Happy Internet Day

So my life has changed once again. I like the way things go. I do one thing for a little bit and then it ends. Then I get to go do something else. Now that's over. Luke and I were done with camp last weekend. And now is the waiting game until school starts. That will be on August 21. We have been doing some great things, but I realized this week that I'm really glad we went to camp this summer. There are things I miss. I miss the excuse to be outside. I miss the excuse to be social and fun. I miss the college students. Even though I've been out of college for almost two years I still identify with them the best. I also identify with people who act like college students. I think what I mean by that is people who haven't forgotten how to have fun. They haven't let the "day to day" change who they are. Sometimes I fear that this is happening to me. College students don't even know what day-to-day is. I want to live like that.

So what's been happening since the end of camp?

1. Luke and I went to Omaha. We went to the zoo, stayed in a hotel, swam, and saw Rob Bunch. I'm pretty sure he didn't remember who we were. That's ok. If it were Andy Bunch I'm sure the story would be different. It gave us a good laugh. We had a great time in Omaha--our own little vacation. FYI: the zoo was nothing compared to the San Diego Zoo. Wow! I loved that zoo. If you ever are in the area, GO! And, I'm not really an animal person. In fact, I get frightened by many of them.
2. Speaking of frightening animals, Luke and I have been fighting the good fight against bats at our house. I am so sick of rodents. Once we got home from camp at an insane hour we lost one of our cats to one of the crawlspaces we didn't know we had until then. We've closed up a lot of places the cats were getting into hoping that we are also closing off where the bats are getting in through. Yesterday I got REALLY disgusted and frustrated with the littlest of creatures living in this house besides me, Luke, Han, and Pumpkin. I'm praying for the day when I get to live somewhere and have no fear of pests. Luke says this will never happen. I guess my definition of pests is a little too broad.
3. I've been running a little, and I mean a little. I'm working into it. I'm realizing Luke's sister Charity is getting married soon and I want to look better in pictures. Happy day coming! September 23! Yay for Charity and Paul.
4. My parents are celebrating their 10th anniversary on August 10th. Maybe that means it's their golden anniversary. On Thursday morning we will make the trip to Marshalltown to celebrate. I can't wait! We get to stay with Amanda and Greg and their three kids: Sam, Elijah, and Clara. Here I come Sam! They bring me such joy!
5. Today I had many laughs. I laughed at my cat who looked so cute laying on my bed. I laughed so hard because I was invited to join this myspace group: http://groups.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=groups.groupProfile&groupID=100308416 I have no idea why I got an email wanting me to join the Muscular Training Development group, but it made me laugh looking at this site showing who belongs to this group. Needless to say, I will not be joining this group.
6. I'm really looking forward to Saturday! On this day Luke and I will be in Spirit Lake once again for the official last staff night. Here we will say our goodbyes and some will go back to school, some will stay in the area and teach, some will embark on unknown territory, but all of us will leave having been touched by the experience of serving the Lord side by side. I am amazed at how God uses the camping experience not only for the campers, but for the staff.
7. Today was Internet day at our house! We are now connected! High speed internet is great.
8. Monday, August 14, Luke and I will be celebrating the beginning of year #3 of marriage. Yay! Time goes so stinking fast.