Yesterday Braden had a snow day from school and I went in to work 2 hours late...almost like back in the day, but not nearly as cool 'cause we didn't go outside and play in the snow : (
Maybe if it lasts until this weekend we can go sledding! : )
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Snow Days, Finally!
The weatherman kept prediciting it and he was finally right...the snow (and ice) has arrived:
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Homecoming from January...
I never did get a chance to show off pictures of my brother Zach and his date for his senior year Homecoming at Christian High School from last month. So here's a few: 
My sister Kendra went to the same dance as Zach (though she goes to Ft. Zumwalf South) but with some of her girlfriends. Here's some more pictures:
So fun! : )
My sister Kendra went to the same dance as Zach (though she goes to Ft. Zumwalf South) but with some of her girlfriends. Here's some more pictures:So fun! : )
February already!?!
It's already two weeks into the semester, I can't believe it! Here's what we've been up to lately...
Braden is busy at UPS and Panera like always and he is enjoying his new semester of classes and learning much:
*Personal Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Whitney
*Intro to Church Histoy II with Dr. Smith
*Intro to Biblical Counseling with Dr. Scott
*Intro to Philosophy with Dr. Parker
As for me, my job has been going great! I love the craziness of it, working at a hospital is crazy in itself! My days go by so fast...you know what they say, time flies when you're having fun! I also have still been training for my half marathon, I'm up to 6 miles! WooHoo!
Braden and I went to Indianapolis, IN last weekend to see our friend Tommy who was playing bass with his band, The Marquette Weekend. They just started touring at the end of last month and, as of right now, they will be traveling all over the Midwest until the end of April. We had a blast at the concert, and of course it was great catching up with Tommy.
At the concert I helped at the merchandise table selling t-shirts and cds. I convinced a few people to buy the same shirt that I had, "Because it will look great on you!" One guy thought I was the band's manager and had me autograph his cd. Man, I felt cool!
Here's a picture of Tommy and Braden at Steak N Shake after the concert:
...AND for those of you stuck in blogger world, don't forget that Valentine's Day is Thursday! ; )
Braden is busy at UPS and Panera like always and he is enjoying his new semester of classes and learning much:
*Personal Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Whitney
*Intro to Church Histoy II with Dr. Smith
*Intro to Biblical Counseling with Dr. Scott
*Intro to Philosophy with Dr. Parker
As for me, my job has been going great! I love the craziness of it, working at a hospital is crazy in itself! My days go by so fast...you know what they say, time flies when you're having fun! I also have still been training for my half marathon, I'm up to 6 miles! WooHoo!
Braden and I went to Indianapolis, IN last weekend to see our friend Tommy who was playing bass with his band, The Marquette Weekend. They just started touring at the end of last month and, as of right now, they will be traveling all over the Midwest until the end of April. We had a blast at the concert, and of course it was great catching up with Tommy.
At the concert I helped at the merchandise table selling t-shirts and cds. I convinced a few people to buy the same shirt that I had, "Because it will look great on you!" One guy thought I was the band's manager and had me autograph his cd. Man, I felt cool!
Here's a picture of Tommy and Braden at Steak N Shake after the concert:
...AND for those of you stuck in blogger world, don't forget that Valentine's Day is Thursday! ; )
Sunday, January 27, 2008
amazing...
Just made this tonight...very yummy and very easy, just how I like it! Couldn't help but pass it along:
Apple Crisp
4 medium tart cooking apples( I use Granny Smith), sliced (4 cups)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
ICE CREAM!
Heat oven to 375. Grease bottom and sides of an 8 inch square pan with shortening. Spread apples in pan.
In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients (except ice cream, duh!) until well mixed. Sprinkle over apples.
Bake about 30 minutes.
Serve warm, with ice cream!
YUM! : )
...thanks Betty Crocker!
Apple Crisp
4 medium tart cooking apples( I use Granny Smith), sliced (4 cups)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
ICE CREAM!
Heat oven to 375. Grease bottom and sides of an 8 inch square pan with shortening. Spread apples in pan.
In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients (except ice cream, duh!) until well mixed. Sprinkle over apples.
Bake about 30 minutes.
Serve warm, with ice cream!
YUM! : )
...thanks Betty Crocker!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Music and Lyrics
Friday night was pizza and pj's night at the Theule's. Boy Casey was in charge of picking out the movie, which is now on my "top faves" list, Music and Lyrics, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore.
I highly recommend it, cute, clean, and fun...I don't want to give it away, so go watch it yourself.
I highly recommend it, cute, clean, and fun...I don't want to give it away, so go watch it yourself.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
It's a New Year!
This year has started off pretty well for us...here's what has been going on...
Braden's dad was in town this past week as he was here working on his doctorate program up at Southern. We enjoyed spending some time with him, and we were happy to have the bed in our second bedroom be put to use!
Since the beginning of the year, I've been training for a half marathon, which takes place in April. I'm slowly getting back into shape, it feels good and has been giving me more energy it seems. I follow a strick schedule, and have been taking advantage of the free access I have up at Southern's Rec. Center.
I started my new permanent position at the hospital I have been temping with since July '07. No longer am I in Human Resources, I am now a secretary to the nurse managers of the hospital. I have more freedom, a small raise, and I love it so far!
Braden has been working hard at UPS and has also started his reading for his J-term class that starts next week.
Whew!...it's the weekend, time to relax!
Braden's dad was in town this past week as he was here working on his doctorate program up at Southern. We enjoyed spending some time with him, and we were happy to have the bed in our second bedroom be put to use!
