Updates.

I'm sorry it's been forever since I've updated this. I'll try to update you with the quick snapshot version of what's been happening.

First off, I got a job. The BEST job. I love it and am learning GOBS and slowly realizing that I will eventually be able to do this job better than just well. I am the Operations and Development Associate at Able Works, a non-profit in East Palo Alto. Check it out, www.able.is. I'm really excited about working for an organization that is really working to break the cycles of poverty and to see first hand what that might look like.

Secondly, we LOVE our church community. It is fantastic. I really feel a part of it instead of feeling like the newbie and we have really bonded with some awesome friends. We went camping with them a couple of weekends ago at Sunset State Beach then went to Carmel sometime after that for a day at the beach complete with a bonfire and s'mores. We also have a regular night of watching the Bachelor Pad with some hilarious friends. Having a community makes all the difference in the world.

Thirdly, Ben loves his job! He's been working CRAZY hours lately but their game seems to be really coming along. For fear of saying something I might not be allowed to, I'll just leave you with this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TihhyhVEMAc

I'm working on some paintings so hopefully I'll get those finished and posted soon but with my job I've gotten a lot of books to read and the library is just too stinkin' exciting to me. So yes I have a pile of FIVE books to read. I'm also listening to Bossypants by Tina Fey and signed up on this cool website through our library to learn Spanish.

So that's the quick update of our lives. We feel richly blessed by our life out here. I will try to keep you all posted more regularly.

Loves loves loves.