A New Car For The Overlands!

We bought our very first used car:) We've always been given free old cars before so this was a big step for us. We settled for a 94 toyota tercel with 131000 kms on it. We hope it will last us awhile....and will actually be a car worth fixing. We were waffling between this one and a 91 nissan sentra, but it turns out Jeremiah's brother bought that one, so we will see who made the better choice:)

NEW HAIR COLOR

A Paper Bag Princess Halloween!

It was a pretty low key halloween this year, but I couldn't resist dressing up. My friend Nicole agreed to go trick or treating with me and we got TONS of candy! It was great. Later Jeremiah and I went to the SCARIEST haunted house. Wow. It was Fun!!!

Happy Thanksgiving With the Sorensons!

Square Dance Takes on A New Element

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!

The Happiest Discoers

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!

A Perfect Movie

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!For those of you unaware of the identicalness of Bry and Max Weinberg, this will sure convince you. Thanks Shannon for introducing us to this site:)

Wow, who would've guessed Sesame Street would've met James Blunt. This is great:)

Transitions



School started this week and I am finding myself struggling to adjust. I am watching the leaves as they turn color, and fall. Instead of appreciating the beauty of autumn I find myself dreading what I know follows. Months of cold. Transitions are always hard. It takes effort to re-orientate onself to new things and new people. However new things and new people are what shapes and molds a person, so transistions are a necessary phase to go through. I guess we have to commit to transistions, perservere through, and look forward for whats ahead. Remind me of this when I have to roll out of bed at 7am to make my 8am day long class:)

A Few More Photos

A Post From the Ones Who Never Post:)

So we are back in Calgary after some adventures working fair...mainly fighting off wasps and angry customers in the candy stand:) Our house is starting to come together...yay. Well actually mostly just the living room, so these are the photos that you will see, we'll add more of the other rooms for those interested as they get cleared out....

So when thinking of a theme for the room we decided to make it a MAC friendly room. So we went with White furniture (the only color that slightly compliments our struggling brown Renter style home carpet.) Also we added the table behind the futon to act as a nice breakfast type bar and a nice place to surf the WEB...we still need some sweet bar stools for it, which we will keep looking for a nice bargain! We hope to eventually get an IMAC which will replace our retro Red TV...imported from Russia we think. The channels on the top are letters not numbers. I think it may be the TV on the old episodes of Full House if anyone remembers...We want the IMAC to be a second computer/TV. Jeremiah and I find that we are both wanted to use the computer at the same time...so figure we'll benefit from the second computer:) There are a few more key items still needed in the room such as curtains etc..but it is coming. I wish I had a before picture...it looked so bad, but just pretend you saw a picture of a really horrible room, and these photos will look amazing:) So yeah we hope you enjoy some of these photos and can give our blog another chance. Now that we are back in Calgary...and catching FREE wireless waves from our neighbor we should be looking in good shape for some Blogging action....

Help From Albertan Married Women!

So this is along with my previous blog, but I am just needed some help...How did you all go about changing your name over??? I got my license changed, but what do you need to change over your SIN # etc??? Did you all legally change your names for the $200??? Just wondering what my plan of action should be. Thanks!

What's in a name? that which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet



So today I made the BIG move of beginning to change my name over at various institutions. My driver's license is on its way with the new name of Amy Overland....Weird. At the registry place they asked me to sign my new name, then and there. All of a sudden it hit me, this was the moment that Amy Sorenson was no more. I hadn't thought of how to sign this new name, but I quickly scribbled something which is now my lifelong signature. Now don't get me wrong, I am very proud and excited to take on my new husband's name, however something deep inside me felt sad. It's almost like I must have a funeral or tribute to the existence of the Sorenson name, to properly make the switch. After deep breathing and kind coaching from Jeremiah however I was able to recover from my anxiety of this life changing moment in my life. But it is happening, my email, facebook and banking have made the switch. More than that, I was shopping at a great scrapbooking store, which I haven't been to before and they asked me (for purposes of their customer database) "What's your first name?" I replied quickly "Amy". They then followed with the inevitable second question "Great, and what's your last name?" I hesitated slightly, but knowing what needed to be done, I stood tall and boldly proclaimed "Overland!" So this it, scrapbookers paradise can prove it...I am Amy Overland, hear me roar!

