Well June has already come and gone...lots to update on. A few weeks ago Pete and I drove up to a cabin in Michigan with the whole Hildebrandt family...unfortunately Pete doesn't have any vacation time yet so he was only able to stay for the weekend, and I stayed for the rest of the week and drove home with Erik and Alyssa. The weather was a little cool throughout the week be we found things to keep ourselves busy.

We spent some time at the park...

Went to Sleepy Bear National Lakeshore and did some sand dune climbing...

Took a few naps...

And enjoyed summer...

Happy Anniversary Erik and Alyssa!!!

3 Days and Counting...

Happy 1st Anniversary to Mary and Pete!

The happy couple then...



















And now...

































WOW!!! Must have been a rough year! Ha, ha! Love you guys!

So hard to believe it is the middle of May already...where the first part went I have no idea. Quick updates about the Nemeths. I am looking forward to the end of the school year, only a few more weeks. Looking back the year did go pretty quickly...Pete and I have been spending our time at home outside trying to get plants in and landscaping done, never seems to end! However, I love flowers and spring so all in all not a bad thing.
This past weekend we went up to Sheboygan to see my parents and to attend my high school reunion. It was fun to catch up with high school friends, hear what everyone is doing and think that we may keep in touch, which is really I will see you again in several years when we have another one of these.

Go figure, I am posting on my own blog, what a concept. Glad to have friends that will keep things updated even if I don't!!!

Last week of April...hard to believe.

Last week I left on Wednesday for Minnesota for the National Teachers Conference with 3600 other Lutheran School Teachers. I got to see lots of friends, former teachers, and college classmates. Elizabeth and I did venture to the Mall of America one afternoon for a little shopping since I had never been there! All in all it was fun to spend time with friends and catch up. Now I am trying to get back in the swing of school as we near the end of the year. One more week of Track Practice and then our one meet of the season next week. Then the planning of Fun and Field Day, which is usually a great day, just lots of planning ahead of time. Then it will be the end of another school year, it is really amazing how fast the time goes.

Over the weekend while I was gone Pete worked on putting in a new electical box, he 0nly has 2 more rooms to hook up and and he will be able to cross another project off of his list. It is exciting that while there are always things to do around a house, the list appears to be getting shorter!!

Here are a few pictures from the last couple of days...

The View from the Hotel Room of the City

College Roommates Miriam and Elizabeth

Our little outing

Jonah has left the building! (Trinity, that is!) The performances of "Go, Go, Jonah" went very, very well! (The boys, my mom, and I went to the afternoon showing and we all greatly enjoyed it! Way to go, Mary!) So, as of Friday night, Mary was finished with the musical. So you would think that Monday would bring a sense of relief and a bit of relaxation. But, NO! Track started on Monday! Woo-hoo! And guess who is the coach???? That's right, the one, the only, the multi-talented....Mary! Oh, and she leaves Wednesday for the National Conference.

In Pete news, he's been working some overtime, is just getting over a cold, and spent the weekend in southern Indiana camping with "the guys". Fun times.

Mary has been busy preparing for the big 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade production of: Go, Go, Jonah! And at this point, two days before the big show, Mary will just be happy when Jonah has gone!

Hello, all. Alyssa here, posting on Mary's behalf. Mary's little Spring Break has come and gone...much too quickly in Mary's opinion. She didn't go anywhere warm over her break, and the temperatures were not too high here...actually, it snowed. Mary and Pete enjoyed Easter at home. Ma and Pa Haecker, along with Greg, Dawn, Hannah, and Cole, made the trip to LaPorte for Easter dinner. Ma and Pa Haecker stayed in town until Wednesday, helping Mary with various projects around the house. The rest of the week, Mary tried to do some housework, schoolwork, and find some time to relax. Pete and Mary have also been spending time driving the greater Valparaiso area trying to locate some land on which to build (with a second lot nearby for their dear friends, Alyssa and Erik). Mary is back in the full swing of things at school. Report cards go out Friday. She's getting things going for Fun and Field Day which isn't for several weeks, but requires a lot of planning. So....Mary will be posting again in about 9 weeks, when the school year has ended. :) She sends her love to all!

