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| Christmas morning w my new game |
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| The Board |
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| Screamer ~ sleeping |
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| Snuggled in for the game |
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| Nate explaining the game |
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Family Game Night
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
New Bread Machine!
For Christmas Nate got me a bread maker. I love it! Here are some pictures from my first attempt at making Cinnamon Bread. It turned out okay but next time I will add more sugar and cinnamon.
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| The Bread Maker and ingredients |
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| Added the mix |
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| Into the maker |
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| Kneeding |
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| The dough |
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| About to add the cinnamon and sugar mix |
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| Baking |
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| Done |
Monday, January 23, 2012
I Don't Watch the News....
I don't watch the news...it is to depressing or just makes me angry so I avoid it and wait for Nate to tell me anything that is important. As I turned on the tv today, I changed the channel to CBS to see how the weather and storms were in Alabama last night. I saw the following person on CBS and he has created this you-tube video....
Why I hate Religion, But Love Jesus
Now when I started to watch the video I was a little skeptic of this guy but as the video concluded his point was made. We have to embrace the love and grace of Jesus Christ without embracing just the idea of being a religious person. Nate and I were just talking this weekend about how Religion seems to be the new "fad" at least out here on the west coast. It is like everyone is religious about some kind of religion and all these religions and different faiths are being accepted throughout the nation....except Christianity.
Jeff Bethke wrote and preformed this video/poem. He told CBS today that he read a book called "Jesus + Nothing = Everything." I like the point he made about how we as people and Christians want to add more to the religion and standard of Christianity instead of just loving Jesus and living our lives for Him. Here is the link from the story I watched this morning on CBS
CBS this morning
This is something that just made me think
Why I hate Religion, But Love Jesus
Now when I started to watch the video I was a little skeptic of this guy but as the video concluded his point was made. We have to embrace the love and grace of Jesus Christ without embracing just the idea of being a religious person. Nate and I were just talking this weekend about how Religion seems to be the new "fad" at least out here on the west coast. It is like everyone is religious about some kind of religion and all these religions and different faiths are being accepted throughout the nation....except Christianity.
Jeff Bethke wrote and preformed this video/poem. He told CBS today that he read a book called "Jesus + Nothing = Everything." I like the point he made about how we as people and Christians want to add more to the religion and standard of Christianity instead of just loving Jesus and living our lives for Him. Here is the link from the story I watched this morning on CBS
CBS this morning
This is something that just made me think
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Thankful for Boring!
Today as I drive to work in the same car, on the same route, to the same job everyday I am thankful for the boring routine.
A year and a half ago Nate and I were moving with no jobs, stressing about paying bills and keeping a roof over our heads.....today we still stress a little about bills but both have great jobs, good working vehicles and a roof over our heads. We now have insurance for the family...and so much more.
It is in the calm boring parts of life that we have the chance to look around us and be truly thankful for all that God has blessed us with. In the calm boring parts we can focus on the calm and peace of knowing we haw a Savior that watches over us. When we are caught up in the drama of life we sometimes lose sight of all we have and what we can be thankful for.
At work my boss tells us not to stress because it is just pasta...just pasta.
Take a moment and look at the parts of life that are boring and routine and be thankful!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Goodbye 2011!
As we say goodbye to 2011, we remember with affection the good times......
~ My sister came for a visit....across the many miles
~ I got to go with my cousin to see the Rose Bowl stadium, where Alabama won their 13th National Championship
~ Nate's family crossed the country to visit, and we got to meet our nephew Bryce for the 1st time
~ I made my first trip home to Alabama in July
~ Cori had her 1st real boyfriend.....and her first real break-up
~ My 1st niece, Alice was born
~ Nate got his Dream job at Blizzard and thus the gaming career has begun
~ Nate and I celebrated 13 years of marriage
~ I graduated college with a Business Degree
~ Cori got her ears pierced
~ Joel dissected a pig's heart at school (which was grey, not pink like he expected...and it smelled Really bad)
~ Cori dissected a cow's eyeball
~ Alabama will play in another National Championship game
~ I learned to knit a hat
~ I read more books then I can count...watched more movies and spend time with Nate and the kids to make memories to last a lifetime.
As with everything there is a time for gladness and laughter, and then a time for sadness and tears....
~ Nate lost an uncle this year
~ Cori lost a friend to suicide and all the questions and fears that go with it
~ I lost my babies, as both my kids are more than a decade old and growing more independent every day
The best things to look at over the last year is the fact the good outweigh the bad. Keep Christ at the center of your life and staying focused on the path in front of you. May the road rise up to meet you and your family and friends support you as you make the journey!
Thanks to all our family and friends and the mountains of prayers, love and support in 2011! Keep em coming in 2012!
~ My sister came for a visit....across the many miles
~ I got to go with my cousin to see the Rose Bowl stadium, where Alabama won their 13th National Championship
~ Nate's family crossed the country to visit, and we got to meet our nephew Bryce for the 1st time
~ I made my first trip home to Alabama in July
~ Cori had her 1st real boyfriend.....and her first real break-up
~ My 1st niece, Alice was born
~ Nate got his Dream job at Blizzard and thus the gaming career has begun
~ Nate and I celebrated 13 years of marriage
~ I graduated college with a Business Degree
~ Cori got her ears pierced
~ Joel dissected a pig's heart at school (which was grey, not pink like he expected...and it smelled Really bad)
~ Cori dissected a cow's eyeball
~ Alabama will play in another National Championship game
~ I learned to knit a hat
~ I read more books then I can count...watched more movies and spend time with Nate and the kids to make memories to last a lifetime.
As with everything there is a time for gladness and laughter, and then a time for sadness and tears....
