Time to catch up

So obviously it has been forever since I have posted. Sorry! Time flies when you are having fun. The holidays were great. Spent time with both families in Topeka and Clarinda.
Work has been great! Very busy, but I guess that means job security! Still learning everyday and that is what I love.
Married life is great! I have such a wonderful husband.
Our families are doing good! I plan to go back home Feb. 20th for a crop.
Facebook is consuming a lot of my time, instead of this blog.
Enjoying our church. We became members of Timothy Lutheran Church in Nov. We attend the service of Joy which is a contemporary service.

Which try to keep you all posted on our news better!

Have a great week!

Dr. Oz

I have my 2 seconds of fame on Wed. Nov. 25. Watch Dr. Oz. The part they are going to show I did not realize they were taping and now using it. It will be funny. My friend Amanda has her 60 day follow up on Dr. Oz show! She is doing great! Enjoy the show.

Catching Up

Wow! Time has gone so fast this fall. My days fly by. I guess that means I am happy and having fun. Time flies when you have fun! As Thanksgiving is fast approaching here are a few things I am thankful for....(I know I will miss many things)
Jesus is my Savior
My family
My wonderful husband
Friends
I enjoy my job
scrapbooking
crocheting
freedom
smiles
Shelter
Dishes to wash (such a blessing...we have food and water)
Opportunity to try new things
safe environment to live in

Again, I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week. I am thankful for a short work week. Scott, his parents and I are heading to Atlanta, GA.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Dr. Oz and Bob Harper

I had an AWESOME day yesterday. My great friend and co-worker, Amanda, is amazing. 1 month ago Dr. Oz flew Amanda to New York to be on his show for a special 60 day Lifestyle Challenge. While she was there she met Bob Harper from Biggest Loser.

Yesterday Dr. Oz producers came to KC to check on her. Amanda had the opportunity to select supportive co-workers and I was one of them. I was filmed for the Dr. Oz show! As we were taping a surpise trainer came on site.....yup, it was Bob from Biggest Loser!

We went from the hospital to Liberty Memorial to do a workout session with Bob. Only a selective group of people were invited to come to the workout session. There were probably 75 people at this workout session lead by Bob.

I have joined my friend on this challenge. I have been a little slow joining her and getting motivated...but within 1 week I have lost 6 lbs. I am wearing a podimeter daily and aiming for 10,000 steps. Walking 30 minutes a day. Cutting out foods that end in "ose". Scott and I have been getting up early (5 a.m.) to exercise before work 3 days a week. I feel great!

Here are a few pictures from my great adventure. Also select Amanda's name on the right to read about her journey. I will keep you posted as to when the show will air.

Vegas Was Great

At M& M World MGM Grand

One of our pools Good Luck Rachel! Feeling Lucky!

Scott and I enjoyed our time in Las Vegas. Of course it went too fast! We did not win big...I had to come back and return to work.

We walked and walked and walked

Enjoyed fun drinks

Got some sun

Lost a little money

Took lots of pictures
Toured all the Casinos/Hotels we could

Took in a show

Had great food
Of course did some shopping

Home Living Room Face Lift

Okay, the pics are out of order, but here are before and after photos of our living room! So happy to have the popcorn ceiling gone...have knock down. Also, so happy to have the 80 style room GONE!
Enjoy!

G.A.D.G.E.T

God is
Always
Doing
Great
Exciting
Things

What a message! God loves us! He is always opening the doors for us and changing us!

Amen!!!!!

Page County Fair

Scott and I had such a great time back in Clarinda for the Page Co. Fair. My oldest nephew D.J. got blues and a couple of purples! He had a great fair. He is now a teenager and went to the dance Sat. night!
Brett got 2nd with his bucket bottle calf! His calf is dusty! Brett had a good fair too!
Jenna got spoiled by uncle Scott. Scott bought her cotton candy! Jenna had a fun time being a farm girl and helping her bigger brothers with their projects.
I enjoyed seeing all my family and friends. We spent quality time with my parents and grandparents. We picked green beans out of my grandparents garden. Before we left town my grandparents opened their garden up to us...The Farmer's Market was OPEN! Thank you Gma and pa for all the goodies!
Scott and I went swimming with my best friend Jodie and her family in Corning, IA. They have a new swimming pool and it is awesome!

What fun memories we had!

Summer Update

WOW! It has been so long since I updated this...I guess I am spending more time on facebook! This summer is flying by. Scott and I are heading to Clarinda this weekend for the Page County Fair! I can't wait to see all my nieces and nephews!
In August we are heading a bit south to the Branson area to stay the night at a bed and breakfast!
Then in September...Las Vegas or bust! We are heading to the Sin City to celebrate my birthday! Might as well celebrate your 30th in style right!
I am still loving my job! Work is going great!

Later~

Build A Bear

Scott and I went to Cedar Rapids to visit my brother and his family. We took the kids to Build A Bear to spoil them. The kids LOVED it! Jaron and his horse! Gosh...doesn't Jaron look like his daddy!

