Reach for the stars…

I am a dreamer. I’ve know for quite some time, but it has become more apparent since I have nearly nothing to do these days. I come up with some new adventure, some new idea and it just takes off. It consumes my thoughts for about two weeks or so and then eventually dies off. My lovely husband, (the one who is supposed to tell me I’m going too far) likes it and encourages it. Don’t get me wrong, some of these are very good ideas and I should probably follow through with them. Want to hear some of the ideas that I’ve entertained in the last few years?

1. Let’s build a tiny house!!---I love being minimal. These houses are very minimal. J

2. I want an MBA.---The job offers would surely come rolling in… But 2 more years of school???

3. Let’s join the Peace Corps.---Always a dream of mine. Minimum length of service is 2 years. My mom said no.

4. I want to open a coffee shop.---Sounds fun right? I think this would be a cool job to have.

5. I want to make Tucker’s food.---This one was very short lived. I would still like to, but I know nothing about what Tuck dog needs to stay healthy.

6. Let’s seriously lose some weight.---This one has been around for quite some time. It shouldn’t be a dream, but it’s never really moved into the reality stage.

7. I want to be a world racer.---Check this site out and you’d want to be one too.

8. Let’s move to a different state. ---This one’s been around for a while and it may one day come true. I’m still hoping and dreaming on this one.

I know 8 is weird number to stop on but these are the best of the best. :) 

Finished...

I am officially finished with school! Friday was my last day and Sunday is the party to prove it. It's such a good feeling. :)

A Thief Among Us...

I just got home for lunch and I found some saran wrap in the middle of the kitchen floor. When I left for work this morning there were some snickerdoodle cookies in some saran wrap on the kitchen counter. After a little investigation I noticed that there were no longer any snickerdoodles on the counter. Kasey was still in bed when I left for work, so I called her to see if she had done anything with the cookies. She admitted she did take a couple for the road, but there were still 3 on the counter when she left. Once I was sure there was actually a theft, I searched the area for clues, or maybe even the culprit. I found some crumbs and hair up were the cookies had been. I haven't quite saved up enough money to buy that DNA tester I've been wanting, so all I had to go on was the length and color of the hair.  Now, I do shed a little, and so does Kasey, but our little roommate sheds a lot. There's pretty much a trail everywhere he goes. And it just so happens that the hair found at the crime scene looks a lot like his. So I went looking for him. Sure enough, I found him sitting in the living room with his head hung so low that his nose was almost touching the floor. He always seems to know when he's done something wrong, but I guess he just doesn't think about the consequences when he's doing it. Oh well, I was looking forward to having some cookies for dessert, but I guess I'll just have to go without. 

Clara...

The cutest little 5 year-old girl lives in Indonesia. Her name is Clara and we sponsor her through Compassion International. We have received 3 letters from Clara since we started sponsoring her in April. Here are some of the comments from her letters that make us smile (and sometimes cry).

"How are you Mr. Mike? You must be doing well. Here my family and I are always doing well."

"Thank you for the picture. Mr. Mike looks handsome and your wife is really pretty."

"Are Mr. Mike and your wife happy to sponsor me? I'm happy to have Mr. Mike and your wife as my godparents."

"Have a great new life, Mr. Mike! May you have a cute little baby like me, soon!"

"Mr. Mike please pray for me that I will be the best at my school."

"Our hobby is the same; singing and take care a dog. Later, if I have a dog, it will also be given name Tucker so that I always remember Papa Mike and Mama Kasey."

"If I have grown up later, I also would like to serve God like Papa Mike."

The translation is a little rough on a couple of them, but it's still cute nonetheless. If you've never considered sponsoring a child, maybe this will change your mind. It's totally worth the sacrifice on your part to see the difference you make in the life of the child.

Christmas Time...

I think it is officially Christmas season! Mike and I hung the out door lights this past weekend and are starting on the indoor decorations this week. That means I need to spruce up the blog too! Enjoy!