Ready To Go

I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again... (actually I do, Feb. 8) :)

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go...

I get to spend ten days with M & W's girls...WHOOP-WHOOP!!! Talk about PAR-TAH TIME!!! So here's to one hour flights, mid-60 degree weather, and four girls left to their own devises!

Life = Good

I woke up. I went downstairs. I opened the kitchen blinds. I saw this...

I was happy.

Life is good.

Not Steve's Birthday Bash

We celebrated Not Steve's BIG 28 with a little family (26 or so...???) party yesterday. Good times, tasty food, and the infamous ICE-CREAM CAKE...not to mention 28 sparkler candles that almost lit the house on fire = one totally rockin' shindig!

Who needs a match when you have a creme brulee torch!?

FIRE!!!

Oh, sweet icy cold, mint heaven.

The jolly goods

Good Lookin' Rig

Well, it's official! Jerky is gone and enjoying a new master. We were very blessed in having him sell so quickly! What a blessing! So thanks to those of you who contributed prayers in our behalf. We love you!

E took a half day yesterday and brought my new sexy beast home. He replaced the brake pads and shoes and helped me scour the entire thing, top to bottom. It was filthy. I used Lysol wipes on every surface imaginable...can't be too careful. :) We drove it around and met some friends for dinner. Everything seemed to be working great, but then we noticed an odd sound... E's pretty sure a wheel bearing has gone bad...whether it just needs to be lubed or replaced entirely will be determined today (he took the rig to work to look at it). But for the most part, we're up, we're running, we're in business! And oh, how I love my Jeep!!!







Suggestions for nicknames are now being accepted. I need something good. Perhaps it will be like Jerky...it will just "come" one day whilst on a road trip or something. :) Either way, it's time to let the good times roll!!!

ALIVE

Isn't it amazing and an absolute blessing to know that we can experience such utter

JOY

HAPPINESS

PURPOSE

EXCITEMENT

despite these hard and trying times!? That our loving Father in Heaven sends an outpouring of His Spirit, motivation, determination, and ability to endure when the challenges seem almost too great for us to face? When something as simple as TIME with or a TOUCH from a loved one is powerful enough to flood your entire being with hope and continued resolve. That through the tumult we can be still and know that He is God. What true Majesty and Power.

What an incredible time to be ALIVE.

What's Your Language?

I feel loved when...

The Five Love Languages

My Primary Love Language is Quality Time

My Detailed Results:
Quality Time:	10
Physical Touch:	7
Acts of Service:	7
Words of Affirmation:	5
Receiving Gifts:	1

About this quiz

Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language you speak and what language those around you speak.

Tag 3 people so they can find out what their love language is.

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Ringin' in the NEW YEAR

We headed to Salty City Dec. 27 to celebrate The New Guy's 27th birthday! We ice-skated (wow! it's been a while!) and then enjoyed hot chocolate, treats, and chocolate torte at The Pad. Good times! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, New Guy!!! You rock and we love you!

The Rockband Party was T-O-T-A-L-L-Y A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! So sorry to those of you who couldn't make it! We missed you! As always, costumes were required and everyone had to come with a sweet rocker name and band. The results were hilarious! We smashed a guitar and popped some bubbly (Martinelli's Sparkling Cider) at midnight. It was crazy wicked fun and jammin'!

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!!

The Last Days of December

We had an awesome day celebrating Mrs. Stewart's birthday by enjoying a delish meal at Mac Grill. Oh, heaven! We chatted for a few hours, endured painfully slow service, ate lots and lots of bread, and winced our way through some waiter's Italian serenade of "Happy Birthday." It was FANTASTIC!

Later that evening we headed over to Selytina's for the annual "Girls Christmas Party." We had tasty chicken enchiladas (it's tradition!), salad, rolls, ginger snaps, and decadent chocolate cake. WOW! I was stuffed! Debn played a few Christmas dittys for us, which was amazing, as always! We had our gift exchange and all ended up with some sweet scarves from Selytina. Good times! Good times!

We had a quiet Christmas Eve at home with Sister & The New Guy. We follow E's European family tradition and open all of our gifts the evening of Christmas Eve. It's amazing how Santa knows to drop things off early at our house! :) We had a VERY fun evening and all spoiled each other rotten! E totally surprised me with a 24" Cricut, a software package, and 7 cartridge holder. I was seriously in shock for about 27 seconds! He also bought me 8 dining table chairs and spent Christmas morning adjusting the table height. HE IS THE BEST!!!

Christmas Day was awesome because we played in the snow and went sledding! I'm very much into this tradition. SO FUN! All of the local Sorensens joined us, as well as our good friends Scottie Boy & Spicy. We had a firing roarin', hot chocolate, cookies, and hundreds of runs down the hill. After sledding we headed back here and enjoyed a tasty dinner and games. It was an incredible day! THANK YOU family for making it such! :) We love you!!!

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