tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67792502011-08-10T22:41:05.314-08:00trying to live happily even while my husband's awayJamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.comBlogger2461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-81108557746978425592011-08-10T22:36:00.002-08:002011-08-10T22:38:39.227-08:00

Greetings loyal reader! :) I'm going to be moving my blog posting to Tumblr in hopes that a new writing venture with friends will inspire me to blog more about what's going on in my life. Check out both at the links below: My new blog: Walters World New venture: Via Scribendi

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The last hike of the season, I fell and injured my knee. About 10 days later it was still hurting and I was sent in for an MRI. Well, I tore the meniscus in my left knee and have been ordered to be on crutches. I have discovered that I hate crutches. They are of the devil. They force me to slow down (which is good, I guess) BUT they also mean I can't go grocery shopping by myself or even carry

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Pre-No-TV:I checked our account balances and realized DishNetwork had charged us $30 more than they should. Philip called. Reason? The DVR/box we had in our house broke (stopped recording, changing channels, etc) so we shipped it back and got a new one. The $30 was their fee for sending us a new one. Long story short, we decided to cancel DishNetwork for their poor customer service. Not to

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Well, I have met mine but I still love this song :)

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This is a long video but worth the 20-minute attention span it requires. Now, I'm not one of those crazy granola crunchers but I think this is worth listening to and investing in.

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It's. So. On.

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Happy Birthday, Jesus!Merry Christmas, everyone :)

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I recently downloaded this video for FREE as part of WorshipHouse Media's 12 Days of Christmas. Check it out-- I've gotten three videos so far and each is amazing! I honestly probably wouldn't have paid the $15 but the quality might encourage me to buy some in the future! Enjoy!P.S. Also, if you're in the churchy world and would like some nice PowerPointy backgrounds for the Christmas season

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Now that the Thanksgiving post has been made-- it's officially Christmas time!Pami & I spent Black Friday doing LOTS of shopping and spending LOTS of money on some absolutely fabulous gifts for some pretty fabulous people. When we got home, Philip had put lights up outside (my very first house with outside Christmas lights!) and then we put up the tree. Tink really likes the tree... Well, maybe

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Left to Right: Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread & Sage Stuffing, Green Beans with Bacon & Hazelnuts, Deep-fried Turkey injected with honey, beer and apple juice and Pumpkin Yeast Rolls. Not Pictured: Grands BiscuitsPictured above is a portion of our delicious Thanksgiving feast that we shared with Pam, who was visiting us from Chicagoland. It was delicious and, four days later, we're still eating

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Ancestors Burt, our dog Candy Dean, my car Erin, my sister Friends—Old, New & In-Between GOD! Home Ice Cream Judy, my mom Kena, our other dog Love in general Mushing Season Nestle’s toll house cookies Online recipes Philip Quiet Rum :) Steve, my dad Tink, our cat Underwear Vacuums Water from the fridge door Xtra sleep Youth Group kiddos Zebras (they’re tasty!)

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This morning I woke up at 3am... and have been awake ever since. Awesome.(SIDENOTE: Someone really ought to invent a 'sarcasm' font. 'Cause sometimes the italics just don't have enough feeling behind them.)So, what did I do while the whole house was sleeping?Ordered Christmas cards from Snapfish.comAlmost finished mine & Philip's Christmas list to send to Mom-- complete with links, pictures and

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Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-58332277831912076522009-10-22T13:36:00.001-08:002009-10-22T13:36:25.054-08:00

Hilarious because it's all true.

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230. 18. 4. 40. 12. 26.For me, these numbers are incredible. I'll have some more numbers to add to the list before I'm done but I wanted to share now, at the mid-point. So, here it is:230lbs @ end of May 2009Size 18 pants4 months later...40+ lbs lighterSize 12 pants26" lost foreverSo, yay. Like I said I hope to see those last numbers change even more... and to be able to keep it all off for the

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Happy 1st Anniversary to Us!

