Thought I should post this before the month is over. For our March date night we went to dinner at one of our favorite little downtown places, and then to the symphony. The mass we heard was beautiful - what a wonderful way to reflect glory to God. Amazing that the church used to worship that way all the time! The amount of practice and dedication it took to perform the mass was incredible, and I'm so glad we were able to share it together. I loved being in a secular environment but hearing the entire story of God's love and plan for mankind.
And the Gent and I realized how much we love the arts. We love to go to the art museums, the ballet, the symphony, plays, the opera . . . any time we can get a great deal on tickets, that is. We love football and baseball, too. Does that make us weird or well-rounded?
Anyway, hurrah for a great date night!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Miss Me?
For those of you who missed me, I'm back now. We took a weekend trip to Cincinnati to see some dear friends! We had a wonderful, refreshing weekend and enjoyed reconnecting. It was so nice to get away for a short while and spend time with those we love. Jenn and I have been friends since high school; we've been through lots of ups and downs already and I can't wait to see where the next chapter of our friendship takes us. And Jenn is a great photographer with a really cool camera (I admit, I am jealous). She took some adorable photos for us.
Our weekend, in pictures:
Amazing breakfast at a neighborhood cafe
Tiramisu French Toast = little taste of heaven
Our delightful hosts
We took all five dogs to the part for a long walk, then family photos, yay!
Their husky girls, who were nice enough to host our boys, too!
My sweetheart
Zeke
Nick
Huck
Out to dinner at The Rookwood
My Jenn! Thanks for a lovely weekend!
Our weekend, in pictures:
Amazing breakfast at a neighborhood cafe
Tiramisu French Toast = little taste of heaven
Our delightful hosts
We took all five dogs to the part for a long walk, then family photos, yay!
Their husky girls, who were nice enough to host our boys, too!
My sweetheart
Zeke
Nick
Huck
Out to dinner at The Rookwood
My Jenn! Thanks for a lovely weekend!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Ideas?
I have picked out my graduation present. No, I'm not the one graduating from school - I'm graduating from being the breadwinner! And for that, we decided I deserve a prize. :)
Isn't it beautiful? I love Lisa Leonard's jewelry. You can check out more of her designs here.
This necklace n is a custom piece, so I am trying to decide what I want written on it! I want a word or phrase that symbolizes our family and faith - suggestions? Considering "faithful" or "cherish" . . . other ideas? Help, please!
Isn't it beautiful? I love Lisa Leonard's jewelry. You can check out more of her designs here.
This necklace n is a custom piece, so I am trying to decide what I want written on it! I want a word or phrase that symbolizes our family and faith - suggestions? Considering "faithful" or "cherish" . . . other ideas? Help, please!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Little Things
Sometimes it's just the little things that make me happy.
A clean house.
A checkbook that reconciles with the bank statement and the budget spreadsheet, down to the penny.
A wonderful husband who made dinner tonight because I had to work late (again).
I think he did pretty good! Here's the recipe for Spanish Tortilla if you want to give it a try.
1 T olive oil
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
4 oz ham, chopped
1/2 t dried oregano
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
8 large eggs
Heat oven to 350. Heat oil in 10 inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion; saute 5 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Add chopped pepper and ham, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until peppers are just tender. Whisk eggs in medium bowl; pour into skillet, shaking pan a bit to distribute evenly. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until center is set. Let stand two minutes.
A clean house.
A checkbook that reconciles with the bank statement and the budget spreadsheet, down to the penny.
A wonderful husband who made dinner tonight because I had to work late (again).
I think he did pretty good! Here's the recipe for Spanish Tortilla if you want to give it a try.
1 T olive oil
1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
4 oz ham, chopped
1/2 t dried oregano
1/4 t salt
1/4 t pepper
8 large eggs
Heat oven to 350. Heat oil in 10 inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and onion; saute 5 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Add chopped pepper and ham, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 minutes or until peppers are just tender. Whisk eggs in medium bowl; pour into skillet, shaking pan a bit to distribute evenly. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until center is set. Let stand two minutes.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Birthday Recap
In pictures:
Scrumptious chocolate layer cake, baked by my talented hubby
New dress and shoes picked out by the Gent!
Isn't he great?
Springtime flowers
Headed out for dinner (notice the new dress!)
Scrumptious chocolate layer cake, baked by my talented hubby
New dress and shoes picked out by the Gent!
Isn't he great?
Springtime flowers
Headed out for dinner (notice the new dress!)
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
How I Spent My Week
I feel like I have been so busy lately. In the interest of figuring out where the time goes, I kept a log of what I did this past week. If you really want to know what I do all day every day, read on.
Saturday
Slept in till 9
Watched an hour of HGTV and answered email, read blogs
Ate yummy pancakes (thanks, hubby!)