Less than 6 hours from now, I will be one happy camper!! Spring Break can't come soon enough, however can anyone explain how today is the first day of spring and they are predicting snow for tomorrow??? Ready for Spring!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Tate!!!

Thumbs up for a great birthday for a great little guy!!!

The snow is melting and hopefully Spring will be here soon!!! Things at the Nemeth household having been moving right along, Pete is enjoying his new job and learning many new things along the way...last week he got to drive a backhoe (he was pretty excited about it), this week he is possibly working round the clock fixing a gas leak...each week brings a new adventure, but all in all it has been a good change. Last week brought the last home athletic event for the year at Trinity...now it doesn't mean that sports are completely over but each small step makes me happy! I also am proud to report that the 5th grade class brought 10 baby chicks into the world last week! It is one of my favorite class projects of the year, the kids were sad to see them leave last Friday, however we had had them the last week of their incubation and then their first week of life. Like I said one of my favorites, but also glad for them to leave and not have constant chirping in our room anymore!

This past weekend we celebrated Tate's 2nd Birthday...boy how time flies!!! I have posted a few pictures from the last week. Looking forward to a short week and then Spring Break!

One chick hatching in the incubator which was hooked up via a camera to a tv screen and a few students watching the ones that had already been moved to the box!

One of the cute yellow chicks!!

5 of our 10 Chicks

The Happy Hildebrandt Family after the Farmyard Birthday Party!!!

Two Hildebrandt Boys sporting their farmer overalls!!

Did I mention when I married Pete I moved to the snow belt?!? Last night Pete got the driveway all plowed when he got home from work, we shoveled off the deck from the snowfall the night before and we thought we were good to go...Little did we realize there was much more to come. This morning when I got up I walked through our living room thinking I just wasn't seeing clearly as I looked at Pete's truck parked in the driveway...I opened the back door to let Bailey out and I realized there was a little more snow than just a dusting. Bailey took 2 steps out and turned around and looked at me as he realized he would have to tunnel his way out. Needless to say the lake effect snow left us about 14.5 inches last night and they are calling for a total of 20 inches when its all said and done today. Pete plowed a pathway to the end of the driveway so we could get out...here are a few pictures for you to enjoy!

Bailey's path out the backyard

A "little" snow by the back door

The back deck, not sure where the deck ends!

My drive to school!!!

Latest Levi update...
They once again had to take Levi up to Chicago earlier this week because he was dehydrated and not himself. So long story short, he has gallstones. They will do a few more tests tomorrow, you can read Luke and Tammy's page for more of an update! Continue to pray for their family...they are amazing parents!!!

Levi is home. Many prayers of Thanksgiving for all that God has done, please continue to pray that his recovery is quick!!!

On a Nemeth Family note...BASKETBALL is OVER for me. I must say I am very thankful and excited. However, don't fear Volleyball did start on Monday as to not have things be boring around here. Yet that is not nearly the same time commitment as basketball and it will be over in just a little more than a month!! Pete is still waiting on more information about his new job, hopefully soon we will know more details to pass along.

Other than that, nothing much new in our little world. Enjoy a few more pictures from our last big snow fall!

This crazy dog doesn't want to miss anything, including us shoveling!

Does anyone see a problem with these pictures? Bailey thinks I can be replaced!

He got booted!!!

Just a quick update, Levi is out of surgery!!! Many prayers have been answered. He did have a rough night last night, however seems to be doing better this morning when his parents could hold him instead of him laying down!! Please continue to pray that his recovery is quick and without complication!!!

Levi before surgery

Today is the day that the son of good friends of ours has major surgery...Please pray that the doctors can do all they hope to do and that Levi's recovery is quick!!!

Yes we are still alive!!! Lots going on thats for sure, never seems to be a dull moment!! Lets see if I can give a recap and not keep you for hours....

Packer Game several weeks ago was lots of fun, very cold in fact the 3rd coldest in NFL history, but I would do it all over again if given the opportunity! Unfortunatly they lost in overtime, thus bringing another season of football to a close.

My sister-in-laws Angie and Dawn

My Mom, Katie,Cole, Aaron and Hannah

The whole gang, bundled up and ready to go!!!

