ZOO

Out of the many things I miss about home one of the biggest is the zoo.  I have had a membership for the past year and seriously BEST INVESTMENT EVER!  Last summer was fantastic to go to the zoo whenever I could and you get your moneys worth after two times- so all your readers out there summer is approaching- need something to do that is cheap and lasts you all summer- get a pass, have some fun.  Anyways I say all this because Josh and I made the trip out to Woodland Park Zoo.  Every zoo in the country basically is connected so because of MN membership we got a sweet discount to get into this one.   I was so excited.  I love to approach an exhibit, search for the animal and observe its movements.  Some of our favorites from today were the toucans- they were flying/hoping around fighting with each other, the kangaroos- we have never seen them before so cute, and the bunnies- seriously I want one.

A few down sides: there are A LOT of snakes (Josh does NOT like snakes), the trails are super confusing and the maps aren’t always helpful, NO bird show/shows in general (I heart the bird show) and no aquarium (they redid the one in MN and I’m so totally missing it-so go see it for me).

So while it was a lovely day at the Woodland Park Zoo- the Minnesota Zoo is still number 1 in my heart J

On the way back we made a quick stop at the market- way less busy on a weekday and headed back home to chill out.  I applied to a few more jobs and made some calls today to the ones I have applied to- so far not super fruitful or encouraging.  I have mostly left messages- BOO.  So please pray my messages and name/number does not get forgotten/lost and that I would continue to be diligent with calling.

 This evening we attended a youth meeting with Mars Hill.  They are just starting up the youth program and had the first informational meeting about it tonight.  We are still mulling it over in our minds to see if Mars Hill becomes our home church how we will possibly be involved. 

Thankful for:  getting to go to the zoo and see animals we don’t see on a regular basis! Oh and leftovers from the Mongolian grill- yum

Today in “Jesus Calling” I would like to type out the first chunk because it was something I have not thought about….

I am training you in steadiness.  Too many tings interrupt your awareness of Me.  I know that you live in a world of sight and sound, but you must not be a slave to those stimuli.  Awareness of Me can continue in all circumstances no matter what happens.  This is the steadiness I desire for you. 

I have never thought to relate steadiness to awareness of God.  There are a lot of things about how the world functions today that I believe battles with our faith.  Living in a time of great technology and instantaneous fast pace results and information (I think) weaken the power of the mind/brain.  It all in essence distracts us and our ability to memorize/recall (or at least me).  I hope I can develop a sense of steadiness that is not subject to technology and what it has taught me- but in how God has designed me.    

Big day tomorrow- grocery shopping! Woo!  Actually I am excited because I want to cook more- it does something good for me- like fulfilling part of my womanhood or something- I just love being domestic J

Oh couple more things:

1.     Received our first letter today from Amy’s going away gift, a letter from Jasmine!  Yeah so fun- if you are in possession of an envelope and need our address- ASK!

2.     At community group last night, when one of the guys learned we were from MN this is what he said:

Guy:             “MN it gets pretty cold there doesn’t it?”

US:                         “yeah it does”

Guy:            “I mean I have heard people drive on the lakes and stuff.”

US:                        “yeah they even put houses on the ice and could drive a semi-truck.”

Guy:            “what that’s for real?!?!  I thought people were joking when I heard that!”

Haha, things you don’t think twice about when you live in MN!

Alright all- don’t let the bed bugs bite and sleep tight!

shell found my shell!

Egyptian turtle- so cute about the size of my hand!

Josh said he looks like he's about to tell a joke!

crazy wood

eagles top and bottom with giant nest

city from a different angel- driving back from zoo

right?