Pizza and Dust

The night before the big day Sean got done studying at about 6:00 so he could relax.  It worked out pretty perfectly that game 6 was on...I was praying that it would be a good distraction and not an even more stressful one.

I surprised him by ordering his favorite Chicago style pizza from Lou Malnatis which he was very excited about.  Nothing like good food to calm your nerves.  We sat on the floor in our living room and scarfed down the pizza while watching the Mavs dominate the Heat (our kitchen table has been turned into an office therefore we eat on the floor now).

Precious husband eating his pizza with a glass of wine

While we were watching the game during a commercial, the very energetic weather man from Lubbock comes on and announces a "Severe Weather Warning."  He shows a map and says that a WALL OF DUST was approaching Lubbock and to take cover!  What does that even mean!  We look outside and we couldn't see anything, it was perfectly sunny and a few clouds.  A few minutes later we looked outside and could see some red off in the distant, nothing out of the ordinary for LBK though.  THEN we looked out and it was crazy wind and very low visibility! The picture doesn't even do it justice!

Crazy "wall of dust" in Lubbock

Nothing like pizza, dust, and a ship to get you focused for Step!  Keep him in your prayers today...he should be done about 4:00!  Wahoo!

The Circle Trilogy

Right now I'm reading The Circle Trilogy books by Ted Dekker.  I just finished the second one, Red, this morning and can't wait to pick up the last one, White.  Normally I'm not into christian fiction as they can be a little cheesy sometime, but Sean told me to read them so I did.  


After finishing Red, it truly is like experiencing God through literature.  I don't want to give anything away in case you read it, which I strongly recommend, but they way Dekker parallels Christianity is incredible.  If you need a good summer read, pick it up! 


I need more summer reads though, so if you have any let me know!


My new obsession, other than SYTYCD, is a website called pinterest.  I could literally spend a few hours on this thing thanks to Mrs. Julie Eyehorn! It's really helping me organize my thoughts about decorating, recipes, and diy projects....and if you know me at all you know I need some help with that!

3 days and counting

Alright ladies and gents...3 more study days till Sean's test!  He's doing wonderful, but very ready to get it over!  I'm so proud of how disciplined he has been, and I know he's going to absolutely rock this test!

The other morning I was sitting across from him while he was studying, and I was looking at diy/decorating blogs (don't judge) and I asked him if I could quiz him!  He gladly handed over his 2 inch book that he's been going through.  I opened it up and he already know what was on that page...he seriously has photographic memory!  I stumbled through pronouncing the words and, with his help, eventually spit out a question.  Ya'll he rocked it!  He knew every answer and could just say these crazy words!  Sean seriously amazes me with all that knowledge he has packed into his head :)

**Hopefully he won't read this blog cause he hates when I brag on him :)  I'm supposed to though!

Please keep praying for:
-Townsend family
-Sean's test (all day on Monday)
-Direction for next year
-Peace as we are getting ready to change directions in our lives
-Carpenters as they get ready to move to Africa!

Miss You Grampie

Yesterday morning we got a call from Mrs. Townsend that her dad, Grampie had a heart attack and was in the hospital.  Throughout the day we were hopeful that when he woke up from the coma, it would be difficult, but that he would be fine.  That was not God's plans though.  Yesterday afternoon precious Grampie went to be with Jesus.  While this is very unexpected and difficult, we know God prevails through even this.

Grampie and the family at our wedding 

Please be praying for his wife, his family, and friends as they are copping with this loss.  Be praying for strength and that God's name would be known through this.  Pray for comfort and assurance in Jesus.  

A Few of My Favorite Things

I love summer and all that it includes!  Laying out by the pool, yummy fruit, grilling outside with friends, etc.  Well here are a few of my new obsessions this summer:

Neutragena Pink Grapefruit face wash.  I usually use the original, but saw this one at Target and it just smells so dang good!

I would take a picture of the one I bought yesterday, but I ALREADY ATE IT ALL!  It was only one of those baby watermelons, but I wouldn't put it past me to eat a huge one either.

So I didn't even really like Sangria, but bought this one to give it a try and truly love it!  It's Market Street brand "Patio Sangria."  It's super delicious and great on these hot summer nights!  I can't wait to bring it to grill with friends!

Jen is totally going to make fun of me for this, but I'm really into the Ted Dekker Circle Trilogy books!  Currently I'm reading the second one, Red, and stayed up a little too late last night reading it.  Sean always gets me hooked on these weird books that we both love :)

Strawberries and Rhubard!  I haven't actually made this yet but plan on making it tonight for dessert.  I got this recipe from Skinny Taste and can't wait to try it.  Everyone is obsessing over rhubarb right now and I've never had it!  I'm really excited to see how it taste!

If you know me at all, you know I love the summer series "So You Think You Can Dance!"  I'm not going to lie, I actually call in and vote for my favorite dancers.  My dream is to be on this show....I said it was a dream :)

Cupcakes in a jar!  My new favorite project I'll be trying soon!

Have a great day ya'll...it's another windy, hot day out here in Lubbock :)  Guess that means no laying out...I should probably be packing anyways.

Our apartment officially looks a little depressing today.  I've started packing...ok I've packed one box...and have taken most things off the wall!  It truly reminds me that a few pictures, decorative birds, and candles can go a long way :)  


The good news is I googled "free moving boxes" and am currently having 10 free boxes sent to me thanks to USPS...they may be kinda small but that's ok!  THEY ARE FREE!  Hopefully we will be getting some more soon :)


The other good news is "So You Think You Can Dance" has started and Sean has agreed to watch it with me :)  Wahoo!