LOST Nights

In case you haven't been around Aaron and I much in the recent years, something you must know is that we are addicted to LOST. We went through Seasons 1-3 in a 2 month time and have watched every episode since then at least twice to try to figure everything out.

SO, this year is the last season. Sad day :( At one of our first small groups, we met Grant and Jen, a couple who shares our love for LOST. Since then, we've had Tuesday LOST nights...here's a little sneak peak at what usually happens....

A shocking event that leaves our jaws wide open

A big reveal at the end....this week's was: The Package was a Who, not a What!

HA! We're trying to be our fave characters here...Jen's favorite is Sawyer and I'm a Hurley fan so just envision her as a con man and me 300 pounds bigger with food in my hands :)

Seriously, way too fun! I don't quite know what we're going to do in 6 weeks when our favorite show comes to an end....rewatch all episodes? :) Anyways, Happy Wednesday :)

Step 5' ish? :)

I can't remember what Step we're on in our journey to move to Mankato so I'll just declare that this is

Step 5: Getting a place to live!

Aaron's parents have been sooooo gracious to let us live in the basement of their house while we have been transitioning into our new jobs and Aaron going back to school. We might be here for a while longer but we've begun looking into places to rent in the near future or at the beginning of next year.

While we had owned a house in Cherokee and have a down payment for another one, we have decided not to buy another house but instead rent for the time being! Our eyes have been opened to the economy and the many people who CAN'T sell their house right now. It was certainly a God thing that we sold our house in a month's time in Cherokee!

Our plan before was to buy a cheap house, fix it up, live in it for 2-3 years and then turn around and sell it for a better one. But, we just decided that it might be better to not be stuck with a house that we can't sell someday....especially if that someday comes sooner than 2-3 years (i.e. if we have to move next year) SO....onto renting!! :) I'll keep you posted on what we find!

Let the search begin!!!

Flood Water

As tempting as it is to try to have a picnic and swing on swings in this park, I think I'll pass until further notice :)

Aunt and Uncle!

I can finally spill the beans....we're going to be an aunt and uncle!

These 2 (Aaron's sister and her hubby) are expecting their first baby in Oct.!

I'm convinced I'll have a niece but Aaron believes he'll have a little nephew! We shall see! :) Congrats Matt and Lindsay!! :)

Killer Bunnies!!!!!

We are so obsessed with this game :)We've been playing alot of Killer Bunnies lately!! Saturday night consisted of Bunny Cupcakes....

and the traditional bunny ears that must be worn

Yes, even the boys...they get the blue ones....

AND, the carrot card that ALWAYS wins!! Norman #9 is the winner!

And, Chelsea won yet again with Carrot #9 :)

If you haven't had the privilege of playing Killer Bunnies, you MUST....you will be obsessed!! Happy Monday!

Work Schedule

Just have to mention that I love love LOVE my work schedule :) I don't have to get to work until the afternoons so it is glorious to get up early with my hubby, take a LONG shower, spend time in the Word, catch up on cleaning, etc....all before going to work! :) I'm loving it :) Speaking of, I should head off to work. Happy Tuesday (aka LOST day! haha! :)

Life Lately

Just when I think I have some things planned out, I am reminded how much better it is to trust God than to stick to my plans. Here's a little update on life lately....I have started at my job and while it isn't exactly what I thought it was (there's no teaching involved), I still have settled into it nicely and REALLY like my coworkers. I have confidence that it's where God wants me right now.

I will be taking at least one class sometime next year but I'm still pondering if I should take the minimum credits to get relicensed in MN or if I should actually go back to school for something I could do in the future. I'm just sitting on it right now and seeing if God opens up any doors! :)

Something we didn't see coming that is making us trust God more is budget cuts in the state of MN. Yikes....when we lived in IA, we were sort of oblivious to all the economic downfall. We just found out that Aaron's program that he was banking on getting into (an accelerated nursing program that would have been 15 months long and allowed him to graduate with a BSN in Dec. of '12) has been cut due to the economy.

That means that if the regular MSU Nursing program doesn't work out, we'll have to move again after next year. And, if it does work out, it will be another year of schooling (incovenient but still fine) Again, I'm reminded to trust and "not be anxious about tomorrow" but live in today.

So, that's been us lately on our journey. Exciting and scary all at the same time. Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday!

Thrift Store Deals!!

Wednesday nights, 5-8pm, Local Thrift Store=

Bargain Jackpot!!

Wednesday and Friday nights are 1/2 off nights! Seriously, what is better than getting New York & Company and Limited khakis for $1.50 a piece! Perfect condition, perfect fit, and for a whole dollar and a half....ahhhh, I can't wait to go back tomorrow night :)

AFI's 10 Greatest Movies

A few years ago, the American Film Institute decided which movies were the top ten movies of all time. I decided I wanted to watch the ten "greatest movies of all time" just for the fun of it (and, I made a bucket list and it's on it). Here are the movies and asterisks by the ones I've seen so far:

1) CITIZEN KANE*

2) CASABLANCA
3) THE GODFATHER
4) GONE WITH THE WIND*
5) LAWRENCE OF ARABIA
6) THE WIZARD OF OZ*
7) THE GRADUATE
8) ON THE WATERFRONT*
9) SCHINDLER'S LIST
10) SINGIN' IN THE RAIN*

Next on the list: Schindler's List....yikes! I've always wanted to watch this movie but I never had the guts to make myself go through the intense emotional experience it will bring!! Wish me luck! By the way, I've noticed that all my new favorite movies are coming out of the 1950's :)