nick and november --- est. august 05, 2006

Yahoo for spring!!

2008-05-20T19:38:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Grand Island! We are all really happy that spring has arrived! We have been working hard outside in our yard. Nov has flowers planted and the place is bursting with color! We did some major landscaping last fall and this spring. Nick took out about 8 bushes in front of the house when he had some forced free time in the fall. Then last Saturday we cleared a huge flower bed and Nov was a planting crazy woman! Eli and Sampson love the warm weather too. Eli tries to sneak outside at any opportunity. He has found a way to get out of the fenced in yard and likes to lay under the big rose bush in front. Sampson loves to play with his toys and going to the park. We have started playing Frisbee golf at Stolley Park and Sampson loves to chase the squirrels!! The puppy found a new friend tonight, our friend Josh has a Great Dane named Duncan, and they wore each other out! Next week Sampson's girlfriend, Jasmine is coming to stay for a week. They have so much fun playing together, and he is really sad for about 2 days after she leaves.

We are really looking forward to our vacation in a couple weeks, we are going out to Cortez, CO for our friend Mark's wedding. We are stopping on the way out to see friends in Parker, and Colorado Springs. Then taking our time coming back, camping in Estes Park, and seeing family in Fort Collins. We hope you have a great spring!!
Nick, Nov, Eli and Sampson

In Like a Lamb..

2008-03-03T21:04:00.000-08:00

March is always such a wonderful month! Why? Well, it means february is over! The groundhogs annual prediction of 6 more weeks of winter is wrapping up and the sun even comes out to delight us every once in a while. For the first time in about 4 months I can see my grass again. Not such a pretty sight at first, but then after a little love it will look great again! Saturday was a more than spactacular day here in Grand Island, a high of near 70 degrees. I spent most of the day enjoying the sunshine in every way I could, including bringing my grill back to life after a 4 month hiatus under the dark and dreary grill cover. Now, after a day as it is in Nebraska, we are back to blustery winds and highs of closer to 40 degrees with a little snow and rain mix.

I am excited for this month mostly because we are transitioning into the Spring weather, plus we get to Spring ahead in our clocks next week. I love the longer days and seeing daylight past 7 o'clock. Coming up in a couple of weeks, I get an amazing opportunity to preach for the first time at church. Am I scared? You bet, but also, I have to say studying my Bible for this has been one of the best things I have done in a while and am having a lot of fun doing it. I preach on Good Friday and I am tackling the subject of Doubt. Interested? Come on up and take a listen. Otherwise I can send you the digital copy later.

The house is still great and I am conquering little home improvements every week. November and I are forming and molding our house more and more to fit us and it truly is home. If home is where the heart is, then I suppose we are where we are supposed to be. God's many blessings to us in Grand Island have been in areas which we have not expected, for example, my new job, the women November works with and the friendships we have made. It's great to know that we are a part of something greater, even though we don't typically know where we are going.

Well, that is all for now. Drop by and say hi, stay a weekend or two, or maybe just a phone call. Enjoy what is to come and we will see you soon!

nick & nov

The long winter!

2008-01-20T18:43:00.000-08:00

Well.. it is freezing here in central Nebraska! And I mean freezing! Temp right now feels like -4, with a high of 8 degrees tomorrow! We are staying warm and keeping entertained by chasing the puppy around the house. I made a veggie beef stew and stuck it in the crock pot for tomorrow's supper, we are looking forward to the warmth that will bring. We had good news this weekend, our good friend Mark got engaged! We look forward to their wedding this summer, and the trip to Colorado for the event. Nick is loving his job at the church! It allows him to use his creative side, as well as getting to talk to all sorts of people! November is enjoying her work as well, she has a great group of people to work with. November's younger borther just got great news about a job. He will be working for Flying H Genetics in Arapahoe, NE. He will be working with cattle and getting paid for it, his dream job! Even though he will be working with Gelbvieh instead of Herefords!! We will miss having him close, and Sampson will really miss his cousin Walker! But we are super happy for him. Well..... a great disappointment.. the Packers just lost, no Super Bowl for them. Nick is now in deep mourning. It could be days before he gets over this! We hope you keep warm have a wonderful Leap Year!!
Nick, November, Eli, & Sampson Schonlau

