The Cherry's

He's Here!

2010-04-29T18:49:00.000-07:00

Henry Allan Cherry arrived Friday, April 16th. He weighed 7lbs 13oz and was 20 3/4 inches long. We have been adjusting well to being home and a family of three.

39 Weeks

2010-04-06T07:31:00.001-07:00

Here's what I'm looking like at 39 weeks. My official due date is April 9th but the doctor seems to think that I will be at least a week late. So, I am scheduled to be induced on Friday, April 16th. Matt and I are hoping that we end up going naturally sometime before next Friday.

Babymoon!

2010-02-22T15:33:00.000-08:00

Matt and I spent President's Day weekend in Chicago for our Babymoon. Saturday we went to Shedd Aquarium, ordered pizza and were in bed watching the Olympics by 8:00pm. It was wonderful to relax and stock up on sleep (if only it worked that way). Sunday we did some shopping, went out for a nice Valentine's dinner, and to a play. We had a great time together.

The trip was much needed after I had a few emotional days. I just realized that Matt and I only have a few months together before it will never be the two of us again. I know it will be a wonderful change and I'm sure we will wonder what life was like before Baby C. It's just a little scary as we enter the unknown.

31 Weeks!

2010-02-09T19:06:00.001-08:00

Here's the latest picture of my growing belly at 31 weeks. Matt and I are working on finishing up the nursery in the next few weeks. We also start our "child preparation" class next Tuesday.

Frick & Frack

2010-01-27T15:13:00.000-08:00

If you knew Kate and I in college, we were lovely known as Frick and Frack because we were ALWAYS together. Well...a few years later and is shouldn't surprise you that we are still great friends and both about to become moms. We have had a great time being pregnant at the same time! It's crazy how fast time is flying by, it seems like we were just sharing our first trimester aches & pains. A few weekends ago, I went to Kate's baby shower in Ft. Wayne. We had a great time celebrating Baby Boy Greene. It was also wonderful to catch up and actually see each other in person.

I know you can't tell from the picture but Kate is due March 17th and I'm due April 9th.

Happy 2010!!!!

2010-01-06T16:22:00.000-08:00

Well, it has been a year since the last time I updated the blog...how terrible is that!? Matt and I had a wonderful 2009!

We finished the school year and another baseball season strong. Matt's team didn't make it as far as they were hoping in the postseason but are optimistic and excited for the 2010 season. This past summer was busy but wonderful. Matt and I went on a missions trip to New York City. We spend three day working on the New York City Relief Bus, feeding the poor/homeless and helping people make connections with any resources they needed. We also spent a few days in Las Vegas, taking in the sights, a little gambling and watching some shows. Matt's family had a summer get together at his parent house. It was good to get together with his sisters and all the nieces and nephews.

This fall our school year started a little different that years past. I found out I was pregnant on the first day of school! As a result, our fall was full of doctors appointments, sleeping, house projects, eating, and more sleeping. I have been truly blessed with an easy pregnancy, no sickness, not too tired, and very minimal discomfort. Matt and I decided not to find out if Baby C is a boy or girl, so we'll find out in April.

I promise to do much better at keeping this blog updated. I know there are friends and family that want to keep up-to-date on Baby C. So, stay tuned for pictures.

We hope you all had a great 2009 and a wonderful start to 2010!

It's a New Year!

2009-01-19T15:14:00.000-08:00

Happy 2009!
Matt and I had a wonderful Christmas break with friends and family! The best gift of Christmas this year was my mom's cancer-free diagnosis!! She has a clean bill of health and is able to return to pre-cancer activities.
While at home over break we were also able to get some things done around the house. We painted the living room and kitchen, painted the half-bath, added hardware to the kitchen cabinets, changed out 6 light fixtures, and all the doorknobs in the house. I had no idea how many doorknobs were in our house until we went to change them all!! There's still a list of things we would like to do but those will have to wait until the next break. I will work on getting some before and after pictures on the blog soon.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-20T13:24:00.000-08:00

