McKaskle's on the Move

That's right.

the MOVE.

have no fear we aren't leaving Monroe or anything like that, but the McKaskle's have bought a house!!!!!!

WE'RE MOVING OUT OF THE APARTMENT!!!!

YAHOO!!!

Recently the Lord has provided J with a promotion within the church. God has been SO gracious to our family. He has provided for us financially, so we are able to purchase a home and save all of my paycheck. He has provided support as we embark this new position. He has provided comfort, wisdom and protection through this whole process. He is taking care of us and we feel like he is leading our path.

The closing date is set for September 30 and we could not have received a better deal. The sellers are very patient, understanding, and willing. We searched around and looked at SO many houses. But we prayed earnestly for patience and guidance and God answered our prayers. We could not ask for more.


We are SO thrilled. J and I are considering this one BIG adult thing, since buying a new washer, that we have been able to share together. What a journey it has been!

Here's our new home!! We can't WAIT to move in!



I'm SO into re-decorating it's not even funny. If you've recently moved and have SUPER cute new decor ideas PLEASE share.

Mishaps of this Lazy Monday

Today's labor day. For most people that was fun on the lake, relaxing, hanging out with family.

Not for me and the hubs.

It was ALL about the homework.

He was doing Greek and Old Testament.

I was writing a paper and reading for various classes.

BLAH!

Anyhow, my dearest friend Sam over at the Ruby Turtle Hippie Times tagged me in an awards game!

1. What is your favorite football team?

Attending OU was probably the college decision I've ever made. I currently live in the middle of the SEC and being a Sooner fan is quite a delight. OU football is seriously the. best. ever. The atmosphere, the tradition, the food, the events after the game, the Crimson and Cream pride. You name it. So just to remind you. There's only ONE Oklahoma!



2. When you grow up, you want to be...?

Growing up I definitely wanted to be a teacher. However, since I started college I want nothing more for my career job to be a Speech Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist). I've grown to love little kids and someday I want to be a Mommy.

3. What is your favorite tv series?

Most recently, the hubs and I have enjoyed Netflix. We have gone nuts! We watch all sorts of stuff now. Netflix is amazing. With that being said, we have found a new show called Fringe. The best way I can describe it is Sci Fy mixed with CSI. I'm not a Sci Fy sappy what-so-ever, but the hubs and I can't stop watching this tv series.



4. Do you like cats or dogs?

I love dogs!!! I've always had a dog growing up and I can't get enough! Hubs and I are going to get a puppy soon! What's your recommendation?!

5. What is your favorite time of the year?

Fall. The weather is excellent. There's no need for a huge jacket. There isn't any dangerous weather. The food is AWESOME! It's FOOTBALL season. I love wearing boots. My hair doesn't have to fight with the humidity. Starbucks releases their Pumpkin Spice Latte (My fav!) I love fall decor AND it's my birthday season!

6. Coke or Pepsi?

Coke. The hubs loves Coke and I love Coke Icees.

7. Mayo or Mustard?

Both! I enjoy both on sandwhiches, burgers you name it!

8. Jackie Kennedy or Audrey Hepburn?

Jackie Kennedy.

Classy. Beautiful. Fashionable.

Nuff said.

First Day, or I should say 1/2 day-o-school

Well today was the first half day at my work. I should explain that when I was hired I came in the first of January. So the kids last year were already in a routine and knew exactly what to do. I missed the "first day of school" and all the beginning stuff from last year.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect.

But, today I was hoping for the best!

11 Pre-K kids in my class. That means they are all 4 to 5 year olds who have NEVER been to school. EVER.

That definitely makes for a good day and there are always good stories.

Here's the first.

One little boy walks in with is Mommy and you could tell it could be a little rough. To my surprise he did just fine going to his desk and saying bye to Mommy.

Until it came time to go to the potty.

Every morning each child has to go to the potty just avoid any accidents. So he goes to the potty room and stands there. I ask if he needs any help; she shakes his head no. I ask if wants Mrs. L to help and he shakes his hand no again. Then he screams, "I want my Mommy!!!" Ohh dear! Mrs. L carefully explained to him that Mommy wasn't here and he could have our help or he could do it by himself.

That didn't work. Not one little bit.

So we had to send him to his desk. By mid-morning, the kids had drank a kool-aid drink and some water.By then, I'm sure that he was definitely needing to go, but he still refused.

I was definitely expecting him to go potty in his pants.

Luckily, that didn't happen.

I'm sure things didn't go well when Mommy picked him up.

Hopefully tomorrow he'll want to go in the big boy potty.

I really don't want to change potty in the pants just yet.

Happy Half Day-O-School Friends!

School Days

I cannot BELIEVE that the summer is already over!!!! Seriously, my summer has completely been packed full of stuff. Camp, summer school, mission trip SHEESH!