2007-12-14T21:17:00.000-08:00

It is December 14th. Just under two weeks to Christmas! Since my last post, Nick had just left Starbucks. Well, through much prayer, God has come through for us again!! Nick has entered in to full time ministry at Third City Christian Church. It has been an amazing time thus far. I have begun to see God move through my ventures and see His purpose for my life here. I had always known ministry was something I wanted to dive into, but the timing wasn't right till just recently. As of Oct. 29th, I was officially employed again. Director of Discipleship seems so formal, but it is a privelage to minister to so many.
November and I are looking forward to Christmas! We are heading to Omaha twice in one week, first to take November to her first concert at the Orpheum...Clay Aiken. Secondly to spend Christmas with my family. The pets are getting along a little better now, or at least they have a mutual something or other...I can't really say liking, cause the cat doesn't like much of anything. Well, maybe food...and the fish. Anyways, the puppy, has been loving snow. As simple as it may be to us who have experienced it for so many years, he can't seem to get enough of it. I have to admit it was pretty funny watching him slip slide his way to the back yard during the first ice storm.
Well, thats all for now. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! We look forward to hearing from you soon! Be blessed! Nick & Nov

2007-09-26T15:56:00.001-07:00

the journey continues

2007-09-07T12:42:00.000-07:00

Life is full of first steps. We take our first literal steps as a toddler, we take our first step of many in our education and learning cycle, we take a first step in relationships and our social environment, we also take our first steps into reality. I had one of these steps this week. After three great years with a company I loved and adored, I had to say goodbye. Starbucks was the first step I had to a long and successful career. I learned many new skills and had many cups of good coffee and met many great people. I had to say goodbye though and step into reality. I realized that the position, although great, wasn't for me. Now as I embark on a set of new first steps to what is now unknown, I pray that you will journey with November and I as we see what God has instore for us. We are excited to see what lies ahead but we are also scared. I was reminded of one of my favorite scriptural passaged the other night, "and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28. I feel as though we live a life full of first steps, I just need to make sure my steps are leading me to Him.

just because...

2007-08-21T21:07:00.000-07:00

So, its been a while since you have had any updates. Summer is ending and November and I are ready to get out! Today we have booked our tickets for a long awaited vacation together to San Francisco...it should be a treat! My sister Amy had her baby and it's time to go and visit. We'll be out there for a week and we are looking forward to getting out of the state for a while.
The house is great still and we are unpacked. The only things we need to do yet is some plumbing in the bathroom ideally a little painting and redesign of the basement. Oh yeah, and a hot tub outside. Well, we may have some more important things to take care of first.
You can be expecting a possible house party here in Grand Island, maybe sometime in October. We are looking forward to having all of our friends here to celebrate with us. So, on that note, expect something soon! Until then...

From Settlers to Settled

2007-07-24T19:49:00.001-07:00

Well, our dreams have come true! We are now settles at last in our first home! Yes, it is ours! As a few of the ladies at work had said, we are officially apart of 30 year mortgage club. We moved in on June 23rd. Now almost a year later, we have pretty much all our boxes unpacked and we are starting to do a little entertaining. Don't worry, we are hoping to have a house warming party soon. Maybe towards the end of August and you will all be invited. Other exciting news is that we just had a new addition to my family! My sister had her baby girl! Her name is Ella and she was 8lbs. 6oz. and 21" long. This is her first baby! So, I guess that means that November and I are next in line...ha! Well, seriously...Sampson is doing fine, he loves to chew on things and he has recently figured out that he can get on the couch...naughty puppy... anyways, thats all for now.

new house!

2007-05-10T17:50:00.000-07:00

Well, its not ours yet, but we are putting a bid in for it tomorrow. Here is a picture...

2007-05-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

So anyways, bad news on the home front. I had three fish die in one day!!! I am not sure what happened, but it was sad...we had a moment of silence...Although they will be missed, I think it may be time to move on. I still have 1 fish left, he is getting lonely. His name is Roger-Dodger. So, if you have any tips on what may have happened...I am thinking it was my new filter or maybe the food...but its all store bought. Hmm..not really sure.

The Italians are coming!

2007-04-19T15:15:00.000-07:00

Alright, so we are about 2 days away from being reunited with my laptop! Finally!! We are off to omaha this weekend to visit family. My aunt Carol is in from Dolceacqua, Italy! It is her birthday on Saturday and we will be celebrating with her along with my uncle Duncan and his wife Emma, also from Dolceacqua. So, we'll be gone for the weekend, but we'll be back sunday night.

PS - One of my fish died :(

House Hunting!

2007-04-13T12:04:00.000-07:00

Well, November and I have been house hunting the last week. It is tiring! Anyways we have found two out of the nine we have looked at. We'll see if we can find anymore that fit what we are looking for, but Grand Island is a pretty small place and its unlikely. Anyways, we will keep you updated on whats happening.

