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Friday, July 10, 2009

The Difference Between Me and My Husband: Part 2

The difference between me and my husband is...
the other day when we were in Target and I saw the school supplies I insisted we go look at them and my heart immediately filled with:
1. Excitement
2. Anticipation
3. Jealousy for all those kids who will be buying school supplies soon


the other day when we were in Target and he saw the school supplies he looked at them with disbelief and his heart immediately filled with:
1. Anger
2. Hatred towards Target for doing that to kids already

Thursday, July 09, 2009

The Difference Between Me and My Husband

The difference between me and my husband is...
he would like to fall asleep every night to Sports Center, replays of NFL games from years and years ago, America's Game and golf highlights.

I would like to fall asleep to Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Degrassi: The Next Generation and What I Like About You.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

And We Frolicked Around in Our Summer Skin

After a very long 4th of July weekend Jonathan and I headed up to LA to see Death Cab for Cutie at the Hollywood Bowl. It was a near perfect night. We sat in the last section possible, but couldn't have been happier. In our section W (for Witt) seats we sat out the in the beautiful summer night and took in all the people around us. I smiled and sang along to every song, and both of us looked at each other a dozen times and said "I love this song".

And then the fireworks came during the last song, and it was the perfect ending to our evening. I can enjoy a good fireworks show, but don't really usually care too much about them. This fireworks show (that went along with song) was amazing, and I automatically became "that" girl who takes photos of fireworks.





Monday, July 06, 2009

Random Picture Monday

A peek into my life every Monday based on a random sampling of pictures on my computer.
You are welcome!

Saturday, July 04, 2009

That's What She Said

Today...in between eating lunch at Bagels and Brew and perusing Target (two very American activities)...I saw the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. I have never seen it before, and when I got out of the car and walked over to it - my voice hit new octaves of excitement!






Then...of course...we had to jump in front of it!







My 4th of July morning as a St. Hilaire...

Last year Katie asked me to go to the Lake Forest 4th of July Parade with her, but I overslept and missed it. So this year when Ange told me she goes every year and her parents enter a float - I knew I needed to be there. So I woke up this morning and headed over to Ange's house, and all remaining members of the family (among some others) not on the float loaded up and walked to the parade route. We were quite a site with our wagon full of blankets and snacks, and rolling cooler full of drinks for a 1 hour parade.
I soon learned that although watching the parade is entertaining the real reason you go is to wait for the entered St. Hilaire float to pass by.

So we waited...

and waited...


and waited...

Ange said as soon as the float comes around the corner we had to get up and run over to be closer, so we stood up and waited.


The first view of the float...including Troy Aikman on the very top!


Luke got promoted from videographer to driver this year - and fit the part so well!

A lot of people on the float!


This is Ange's whole family running to take more pictures of the float.


Ange excited about the success of seeing the float.


Our work here is done. As soon as we saw the float we packed up all of our stuff and walked back home.


Thursday, July 02, 2009

Wearing Our Thinking Caps


Today (due to the looming extra day off in the week just hours away from us, as well as it obviously being summer outside) we have taken a few breaks to get all our sillies out before putting our heads down and going back to work.

With that said my day has consisted of a Nerf Wars and wearing hats.

Here's Your One Chance Fancy...

Jonathan sent me this blog that teaches you how to make Fancy Fast Food. I don't know if I am brave enough to try any of the recipes and serve them, but I love the idea.



Monday, June 29, 2009

Random Picture Monday

A peek into my life every Monday based on a random sampling of pictures on my computer.
You are welcome!

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Hunt

My beautiful friend Katie got married yesterday and I had the honor of being her Matron of Honor. She has been planning and planning and planning for awhile - and it really paid off. She threw a super fun party!






Thursday, June 25, 2009

Seriously...I HEART the Fair

I saw this picture today on my Google homepage and it reminded me that the Orange County Fair starts July 10th. It has been on my calendar for a at least 5 months.
To say I love the fair would be a total understatement.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Random Picture Monday

A peek into my life every Monday based on a random sampling of pictures on my computer.
You are welcome!

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Hell-o Staff Retreat!

We are headed to Palm Springs for a few days for the annual Student Ministries Staff Retreat. It is literally a retreat that the whole Student Ministries team goes on every year to get refreshed and get all ready for the summer - which can be a little crazy around here! I love Staff Retreat, and around April 1st I start counting down the days until we get to go.

Here is what I plan on doing, but am not limited to:
Sleeping in. Laying out and swimming - probably more swimming than laying out, because it is going to be REALLY hot. Turning the AC way up. Watching movies in my hotel room. Hanging out with some people I love...a lot! Watching movies in a movie theatre. Eating delicious food. Reading books. Sudoku. Hanging out with my husband. Playing Cards. Laughing.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

I heart Joel McHale

If your not a fan of Joel McHale (host of The Soup)...become one. You won't be sad. In fact jump on the band wagon soon, because he has a new sitcom starting in the Fall and it looks funny! It is about a guy that has to go back to school and goes to community college, and it is going to fall in line with The Office, 30 Rock, and Parks & Recreation. After watching this sneak preview it looks like it will fit perfectly. I, personally, am counting down the day until Community starts.


0h-Nine...So Fine

Today all of my small group is graduating from high school. I am so proud of them!
I will miss our time that we spend together every week. Some of them have been in my small group for four years, and some I have known even longer than that. I know I will still get to see their beautiful faces, but I loved knowing that they we had a date every Wednesday at 7:00pm.













Pretty Bird...Polly want a cracker?


Here is something you probably don't know about me...I think I would really enjoy bird watching. I don't necessarily like birds - like I don't want one perched on my shoulder or have one living in my house - but I do think they are pretty and I am always interested in the different birds that I do see. When I get my iPhone in a couple of months I think I will upload a Bird Watching App.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

I heart Office Supplies

I have to buy a lot of office supplies for work, and you will NEVER hear any complaining from me about it. I really love office supplies. Pens, pencils, notebooks, sharpies, staplers, paper clips, envelopes...I love it all! When I went to school to become a teacher I would always think about all the great school supplies I was going to to buy each year. And when my sister told me that for Christmas she wanted a gift card to Staples or Office Max - it brought a tear to my eye. I have a Platinum Rewards card to Staples -they don't just give those things to anybody.
Here is a way you know you love office supplies too much...

...the general manager from your local Staples sends you a personal "Thank You for Your Business" note.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

I heart Rain

We woke up to the sound of thunder this morning (and when I was running errands I saw lightning). To most of America the occurrence of thunder and lightning are not that exciting, but in Southern California it is more likely that you will see dog walk on two legs before you would hear thunder and see lightning. And for a girl who loves, loves, LOVES rain it is quite an exciting way to wake up.

A single rain drop can send me running to get my umbrella (it is clear, and bubble shaped just like the one in this picture) in hopes that it will pour, and I will have to use it in order to stay dry.

I love being in my house when it is raining. I love being in my car when it is raining. I love being at work when it is raining (unless there is a drip on or near my head). I just love rain...so much so that I think I should maybe move to a different state.