Our New Addition to Our Family....

BELLA!!!!
We added Bella Okerlund to our family on March 29th. Bella is a Shorkie (a mix between a Shiatsu and Yorkshire Terrier). She was born 2/1/09 and currently weighs about 2 pounds. She should only get to be about 5 pounds if she follows her parents weight. We brought her home and gave her a bath. She loves her new familyl and is already spoiled by Mom and Dad!

House Projects

Joseph has been working hard on getting our master bathroom finished - and we are about there! Here are some pictures on his hard work and the progress he has done! The bathroom is going to look great when he is done! I am so lucky to have a handy man!

St. Patty's Day!!

St. Patty's Day was on a Tuesday and so there wasn't much activity but staying home. I did make corn beef and cabbage and was excited for our first St. Patty's Day Together!! When I got home from after working I asked why the Green Food Dye was out - Now, Did I really have to ask that? GREEN DRINKS!

Update on Grandpa / Easter Decorations

We were hoping to share our Easter decorations with Momma and Pappa Mutz, but their visit was cancelled due to my Grandpa's heart. It was best for them to be there in Colorado. I about boarded a plane but decided to wait until we found out further information. As of present the infection is being treated and has slowly gone away. One of his surgeries is scheduled tomorrow morning and that is to take out the pacemaker. Once the infections is totally gone they will schedule more surgeries to 1) Get the wires out and 2) to put in a new pacemaker. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers throughout this time.


Following are a few of our Easter Decorations:

Prayers for my Grandpa Williams

We have just found out that my Grandpa has an infection in his pacemaker. He was sent to Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs where he will have some surgery done to remove the old pacemaker and put in a new one on the other side of the body (away from his heart). Before the surgery can take place, the infection needs to be gone/under control. There is only one doctor in Colorado that will even do this type of surgery as it is risky. My Grandpa is great man who has worked hard his whole life. He has a big family with lots of love for everyone. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he undergoes this procedure.

With Deepest Sympathy

Yesterday, I was saddened with the news my Best Friend Lindsay told me - Her Grandma Dosen passed away. What a shock - never expected. It is always hard to lose someone close to you. Grandma Dosen is a very good friend of the family and was almost like a Grandma to me. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dosen and Riggio family and hope they can find a closure in their loss. I know that Grandma Dosen's memory will still live on and her spirit will live in everyone's hearts. She is now in Heaven, a great place, and someday we will join her.

The Weather outside is Frightful....

In Colorado everyone says if you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes and it will change. Well the same saying goes for Oklahoma and I enjoy it as it reminds me of Colorado! I never realized how drastically the weather can change here! Yesterday it snowed! Now, I could believe Colorado getting a March snow storm, but Oklahoma?

6-Months Ago Today

I married my best friend!!! The one I Live for, Laugh with, and Love! Its crazy how quick time has flown!

March - Temp Work

Towards the middle of February I went to some temp agencies. I figured I should temp for a while and get a feel for exactly what I want. I also put myself in a situation to meet people and start networking. You never know who may know someone looking for someone to fill a position. In addition, I can also get a feel for all the different companies and their culture. I am excited for this adventure and all the wonderful things it can bring.

I started my first temp job the last week of February with Patterson Dental Supply (www.pattersondental.com) and will continue to be their branch administrator for a the next few weeks until their employee recovers from her surgery. Everyone at Patterson is so nice and has really welcomed me. They throw many events throughout the month and it is very interesting to see this side of the dental industry.

February

February was a quick month for us Okerlunds! February is the month of LOVE and our house was decorated with some valentines decor! As for all holidays, I like to have a holiday stick in the outside pot to greet guests as they come to our door. I couldn't find any garden stick, so I purchased all the art supplies to make our own!Joseph and I had a craft project hour and built our Valentine sticks!






We also celebrated my birthday on Friday February the 13th! It is a rarity for it to land on the actual day I was born! The weekend was filled with restaurants, shopping, and chick flicks! Joseph did all the laundry and I was able to relax! I am so lucky to have a such a great man in my life!

Also during this month I really started to look for a job. I was given a job offer but I turned it down as it truly was not what I wanted, the hours were long, and the benefits were not great. We are fortunate enough that I do not have to work and so I do not have to take a job unless its something I can see myself at for years to come!