Good article
I just read most of a chapter from Antithesis.com written by John Piper on why it is important that we do not abandon the imputed righteousness of Christ (meaning that we who trust in Christ as our Lord and Savior have been counted righteous in God's eyes because of His life and death on the cross). It is a fabulous chapter. If you have any extra time today, it would be well spent reading it. If you don't have that much extra time or don't feel like reading the whole thing, at least read two sections of it: 1) For the sake of my family: marriage; and 2)For the sake of my family: Children. They are two short sections that are worth the read--then maybe you will be tempted to read the rest.
It made me realize how important it is that I am in the word of God everyday. It made me realize some other things too to do with my marriage to Nate and to do with teaching children, but I'll let you read the article to get your own thoughts. You can find it here .
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Yum
Nate and I celebrated our one month anniversary (not to mention our year dating anniversary, I just realized!) by going out to dinner at Collina's--a local Italian restaurant. I had this calzone that ended up being the size of half a pizza (yay, leftovers! :) ) and Nate had a Mahgerita pizza with sausage, tomatoes, and basil (yay, more leftovers!). We had a nice dinner. I can't believe it's already been one month. I am very blessed to have married Nate. He is a wonderful husband--I've enjoyed laughing with him so much lately and seeing our friendship and marriage grow. Awwwww. :)
Nate and I celebrated our one month anniversary (not to mention our year dating anniversary, I just realized!) by going out to dinner at Collina's--a local Italian restaurant. I had this calzone that ended up being the size of half a pizza (yay, leftovers! :) ) and Nate had a Mahgerita pizza with sausage, tomatoes, and basil (yay, more leftovers!). We had a nice dinner. I can't believe it's already been one month. I am very blessed to have married Nate. He is a wonderful husband--I've enjoyed laughing with him so much lately and seeing our friendship and marriage grow. Awwwww. :)
My dad's baby
Almost every time I call home, my dad asks, "How's my baby". I know, how sweet right? He cares about his daughter and wants to know how she is doing--well that is true, he does care about me, but the baby he's talking about is the car Nate and I now own. It was his favorite car--a 96 Pontiac Bonneville. It is a good car. Anyway, that point of all of this is that Nate and I were having a hard time coming up with a name for her. Finally, after installing the license plates this weekend, we decided--her license plate contains some letters that helped us come up with her name--Sydney or Syd for short. Now it's a lot easier to talk about her instead of just saying "the car".
Almost every time I call home, my dad asks, "How's my baby". I know, how sweet right? He cares about his daughter and wants to know how she is doing--well that is true, he does care about me, but the baby he's talking about is the car Nate and I now own. It was his favorite car--a 96 Pontiac Bonneville. It is a good car. Anyway, that point of all of this is that Nate and I were having a hard time coming up with a name for her. Finally, after installing the license plates this weekend, we decided--her license plate contains some letters that helped us come up with her name--Sydney or Syd for short. Now it's a lot easier to talk about her instead of just saying "the car".
Tax-free days
When I was at Old Navy yesterday, the guy who helped me at the register asked me if I was trying to miss the crowds for tax-free days. "Tax-free days?" I asked, kind of confused. He told me that this coming weekend there is no tax on clothing and the stores are just packed. I looked online and sure enough, this is tax-free weekend coming up for Texas. I've never heard of such a thing. If only the tax-free extended to such things as books, DVDs, video games, and electronics--now that would be something to get excited about!
When I was at Old Navy yesterday, the guy who helped me at the register asked me if I was trying to miss the crowds for tax-free days. "Tax-free days?" I asked, kind of confused. He told me that this coming weekend there is no tax on clothing and the stores are just packed. I looked online and sure enough, this is tax-free weekend coming up for Texas. I've never heard of such a thing. If only the tax-free extended to such things as books, DVDs, video games, and electronics--now that would be something to get excited about!
