Saturday, November 8, 2008
New Kitchen...FINALLY!
Finally, Matt and I got our new kitchen cabinets. I absolutely love them. It is way more fun to cook when I have counter space and a dishwasher. Check out the pictures!
New Addition, well added 5 weeks ago!
On Sunday, October 5th, Matt and I were singing both services at church so we got there early for sound check. When we got there, some of the kids were acting all crazy and anxious, so I went outside to see what was going on. In the bushes in front of the church, there were 3 tiny kittens and 2 bigger cats. I was freaking out because they were so tiny and there wasn't a mommy cat around. Because we had to do a sound check, we decided to take them into Pastor Jeremiah's office and leave them in the bathroom during service.
When we went to check on them, I fell in love with one in particular. He looked like he had an eye infection, so one of his eyes was practically shut. He was like the runt of the litter. Matt told me that I was not allowed to have another cat, so of course I was upset. Luis and Cherith took one, Jeremiah and Sarah took one, and the only one left was the one that I fell in love with. We all went and had lunch together, and Matt still wouldn't budge. After lunch, everyone was going to pick up their kitten and take them home. Matt still said no. When we got to the red light by the church, he asked me one more time. I told him that I would love to have it, but I would let him make the choice (I was trying to be a submissive wife). He turned into the church and I got so excited.
We brought him home that day. We named him Gizmo. He is so precious and we absolutely love him. We kept cleaning out his eye and now he is perfectly fine!
When we went to check on them, I fell in love with one in particular. He looked like he had an eye infection, so one of his eyes was practically shut. He was like the runt of the litter. Matt told me that I was not allowed to have another cat, so of course I was upset. Luis and Cherith took one, Jeremiah and Sarah took one, and the only one left was the one that I fell in love with. We all went and had lunch together, and Matt still wouldn't budge. After lunch, everyone was going to pick up their kitten and take them home. Matt still said no. When we got to the red light by the church, he asked me one more time. I told him that I would love to have it, but I would let him make the choice (I was trying to be a submissive wife). He turned into the church and I got so excited.
We brought him home that day. We named him Gizmo. He is so precious and we absolutely love him. We kept cleaning out his eye and now he is perfectly fine!
Here he his when we got him home...tiny
Look how little his head is compared to the canned food.
This is him a few days ago...he's growing a little each day!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Weekend of Family Football
Last weekend, Matt and I went to visit Corey and Cissie in Ohio. We flew in on Thursday night at 10pm. Got to their apartment and stayed up for a while talking.
On Friday, Cissie showed Matt and I around the town while Corey practied. We went to the ProShop to get some Bengals gear for Sunday's game. We ate lunch at Panera Bread and then Cissie took us to a nice little park. I was so excited to see trees turing colors, rather than boring palm trees. We were embracing the cool weather. We all met up with Corey and headed to the pumpkin patch. Matt and Corey were bummed after they realized we were not going to actually be cutting the pumpkins from the ground. The pumpkin patch was actually a little Fall Festival, so there were all kinds of fun fall things to look at. We picked out our pumpkins and went on our merry little way. After that, we headed to the mall because Matt and I wanted to make Corey and Cissie our pumpkin bread from William's Sonoma. While at the mall, Cissie and I were on a hunt for jackets. I found my houndstooth jacket for the Alabama vs. Auburn game that I will be heading to in November. I was so happy. While at the mall, Corey and Cissie bought Dancing with the Stars for the Wii (best game ever...). We decided to get Chick Fil A and take it home so we could start carving our pumpkins and Dance with the Stars.
At first, Cissie and I were more excited to carve the pumpkins than the boys, but that changed after Corey brought out the power tools. That got them pumped up!! Of course, we had to clean all the junk out of the inside. We even cooked the pumpkin seeds, very yummy by the way. Then came the stencils, and I think Cissie and I were done at that point. We sat on the couch and watched while they carved their hearts out. Then came the funniest part of the night...Matt and Corey dancing on the Wii. Priceless!!!
Cissie and I in the ProShop!! Go Bengals!!! 
Matt and I in the Park...look at the pretty colors!
Cissie and I with the scarecrows...before the staff made fun of us!
Cissie and Matt making the pumpkin bread
This is Me and Matt's pumpkin
Matt and Corey dancing to "Independent Women"
Saturday, Matt and I drove to Columbus to watch his brother Daniel play. The whole clan was there. The in-laws showed us around the campus which was absoutely beautiful! The game started and it was an exciting one. It was homecoming which made the atmosphere even more fun. Daniel was named the Player of the Week with 5 solo tackles, 9 assists, a forced and recovered fumble!! Way to go Danny!!! After the game, which was nice and cold, we all had dinner together. I got to see the end of the BAMA game (thanks for the update Cis) which made me very happy. After dinner, Matt and I drove back to Cincinatti.
