Bierhanzl Beeswax

A place for the family tree to know all its' branches....

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

me and dc






One more picture from mothers day, my beeyoootiful tablecloth made by Leah and MJ (it's spread out on the futon for a better view). The DC trip was great, that's Edward, Barb and graham at the washington monument-we were enroute to the Smithsonian. I hope you can see ed and graham are wearing their big guy/little guy tee shirts from Marie. Two shots of us entering the pentagon parking lot-that's billy's inky arm in the mirror-and a shot of the number one washington national fans. i can't express how happy we were to be at edwards, we felt so comfortable in their teriffic home, and graham is too cute and smart, it was just perfect. we miss them soooo much. we love being "aunt emmy and unka billy.

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Hi from Centerport

Hi Everybody,
I have no idea how to do this but I'm determined to learn. Of course we're on our way out the door headed for the Wild West but I'm going to try and get Ed to help me add a few photos.
Thanks for setting up this family blog and for all the contributions, it seems like a great way to keep in touch.
I always have a lot to say, let's see how good I am at typing it instead.
Love to All, Doris

Trip to NY




My trip to New York was planned around a surprise baby shower for my friend Stephanie. I have known Steph for 17 years so no matter what, I wanted to be there. Harper and I had a surprisingly smooth flight up. Billy was kind enough to leave work and come get us. We had a relaxing afternoon, followed by a seriously delicious dinner (thank you mom!), followed by one of my all time favorite activities - sitting around a kitchen table with family, drinking a glass of wine, and talking. That was great. And after 9 months so far away, I was ready for it!
Mom and I went to the shower Saturday afternoon along with a college friend of mine. It was a sunny glorious day and there was a big yard for Harper to play in so I couldn’t have asked for more. The only sketchy moment was when Harper got stung by a bee! His little baby finger was pink and swollen. He only cried for a minute or so and after the swelling went down I was relived to think we may be able to cross bee-allergy off the list. A few hours later, Leah arrived at the shower with Emma and Jack. I was so excited for them to arrive. Hugs and smiles, hugs and smiles…By Saturday night, all nine of us were under one roof. I was so exhausted, not to mention Leah who had worked all day, drove three hours, and socialized at a baby shower!!! Anyway, Harper was asleep so I just collapsed on the couch.
With three moms in one house, we spent the much of Sunday morning celebrating. We made a yummy eggs benedict brunch, hot coffee, and cold mimosas. Yes please! Later on, Louise, Jill, Jordan, and Quinn joined us. Wow, now that’s 5 mamas under one roof. We had a great time. The kids jumped themselves silly on the trampoline and although Harper was being a total mama bug, he did get some good one-on-one time with Roux (sorry Louise, I forgot the correct spelling). Hey Mom, we forgot to take an “after” picture of us in the kitchen with Louise and Jill…Next time. So, Sunday night was another home-run dinner (thank you mom!) followed by a little r&r. Boy was I going to need it because on Monday things went south. First I had to say good bye to everyone and then my 1st plane was delayed out of Newburg. I hung out with Harper in the airport. My flight home consisted of 3 planes and because the first plane was delayed there was a good chance that I would miss my second or third plane. If I had checked any of my luggage it would be gone for sure. So there I was carrying around a baby, car seat, pack-N-Play, back pack, and diaper bag. Umm….no, I didn’t need that vertebrae! Ok, so I got on that first delayed plane which landed 30 minutes after my second plane took off. No biggie, I just had to wait 2 hours in the airport lugging around a baby, car seat, pack-N-play, etc, until the next plane to Charlotte left. Unfortunately, that flight put me in Charlotte 2 minutes after my flight to Athens left. I was SO determined to make that flight to Athens though. I thought if the plane landed early (which it did) I could run and make it. I HAD to make it because if not, there wasn’t another flight to Athens until the next day. Some check-in lady told me I would never make it and I immediately burst in to tears. What a jerk. But at least some man near by felt bad for me and offered to carry my car seat and pack-N-play. To make a long story a little shorter, I never caught that plane to Athens. I got to the gate 10 min before departure and they wouldn’t let me on because the door of the plane was already closed. I begged and cried and that mean lady wouldn’t let me on. She informed me that they had paged me two times before they closed the airplane door. I told her that I didn’t hear the page because I was 35,000 feet in the air!!!! I figured Karma would surly get her for stranding me and my baby in the airport. The only option was for us to catch a flight to Atlanta 4 hours later. Reluctantly I took it which meant Josh would have to drive an hour and a half in the middle of the night to come get us. Fortunately, since this was the final leg of my journey I was finally able to check my luggage. Even though I checked the bigger items I was still quite a sight with a baby bjorned to my stomach, a big ol’ backpack strapped to my back and a bulging diaper baby slung across the whole mess. Can you believe that when we finally arrived at the Atlanta airport, which is a tremendous facility, the train that is supposed to take us to baggage claim was BROKEN! The walk felt like a mile although it was probably only nine tenths. But, I must say I met so many nice and helpful people during my journey home. I couldn’t have done it with out them. So it was a bit of an adventurous ending to a wonderful trip, we are home safe and sound and looking forward to our next trip up this summer.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Pics from Mothers Day


Just a few pics from .... mothers day of course. You cannot keep Ari from playing anywhere, in all elements. :0) I think I will be taking Ari's picture playing at the playground for decades. Although she looks chill here, beautiful Quinn some how did the trampoline on one leg! Sweet little Harper was so amazing, such a mama bug, and so incredibly kissable, well, at least sniffable, It's the one thing he will share with me and it's the best. and of course Mj, Jill, and Louise looked amazing as always. Everytime I go to mom's, she and Billy are knee deep in a crossword. I love that. It was awesome to see everyone...really such a great day.

