Matt and I have been watching old seasons of Law and Order:SVU on Netflix the last couple of weeks. Matt told me that the other night I woke up in the middle of the night and started fiddling with things on the bedside table. When he asked what I was doing, I said "I can't believe that don't have enough evidence to convict them"!! I then rolled over and went back to sleep. HA!
Til Then-
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Friday, July 8, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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Grilled Zucchini |
Yesterday, Matt's co-worker gave us a HUGE zucchini. We considered frying it but didn't really want all of the grease. I looked up a recipe to grill zucchini and made it tonight for dinner. Matt couldn't stop eating it!
1 zucchini cut length wise
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, and other preferred seasonings
Brush the zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with chosen seasonings.
You can grill on the outdoor grill if possible but we did it on our countertop griddle and it was awesome!!!!!
Wish I had thought to take a picture of it. Try it!
Til next time-
Did you Hear about The Morgans?
1 zucchini cut length wise
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, and other preferred seasonings
Brush the zucchini with olive oil and sprinkle with chosen seasonings.
You can grill on the outdoor grill if possible but we did it on our countertop griddle and it was awesome!!!!!
Wish I had thought to take a picture of it. Try it!
Til next time-
Did you Hear about The Morgans?
Monday, June 27, 2011
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6 months! |
This Friday, Matt and I will celebrate 6 months of marriage. So hard to believe that it's been 6 months already. Since it is a milestone, I thought I'd share a few things we have been up to lately! :)
Current hobbies: Watching Seasons of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit on Netflix, Swimming in the apartment complex pool in the evenings, making various colored waffles (random, I know but we love breakfast for dinner and we try to spice it up a bit. Recently, we have had Green waffles and purple waffles)
Favorite recipes: Potato pancakes (made from leftover mashed potatoes), Any kind of smoothie (This started as a prep for Matt's wisdom teeth removal but we have made some good ones so I think we are hooked) Matt's favorite smoothie was Hazelnut Banana-Yum-o!
Books we are reading: I just finished Learning by Karen Kingsbury and I'm planning to read Sacred Marriage. Matt just finished For Men Only, To Own a Dragon and is starting a fun read- Fever Pitch
Our current dreams: We are in the process of Matt applying to some jobs in Atlanta with the Home Depot Corporate office. Right now, that is all we can see ahead. We believe it's what God has for us but we aren't jumping until he says to!
Upcoming fun plans: For our 6 month anniversary, we are heading to Atlanta for a night to meet up with Brad and Rebekah Hill who are heading there to see us as well as to celebrate their 1 year anniversary. It's sure to be a great time!
Our favorite song right now: Great I Am by New Life Worship
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CWGi82N7k
A current picture:
Life is good!
Til then-
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Current hobbies: Watching Seasons of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit on Netflix, Swimming in the apartment complex pool in the evenings, making various colored waffles (random, I know but we love breakfast for dinner and we try to spice it up a bit. Recently, we have had Green waffles and purple waffles)
Favorite recipes: Potato pancakes (made from leftover mashed potatoes), Any kind of smoothie (This started as a prep for Matt's wisdom teeth removal but we have made some good ones so I think we are hooked) Matt's favorite smoothie was Hazelnut Banana-Yum-o!
Books we are reading: I just finished Learning by Karen Kingsbury and I'm planning to read Sacred Marriage. Matt just finished For Men Only, To Own a Dragon and is starting a fun read- Fever Pitch
Our current dreams: We are in the process of Matt applying to some jobs in Atlanta with the Home Depot Corporate office. Right now, that is all we can see ahead. We believe it's what God has for us but we aren't jumping until he says to!
Upcoming fun plans: For our 6 month anniversary, we are heading to Atlanta for a night to meet up with Brad and Rebekah Hill who are heading there to see us as well as to celebrate their 1 year anniversary. It's sure to be a great time!
Our favorite song right now: Great I Am by New Life Worship
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5CWGi82N7k
A current picture:
Life is good!
Til then-
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Saturday, June 25, 2011
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A Blessing |
Earlier this month, Matt's maternal grandmother celebrated her 70th birthday. She had a girls getaway for several of her friends and the girls in the family in Tennessee. Unfortunately, I was unable to go because Matt's wisdom teeth surgery was around the same time. I was sad because I LOVE Grandmom. Anyway, everyone said they had a great time and even though I was not there, the Morgans still benefited. Grandmom and Granddad wrote a blessing to everyone in the family and it is so precious to us. They typed it up and gave everyone a copy. We can't wait to frame it in our apartment. Here is what it says:
Father, we welcome and acknowledge each of our children,
our grandchildren and our great-grandchildren as delightful blessings from You.
As Aaron, the high priest, spoke Your blessing over the people of Israel, so I speak
Your blessing over our children today.
Dear Ones, we bless you in the name of Jesus.
