Zurich, Switzerland

A Note from DFW

A glimpse into our pre-trip adventure...

Almost There...

Well not really "there" but we are almost ready to be there :)

We've got most everything packed up...and as a bonus...we've even done some cleaning. It's about time for some shut eye...and then...off to Europe!

PS. Yes...the picture on the right tells it all...I have a man purse...and it is GREAT!

The Return of the French Fry

Just wanted to let everyone know that yesterday I ended my 2 month french fry drought. Over the last 2 months I stayed away from most fried foods, and I can seriously count on my hand the number of times I gave in to any fried food over that period. (And with very little physical activity, I've got 12 less pounds to show for it.)

But yesterday, the french fry, the representation of all that is fried and fatty, won me over. It was ok...not great. But it is contagious. I had another serving today. Even so, I'm definitely more aware of what I'm eating, and that's a very good thing. We'll see where I go from here.

Mark's New Job!

We are reallly excited about Mark's new job at the Garland Group. He is basically doing the same thing that he has been doing (web developing), but he get to work with some really cool people, and make a fun salary. He has to drive kind of far, and that stinks, but he seems to be enjoying working "normal" hours and getting to spend time in the evenings not working, but rather just enjoying being at home! I am so proud of him for being so patient in his job search and really choosing the job that was truely the best for us.

I was so getting so used to him being at home working all of the time, that there were a couple of times last week that I needing something from home when I was at work, and I couldn't call to see if he could bring them up. I guess, like my 6th graders, I have to realize not to depend on others to take care of my business---ha ha!

Anyways, major blessings over here at the McSpadden household, and we are now gearing up for our trip to Europe in just 6 short weeks! Woohoo!

A Little Aggie Sadness...

We just got done watching the Aggies come up 1 point short against Memphis in the Sweet Sixteen. I mean...it is a big step to even see Aggie basketball in the big dance much less the Sweet 16...but we were so close.

Great season and we look forward to next year. (If we keep at our pace over the last 2 years, we should be in the Elite 8 next year!) Thanks and Gig'Em!

A break in many ways....

Well, I thought I'd give this blog thing a try. I've tried myspace and facebook, but I really would like a place for Mark and I to share the ins and outs of our marriage and lives without going all the annoying myspace popups.

I am currently enjoying my Spring Break this week... finally!!! I think that school districts really created Spring Break for the teachers because if the teachers didn't get the break, they would probably walk away from teaching and try something new. Instead, I get a week to refresh and remember why I love to teach so much!

Mark is on a break, too. Although he says that he is taking a Spring Break with me sometimes because he's at home, I know that really he is praying about a new job. He has been working hard on his own business, but he is ready to take a break and do something different. We are really praying that God will open some doors in the web developing market here in Dallas. We'll see.

I hope that we can use this blog to keep up with our friends and family! Everyone knows how much I love to chat, so forgive me if the posts get long!