Can Perfection be found in Jersey?

An answer in one word...YES!  Hey everyone...He Here...Last week was one of the most difficult work weeks I think that I have ever experienced.  The reasons are numerous, but one of things that kept me going was knowing that the surf on Sunday was going to be "all time."  I think I surfed for about 9 hrs. that day.  I can't tell you how many times I was tubed...it makes me giddy even thinking about it.  Interestingly enough I even broke one of my fingers while in the water that day...but still wouldn't leave...the surf was that unbelievable.  At the end of my session my arms felt like jello, my finger looked like a sausage and was black and blue, and I almost fell asleep driving home.  But, all in all, it was well worth it.  Once I got home I found that part of my day was well documented.  I happened upon a NJ surfing site and found that my friend and I had numerous pics put up on the web.  Nice little treat...so yes perfection in Jersey can be found and I hit the jack pot!  Enjoy!

5 Reasons I love my husband

I was tagged by Amy so here it is...

5 reasons I love my husband

1. He first loved me.  

My husband is an amazing example to me of God's love.  He loved me long before I loved him and always tells me he never found anyone that could measure up to me.

2. He makes me laugh.

I think my reasons will probably be similar to everyone else's but he really does make me laugh. I think he says and does the funniest things and I have learned over the years that laughter helps make the harder times easier to handle.  

3. He is the spark. 

I love being around him.  This week, he has been really busy with work, with meetings every single night so I haven't seen much of him and I really missed him.  He is truly my best friend.

4.  He knows me better than anyone else 

He knows just what to say to help me when I am struggling or have a question and he understands me and believes in me and gives me confidence in myself.   

5. He challenges me to be better

He has a unique way of calling out my sin without being critical and demeaning.  I am so grateful to God for giving him to me as a partner in life together. I know this is sappy:)  

Locks of Love!!!

Hey Everyone!

Sorry it's been so long since our last post...but I got my hair cut...here is the "after" picture as well as the "before" pictures...I got a free haircut because I donated it to locks of love since it was over 10 inches of hair.  I love the cut though and am not sorry I did it!

Fun Pic-a-lics

Hey all...He here...life has been very busy and after so much work and fun, I finally have some spare time to post a bit.  She has been doing a great job keeping up to date but has been waiting for me to post a few pics to update you all with to give a bit of perspective so...here are three. The first is me (He) working with one of the most stubborn employees I have ever worked with...sucker just wouldn't move...even after my slick coaxing--everyone watching thought it was hilarious at my struggle.  The second is a pic of me surfing the kyle tropical storm, and the last is one of my long lost brother...I found him on the web...I will post more when I get a chance...later gator!

God has a sense of humor...

Wow! What an interesting week we have had.  Full of some interesting and unexpected surprises. On Monday, I got a call from my voice teacher telling me a nearby Christian school had a need for a part time music teacher pre-k to 6th grade starting in two weeks.  She told me she recommended me and that I should expect a call from the principal.  Well, all day Monday went by and all day Tuesday and no call so I kind of put it in the back of my mind and didn't worry about it.  On Wednesday, I got up as usual and did my morning routine, workout, drink coffee and read the news.  This particular day, I had planned on driving up to visit my sister Amy but after talking to her that morning, we both decided it would be too wet to do some work in her garden and so rescheduled for Monday.  About a half hour after hanging up with my sister, my phone rang again.  It was the principal.  I talked to her for a little while and expressed that I was interested and she asked if I could come and observe a few classes and meet with her that day.

Needless to say, I was driving over to the school within the hour, my resume and references in hand, praying hard that God might give me wisdom in this situation.  Well, it all went well and I was very excited about the prospect after viewing the classes and talking with the principal. One slight hitch...I am still in school finishing up my classes this semester and am scheduled to student teach next semester.  So I have an appointment with the head of the education department at the university on Tuesday so then I will know if I will be allowed to count this teaching towards my required student teaching.  If so, He and I have decided I will take the job, if not, I will have to stay the course. 

The funny thing is, that same day I was running around like a maniac, I also got a call asking me if I would be interested in another part time job at the university.  I had to laugh, when it rains, it pours I guess.  So pray for us that we make the right decision.  I will have to make these decisions in the next week or so.  

On another note, this weekend is homecoming and last night He rode a donkey for "donkey ball", a tradition now at school that involves riding donkeys and attempting to play basketball . Two years ago, I rode a donkey and that was enough of an experience for me.  Those donkeys are trained to move only when the trainer makes them, otherwise, they just stand there.  But it is funny to watch.  I'll see if I can get some pictures of He on the donkey for all of you next time. There was also a powder puff game which was fun to watch (It seemed to me that the freshman girls crushed the upper class women in this game...!).  

Thursday night, the big debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden.  He and I both watched it and thought Palin was very good and articulate.  Catching the news though, you would never think that.  It is interesting how the media spins these things.  Thankfully, the Lord is in control. 

    

He, the successful chef!!

I was so impressed and proud of my man, last night we had 10 kids over for dinner and He took care of making dinner for everyone!  It was a huge success, everyone loved the food!  He made burgers with lettuce, onion, tomatoe, cheese, bacon and an egg on top!  A fattening meal but really tasty nonetheless!  So we had dinner at our house and played the game Scene It.  Boys versus girls and the boys won (I think because they watch more movies than girls).  After, we played Settlers in the Lounge until it was time to watch the debates. 

Anyone watch the debates last night?  We went over to our friends house and watched it and then discussed our reactions after it was all over.  We both felt that Obama was very impressive in his presentation, he is a very good public speaker, good looking, young and "fresh"  (It could almost be compared to the Nixon/Kennedy debates).  We were more impressed with McCain's content however and there were some funny comments that McCain said to Obama last night..."You're parsing words, my friend..."

Where we've been

I feel it's been a little while since I last wrote.   We have been busy as usual.  I guess the most fun thing we've done in the last two weeks was go to Bookbinders for restaurant week.  Normally, a meal at such a restaurant would be expensive and we would never bother spending so much money on food but during restaurant week, you just pay a flat fee and you get an appetizer, entre and dessert. 

I have been enjoying my classes this semester so far.  The one that is the most interactive is my percussion class.  Last class I learned how to play a roll, right hand lead, play the cymbals and the methods for playing timpani.  there are only 4 people in the class so we all get a lot of help as we are learning.  He has been enjoying having me come home and practice on my drum pad with my sticks! 

Sundays are still exhausting for me.  The musical is going along quite well and I love the kids who are in it.  This Sunday, the choir sang in church and everyone said they did a great job.  I had a girlfriend who I met at school last year drive down with me Sunday morning to sing the solo in choir.  She knew that by carpooling with me she would be stuck at church all day since I have rehearsals for the musical and adult choir on Sunday afternoons but she stuck with me.  It was kind of flattering that she wanted to observe my conducting and rehearsals.  

He is doing well.  Tonight we met friends for dinner and now he is busy setting up for his "guys movie night" (of course, I will be the only girl there but I don't think I will hang with them since they will be watching a surfing movie).  I think I will work on some homework and go to bed.  I have been sleeping very lightly lately and don't know why.  Good night all!