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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Elf Yourself!
If you want a good laugh, go to www.elfyourself.com! It is hilarious! You can upload pictures of you and your friends. I thought you could upload as many as you want, but apparently, you are only allowed to upload 5.... so I didn't get to put ALL of my friends on here, but this is the result:
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
Still Thankful!
Well, Thanksgiving weekend has been busy! But don't think I am done writing about all those that I am thankful for. I'm not currently on my computer, so I don't have pictures to put up of these people:
-Dan and Jamie/Aaron and Missy: These are some of the wonderful couples in our Bible study and the people we spend most of our time with up in Valencia! I am glad that they are in our lives and I know that any one of them would be there for Gordon and I in a heart beat if we needed them. They are our other married friends and we have learned a lot about marriage through them! :) Love you guys!
-Kimmy: My little sister/twin/love! She is truly amazing and has stuck by my side through the years! I love this girl! She makes me laugh so hard and has been such a blessing in my life! She is always there to listen to me talk (and I talk A LOT!) and she really cares about me!
There are so many more, but I think it would take me years to talk about all of them! But I love every amazing person in my life!
I will be back on and blogging this week! :) I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for!
S
-Dan and Jamie/Aaron and Missy: These are some of the wonderful couples in our Bible study and the people we spend most of our time with up in Valencia! I am glad that they are in our lives and I know that any one of them would be there for Gordon and I in a heart beat if we needed them. They are our other married friends and we have learned a lot about marriage through them! :) Love you guys!
-Kimmy: My little sister/twin/love! She is truly amazing and has stuck by my side through the years! I love this girl! She makes me laugh so hard and has been such a blessing in my life! She is always there to listen to me talk (and I talk A LOT!) and she really cares about me!
There are so many more, but I think it would take me years to talk about all of them! But I love every amazing person in my life!
I will be back on and blogging this week! :) I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for!
S
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Almost there...
I got a letter from LA County stating that I have passed both parts of the dispatcher tests and I am placed on the eligible for hire list! Woo Hoo! This means that I could be hired any time. The only bad news is that I could be hired any time from now until a few months from now. It seems like a long time to wait, but at least I know I'm on my way to a new career! YAY!
My Cousin, Megan
Continuing with my blogs about being thankful, I have to write about my cousin Megan. She is one of those friends/family that I can go without seeing for a while and then when we get back together, we can just pick right up where we left off. I was having a horrible day yesterday and she called me and told me to come over. She totally listened to me and let me vent and I felt so much better. She is such a great listener and so understanding. I have been blessed by her friendship and I know she would do anything for me and I would do anything for her. I am so thankful for having her in my life!
S
Monday, November 24, 2008
Mom and Dad
I'm back to writing about the people in my life that I am thankful for, and I feel the need to include my mom and dad. I know, you are wondering why I didn't write about them sooner. Well, I really wanted to think about what I wanted to say! I don't feel obligated to include them just because they are my parents, but rather because they have been some of the most amazing parents ever. I don't even think I could list off all of the reasons I am thankful for them, but I will do my best:
They will have been married for 32 years in April and they are just as in love as they ever were. I am thankful for this because they taught me how to have a strong, solid marriage. They teach marriage and parenting classes at our church and I feel like I have so much to learn from them.
My dad taught me to have respect for myself. He taught me that I was a girl who could have standards and that I was worth something. He taught me not to settle. My dad always made me feel so special. I know that it is because of him that I am the strong woman I am today and have married the amazing guy that I did.
My mom is my source of constant wisdom. I talk to her all the time and she always has some sort of great advice for me. As I have grown up, she has become my best friend. I pretty much tell her everything. She helps me be a better wife and friend and I know that one day when I have kids, she will help me be a better mother. And, as a bonus, she is SO hilarious! Everywhere we go, we just laugh the whole time!
God couldn't have given me better parents.
S
They will have been married for 32 years in April and they are just as in love as they ever were. I am thankful for this because they taught me how to have a strong, solid marriage. They teach marriage and parenting classes at our church and I feel like I have so much to learn from them.
My dad taught me to have respect for myself. He taught me that I was a girl who could have standards and that I was worth something. He taught me not to settle. My dad always made me feel so special. I know that it is because of him that I am the strong woman I am today and have married the amazing guy that I did.
