Weekend Re-Cap

Had the privilege of helping with East County Young Life's dessert this weekend. "Something Sweet" theme, with desserts from Heaven Sent, candy in apothocary jars and other decor in bright yellow, pink and dark gray. Turned out very pretty and the program was excellent. Great job, AJ. 

Linc went to his first San Diego State football game Saturday night. In the rain. But he didn't mind getting drenched to be with his dad and get his picture taken with the Aztec. 

Love that the kids are out of school this week. We'll be taking it easy around the house today planning our Thanksgiving menu, finishing up our crafts for the Holiday Fest, and making cookie dough for these. 

Big Change

June 2nd, 2010 will be my official first day as a stay at home mom.

As in, no paycheck, email addiction, phone-induced neck cramps, or travel. After 15 years in Young Life, I've decided it's time for me to be done. I'm so incredibly grateful for my time in YL, and yet I'm very excited about this next stage of life.

Trying not to plan to far ahead, but a few things I'm looking forward to. (I'd appreciate all current stay at home moms to temporarily allow me these fantasies)

Phone-free walks to Starbucks and the park with Bear.

Yoga and a six-pack. (ok, just yoga would be awesome)

Kinda clean closets.

Guilt-free sewing sessions, with wine. (only after 5pm, of course)

Cooking things that don't come in a Trader Joe's freezer package.

Long "walker"-walks with Benners, complete with "just one more step" cookies

Blogging for sanity. (and to feel like my stay at home life is oh, so glamorous)

Now, what to wear around the house?

Investing in Leaders

While speaking at a YL conference yesterday, I was reminded of the importance of this new initiative that has the potential to change the lives of thousands of kids across the world. Check out Developing Global Leaders here.

While we aren't all called to be in one of these places, we can help the people who are already there.

Beautiful Boy

Beautiful face. 

John came home from Africa with great stories, life lessons learned, his soul renewed and forever changed. 

One look at this face says it all.