It won't be much longer and Christmas will be upon us. Matt and I have enjoyed decorating our house for Christmas. We have cut the tree, hung the lights, and sent the cards. Our mantle is a constant reminder of the joy and true reason of Christmas. We have enjoyed fires in the fireplace and the glow of the lights on the tree. What a magical time of year! We wish you all a safe and wonderful time with family and friends! Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving Weekend Continued

2008-12-10T08:02:00.000-08:00

On Friday of Thanksgiving weekend, we went to Kalamazoo to have dinner with my dad and Karen. They live in a super cute loft downtown. Karen tried to culture us by serving clams and muscles for dinner. Although my experience wasn't horrible, I don't think I will be ordering them off a menu anytime soon. :) After dinner, we walked around downtown to look at all the lights. Then ended up at a local bar to play a few rounds of photohunt.

A lot to be thankful for!

2008-12-07T07:24:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving 2008 will go down as a memorable one. This year Matt and I went to Michigan to have Thanksgiving with my side of the family. The past seven weeks had been long and emotionally draining on our family as my mom endured daily radiation and two rounds of chemo for cancer. She had nothing but side effect after side effect taking its toll on her body. Six out of seven weekends were spend in the hospital, as well as the 12 days leading up to Thanksgiving. Through all the pain, heartache, and sometimes tears we were very thankful this Thanksgiving! My mom was able to sell her house and close a week before all this treatment started and has been living with my grandparents. The finical burden and upkeep of a house were not an issue. She was able to take 10 weeks of medical leave and continue to be paid through sick days and the sick bank. Fortunately, she has great insurance and the nightmare of medical bills won't total nearly what they would. Her 13 year old dog, Gabby, who is a little bit of work in her old age has been living with friends or family. Seth, who lives in Orlando, was able to fly home for Thanksgiving. We were thankful that mom was down to the last three days of radiation, then the healing process could begin, both physically and emotionally.

Grandma's cute centerpiece that was sent to my grandparents for their 59th wedding anniversary!

Lion King

2008-12-04T18:51:00.000-08:00

Matt surprised me with tickets to The Lion King for finishing my masters. We started out with dinner at Amici's. It's a cute, old, Italian restaurant downtown Indy. Then we headed off to the theater. The show was AMAZING! Although I had seen it before there were so many new things I didn't see the first time. Matt enjoyed his first Lion King experience and didn't stop singing "In the Jungle" for days.

Tuppy Keeps Truckin

2008-12-01T18:41:00.000-08:00

Our Honda Element (Tuppy) rolled over 100,000 miles! It's hard to imagine that my first "new" car has that many miles since 2003. Tuppy has traveled 30 states, hauled 3 Christmas trees home, numerous camping trips, baseball games, and dog park visits. We're hoping for at least another 100,000 miles.

If you haven't been inside an Element, the interior flooring is all plastic (no carpet) hence the name Tuppy...like a tupperware container.

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-03T16:54:00.000-08:00

The week before Halloween, Matt and I went to Stony Creek Farm to pick out our pumpkins! We had a great time together, enjoyed the chilly weathers, saw some students, ate an elephant ear, and rode the hay wagon to the patch. I just LOVE the fall!!!

Palin Rally

2008-11-03T16:41:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago my friend Jennifer and I went to the Sarah Palin rally at Deer Creek. A political rally is an amazing experience, no matter the person. It's something everyone should experience for themselves. I couldn't help thinking how this woman's life has drastically changed over the last three months.

Don't forget to vote tomorrow!

10 Years!

2008-11-03T16:24:00.000-08:00

This fall, Matt and I both had our 10 year high school reunions!! 10 years! I can't believe it has already been ten years since high school. We did not make the trip north for my reunion. We did however make the trip to New Castle for Matt's reunion. Friday was the New Castle football game! Drew and Melissa (Drew is Matt's best friend from high school) crashed at our house. We had a great time going through the old yearbooks to see how people looked in high school and how they have changed. On Saturday, we attended a dinner at a cute restaurant/bar outside New Castle. Matt and I had a great time catching up with Drew and Melissa. It won't be long...20 will be here before we know it.

A Monster

2008-09-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

This is my view down from the dinner table...I think we have created a monster!