My mom is my source of constant wisdom. I talk to her all the time and she always has some sort of great advice for me. As I have grown up, she has become my best friend. I pretty much tell her everything. She helps me be a better wife and friend and I know that one day when I have kids, she will help me be a better mother. And, as a bonus, she is SO hilarious! Everywhere we go, we just laugh the whole time!
God couldn't have given me better parents.
S
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Things I Do Not Understand: November 23, 2008
I am taking a break of writing about who I am thankful for in order to continue my series on the things in this world I think are stupid. Today's topic is: People who leave political bumper stickers on their car after the election is OVER.
Now, lets be fair here. I understand that it was just a couple weeks ago that we (unfortunately) elected Barak Obama and (thankfully) passed Proposition 8. So when I see cars with these bumper stickers on, I am somewhat understanding. Maybe the person driving around has just been too busy to stop and take 2 seconds to take down their "McCain/Palin '08" sticker. But at a certain point, it needs to come down.
It's not so much the Obama/McCain stickers that bother me, it's the John Kerry/George Bush stickers that are left over from 2004. REALLY??? Its been 4 freaking years. Take that stupid sticker down! George Bush won, Kerry lost. THE END.
I found this picture online, and this may be the only person in the world with an excuse for not taking down their John Kerry stickers:
That guy probably couldn't take all those stickers off even if he wanted to.
So please, take down your political bumper sticker. I know I did.
S
Now, lets be fair here. I understand that it was just a couple weeks ago that we (unfortunately) elected Barak Obama and (thankfully) passed Proposition 8. So when I see cars with these bumper stickers on, I am somewhat understanding. Maybe the person driving around has just been too busy to stop and take 2 seconds to take down their "McCain/Palin '08" sticker. But at a certain point, it needs to come down.
It's not so much the Obama/McCain stickers that bother me, it's the John Kerry/George Bush stickers that are left over from 2004. REALLY??? Its been 4 freaking years. Take that stupid sticker down! George Bush won, Kerry lost. THE END.
I found this picture online, and this may be the only person in the world with an excuse for not taking down their John Kerry stickers:
That guy probably couldn't take all those stickers off even if he wanted to.
So please, take down your political bumper sticker. I know I did.
S
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Eric and Glenn
Its Day 4 of writing about those I'm most thankful for. There is no way I could NOT write about these two goofy guys that I inherited as brothers. :)
Glenn is so funny! I know that if I ever need a good laugh, I can go hang out with Glenn. He is always making jokes and cracking everyone up. He is super smart, too. He's always up for a good theological discussion. If you ever want some interesting reading, visit his blog. He is a great brother and a great friend!(And ladies, if you are looking for a smart, funny, guy who is on his way to becoming a great pastor and author... call Glenn up!)
Eric and I always have a good time. He tells the corniest jokes, but you can't help laughing! I know I can talk to Eric about almost anything and he is such a great listener. I know he would be there for me in a heartbeat if I needed it. Honestly, I am so grateful for his friendship!
These two guys are the best brother-in-law's I could ask for. They have been amazing brothers and friends to my husband and that means the world to me. I truly consider them family and what great family they are!
S
Glenn is so funny! I know that if I ever need a good laugh, I can go hang out with Glenn. He is always making jokes and cracking everyone up. He is super smart, too. He's always up for a good theological discussion. If you ever want some interesting reading, visit his blog. He is a great brother and a great friend!(And ladies, if you are looking for a smart, funny, guy who is on his way to becoming a great pastor and author... call Glenn up!)
Eric and I always have a good time. He tells the corniest jokes, but you can't help laughing! I know I can talk to Eric about almost anything and he is such a great listener. I know he would be there for me in a heartbeat if I needed it. Honestly, I am so grateful for his friendship!
These two guys are the best brother-in-law's I could ask for. They have been amazing brothers and friends to my husband and that means the world to me. I truly consider them family and what great family they are!
S
Friday, November 21, 2008
Sleep Talking.
I have to share this funny story about my precious husband. He usually goes to bed at 8pm because he gets up so early in the morning. I usually go to bed around 11pm. So the other night I got into bed and Gordon and I proceeded to have the following conversation:
G: "Sarah, make sure I am awake at 3AM."
S: "what?"
G: "In case the wind blows the power outlets down, I need you to make sure I am up at 3"
S: "What?"
G: (In a louder tone) "I HAVE TO ROLE PLAY TOMORROW"
S: "Ok... What do you have to role play?"