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... in more ways than one!The Bad Version:Yesterday I found out that I got kicked out of grad school. Awesome, huh?One minute I'm doing awesome, writing & reading posts, listening to a lecture, writing a paper... and then NOTHING. No more class on my Blackboard menu. So I frantically email the god-dess of the ORGL program who quickly checks and emails me back that I have a "Registered Not Paid"

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Not that I have any time at all in the next 4 months to make anything BUT the pattern was on sale for $2 and I found fabric on Esty that I absolutely fell in love with... as Philip says "It's very you" :)

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Meet the new addition to our little family! TINK! We adopted her on Saturday and officially got to bring her home on Tuesday. So far the dogs haven't eaten her yet, so that's a good thing! She's made herself at home and already has Philip wrapped around her little paw. We think she's about a year old (we'll get her paperwork on the 10th) so we'll have her for a long, long time if y'all want to

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This. Is. Priceless.

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I was browsing on petfinder.com today at work. VERY. BAD. IDEA. I spent quite some time on there looking at all the sad faces of puppies and kitties who are homeless... [enter tears here]So, I found Izzie:Aaaaannnnndddddd.... now... well, I want her badly. She's at a shelter in Fairbanks, which is a 6-hour drive away. BUT I just so happen to know someone who's driving their son up there for

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I believe this whole recession is God's way of telling all of us to re-learn how to live. We have so much, don't realize what a blessing that is and continually want more and more and more. NOT having money (or even a job in some cases) allows us to re-evaluate our priorities in life and find what's REALLY important.I also believe this recession is forcing us to be more creative with what we do

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From this:To this:I think she's just about the cutest thing I've ever seen! 'Course I might be a bit biased.DETAILS: Took about 3 hours to sew from start-to-finish including her accessories; her face & the cutting of pieces took probably another 2 hours (though that was awhile ago...)Her skirt, hat and shoes are removable (right now though the hat and shoes are tacked on so Emmalee doesn't lose

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Got back from New Orleans last week (hence the Lower-48 post) and it was wonderful. It was great to see friends old and new and spend some time in God's word and just generally relaxing. I got back home on my 27th birthday to these:Flowers from the PupsIt was a wonderful surprise and, yes, the card says the flowers are from the dogs not the hubs. Burt & Kena sure do have good taste though, eh?

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Things I do NOT miss:Traffic & small streetsHumidity & frizzy hairSweating as soon as you step foot outsideBillboardsThings I DO miss:Tall & Old buildingsOld friendsAccents :)Outside pools & tanning

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Talk about a blast from the past... I might have to start watching Jimmy FallonVideo Recaps | Full Episodes | Webisodes

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HI-larious!Plus, this three-day rule also applies to the picture post you're waiting for...

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When I was three my Grandma B gave me a stuffed pig and a book, whose title I cannot for the life of me remember, but it was about a bed that every time the lady cleaned under it she found pigs. Great read. Anyway, I love my stuffed pig, named Pig (I was REALLY creative when I was three...) and still have him. He's been everywhere I've been including Kenya, Greece and Israel (and I'll probably

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-86326339744869111262009-05-15T22:29:00.001-08:002009-05-15T22:30:44.725-08:00

No, it's not my birthday. But I am officially old.O-L-D. Old!Story: Went to the Kutless concert tonight and wished for... wait for it, wait for it... EARPLUGS! Gasp... so old... (tear, sniff)

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Quite possibly the cutest baby animals ever...

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When Philip & I were registering for wedding gifts we kept eyeing the Dyson Animal Vac which promised to never clog on the immense amounts of hair and dander two adorable pups create. When we received it as the ultimate surprise for Christmas from my folks I was elated. As soon as we got home I busted it out of the box and vacuumed. It sucked so much out of the carpet, I was impressed...

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The Weekend: Friday I had a potluck dinner meeting with my youth board that was fun. We discussed LOTS of NYG stuff so hopefully we're getting things figured out-- YIKES. Saturday was a lazy, lazy day spent purchasing craft items for Children's Church and the Good Friday service THEN cleaning at home whilst the hubs cleaned the furnace filters AND reassembled the BBQ pit. Productivity=Awesome. 