The family after Daniel's game!
Sunday morning, we woke up to get ready to go to Corey's game. Unfortunately, the Bengals lost again, but we had a great time. It was my first Pro game, so I was excited to be there. After the game, we all had dinner at Longhorn. Dinner with the Lynch crew is always fun. Then it was time to head back to the apartment where we got to watch Daniel, Jared, Donna, Kevin, and Nathaniel dance on the Wii. Once again, Priceless! Everyone said good night, and off to bed it was.
Matt and I at the Bengal's Game
Matt and I in the stadium after the game
Monday, Cissie took us around town again to show us parts we didn't get to see. Our plane didn't leave until 7pm, so we had the whole day to spend with her. We had lunch at an amazing little restaraunt and then walked around the cute little area of town with all kinds of little shops. We went to another park which was as pretty, if not prettier than the other one she took us to. After all that, we went to the stadium to meet up with Corey for the Couples Bible Study that they have on Monday afternoons. That was a blast. Nice little group they have there. A dream came true...I met Simeon Castille (Alabama Football Royalty for those of you who don't know...of course, I am a little obsessed with Bama, so maybe it was just me who got that excited) and his beautiful wife, Haley. After that, we headed to the airport and had to go home.
Me and Simeon Castille at Bible Study!
It was a great weekend to get away. It was also really good to spend some time with Corey and Cissie. Love you guys!!!
On Friday, Cissie showed Matt and I around the town while Corey practied. We went to the ProShop to get some Bengals gear for Sunday's game. We ate lunch at Panera Bread and then Cissie took us to a nice little park. I was so excited to see trees turing colors, rather than boring palm trees. We were embracing the cool weather. We all met up with Corey and headed to the pumpkin patch. Matt and Corey were bummed after they realized we were not going to actually be cutting the pumpkins from the ground. The pumpkin patch was actually a little Fall Festival, so there were all kinds of fun fall things to look at. We picked out our pumpkins and went on our merry little way. After that, we headed to the mall because Matt and I wanted to make Corey and Cissie our pumpkin bread from William's Sonoma. While at the mall, Cissie and I were on a hunt for jackets. I found my houndstooth jacket for the Alabama vs. Auburn game that I will be heading to in November. I was so happy. While at the mall, Corey and Cissie bought Dancing with the Stars for the Wii (best game ever...). We decided to get Chick Fil A and take it home so we could start carving our pumpkins and Dance with the Stars.
At first, Cissie and I were more excited to carve the pumpkins than the boys, but that changed after Corey brought out the power tools. That got them pumped up!! Of course, we had to clean all the junk out of the inside. We even cooked the pumpkin seeds, very yummy by the way. Then came the stencils, and I think Cissie and I were done at that point. We sat on the couch and watched while they carved their hearts out. Then came the funniest part of the night...Matt and Corey dancing on the Wii. Priceless!!!
Cissie and I in the ProShop!! Go Bengals!!! Matt and I in the Park...look at the pretty colors!Cissie and I with the scarecrows...before the staff made fun of us!Cissie and Matt making the pumpkin breadThis is Me and Matt's pumpkinMatt and Corey dancing to "Independent Women"Saturday, Matt and I drove to Columbus to watch his brother Daniel play. The whole clan was there. The in-laws showed us around the campus which was absoutely beautiful! The game started and it was an exciting one. It was homecoming which made the atmosphere even more fun. Daniel was named the Player of the Week with 5 solo tackles, 9 assists, a forced and recovered fumble!! Way to go Danny!!! After the game, which was nice and cold, we all had dinner together. I got to see the end of the BAMA game (thanks for the update Cis) which made me very happy. After dinner, Matt and I drove back to Cincinatti.
The family after Daniel's game!Sunday morning, we woke up to get ready to go to Corey's game. Unfortunately, the Bengals lost again, but we had a great time. It was my first Pro game, so I was excited to be there. After the game, we all had dinner at Longhorn. Dinner with the Lynch crew is always fun. Then it was time to head back to the apartment where we got to watch Daniel, Jared, Donna, Kevin, and Nathaniel dance on the Wii. Once again, Priceless! Everyone said good night, and off to bed it was.
Matt and I at the Bengal's GameMatt and I in the stadium after the gameMonday, Cissie took us around town again to show us parts we didn't get to see. Our plane didn't leave until 7pm, so we had the whole day to spend with her. We had lunch at an amazing little restaraunt and then walked around the cute little area of town with all kinds of little shops. We went to another park which was as pretty, if not prettier than the other one she took us to. After all that, we went to the stadium to meet up with Corey for the Couples Bible Study that they have on Monday afternoons. That was a blast. Nice little group they have there. A dream came true...I met Simeon Castille (Alabama Football Royalty for those of you who don't know...of course, I am a little obsessed with Bama, so maybe it was just me who got that excited) and his beautiful wife, Haley. After that, we headed to the airport and had to go home.