G: "Its a 415 Man" (I later found out that is one of his police codes)
S: "Uh... I think you are talking in your sleep"
G: "No I'm awake"
S: "I don't think you are"
G: (Yelling) "I AM AWAKE AND I KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING!!"
I started cracking up!! it was so funny. Of course I told him about it the next day and he had no clue what I was talking about. I guess all the police stuff is getting into his head! Anyway, I was amused. I live with a sleep talker.
S
G: "Sarah, make sure I am awake at 3AM."
S: "what?"
G: "In case the wind blows the power outlets down, I need you to make sure I am up at 3"
S: "What?"
G: (In a louder tone) "I HAVE TO ROLE PLAY TOMORROW"
S: "Ok... What do you have to role play?"
G: "Its a 415 Man" (I later found out that is one of his police codes)
S: "Uh... I think you are talking in your sleep"
G: "No I'm awake"
S: "I don't think you are"
G: (Yelling) "I AM AWAKE AND I KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING!!"
I started cracking up!! it was so funny. Of course I told him about it the next day and he had no clue what I was talking about. I guess all the police stuff is getting into his head! Anyway, I was amused. I live with a sleep talker.
S
Jeff and Kelly; Nate and Allie
Its day three of writing about who I am thankful. Today I am writing about my brothers and the women who love them.
My brothers really are the greatest. They are such great guys who are so funny and a blast to be around! Even though they are a lot older than me, I have grown to become friends with both of them. Its fun to be able to hang out and genuinely enjoy spending time with your siblings.
Kelly and Allie are amazing too. Jeff and Kelly married when I was only 15, so she has been around for a long time. We have grown to be great friends and I truly consider her to be my sister. We have a blast hanging out and we always laugh together!
Nate and Allie are engaged to be married in February and I cannot wait. She is so great and I know she is going to be such a great addition to our family! I have gotten to know her more recently and she is so much fun to be around!
Yes, I am so thankful for my wonderful brothers and the ladies in their lives (and my life too!)
S
My brothers really are the greatest. They are such great guys who are so funny and a blast to be around! Even though they are a lot older than me, I have grown to become friends with both of them. Its fun to be able to hang out and genuinely enjoy spending time with your siblings.
Kelly and Allie are amazing too. Jeff and Kelly married when I was only 15, so she has been around for a long time. We have grown to be great friends and I truly consider her to be my sister. We have a blast hanging out and we always laugh together!
Nate and Allie are engaged to be married in February and I cannot wait. She is so great and I know she is going to be such a great addition to our family! I have gotten to know her more recently and she is so much fun to be around!
Yes, I am so thankful for my wonderful brothers and the ladies in their lives (and my life too!)
S
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Fish and Lizzy
Well, its day two of writing about people I am thankful for. Today I am writing about Fish and Lizzy. Fish has been Gordon's best friend since high school and Lizzy is his awesome girlfriend. They are one of our favorite couples to hang out with.
I met Fish back in 2005 at Hume Lake and we became friends quickly. Once Gordon and I started dating, he was so supportive. He has been such a great friend to both me and Gordon over the last few years. He is funny and reliable and a very genuine guy. He has always been there for Gordon and that is so important to me.
Lizzy and I became friends very quickly a little over a year ago. I couldn't have been happier when she and fish started dating. I know that she is always there for me and I can talk to her whenever I have a problem. She shares my love for Diet Coke, Del Taco and Target and has a great sense of humor! I am so glad that we are such great friends.
I am so thankful that God brought the both of them into my life!
S
I met Fish back in 2005 at Hume Lake and we became friends quickly. Once Gordon and I started dating, he was so supportive. He has been such a great friend to both me and Gordon over the last few years. He is funny and reliable and a very genuine guy. He has always been there for Gordon and that is so important to me.
Lizzy and I became friends very quickly a little over a year ago. I couldn't have been happier when she and fish started dating. I know that she is always there for me and I can talk to her whenever I have a problem. She shares my love for Diet Coke, Del Taco and Target and has a great sense of humor! I am so glad that we are such great friends.
I am so thankful that God brought the both of them into my life!
S
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Gordon
I think when I think of all the blessings that are in my life, the people that God has placed around me are probably the biggest blessings of all. Seriously, I have some amazing family and friends (and family that are friends too and friends that I consider family... ok that sounded confusing!).In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I would like to write a daily series of blogs about the people I am thankful for.
1.) GORDON (or should I say "Recruit Officer Hendrickson"??)
