NAU beats UNC!

It wasn't glamorous for either team, but the Jacks squeeked by and beat the Bears 25-22. Read the details of the last exciting moments of the game here.

It was a beautiful fall day in Greeley! I think Bryan (who is from Greeley and forced to accompany me) enjoyed most of the day too.

We ended the drive back home sipping on treats from Sonic, which is a nice way to end any day.

Fire and Rain

Dad,
I always thought I would see you again. I know I will.... someday. I miss you each and every day.

I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again

Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I won't make it any other way

Wishes can come true

On my July 16th post, I made a wish for Ikea to be built. It was granted! Today it was announced that one is going to open near Park Meadows. Hooray!

Click here to read all about it!

Lighting mania

It started this summer as I learned that Wade was good with lights when he changed out some exterior fixtures as his parents' house. Then I decided I wanted a different light over the dining room table, because I hated it from the first day I saw it. So Wade installed a new one this summer. (It was on sale at Lowe's which was even better!)


Then, that made me keep eyeing the old one in the kitchen so we put in the new one last weekend. This week, I was looking for something for that kitchen light and came across a great deal for a light in the entry way. (It was originally $149 marked down to $28.90!) We think it came out rather nice. Wade says he is going to make Erika wear her evening gown when she comes to visit, now that we have a grand entry way with a chandelier and all....

LABOR of love

We spent this long weekend installing a beautiful new light fixture in our kitchen. Do you see any old flickering fluorescent light? No, no, no! And, doesn't it add a dramatic effect? Really, I just wanted to get rid of the old box with 48 inch "stick" bulbs, but the style is an added bonus.

** Full disclosure**

If you, like I, have always wondered about how these curved pieces come out of the box, I'll let you in on a little secret. THEY'RE STRAIGHT! It's curve it yourself....

We also went to the Rockies' game with Wade's parents this afternoon. They beat the Giants! Yeah!