Tuesday Talk: The Man Behind The Blog {June 2015}

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Boy do I have a treat for you today.

 My somewhat shy, man of few words has ever so graciously agreed to do a little interview.

It all started last week when Elizabeth from Chasin' Mason did a link up Q&A about "The Man Behind The Blog" It was the first time I had heard of this link-up. I instantly loved the idea and wanted to join in the fun.

There was just one problem...
Russ isn't exactly a talker. He is definitely a man of few words unless he knows you well, your an easy target, or you catch him on an off day. When I first met the guy I thought he was stuck up. I guess it turns out that shy can be confused for stuck up sometimes. Sorry babe.

He reluctantly agreed to do an interview for this post and I hope you enjoy it because it may never happen again.

1// What is your favorite family tradition?

Russ: "We don't have any."
Me: "Yes we do."
*We then proceed to argue about what can be classified as a family tradition before finally realizing a favorite for both of us*
Russ: "Christmas Eve Service with you and the girls."

2// Who is your male celebrity crush?

Russ: "This is such a dumb question."
Me: "I think I know who it is."
Russ: "Who?"
Me: "Indiana Jones"
Russ: "Dang it! I was thinking Harrison Ford."

3// What song best sums you up?

Russ: "I don't know."
 *A minute passes.*
Russ:"Oh wait, I do know. 'Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd'. It just makes sense."
Russ: "Or wait how about 'It's All About The Benjamins by Puff Daddy' or.... or ummm 'In The Garage by Weezer.'"
*Followed by him laughing*

4// What three things do you think of the most each day?

*Sigh*
Russ: "In no particular order. You three, the car I'm trying to build & remembering that I am a Christian and my relationship with Jesus is more important than the daily grind."

5// What is your most embarrassing memory?

Russ: "I don't know."
Me: "Dig deep."
Russ: "I fell down the hill one time when I was trying to mow it."
Me *hysterical laughter* "Man, I'm sorry I missed that one."
Russ: "I'm sure there are more things like that, but I don't know."

To find out more about this link up, join in and find out next months questions be sure to check out Heavens To Betsy.

Thank you Russell for letting me interrogate you with these awkward questions all for the sake of a blog post. 

You're the best.

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Currently {May 2015}

Wishing // That the pool would open up today. We have made plans to fit in as much pool time as we can this summer and we can't wait to get started.

Watching // Outside of the occasional movie or episode of Friends I just don't watch much TV. Lately the girls have been watching Rio, Planes, Wild Kratts and Sofia (which is now on Netflix)! But with the arrival of warmer weather the TV just doesn't get turned on much in our home, I love it! 

Enjoying// Summer!!! We just wrapped up our school year and the arrival of our summer break feels SO amazing.

Reading // I am so excited that I get to be a part of Keri from Living In This Season's e-Book launch. She wrote a great book about going beyond surviving the summer by learning how to thrive. I was able to read a sneak peek copy, it is a great book friends. I am so excited to share more about this book with you in the coming weeks.

Learning // That when they tell you sunblock expires, they really mean it. We all ended up burnt, including me. Poor Emily got the worst of it resulting in some VERY pink shoulders. I felt (and still feel) like a jerk. Learn a lesson from this mama and just replace it every year. 

Making // I recently made some new headbands. My friend Anna jokes that I buy a new exercise tank top then make a headband to match it. I would deny that comment and call her a liar... but it's pretty much true.

I have also been watching the husband make the mirrors that I envisioned hanging in our dining room. First he built a homemade table saw so her could make the mirrors. DIY'ing so he could DIY, #impressed. I can't wait to share the results with you when the room is finished.

Looking Forward To //  VACATION!!! It isn't anything fancy or long but the Newmans are taking a little trip and we are SO excited. I literally squealed when I booked the hotel.

Wearing // Sunblock and bug spray. Aah, the smells of summer! I also have recently busted out my shorts. So sorry for the white legs but the only way they get tan is if I uncover them.

Drinking // Iced coffee, Give me all the iced coffee.
Random Beth fact: My system doesn't tolerate caffeine very well so I usually end up insanely chatty, very fast talking and a wee bit twitchy. Maybe I should switch to decaf?

Wanting // To set a new PR at my next half marathon on Saturday but needing to be realistic. The course is HARD and full of hills. A PR probably isn't going to be in the cards and I need to accept that. Just running the race itself is such a blessing, that needs to be enough.

Praying //  That this would be a great summer with my girls. That relationships would grow deeper, conversations would be good and our family would become even more connected. I am also continuing to pray that God would confirm in our hearts what church He wants us to plug into and that relationships would grow there. 

Missing // Some of my "old" church family. There are so many places that just fill a bit void right now. I still feel encouraged even in the midst of this time of change, but that doesn't mean it is easy. 
Planning // Once school was over I took a week off to relax. But this week I will start working on lesson plans for the 2015/2016 school year. I know it seems a bit crazy to already dive into this but it will be nice to not have anything "hanging over my head". Once I  have my lesson plans ready I will feel like I can relax a bit more. 

What's going on with you currently?