So friends, here's the personal side of "The Power of His Love"
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
how I spent my Easter Sunday
I prefer the personal photos over shots of the actual play. It's the whole expreience of doing a musical that is so much fun. =)(please excuse the blurry shots ;) It's an artsy thing, right?
So friends, here's the personal side of "The Power of His Love"
the prep work
the cuteness
backstage shenannigans
Friends! Old and new. =)
guess who Jason was! ~ a wonderfully anointed Easter musical.
So friends, here's the personal side of "The Power of His Love"
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Easter- past and present
Well.. another Easter has come and gone. We've spent the past three Easters pretty much the same way.. we've taken part in our church Easter musical. Jason has been Jesus the past two years and me.. we'll it seems i'm stuck as a crowd person and a singer.
Jason played a different role this year.. he played a Roman Soldier- the head Roman soldier to be exact- Marcus. He did GREAT!
The highlight for me.. not the music.. not my part as a crowd person.. not dressing up in a biblical costume (suprised huh) The highlight for me was meeting new friends and just being a part of a musical. It's always been fun for me. I always love the fellowship and getting to know people I woulden't have otherwise. Goood times. I took some pics. I'll show you soon.
Another highlight- watching the babies on Easter Sunday morning. While we were waiting backstage for our next part, several of us girls stood in the window and stared at the prescious babies in the nursery. They were so sweet in their Easter bonnets and croched booties. LOVE. I could have stood there all day! It's amazing how babies can capture the attention of adults for hours. Especially us females. I'm so serious when I say that I was really excited to look on Facebook after the weekend and see all the prescious pics. of my friends and their kids and babies in their Easter attire- SO CUTE!
After church Sunday, Jason and I went to his parents for Easter dinner. His dad is quite the chef and always has something extremely yummy! We had roast done Oso Boku style. It's italian for YUMMO! It was smothered in a tomato mix and it was super moist. We also had steamed veggies, rolls, and red potatoes crusted in parmesan. SO GOOD! And the cheesecake.. oh the cheesecake!! Turtle cheesecake- GET IN MY BELLY! So good. After we filled our bellies to overflowing, Jason and I lazed on the couch just chatting with his parents. It was a lovely afternoon of laze. We didn't have church that night so we were in no hurry. It was great to have that. A nice break after our busyness! Jason and I went home.. took a nap at like 4:30 in the afternoon and snacked and watched movies the rest of the evening. Now that's a happy Easter!
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| Easter 2010- I got to sit in the crowd and watch because this was when Jesus was my boyfriend (my fake bearded fake haired boyfriend) |
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| Easter 2011- our first production as a married couple- I got bunnied! |
Jason played a different role this year.. he played a Roman Soldier- the head Roman soldier to be exact- Marcus. He did GREAT!
The highlight for me.. not the music.. not my part as a crowd person.. not dressing up in a biblical costume (suprised huh) The highlight for me was meeting new friends and just being a part of a musical. It's always been fun for me. I always love the fellowship and getting to know people I woulden't have otherwise. Goood times. I took some pics. I'll show you soon.
Another highlight- watching the babies on Easter Sunday morning. While we were waiting backstage for our next part, several of us girls stood in the window and stared at the prescious babies in the nursery. They were so sweet in their Easter bonnets and croched booties. LOVE. I could have stood there all day! It's amazing how babies can capture the attention of adults for hours. Especially us females. I'm so serious when I say that I was really excited to look on Facebook after the weekend and see all the prescious pics. of my friends and their kids and babies in their Easter attire- SO CUTE!
After church Sunday, Jason and I went to his parents for Easter dinner. His dad is quite the chef and always has something extremely yummy! We had roast done Oso Boku style. It's italian for YUMMO! It was smothered in a tomato mix and it was super moist. We also had steamed veggies, rolls, and red potatoes crusted in parmesan. SO GOOD! And the cheesecake.. oh the cheesecake!! Turtle cheesecake- GET IN MY BELLY! So good. After we filled our bellies to overflowing, Jason and I lazed on the couch just chatting with his parents. It was a lovely afternoon of laze. We didn't have church that night so we were in no hurry. It was great to have that. A nice break after our busyness! Jason and I went home.. took a nap at like 4:30 in the afternoon and snacked and watched movies the rest of the evening. Now that's a happy Easter!
Friday, April 6, 2012
Friday fav.~ easter
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| this picture was taken a year ago at our Easter musical. too cute~ Jesus and the lame boy. |
Thursday, April 5, 2012
a weekend away ~ in pictures
aaaand done! Dad's b-day celebration =)
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| big breakfast for the birthday boy- I wonder what Jason was saying... |
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| work begins on the lamp post |
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| these two share a passion for goofy posing |
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| i've always loved my parents backyard |
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| a game of frisbee always occurs when these two are together |
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| picnic lunch at shelby farms- Jason's definately having a good time! |
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| their album comes out May 1 |
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| final touches |
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| had a bonus Sunday lunch guest~ Joy! |
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| the birthday boy was blessed~ a great weekend! |
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Christa's A-Z
I saw this little quiz on one of my favorite blogs and decided to share it myself.. OH.. and by the way.. I Christa, promise to get dad's b-day pics up like tomorrow. I haven't had the time this week to post them. We've been at Easter musical practice every night. =)
A. Age: 30
B. Bed size: California King. because i'm married to a TALL man who doesen't fit in anything else. (you should see him trying to sleep in my old full size bed at my parent's home- he's a good sport).
