When you need someone to talk to
I hope you will talk to me
When you need someone to laugh with
I hope you will laugh with me
When you need someone to advise you
I hope you will turn to me
When you need someone to help you
I hope you will let me help you

I cherish and love everything about you
And I will always support you
as a parent, as a person
and as a friend.

- Susan Polis Schutz

The Song of My Heart

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord

- John Waller
"While I'm Waiting"
The Blessing

My Photography Subject Today

Ain't he a pritty kitty?


I would be remiss if I neglected to comment on my absence from the blogosphere... I haven't been posting to my blog very much lately because I've found it so much easier - and quicker - to just post to Facebook. I feel slightly guilty about ignoring my blog...but then again, I harbor guilt about a lot of things... actually, my therapist wants me to work on that. But I digress... Anywhoooo... if you miss me on my blog, hit me up on Fb. Peace out!

This wonderful man and this sweet girl...



...have completely,

irreparably,

undoubtedly,

FOREVER...

stolen my heart.

What a great weekend so far!

Last night, we finally decided to do it...we got another car. YAY! We'd been talking about it for a while and decided now was the right time. We headed down to MK Smith Chevrolet in Chino and got a great deal on this 2007 Honda Civic EX. We LOVE it!




We did the one-car-thing for over 2 years and, while we feel blessed to have had the ability to go that long without another car, it was definitely high time for another vehicle. So the Civic is the car that I'll drive to and from work in and Micah will drive the Equinox.

Also last night, we totally scored on Craigslist. I was looking for an inexpensive desk and found a guy who was giving one away for FREE! He happened to be in Chino Hills so when we went to the dealership to pick up the car, Micah loaded the desk into the Equinox. It worked out perfectly!


You probably can't tell, but the desk is in what is technically our dining room. This, however, is only temporary because - more great news - we're moving!! Now, it's not to a house, like we had originally planned, but it is to a bigger place - a 3-bedroom townhome to be exact. We prayed and talked and prayed some more about the whole house thing and basically came to the conclusion that the Lord is leading us to hold off on purchasing a home right now. So we're going to continue renting until we feel led to do differently. Right now, our apartment complex is offering spectacular deals on their units so we're getting a great deal on the townhome. We'll be moving the first week of August. Since it's in the same complex, the move should be super easy. But we could still use some help. Any volunteers? As always, pay comes in the form of pizza and big hugs.

By the way, did I forget to mention... God is good. :)

Alright, alriiiiight

I received this email from my sister last night:

You need to freaking post a new blog already!!!! Blog about not blogging or something! Here's a list of ideas...

married life
friends
Kait's haircut
cell phones
school
African American hair
the number 7
heartburn
summer and sweaty pits
Long Beach 5K

So, for many reasons (among them: my sister is very persistent, I feel guilty, I'm bored, it's Wednesday, I have clear polish on my fingernails), I'm going to honor her request.

Heeeeeere we go...

Married Life
I like being married. Believe me, it's no walk in the park sometimes...but it's pretty awesome. Before the wedding, nobody tells you that you really have to work hard to make a marriage good. At least nobody to me that. But I'm learning - wait, we're learning. And it's going pretty darn OK. We just celebrated 7 years of marriage!

Friends
On Memorial Day, Adriana & Matt came over and we hung out by the pool. We BBQ'd tri-tip (which I seasoned with this yummy spice rub) and just had a good time.

Kait's Haircut
I already blogged about this one (here). Ashley must have missed that post.

Cell Phones
Micah and I both would love to get new phones... but we're too cheap. :) Gotta wait for a new promotion. Or maybe we'll switch to another company once our contract is up with Verizon. Who knows? I know you'll be on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next!

School
I decided not to take summer classes. I'll start up again in the Fall. The courses I took in Spring semester were an Intro to Kinesiology course and a computer class. I got A's in both. Wahoo!

African American hair
This topic made me think of my friend Jenn & her little girl Naomi. Jenn has, um, let's just say very little experience with African hair. And so when she adopted Naomi, she had to learn quickly. And she's doing a great job! Check out this cute girl and her cute hairstyle!


The Number 7
Um... I like the number 7. I'd love to have 7 awesome purses, 7 cool cameras, or 7 diamond rings (one for every day of the week). But I would NOT like to have 7 children, 7 cats, or 7 houses (that's just too much cleaning to do).

Heartburn
I've only had heartburn when I was pregnant. It was not fun. I don't think of it fondly.

Summer & Sweaty Pits
Maybe it should be "summer = sweaty pits." Hey, it's just inevitable for some people.

Long Beach 5K
It's in October and I'm training already. I'm sure most people could be ready for a 5K in just a couple months of training, but I have LOTS of work to do so I'm starting now. I've always HATED running so I've got to ease into it. And I'm liking it so far!

Whew!

Happy, Ashley?

:)

My, my - how you've grown!

MAY 24, 2008
At the shelter (in the blue collar)


MAY 28, 2008
Officially part of the family


JULY 5, 2008
Getting used to life with a 4-year-old


SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
Getting bigger and bigger


OCTOBER 27, 2008
From our "Little Man" to "Mr. Mittens"


NOVEMBER 23, 2008
Waiting [im]patiently for Kait to feed him


TODAY
We love you, Mittens!