Sorted mail
Walked dogs
Shower
Blogged
Went shopping and ran errands
Made baked ziti for dinner
Spent evening with the Gent
Sunday
Went to church, taught our Twos class
Took a looooooooooooooooong nap :)
Did laundry
Balanced two checkbooks
Paid bills
Updated budget spreadsheet
Called Sports Clips because the charge on hubby's haircut never went through
Tried to help the Gent deal with the cable company
Spent an hour answering dog rescue email
Blogged
Arranged flowers for my centerpiece
Wrapped gifts for a baby shower and a friend in the hospital
Spent time with the puppies
Trimmed the Gent's hair
Washed and cut up fruits and veggies for the week - grapes, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce
Put chicken in the fridge to thaw for dinner Monday
Made lunch for Monday and set up coffee maker
Did some mending, replaced buttons, etc
Monday
Walked dogs with the Gent
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 5:30pm
Had terrible work day
Composed "I'm fed up" letter to boss
Did not send letter
Called pest control
Bought new eyebrow pencil during lunch break
Read John Piper's A Strange and Bitter Providence during lunch break
Sorted mail
Brushed dogs
Made lunch for Tuesday and set up coffee maker
Cleaned kitchen
Vacuumed
Dry swiffered and mopped the tile floors
Baked wheat bread and artisan bread
Put ground turkey in fridge to thaw for chili Wednesday
Blogged
Spent an hour answering dog rescue email
Shower
Ate an entire pint of gourmet ice cream
Tuesday
The Gent walked dogs
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 6:15pm
Took lots of deep breaths and tried not to be stressed out at work
Read Allison Pittman's Saturdays with Stella during lunch break
Returned books to library
Sorted mail and filled out census form
Gave instructions for dinner to the Gent as I was driving home late from work (thanks for cooking, love!): chicken with bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes, artisan bread I baked Monday, and okra
Blogged
Spent 30 minutes doing dog rescue work
Dusted
The Gent cleaned the bathrooms
Hurrah the house is (was) clean!
Prepped chili for dinner tomorrow
Made lunch for Wednesday and set up coffee maker
Washed sheets for guest bed
Wednesday
Did Bible study
Did weight training
Put chili in crock pot for dinner
Mailed census form
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 6:15pm
Read Paul Lockhart's A Mathematician's Lament on lunch break
Spent about 45 minutes doing dog rescue work
Ate chili with husband and little brother, who was in town doing some job interviews
Blogged
Made lunch for Thursday and set up coffee maker
Shower
Finally had an hour to sit and do nothing
Thursday
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am
Started reading Walter Wangerin's Father and Son at lunch
Left work in the afternoon for a dentist appointment
Met with a foster family from the dog rescue
Ran errands
Sorted mail
Walked the dogs
Spent 30 minutes or so doing dog rescue work
Set up coffee maker for Friday
Rearranged bookcases
Ordered a birthday gift online
Relaxed for an hour before bed
Friday
Walked dogs with the Gent
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 5:20pm
Met the Gent for lunch
Sorted mail
Spent about an hour doing dog rescue work
Blogged this long post!
Now I am going to make dinner and get ready to celebrate my birthday weekend!
Saturday
Slept in till 9
Watched an hour of HGTV and answered email, read blogs
Ate yummy pancakes (thanks, hubby!)
Sorted mail
Walked dogs
Shower
Blogged
Went shopping and ran errands
Made baked ziti for dinner
Spent evening with the Gent
Sunday
Went to church, taught our Twos class
Took a looooooooooooooooong nap :)
Did laundry
Balanced two checkbooks
Paid bills
Updated budget spreadsheet
Called Sports Clips because the charge on hubby's haircut never went through
Tried to help the Gent deal with the cable company
Spent an hour answering dog rescue email
Blogged
Arranged flowers for my centerpiece
Wrapped gifts for a baby shower and a friend in the hospital
Spent time with the puppies
Trimmed the Gent's hair
Washed and cut up fruits and veggies for the week - grapes, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce
Put chicken in the fridge to thaw for dinner Monday
Made lunch for Monday and set up coffee maker
Did some mending, replaced buttons, etc
Monday
Walked dogs with the Gent
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 5:30pm
Had terrible work day
Composed "I'm fed up" letter to boss
Did not send letter
Called pest control
Bought new eyebrow pencil during lunch break
Read John Piper's A Strange and Bitter Providence during lunch break
Sorted mail
Brushed dogs
Made lunch for Tuesday and set up coffee maker
Cleaned kitchen
Vacuumed
Dry swiffered and mopped the tile floors
Baked wheat bread and artisan bread
Put ground turkey in fridge to thaw for chili Wednesday
Blogged
Spent an hour answering dog rescue email
Shower
Ate an entire pint of gourmet ice cream
Tuesday
The Gent walked dogs
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 6:15pm
Took lots of deep breaths and tried not to be stressed out at work
Read Allison Pittman's Saturdays with Stella during lunch break
Returned books to library
Sorted mail and filled out census form
Gave instructions for dinner to the Gent as I was driving home late from work (thanks for cooking, love!): chicken with bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes, artisan bread I baked Monday, and okra
Blogged
Spent 30 minutes doing dog rescue work
Dusted
The Gent cleaned the bathrooms
Hurrah the house is (was) clean!
Prepped chili for dinner tomorrow
Made lunch for Wednesday and set up coffee maker
Washed sheets for guest bed
Wednesday
Did Bible study
Did weight training
Put chili in crock pot for dinner
Mailed census form
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 6:15pm
Read Paul Lockhart's A Mathematician's Lament on lunch break
Spent about 45 minutes doing dog rescue work
Ate chili with husband and little brother, who was in town doing some job interviews
Blogged
Made lunch for Thursday and set up coffee maker
Shower
Finally had an hour to sit and do nothing
Thursday
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am
Started reading Walter Wangerin's Father and Son at lunch
Left work in the afternoon for a dentist appointment
Met with a foster family from the dog rescue
Ran errands
Sorted mail
Walked the dogs
Spent 30 minutes or so doing dog rescue work
Set up coffee maker for Friday
Rearranged bookcases
Ordered a birthday gift online
Relaxed for an hour before bed
Friday
Walked dogs with the Gent
Did Bible study
Left for work at 6:30am and returned at 5:20pm
Met the Gent for lunch
Sorted mail
Spent about an hour doing dog rescue work
Blogged this long post!
Now I am going to make dinner and get ready to celebrate my birthday weekend!
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