C. Chore that you hate: cleaning the bathroom
D. Dogs: LOVE them. Don't have one currently, but Jason and i plan on getting a golden retriever someday and I wouldn't mind having another bischon someday..
E. Essential start to your day: coffee on the couch with my hubby so I can wake up before we excercise, that and our daily devos. together
F. Favorite color: green, and lately... GOLD!
G. Gold or Silver: currently: Gold
H. Height: 5'7 and 3/4
I. Instruments you play: well.. when I was a kid I played the piano, then when I was in the 4th grade I played the french horn up until about college and I've also taken voice lessons forever.
J. Job title: Admin. assistant/ Children's minister
K. Kids: hopefully soon
L. Live: Missouri
M. Mother’s name: Sharon
N. Nicknames: Sniggle (Jason's name for me) Hottie Schaade (college nickname) Schaade- can't do either anymore..
O. Overnight hospital stays: none
P. Pet peeves: when my fingers touch dry ice and they stick to it. (i'm getting chills now)
Q. Quote from a movie:"You have bewitched me body and soul and I love, I love, I love you." (or something like that)
R. Right or left handed: left- although I have become quite ambidextrious considering I live in a right handed world.
S. Siblings: one younger brother
T. Time you woke up: 5:50am.
U. Underwear: nothing you need to know about Pass.
V. Vegetable you hate: are water chestnuts considered a vegetable?
W. What makes you run late: not getting up in time
X. X-Rays you’ve had: teeth, I had to have a scan for a kidney stone once..
Y. Yummy food that you make: I can bake a pretty mean apple pie- i'm still working on my cooking skills..
Z. Zoo animal: I love all animals, that's a tough one.. I love the lions.. monkeys..
A. Age: 30
B. Bed size: California King. because i'm married to a TALL man who doesen't fit in anything else. (you should see him trying to sleep in my old full size bed at my parent's home- he's a good sport).
C. Chore that you hate: cleaning the bathroom
D. Dogs: LOVE them. Don't have one currently, but Jason and i plan on getting a golden retriever someday and I wouldn't mind having another bischon someday..
E. Essential start to your day: coffee on the couch with my hubby so I can wake up before we excercise, that and our daily devos. together
F. Favorite color: green, and lately... GOLD!
G. Gold or Silver: currently: Gold
H. Height: 5'7 and 3/4
I. Instruments you play: well.. when I was a kid I played the piano, then when I was in the 4th grade I played the french horn up until about college and I've also taken voice lessons forever.
J. Job title: Admin. assistant/ Children's minister
K. Kids: hopefully soon
L. Live: Missouri
M. Mother’s name: Sharon
O. Overnight hospital stays: none
P. Pet peeves: when my fingers touch dry ice and they stick to it. (i'm getting chills now)
Q. Quote from a movie:"You have bewitched me body and soul and I love, I love, I love you." (or something like that)
R. Right or left handed: left- although I have become quite ambidextrious considering I live in a right handed world.
S. Siblings: one younger brother
T. Time you woke up: 5:50am.
U. Underwear: nothing you need to know about Pass.
V. Vegetable you hate: are water chestnuts considered a vegetable?
W. What makes you run late: not getting up in time
X. X-Rays you’ve had: teeth, I had to have a scan for a kidney stone once..
Y. Yummy food that you make: I can bake a pretty mean apple pie- i'm still working on my cooking skills..
Z. Zoo animal: I love all animals, that's a tough one.. I love the lions.. monkeys..
Monday, April 2, 2012
a weekend away
I learned some new things about my camera over the weekend thanks to my little brother and his girlfriend. It made me realize how little I actually know about my camera and kicked my butt to start reading my new field guide for the camera. I got some pictures of the weekend in Memphis with my family. Hopefully you will be able to tell a difference.
The weekend was wonderful. We stayed active so i'm super tired, but it was all worth it. Mom and I have been carefully planning something special for dad's 60th birthday for months now and it went so well. We had a 50's theme with several personal touches such as framed baby pics, his favorite music from growing up and a slideshow that my brother put together with pics of his life. I promise to get pics. up soon. Mom bought a lamp post for her gift to dad. You see, dad is a hug fan of C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" and the lamp post is a pretty stand out part of the series. Little did we know that dad was stressing over installing it so, on Saturday morning, my wonderful husband volunteered to help him install it in the backyard. It meant so much to me that Jason just jumped right in with enthusiasm and got it done! It became a project that all three of the guys: Dad, Jason, and Jonathan could work on together. It warmed my heart. I got tons of pics by the way...
The whole weekend felt that way. I felt that Jason is becoming more and more of a part of our family. I love how dad genuinely enjoys spending time with him and doing things together. It's just so wonderful. I am filled with an even deeper love for my man. Even how he interacted with the people at my home church (for 28 years).. it's like he's known them forever. He's so open to these people he barely knows.. Oh my goodness it means so so much. It does something super special for my soul.
