chico, the wonder cat

Who knew having a pet was so entertaining, but she's sooo incredible! She voluntarily found this spot and was sleeping like this!

Our most embarassing moment happened in church....

11:35 am. Sitting in church. Dead quiet, because everyone was waiting for Roger to come to the front to pray. Chris leaned over to say something to me but instead of saying something....he moved funny and hit his chest and guess what? It caused him to burp - LOUD! - right in my ear.


We almost died of embarassment. Kim said it was super loud & could be heard at least 2 rows in front of us and 2 rows back. The worst part was that it looked like Chris deliberately let out a huge burp in my ear in church. And we weren't even at our church! We are at a chruch that was hosting us and another church as part of a joint service!


So, all of you who heard that burp....no, we're not totally rude & obnoxious. Our most embarassing moment ever - please tell me someone's had worse!

My Surprise hotel getaway

Last week, Chris planned a mini-vacaton for us to stay in a hotel in the city for a few days. He planned EVERYTHING and kept me guessing for the whole time..it was awesome. Tonnes of surprises and lots of fun!

Chris made a "spa" for me - it was amazing -

complete with a 1/2 hour massage - whoo hoo!

We tried a new restaraunt - the melting pot.

Fun to cook your own meal right before your eyes!

My favorite thing - shoppers drug mart at all hours of the night.

We made a midnight run just to try new perfumes

My summer

Who needs starbucks when you have your own personal barista

My hubby & I love our coffee, and now that's it's so hot, we love our frappucions - the ones from starbucks - he's probably had 4 already today. Just one catch - we have the starbucks recipe and he makes them at home! In fact, he makes so many we need a new blender...and our own cow! We made them ultra low fat ones too, which is just ice, a little sugar, a little milk & lots of espresso....yum... $5.00 at starbucks, but my hubby, the barista makes them all day long for a mennonite's dream price - 25 cents/venti (large)!

Note to all you single people out there - put on your "husband requirements"

MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE FRAPPUCINOS.

I guarantee you, it's a plus. Just make sure you don't take any of those other character qualities off your list to make room for this frappucino requirement!

Vancouver 2007

We just got back from our missions trip working with YWAM doing street ministry/service in Vancouver on & around East Hastings, commercial drive, etc. It was amazing. I saw things there I won't ever forget and met people I'll always remember. It's changed me- a lot - saw things I thought I'd never see, but yet felt so at home. Saw a guy shoot up right in front of me and it broke my heart. Met a prostitute and got to share a little God-moment with her while she was trying to pick up guys. Worked with various ministries and put on a few different services in street missions. Picked up garbage in the park. Got lost - a lot. Got stranded at Michaels/Wal-mart due to vehicle breakdowns. Saw God bring people/things to help us on our journey. Saw God break my heart for those on the streets. Saw success stories of people who made it off the streets. Saw the character of all those who came on our trip shine incredibly - was so proud of each and every one of the youth that came..they were an inspiration to me!

I thank God for this amazing opportunity - it has truly changed me.

Run Baby Run

O.K., that's it, I've had it. When I moved back to Niverville, I lost my exercise partner and just got really busy, so I stopped exercising! A year and a half later and an extra 12 pounds - I've had enough! So two days ago, I started running. Well....slowly jogging with intermittent walking in between! But today I ran again and what happened - I jogged twice as long and twice as fast! What, what, what?!? I think I like this! So, if you see me running....cheer me on or come join me!