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Greetings from Michigan

Hey everyone, sorry it's taken awhile to post. John and I have been pretty busy lately. We just celebrated my 28th birthday yesterday, which was also the third anniversary of our engagement. I've got John home for a bit, then he leaves Sunday for a brief tour with his free jazz band, Graveyards. Then, in June, he's off to Australia with Wolf Eyes for 10 days. I've posted a video of Wolf Eyes playing at a festival in Austria, via youtube.com. (John is the guy on the left.) There are more videos of them on that site, but be warned, their music isn't for everyone!



We're still busy with our band, Dead Machines, releasing about an album a month! We're playing a festival in Seattle in September and are planning on a brief tour of Belgium and France in January.
Click here for a review and sound clips of our latest LP, "Dead End on Olson St."
We've also been working on our podcast, Inside Inzane Studios and our label American Tapes.

Work has been great; I'm still working at NOISE, a weekly in Lansing. I'm a copy editor, which means I do pretty much everything you can imagine - edit articles, write headlines, write articles, design layouts, prepare articles for the Internet, etc. We have a really tight-knit staff that works well together, so it's a fun job.

We've still got three cats - Lula, Tex and Daisy. Here's a photo of them comforting me recently when I was ill. And a photo of the Olsons.

Well, I've gotta jet. I love reading about what's going on with everyone. You all look amazing! I can't wait to have babies of my own!
Lots of love,
Tovah

Javelina's



Could javalina's be a reacurring theme? Here is one doing time in a local zoo, they called them peccaries and said they are in no way pigs. I still make the pig connection in my head anyway. Apparently they eat plants. The next pic is me with the rusty steal javalina at work, visiting Texans say they can be scary and nasty. What do you think Betsy? Not so? He will probably be living in store for a while..... I would love to set them both free..... in my backyard...

Sunday, May 21, 2006

I'm 49




hi,
well here's my first try, with my faithful assistant (Ariana) at my side. My birthday was fun, here's my cake and my own personal concert. Ok, so its actually Taylors recital and Sharons sons shower. Also my yard the day before mothers day.thanks for the cute card doris!

Saturday, May 20, 2006

The cake I would have made you...


Happy 49th Birthday Mom!
I love you.
XOXO

Friday, May 19, 2006

Snowy Owls have a 64'' wing span!!!!


Okay, okay, it is definatly time for a new post.... I must say that I have nothing terribly exciting to say. I will tell you that I am still very intersted in hearing all about the lives of our ever mysterious kin- Tovah and Zara. I am also hoping to see some pictures of Doris and Eddy Spaghetti and the family at Disney, some info on Barbara's pregnancy, an update on Dustin, and a report from Joyce saying that the girl downstairs cannot stand her needy puppy a minute longer! (Just so you know, I had to look up the spelling of 'spaghetti', and that is just pathetic, considering that I eat it at least once a week.) I did recieve some wonderful news today. The pre-school that I wanted Jackson to attend in the fall let us know that we are off the waiting list, and on the enrollment list!! A big relief for me, it's a wonderful, beautiful place just down the road. I even love their website, you can see it here ,if you are so inclined. I may be giving you more information than you want to know, but I want to know maybe more than you want me to know about all of you.... and I wanted to see if I could figure out how to add a link in a post...... two birds I suppose. Speeking of birds, Alan saw a two foot tall Snowy Owl on his way home from work today. Just on his way back to the Arctic tundra I guess....stopping to check out Genoa a.k.a. pretty little middle of nowhere......

Sunday, May 07, 2006

Value World etc



I also shopped at several other stores. Wow!that depressed economy in Michigan is great!
That there is Tovah in her kitchen. I wish I could figure out how to get captions next to pictures.
Here I am checking out the goods and posing in a new shirt with Randy the Roach.
Duh, Value World is the best thrift store ever. Cheap prices,wide selection, i get my entire wardrobe there, Eddie Bauer jeans, Banana Republic shirts, etc.

Jack Be Nimble


Here is Jack, the little monkey on my back...He recently got a haircut.... his first cut that was given by someone other than me. He immidiatly looks soo much older(and well groomed). I suppose he actualy is. We are all getting older while waiting for pics from value world (such suspence!).....what is value world? Is it a like a dollar store? Tovah- what have you been up to lately? I have a suspicion that your life is interesting...... what do you do in Ypsilante? Also, this goes out to everyone- I have been attempting to find a new pooch, and I am wondering if anyone has a lead on a boston terrier who needs a home? I just like them, though I will happily take any advice on adopting a pup of any sort....... the kids and I have been missing and craving one. I think I'm going to recieve a restraining order from petfinder if we don't find the right dog soon.....

Friday, May 05, 2006

hi everybody

its ariana and i'm just checking this thing out and saying hi to everybody
thats all :)

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Bierhanzl Beeswax

Bierhanzl BeeswaxI'm going to visit Tovah tomorrow, keep an eye out for exciting pictures from the Ypsilante Value World!

Monday, May 01, 2006

I'm trying this



This was a friendly roadside javelina-kinda looks like Hammy, huh?


Tom holding a horned toad lizard in Texas. He likes to get up close and personal with the critters. OK, thats all I can do for now , everything is very slow to load and I'm getting very frustrated. Is it me? or is that how it goes? Love, Betsy

Solidarity


Baby Bierhanzl says...

thumbs up Uncle Dustin!