Minnesota Mission

Jun 21, 2015 /

Mike and I are doing something fun this week.

It’s our 4th trip of the summer and we are heading north. 11 students from the church Mike works at are joining us for a week of mission in Golden Valley, Minnesota!

We are going with an organization called Group Mission. It could be a really powerful week for these students and for Mike and I. We are honored to be a part of it.

I’ll be away from the blog this week but would love prayers for a safe trip, a great week, ENERGY, and that we could be the hands and feet of Jesus everywhere we go.

Happy Day!

Love, The Jaderstons

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Kankakee Adventure

Jun 16, 2015 /

While we were in Illinois this last weekend we stayed in Kankakee (south of Chicago). We learned while we were there that it used to be known as the worst town in America… Key to adventure is staying in places with titles like that.

The hotel we stayed at (thankfully) wasn’t that bad! Everything was always a little moist which was weird, but besides that it was very comfortable.

Started our trip craving chicken so we stopped at Hardee’s for a chicken biscuit. So yummy.

Most of our trip was cloudy and rainy. Things got a little dicey in Illinois, but nothing too dangerous.

The rehearsal dinner venue was right along a river that was unfortunately flooding with all the heavy rains. Thankfully, we all stayed dry inside the restaurant.

On Saturday we woke up and had a slow morning just the two of us. Mike spent a lot of the morning practicing his guitar and I relaxed in bed and watched Netflix. This trip was perfect for regrouping Mike and I’s relationship. We hadn’t had this much time together just the two of us in ages – that’s partially why we choose to drive places instead of fly. It’s forced time together without interruptions or distractions.

Getting wedding ready before our pre-wedding nap.

Hottie husband with his guitar getting ready for his wedding gig.

The wedding venue was beautiful. It was on a lamb farm in the middle of nowhere. The couple that owns the farm was so sweet and helpful the entire day. Everything was just beautiful.

I never tire of seeing this name. Can’t believe it’ll be three years of being a Jaderston in a couple weeks!

Such a beautiful day. Jeff and Amy, we are so happy for the two of you and so excited for the journey you’ve started. We left your wedding weekend feeling renewed and inspired by your love for one another but mostly by your love for the Lord and his call in your lives.

On our way home we made a long pit stop at our favorite restaurant in Lawrence, KS. We cannot say no to our favorite sushi.

And that was our quick weekend trip to Chicago! It was short and sweet but so refreshing to spend so much intentional time with Mike.

I’m happy to be home, to have a “normal” week. Won’t be long before we gear up for our next trip!

Happy Day!

Love, The Jaderstons

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Life Lately

Jun 11, 2015 /

Hey.

Just here for a quick little life update before we head off to another out of state wedding tomorrow morning (bright and early).

1. Mike got stuck in Chicago last weekend because of weather (yes just one weekend after we got stuck in New York because of weather) and we have decided to never fly again. Do you think that’s too strong of a decision? Missing one good nights sleep really messes with a person.

2. We’re packing our bags again. I actually unpacked Mike’s bag from Chicago tonight (3 days after he got home) to repack it for another trip to Chicago… This is our 3rd of 7 trips this summer. You could say that I am becoming a master packer. Ok, maybe I took that one too far too.

3. Speaking of travel, I just now booked our hotel room for the trip we’re going on tomorrow to Chicago. Slim pickins… I ended up booking a room at a hotel that had a 60% rating or LOWER on the booking sites… Wish us luck.

4. My littlest sister had a birthday this week and then she headed off to camp with my other little sister. She turned 11. Don’t get me started on how that makes me feel. Also, do they make her striped shirt in my size?

5. I golfed with my dad and dad in-law on Tuesday. It had been almost a year since I picked up my clubs. I only made it through nine holes and couldn’t move the next day. Maybe I should try to play twice a year to prevent this from happening again…

6. I miss blogging regularly. I miss it more than I anticipated missing it. But pretty much all I can blog about right now is life lately and there are only so many life latelys that you guys can put up with. I haven’t done a project in months and that makes me sad. Someday I will find routine. Someday.

7. The girl I babysit gave me a pedicure last week. This is how I felt about it.. Until I realized what actually happened…

The End

Happy Day!