Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Am I Alone?
We had my parents over for dinner tonight to show them our new house with stuff unpacked. It was such a delight to sahre with them our blessings, many of which they helped us to receive. I was reminded by my mom of how enjoyable my blog was to her. And that is when I realized, I am alone. My mom is the only one who reads this. And you what? I am okay with that. Thanks for reading mom, this one's for you.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
What A Planner Does
Here is a flavor of what I have been doing at work; what planners often do. We promote and market the great places of our city. In some sense, we are all planners.
The music is courtesy of 6th Street. Check them out at www.6thstreetmusic.com/Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
New House, Renewed Patriotism
The past week brought many more blessings and joys to our lives.
On June 30, 2010 Megan and I happily closed on our first house together! It is a 1,400sf ranch in Hoffman Estates, IL. With a large living room, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths and nearly a .5 acre lot, we should have plenty of room when you come to stay with us.
It certainly has its quirks, like all first homes should, but we are coming to love them...or rip them out and fix them. In fact, our first project has been to re-tile and make over the bathroom. We thought it would behoove us to change the bathroom now before we officially move in, than to try and change it while we're living there (in which case we would be much stinkier as it is our only shower). Tour pictures to come.
My father has been a HUGE help in getting the house fixed up and in good shape. He's really been the one to re-tile the bath, replace doors, install a new water spigot, move the washer/dryer and add a sink, and replace ugly light fixtures. Wow, after writing all of that down, I realize he's done a lot. Thanks Dad!!!
We finally got moved in on Saturday the 10th of July. See some of the moving photos here.
While the house has been exciting we also had the opportunity to relax and celebrate the 4th of July weekend with Megan's family up at Lake Delavan. The weekend was complete with games, food, napping, fireworks, food, swimming, laughing, food and water skiing (beware of the pictures below - they are to come when we get internet).
Time with family is a blessing in itself. We spend so much time in our lives with people who love us unconditionally that it is a sad thought to think of those who do not know the feeling of being loved. It is that freedom to love and be loved without persecution which makes our county a great one. It's not the 'freedom to do what we feel like' or the strong 'go get-em' workaholic attitude or even the acceptance of all races, creeds and religions. No, its love and charity. Love is what we fight for and what we all desire to protect. Even when it seems like our society takes a turn for the worst and values vice over goodness, we must keep fighting for our freedom to love.
On June 30, 2010 Megan and I happily closed on our first house together! It is a 1,400sf ranch in Hoffman Estates, IL. With a large living room, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths and nearly a .5 acre lot, we should have plenty of room when you come to stay with us.
It certainly has its quirks, like all first homes should, but we are coming to love them...or rip them out and fix them. In fact, our first project has been to re-tile and make over the bathroom. We thought it would behoove us to change the bathroom now before we officially move in, than to try and change it while we're living there (in which case we would be much stinkier as it is our only shower). Tour pictures to come.
My father has been a HUGE help in getting the house fixed up and in good shape. He's really been the one to re-tile the bath, replace doors, install a new water spigot, move the washer/dryer and add a sink, and replace ugly light fixtures. Wow, after writing all of that down, I realize he's done a lot. Thanks Dad!!!
We finally got moved in on Saturday the 10th of July. See some of the moving photos here.
While the house has been exciting we also had the opportunity to relax and celebrate the 4th of July weekend with Megan's family up at Lake Delavan. The weekend was complete with games, food, napping, fireworks, food, swimming, laughing, food and water skiing (beware of the pictures below - they are to come when we get internet).
Time with family is a blessing in itself. We spend so much time in our lives with people who love us unconditionally that it is a sad thought to think of those who do not know the feeling of being loved. It is that freedom to love and be loved without persecution which makes our county a great one. It's not the 'freedom to do what we feel like' or the strong 'go get-em' workaholic attitude or even the acceptance of all races, creeds and religions. No, its love and charity. Love is what we fight for and what we all desire to protect. Even when it seems like our society takes a turn for the worst and values vice over goodness, we must keep fighting for our freedom to love.
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