Monday, July 28, 2003
Power shopping
Today I went to Old Navy because I realized a couple of days ago that I am lacking in the clothes I can actually wear to school. I think I have about two or three tops and one or two pairs of pants that aren't too big for me--I would have more clothes if I lived in MIchigan because it is cooler, but I need some fall clothes that would be appropriate for a summer in Michigan. Anyway, I was there for an hour and found everything I needed--two pairs of pants, one long tan skirt, four shirts, one sweater jacket (it does get chilly in my school). Ooo, and it was an outlet store, so I got each item for an average of twenty dollars. I'm so happy to be done because I really don't like shopping all that much.
Today I went to Old Navy because I realized a couple of days ago that I am lacking in the clothes I can actually wear to school. I think I have about two or three tops and one or two pairs of pants that aren't too big for me--I would have more clothes if I lived in MIchigan because it is cooler, but I need some fall clothes that would be appropriate for a summer in Michigan. Anyway, I was there for an hour and found everything I needed--two pairs of pants, one long tan skirt, four shirts, one sweater jacket (it does get chilly in my school). Ooo, and it was an outlet store, so I got each item for an average of twenty dollars. I'm so happy to be done because I really don't like shopping all that much.
Another weekend gone by
This past weekend, Nate and I went to his parents (aka the parents who live nearby :) ) from Friday to Sunday before church. We both got our rings resized down to smaller sizes and otherwise just relaxed and visited. Oh yeah, we did finally put on our new Texas license plates--they have front and back plates, so we had to drill holes in the front bumper (sorry, Dad). After many tries, some WD-40 and a mallet, Nate and I finally got the hitch off the car--we're a good team.
Sunday after church we went out to lunch with a couple from church--David and Erin. Erin is also a fifth grade teacher. It's very strange to be hanging out with married couples. Nate and I both very much feel more comfortable with our single college/post-college friends and newly married friends. Not that we would give those friends up once we started feeling more comfortable. Adjusting is hard and we are in need of prayers for good relationships to form with people down here.
Speaking of lunch after church--that's something I've been thinking about lately. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I don't know if I could ever say that it's definitely wrong, but I do think that it may be better not to do lunch. I've only had conversations with myself about this :) so you'll have to forgive my lack of reasoning. I guess I was just thinking about Sunday being the Sabbath--the Lord's day. When did it become okay to do all of these other things--stores, movies, restaurants--on Sunday? I mean, especially if you come from a family, like I do, that discouraged going into work on Sunday--how can we then justify making other people work for our leisure? I'm not suggesting legalism toward how we view our activities on Sunday, but I do want to be wise about how I spend this day. God must have made it the Sabbath for some reason, so I want to be careful to not just turn it into any other day of the week.
This past weekend, Nate and I went to his parents (aka the parents who live nearby :) ) from Friday to Sunday before church. We both got our rings resized down to smaller sizes and otherwise just relaxed and visited. Oh yeah, we did finally put on our new Texas license plates--they have front and back plates, so we had to drill holes in the front bumper (sorry, Dad). After many tries, some WD-40 and a mallet, Nate and I finally got the hitch off the car--we're a good team.
Sunday after church we went out to lunch with a couple from church--David and Erin. Erin is also a fifth grade teacher. It's very strange to be hanging out with married couples. Nate and I both very much feel more comfortable with our single college/post-college friends and newly married friends. Not that we would give those friends up once we started feeling more comfortable. Adjusting is hard and we are in need of prayers for good relationships to form with people down here.
Speaking of lunch after church--that's something I've been thinking about lately. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I don't know if I could ever say that it's definitely wrong, but I do think that it may be better not to do lunch. I've only had conversations with myself about this :) so you'll have to forgive my lack of reasoning. I guess I was just thinking about Sunday being the Sabbath--the Lord's day. When did it become okay to do all of these other things--stores, movies, restaurants--on Sunday? I mean, especially if you come from a family, like I do, that discouraged going into work on Sunday--how can we then justify making other people work for our leisure? I'm not suggesting legalism toward how we view our activities on Sunday, but I do want to be wise about how I spend this day. God must have made it the Sabbath for some reason, so I want to be careful to not just turn it into any other day of the week.