So I don't know why, but one day in June of 2005, God smiled upon me and I was introduced to this handsome, hilarious, godly, witty, charming guy. More than 3 years later, I am still as charmed by him as I was the day that I met him. My heart still skips a beat when he walks through the door. He cracks me up, cheers me up, lifts me up, and holds me up. I would go anywhere with him. No joke. He is such a man of God with a heart for the Lord and for me. He seems like a tough guy on the outside, but he has a heart of Gold. I know in the years to come, we will only grow stronger. I LOVE him.
1.) GORDON (or should I say "Recruit Officer Hendrickson"??)
So I don't know why, but one day in June of 2005, God smiled upon me and I was introduced to this handsome, hilarious, godly, witty, charming guy. More than 3 years later, I am still as charmed by him as I was the day that I met him. My heart still skips a beat when he walks through the door. He cracks me up, cheers me up, lifts me up, and holds me up. I would go anywhere with him. No joke. He is such a man of God with a heart for the Lord and for me. He seems like a tough guy on the outside, but he has a heart of Gold. I know in the years to come, we will only grow stronger. I LOVE him.
Our engagement picture!
This was us back in 2005!
:)
Monday, November 17, 2008
A great weekend!
Well,
I had such an amazing birthday weekend! We kicked it off on Thursday with dinner and a margarita with my mom and dad and grandparents. Then on Friday we had the big pub crawl! It was SO much fun! Even Alison drove up from San Diego. What a great friend! Then on Saturday we drove to Anaheim, but all the freeways were closed so we took a bunch of back roads and it took FOREVER. Then on Sunday we had lunch with Gordon's family and then went christmas shopping for all of our decorations! WOW. That was a lot! It was so fun and I just want to say thank you to all the amazing people who made my birthday so special!
Anyway, I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. it was wonderful!
I had such an amazing birthday weekend! We kicked it off on Thursday with dinner and a margarita with my mom and dad and grandparents. Then on Friday we had the big pub crawl! It was SO much fun! Even Alison drove up from San Diego. What a great friend! Then on Saturday we drove to Anaheim, but all the freeways were closed so we took a bunch of back roads and it took FOREVER. Then on Sunday we had lunch with Gordon's family and then went christmas shopping for all of our decorations! WOW. That was a lot! It was so fun and I just want to say thank you to all the amazing people who made my birthday so special!
Here are some pictures:
Me and Ali before we left
Cute Husband and Lizzy
Great friends and brothers
Don't know what ali was doing to my head
My husband is HOT
Anyway, I couldn't have asked for a better birthday. it was wonderful!
Friday, November 14, 2008
21!
I turned 21 yesterday and Gordon took me to bevmo to buy my first 6-pack of beer! I bought Boont Amber Ale.
I haven't had any of it yet but I probably will soon!
S
I haven't had any of it yet but I probably will soon!
S
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Dispatcher!
I passed my first dispatcher exam and I have an interview a week from tomorrow! I'm on my way to an awesome career! :)
Oh, and tomorrow is my bday! I am so excited!
21!!!
Oh, and tomorrow is my bday! I am so excited!
21!!!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Things I Do Not Understand: November 8, 2008
CROCS:
I have to be honest here, these shoes are ugly. But, in fairness, I have worn some ugly shoes in my day (anyone remember the Ugg boot craze??). At least Ugg Boots were comfortable. There is is NO WAY these can possibly be comfortable. Argue with me all you want, but brightly colored plastic with holes in it can NOT be comfy enough to make up for its ugliness.
This has been this weeks edition of "Things I Do Not Understand."
Thank you.
S
Thursday, November 6, 2008
One Week To Go....
...Until my 21st birthday. I'm really excited. Thursday night is a dinner (and a margarita!) with my family for my and my mom's birthdays (mom's is Nov. 18th). Friday is the big party. We are doing a pub crawl! We are making our way through the restaurants within walking distance of our apartment to have drinks! I'm really excited. My Sis-in-law came up with the "pub crawl" idea and I think its great!
just wanted to share my excitement!
just wanted to share my excitement!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Good Friends, Good Hookah
I have been in a really bloggy mood lately (I know bloggy isn't a word). So in keeping with this, here are some pictures from Saturday night. Glenn (Gordo's Brother) and Fish and Lizzy (our dear friends) came to visit us. We enjoyed a night of hanging out, cooking chinese food, playing games, and smoking some hookah.
Obviously, I enjoy hookah!