My nephew Aaron and my dad

Pete's first game, can't you see the big smile on his face!

The end of January my 5th and 6th grade science classes took my favorite field trip of the year to the Challenger Learning Center! We once again went to the moon and came back safely!! I think a good time was had by all and Pete even got to meet me at Wendy's for lunch that day...nice to see him even for brief periods!!

The next days and weeks have been spent primarly in a gym practicing or playing basketball. Although sad as it is (tears streaming from my eyes) can you read the sarcasm this weekend will be the last tournament of the season, thus also bring another season of basketball to close!!

Last Friday was spent at home enjoying a snowday (I may not be as happy when we have to make it up but enjoy the moment right?) It was nice to get some things done around the house and also spend some of my day with the Hildebrandt family!!

This past weekend Pete worked on refinishing one of the rooms in the basement that had to be redone after some water got in over the summer. Sunday we cheered the Giants on to a victory at a superbowl party with friends. No I am not a fair weather fan, the Packers are and will be my number one team, however I didn't want the Patriots to go undefeated!!

And here we are at the current week..in my little world it is Spirit Week...indeed yesterday I wore my PJ's to school and never fear the Hawaiian shirt will be coming out later this week!!

Happy Thursday to one and all!!! Another week quickly coming to an end but not without adventure. Last Sunday we noticed that plumbing at our house wasn't right, so Pete worked on it much of the afternoon only to believe that the septic tank needed to be pumped out. Monday that occurred and still it wasn't working...after I got home from basketball games Monday night, Pete and I worked on it some more only to determine that we weren't getting anywhere and we would need to call someone on Tuesday. Pete was heading out of town on Wednesday and I had D.A.R.E. graduation for my 5th graders and more basketball games Tuesday. So thus Wed. was the day, I stayed home from school to wait for my friend and yours the plumber. He arrived, and looked around and then cleaned out the pipes of tree branches and who knows what else. This meaning that we can once again shower, go the bathroom, and do laundry normally!!! Really it is the simple things in life that make me the happiest. Pete arrived home last night and here we are today. More games for me tonight and tomorrow and then the best news of the week...drum roll please....
We will be going to the Packer Game on Sunday...yes it will be cold but none the less I along with 10 other of my family members will be cheering on the Pack. GO PACK GO
Well I do believe that is the latest at the Nemeth household... have a great rest of the week!

This Nemeth Family update brought to you by Alyssa :)

If you are looking for Mary between now and mid-February, the best places to look are either at Trinity or a gymnasium somewhere in Indiana. She will be quite busy with school and basketball for the next several weeks.

Mary and Pete enjoyed their first Christmas as husband and wife. On Christmas Eve, the Hildebrandts came over to exchange gifts and then have soup for dinner before we all headed to church for the children's program/Christmas Eve service. After church, Mary and Pete stopped by home to pick up Bailey and then traveled to Illinois to Mary's brother Greg's house. There they met up with Greg, Dawn, Hannah, and Cole, as well as Mama and Papa Haecker. Christmas Day brought the exchanging and opening of lots of gifts, the consuming of a great deal of delicious food, and a few home improvement projects. They spent Christmas night there and the next day they continued the projects (some electrical work in the garage, i believe), ventured out to some stores to exchange/return a few items and purchase some items on sale, and then went bowling before heading back home to LaPorte. Pete took the rest of the week off from work to do some plumbing projects at home and Mary kept busy with basketball, a little shopping, and some general house "stuff". Both are back to work now and looking forward to the end of basketball season so that they'll see one another again :)

Here are a couple pictures from Christmas Eve with the Hildebrandts (Sorry, those are the only pictures I've got!)
Pete and Mary on their first Christmas Eve as a married couple (Mary's blue and silver ornament tree is barely visible behind them)
















The "whole" family... Pete, Mary, and Bailey Dog





















Tate and Mary checking out the Magnadoodle
















Mary watching Tate model the bath puppets she gave to Tate and Cade
















A cute kid on Mary's snowman blanket (no, the blanket isn't new...the kid is just cute!)





















While waiting for dinner Tate crawled into Bailey's crate...Bailey was a bit confused. :)
















On behalf of the Nemeth Family...We hope that you all had a very merry Christmas and that you receive God's richest blessings in this new year!