~ Nate lost an uncle this year
~ Cori lost a friend to suicide and all the questions and fears that go with it
~ I lost my babies, as both my kids are more than a decade old and growing more independent every day
The best things to look at over the last year is the fact the good outweigh the bad. Keep Christ at the center of your life and staying focused on the path in front of you. May the road rise up to meet you and your family and friends support you as you make the journey!
Thanks to all our family and friends and the mountains of prayers, love and support in 2011! Keep em coming in 2012!
Friday, December 30, 2011
3 Day Weekend!
As I sit on the couch and finish up day 1 of my 3 day weekend, I realize it has been a very long time since I have posted to my blog...Let the update begin.
The 1st week of December Nate was given a full-time permanent job at Blizzard, which now gives our family health insurance and Nate vacation/sick time and benefits. YEAH! for us! Thankfully we have not needed the health insurance in the 1 1/2 years out here without it. Nate and I celebrated Christmas with Blizzard employees at California Adventure with dinner and drinks and park rides, and then again with a few co-workers at Scott and Katherine's house. It was fun to have a couple of Christmas parties to attend right before the 2-week insane holiday rush was upon us. Nate is now half way through his Christmas vacation (a paid week off of work and school) and I enjoy my 3 day weekend.
I have been working 6 days a week as either a key-hourly manager or a server, some days I wonder if I am wearing the correct shirt for work. I love working at Maggiano's as a server or manager. They both add fun and adventure to my everyday life. Life in the restaurant business is NEVER boring..... Just a few things I have encountered this holiday season.
~ bare breasted lady feeding her 2-3yr old at the table
~ stood between an upset guest and another party so guest would not ask them to leave the restaurant
~ drunk lady at the bar
~ the longest carry-out line I have EVER seen, we did $33,000 on Christmas Eve in carry-out orders alone
~ many different strangers picking me as the person to hug, and hug and hug
~ sore calves and arms because I can't reach anything in the kitchen
There is more I just can't think of them right now.....
As for Christmas, I worked late on Christmas Eve but came home to Nate and the kids and a very clean house. We rested on Christmas day, opening a ton of presents (thanks to all the family and friends who helped make that possible), more resting and napping (I was exhausted). Talked/skyped with family and rested some more.
Since I have worked so much in December, I was given this weekend as a great 3-day relaxing break. Then life will start back up full force again. I hope to be less busy with life, so I have time to post more blogs about life... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The 1st week of December Nate was given a full-time permanent job at Blizzard, which now gives our family health insurance and Nate vacation/sick time and benefits. YEAH! for us! Thankfully we have not needed the health insurance in the 1 1/2 years out here without it. Nate and I celebrated Christmas with Blizzard employees at California Adventure with dinner and drinks and park rides, and then again with a few co-workers at Scott and Katherine's house. It was fun to have a couple of Christmas parties to attend right before the 2-week insane holiday rush was upon us. Nate is now half way through his Christmas vacation (a paid week off of work and school) and I enjoy my 3 day weekend.
I have been working 6 days a week as either a key-hourly manager or a server, some days I wonder if I am wearing the correct shirt for work. I love working at Maggiano's as a server or manager. They both add fun and adventure to my everyday life. Life in the restaurant business is NEVER boring..... Just a few things I have encountered this holiday season.
~ bare breasted lady feeding her 2-3yr old at the table
~ stood between an upset guest and another party so guest would not ask them to leave the restaurant
~ drunk lady at the bar
~ the longest carry-out line I have EVER seen, we did $33,000 on Christmas Eve in carry-out orders alone
~ many different strangers picking me as the person to hug, and hug and hug
~ sore calves and arms because I can't reach anything in the kitchen
There is more I just can't think of them right now.....
As for Christmas, I worked late on Christmas Eve but came home to Nate and the kids and a very clean house. We rested on Christmas day, opening a ton of presents (thanks to all the family and friends who helped make that possible), more resting and napping (I was exhausted). Talked/skyped with family and rested some more.
Since I have worked so much in December, I was given this weekend as a great 3-day relaxing break. Then life will start back up full force again. I hope to be less busy with life, so I have time to post more blogs about life... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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| Opening the 1st present |
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| The 1st of many "zebra print" gifts |
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| My fav, an New Settlers Game! |
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| Nate's 24" monitor to add to his command center (which still keeps flipping the breaker) |
Monday, November 7, 2011
6 Days a Week
Last week started my fun and exciting holiday schedule, which means I will be working longer shifts and 6 shifts a week. I am excited about it because it is so much fun to get in the holiday spirit at work. I started last week with working with a friend of mine, Andrea, on a training class of new servers. Andrea is going on to management and I will be able to take over the training for the server classes. All week I have been working and training new servers.
Nate spent last night finishing up his presentation for Blizzard. This week he will meet with his boss to present why he should become a full time employee with benefits. The end of November Nate will have been with the company for 6 months. Boy does time fly by fast. Please pray for Nate this week as he will give his presentation.
While I have been working longer days, Cori's boyfriend broke up with her. She was upset for the first day or two but now she is moving on. Nate and I are happy because we would rather have a few short term boyfriends instead of one boyfriend for a year or so. All in all we have had a eventful week with boyfriends, jobs, football and colder weather bringing in the Fall season!
Nate spent last night finishing up his presentation for Blizzard. This week he will meet with his boss to present why he should become a full time employee with benefits. The end of November Nate will have been with the company for 6 months. Boy does time fly by fast. Please pray for Nate this week as he will give his presentation.
While I have been working longer days, Cori's boyfriend broke up with her. She was upset for the first day or two but now she is moving on. Nate and I are happy because we would rather have a few short term boyfriends instead of one boyfriend for a year or so. All in all we have had a eventful week with boyfriends, jobs, football and colder weather bringing in the Fall season!
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