I took a break from wedding planning. It's not easy to find summery, garden stuff in the middle of January in Ohio - LOL! I figured I'd wait until spring styles and decor starts coming out in a month or two to start again.
School is doing OK. Got my second wind for the next semester. I had the kids evaluate me so I have some goals to work on for myself plus we are getting in to my very favorite part of Biology - genetics. Read a really interesting article on a new area of research called epigenetics thanks to an old friend of mine from FHS named Heather (who is a doctor, by the way). It's about this research to find correlations between nurture and nature- and they seem to be finding more of a relationship than previously thought and more than Darwin allowed for. Hmmmm...
We are also performing "School House Rock Live" at the high school. What a fun little show! Brings back many fond Saturday morning memories for me. :) Anyone in our area, come see the show this weekend. Tix are only $5. You'll find info on the Lakota East High School website. It's a perfect show for kids of all ages!
Steve and I attended the Lakota East Jazz Band Swing Dance last weekend. WHAT FUN!!!! I want to learn how to do that more. It's nice to be with someone who is willing to try new things with me - even if he doesn't think he's good at them. We had a fun time and the bands were really very good!
Got news from Ethan's teacher today - he is doing very well. Still need to work on his handwriting and he still gets easily distracted, but overall tremendous improvement. And he is reading like gang busters! I'm noticing maturity in him, too. He's becoming an amazing young man.
Noah is as funny as ever. His imagination is just too much! I came home yesterday and he's created a "stage" area and playing rock star. In his underware. hahahahahaha! HILARIOUS!
My ex is being as frustrating as ever. He's not doing right by the kids or by me with the finances. Very sporadic and inconsistent with his contact with the boys. Please pray. For his salvation and for God to move him in whatever direction is best for me and Ethan and Noah.
We will be entering "birthday season" soon. Just about the time I get Christmas paid for! HAHAHAHA! Oh, well...
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Honeymoon plans...
are confirmed and reservations made. And that's all I have to say about that! ;) My sweetie did REALLY WELL! It's going to be wonderfully relaxing and romantic! (giggle)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
wedding plans...
OK, now that the holidays are done (check) and the quarter is coming to a close with finals this week (check), I'm actually getting excited about planning my wedding! Who knew? Since we are doing this in June, and it's a second, it will be a casual, garden-themed party with family. We are planning a very lovely, meaningful service that involves all the kids, having a picnic style reception and dancing, dancing, dancing!
One thing that clinched the garden theme was my Monarchs. I have raised them since 1999 in MN. I miss them here in Ohio - oh we get a few towards the last third of the summer, but nothing like in MN. Those insects have been a source of pleasure and inspiration for me for years. They have made their way into my curriculum, into my decor, into my extra curricular activities, into my sermons, into my wardrobe, and into my life and heart. Oh, the lessons I have gleaned from these marvelous creatures. And I've decided to release some symbolically at my wedding.
They are a symbol of tenacity. Beating the odds, ahead of the fray. Of renewal - renewal of spirit, body, mind, and hope. A symbol of beauty and grace. Delicate yet strong. Attractive yet poisonous. I'm such a sucker for paradox! ;) Even the contrast of their orange wings against the backdrop of a clear blue sky - opposing colors - draws me.
We are also going to opt for a sand ceremony rather than a candle. I think it lends itself to a blended family better and can include the children more.
I will keep all of you posted on how the plans go complete with pics as appropriate and available. I wish I could throw a shin dig and have all of you who have played such an instrumental part in my life here with me. From Fairfield High School, to Lee University, to Minnesota - so many friends who are dear to me. I know you will be with me in spirit on June 12th, 2010 at 4:30PM! And I will be reflecting on how I am who I am partly because each of you planted a little bit of yourselves in my life somewhere along the line. Thank you. I love you all!
One thing that clinched the garden theme was my Monarchs. I have raised them since 1999 in MN. I miss them here in Ohio - oh we get a few towards the last third of the summer, but nothing like in MN. Those insects have been a source of pleasure and inspiration for me for years. They have made their way into my curriculum, into my decor, into my extra curricular activities, into my sermons, into my wardrobe, and into my life and heart. Oh, the lessons I have gleaned from these marvelous creatures. And I've decided to release some symbolically at my wedding.
They are a symbol of tenacity. Beating the odds, ahead of the fray. Of renewal - renewal of spirit, body, mind, and hope. A symbol of beauty and grace. Delicate yet strong. Attractive yet poisonous. I'm such a sucker for paradox! ;) Even the contrast of their orange wings against the backdrop of a clear blue sky - opposing colors - draws me.
We are also going to opt for a sand ceremony rather than a candle. I think it lends itself to a blended family better and can include the children more.
I will keep all of you posted on how the plans go complete with pics as appropriate and available. I wish I could throw a shin dig and have all of you who have played such an instrumental part in my life here with me. From Fairfield High School, to Lee University, to Minnesota - so many friends who are dear to me. I know you will be with me in spirit on June 12th, 2010 at 4:30PM! And I will be reflecting on how I am who I am partly because each of you planted a little bit of yourselves in my life somewhere along the line. Thank you. I love you all!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
HAPPY 2010!
Fancy dinner at the White House Inn, quality time with my sweetie, a kiss at midnight...ah. New hope, new life, new year.
Song of Solomon 2:10-16 "My darling, my beautiful one, come along. For behold, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth...arise, my love, and come away...My beloved is mine and I am His."
Isaiah 54:4-8 "Do not be afraid: you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. For your Maker is your husband - the Lord Almighty is His name (El-Shaddai) - the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. The Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit - 'a wife who married young, only to be rejected', says your God..."
Song of Solomon 2:10-16 "My darling, my beautiful one, come along. For behold, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth...arise, my love, and come away...My beloved is mine and I am His."Isaiah 54:4-8 "Do not be afraid: you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. For your Maker is your husband - the Lord Almighty is His name (El-Shaddai) - the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. The Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit - 'a wife who married young, only to be rejected', says your God..."
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