Shelby

2008-09-24T19:15:00.000-07:00

My friend Jennifer, who teaches across the hall from me, just got a new puppy....Shelby. Wrigley has had Shelby over a few different times to play. Matt and I are very thankful for Shelby, she wears Wrigley out! It won't be long before Shelby is as big as Wrigley!

Playing just wears them both out!

Fishers at The L.O.S.

2008-09-23T19:05:00.000-07:00

Fishers high school was invited to play in the Peyback Classic this year at the new Lucas Oil Stadium...or The L.O.S. as Matt is trying get people to call it. It was a little sad to walk past the RCA Dome but Lucas Oil is amazing! Matt worked up in the booth during the game with Anthony Calhoun, I sat with a teacher friend. After the game Matt and I were able to go eat in Fishers High School suite. We were in one of the field suites!!! If only I had the money...that would be the place to sit for Colts games. I'll keep dreaming!

The roof opening!

The view for FHS suite! The highlight of the night was when Peyton Manning grabbed a bottle of water from our suite as he walked by!!! Awesome! Sorry, didn't have my camera ready.

GO CUBS GO!!

2008-09-22T18:58:00.000-07:00

This summer we made our annual trip to Wrigley to watch the Cubbies play ball! We made the trip north with our good friends Jason and Kristin. Matt was a little disappointed that the Cubs didn't win while we were there, he was really looking forward to singing "Go Cubs Go".

Turkey Run

2008-09-21T18:47:00.001-07:00

I have finally downloaded our pictures to the computer. So, check the post often I'll be catching you all up on what we have been doing since school started.

The weekend before school started Matt, Wrigley, and I went to Turkey Run State Park for a day of hiking! We had a great time enjoying nature and time together. Wrigley was off her leash most of the day (I think this is against the rules). She LOVED climbing the rocks, running through the water and playing in the river. After four hours of hiking we were all exhausted and ready to head home. We are planning on trying our first overnight camping trip with Wrigley this fall.

Our view of Wrigley most of the day!

Lack of Posts Can Only Mean One Thing...

2008-08-26T19:06:00.001-07:00

SCHOOL HAS STARTED!!!!!!

Can you believe it!?!? Matt and I are in our third full week of school! What happen to the days of school being Labor Day to Memorial Day? As soon as I finish learning all my students' names, assessing their reading levels, and emailing their worried parents...I'll add some posts!

Happy Birthday Wrigley

2008-07-23T12:03:00.000-07:00

Wrigley turned 1 on July 7th! It's amazing how much she has grown over her first year of life. Matt and I were in New York for her birthday :( but Grandma Babs treated her to a cheeseburger from McDonalds.

Our friend Jason and his dog Delta

Helpful One!

2008-06-30T08:38:00.000-07:00

As Matt worked so hard to finish hanging blinds throughout our entire house, Wrigley decided she could be of GREAT assistance!

New House Pictures!!!

2008-06-30T08:17:00.000-07:00

Here's what you have all been waiting for...pictures of the new Cherry house. It has taken weeks to get boxes unpacked, appliances installed, and blinds hung. There are still some rooms that we would like to get painted and some landscaping but that's another time after the budget is replenished.

ENJOY!!!

Our new house and Wrigley's big back yard!

Laundry room (love the color!), kitchen with new appliances & living room from kitchen

Living room from entrance

Here are pictures of the future Man Cave...AKA Cubs and Baseball Basement

Pictures of the bedrooms didn't turn out, they were too dark AND who wants to see pictures of bathrooms.

Three Years!!

2008-06-26T06:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Matt and I celebrated three years of marriage! I can't believe that it was three years ago that we tied the knot on the HOTTEST day in June. I love looking back at our wedding pictures to relive all the fun with family and friends.

No Longer Cherry's on Cherry Blossom

2008-06-22T09:04:00.000-07:00

Our old house on Cherry Blossom...it was very sad to sell our first home together!

Memorial day weekend, Matt and I moved into our new house!