Janessa and her bear!

We also watched Jaron play t-ball! So much fun!

Nikon Photography Class

Today I attended a workshop sponsored by Nikon. I love my Nikon cameras. I think they are the best! Today I was educated about all the tools on my camera. I love taking pictures and capture life. This is probably why I love scrapbooking so much.

I did not realize how much math is used. I learned about ISO, shutter speed, aperture, lighting, cropping, and the list goes on and on. I am wondering how I survived school. I had ants in my pants about 1 hour into it. I am not use to sitting so still for so long.

I would recommend that if you have the opportunity to take a class to do it.

A birth certificate proves that you were born. A death certificate proves you died. A scrapbook proves you lived!

Treasure the moments!

Here is a picture my 4 year old niece took of me. It is never too early to start!

Miracle Worker

It amuses me how people (doctors, nurses, families, patients, etc) think a social worker is also a miracle worker. It amazes me that people think social workers can "fix" every problem. Then they become mad or irritated when you can't. People also think Social Workers can control everything from funding, to behaviors, to medications, to transportation, etc. Here is a small list of orders from doctors I have had to follow up with patients about while in the hospital:
Help pt get unemployment (we all know only the pt can apply for this)
Help pt get Cobra (employer has 90 days to send out Cobra paper work)
Meet with pt about IV pole talking to pt (we all know IV poles don't talk...pt is obviously hallucinating)
Make sure pt attends follow up outpatient visits (I can't drive pt to his/her next appointment...that would be enabling)
Get pt on disability (it takes 12 months of pt being disabled...not just becasue pt does not have a job and won'g get a job)
Meet with pt about having wife move out (can't control pt's wife)

It stuns me how no one wants to take the time to listen or meet with pt's. They just pawn them off on Social Works. The orders I receive are commical.

All in all, I really love my job! I work with a lot of older people and their families.

Some usefull information I learned on t.v.

http://thechive.com/2008/12/coober-pety-underground-cave-homes-16-photos/
I watched the travel station and learned about this community. I thought I would share my wisdom. Click on the link above.

1 Year Anniversary!

We can't believe 1 year has gone since we said "I Do." This year was been such a blessing to me! We have had some ups and downs. It was so wonderful to share the good and bad times with Scott! He is amazing! I have the best husband! Scott truely loves me and I see it everyday!

Live out Loud and Love

Hello All~
Life has been so great for us! We are counting down the days until our 1 year wedding anniversary...14 days! We can't believe how fast the year has been... but it seems so long since our honeymoon! Time flies when you are having fun! We are making the most/best out of everything. We truely love being married!

1 Corinthians 13
Love 1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,but have not love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Lawn Mowing

Scott and I got a new lawn mower this year! Today I helped with the lawn work. I have used many mowers riders and push, but today I used a self propelled mower! I did not realize these mowers existed. They are amazing. I have a whole new perspective on mowing!

Love...eachother...hobbies...spring time

We love our shirts!!! Rachel's says: I love my husband. Scott's says: I love my wife.

My crop in Clarinda. Jenna and Brett enjoyed scrapbooking too!

Jenna snuggling with Uncle Scott after a long day of playing with Uncle Scott and scrapbooking. Snuggle Bugs

Our back yard.

We are working on curb appeal. We planted hostas.

Weekend Plans

Scott and I are heading back to Iowa this weekend. I am having my first crop in Clarinda. I am so excited about this. I love scrapbooking and I love preserving memories and pictures! Check out my website: www.mycmsite.com/rachelhonig
Here is some back ground info about Creative Memories:

Our Story
In January 1987, Rhonda Anderson, from Montana, had taught a mother’s group about her tradition of preserving family stories in keepsake albums. She was stunned to learn that these mums actually kept their photos stuffed in drawers, boxes, and under the bed. Determined to help them capture and tell their stories, Rhonda called a Minnesota-based album manufacturer to place an order for 40 albums … these were the only albums her family had ever used, and she loved them.
It was after business hours when company executive Cheryl Lightle picked up the phone to take a message. Rhonda and Cheryl talked about the presentation and began to explore the possibilities. From that phone call came their vision that one day there would be millions of people learning how to preserve family memories and celebrate their stories.
In July 1987, Creative Memories’ first Consultant signed on. The company now has tens of thousands of Consultants worldwide who make a difference in the way people remember, celebrate, and connect.
And it all started with one simple phone call.


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Good News

First of all today is Janessa's 3rd birthday! Happy birthday little girl! We love you Uncle Scoott and Aunt Rachel

Today Brett went back to Omaha to Children's hospital. He got a good report. Brett is improving and getting stronger.

God is GREAT!

Thanks for all the support and prayers!

Have a great week!

D.J. and Brett

D.J. playing v-ball at CLS Volleyball Tourney!

Brett and Grandma..with Zack from Build-A-Bear
Aunt Rachel and Brett with Zack
Brett giving Zack a bath after he was stuffed at Build-A-Bear.
We had such a great day! What a great memory!