A new look!

I've done some long-awaited and overdue blog spring cleaning!

While the same little old blog still exists (with all the same posts and the same purpose) I've given it a little make over and a new look.  In addition to the new layout and design, I've updated the About Us section and will continue to add to the Prayer Requests page occasionally (so check back every now and then - we need and value your prayers!).   

We can not express to you, Dear Readers, how much your friendships, responses, support and prayers mean to us.  Thank you for all the little and big ways you are a part of our lives!

And the winner is...

And the winner of our little Korean giveaway is....drumroll please,

DAN SCHMIDT

No, this was not rigged by my husband.  The random number generator landed on comment number 5.

Thanks to everyone who left a comment! It was fun to read and hear from some of you!

Leave a comment

I have had a number of people ask me how to leave a comment on this blog and also heard a few people say they wish they knew how to comment, so I'm posting a link below that walks through leaving a comment on a blog.  It has screen shots and instructions.  Hopefully this helps.  I will also put some instructions below and hopefully the link and my notes will be helpful to anyone wondering how to leave a comment!

Also, I may possibly have some upcoming things planned on the blog that might give some fun reasons to leave a comment!  Stay tuned.

Instructions for leaving a comment link:
 http://www.google.com/support/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=42399

My Instructions:
It will at first seem like a number of steps but really once you get the hang of it, it isn't too hard!

- At the bottom of each of my posts there is the word "comment."  Click on that and it will pull up a box that says "post a comment."  Write your comment in that box.
- After typing it up, look at the bottom of the comment box and there is a pull down menu, choose how you want to identify yourself.  If you have a google account, you can use that name/password (if you don't have an account you can set one up).  After you hit "Post Comment" it will take you to your log in screen and you can enter your account/password and then it will allow you to comment.  After you get the hang of it this way, it is the easiest way for you to comment and for me to view your comments. 
- Otherwise you can choose one of the other options.  If none of those work for you, choose  "anonymous" and comment that way, just be sure to include your name in your comment so I know who you are!
- After doing that hit "post comment" it will give you a word code to enter. 
-After that, it should post your comment. You can go back to my blog and check if it is there by clicking the "comment" button again and it will show any comments that have been posted.

If you haven't commented before or haven't tried it, I would encourage you to play around with it and try!  If you can't figure it out or have questions, feel free to let me know and I'll try to help. 

Remember, all comments are public so everyone who checks my blog can also read what you wrote.

Stay tuned because there may be some "interactive" blog posts coming up that it could benefit you to post a comment!

Thanks for reading and I look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day from the Housers!

Two days late (I realize) but you are loved, Dear Readers. 

 I'm just behind in my blogging!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, dear Readers!  Thank you to everyone who helped to make this Christmas away from home special for us and for Caleb (his first!). Thank you for remembering us with cards and pictures, for your thoughtful gifts, for taking time to skype, and for your love and care.  We felt loved and we hope you know our love for you too!

Happy First Thanksgiving, Caleb!

And here's to wishing each of you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving from the 3 of us!

We are truly thankful for each of you and very blessed to have you in our lives.

Love & Hugs, The Housers

Who reads this lil blog, anyway?

I'm still learning about this blogging business but recently noticed there is a 'stats' page and one feature on it is a map showing all the countries that have people who have viewed my blog.....It was fun to see becuase as I noted the different countries I had a pretty good idea of who in that country might be viewing our little blog....growing up an MK I know we have a lot of friends all over the world and it is fun to be connected to all of you.....Thanks for your love and support!

So far I've had views from the following countries: United States, Norway, Canada, Germany, South Korea (woohoo!), Singapore, India, Russia, Senegal, and Austria. If you are a distant friend keeping up with us through this blog, please leave a comment and let me know you're checking in with us!