Thursday, February 14, 2008
Dear Trader Joe's...
...I think you are the Store of Glory. My husband would fight me to the death over this, claiming only Costco has the right to that title, but I would beg to disagree (though I too love Costco...mmmm, samples....oooh, aisle after aisle of bulk goodness...hey, my engagement ring was purchased at Costco! Anyway...). Point is, I like you BETTER than Costco! Yep, BETTER! Grocery shopping at Trader Joe's was like going on a date (even if I was alone, go figure). You know: eagerly anticipated, thoroughly enjoyed, daydreamed about after. I use the word "WAS" because Trader Joe's has become part of my past. It has gone the way of slouch socks, fanny packs, curled bangs, sleeping in. Not by my choice! No, it is because I live in Colorado Springs, where 93.8% of the population has never heard of Trader Joe's. "Trader who's? Is that that casino just the other side of Vegas?" Leaving me speechless. All this to say: Trader Joe's, if you are out there listening, come to Colorado Springs (I'd even settle for Denver)!
Sincerely missing you,
Noelle from the Springs
p.s. Check out the blog of my BFF Amy. She too is going through withdrawal.
p.p.s I stole this letter idea from my sister Polly, hope she doesn't sue me or something. I'm taking a risk here!
Sincerely missing you,
Noelle from the Springs
p.s. Check out the blog of my BFF Amy. She too is going through withdrawal.
p.p.s I stole this letter idea from my sister Polly, hope she doesn't sue me or something. I'm taking a risk here!
Okay, already!
This is for those of you (POLLY!) who are bemoaning the fact that since something like 2 weeks have passed since my last post, you have no idea what my children currently look like. Here you go! (They are beautiful, aren't they?!)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Family Time
Todd's folks and brother Scott flew from Washington to meet up with us for Jake's wedding. We had a memorable time together and crammed some great times into a few days! Eleanor and WIll enjoyed their "Papa" and "Mimi" and Uncle "Donut Man" so much! William was full of smiles, as always, and Eleanor was full of personality, as always.! I am so thankful for my in-laws and enjoy the relationship we share. Eleanor and Will were superb travelers and really hung in there, even with Eleanor being sick.
Fox in Sox with Uncle Scott (Eleanor sure likes her uncle!)
Eleanor's first trip to In-N-Out..actually, her first THREE trips...that's our girl!
Yeah, Will saw a lot of San Francisco! :D
Golden Gate Bridge
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Old Friends
This past weekend we had the blessing of traveling to northern California (all four of us!) for the wedding of a dear friend from college. The trip was fantastic and really made me thankful for the way God sovereignly places people in our lives, and for the unique fellowship that exists between brothers ans sisters in Christ! We were able to spend time with people who have shared some different seasons of life with us; partnered with us and impacted us in one way or another.
Jacob Schwarze and his beautiful bride Olya!! Jake and Todd and I sang in Majesty together in college and made our first trips to Russia with one another. He was in our wedding, and it was exciting to be a part of his! Jake and Olya are a perfect match and I am so thankful for the way God brought them together. They will make their new home in Moscow.
Sergei Omelcheenko is a man Todd and I spent only a month with, but he had quite an impact on us and became a real friend. As our translator when we traveled to Ukraine and Russia in 2001, he was our lifeline! More than that, He demonstrated consistent Christlikeness and was a constant servant, showing preference for others and considering others as more important than himself. Sergei translated at Jake and Olya's wedding & reception, and Todd and I were thrilled to be able to catch up with him and introduce him to our children!
The wedding was a little bit of a reunion with several friends from college, like Marshall and Bekah Walters. It was neat to catch up and hear what God is doing in the lives of others!
We spent the day Sunday with some very special people, Kevin and Rebecca Boesler and their kids. Kevin and Todd were on staff together at our former church in California, and the Boeslers shared in our days of dating, engagement, and newlywed-ness! Their oldest son Caleb was my first piano student in Tehachapi...it was so fun to hear him play for me again! Eleanor enjoyed playing with 2-year-old Anna, as you can see. We had a day of sweet fellowship!
Jacob Schwarze and his beautiful bride Olya!! Jake and Todd and I sang in Majesty together in college and made our first trips to Russia with one another. He was in our wedding, and it was exciting to be a part of his! Jake and Olya are a perfect match and I am so thankful for the way God brought them together. They will make their new home in Moscow.
Sergei Omelcheenko is a man Todd and I spent only a month with, but he had quite an impact on us and became a real friend. As our translator when we traveled to Ukraine and Russia in 2001, he was our lifeline! More than that, He demonstrated consistent Christlikeness and was a constant servant, showing preference for others and considering others as more important than himself. Sergei translated at Jake and Olya's wedding & reception, and Todd and I were thrilled to be able to catch up with him and introduce him to our children!
The wedding was a little bit of a reunion with several friends from college, like Marshall and Bekah Walters. It was neat to catch up and hear what God is doing in the lives of others!
We spent the day Sunday with some very special people, Kevin and Rebecca Boesler and their kids. Kevin and Todd were on staff together at our former church in California, and the Boeslers shared in our days of dating, engagement, and newlywed-ness! Their oldest son Caleb was my first piano student in Tehachapi...it was so fun to hear him play for me again! Eleanor enjoyed playing with 2-year-old Anna, as you can see. We had a day of sweet fellowship!
Monday, January 14, 2008
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