Friday, July 25, 2003
Italian Zucchini Crecent Pie
Per my mother's good suggestion, I have decided to put the recipe on my blog. It originally came from the Pillsbury Bake-off. Enjoy--it's really good!
Serves 4-8
Cooking Time:18-20 minutes
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cook and stir: 4 cups (3 worked for us) thin-sliced zucchini AND 1 c chopped onion (a few shakes of minced onion works just as well) in 1/4 c margarine (I used a little bit less margarine and it worked fine) until tender--at least for 10 minutes, we did 15 and it was even better.
Stir in: 1/2 c chopped parsley OR 2 T parsley flakes, 1/2 t salt, 1/2 t pepper, 1/4 t each of garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
Combine and stir into pan mixture: 2 beaten eggs and an 8 oz package of mozarella.
Prepare pan (10" pie): Spray pan with a cooking spray. Pat 8 crescent rolls (skinny point toward center and wider part on the edge) sealing to form crust. Spread with 2 t prepared mustard (? we didn't do this and it tasted good--maybe someone could let me know why to do this). Bake as above 'til tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Per my mother's good suggestion, I have decided to put the recipe on my blog. It originally came from the Pillsbury Bake-off. Enjoy--it's really good!
Serves 4-8
Cooking Time:18-20 minutes
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cook and stir: 4 cups (3 worked for us) thin-sliced zucchini AND 1 c chopped onion (a few shakes of minced onion works just as well) in 1/4 c margarine (I used a little bit less margarine and it worked fine) until tender--at least for 10 minutes, we did 15 and it was even better.
Stir in: 1/2 c chopped parsley OR 2 T parsley flakes, 1/2 t salt, 1/2 t pepper, 1/4 t each of garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
Combine and stir into pan mixture: 2 beaten eggs and an 8 oz package of mozarella.
Prepare pan (10" pie): Spray pan with a cooking spray. Pat 8 crescent rolls (skinny point toward center and wider part on the edge) sealing to form crust. Spread with 2 t prepared mustard (? we didn't do this and it tasted good--maybe someone could let me know why to do this). Bake as above 'til tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 24, 2003
:(
I had a big case of homesickness today. Nate is so great--comforting me and being concerned. I've learned that homesickness is one of those things I just have to go through--it's best to sleep it off. That's what my dad always says, "If you don't feel very good, you need to go take a good nap". It is hard being so far from the home and friends and family that I know, but I know this is where God has me now and I'm praying He will help me be content and at peace and even joyful and happy. :)
I had a big case of homesickness today. Nate is so great--comforting me and being concerned. I've learned that homesickness is one of those things I just have to go through--it's best to sleep it off. That's what my dad always says, "If you don't feel very good, you need to go take a good nap". It is hard being so far from the home and friends and family that I know, but I know this is where God has me now and I'm praying He will help me be content and at peace and even joyful and happy. :)
Zucchini pie
Nate and I made a dish we had gotten from his mom (who had gotten it from Grandma Froyd? or vice versa?). It's basically a pie made from crescent rolls for the crust, and zucchini, mozzarella cheese, beaten eggs, onion, and lots of yummy spices. It was sooooo good. If anyone wants the recipe, let me know.
Nate and I made a dish we had gotten from his mom (who had gotten it from Grandma Froyd? or vice versa?). It's basically a pie made from crescent rolls for the crust, and zucchini, mozzarella cheese, beaten eggs, onion, and lots of yummy spices. It was sooooo good. If anyone wants the recipe, let me know.
Frustration
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this morning at the prospect of finding a new doctor, dentist, hair stylist, etc. Fortunately I can ask people from church and we also have the grad student yellow pages from Nate's school that gives reviews of many local shops, restaurants, stylists, doctors and dentists, etc. Hopefully that will help.
I'm also a bit frustrated about getting my driver's license and my name changed. I wish I had a step by step list in front of me of how to go about all of this, but I don't. I have to find it on the internet and through phone calls.
