Quick Takes Friday (vol.71)

1. Welcome little one!

Since I have been remiss in posting this yet, a warm welcome to the newest of the Red clan, Miss Josie Marie. Some of the pictures (taken by Red’s talented sister) are too cute for words, so go see them here.  I especially like the “screaming at the top of my lungs” shot, and the “proud big sister Gianna” shot. Praise God for a new little soul, and prayers for the Miller family as they adjust to a family of seven!:)

2. Knee update

I went for my x-rays which were digital and all very cool, especially since they were brought up on a new iPad right in front of me. Then the ortho’ doc tried to move my knee this way and that, some movements with no response, and some that made me want to rip his head off or throw his cute techi set-up out the window. In the end, he thinks I have dislocated my knee cap (what the?!), and may-or-may-not have cartilage damage. I think he was worried that I wouldn’t comprehend all of what this means, so he drew me a little picture and then emailed it to me. Observe:

(I give him extra points for writing legibly.) So…right, thus far, next step is MRI, and then we could go down the PT route (praying for this one. I’m already soooo tired of being sedentary!) or surgery (less desirable, unless it means I will be able to go back to exercise and dancing sooner). Onward and upward.

3. All 73 books, 24 weeks. Yowzers.

Mac n’ I decided we needed a little more scripture in our world, so we started attending a bible study in one of the local parishes. Some of you may be familiar with it — the parish is doing Jeff Cavin’s Bible Timeline – and so far we really like it (except for the fact that we are “those people”…you know the ones that are always late and never prepared. eeek. In our defense the bookstore was out of the study guide and the new ones haven’t come in. Hopefully to be remedied soon!).

Almost to a letter all of my bible study experiences have been just with gals around my age, so it’s really interesting first of all having a mixed group and a range of ages. And I really like going through a study with my husband!!! He has great insights and applications to culture that I never think about, so the conversations on the way home are always interesting. Plus we basically get to go through the entire bible and see salvation history from beginning to end…Old Testament promises coming to fruition in the New (as an aside, this timeline is an AMAZING reference, don’t you agree!!! Love it!). God is just amazing. And oh so comprehensive.;) Loving this new addition to our schedule.

4. Spousal competition: Italian Night

In addition to bible study, a new add-in to our week is Italian night, after having decided we needed to brush up our language skills (or lack!). Our first go with Rosetta stone was on Tuesday. Technical difficulties abounded. Many laughs were had, but in the end it was a competition. And both of us love a healthy competition.:) It was all very entertaining, since in order to get to the next step you have to pronounce everything correctly, and I’m proud to say that I got less negative beeps than Mac, and that of course means I’ve won. I am victorious. Victory is mine. At least until next Tuesday (dun dun dun!).

ok, I’m done.

5. San Diego Bound!

Ok, I may not like Las Vegas, but I DOOOO like being able to drive to California in a few hours. This weekend we are going to San Diego instead of L.A. to hang out with one of Mac’s Navy buddies n’ wife. I haven’t met either, and because I am basically a recluse around new people it should be great. ha ha. KIDDING. I will have to pretend to be outgoing, and think of witty things to say a la Tina Fey.:)

The great thing aside from San Diego (full stop) and new friends (all joking aside), is that I have some family there. I get to spend Sunday brunch with my Great Uncle Van (Vanno! Love Italian names, lol.), who is the last living sibling from my grandfather’s side. He’s spunky, funny, old school, sometimes mildly irreverent (not that it’s a good thing, but I can’t help but laugh!), and one of the smartest people I know. He called me the day before the wedding in tears since he wasn’t there, and I’m anxious to see him — and to introduce Mac!:) Hooray!

6. In case you ever think that He isn’t on your side…

This is a little part from one of my daily prayer books, written from God’s perspective. Love it.

“Though Israel was the smallest among nations, I chose her as my treasure possession. My people had only to obey me; I would be their God and Protector…You are also my treasure. People will try to convince you that my demands are too great, or that my motives are selfish. But know that, whatever I ask, it’s because I love you. You are priceless to me.”

7. Cookies

I am making black n’ white chocolate chip cookies. Doesn’t cookie smell just get you? It’s coming upstairs and making me want to eat them. ALL of them. Because that’s the rational thing to do when faced with warm cookies. Good thing that I am making them for a ‘hostess’ present for this weekend and want an even number. Of course, if I eat 2…

 

Have a great weekend everyone!