It all started around Easter weekend. We weren't looking to buy a new house or move...especially in the middle of baseball season. One of Matt's friends was on a walk when he found a house for sale that had all the requirements of a house we may want in the future. He called Matt to tell him about the new find and how convenient, there was an open house the next day. So after church, Matt and I went to the open house and fell in love! We decided to put our house on the market and see what happened. In the mean time, there were days of negotiating over the price of the new house. To our surprise, a low-ball offer was accepted! Twenty-one days on the market and our Cherry Blossom house sold!

Pictures of the NEW Cherry house are on the way! Stay Tuned!

Indy 500

2008-06-19T08:55:00.001-07:00

In May, Matt and I went to the Indy 500! This was my first experience of the 500 and much to my surprise...I LOVED it!!! We sat up high in turn three so we were able to see lots of action both in turn three and turn four. In all our excitement of getting ready for the 500, packing lunches, buying sunscreen, making arrangements for Wrigley...Matt forgot his hat and sunglasses. So, on our way into the track Matt purchased sunglasses and a bandanna for $1.50 from some kid on the corner. Now for all of you wondering...Who buys sunglasses from the kid on the corner? You now know, my husband!

We Survived...Mutt Strut 2008!

2008-05-06T14:55:00.000-07:00

It's a Wrigley sandwich...The two Wrigleys and Delta

A few weekends ago, a group of girlfriends & Matt participated in the Mutt Strut. A fundraiser for the Indianapolis Humane Society. It was amazing to see so many dogs, in one place without any barking or fighting. There were dogs of all kinds walking, being pulled in wagons, or being carried around the track. Our dogs were too tough for the wagon and we were too weak to carry. We all survived the 2.5 mile walk about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Mark your calendars next years Mutt Strut is April 26th.

Mutt Strut 2008

2008-04-07T09:41:00.001-07:00

Wrigley is all geared up and ready for the track!

April 27th is Mutt Strut 2008! The annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Indianapolis opens up the race track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for dogs to make the 2.5 mile walk. To check out Wrigley's fundraising page click on her picture below or check out her progress on the right. Check out our blog after April 27th for some great pictures!

Baseball Season Has Arrived

2008-03-30T18:05:00.001-07:00

Spring is finally here and with it comes baseball! Matt is very excited for this year as everyone is returning from last season. The Fisher High School Tigers are currently 2-1 on the season and have three more games this week. For those of you who would like to keep updated on the FHS baseball team or for a schedule of games, I have added the link for your convenience. http://www.hse.k12.in.us/fhs/athletics/baseball/

Some may be wondering where this leaves me...well I try to make every home game (if the weather is above 60 degrees and not raining). So, anyone looking for someone to go to dinner with, catch a movie, go for a walk, get a pedicure...please feel free to give me a call. :) If you are planning on coming to a FHS ball game give me a call and I'll save you a seat!

Happy Baseball Season!

Go FHS Tigers! Go Chicago Cubs!

Confessions of a terrible blogger!

2008-03-16T20:19:00.001-07:00

Well...what do you know, another two months have passed and no update on The Cherry Blog. I must confess...
1. Although I do not update my own blog I religiously check for updates on all of my friends and families. Sometimes on a daily occasion. I look forward to hearing about the happenings in other people lives and seeing the updated pictures.
2. I really do not like to blog unless I have pictures to add to my blogging AND that leads to the fact that I almost never take pictures. So, you see the problem...no pictures, no blog.I will attempt to update the last few months, with the few pictures that I do have. THEN, I will try to do much better at updating our blog so that those of you that check ours religiously will not be so disappointed!

So, enjoy the updates below...with pictures. :)

Wrigley Update

2008-03-16T20:04:00.000-07:00

3 months 6 months

Updating our blog would not be complete without giving the update on Wrigley. She has grown a lot this winter...she is now tipping the scales at just over 60 pounds and doesn't look like she is finished growing yet. Wrigley graduated from the novice class in January and is now in the advanced class on Wednesday nights. We are hoping to have her tested for the Canine Good Citizen certificate which will allow her to go into schools and nursing homes to be used as a therapy dog. I'm not sure that she is quite ready for that as she is still all puppy and would much rather play with people than sit still and have them pet or brush her.

