Doing Things Together- Or Not!

Volley-ball & Painting our table.

Aaron and I love doing projects together. This is such a good way to bond with your partner and learn how to work together. Thankfully Aaron and I have the same way of getting things done. I have seen in couples that don't have things in common really struggle in this area. Because they each have their own way of accomplishing a task. Having nothing in common isn't always bad. But it will only work if each person is willing to allow the other person space to continue in there interests. I have found Aaron and I don't love all of the same things. That's not surprising. But I see that we both have made a commitment to give balance between us both.Right now the only thing we want to be doing is spending time together! LOL. But there will be a day when he needs a afternoon to hang at the gym with the guys...and I might need a few hours to go shopping or to the library. I don't see that happening for some time, but it is only natural. I would encourage those that are in a relationship to talk with your partner and decide where and how much you want to make balance between each persons interests and hobbies. It has helped us so much to be able to talk about these things. Being open and honest will help you understand how to please the other person. And yes it might take humility, but it will strengthen your relationship.

-Here comes Foot-ball season, then next is Deer season! If your expecting me to say " get ready girls" then you didn't read above... if you already worked these areas out with your partner you will know just how much time he or she needs for them selves in areas like ...car shows, or pampered chef parties.

By giving support in the interest of the other person you gain a closeness you wont discover in any other area.

I'm so blessed to have Aaron, he doesn't make this difficult by any means.

How many times have you heard... " relationship is all about sacrifice"? Well, yes sacrifice is a BIG beefy key to many things in your relationship...however it is not just the only thing.

But we could be safe in saying what I have been talking about here has a great deal to do will a personal sacrifice, but it won't hurt you a bit. LOL no one ever died from having a self sacrificial attitude.

So the Lord has shown me to do things together with Aaron and grow in love during projects or cooking or driving from point A to B or walking or working out or in worship or with family or even just watching a movie. You can grow together in everything you do together.

He also showed me to not be afraid of the separate time of growth. I can grow and so can he during the separate times. When hes watching the game...I can handle doing something else...or even joining in. It is special to Aaron that I do join in on things like that because they are important to him, and his heart shows me he wants me of all people to share that with him! That is special to me. I know he's my best friend because he wants to include me in the special things in his life.

Moving In

I miss Aaron. But the trip to move my things into the apartment was great. My parents came and helped a ton. We got to "set-up house" a little. I"m so glad everything is moved and all we have left is wedding things. I can hardly believe that in January I felt like November would never arrive. But now we are only two months out from our date. And these months could droll on or stay steady. I pray steady. Aaron is coming to see me the 19th for a few days then there is only two weeks left in September and in October we have my bridal shower and revival at Bethesda, then our annual family camp at Old Paths. So there is plenty to keep us on our toes, and pass the time. Aaron and I couldn't be more happy. Thank you everyone for your prayers and support during this time of our lives. The big event is getting close! God has prepared us over the planning year of 09 and we are grateful but feel so ready for marriage.

Nothing left but excitement.

Yummy Chicken Cordon Bleu! Simple and easy for the biginner cook!

I thought hey it would be fun to include a recipe to my blog. I am actually eating this right now! So try it out because it's so yummy and cheap(depending upon the price of chicken at the time) :)

here goes!
PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
35 Min
READY IN
45 Min


INGREDIENTS
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices cooked ham
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 7x11 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
Sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice on top of each breast. Roll up each breast, and secure with a toothpick. Place in baking dish, and sprinkle chicken evenly with bread crumbs.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove from oven, and place 1/2 cheese slice on top of each breast. Return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks, and serve immediately.