Me and Simeon Castille at Bible Study!It was a great weekend to get away. It was also really good to spend some time with Corey and Cissie. Love you guys!!!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Sick, Sick, Sick
I am officially tired of having this cold...I think our worship team has been passing it around for about the past 2 months. I have gotten it twice already and this makes time number 3. I am sitting at work watching the clock slowly move...only 35 more minutes. It seems like a lifetime away. I have used a whole box of tissues and I am on the second box of the day. My eyes are so bloodshot that they hurt. The worst part about it is I have plans to go out tonight with some girls. I can't cancel because the whole reason we are going is to hang out with a buddy who has been gone to college for a couple of months. She is home until Sunday, but tonight is the only time I will get to spend any time with her. I am going to go home, take a nap, shower and hopefully feel good enough to go to Carabbas. Besides, who wants to miss out on a yummy dinner like that. Matt has a softball game tonight!! I will be there after my dinner...thank God it is Friday!!! Football tomorrow and PRAISE JESUS on Sunday! Gotta love it!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Happy Birthday Jeanne
Happy Birthday to my boss, Jeanne. My co-worker, Jen, and I decided we wanted to plan a surprise party for our wonderful boss. Jeanne is always doing things for others, and we figured it was time that she had something done for her. The planning began about 3 weeks ago...by the way, Evite.com is the best website ever to keep things a secret, or to use invitations for anything at all. We invited all of the committees and board members of the Christian Chamber.Today, she had a meeting scheduled at 11am and everyone was showing up around 12 to the meeting room downstairs in our office. We pulled her out of the meeting and told her we wanted to take her to lunch. We got her downstairs, and when the elevator opened, about 40 of her closest friends were standing there singing "Happy Birthday"!!! It was a perfect surprise. A special thanks to Lea McQuinn for making another fabulous cake!! Jeanne, you are wonderful! We love you and appreciate all that you do!!
Monday, September 29, 2008
THIS IS ALABAMA FOOTBALL
The Crimson Tide jumped to No. 2 in the Associated Press ranking on the strength of a dominating 41-30 victory over Georgia on national television on Saturday night. The No. 2 ranking represents the highest ranking for Alabama since 1993, when the Crimson Tide opened the season at No. 2 and stayed there for seven weeks before a 17-17 tie with Tennessee in Birmingham dropped the Tide to No. 4 (Montgomery Advertiser)
So this has been an awesome football for BAMA fans. Even though I am so far away from all of the excitement, I am a true Alabama fan and watch every single game that is on TV. I am so proud of our team. They have had such a hard time these past few years, and we are finally becoming the team we used to be known for. ROLL TIDE!!! These are my BAMA cupcakes for GAMEDAY!
So this has been an awesome football for BAMA fans. Even though I am so far away from all of the excitement, I am a true Alabama fan and watch every single game that is on TV. I am so proud of our team. They have had such a hard time these past few years, and we are finally becoming the team we used to be known for. ROLL TIDE!!! These are my BAMA cupcakes for GAMEDAY!
Siesta Key
I am starting to blog all of my latest happenings...this will be the first of about 4 I think. On September 12-13, Matt and I went to Siesta Key with his mom and dad, and our Gilliam friends from church. The surf was really good, so the boys wanted to go up. I just wanted to tan. We got there around 7pm on Friday and Matt went straight to surf! Afterwards, we all had dinner at a pizza place right across from our hotel.
On Saturday, we surfed all day long. I was having a really hard time getting up at first because the waves were coming one after the other. I was getting beat up. I decided I would take a break, and go hang by the pool. That is always relaxing.
At the end of the day, I decided to give surfing another chance. I got up on my knees several times. I was so happy about that, I didn't even care if I ever got on my feet. After slamming my head into the rocky bottom, sunburn, getting hit in the forehead by my surfboard, and having millions of no-see-um bites, I had a great time. Siesta Key is a favorite place for Matt and I. It is only about an hour away and right on the beach.
On Saturday, we surfed all day long. I was having a really hard time getting up at first because the waves were coming one after the other. I was getting beat up. I decided I would take a break, and go hang by the pool. That is always relaxing.
At the end of the day, I decided to give surfing another chance. I got up on my knees several times. I was so happy about that, I didn't even care if I ever got on my feet. After slamming my head into the rocky bottom, sunburn, getting hit in the forehead by my surfboard, and having millions of no-see-um bites, I had a great time. Siesta Key is a favorite place for Matt and I. It is only about an hour away and right on the beach.
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