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Philip's not one for surprises. He doesn't like them at all really. I think the only time I surprised him was with the beaver mitts I bought him as a wedding present-- but then again that probably wasn't a surprise. Nevertheless with his birthday only two weeks away, I was researching the perfect gift and discovered it was probably something he'd like to pick out himself so... here it is: Happy

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A classmate posted this on our discussion board... long story as to why but it's an AWESOME vid (9 minutes)I miss Africa :(

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They have A LOT of time on their hands!

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So back in September when I make the yearly calendar with the kiddos, they convinced me to do Breakfast Bible Study with them twice a month. Yes, breakfast, as in before school. 6:30am to be exact. It's a crazy hour of the morning especially considering I have to leave my house at 5am to be at church to have breakfast ready for them when they walk in. Believe it or not, I've never been stood up.

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One of the major conflicts we've had since getting married is in regards to interior design. Now, I think I have a pretty good eye and taste in furniture and such. Philip does too. Unfortunately, our senses don't necessarily meld all the time. That said, lately we've been trying to find bedding we both like enough to purchase so we can actually re-do the bedroom at some point in the new future.

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In case you haven't heard through the grapevine, the hubs & I finally took the plunge and spent our honeymoon money on tickets to...IRELAND!We're going the last week of May just a few days after school gets out and a few days before he leaves for grad school. We got an awesome deal on airfare & car rental so now all we have to do is plan for things to do and places to stay. So, if you've been

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This is funny. Definitely brings a smile to your face!!

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We watched this as a precursor to our Bible study. HILARIOUS.

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I've been on my Church Council for well over a year that I need a 15-passenger van. We have a bus but, honestly, its a piece of crap. Ask anyone who's ever ridden (or driven) it. So, this morning, we got a call from Judy, my secretary, saying that I had not one but TWO presents in the parking lot!!WE GOT TWO VANS!! aaaahhhhahahahahahahah!!! And just in time for a retreat this weekend that's 6

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This Weekend Was:I was in Houston for the Youth Ministry Symposium on the Spirituality of Adolescents. It was a lot of information (and numbers!) to take in and apply but I think that Lisa Kimball, John Oberdeck and Craig Oldenberg did an awesome job. Plus I got to reconnect with some college friends (Vanessa!) and some even older friends (Shawn!). If you take out the 6-hour-fuel-related delay on

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I'm sitting here waiting for my brand-new-fabulous-laptop to download both iTunes (because Lloyd hasn't been updated in over a year!) and a Wimba classroom for the classes I will soon begin via Gonzaga University. So, I figured I'd use this time to make Hannah, and whomever else follows this blog, happy.Christmas vacation was... nice. Long, but nice. Spending time with my family is always

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-62815291908214956722008-12-16T07:41:00.001-09:002008-12-16T07:41:57.880-09:00

Donald's her favorite AND we get to eat breakfast with him next Tuesday!

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I made really, REALLY yummy chicken breasts on Friday (followed by a bland meatloaf yesterday...)I got a 75% on my MAT despite not knowing anything about the presidents (which, honestly, I never learned*), the periodic table (which was memorized at one point... about 9 years ago!) or random very large vocabulary words (none of which can I recount to you)My car actually passed the IM test... this

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Yes, I realize my "turkey post" doesn't actually qualify as a blog. Thanks for the reminder, Hannie. Geesh.Things lately have been a bit crazy.Black Friday shopping was fruitful. Got everyone done except for the hard-to-buy-for-hannah-and-jules. Yes, I said DONE. I'm going to wrap presents this weekend (or maybe today?) so I can send them all to their respective places... most of which, though,

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Happy (early) Thanksgiving, everyone!A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to "clean up" the

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-88962521574963321122008-10-30T12:18:00.002-08:002008-10-30T15:05:07.613-08:00

For the past year or so I've been contemplating going back to school. I've found an interesting program, in which, oddly enough, an old classmate of mine has just enrolled. It's at a Jesuit university "not far"* from home and 95% of the classes are online. Seems perfect, no?I was initially going to start this past September but then somebody went and proposed so it got pushed back to starting in