Well, it is now only 5 days till Christmas and I ask where the month of December went? Well none the less, one more day of school and then vacation...yippie!!! As for what we have been up to, Pete has been traveling some, working nights for a week and definitely keeping himself busy. I have spent much time in gyms coaching basketball and doing all the other fun activities that come along with being AD. However, after tomorrow Pete and I will both have some time off and we are excited. We will be seeing Pete's sister and family on Saturday to celebrate Christmas and we will then venture up to IL to my brothers for Christmas. As for the rest of the week, Pete has projects planned and I would like to rediscover my house!!! I hope you all have a great weekend at we look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior!

Tate as his usual "ham" self

Pete and Bailey enjoying an evening at home

Pete and Tate doing a little coloring

Tate waking up from a little nap

Fun Day!!!!

Erik, Alyssa, Tate and Cade came over this morning. The boys minus Cade went to Bass Pro and a few other random places, while Alyssa and I made soup for lunch and worked on wrapping Christmas presents. Indeed, unlike some people it is one of my favorite activities related to the Christmas season. Pete and I were suppose to head up to IL to a Christmas party with Dave and Elizabeth at a college friend's house, however due to not so pleasant weather we decided to stay home and not fight the snow and ice. Alyssa and I ended up running a few errands before the roads got bad. Hopefully this even the rest of the Christmas decorations can get up, we shall see.

So yes Thanksgiving has come and gone along with a trip to Nebraska for Pete, a week of school for me, 2 basketball games ( the girls won 1 of 2 not bad I would say), 2 practices, a few snow showers, Christmas decorating, and a few other random things!! And yes here we are at another week...lets see 2 more basketball games, 2 more practices, a husband who is working midnights (silly me why would I want to see him) and whatever else should happen to arrive!!! Oh well it keeps us from getting bored. This weekend seemed to go by quickly but we did get to spend time with the Hildebrandt gang friday night for dinner before Erik left to go hunting. Saturday, Pete and I did leaves for one last time, put up the Christmas lights outside, did some Christmas shopping and went to a VU basketball game. Sunday was spend waiting for the Comcast guy to repair cables that were taken down in the snow/sleet/freezing rain storm and some reorganizing downstairs along with a shopping trip to the outlet mall with Alyssa. Hope everyone has a great week and perhaps something so exciting will happen this week that I will need to share it with everyone and if not than perhaps I will give you the same weekly update!!!

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, hard to believe, however I am not minding being off from school. Our school had our teachers conference in Indy the past couple of days and we have Wednesday off as well. A nice change from previous years. No real new and exciting news to pass on. Basketball is in full swing, games start the Tuesday we return from break....should be interesting. I have seen improvement so we will count that as a positive. Pete will be traveling to Nebraska the week following Thanksgiving so I will hold down the fort. As for Thanksgiving we will be heading to my brothers in IL on Thursday and spending the day with my parents, Greg and Dawn's family as well as part of Dawn's family. Should be a fun day...and yes we will be planning our eating time around the Packer Game. I have to admit it is much more fun to watch the game with fellow fans rather than those cheering against me, which is usually the norm. I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving and enjoys time with friends and family. May God bless your time together and keep you safe in your travels:)

Back to school! This is my last week before Thanksgiving break, hard to believe the holidays are already here. This past weekend Pete and I went up to IL and ventured to the IKEA store, then went to my brothers and had dinner with my parents, Greg, Dawn, Hannah and Cole before venturing back home. Sunday was spent putting together shelves bought at IKEA, laundry and unpacking yet more boxes that have been stored in the basement! Sunday night we went to Erik and Alyssa's for dinner and to catch up a bit after a busy weekend for them with Cori and Ed's wedding!! All in all it was a productive day weekend!

See even a wedding picture just to show why it was actually time to change the blog from Mary and Pete's wedding to the Nemeth family!!! Another week done. Basketball is in full swing...and only one more week until Thanksgiving break. I am not sure where the weeks are going!!

Well it is time I finally started using this blog! We have updated it from Wedding to family! Hopefully I can actually start updating on a more regular basis.