• buffet breakfast reminding us of our honeymoon in Antigua
• water droplets making for pretty pictures
• getting settled at home again, enjoying just being together again even if it means completing separate tasks
• brother and soon to be sister stopping by their new home, giving us the chance to say hello
• cooking and eating a meal in our kitchen

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011

• sitting in church next to my husband
• a fitting song
• an over-night getaway to Long Island, celebrating our 1st anniversary (better late than never!)
• successful Living Social deal
• Glen Cove Mansion - beautiful grounds and amenities, friendly and helpful wait staff
• delicious dinner for two, including free drinks and $25 off coupon
• a break in the rain, an opportunity to explore the beach
• turning off technology, enjoying time with just the two of us

My Hubby is Home!

I have done nothing but smile these past few days. I could not be happier to have my husband back. We have spent our days together, along with friends and family. Here are a few highlights:


Thursday, August 11, 2011

• waking up next to my hubby
• almost all of his immediate family in one place
• a picture slideshow of his Jordan photos
• watching him take back the kitchen with his culinary skills
• taking turns holding our niece, seeing her smile
• walking alongside the stroller on a beautiful day

Friday, August 12, 2011

• relaxing in lounge chairs on the dock
• finishing The Help, wishing it was longer
• a swim in the lake
• visiting with all of my grandparents
• three couples around a camp fire
• sleep over at Green Pond

Saturday, August 13, 2011

• delicious french toast breakfast
• kayak ride with my love
• surprise return guest, a walk down lake end road with 2 best friends
• welcome home dinner, complete with strawberry cake
• sitting in the passenger seat of the car - it's been a while!
• learning random words in Arabic

• picking up my love from the airport, hugs and kisses that we have waited 2 months for!

That's it, that's all I needed today.

Not quite done, but getting closer!

• making progress on our core values mural at school
• assembling parent information packets, crossing it off the list
• last day of work at Reiner for a while
• finding favors for an upcoming shower
• a favorite song playing on the radio at the perfect time
• a purse-size pink umbrella coming in handy
• spotting blue sky behind the rain clouds
• reuniting with family, particularly my absolutely adorable niece - seeing her eyes open and alert
• catching up with two good friends, wish they both lived closer
• that butterfly feeling inside when I think about seeing my love in less than 24 hours!

• last time in my classroom for a while, it's ready for students and parents to see in a few weeks!
• making final decisions on important details such as my management plan and homework policy for the upcoming year, hoping they bring success
• moving into my own house again
• enjoying dinner around the island with the 5 of us - this will be a rare combination from now on
• practicing Blessings by Laura Story
• counting down the days... hours... so close!

• waking up in NYC
• lucking out with front row student rush tickets to see Memphis on Broadway!

• plenty of time on lines to catch up
• create your own salads for lunch
• a huge, but lucky umbrella - by carrying it around all day, we never had to use it despite forecasts for rain, rain, and more rain

• matinee show that allowed us to get home earlier
• devouring whole boxes of chocolate candy during the show
• sitting so close that we could see every facial expression
• phenomenal talent - singing & dancing, even from the understudies!
•  "couldn't be better" timing on the trains
• discussing what show we want to see next

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011

• catching up with my husband, counting down the days!
• french toast for breakfast
• peace and quiet on the dock, curling up with a good book and reading for hours
• finding bargains on the clearance rack at Target
• wearing a new ($5!) dress
• meeting up with a best friend in New York City
• my very own "taxi" to pick me up from Penn Station and bring me to my destination (A's boyfriend is a keeper!)
• yummy dessert drinks at Cafe Lola
• strolling through the upper west side, taking in the views from a pier on the Hudson
• scoring a city apartment for the night

. . . mmm . . .

"Praise the Lord, O my soul.

   O LORD my God, you are very great;

   you are clothed with splendor and majesty.

He wraps himself in light as with a garment;

he stretches out the heavens like a tent

and lays the beams of his upper chambers on their waters.

He makes the clouds his chariot and rides on the wings of the wind."

Psalm 104:1-3

• lazy lake day
• walking to the end of the lake with mom, enjoying the view of the cove
• finishing my book, looking forward to my next novel of choice The Help
• extended family joining us for dinner
• fast and slow boat rides
• sunny beams reflected on the water