Thanks for listening to my venting. :)
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed this morning at the prospect of finding a new doctor, dentist, hair stylist, etc. Fortunately I can ask people from church and we also have the grad student yellow pages from Nate's school that gives reviews of many local shops, restaurants, stylists, doctors and dentists, etc. Hopefully that will help.
I'm also a bit frustrated about getting my driver's license and my name changed. I wish I had a step by step list in front of me of how to go about all of this, but I don't. I have to find it on the internet and through phone calls.
Thanks for listening to my venting. :)
Monday, July 21, 2003
Quiet weekend
I didn't blog much this weekend cause Nate was around and we finished rearranging and decorating, and the rest of the time I was reading the fifth Harry Potter book and spending time hanging out with Nate. My stiing is all healed up, thankfully, and I have met no more wasps or bees (except for a few yellow jackets at the recycling center).
Nate and I made salmon on the grill on Friday night--or should we say slightly blackened salmon because the oil caught on fire. It was still very yummy along with the mashed potatoes, spinach salad, and french bread. Yummmm.
On Saturday we checked out some digital cameras in the midst of our other errands. We are looking at the Canon Powershot A70--a 3.2 mega pixel camera, but are open to other suggestions (we prefer to stay $300 or less). We thought having a digital camera would be nice since so many of our friends live so far away and we could send out and post pics.
On Sunday Nate played Final Fantasy IX and I read Harry Potter for a lot of the day. I just want to finish it so that it won't be distracting.
Today I had a meeting with the head of my grade at the academy where I will teach. I got my keys to my room and got to see it. It is pretty cool. I am sooo nervous though.
I'm off to do some more stuff on the list. :)
I didn't blog much this weekend cause Nate was around and we finished rearranging and decorating, and the rest of the time I was reading the fifth Harry Potter book and spending time hanging out with Nate. My stiing is all healed up, thankfully, and I have met no more wasps or bees (except for a few yellow jackets at the recycling center).
Nate and I made salmon on the grill on Friday night--or should we say slightly blackened salmon because the oil caught on fire. It was still very yummy along with the mashed potatoes, spinach salad, and french bread. Yummmm.
On Saturday we checked out some digital cameras in the midst of our other errands. We are looking at the Canon Powershot A70--a 3.2 mega pixel camera, but are open to other suggestions (we prefer to stay $300 or less). We thought having a digital camera would be nice since so many of our friends live so far away and we could send out and post pics.
On Sunday Nate played Final Fantasy IX and I read Harry Potter for a lot of the day. I just want to finish it so that it won't be distracting.
Today I had a meeting with the head of my grade at the academy where I will teach. I got my keys to my room and got to see it. It is pretty cool. I am sooo nervous though.
I'm off to do some more stuff on the list. :)
Friday, July 18, 2003
Getting educated
I looked up some info on bee and wasp stings this morning. I don't know what stung me, but I'm guessing it was a large wasp--maybe a Cicada killer wasp. Anyway, here is some useful info on being allergic, reactions to a sting, want to do, and how to prevent stings: Bee and Wasp Stings
I looked up some info on bee and wasp stings this morning. I don't know what stung me, but I'm guessing it was a large wasp--maybe a Cicada killer wasp. Anyway, here is some useful info on being allergic, reactions to a sting, want to do, and how to prevent stings: Bee and Wasp Stings
Thursday, July 17, 2003
My traumatic evening
Well, it finally happened. Lisa said that it should just happen to me so I wouldn't be so fearful--and so I would find out that it didn't hurt nearly as much as I thought it would. Well, it happened, and it hurt way more than I thought it would. Nate and I were heading out to the car this evening to get a memory card for the PS2 and some other householdy things. We were at the car and I was about to hand something to Nate when my left pointer finger felt like someone had taken a knife and sliced it. Then there was a flutter of wings, I dropped everything and gasped. And it continued to feel like someone was slicing my finger. This stupid wasp-like bug stung me. Nate threw everything in the car--he was so wonderful--and quickly walked me back inside as I was sobbing uncontrollably. Once inside, he got me ice and held me as I kept freaking out about it.
