Bona Fide

I think I've mentioned before that I still have a hard time realizing that I am a bona fide grown-up. It usually hits me when I do something grown-up-ish that I have never done before. I have to pause and think: Seriously, I can do that? Isn't that a grown-up's job? This past weekend was no exception. Kameron and I hosted our first Thanksgiving at our house. Kam's family drove the great distance from Utah to Spokane to spend the holiday with us. It was a little tricky finding sleeping space for eight people but we did and we had a wonderful time!








P.S. We saw the movie Blindside while our family was here. I give it two thumbs up! It's one of the most truly uplifting movies I have ever seen. Go see it!

A Lesson in Politeness

Have you seen this video? I know it's pretty popular but I am usually out of the loop on that sort of thing. I love how polite that little kid is! I think a lot of kids would have just walloped their sibling...

We Have Made Fire...

We lit up our fireplace for the first time tonight. I know I always talk about the construction aspect of our house. But the parts that are finished--we love them.

Progress

Here's a sneak preview of how our bathroom is coming along.

Tile is gone. Bead board is up. Some of the painting is done.







Our bathtub surround, however, still looks like this.





Stay tuned...

The Big 3-0

Does this man look hot at 30 or what?


Happy Birthday Kam! I loved our day together! I loved the Indian restaurant we went to...mmmm. I also loved your birthday cake which the two of us consumed in just three days. But mostly I love being married to you.

May your wildest dreams come true...

A Sentimental Post

When I tell people I'm a social worker, the conversation inevitably turns to the difficult situations social workers see on a daily basis. Many people tell me they think it would be a very difficult job. In some ways they are right--I am face to face with difficult situations constantly. Some situations are very hard to see and work with. But I have to tell you, not only do I see the hard side of life--I also see the amazing side too.

I am always in awe of how giving people can be. When I was in St. Louis, it was amazing the amount of school supplies, Christmas gifts, food, etc. that was donated by people in the community to children in foster care.

Last week I sent out a request through a regular newspaper article in Spokane called, "Somebody Needs You." I requested some dishes, pots and pans, and silverware for a client who was homeless and just moved into her own apartment last Friday. My phone was ringing off the hook with people willing to give. I just went and picked up a load of brand new kitchen items and delivered them to my client. She was so greatful--she has practically nothing and there was no way she could have gotten everything she needs on her own.

I've donated to various causes throughout my life and sometimes I wonder what happened to the things I donated. Let me tell you as someone who is often the donation deliverer--what you contribute really makes a difference and helps people feel loved. AfterI dropped off the donations today, I was just overwhelmed with our capacity to good--it makes me want to be a better and more giving person. So please, never get too down on mankind--there are still plenty of amazing people all around us.