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Monday. Monday was a bad day for Jamie. Monday started out knowing that my computer at work was on the fritz (I'd later find out just how 'fritzed'). I woke up later than planned and found out that my insurance company was charging me $140 for a prescription they've previously charged me $20. A bit of a difference there. Then I went to the DMV in Anchorage to change my driver's license and ALL

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-70966984934486477882008-10-09T09:07:00.002-08:002008-10-09T09:07:56.658-08:00

To see some pictures from the wedding, visit our blog at philipandjamie.blogspot.com!

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-39361901613653408002008-10-09T07:54:00.003-08:002008-10-09T08:29:41.820-08:00

I have been dreading this day since September 3rd. That was the day my youth convinced me that they would actually show up to church at 6:15am for Breakfast Bible Study and Prayer. Believe you me it took some convincing to actually put that on the calendar for the rest of the year but the kiddos promised they'd make the effort.So this morning my alarm went off at 4:45am. I got out of bed 15

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I can't believe how quickly time has flown by these last 6+ months. It seems like just yesterday Philip was surprising me in Hatcher Pass with a gorgeous ring. Then again it was just last week that another ring was added to the first...Happily, we've survived the first 10 days of marriage. Our honeymoon in Hope & Homer was wonderful. We went kayaking in Homer but are unable to prove it since we

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-37851709300758925132008-08-29T13:57:00.000-08:002008-08-29T14:13:59.564-08:00

Three weeks! Holy moly.

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-34563887344302383752008-08-22T11:06:00.003-08:002008-08-22T12:54:30.929-08:00

Caution: The blog that follows contains a rant I've been waiting several years to write. Just so you know, "AGF" stands for the Alaska Gouge Factor-- something all Alaskans deal with on a daily basis.Do you know what I hate? Companies who don't know the difference between "Continental" and "Contiguous".Ugh.I hate it when companies offer "FREE SHIPPING within the continental United States" and

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-34509382778507328432008-08-11T11:32:00.002-08:002008-08-11T11:35:40.886-08:00

Yeah... this was taken at the California State Fair... and sent to me... by my dad... explains a lot, huh?

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-67412069432621049492008-08-08T15:54:00.002-08:002008-08-08T16:02:26.627-08:00

My mind has been wandering these last two weeks.Normally, I forget things if I don't write them down. Lately? Lately, I forget things no matter what. Specifically, I've been forgetting which day of the week it is. So far it hasn't hindered plans or anything but I wake up every morning trying to focus on which day it is... Thurday? Monday? Sunday? Wednesday?Things have been busy and hectic and,

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It seems like literally centuries since I last posted something of actual value and not just an email quip or a video. Alas, you won't be getting substance much today either. Instead, I will leave you with a bulleted version of my summer. Since I last blogged...I went to Fairbanks on a 3-day retreat with some of my kiddos.I spent a week worrying about my fiance and his friend, Rob, as they hiked

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-50437740369918434872008-06-11T21:06:00.001-08:002008-06-11T21:06:38.636-08:00

I would hope we'd do the exact same thing if this happened to our church... our family... our friends... It's pretty amazing. Exactly what Christ would've done, I think.

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-29613345612761207002008-06-03T09:26:00.002-08:002008-06-03T09:30:26.702-08:00

I got this email from my mom and thought it was hilarious... She said it's something I should probably look forward to in the next 3 months... Enjoy!INSTALLING A HUSBANDDEAR TECH SUPPORT,Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed adistinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly underBoyfriend

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I'm a huge nerd. Most of you know that. But today I'm even more of a nerd than usual. The title of the blog is actually a sign I have posted in my car window. Oh, yeah. Fo reals yo. The reason? In a mere 10 hours and 8 minutes I will be seated in the Giant Screen Theatre at Fireweed Cinema with three of my favorite kids (::cough, not that I have favorites, cough::) watching this: AND I get to go

