Saturday, July 26, 2008
The Best Wedding Photo Ever Taken
Erica just sent us this photo this morning, and we can't stop laughing about it. Isn't Mike's expression just priceless? :)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Wedding Recovery
Last week was a crazy week in South Carolina getting ready for my brother's wedding on July 19th. But we're home now, and in one piece! It was a beautiful wedding on a hot, muggy day (thankfully, it was all indoors), and now Eric and Erica should be in Jamaica on their honeymoon.
I didn't take any of my own pictures (because I'm a doofus). But Nancy generously sent me a few pics of the rehearsal dinner and wedding day that she took, so here's what I've got so far:
A girl and her brothers -- Scott, me, and Eric at the rehearsal dinner (which was a tropical theme).
Mike and me outside the church where the reception was held. I'm looking pretty chunky here, but I promise I'm not pregnant!
Me and my niece, Kelly, who is 10 months old. She could be my baby, and I wish she was! Mike was making her smile all week, and it was so fun to be around her so much.
I didn't take any of my own pictures (because I'm a doofus). But Nancy generously sent me a few pics of the rehearsal dinner and wedding day that she took, so here's what I've got so far:
A girl and her brothers -- Scott, me, and Eric at the rehearsal dinner (which was a tropical theme).
Mike and me outside the church where the reception was held. I'm looking pretty chunky here, but I promise I'm not pregnant!
Me and my niece, Kelly, who is 10 months old. She could be my baby, and I wish she was! Mike was making her smile all week, and it was so fun to be around her so much.
Monday, July 7, 2008
July with the Shipleys
Our busy summer is moving along quite nicely, and next week we leave for a week in South Carolina. Oh, and we might go to my brother's wedding while we're out there. :) I'm pretty excited about it!
Back on the home front, Mike and I both have changes in our careers ahead. Today, I started a new job with the City's IT department. It will be a permanent part-time position as admin assistant, so wish me luck with that! I'm just glad I held out long enough to get something permanent, 20 hours a week, and still with the City! And so far, everyone in IT has been just as nice as HR. Always good to make friends with HR first, I say. :)
As for Mike, he is transitioning from working for a Johnstone franchise store to working directly for the Johnstone corporate office, which is also something he's been holding out for. He will most likely start his new position (with better pay and much better benefits!!) after we get back from our vacation. Yeah Mike! Patience has really been paying off for us lately.
We have also been getting more involved with our church's junior/high school youth group, although we are taking it very slow. We got burned pretty badly at our last church in Florida after trying to get involved, so we're testing the waters now after being at our current church for almost 1 1/2 years. We've been trying to get to know the kids better, and I was a chaperone on one overnighter during youth camp. Mike is going to teach a lesson this Wednesday during youth group. Thankfully, we are becoming very good friends with the current youth leaders, so we don't feel alone!
All this added with the gorgeous weather, and what more could a girl ask for? :)
Back on the home front, Mike and I both have changes in our careers ahead. Today, I started a new job with the City's IT department. It will be a permanent part-time position as admin assistant, so wish me luck with that! I'm just glad I held out long enough to get something permanent, 20 hours a week, and still with the City! And so far, everyone in IT has been just as nice as HR. Always good to make friends with HR first, I say. :)
As for Mike, he is transitioning from working for a Johnstone franchise store to working directly for the Johnstone corporate office, which is also something he's been holding out for. He will most likely start his new position (with better pay and much better benefits!!) after we get back from our vacation. Yeah Mike! Patience has really been paying off for us lately.
We have also been getting more involved with our church's junior/high school youth group, although we are taking it very slow. We got burned pretty badly at our last church in Florida after trying to get involved, so we're testing the waters now after being at our current church for almost 1 1/2 years. We've been trying to get to know the kids better, and I was a chaperone on one overnighter during youth camp. Mike is going to teach a lesson this Wednesday during youth group. Thankfully, we are becoming very good friends with the current youth leaders, so we don't feel alone!
All this added with the gorgeous weather, and what more could a girl ask for? :)
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