PS:
I am without my laptop till the 21st, cause I was dumb and left the powercord in omaha last week. So I am using Nov's PC...its not as portable nor as fast as mine...but it works. See ya soon!

2007-03-29T14:25:00.000-07:00

This is a front page from, The Reader, an Omaha publication. This was printed a couple of years ago...its hilarious!!

I got better!

2007-03-29T13:38:00.000-07:00

Well, good and bad news...bad news first. Although all last week I was dealing with a little headache and the sniffles, I was thinking it was the change of weather. Well, Sunday morning I woke up and wow...not feeling so hot. Went to the doctors on Monday and the doc told me I had bronchitis. He got me some antibiotics and some cough medicine. It had codine in it...it was good! Well, I stayed home from work to get better. Well, I am now all better and feeling so much more alive. I am back at work now and doing well.

Nooma

2007-03-23T13:18:00.000-07:00

Well, my 3rd post today...imagine that...anyways, here is a little update on other things going around here. Here is our week in review.. I introduced my small group to the nooma videos done by Rob Bell, they really enjoyed the first one, so we will be showing those each week which means that I need get the rest of them. Hmmmm....

Monday - tv night
Tuesday - basketball
Wednesday - grocery shopping and nick's at work
Thiursday - Survivor and CSI
Friday - after work, typically a night at home
Saturday - Whatever we can do with whats available!
Sunday - Church and Small Group

my guitar

2007-03-23T13:00:00.000-07:00

Well, this thing has been with me since 1999. I have never admitted to being any good, but I do enjoy playing. Well, at laest strumming to whatever is on iTunes at the moment. I know a few Jars of Clay songs and I can sort of finger pick Dust in the Wind by Kansas. Oh, I like playing the Stray Cat Strut by The Stray Cats....Well, here is the guitar, and my shoe...

A New Day

2007-03-23T12:46:00.001-07:00

HEy people...

Well, we are back from a lapse in time. It's been a while, eh? Things are great now and the weather is turning warm! Today its about 70º!! November is working at the Clinic, my store is going off great! We are finally involved in some things around here and getting to know people! I have been getting more and more interested in doing some design for church, here is what I got so far...

Unemployed no more!!

2006-09-12T14:50:00.000-07:00

Praise the Lord I have a job! It's not really what I wanted, but it will do for now! I'll be at St. Francis Hospital working from 5 am to 3:30 pm, four days a week. It is a relief on the finances! We will now have two incomes, which is good considering that we just spent lots of money on a bedroom set! But we are enjoying our married life, and can't wait till Nick gets settled in GI. It will be nice to have things get into a rhythm.

November

Enjoy a FREE night stay in beautiful Grand Island!!

2006-09-08T11:33:00.000-07:00

Hey friends,

Well, November and I are having a blast out here in GI. The apartment looks great and I am finally getting to know this city. My problem has always been, the smaller the town, the more easily I get lost. That is somehow backwards, oh well. I have been traveling between here and North Platte a lot, but I am getting some nice long weekends. Anyways, we would love some visitors out here, anytime you are looking to get away, please call us. We have an extra bedroom for you!

We hope to be in Omaha soon, so we'll look foward to seeing you all very soon!

N & N

happily married!!!

2006-08-15T19:03:00.001-07:00

Well, the wedding went off perfectly!! November and I had so much fun! The reception was just as beautiful and hands down to the decoraters! The Honeymoon to Charleston was great! It was just a nice and relaxing trip. It was warm and hot while we were there. The city is beautiful though. We are back now and getting settles in to our apartment in Grand Island. Please come and visit or call us if you like!

Nick and November Schonlau

2006-08-15T19:03:00.000-07:00

coming soon now!!

2006-08-03T14:28:00.000-07:00

48 HOURS!!

Single Digits

2006-07-27T16:49:00.000-07:00

Well we are down to single digits in the countdown now!! We are super excited about that!! We have both been packing up our stuff for the big moving day on Saturday. But before that comes a night of fun, friends, and food.. AKA the bachelor & bachelorette parties. They should be good times. After Saturday we will both be living on the bare essentials until we get stuff moved to our GI place. We will miss all of our Omaha friends, but anybody will be welcome to visit, we have a spare room!!

17 days and counting...

2006-07-18T19:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, so we got the whole apartment thing worked out, we don't have to move after all. At this point I am just wanting to get married and move on with everything. I do start my new position on July 31!!!! That is my big news right now. So, November and I just have to get through the next 17 days, and we are home free!

nick

...and another setback!