NOTE: The title, (though maybe out of context, as my knowledge in Shakespear is limited), somehow gave me comfort that though my name has changed (which is beautiful, I love my husband's name) I am still ME, AMY, and a name, just like the rose which would smell sweet no matter what it be called, does not change who I am....so if I am called Amy Sorenson, Amy Overland, James, Stika, Swazi, even Jason (random nickmames) I am ME! yay. I feel better now. But I still may need to have the memorial service :)

Honeymoon....coming to an end

Jeremiah and I have had a great time in Florida for the past week. The weather wasn't always great, but it has been warm and so fun being able to hang out and BE married! It is very nice. Right now we are at the airport in Fort Lauderdale. We are very early. Airports can be a drag...but we discovered free WIRELESS so that is pretty sweet for me, and Jeremiah has his good ole N.T. Wright book, so he's content. We look forward to getting back to Calgary and getting the house set up. I have been watching lots of HGTV so I have been getting ideas and am itching to decorate and renovate...!!!!! We have a way smaller budget than the HGTV people use but maybe we can swing a few cool updates..... Anyway I don't know much of what to say, but wanted to say hi, and that it'll be good to be seeing you all soon....through internet or the Calgary connection. Here are a couple pictures...

We Did It!!! We Got Married!

On June 16, 2007 at 1pm in the afternoon, Jeremiah and I actually got married! It was such an exciting time! The ceremony, was beautiful ( I am somewhat biased I suppose) but we received many pleaseant compliments from our guests! Huge thanks goes out to people involved in the wedding. Amanda Wig, Kara (my awesome sis) and Jesse (my sweet bro) played so nicely as I came down the aisle. My uncle Brian Rude played "My Father's World" a beautiful piano arrangement by Chris Rice, Lance Odegard sang so awesomely during communion. We were so blessed to have him with us. Kristel and Caleb sung together beautifully as well. We had so many friends and family come together and work together to make the weekend just perfect. I won't name them all here, but THANK you friends and family!!!!! We love you so much.

We are now settling into our new Calgary (rented) home. Jeremiah has his last day of work tomorrow before we take off for a sweet week long Floida Va-cay! IT'll be nice to relax and enjoy each other. You kind of go in wedding withdrawal though...there is so much that goes into planning the day, and then it is gone in a flash. IT was beautiful though and we have great pics (Thanks Avey) and video (thanks messiah team and Laverne) to remember it! It was a blessing to have so many people we love dearly all together. True blessing!

Well I am now a wife...and Jeremiah a husband! Today we took on fairly traditional roles, Jeremiah worked a hard long day (physically) and I stayed in the home, cleaning house, organizing and even cooking supper for the guys! Wow. Life will get busy and I won't always have time to be home all day, but for now it is fun. Jeremiah is my best friend and I couldn't ask for a better roomate and life partner! So here's to our life together! Jeremiah is sleeping soundly as I write...I will go to bed soon too! I just wanted to say a quick hello, and update our blog as it has been awhile. We love you friends and fam! Thank you for being you.

OUR FIRST HOME

This past week, Jeremiah and I have been on the hunt for our first home. We were getting really down at the crazy increase in Calgary rental prices. We looked at a few suites in the 1000$ range that were not that great AT ALL. Who can pay 1000$ a month....anyway we were not in house looking mode, but decided to go for a drive and came across a for rent sign. Seemed like a great area so we made the call...and it paid off. We were the chosen ones according to our new landlord. Thanks all for praying for us. We think we will really enjoy this place. It'll be fun setting up our new place with our stuff. We were unable to take any photos when we met our landlord, but here are a couple of outside ones. We are in the left lower suite. Can't wait to post pics that will be of us moving in :) The wedding is only 1 month away....:)

Wine Making Done!
This past week, Jeremiah and I have been able to get lots done in prep for our sweet day coming up. One being the bottling, filtering, corking and sealing our home made wine! Here are a few photos of our fun time with the process!

JER CAME HOME

On thursday Jeremiah came home from the Florida adventure. He drove it alone in 3 days. Surprised me 2 days early which was AWESOME!

Explanation of First Video

I am talking about how I think I am more stable that my roommate was when she underwent oral sedation. I am not so sure I believe myself from watching this video:) Thanks by the way everyone for thinking of me and praying for me. All went fairly well. Do check the blogg later, I will put on a more swollen picture of me for all to enjoy:) I look quite square!

My Dental Sedation Adventure
On April 20th I went under oral (pills) sedation. Fun times. My mom was kind to come out and be my caregiver, which was much needed. It's crazy because from the time I sat down in the dental chair to waking up in a comfy nest in my living room I remember NOTHING. Which is probably for the best I don't think it would of been very comfortable to feel 3 wisdoms get yanked and 6 fillings get done. Anyway I gave my mom permission to take some videos of how I acted under sedation so I could see myself. Here are a couple clips, and pictures. I will put a couple new ones on later, as my cheek is a lot more swollen. Jeremiah, how do you like your love?? You are kind I know you love me. (P.S. For the record while I am doing all this Jeremiah is in Daytona Beach Florida, am I jealous..???) No I am happy you are having fun! I love you.