But now it's time to get back to reality.

Get back into some kind of schedule.

Though I'm SO sad that the summer is over, there is good news.

***I'll be closer to graduation.

***ABC is gearing up for new Grey's Anatomy, Dancing With The Stars, oh and a new show that I'm interested to see is My Generation.

***ABC Family is also airing a new show called Melissa and Joey. Melissa Joan Hart takes me back to Clarissa Explains It All. And as for Joey Lawrence, he was rockin' a tv show called Blossom and Brotherly Love. So I'm hoping this will be a good show!

***TONS of new movies are coming out! I'm very interested in Never Let Me Go and Conviction. Both based on true stories and very intense at the same time! Also Tangled looks like a cute movie. I'm always into sweet fairy tale movies. And of course the new Chronicles of Narnia! I love those movies and the books for that matter. OOOHH and Little Fockers. Both Meet the Parents and Meet the Fockers was quite hilarious. I hope this is as good as the past two have been.

***Fall things; fall candles, fall clothes, fall weather, fall cooking, my birthday, getting closer to Christmas, and last but certainly not least College Football.

Back to school isn't so bad after all.

If there is one thing I'm pumped about is saying goodbye to this 100+ degree weather.

Happy Back-to-School Days!!!

Never Been a Nut Person

As most of you know, I'm VERY allergic to peanut butter and peanuts. And as most of you know, bad, ugly, nasty things happen to me when I get in contact with peanut butter and/or peanut products so it's best for everyone involved if I just stay clear from those foods.

So my whole life there's been no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, no Reese's Cups, no snickers, no trail mix, no puppy chow, no peanut butter cookies, no peanut butter on waffles, pancakes or bananas and the list just goes on and on.

People have told me that I'm missing out on lots of things in life when it comes to peanut butter treats. My mom is convinced that if I wasn't allergic to peanut butter or peanuts that it would probably be one of my favorite foods. But I've never known life with peanut butter or peanuts so I just a way of life for me. Until I went to high school camp with the student ministry.

A sweet woman that went with us was eating something on a banana. I sat down next to her and asked what was she putting on a banana? She tells me that it's Nutella. Do what? Nutella?!? Hmm.

So I picked up the jar and of course read the ingredients for any kind of peanut product and to my surprise there isn't a drop of peanut anything in it. So I got a banana and spread a small sample on top. And I was HOOKED!! It was so good!



Nutella is made with skim milk, cocoa, and hazelnut. I can't get enough of it. Toast, bananas, oatmeal squares dipped in it, french bread with cinnamon/sugar sprinkle it's delicious! So far toast and bananas are my favorite. I mean on toast it turns into a warm delightful treat!

So breakfast and snacks are no longer the same for me. Nutella has taken over. So the next time you're at the store, pick up a jar and enjoy the original hazelnut spread!

As Christ Loves the Church

This last Sunday, J and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. I can still remember our wedding like it was yesterday. This past year has FLOWN by.

The past year J and I have spent together sharing memories and love. To think that so long ago, the Lord knew who I would marry and He brought J into my life.


We moved together, shared serving in ministry together and each day continue to grown in love with one another.
























We thawed out the top of our wedding cake and to our surprise it still tasted very good even though it was a year later!!




We have enjoyed the live the Lord has blessed us with. I can't wait to see how the Lord will use our lives to impact others.

"My beloved is mine, and I am his" Song of Solomon 2:16

Happenings

Life around my household for the past 2 weeks has been controlled chaos.

Seriously.

First week in June, J and I went to the Saddle Ridge Ranch. We had a BLAST! I did all of the song motions and 3rd grade arts and crafts. J did..well I have no idea what his exact title was but 12 kids gave their lives to Jesus that week! YAHOO! Here's a recap of our week at SSR.

Here's J and I in my arts and crafts class making brand bracelets.


This is what my church calls the "foot praising ministry" aka motions/dancing within a church setting. Along side the pastors wife, we did the motions to all of the VBS songs ALL week!
On stage leading...Please note our homemade VBS shirts :)


Leading motions for other directors :)


Here are my sweet friends that I hung out with all week. Love them.


Moving on two our next event. Dodgeball Tournament.



Oh yeah. It's been quite a long time since I've played Dodgeball, but I signed up for a team and it turned out to be a very fun and quite eventful evening. I played on a team of adults/older teenagers from the cafe and J played on a staff team called the "Staff Infection"



My team; the Cafe Team and the Champ of our bracket!!!


J's team; the Staff Infection and the Champs of their bracket!!!
Here's their full costume pre-tournament picture


And here's their winning picture. Look how is still in full costume :)


J and I were exhausted afterwards, but it was so much fun!

This last week was Jr. High camp, J was gone for a few day to kids camp and next week is high school camp. Whew! Summer is flying by.

A camp update will come soon :)

Happy Summer :)