Today I am thankful for a Sunday evening drive.
My car needed an oil change tonight, so while we were waiting on them to finish that up, we went on a drive around town. We have this church directory that we keep in the car because Ryan gets asked for phone numbers a lot, or needs them himself. So...we did something creepy and started driving by church members' homes to see where they lived. Totally normal, right? Well, after having trouble finding one, we decided that was a bit weird to do and thankfully got the call just in time that my car was done. It was a weird drive, but nice to have some simple car time.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Nine Months
Today I am thankful for nine months.
In the past few weeks, Ryan and I have had an ongoing game where we'll give each other our "Top 5" or "Top 10" things we love about each other. It's become a joke now, as some of the most random things we'll do in a day (some quite unflattering) will receive the comment of "Oh, that's Top 10 right there." To attempt to take that back to a sweeter sort of game, here's my Top 9 (for nine months) things I love about Ryan.
9) He refuses to let me go to sleep or leave the house without a kiss
8) He plays catch and home run derby with my brothers when they come over
7) He will spend the whole evening just listening to music with me
6) He knows that Friday nights are wedding show nights on TLC and lets me watch them
5) He tells me exactly what he thinks of my new recipe if I stare at him chewing long enough
4) He drops me off at the door of church every Sunday before parking the car
3) He leaves me sweet notes in my car while I'm getting ready for work
2) He holds my hand when we walk off-stage after leading worship together
1) He prays so long at dinner for UBC and its missionaries that the food gets cold
Okay, so probably not really the actual Top 9 things I love about him because so many great ones didn't make the list, but hey, it's nine things I really love about this man! :-)
In the past few weeks, Ryan and I have had an ongoing game where we'll give each other our "Top 5" or "Top 10" things we love about each other. It's become a joke now, as some of the most random things we'll do in a day (some quite unflattering) will receive the comment of "Oh, that's Top 10 right there." To attempt to take that back to a sweeter sort of game, here's my Top 9 (for nine months) things I love about Ryan.
9) He refuses to let me go to sleep or leave the house without a kiss
8) He plays catch and home run derby with my brothers when they come over
7) He will spend the whole evening just listening to music with me
6) He knows that Friday nights are wedding show nights on TLC and lets me watch them
5) He tells me exactly what he thinks of my new recipe if I stare at him chewing long enough
4) He drops me off at the door of church every Sunday before parking the car
3) He leaves me sweet notes in my car while I'm getting ready for work
2) He holds my hand when we walk off-stage after leading worship together
1) He prays so long at dinner for UBC and its missionaries that the food gets cold
Okay, so probably not really the actual Top 9 things I love about him because so many great ones didn't make the list, but hey, it's nine things I really love about this man! :-)
Friday, August 5, 2011
A Build-A-Bear
Today I am thankful for a build-a-bear.
Well, technically, it's a build-a-dog. He's such a cutie. I've been wanting to go to build-a-bear with Ryan for about two years now...no idea why, it just sounded like fun. So today we went and I got my cute little puppy dog, Cadillac. We named him after the street we lived on for the first (almost) nine months of our marriage. He adds a nice little look of youth to our master bedroom now. :-)
Well, technically, it's a build-a-dog. He's such a cutie. I've been wanting to go to build-a-bear with Ryan for about two years now...no idea why, it just sounded like fun. So today we went and I got my cute little puppy dog, Cadillac. We named him after the street we lived on for the first (almost) nine months of our marriage. He adds a nice little look of youth to our master bedroom now. :-)
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Mixed Up Meatloaf
Today I am thankful for mixed up meatloaf.
Something about having a real kitchen has made me feel the need to "really" cook. No more frozen pizzas or pasta bags for us...at least for now. I had a strange craving for meatloaf, so I called my mom for her recipe and decided to give it a try. As I started throwing things together, I found that several ingredients were missing from my pantry, so I replaced them with a little of this and a little of that. I wasn't sure what to expect, but let me just say, best meatloaf ever. It was so yummy, and I'm not sure I can ever exactly replicate it because it was so mixed up! It made me feel like a real cook for the evening, though, and that was the best part.
Something about having a real kitchen has made me feel the need to "really" cook. No more frozen pizzas or pasta bags for us...at least for now. I had a strange craving for meatloaf, so I called my mom for her recipe and decided to give it a try. As I started throwing things together, I found that several ingredients were missing from my pantry, so I replaced them with a little of this and a little of that. I wasn't sure what to expect, but let me just say, best meatloaf ever. It was so yummy, and I'm not sure I can ever exactly replicate it because it was so mixed up! It made me feel like a real cook for the evening, though, and that was the best part.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
A McKinney Meal
Today I am thankful for a McKinney meal.
Before we realized that we would be settled in the house this soon, some of the sweet members of our Bible Fellowship class signed up to bring us meals (to help while we're "settling"). It turned out to be perfect timing this day, though, since I still wasn't feeling well. We can't let this happen too often, because having a professional chef bring dinner to your home will spoil a husband (and a wife!) quickly. It was quite yummy, though!
Before we realized that we would be settled in the house this soon, some of the sweet members of our Bible Fellowship class signed up to bring us meals (to help while we're "settling"). It turned out to be perfect timing this day, though, since I still wasn't feeling well. We can't let this happen too often, because having a professional chef bring dinner to your home will spoil a husband (and a wife!) quickly. It was quite yummy, though!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
A Cup of Hot Tea
Today I am thankful for a cup of hot tea.
I'm sick. Apparently you should always check to see if a little brother is sick before sharing a straw with him. Anyways, it really set in today and my husband was so sweet to bring me a cup of hot tea while I rested tonight after dinner. I'm not much of a hot tea person; in fact, it was cold by the time I drank it and I probably ruined its intended effect, but it was the thought that counted.
I'm sick. Apparently you should always check to see if a little brother is sick before sharing a straw with him. Anyways, it really set in today and my husband was so sweet to bring me a cup of hot tea while I rested tonight after dinner. I'm not much of a hot tea person; in fact, it was cold by the time I drank it and I probably ruined its intended effect, but it was the thought that counted.
Monday, August 1, 2011
A New Month
Today I am thankful for a new month.
There's something about starting fresh at '1' every month that I enjoy. I don't really know what it is other than maybe I get bored with writing the same month for 31 days as I date things, or maybe it makes my August vacation seem that much closer, but I enjoy it. Every time. I might also appreciate it because it means fall weather should be right around the corner. Let's just state the facts here...it's hot!
There's something about starting fresh at '1' every month that I enjoy. I don't really know what it is other than maybe I get bored with writing the same month for 31 days as I date things, or maybe it makes my August vacation seem that much closer, but I enjoy it. Every time. I might also appreciate it because it means fall weather should be right around the corner. Let's just state the facts here...it's hot!
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