OK. I put this picure up for two reasons:
1.) So you can see our beautiful hookah
2.) So you can catch a glimpse of the flowers that Gordon bought me for no reason! (Look at them in the background!!)
We are friends, and Gordon looks crazy in the background
These are the only kind of pictures that Glenn and I take.
I love all of them! :)
S
Gordon and I... He likes me, I swear! :)
Obviously, I enjoy hookah!
Lizzy loves hookah too!
OK. I put this picure up for two reasons:
1.) So you can see our beautiful hookah
2.) So you can catch a glimpse of the flowers that Gordon bought me for no reason! (Look at them in the background!!)
We are friends, and Gordon looks crazy in the background
These are the only kind of pictures that Glenn and I take.
I love all of them! :)
S
Google Analytics
I have recently discovered google analytics. It is this really cool program that lets you track how many people are visiting your site. It has a lot of different features to it, but my favorite is the one that tells you where the people reading your blog are located. I used some screen shots from my blog to demonstrate. It goes like this:
Then, it tells you how many visits from each city visit your blog:
First, it breaks it down by which states are viewing your blog:
Then, it gives you a map of the cities in that particular state that visit:
Then, it tells you how many visits from each city visit your blog:
Its really interesting to see which cities visit my blog. Most of the cities that frequent my blog are pretty expected. Although I am kind of puzzled by some of the people that visit. I mean, I don't know anyone that lives in Cypress and someone there seems to visit my blog A LOT (15 times in the last couple weeks).... hmm.... interesting....
Just thought I would share my thought on Google Analytics
S
Just thought I would share my thought on Google Analytics
S
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Kelly's Marathon!
So on Sunday, my amazing sister in law finished her first marathon! She did such a great job!
Kelly and my brother after the marathon!
Crossing the finish line!
Honestly, Kelly is the most amazing sister in law I could ever ask for. I never had a sister and I am so lucky that she is my first sister! She is such a great friend. Often times, I feel like a lot of my friends don't really give a crap, but I always know that Kelly loves me and really cares about me. She has always been there for me and I was so happy to be able to be there for her and cheer her on in her huge accomplishment! WAY TO GO KELLY! You're the best! :)
S
Kelly and my brother after the marathon!
Crossing the finish line!
Honestly, Kelly is the most amazing sister in law I could ever ask for. I never had a sister and I am so lucky that she is my first sister! She is such a great friend. Often times, I feel like a lot of my friends don't really give a crap, but I always know that Kelly loves me and really cares about me. She has always been there for me and I was so happy to be able to be there for her and cheer her on in her huge accomplishment! WAY TO GO KELLY! You're the best! :)
S
Knotts Scary Farm!
I just now got around to uploading pictures from my camera... here are some cute ones from Knotts Scary Farm!
The whole group!
He is so precious!
S
Gordon takes this picture every year:
They also take this disgusting picture every year...
The whole group!
He is so precious!
S
VOTING
No, I'm not going to sit here and tell you to go out and vote because its your right and responsibility as an American. I am going to tell you to NOT vote.
Please, DO NOT VOTE... unless you have educated yourself on both sides of the issues. I know that MTV is out there telling everyone to go out and "Rock the Vote," but do we really want people to vote just because they CAN? Personally, if someone has never done his/her homework on what they are voting for, I don't want them to vote.
So please, vote if you can honestly say you know why you are voting for a certain candidate. Otherwise, please stay away from the polls.
S
Please, DO NOT VOTE... unless you have educated yourself on both sides of the issues. I know that MTV is out there telling everyone to go out and "Rock the Vote," but do we really want people to vote just because they CAN? Personally, if someone has never done his/her homework on what they are voting for, I don't want them to vote.
So please, vote if you can honestly say you know why you are voting for a certain candidate. Otherwise, please stay away from the polls.
S
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Things I Do Not Understand: November 1, 2008
There are many things in the world that baffle me. Often I find myself turning to someone and saying, "I don't not understand X." So in light of this, I have decided to create a weekly segment titled "Things I do not understand." This week, I do not understand:
-People who comment on You Tube videos. I mean, really, nobody knows who you are and lets face it... nobody cares what you have to say.
That has been this week's edition of "Things I do not understand." Check back next week for something else I do not understand.
-People who comment on You Tube videos. I mean, really, nobody knows who you are and lets face it... nobody cares what you have to say.
That has been this week's edition of "Things I do not understand." Check back next week for something else I do not understand.
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