Snow Day

When I went to school in Dallas, we would average one "snow" day a year. It wasn't really snow. It could be better defined as a slushy rain. But as good Texans, no one in Dallas knew how to drive in adverse weather... so we would get a free day off of school to scrape "snow" off of the cars and fence posts in our attempts to create a muddy snowman.

Now finding myself a "Denverite," I have experienced my first (mild) Colorado winter. However, the few times it has snowed it has put the Dallas snow days to shame. And of course, school has gone on.

After three weeks of gorgeous March weather, Denver teachers and students finally got their winter dream. It began snowing sometime last night with some heavy winds, and as I look out my window it is still snowing. And yes, we got a well-deserved "snow day." In like a lamb, out like a lion...

Snow days are awesome. A free day of sorts. I have done all the laundry, read, baked, spent time with Eric, practiced yoga, and packed for my trip... because did I mention? Spring Break starts tomorrow afternoon :)

Happy Birthday Eric!

My husband rocks! This week he worked hard on our house, and he bought me flowers!

So I thought his birthday would be as good a time as any to tell you that I married a wonderful man... who is now the same age as me :)

I love you Eric!

Our Home

That's right. We are home owners!!!! We are now massively in debt and lovin it! But don't worry. In 2039, it will all be paid off!

Here's a Real Moment Brought to You Courtesy of My Quite Imperfect Self

I'm feeling very overwhelmed.

Sometimes I wish life was neat. Somewhere back in early adolescence I thought that someday life would get easy, and I would be smooth sailing.

haha.

Lots of good things are happening now and are on the horizon.

We close on our house on March 13th.

Sierra Leone is getting closer and closer.

I love my crazy, busy job.

Church is great.

But I feel overwhelmed. Your prayers are appreciated!

It's a Small, Small World

So, I ordered Punjammies (check it out!) from a website about a week ago. They arrived today in the mail with the name of my old college RA on the return address. Had no idea there was a JBU connection. It was a very "Disneylandish" moment.

It re-made me realize that there are a lot of amazing people in the world that I wish I knew better. It makes me thankful for Heaven someday.

Oh, Sierra Leone

How my heart aches for you. How my heart longs to return.

Please watch this video from ABC news about the children of Sierra Leone.

The 'hello everybody' is what got me the most. It reminded me of every morning when we walked into the classrooms.

Oh Canada!

My grandparents are awesome :) They graciously offered Eric and I the use of one of their timeshare weeks, and we excitedly accepted!

So this summer, Eric, myself, and our friends Julie and Chase will be heading up to northern adventures in Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia.

The last time I went to Canada was senior year of high school. I wish I had digital pictures to go nostalgic on our blog, but alas it was before the age of digital cameras and I am too lazy to scan right now.

Trust me, this trip will be way better :) Yea Canada!