A Stitch in Time

Robert got his stitches taken out yesterday!  I wish I could've gone with him, but alas, no paid time off means I had to stay at the old salt mine.  He said 11 of the stitches came out with ease - only 1 hurt.  We both agree that his wound actually looks even more gnarly without stitches.  He has a scar from the actual incision as well as a little scar from each stitch.  He has more flexibility now that the stitches are out and his skin isn't being pulled quite so tight.  He'll go to the doctor again in 4 weeks to get the all clear.  We're are so  very thankful that the surgery was a success.

I started working at The Olde English Tea Room on Saturday.  My first day was great!  I loved learning from my wonderful husband.  He said I was a fast learning and everything came naturally to me.  I'm hoping he's not just saying that because he has to. :)  I'm just working on Saturdays, but it'll be nice to get some extra cash from 4 hours of work each week.  Plus, it's a great way to spend time with Robert - and get paid for it!

Robert is doing such a great job at school.  He got a test back this week - 100%!  His hard work is definitely paying off.  He's about to start his first paper.  He's picked a pretty cool topic - The symbolism of water in John. 

Guess what!  My favorite Mommy is coming to town in just two weeks.  I am beyond excited!  It will have been two and a half months since she's been here.  I am so thankful for airplanes.  Nuff said.  We're going to paint the town! 

Paying it Forward

Sunday night I saw this post from Going with the Flow. I thought this was a great idea and was excited to participate.

It was started by Mandi @ Debonair Bandit and the basic premise is that the first three people who comment on this post will get some sort of item from me as long as they agree to do the same for 3 more people.

The rules:

+The first three people to comment on this post will receive a little gift - something personal from me to you.

+I'll create something unique to share with the first three people to comment on this post.

+But in order to receive your present you have to play along. Spread the love on your own blog promising to send a little special something to the first three people who comment on your post. 

+You get 72 hours to re post, or I'll have to move on to the next person.

+Please only comment if you're willing to pay it forward.

-If you want to receive something unique and self-made from me in the mail and if you're willing to do the same for others, leave a comment below! Please leave your email address so that I can contact you directly! And blog URL so that I and others can visit your blog!

Happy Monday!

The Start of Fall

Fall has started off with a bang!

Mom's birthday August 26 - Wish I could have been there!

Dad's birthday September 5 - Again, wish I could have been there!

Birthday flowers and balloon from my wonderful parents

Robert took my to Beaufort for the weekend to celebrate my 22nd birthday

Enjoying a day at Shackleford Island

Our beautiful room at The Old Seaport Inn

A weekend trip to DC to visit Serina and watch the Cardinals beat the Nationals

The view from Robert's hospital room after his back surgery

• Labor day - Paid day off/no school for Robert!
• Ray's birthday September 9
• Biblical Women's Institute - Every Thursday evening
•  A free class for wives of seminary students.  So far we've had an introduction to theology by President Akin, Mrs. Akin's testimony, a guest speaker talk about orphans and trafficking, and an introduction to counseling.  Love this class and time with some great ladies!
• Serina came to visit after Robert's surgery.  She was such a big help!