Kitchen remodel is underway! This is a process we’ve been waiting a year to undertake, expedited because of this mystery leak we have recently found in the hallway coming from the house’s wet wall.

Back in February, I picked out a countertop swatch, kitchen sink, and hardware I liked, but the financial situation at work made us put the job on hold. ( Read more... )

What are your middle names ( Read more... )

We’re back from Seattle. What a week! I had a blast with Scott, and our alone time together was almost like being on a second honeymoon. I’m more in love with him than ever today, and he continues to impress me, pursue my heart, and grow more and more into this amazing, godly man who makes me laugh all the time.

Before we even left for the trip, we ( Read more... )

Haven't posted in a LONG time ( Read more... )

Scott and I rested a lot this weekend-- him, for obvious reasons, since he worked 48 hours straight this past week. But we really did have a good weekend. Saturday night we had company, of course, then I made a huge breakfast for him, Emily, and me yesterday of waffles, hash browns, and scrambled eggs. Scott also took me to Reposado's in Tara ( Read more... )

Last night Scott and I hosted Scott's old friends Chris Mathew, Karen Muller Frieze, and Karen's husband, Joe. Chris, of course, was in our wedding, so we've hung out a lot with him, but I've not seen Karen since high school, when I knew her before I even knew Scott ( Read more... )

Poor Scott ( Read more... )

The other night, Emily said I should see 'V for Vendetta.' After judging it by its cover so many years ago when it came out, I decided it would not have been the kind of movie I'd be interested in seeing. But Emily was shocked I hadn't seen it, saying 'It's all about political oppression and freedom ( Read more... )

 This is a Facebook meme I got from Alex. I didn't want to put it up on Facebook, though, so it's here.

1. What time did you get up this morning?
6:45 am

2. How do you like your steak?
Medium

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
My Sister;’s Keeper

4. What is your favorite TV show?
Brothers & Sisters

5. If you could live anywhere in the world ( Read more... )

15 books I've read over the many years that have gone by that made a lasting impact on my memory. Some chick lit, some historical fiction, the occasional actual GOOD book from English courses, and my favorite-- right-wing activist non-fiction. What are yours?

Leave Us Alone-Grover Norquist

Bias-Bernard Goldberg

Passion & Purity-Elisabeth Elliot

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