So, I've finally been stung. I can't say it's made me any less fearful. If anything I am more fearful because it was so painful. But fortunately I am not allergic (my grandfather is and I was worried I was too). Obviously I am well enough to type with the finger even though it's still a bit swollen. I'm so thankful Nate was there to calm me down and comfort me.
Well, it finally happened. Lisa said that it should just happen to me so I wouldn't be so fearful--and so I would find out that it didn't hurt nearly as much as I thought it would. Well, it happened, and it hurt way more than I thought it would. Nate and I were heading out to the car this evening to get a memory card for the PS2 and some other householdy things. We were at the car and I was about to hand something to Nate when my left pointer finger felt like someone had taken a knife and sliced it. Then there was a flutter of wings, I dropped everything and gasped. And it continued to feel like someone was slicing my finger. This stupid wasp-like bug stung me. Nate threw everything in the car--he was so wonderful--and quickly walked me back inside as I was sobbing uncontrollably. Once inside, he got me ice and held me as I kept freaking out about it.
So, I've finally been stung. I can't say it's made me any less fearful. If anything I am more fearful because it was so painful. But fortunately I am not allergic (my grandfather is and I was worried I was too). Obviously I am well enough to type with the finger even though it's still a bit swollen. I'm so thankful Nate was there to calm me down and comfort me.
I'll admit it
I didn't want to, but I had to face up to the fact that my husband really does have more books than me--even if you include all my children's books. I may have more, but the majority of my books would take up less space than his do. I'm sure he will be happy to know that I only used one and a half of my two allotted bookshelves in our new bookcase.
I didn't want to, but I had to face up to the fact that my husband really does have more books than me--even if you include all my children's books. I may have more, but the majority of my books would take up less space than his do. I'm sure he will be happy to know that I only used one and a half of my two allotted bookshelves in our new bookcase.
Trying to resist the urge
I was only going to read my new Harry Potter book for an hour, but it's been nearly two since I laid on the couch to begin it. I'm having trouble focusing on the screen and my back is all stiff....but oh, was it worth it. I'm in the chapter called "The Order of the Phoenix". This book was good right from the first chapter. I can barely put it down. I can see why Lisa said that I shouldn't take it on our honeymoon if I actually wanted to have interactions with my new husband. I would have been buried in that book the whole trip. I promised Nate that I wouldn't be buried in it, so I'm trying to read it while he's not home.
On another note, I just found out our maintenance guy's name--Sammy. He's been around here for awhile. He just stopped by one more time today to check if our tub faucet was leaking. He said that he wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if he didn't check. I'm trying to learn the hospitality of the South. I think it's such a neat thing that we lack up North. Most of the people I've met down here are very people-oriented, and I'm hoping that will rub off on this task-oriented Michigander. As my dad says, "I have Dutch disease--I just can't stop working!" It's a good thing I have a laid back husband--I'm hoping we can balance each other out. :)
I was only going to read my new Harry Potter book for an hour, but it's been nearly two since I laid on the couch to begin it. I'm having trouble focusing on the screen and my back is all stiff....but oh, was it worth it. I'm in the chapter called "The Order of the Phoenix". This book was good right from the first chapter. I can barely put it down. I can see why Lisa said that I shouldn't take it on our honeymoon if I actually wanted to have interactions with my new husband. I would have been buried in that book the whole trip. I promised Nate that I wouldn't be buried in it, so I'm trying to read it while he's not home.