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-63126285382743967142008-05-13T09:23:00.001-08:002008-05-13T09:23:44.862-08:00

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-5550898244686192252008-05-08T09:41:00.000-08:002008-05-08T09:42:25.259-08:00

Stuff Chrisitans Like

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-11600348304009618792008-05-07T16:40:00.005-08:002008-05-08T09:46:17.808-08:00

Being proud is not something I generally feel. Yes, I'm happy but proud? Eh. Pride tends to have an air about it to which I generally try not to subscribe. But today? Today is different.Since February, I've been working out hard-core. Not for any particular reason other than the fact that, in September, my "lady doctor" yelled at me (yes, really) for gaining 5 pounds last year. So, I've been

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-36601707161867055112008-04-25T10:08:00.000-08:002008-04-25T10:09:24.170-08:00

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-30010713742337083872008-04-15T13:14:00.005-08:002008-04-15T13:30:44.321-08:00

First thing first:Happy 26th Birthday to le fiance!He's not really into big celebrations but I like to rub in the fact that he is (and will always be) just slightly older than me. And, for the next 3 months, he will seemingly be a whole year older! HA!Second thing second:My mom's weekend in Alaska was QUICK! Man did it go by fast! We ate good pizza, saw a hockey game and went to church. Oh, yeah,

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-5640212289396356732008-04-10T10:24:00.003-08:002008-04-10T10:34:51.772-08:00

The preschool downstairs is having a show-and-tell day. One of the kids brought his uncle's Great Dane... OH. MY. GOSH. I'm totally in love. This dog is beautiful and well-behaved. He's 1 year old, 100 pounds and came up to my hip. I want one. Really, really bad.Maybe we (::cough, cough::) should work on the behavior of Burt & Kena before we venture into gigantic, lovable puppydom.

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-5095540972905022122008-04-06T08:04:00.002-08:002008-04-07T12:10:01.038-08:00

Greetings one & all! If you've been following the array of 'wedding website' links on the right, you've probably noticed that there have been two different ones created... well, here's the third...Philip & Jamie's Wedding BlogWe decided that we can edit and include more pertinent information here than on theknot.com or bedbathandbeyond.com (plus, it's easier to find!) so visit often for updates

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-70280419506358656802008-03-31T14:09:00.006-08:002008-03-31T15:30:10.928-08:00

A lot can change in just a week's time. This time last week none of this was on my mind. Now all I can think about are reception sites, flowers, invitations, dresses, guests and cake. We even began registering at a number of places including Bed, Bath & Beyond, REI and Pampered Chef!Holy crap I'm getting married...The checklist we've been using from theknot.com has A LOTTA THINGS on it... most of

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-84300565749223112112008-03-26T09:22:00.003-08:002008-03-26T09:37:15.857-08:00

I have been deceived. My parents and this girl have been planning behind my back for months. They've lied and cheated their way through many conversations. But I guess I'll forgive them.I mean, they were lying to keep up the rouse that this wasn't coming until after our June trip to California. The were lying to keep the suspense. To keep the surprise.And BOY, did they. Talk about the shock of a

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For those of you not in the know, today is Good Friday-- the day we remember the sacrifice Christ made for us.My youth are in charge of the service this evening and this is one of the songs we'll be playing towards the end of the service. It'll play when the congregation has an opportunity to reflect upon their sins for which Christ died. It is an amazing day, an amazing gift, that He would

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-70453743852716695572008-03-19T13:30:00.004-08:002008-03-19T13:52:17.100-08:00

My whirlwind month is almost over! After Confirmation on March 30th I'll basically be home-free until VBS in June... YAY!Other than attempting to recap my March (and I'll save you the agony!), I honestly haven't got much to post about. Life is finally slowing down and I enjoy the lull. The Boy & I have actually been able to find more time to be with eachother than normal and (hopefully) that time

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Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-74303162578868563672008-02-28T09:06:00.003-09:002008-02-28T09:29:46.208-09:00

