but wasn't fortunate enough to win, but my luck changed Saturday. I won the big prize....$208!!!! That made it all worth while. As usual we ate way too much, played lots of games, and enjoyed sleeping in. Hope everyone had a fun one as well!


Scott and his nephew Derek, who is joining the Army and leaves for boot camp next week. We are so proud of him!!!

Duke looking for ducks

Playing beans

Happy Mother's Day!

I have to dedicate this one especially to my Mom, Virginia Lynne Weaver. I do wish those of you who are privileged enough to be called "mom" the best of wishes on this day too!

1. I have the best mom because she isn't ONLY my mom, but my best friend.

2. I have the best mom because she has set the best example for me on how to raise a Christian family, be a Christian wife, and friend.

3. I have the best mom because she always knows how to brighten a day by doing what may seem like a small thing, but it makes the biggest impact.

4. I have the best mom because she isn't only the best mom, but a terrific "NeNe" to my nieces and can't wait to see her with my children.

5. I have the best mom because she loves unconditionally.....not only towards her family, but also towards her students and strives to resemble our Lord in all that she does. And for this I am so proud to call her "Mom"!!!!

You know your from TX when you know what 1st Monday means!

I know, I know, it's been a while! I have been really busy though. I was able to take a quick trip the TX for 1st Monday's Trade Days in Canton with my mom, my Bobo, and sister's-in-law. We had such a good time. The weather was perfect and I managed to get all my goodies on the plane with me. Scott always makes fun of me and Mom because I am notorious for leaving home with 1 bag and returning with 2 bags and 2 carry-on's. Mom is a pro and packing fragile items. I forgot to take my camera with me so sorry no pictures. I was glad my Bobo could make it. For those of you who don't know, she is my Mom's mom. We lost my Grandad in March, so a little girl's get-together was just what we all needed. I think as long as she stays busy, it makes it a little easier for her to live without her best friend.
It's finally greening up here.......it's about time. Fishing opener is this weekend, so that means around our house, every weekend will be spent at the lake. Scott's parents live 2 hours away on a great lake. I feel so blessed to have such great in-laws that enjoy the same things we do.
As far as school goes, we just started our summer semester. Kinda interesting b/c we are studying pediatrics and neonates (something that terrifies me greatly) so my admiration goes out to Amie and Abbe, NICU nurses, for taking care of such small blessings.
Okay enough blabbing....I hope this finds everyone well. Have a great rest of your week!

I love Brooke White!

Okay, this will be my only American Idol post, but I have to confess my love for Brooke White. Yes she may not be the BEST, but she is sooo down my alley as far as musicians goes. I prepared myself last night that she may be leaving me, but was thrilled that I will be graced with her presence for another week. She is so genuine and not to mention beautiful. Love her!

As far as news from the home front. Scott and I are in Spring cleaning mode. We have tackled the garage, two closets and the yard. I even planted a few herbs and some tomato plants. I love Spring. The weather has been perfect. Now if we could only train Duke not to pee on our grass, but to go into the woods next to our house or even the neighbors yard would be okay. This is the second year he has killed a large area of grass right outside the front door over the winter. We really can't blame the poor dog, I wouldn't want to go far to pee when it's freezing outside either. Anyway, all is well, the weekend is upon us and life is good! Have a good one!

So I've given in!!!!

Since my friend Amie started blogging a year ago...I have to admit I have found it tremendously intriguing. I've drug my feet long enough, so here is our blog. Right now our life is pretty blah though. For those of you whom I've lost touch with here's the skinny on the Schlemmer's. I met my love and best friend in San Diego while I was a traveling RN. In Sept 2006, we were married in Weatherford, TX and now live in Minneapolis. Scott is from Minnesota which is why I tolerate the extremely LONG winters and the never-ending snow. He works in sales for a precision machine shop and I am back in school. I quit working last July to be a full-time student for nursing anesthesia. I have 18 more months to go!!!! It is pretty intense, but it is an awesome job and totally worth it. Hence the title, we have one baby. He is 6 years old and loves to go on long walks, chasing birds, and sleeping. Duke has traveled the nation more than most humans. What a lucky dog. I look forward to hearing from old and new friends. And if you are ever in the area (summers are nice up here) you better call!
Here are some pics of the past few years!

Scott's parents @ their lake house

The entire Weaver clan on 4th of July

Mr. Duke
Jace at his graduation from The Naval Academy

Our honeymoon in Tahiti

My love and my niece Mabry Lynne Weaver
My other love and niece Marly Ann Weaver