Thanksgiving in a nutshell: awesome. delicious. busy. loud. fun. uniting. perfect. We ended up with 19 total around our tableS for Thanksgiving. My parents arrived Wednesday evening and showered us with gifts for the house, including the set of China dishes my mom is giving to me. I was also given some wonderful belated […]
The One with Today
Saturday we… …watched Ohio state stomp on U of M. The only day of the year our household will be divided and for the 5th time my alliance dominated. …drove to Sam’s club. Bought a 22″ HD LCD flatscreen tv. Bought bulk groceries. Bought two 12 pound turkeys. Bought pizza and ice cream for dinner. […]
The One with the Chocolate Surprises
Guess what else happened on my birthday?? Not only did I receive some beautiful cards in the mail and 3 adorable e-cards, but just as I had put a cake in the oven to share with the prayer group tonight, I heard the garage door open. Sure enough, Kevin had completely surprised me by coming […]
The One with Another Year Older
Today is my birthday! And for the first time, it’s just not quite the same. Not that everyone isn’t make it a wonderfully special day so far, but inside the feelings of excitement and anticipation have just diminished this year. Typically, I count day from the first day of November and everyone and their brother […]
The One with the Snowflakes
I love the look of the sky when there’s snow on the ground. Sure, it’s just the first dusting I’ve seen (as opposed to the feet fallen in Bula!), but there’s something different and beautiful about the sun reflecting off of my favorite flakes that just makes me happy. I’m looking forward to winter. I […]
The One Where She Marks Her Territory
The title is accurate but not in the customary feline way. I feel that I have marked my territory in our new home–cleaning things I never wanted to clean but bringing it up to my standard of cleanliness recognizing that this is now our home. I never wanted to do this at the apartment. Not sure […]
The One with the Scrubbing
On Tuesday I was in Spring Arbor for the monthly conference pastors’ gathering and as always I met new faces. One of them, a fellow youth pastor no less, said, “Has anyone ever told you that you look like Pam Beasley?” I was a bit taken aback and smiled my reply, “No.” I don’t know. […]
The One where You Might Want to Ignore the First Paragraph
I sit in our “office” watching Regis learn how to be a Starbucks barista (I say if he can do it [and he can’t!] I could have done it. but no. no one would hire me…) as I let the sweat dry off my forehead. I am not ashamed of my propensity for perspiring. No, […]
The One Where November Snuck Up on Me
I forgot how cool Back to the Future is. I have eaten way too much cookie dough as of late. I love getting involved in church…really involved…and having 3 dinner invitations in the same day. I am so thankful for my wireless mic. I am a bit amazed at my own confidence in playing piano in […]
The One with Our New Home
We have been so blessed in the short time since moving into the parsonage. On Wednesday I was finally able to make it to worship team practice (Kevin had exams till 9pm!) and then to prayer meeting at a family’s home. One of the ladies had a lovely gift bag for us full of our […]