Meteor Shower

"If you'd like to catch a last look at 2013 Lyrid meteor shower, this is your chance!" -NASA

I've never seen a meteor shower before, and I've never really made effort to do so.

Tonight, Blaine talked me into sleeping outside so we can check out the sweet shower. We are bundled up. We will be sleeping on the tramp, under the stars in our super cozy sleeping bags. I think we are going to freeze.

In case you are worried about us, here is the weather report for tonight:

NASA said in a statement. "Although a bright moon may interfere with viewing, you should still be able to see Lyrid meteors at an anticipated rate of 10-20 meteors per hour." Our view of the night sky:

(Not an actual photo, dramatized to prove a point. It's dark out there!) 

Wish us luck!

Musical Soul-Mates

Before Krystle and I started dating I was talking to her about music. She had recently switched computers and in the process her old computer died. She had lost everything. She was able to get most of her documents back but didn't get all of her music back.

We were talking about songs that we liked and there was a song that she wanted again. I remember having that song on my computer. That night I went home and made a cd with that song. I also filled it with songs I loved, and thought she would too. I gave it to her and she loved it, every song. A few months later she told me we were musical soul-mates. She still has a playlist on her computer with all those songs.

P.S. I bumped into Will.i.am (member of the Black Eyed Peas) in January.




Add-on Note from Krystle: I laughed when I saw this post, because it kind of looks like Blaine is saying he is musical soul mates with Will.i.am. I can assure you that is not the case. Also, the song was a really geeky one called Nike Boots that still makes me smile each time I hear it. I'm not sure why I love it so much, but it brings me joy.

Looking Up

The movie UP came out the summer I turned 25. Blaine and I were starting to be friends, and flirting with the idea of flirting with each other. He bought tickets to a 3D showing of the film for his family, and had an "extra" ticket for me (I don't know if that was intentional or not).

He was already near the theater in a city 40 miles away from me. Even so, he drove down to my apartment and picked me up, then drove all the way back to the theater. That's when I realized we might be on a date.

Then, on the way home, Blaine's little brother rode with us, so I thought that maybe it wasn't a date. It took a few more months before we really started dating, but that was the first of many adventures together.

We love the movie, and Blaine bought it for me our first Christmas. Some highlights from film:

Russell: "That might sound boring, but I think the boring stuff is the stuff I remember the most."

Young Ellie: [to Carl] "You don't talk much... I like you!"

Carl Fredricksen: [to a contractor trying to get Carl to move out] "You in the suit! Yes, you! Take a bath, hippie!"

Dog: [to Carl and Russell after Muntz accepts them] "I like you temporarily!"

The movie is fun and tender, much like our life together.

Hoping to Adopt

Hey party people. If you are our Facebook friends, you have possibly seen this already, but I wanted to go ahead and share this information here as well.

Blaine and I have been approved through LDS Family Services to begin the adoption process, and we are super excited.

We have started an adoption blog, which you are welcome to check out as well.

Thanks for your love and support. Spread the word and feel the love! :)

http://blaineandkrystle.blogspot.com/

Sunday Inspiration

Sometimes I feel powerless. There is only so much I can do in this world, only one place I can be at any given time.

When I feel a bit discouraged, this thought stands out. Do small things with great love. Yep. I think I can do that.

A Little Of Both

Blaine and I work together to teach an 11 year old Primary class. Each Sunday, we begin class by taking turns telling either one good thing that has happened, or one positive thing that we are looking forward to. It's really just a sneaky way to get their talking out of the way, and to find out more about the kids.

Today, for my turn, I told the class that Blaine and I have been approved through LDS Family Services to adopt. Our students had a lot of questions, and seemed excited and curious about it.

I realized as I shared that my news is a little of both. Getting approved and having our profile placed online is a good thing that has happened. It also is the first major step toward something that we are looking forward to: growing our little family. Either way, happy.

Meaningful Quotes (circa 1999)

Thursday was Career day at the school, and I found myself sorting through my classroom shelves, looking for ways to kill time. I found my old Seminary binder; in the front, I have a sheet of quotes that “spoke” to me as a high school student. Don’t worry. I did not cite most of my sources. The English teacher inside of me is cringing right now.

(Note to Cassi: Do you know to what your Dad’s barnyard quote refers?)

Enjoy.

“Practically perfect people never permit sentiment to muddle their thoughts.”

"Only those who climb so high can fall so far.”

“A person is kind; people are cruel.”

“Doing God’s will = receiving God’s power.”

“I believe that right is right and wrong is wrong” –President Hinckley

“Don’t drive around the block a hundred times! –Brother Ricks

“And we just run around the barnyard, saying, yeah, sure!”  –Brother Ricks

Though no one can go back and make

A brand new start, my friend.

Anyone can start from now

And make a brand new end.

I love the simplicity and beauty found in words.