On another note, I just found out our maintenance guy's name--Sammy. He's been around here for awhile. He just stopped by one more time today to check if our tub faucet was leaking. He said that he wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if he didn't check. I'm trying to learn the hospitality of the South. I think it's such a neat thing that we lack up North. Most of the people I've met down here are very people-oriented, and I'm hoping that will rub off on this task-oriented Michigander. As my dad says, "I have Dutch disease--I just can't stop working!" It's a good thing I have a laid back husband--I'm hoping we can balance each other out. :)
Words to song
Here are the words to the song my brother was so cool to write for and perform at our wedding. I know I had a hard time understanding some of them the first time, so I hope this helps you too:
Waterfall
Words and Music by: Justin Drooger
Performed for Nathan and Tricia Froyd on June 28, 2003
When just one singe glance can feel like eternity
And we both share this feeling between you and me
It’s the way you feel, when words just ain’t enough
When a look in her eyes, can say more than a talk
The sound of her voice, sends shock right through your all
The only word that we have… is a waterfall
When just one gentle touch can heal the deepest pain
And all my eyes well up when your lips speak my name
It’s the way you feel, when words just ain’t enough
When a look in her eyes, can say more than a talk
The sound of her voice, sends shock right through your all
The only word that we have… is a waterfall
Here are the words to the song my brother was so cool to write for and perform at our wedding. I know I had a hard time understanding some of them the first time, so I hope this helps you too:
Waterfall
Words and Music by: Justin Drooger
Performed for Nathan and Tricia Froyd on June 28, 2003
When just one singe glance can feel like eternity
And we both share this feeling between you and me
It’s the way you feel, when words just ain’t enough
When a look in her eyes, can say more than a talk
The sound of her voice, sends shock right through your all
The only word that we have… is a waterfall
When just one gentle touch can heal the deepest pain
And all my eyes well up when your lips speak my name
It’s the way you feel, when words just ain’t enough
When a look in her eyes, can say more than a talk
The sound of her voice, sends shock right through your all
The only word that we have… is a waterfall
New books
I can't take my shower after my biking yet because a leak in the tub is being fixed, so I'm going to blog instead. :)
Nate and I made use of the gift certificates to Waldenbooks we received from the Sobota's and our friend Rachel Keift last night. I got the fifth Harry Potter book (Nate is almost convinced to read them), the fifth grade version of Brainquest for my students, and we bought a Calvin and Hobbes book It's a Magical World --very funny. Nate got a few books too, but I'll let him tell you about them. We still have more gift certificate money to spend there, but we are pacing ourselves :) --plus, neither of us is sad about having to go back to the bookstore again. :)
I can't take my shower after my biking yet because a leak in the tub is being fixed, so I'm going to blog instead. :)
Nate and I made use of the gift certificates to Waldenbooks we received from the Sobota's and our friend Rachel Keift last night. I got the fifth Harry Potter book (Nate is almost convinced to read them), the fifth grade version of Brainquest for my students, and we bought a Calvin and Hobbes book It's a Magical World --very funny. Nate got a few books too, but I'll let him tell you about them. We still have more gift certificate money to spend there, but we are pacing ourselves :) --plus, neither of us is sad about having to go back to the bookstore again. :)
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Yay!
Our living room is almost completely rearranged. Nate's computer just has to be moved off of our dining room table. We ate off of these two wooden crates that Kortnie's dad used to have in his hammock/Jimmy Buffett store last night. It was great! I wish we had a camera. It feels good to have a living room again.
Our living room is almost completely rearranged. Nate's computer just has to be moved off of our dining room table. We ate off of these two wooden crates that Kortnie's dad used to have in his hammock/Jimmy Buffett store last night. It was great! I wish we had a camera. It feels good to have a living room again.
Things I've observed about Texas
1. Horizontal traffic lights are good because they don't blow and sway nearly as much.
2. Some of the sewage openings on the curb sides look like they could swallow small children.
3. I like frontage roads (the roads that run parallel to the highway and give you access to it). I think they are a super good idea.
4. Texas has the best ice cream--Blue Bell mint chocolate chip.
5. Even though it rains a lot, it's still humid.
6. People talk about hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding instead of tornadoes and heat waves. I don't think there is such a thing as a heat wave in southern Texas.
I'll think of more. I have to start writing these down.
1. Horizontal traffic lights are good because they don't blow and sway nearly as much.
2. Some of the sewage openings on the curb sides look like they could swallow small children.
3. I like frontage roads (the roads that run parallel to the highway and give you access to it). I think they are a super good idea.
