good finds.

me getting ready to go work out- ha!

Seriously another bright and sunny day here in Washington- the mountain was out.  Josh and I began the day getting our butts in gear!   We went down to the sweet fitness room here in our building to do a mini workout.  WE both definitely want to get in the habit again of working out because we like desserts and French fries J They have all new equipment and a good variety.  I watched the Today Show, which always makes me happy- it makes me think of my mom, of early mornings at home and of our trip to NYC. 

Josh and Chris met for a few hours at their home and I tagged along.  It was nice to be in their house again and to have a chat with Rebecca in the kitchen.  It was also good to see Sadie their chocolate lab- she likes to sit at your feet while you’re at the kitchen table.  Once again the Renzelman’s were gracious enough to lend us a TV stand, a coffee maker and some homemade chocolate chip cookies- yum. 

I have decided that Washington has such whimsical plants.  Some look like they have come right out of Dr. Seuss.  It is what adds to the beauty of WA- so many different unique types of plants all over! 

Afterwards we went on another Craig’s list adventure and got 2 small square IKEA tables, a cooling rack, a bread knife and a serrated knife for $8.  We have decided that looking on Craig’s list is kind of addicting AND when we need to furnish a place again will so totally not rule out c-list or random crates on the side of the road.  

We also got so much needed computer speakers at Goodwill and then to Walmart to buy clippers.  Yes clippers.  Josh and I embarked on an adventure of me cutting all his hair off with a clippers! YIKES! We were both really nervous- but it ended up going well.  He decided that in effort to save money cutting it all off would be best.  To celebrate our success we headed to the roof for a dip in the hot tub- seriously bring your suit when you come because it is sweet to sit in a hot tub and look at mountains on multiple sides. 

We spent the rest of the evening incorporating our new furniture and are so grateful so how things have come together.  In total to furnish our apartment we have spend $28.  Now THAT’S what I’m talking about!

Oh and the best surprise of the day- we got 2 packages from my mom.  She was so gracious to go through our things stored in their basement and grab out a variety of kitchen utensils.  We also got some awesome surprises like Easter candy- Bethany you know what kind J and the DVD “We Bought a Zoo”. 

Thankful for:  the chat I had with Rebecca at her home today.  I am starving for relationships out here and it is nice to sit and chat with an older woman whom I have come to respect so much in a short amount of time. 

ALSO- for my amazing mom to send us our things that remind me of home- love you Mom!

Please pray for protection from anxiety and “attacks in the night”.  There have been a few times that I wake up in the middle of the night feeling panicked about being far from home and from loneliness.  I know these are attacks of the enemy and my own sinful flesh- I do not want them to have any sort of power over me and what I accomplish here.

Market in the morning- so we are trying to decide if we should watch a movie or a Grey's episode...hmm either way miss you all and sleep tight!

Before

During

all the hair- I put my hand in there for scale :)

After!