Anyway.. We took a 3.5 mile hike on Saturday- dad's choice. I really enjoyed walking with the family and snapping pics. along the way of course. It got a little hot for the sun drenched portion, but besides that, it was wonderful. =) The day ended with grilling out steaks (Jason did an amazing job) and eating a feast on the patio.
Presents went over well. Jason made dad a cedar box where he could display the rocks that he dearly loves to collect or grow a bonsai.. whatever he wants. We even burned our names and a birthday message into the wood. Jason really enjoyed making it. For the night portion of dad's birthdy, we watched the newest Muppet Movie which is an instant classic. All of us (mainly Jason) were singing the songs and quoting the lines all weekend. Jason does a mean kermit impression by the way. We pigged out some more with peanut butter shakes, popcorn, and pretzels. Wow.. I was about to pop!
Sunday was church and then more pigging out with mom's homemade lasagna. We even had our friend Joy over for lunch. We sat around a visited for a bit and then Jason and I headed out a little early so we could go and meet up with my friend Jennifer and her lovely family at one of their lacrosse games. I had never seen a lacrosse game.. it was interesting. It was sooo wonderful to spend a little time with Jennifer and her family. She is one of those effortless friends.. like a sister.. we just get each other and are comfortable enough, like family, that we can just BE and all is well. I heart them mucho. We, once again, stuffed our faces at Baskin Robbins after the game (I got to indulge in my lifelong fav.- Pink Bubble Gum- Yummmm!! ) and then we headed back on our 5 hour drive to Springfield. Jason and I switched turns driving. We had a good drive.. we called our amazing friend and mentor, Jackie, had an icee and taco bell stop and enjoyed each others company. At one point, i was leaning over on his shoulder and I just felt this amazing rush of love and appreciation for my man. A moment I will never forget. I definately treasured it in my heart. Isn't God good?
I'm pretty tired today but yeah, it was definately worth it.
The weekend was wonderful. We stayed active so i'm super tired, but it was all worth it. Mom and I have been carefully planning something special for dad's 60th birthday for months now and it went so well. We had a 50's theme with several personal touches such as framed baby pics, his favorite music from growing up and a slideshow that my brother put together with pics of his life. I promise to get pics. up soon. Mom bought a lamp post for her gift to dad. You see, dad is a hug fan of C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" and the lamp post is a pretty stand out part of the series. Little did we know that dad was stressing over installing it so, on Saturday morning, my wonderful husband volunteered to help him install it in the backyard. It meant so much to me that Jason just jumped right in with enthusiasm and got it done! It became a project that all three of the guys: Dad, Jason, and Jonathan could work on together. It warmed my heart. I got tons of pics by the way...
The whole weekend felt that way. I felt that Jason is becoming more and more of a part of our family. I love how dad genuinely enjoys spending time with him and doing things together. It's just so wonderful. I am filled with an even deeper love for my man. Even how he interacted with the people at my home church (for 28 years).. it's like he's known them forever. He's so open to these people he barely knows.. Oh my goodness it means so so much. It does something super special for my soul.
Anyway.. We took a 3.5 mile hike on Saturday- dad's choice. I really enjoyed walking with the family and snapping pics. along the way of course. It got a little hot for the sun drenched portion, but besides that, it was wonderful. =) The day ended with grilling out steaks (Jason did an amazing job) and eating a feast on the patio.
Presents went over well. Jason made dad a cedar box where he could display the rocks that he dearly loves to collect or grow a bonsai.. whatever he wants. We even burned our names and a birthday message into the wood. Jason really enjoyed making it. For the night portion of dad's birthdy, we watched the newest Muppet Movie which is an instant classic. All of us (mainly Jason) were singing the songs and quoting the lines all weekend. Jason does a mean kermit impression by the way. We pigged out some more with peanut butter shakes, popcorn, and pretzels. Wow.. I was about to pop!
Sunday was church and then more pigging out with mom's homemade lasagna. We even had our friend Joy over for lunch. We sat around a visited for a bit and then Jason and I headed out a little early so we could go and meet up with my friend Jennifer and her lovely family at one of their lacrosse games. I had never seen a lacrosse game.. it was interesting. It was sooo wonderful to spend a little time with Jennifer and her family. She is one of those effortless friends.. like a sister.. we just get each other and are comfortable enough, like family, that we can just BE and all is well. I heart them mucho. We, once again, stuffed our faces at Baskin Robbins after the game (I got to indulge in my lifelong fav.- Pink Bubble Gum- Yummmm!! ) and then we headed back on our 5 hour drive to Springfield. Jason and I switched turns driving. We had a good drive.. we called our amazing friend and mentor, Jackie, had an icee and taco bell stop and enjoyed each others company. At one point, i was leaning over on his shoulder and I just felt this amazing rush of love and appreciation for my man. A moment I will never forget. I definately treasured it in my heart. Isn't God good?
I'm pretty tired today but yeah, it was definately worth it.
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