Happy Friday Everyone!
I am joining
Rags to Stitches on her Friday Coffee Date blogs for the first time today! Of course, mine will have to be decaf coffee (although I could go for the leaded version right now because I'm so tired). I'm not sure what this is going to turn into here as I type. I have no plan. So here goes nothing...
If you know me, to know I have a soft spot in my heart for musicals. On Wednesday night I got to see this beauty on the big screen! It's one of my favorites! My other favorites include Phantom of the Opera (duh), Les Miserables, The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Wicked, The Lion King, Oklahoma, Mary Poppins, Music Man, Carousel, well, you get the idea....
It was so fun and interesting to see who was showing up to watch it. I'll admit there was lots of old folks in there, but I loved seeing how many people brought their kids, and hearing the kids laugh hysterically at Donald O'Conner and Jean Hagan's funny voice as Lina Lamont. I'm excited for the day I can take my little hoodlums to the theater to watch a classic like that.
I'd also talk to you about how my husbie makes me laugh EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. And I miss him so much as the last week we've been on opposite schedules. I've been gone before he wakes up, and he's come home to me asleep. I'm ready for the weekend so we have some time together! He is the sweetest, most encouraging and supportive man I ever met (that's why I snagged him up of course!) This shot is from our anniversary dinner at Woodranch.
It's the only picture we got because we are HORRIBLE at remembering to take pictures.
We had the most delicious dinner and I impulsively got a dessert that just sounded like ice cream with some crushed up Oreo's (Oreo's? Oreos? I'm going with Oreo's) around it. Well, that was what it was, but this thing had about 1/4" of crushed oreo's encasing a scoop of ice cream half the size of my head! I thought I might have died suddenly and gone to heaven, but as it turns out, that mass of deliciousness was right here on earth! It was a wonderful evening and we got to sit outside on the patio, have ice cold water and great food.
This picture just does not do this dessert justice.
If You Know Me....
You know I have a weakness for dessert. Especially ice cream. Especially covered in Oreo.
I would also tell you that for the next month I will not be eating ice cream - covered in oreo's or otherwise. I'm working on discipline and health, and so comfort foods are kicked to the curb for now. I can do this...
I'd also tell you about how a few weeks ago I went down to San Diego to visit with family, and despite getting horribly burned (it was almost 4 weeks ago and I'm still peeling and parts of my legs are still pink in hue) it was great to see my parents, my brother, sister in law and my nieces and nephews.
My sweet Noemie! My sister in law says her looks remind her of me. I see the resemblance in the eyes. This is the third time I got to see her in her almost-2-years of life. She is fearless - I love it! Give this girl two floaties and a swim diaper and she is off in the pool! She swims along, belly flops into the water, goes upside down. She reminds me of that old Disney Silly Symphony cartoon with the water babies. Does anyone remember that cartoon? Please tell me someone remembers it.
It's always hard to leave knowing you just have to make it to Thanksgiving or whatever major holiday is coming up next so you can see them again.
I'd also tell you about the beautiful painting below. This picture does not do it justice. This was painting by the lovely Quinn Nguyen-Pruett for us based on the verses you see. Brandon and I placed the painting across from our bed so when we wake up and when we go to sleep we remember to hang on to hope and keep moving forward, remembering God always has greater plans.
I would tell you I am so sad that we have over 10 students not returning to CAPA next year. It breaks my heart, and now I understand why my teachers were always so hurt when people left. "It's not personal, it's business" You can tell yourself that all day long, but in the end, it's still a little hard. But I'm trying to keep my eyes focused on what I can't see and pray for the present and future CAPA students and their families. The enemy would like nothing more than to steal this gift of dance away. I'm asking God to increase desire and release finances so people can come. I know CAPA may not be the best fit for all people, and that's OK. I just gotta keep on keepin' on. Which reminds me, just about every time I am driving to church, particularly to CAPA, Chris Tomlin's "God of this City" comes on. Coincidence? I think not. Greater things have yet to come.
Also, if we were actually on a coffee date, this little lady would probably be with me. I'd tell you not to be afraid of her bark - she always barks the first few times she meets you and if anything it's more her saying "Hey! I know you! Hey! Hey!"
I love how she sits in the car like a person. Cracks me up. I love this dog's personality.
Well, that's about it for today! What would tell me if we were sitting down to (decaf) coffee? I'd love it if you'd leave a comment or send me an email at sbthresher(at)gmail(dot)com!
