Fancy Dishes

Today I went thrifting with Makilah and Carolyn. It was a lot of fun, especially when I found these new dishes. I got a full set of 10 with a few extra pieces for only $35! It was so fun to get some fancy dishes, especially after we didn't get any china from our registry! Now we're set for entertaining the queen!

Wedding Photos!

Our wedding photos are now up on facebook! See them at: 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=145294&id=605685792

Kent and Diana's Visit

This weekend Kent and Diana came for a very nice visit. They arrived in the afternoon on Friday and stayed until after Aaron's track meet on Saturday. They brought us a bunch of treats and restocked our pantry. On Friday afternoon we went with Aaron to Track Chapel, and then got some French Fries at the Stupe. When Aaron got home from work we played hearts and then went to bed. On Saturday we went to the Track Meet and then made steaks when we got home. We were so glad to be able to catch up with them and show them around our new home.

Happy Birthday Wheaton!

Tonight Aaron and I volunteered at the Sesquicentennial Gala to celebrate Wheaton College's 150th Birthday. Since it's beginning in 1960, Wheaton has contributed to the development of generations of young people committed to Christ and His Kingdom. Tonight we celebrated the work of God over the last 150 years, and his ongoing work on campus and throughout the world through the influence of Wheaton College!

Schedule of Events:

Gourmet Dining Experience and Interactive Exhibits
5:30 - 7:30 pm, Todd M. Beamer Memorial Student Center
Gourmet cuisine throughout the Beamer Center,
Anderson Commons, and Coray Alumni Gymnasium
Experience the rich history of Wheaton's 150 years throughout Lower Beamer
A time capsule to be filled with current Wheaton artifacts to be opened on Wheaton's Bicentennial
Also featuring a surprise display - THE BENCH!!!
Celebratory Program
8:00 - 9:30 pm, Edman Memorial Chapel
Musical arrangements performed by the Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra
Entertainment featuring Wheaton College student performers
Live concert featuring modern hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty
Story behind the writing of the new Wheaton College Hymn
Closing Ballroom Dance and Refreshments
9:30 - 11:30 pm, Todd M. Beamer Memorial Student Center
Cutting of the Sesquicentennial Cake
Ballroom Dance in Coray Alumni Gymnasium featuring multiple dance genres including Waltz, Salsa & Swing and Live dance music provided by the Chicago Shout Section.

Valentine's Day

Tonight when I returned home from watching the Olympics at 

Ben's house, the door opened to my wonderful husband all decked 

out in his suit and red tie. Aaron had prepared dinner and set the 

table for our romantic first Valentine's Day together. He even 

wrote me a special note. I felt so loved and cherished!

Diploma

I got my diploma! I'm now officially a graduated person!

Avatar

Last night we went to see Avatar in 3D at the cheap little theater with a bunch of our friends. It was a really fun time and the movie itself was also surprisingly well done. From all the bad stuff we had heard about it, we weren't expecting an awesome movie and it turned out that, aside from being one of the most rehashed storylines of all time, Avatar actually did capture our interest for the 162 minutes we were in the theater. Also, it was fun to get out of the house and do something social for a change. :)

24

Aaron and I enjoy watching 24 together as one of our fun bonding times. We started watching it on our honeymoon and by now we're on Season 4. It's a really fun way to spend time together and share something together every day. Tonight for "Wednesday date night" we popped in an episode and some buttery popcorn and enjoyed the show. This is what a true "cheap date" looks like. :)