Just like Jules, Hannah's been bothering me to blog too. I guess blogs about beautiful shoes just aren't quite enough for the Hannahlysizer. (Oh, yes, I just made that up!) But, just like Jules lamented I'm quite busy too. However, I'm still me which means I'll take up any moment to procrastinate. Thus, I'm blogging about my next six weeks of church/personal events... bullet style! (I started

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-18587583171405965002008-02-25T19:42:00.004-09:002008-02-25T19:47:36.773-09:00

I was in the store today looking for shoes for Gretchen's wedding (in which I will wear my THIRD red bridesmaid dress) when I saw these.I. AM. IN. LOVE.When describing these to several people they were like "Um, yeah, sounds... nice." But, as you can hopefully see, they are wonderful.If only they weren't $50... If only I had fifty expendable income dollars...::sigh::*If you can tell me why I

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-79432649230887876362008-02-15T09:21:00.003-09:002008-02-15T09:26:03.011-09:00

The countdown is done! I got about 7 inches taken off at the salon last night. Along with the pedicure treatments Erin & I received, it was quite the relaxing afternoon. It doesn't quite look like the picture but I'm pretty sure I like it the way it is. Now I just have to figure out what/how to do this hair!

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-28720108250785294032008-02-13T10:23:00.003-09:002008-02-13T10:30:49.691-09:00

Okay, I admit it. The Boy is good. Though I honestly wasn't expecting anything for Valentine's Day, he surprised me with this...Isn't it CUTE?! It's a humidifier... the steam comes out his ears! For those of you who know me well, this is totally the best gift ever. Certainly makes my place-n-bake cookies I brought him seem not so great...In other news, the Boy took me to dinner last night (in

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-5910784015416460112008-02-12T13:43:00.001-09:002008-02-12T13:43:38.499-09:00

Now I want to see it even more!

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-54984692415623194692008-02-09T17:27:00.001-09:002008-02-10T08:40:37.708-09:00

T minus 5 days...(And, no, it's not a countdown to Valentines Day!)

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-67293109939417671562008-02-06T12:48:00.001-09:002008-02-06T12:48:15.835-09:00

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-22940893901539807782008-02-04T16:37:00.000-09:002008-02-04T16:34:50.015-09:00

As a result of my recent business trip to Portland,I am in love with this car.Oh it's just so adorable... Definitely not practical car for this Alaskan landscape (or this lady's boy) but, uh, it's SO fun.[ENTER BIG SMILE HERE]

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-87104219456827139902008-02-04T16:14:00.000-09:002008-02-04T16:30:51.468-09:00

The truth is-- I AM tenderhearted.And I mope. Probably too much.But that's my normal.Sometimes, I just have to shut-down.Call it my introvertednessocity.(Yes, I'm making-up words again.)I got away for the weekend, be it a business-trip, and I'm better now.

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-61930305762095153512008-01-30T14:00:00.000-09:002008-01-30T14:03:34.862-09:00

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-70765506933066786482008-01-29T11:48:00.000-09:002008-01-29T12:01:35.675-09:00

Some of you might know that my little sister has been working various internships for Walt Disney World in their hotels. Well, this last internship was over on January 25th, since she has officially been "temporarily assigned" to turn down beds. Exotic, huh?Well, we got news today that Disney has hired her to be the permanent Front Desk manager here: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & SpaIt's all

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-22857033179767958162008-01-25T13:28:00.001-09:002008-01-25T13:47:54.330-09:00

In Youth Group this past month, we've been going through a Student Life Bible Study called "Becoming". We've been looking at Paul's life and how he became Paul after being Saul. His life certainly is inspiring and, I believe, this in-depth look at it has challenged them to think about their lives and what they're becoming.Wednesday was the last installment of the Bible study and I read the

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-89191477606887496602008-01-24T22:23:00.000-09:002008-01-25T13:49:38.084-09:00

And the winner is... Hairdo #2!! Erin & I will make our appointments for this soon-- promise!I've been in a weird mood ever since I started these antibiotics.What? Oh, perhaps I should back that up :)My jaw hurt so I went to the doctor only to discover the pain stems from my saliva gland that's being blocked by a stone. No, not like a rock. Like a kidney stone. Thus, I was ordered to get some

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-80447699235285970232008-01-18T10:23:00.001-09:002008-01-18T10:23:50.828-09:00

It's funny. And probably what a lot of folks wish the Creed would be... What do you think?