Good Bye Dome!

2008-03-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

Matt and I were able to get tickets to the Colts vs. Chargers playoff game. We had fantastic seats...8th row! Some of you may have seen us in the crowd, as we got face time on camera. Although the game did not turn out like we had wanted, it was wonderful to be apart of the last game in the dome. We look forward to the games in the new Lucas Oil Stadium.

December Update

2008-01-07T19:23:00.000-08:00

OK, so I'm not the best at keeping this thing updated but it is something I'm hoping to work on this new year. This blog is an attempt to catch you up to date on The Cherry family...ENJOY!

*Matt graduated from Purdue with his masters in Sports Pedagogy and Administration. This was also the weekend of the first big snow storm! We had a great time in West Lafayette...it's a beautiful place in the winter. Arni's was WONDERFUL as usual. This was also Wrigley's first weekend away from us, she spent the night at The Good Dog Hotel & Spa. I think it was harder on us than her. :)

*Matt and I were fortunate enough to be invited to many Christmas parties with friends and coworkers. It's always great to slow down and enjoy time together during this crazy time of the year.

*I believe Matt and I calculated 8 Christmases between our two families. We spent a week in Michigan being lazy, catching up on Hollywood dirt by reading People Magazines, and enjoying home cooked meals. There's just something about food made by someone else that makes it taste better. We also spent 4 days in New Castle with Matt's family. It was great to see how the nieces and nephews have changed since the summer. It was also wonderful to catch up with Matt's sisters who have both moved states in the last 8 months.

*Wrigley has been enrolled in the novice class at First Friends. So far so good on the training!

*I have finished another class towards my masters at Indiana Wesleyan University. If all goes well, I "should" be graduating next December.

Winter is Here!

2007-11-27T19:43:00.000-08:00

It has been a few months since our last post and I apologize to all our faithful readers. We have had a busy few months with puppy kindergarten (Yes, Wrigley graduated), Halloween, parent/teacher conferences, fall break, and Thanksgiving. As we now gear up for Christmas it finally hit me that winter is here! It could have been the chattering teeth of 8 year old kids or the constant "Mrs. Cherry!!!!! Can we go in yet?????" that made this reality bite. Nonetheless I realized that it's going to be COLD for the next few months and I'm not ready for it! The trips to the park and long walks around the neighborhood are going to have to wait until Spring. I'm learning I'm a fare-weather dog owner.

Here are a few pictures of what we have been up to...nothing much but watching Wrigley grow.

Wrigley and her diploma from puppy kindergarten.

Wrigley is trained on her radio collar...although a worthy distraction will get her zapped.

My New Home

2007-09-30T18:09:00.000-07:00

I heard from my owners that many of you are wondering how we are getting along and what I've been up to during my first two weeks with Mom and Dad. Well, things are going GREAT! I have had so many "firsts" over the past week or so. One night, I saw this puppy in the door...it followed me! When I sat, it sat and when I turned my head, it turned its head. So finally I just gave my best growl and barked for the first time! Mom and Dad started laughing, they said it was a reflection...whatever that is. I'm hoping I have scared it away for good. I have been enrolled in Puppy Kindergarten and my first class is next Saturday. Mom and Dad have been working hard with me on sitting, down, and come. They keep calling me Wrigley...I'm learning that is an important word to know. I have also been going in this thing called a car. We end up at fun places once I get out...a park by the river, some friends' houses, a playground, baseball practice and some kids sporing events. Last week I became friends with the neighbors Rottweiler, Delta. We have become fast friends and go on nightly walks together. I know it's only been two weeks but this is the best home ever and I'm loving my new house and family!