Since the beginning of the year, I've been training for a half marathon, which takes place in April. I'm slowly getting back into shape, it feels good and has been giving me more energy it seems. I follow a strick schedule, and have been taking advantage of the free access I have up at Southern's Rec. Center.
I started my new permanent position at the hospital I have been temping with since July '07. No longer am I in Human Resources, I am now a secretary to the nurse managers of the hospital. I have more freedom, a small raise, and I love it so far!
Braden has been working hard at UPS and has also started his reading for his J-term class that starts next week.
Whew!...it's the weekend, time to relax!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Looking back on 2007
Some exciting things have gone on for us this past year....here's some highlights:
Braden finished up his undergraduate work in Biblical counseling at The Master's College in Santa Clarita, California. 
And although we were sad to leave the "Golden State", right after graduation in May, we packed up all our things and headed back across the country to Louisville, Kentucky. There Braden began his Master's of Divinity in Biblical counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in August.
When we moved to Kentucky we had no apartment lined up, but by God's grace, it only took a few phone calls before we found a place to park the moving truck.
Shortly after we had signed the papers and moved in! Within a month or two we both found jobs, and a church to attend...so for now we have made Louisville our "home". Braden's studies will take at least 3 years to complete, but after that we aren't quite sure where we'll be...but we have time to pray and seek God's will for what He would have us do next.
And although we were sad to leave the "Golden State", right after graduation in May, we packed up all our things and headed back across the country to Louisville, Kentucky. There Braden began his Master's of Divinity in Biblical counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in August.When we moved to Kentucky we had no apartment lined up, but by God's grace, it only took a few phone calls before we found a place to park the moving truck.
Shortly after we had signed the papers and moved in! Within a month or two we both found jobs, and a church to attend...so for now we have made Louisville our "home". Braden's studies will take at least 3 years to complete, but after that we aren't quite sure where we'll be...but we have time to pray and seek God's will for what He would have us do next.We have been very blessed to have been able to experience so much together in our year and a half of marriage and are very thankful that we have been granted favor in so many different areas of our life. We are now closer to our families in St. Louis and Braden is working hard at studies and really enjoys being a seminary student. I'm about to start a permanent position at the hospital I have been temping at. I'm really excited to be doing something new and different. I've been temping ever since we first moved to California, so it will be nice to finally have something more stable again.
I'm excited to see what 2008 will bring!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio
Friday after I got off work Braden and I decided to drive up to Cincinnati, Ohio which is only about a hour and a half north of Louisville. We thought it would be fun to get out for the weekend and stay in a hotel since we racked up some Hilton honors points. Also, we wanted to check out the Creation Museum which we have heard about from some friends.
It was very neat. Definitely worth the $20/person. The museum was obvoius in the beliefs which they held - the Biblical account of creation and the history of the world as recorded in Scripture. The place was packed, so I only managed to get a few picture of some dinosaurs, most of which were not blogworthy.
Downtown Cincinnati had quite a bit to do even in the freezing cold. We walked around a little, took some pictures: 
...and it wasn't hard to find the outdoor ice rink: 
Other than that, we did some shopping with money we got for Christmas, ate some good food, and slept in our king size bed! What a treat! :) 
It was very neat. Definitely worth the $20/person. The museum was obvoius in the beliefs which they held - the Biblical account of creation and the history of the world as recorded in Scripture. The place was packed, so I only managed to get a few picture of some dinosaurs, most of which were not blogworthy.Downtown Cincinnati had quite a bit to do even in the freezing cold. We walked around a little, took some pictures: ...and it wasn't hard to find the outdoor ice rink: Other than that, we did some shopping with money we got for Christmas, ate some good food, and slept in our king size bed! What a treat! :) Saturday, December 29, 2007
Christmas at home:
Presents to go around: $100s and $100s
Baking and decorating cookies and gingerbread houses.: couple of hours and some skill
Spending Christmas at home with the people you love: priceless.
Hope you and yours had a very Merry Christmas!
Baking and decorating cookies and gingerbread houses.: couple of hours and some skill
Spending Christmas at home with the people you love: priceless.Hope you and yours had a very Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
short update...
Christmas has come and gone and now it's back to the routine of things here in Louisville, KY. I'm siting here at work not wanting tackle the piles of work waiting for me just yet...what happened to Christmas break?
More to come...
p.s. Alicia, Norman is still alive! : )
More to come...
p.s. Alicia, Norman is still alive! : )
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Yesterday's weather
Click on the link below...
http://www.weather.com/outlook/homeandgarden/home/pastweather/40206?from=36hr_topnav_home
This weather in DECEMBER!?! I feel like we're back in California! ha!
http://www.weather.com/outlook/homeandgarden/home/pastweather/40206?from=36hr_topnav_home
This weather in DECEMBER!?! I feel like we're back in California! ha!
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Zach's Senior Pictures
My handsome brother Zachary is a senior this year at Christian High School. I can't believe it's time for him to graduate already! He is a good student and excelled greatly in soccer, especially in the last few years and his team got 1st at state this past season! I can't wait to see what the next chapter brings in my little brother's life... : )
My mom took his senior pictures a few weeks ago before it got real cold outside. They turned out really well and it's a heck of alot cheaper to do it yourself, especially if you have a decent camera! Here's some of my favorites:
My mom took his senior pictures a few weeks ago before it got real cold outside. They turned out really well and it's a heck of alot cheaper to do it yourself, especially if you have a decent camera! Here's some of my favorites:
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