4. Texas has the best ice cream--Blue Bell mint chocolate chip.
5. Even though it rains a lot, it's still humid.
6. People talk about hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding instead of tornadoes and heat waves. I don't think there is such a thing as a heat wave in southern Texas.
I'll think of more. I have to start writing these down.
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
Monday, July 14, 2003
Unpacking
We have been unpacking things now for about four days and it's finally starting to look like an apartment again. It helped when I cleared out the cardboard that was taking over the apartment and brought it to a recycling center. Yes, I'm even recycling down here in Texas--I've taken my obsession with it down here with me.
We got a PS2 today--we used the money from Target gift cards to get it. Yesterday we found Tetris Worlds at Target for the PS2, which is so cool because Tetris is my favorite game ever! Nate is setting it up right now.
There is so much more I could write, but I would like to eat dinner and participate in PS2 set up, and to visit with Nate since he's been gone all day.
More later.
We have been unpacking things now for about four days and it's finally starting to look like an apartment again. It helped when I cleared out the cardboard that was taking over the apartment and brought it to a recycling center. Yes, I'm even recycling down here in Texas--I've taken my obsession with it down here with me.
We got a PS2 today--we used the money from Target gift cards to get it. Yesterday we found Tetris Worlds at Target for the PS2, which is so cool because Tetris is my favorite game ever! Nate is setting it up right now.
There is so much more I could write, but I would like to eat dinner and participate in PS2 set up, and to visit with Nate since he's been gone all day.
More later.
My alphabet game complex
My husband has given me a complex when it comes to the alphabet game. I haven't played a game against him since somewhere around the Louisiana-Texas border. I know he will eventually post about it because he is quite proud of himself. I would like to say though, that I am still ahead of him by one game--and I will hold on to that. :)
My husband has given me a complex when it comes to the alphabet game. I haven't played a game against him since somewhere around the Louisiana-Texas border. I know he will eventually post about it because he is quite proud of himself. I would like to say though, that I am still ahead of him by one game--and I will hold on to that. :)
Slow going
So, we towed a Uhaul trailer (a 5 by 10 foot) down filled nearly to the top with wedding gifts and my things. We realized from the start that we would be passed by many things on the road at our constant speed of 55 mph, but it was extra humiliating when we were actually passed by a house while going through one of the larger cities! I think we passed three vehicles total on our way down.
So, we towed a Uhaul trailer (a 5 by 10 foot) down filled nearly to the top with wedding gifts and my things. We realized from the start that we would be passed by many things on the road at our constant speed of 55 mph, but it was extra humiliating when we were actually passed by a house while going through one of the larger cities! I think we passed three vehicles total on our way down.
Long overdue posting
But not as long overdue as someone else--some other people have noticed this too. I'm sure Nate and I will post some of the same things about our trip down, but they are good enough to post twice. Read on, I'll try to get caught up.
But not as long overdue as someone else--some other people have noticed this too. I'm sure Nate and I will post some of the same things about our trip down, but they are good enough to post twice. Read on, I'll try to get caught up.
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
Leaving tomorrow
Nate and I finished packing the U-haul (mostly except for some rearranging) this morning and are getting to relax this afternoon. It's nice since we have been doing a lot of packing and preparing to travel stuff.
It is good to be married to Nate. :)
I can't believe I'm leaving tomorrow. It won't sink in until we are in Texas.
Nate and I finished packing the U-haul (mostly except for some rearranging) this morning and are getting to relax this afternoon. It's nice since we have been doing a lot of packing and preparing to travel stuff.
It is good to be married to Nate. :)
I can't believe I'm leaving tomorrow. It won't sink in until we are in Texas.
Wednesday, July 02, 2003
Honeymooning
Nate and I are having a wonderful time up in northern Minnesota. Just wanted to let y'all know that we have arrived safely and are very much enjoying being married to each other. :)
Nate and I are having a wonderful time up in northern Minnesota. Just wanted to let y'all know that we have arrived safely and are very much enjoying being married to each other. :)
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