Wrigley (I think) :)

Welcome Wrigley

2007-09-23T18:47:00.000-07:00

Matt and I have added a new member to The Cherry Family...Wrigley! Yes, after the Chicago Cubs, if you ask Matt her middle name is Field!
We have survived our first week of being "parents" and so far so good. She doesn't whine at night and loves to be near us when she is awake. Our first week together has been full of new things! Wrigley had her first vet appointment, a bath, her first walk on a leash, and found her reflection in the sliding-glass door. This provided much entertainment for Matt and me as she watched herself turn her head, walk back and forth and eventually barked at her reflection. Wrigley has been the hit of the neighborhood! It's so funny how a puppy can have complete strangers coming up and talking to you (I'm guessing it's much like a new baby). Anyway...Matt and I have met more people in our neighborhood in the first week with Wrigley than in the two years we have lived here. I just wanted to post a few pictures for those of you that have not seen her yet. Enjoy! She's a cutie!

Throw Back to the 80s!

2007-08-17T15:04:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Kate Mavis (soon to be Greene) had her bachelorette party in Chicago. We decided to hit the town in 80s high fashion. The mission in the week leading up to the party was to find the "best" 80s bridesmaid dress possible. We were also able to find a lovely 80s wedding dress number for Kate! The dress was actually the last gift Kate opened and then the party began! As part of the getting ready festivities we went to town on hair, makeup, dress alterations, and drinks. Enjoy the pictures and may I suggest...keep this in mind if you are throwing someone a bachleorette party. A GREAT time was had by all!

Back to Schooooool!!!

2007-08-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! Time to buy school supplies, get new "teaching" clothes, and prepare to impact children's educational paths for the next 39 weeks.The funny thing is I think I get as excited about new Sharpies every year as my students do for new pencils and backpacks.
Matthew and I have spent the last few days getting our classrooms as well as our attitudes ready for another school year. It's hard to get back in gear after having so much time off. I know we should be grateful because people with "real" jobs only get a few weeks a year...but still! When consulting Matthew on this blog update his only statement was, "School's starting, life sucks."

June, July, & August

2007-07-09T16:48:00.000-07:00

There are three GREAT reasons to be a teacher! YES...June, July, & August!
Matt and I have been taking full advantage of our time off from teaching. We have managed to fill the summer schedule with one week trips here-and-there. At the end of June we were in West Palm Beach, where Matt was coaching an Indiana All-Star team in a baseball tournament. We were able to enjoy the sunshine, beach, and our second anniversary together. Last week we were in Battle Creek visiting my mom and grandparents. The week was packed with golf, competitive games of dominos, a few movies and lots of great food. Matt was also able to experience a few BC firsts while in town...The Binder Park Zoo, Turkeyville USA, and The Barn Theater. Being the new bloggers that we are, we didn't even think to take pictures to share with everyone. Matt feeding the giraffes would have been a great one! We'll try to remember next time. So, as summer continues so do our travels. We'll be sure to keep you all updated!

Wild West Adventure 2006

2007-06-22T13:37:00.001-07:00

A Baseball Coach's Dream!

Our favorite park by far was Glacier National Park

Bear Tooth Pass into Yellowstone National Park

Arches National Park

We did a drive by of the Grand Canyon on the way home.

It took us 20 days and almost 7,000 miles to cover 10 National Parks. The Corn Palace and Wall Drug Store in South Dakota were a few of the random stops along the way. It was a fantastic trip and we enjoyed exploring all that our country had to offer. There are hundreds more pictures and crazy stories for those that are interested in seeing and hearing more!

Here We Are!

2007-06-21T15:59:00.000-07:00

It has been so much fun reading and checking out everyone's blogs. I have loved to see what everyone has been up to so...my summer project is to create a blog of our own. Now you can all read about us.

WOW! It's amazing how fast hours turn into days and days into years! I feel so old in saying...It seems like only yesterday we were in collage. Here's our attempt to catch everyone up on what has been going on since graduation in 2003.
Matthew Cherry and I were married on the hottest day in June 2005. We bought a house and YES it's on Cherry Blossom Dr. Matthew is the varsity baseball coach and FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) leader. I'm teaching 3rd grade and enjoying every minute! We have found a wonderful church that is our home away from home! We were connected with a wonderful small group from church and have enjoyed learning and growing together for the past three years. Matthew and I love to travel together and having our summers off together allows us to hit the road. Last summer we went on a three week camping trip across the western part of the USA. It was amazing to see all that God created here in our own backyard. I will try to get some pictures from the past few years on here for all to see.