Updates

My apologies for not updating my blog! My new job is going well, but keeping me on my toes. I work for the dental office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and the video store on Monday evenings, Wednesday and Friday. Plus Steve has been gone for a couple weekends, so I have worked several weeks through. I am enjoying this weekend off! :) I wonder sometimes how I went from no job, to part time, to practically full time. It is definitely keeping me on the go, and time flies by so fast when one is busy! I am also gaining a huge appreciation for the time that I have at home.
Aaron is busy running to and fro between work and a couple other computer projects he has going on. Plus several weekends away this month for fireman training weekends. One in a while he stops to take a breath. :)
Other than that, it has been pretty much the norm around here. We are planning on going to our church Valentine's Banquet this weekend, so maybe will have a few pictures to post of the change of pace!
I hope all of my friends and family have a Happy Valentine's Day and remember that Jesus gave us the greatest Valentine of all: His life. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life."

Movie Review: "The Changeling"

The Changeling is a true story, directed by Clint Eastwood, set in 1928 Los Angeles. It centers on one woman's perserverence to find her missing son, and her stand against a very corrupt L.A. police force. The strength of Christine Collins (Angeline Jolie), in light of the persecution she faced, was incredible.

Because of the talented acting, historical settings and costumes, it felt as though I was being pulled into the 1920's. I can't really say I "enjoyed" the movie because of its sad nature, but I feel that it tastefully and accurately tells a story that deserves to be told. I will note that because several elements of the actual story is so horrific, Clint Eastwood took great measures to tone things down for the screen. I am very impressed by his directing skills. Here is an account of true life events: (Spoiler Alert) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Collins#Christine_and_Walter_Collins

I like true accounts and dramas that make me contemplate human nature..."The Changeling" did that. It also made me wonder: "If the L.A. police department was so horribly corrupt in 1928, how much worse is our system now?" As for my recommendation, it depends on if you like this genre of movie or not. Many people do not like to view the grit of real human nature and the grief it can cause. On that note, I must warn my readers that this is an R rated movie. There are a couple scenes involving/implying murder, brief nudity during a hose down at a mental facility, and moments of strong language. Please refer to this website for a detailed description of content. Ihttp://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0004331.cfm

New job

Today I started a new job as a dental assistant to Rachelle Richman. It is an interesting change of pace, as all the terms are completely unknown and new to me (aside from brushing and flossing) :) I think it will be a fun job, once I get past that initial month of insecurity and training. The first month of any new job is always rough for me!
I will continue on at Steve's Video on my off days and evenings...I enjoy it way too much to quit right now!

I forgot to take my camera to the New Year's Eve party that our church put on, and the youth group lock-in that followed. We had a great time ringing in the New Year together. There were board games, dodge ball, and an ugly sweater contest, that Aaron won. I am so proud. LOL! That lasted until midnight, and then Aaron and I went over to Jared and Misty's for the lock-in. We only stayed until 3:00 A.M. because Aaron was on call for ambulance. However, I caught my second wind, and could have stayed awake all night. :) It was fun. We all ended up playing Wii and Xbox 360. Good times. :)

New Years resolutions:

1. Prioritize my life
2. Perfect the oatmeal cookie

Happy New Year to all of my family and friends!

I'll Be Home for Christmas...

We spend Christmas morning with my folks, and then went over to my Grandpa and Grandma Stahly's for lunch and the afternoon. We spent a good part of the afternoon playing pitch, spoons, and a variation of the game, Pit, using regular playing cards. It was a fantastic day!

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve with the Greene side this year. Italian food, games, gifts, two Christmas Eve services, and did I mention Italian food? :)

Happy Birthday, Katelyn!