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-63845733113350191172008-01-16T23:17:00.001-09:002008-01-16T23:40:28.016-09:00

It's been obvious for a while now that Jamie wants a haircut. And, believe it or not, it's getting closer to the inevitable day. See, today was my friend Erin's birthday. Her lovely husband, Joshua, decided to treat her to the haircut and pedicure she's been talking about for months. I have humbly volunteered to accompany her-- I'm such a good friend, huh? :) So, while I don't know precisely the

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-79680924197098931952008-01-15T16:24:00.000-09:002008-01-16T21:43:15.679-09:00

If you can figure out THIS GAME, I'll give you $20.Seriously.(I googled the answer. Here it is. If you cheat, no $$ for you.)

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-45468672047721014332008-01-15T12:03:00.000-09:002008-01-15T12:09:27.427-09:00

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?" He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest;

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-38344084294463000792008-01-11T11:01:00.001-09:002008-01-11T11:01:35.995-09:00

I just heard of this movie but I can't wait to see it! Besides, I heart James McAvoy :)

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-20264883111194463062008-01-10T16:30:00.000-09:002008-01-10T16:31:55.774-09:00

But evidently...I Am Pocahantas!Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.Which Disney Princess Are You?

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-84201890172815230072008-01-09T13:26:00.000-09:002008-01-09T14:08:43.550-09:00

The sermon on Sunday definitely rang true to my ears. Pastor Rockey preached about how some things in our lives aren't things we choose, but things for which we are chosen. I've been chosen to many things in my life and I've chosen many things as well. But there are some things I thought I would've never chosen...PERFECT EXAMPLE: I never thought I would ever meet someone online. (Never say never,

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-3501770424503314362008-01-04T10:51:00.000-09:002008-01-04T10:56:05.135-09:00

Never in my life have a seen a movie like "I Am Legend"I tend to pride myself on the fact that I don't scare too easily (at least in theatres) but this movie brought out the worst in me.I screamed.I jumped.I clutched the boy's hand so tight I might've caused damage.I cursed.Oh, yes, I cursed.A lot.While Will Smith did an awesome job, and I can totally get some "spiritual battle"esque thinking out

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-61999487319817023532008-01-02T13:42:00.001-09:002008-01-02T13:42:35.650-09:00

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-56326726379773714482008-01-02T11:29:00.000-09:002008-01-02T11:48:11.637-09:00

Welcome to 2008, my friends!I realize I'm a whole day (or two) late with the welcoming but most of you have lived in 2008 much longer than I have thanks to time zones. So I figured a day late gives me time to catch up.There weren't any big rip-roarin' parties for me this year (or ever come to think of it) just a quiet day. I'm currently house/dog-sitting so I spent the morning caring for Bucky

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-65772980291495525312007-12-28T10:25:00.000-09:002007-12-28T10:38:16.355-09:00

I may not be a mom, but my friend Erin soon will be. So this is in honor of all the things the unborn Rockey baby will hear in its lifetime. Enjoy!

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-85334051058288454172007-12-27T13:37:00.000-09:002007-12-27T14:09:48.714-09:00

Stole this from one of the blogs I stalk. Thought it was a good summary of the year without some of those annoying questions that are usually there.1) Where did you begin 2007?In my house with my roommate and a delicious ice cream sundae... sad, huh?2) What was your status by Valentine’s Day?Blissfully taken and moving (fairly) quickly ;)3) Were you in school (anytime this year)?Does Sunday

Jamie Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00051113491476604820noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6779250.post-67162471234270802402007-12-21T08:37:00.000-09:002007-12-21T08:39:06.988-09:00

*This title has nothing to do with this post.Talked to the boy yesterday.He's in Chicago @ MidWest Conference.He's being schmaltzy.I like that.That's all.:)

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