2006-07-13T14:48:00.000-07:00

well, one more thing to add to the list. The apartment November and I signed a lease on has seprated its self from us. Well, the guy who was living in there apparently doesn't want to/can't move anymore. So, I was told there was another apartment we coupld look at, smaller, cheaper, but near the same area. We are going this weekend to see it. We still hold the right to kick this guy out, but apparently from the sounds of his current life situiation, I would feel bad about it. Plus, he is a State Trooper...if his name "Farva" I think I will kick him out. Hmm....whats next on the list??

nick

a change we'd never thought we would have to make

2006-07-11T22:19:00.000-07:00

well, all weddign have their things that go wrong. I think ours happened already. the other day I get home from work and on my voicemail is a message from one of my groomsmen saying that he is unable to get the weddign day off of work! Yeah, so, I was mad, so was November, but it wasn't his fault...we said we wanted to talk to the manager, but that wasn't gonna help. Anyways, all is said and done now, we have found a replacement. His name is Spencer Finley.

Tonight we almost got our wedding programs done, they'll be printed by next week! We are almost there!!

nick

We have a winner...or eight!

2006-06-29T22:01:00.000-07:00

Congrats, well, we finally have a winner! Actually, we checked the mail and there were several RSVP's. So, there are 8 winners. Well, unfortunately we can't make dinner for everyone, so a verbal thank you will have to do! Well, for those of you who haven't gotten those back, keep it coming! You have only a couple of weeks left!

Our "Other" Web Page

2006-06-29T18:31:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to our page at The Knot.com. I has info about hotels and menu and other such things.
http://weddings.theknot.com/pwp/view/co_main.aspx?coupleid=3271392609705625

You can sign the guest book if you like. Explore at your leisure!

details, details, details!

2006-06-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

We had a meeting tonight with Bill, who is marrying us. It was good, we got ceremony details and order figured out. That was really nice to get that settled. We are traveling to Grand Island tomorrow to look for places to live. Hopefully that will all work out. Still no RSVP winner! Come on people! Get on the ball!

Prize to the 1st RSVP returned!!

2006-06-21T22:00:00.000-07:00

Well, if anyone is keeping up with this blog...the invitations are out and I am thinking I should offer a proze to the 1st RSVP we recieve. Hmmm...maybe a gift certificate, or maybe a free meal, or maybe a new car!!! Well, I am still thinking of this...maybe November and I will just have you over for dinner and we'll cook for you...yeah!

Well, the race is on!

Good luck and Godspeed!

nick

Grand Island Independent Announcement!

2006-06-18T15:20:00.000-07:00

Third City Christian Church in Grand Island will be the setting of the Aug. 5, 2006, wedding of November Person and Nicholas Schonlau, both of Omaha.
Richard and Karla Person of Hordville are parents of the bride-elect. Parents of her fiancé are Layne and Christina Schonlau of Omaha.

Miss Person is a 1999 graduate of Polk-Hordville High School. She graduated from Nebraska Christian College at Omaha in 2002 and from Central Community College-Hastings in 2004. She is a medical laboratory technician for Bluffs Family Healthcare.

Schonlau graduated from Omaha Burke in 1998 and is a 2006 graduate of Grace University. He works for Starbucks Coffee as an assistant manager.

Invitations!

2006-06-16T20:30:00.000-07:00

Well, we just got our invitations from my sister! They are done!!! They look so good and we are looking foward to getting them sent out this week. We are very excited that things are coming together and are looking foward to it all being over! But, it is well worth the journey. We hope to you all soon!

--nick

nick and november --- est. august 05, 2006: June 2006

2006-06-14T15:55:00.000-07:00

nick and november --- est. august 05, 2006: June 2006

I have been compiling addresses for invitations, and shower invites for the past two weeks. I just got word today that our engagement announcement will be in the World- Herald on the 26th and the GI Independent on the 17th. That is super exciting!!

2006-06-14T14:30:00.000-07:00

2006-06-13T16:22:00.000-07:00

This is November and I after waiting for our plane in Nice, France. This was interesting, because our flight was an hour late taking off which caused us to miss our flight in Paris. So, we ended up staying the night in Paris. How fun! Well, not really.

53 days left

2006-06-13T12:39:00.000-07:00

well, today I was able to pick up my wedding ring. we got hers the day we purchased them last week. I wasn't actually expecting it so soon, but its good that I got it. we are also trying to figure out what postage we want on our weddign invitations. i am hoping we can get this decided on soon. we will be sending them out very soon. not much else is going on this week. I am looking foward to july 28th for the bachelor party. I think Nate and I are going to be talking about it on wednesday. should be a good time.

-nick

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2006-04-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

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2006-04-26T12:14:00.000-07:00

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