We proclaim the blessings of God, our Redeemer, upon you.
May He give you wisdom, a profound reverence and fear of God,
and a heart of boldness and unselfish love.
May He create in you the desire to treasure His word and
a willing and obedient heart that you may walk in His light.
May you be not wise in your own eyes, but trust in Him
for your purpose and future.
May your tongue be as the pen of a ready writer, writing mercy
and kindness upon the tablets of your heart.
May your mind be clear, free from the cares of the world.
May you always speak the truth in love.
May the works of your hands be confirmed.
May your feet walk the paths which He has foreordained for you.
May you never forgot that His thoughts toward you are precious and
as vast as the sands upon the earth. If He is for you, who can be against you?
May your heart continually be filled with His peace that passes all undertstanding, the
joy of your salvation, and the abundance of His unfailing love.
Lord, our hearts are full of praise and gratitude for our precious family. Your
blessings leave us in awe. Thank You so much! We love You. Amen
Written this day, May 25th, 2011 for our children,
their children and their grandchildren,
and those yet to come to a thousand generations.
George and Virginia Brown
We are blessed.
Til next time-
Did You Hear about the Morgans?
Thursday, June 23, 2011
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June 23, 2011 |
Wow, it's been so long since either of us has posted. Guess time has just gotten away from us. We are definitely enjoying married life and just enjoying each other. Lately, we find ourselves spending a lot of time together at home. We've been swimming, cooking, playing board/card games, watching Netflix, cooking etc. It's been fun!
Also, Matt's been interviewing for some jobs which is very exciting for us. Hopefully, more to come on that ASAP
Til then-
Did you hear about the Morgans?
Also, Matt's been interviewing for some jobs which is very exciting for us. Hopefully, more to come on that ASAP
Til then-
Did you hear about the Morgans?
Saturday, June 4, 2011
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Observations |
Lately, I've been doing a great amount of observing of other people. So many things that I see frustrate me, make me scratch my head, make me want to scream and then in the end once Matt and I have discussed the observation, I usually just want to cry because I'm so sad for the people I'm observing. I've been diligently trying to allow the frustration to pass quickly, discuss it with the Lord or Matt (depending on the particular situation) and then allow my heart to feel for that person.
Here are just some of the things I've observed lately.
1. People spending WAY more money than they have.
Ever since I watched "The Blessed Life" video series by Pastor Robert Morris at the Amite Church of Christ when I was in college and truly felt the Lord burden my heart for tithing, offering and being an excellent steward, it has BAFFLED me that others would choose not to do the same. I personally believe that tithing to God is the first step in being able to be financially free and sound no matter how much money you make. Next, you cannot spend more than you make. I've observed that people's priorities are completely skewed. Matt and I are in shock of the responsibilities people avoid (Family, friends, bills, etc) to buy those things that they think they MUST have. The culture is packed with people like this right now. What ever happened to saving until you had the money to buy something instead of buying it that day on a credit card and spending 30 years to pay it off?
Lord, burden your people's hearts to live as financially stable people. Amen.
2. Spouses don't spend time with each other as much as they spend time with other people.
Now, before I go too far. I realize that Matt and I have only been married for 5+ months but I pray that for the rest of our lives that we are the people that we each want to "Get away with for a week", etc. It makes my heart ache to see couples who are spending so much time apart. Now, let me clarify. I absolutely think that we as individuals need "Girl time" or "Man Time" for us and our husbands separately especially when children enter our families because it helps people grow. However, I don't believe this time should be in excess to those "Couple times" or "Date nights". For instance, if you as a spouse have not spent a night out with you sweetheart in a month, you need to cancel you night out separately and come together as a couple. And let me just say this, I think those times need to be alone often as well. Don't just have double dates all of the time. Spend a date night just the two of you sharing your dreams, realities, joys, sadnesses etc. Also, something I read years back before marriage even appeared to be on the horizon for me was about married vacations. Take a vacation with your spouse every year. Even if you can only afford 1 or 2 nights away in a hotel in the same town- Do it! Especially do it more often than you are taking trips separately. Remember guys, aside from your relationship with Christ, you marriage must come next for it survive and thrive!
Lord, Burden your people's hearts to be lovers of their spouses. Revive marriages! Amen
3. People cannot drive!!!!!
Use your blinker, folks. And if you drive near me and you hear a horn honking, it might be me ;-)
4. If you refuse to relax your standards as a believer, other folks get mad.
When Matt and I got married, we decided that there were some things that we would not do and some things that we would always do. I won't share all of these because they don't apply. However, many of these are our boundaries that aid us in living the lives we believe we need to live. It is crazy to me that people close to us, even those in our own families at times treat us like we are aliens because we refuse (nicely of course...my husband can't be anything but nice, seriously) to bend or break our boundaries. Let me say this, at this point in time God will have to change the boundary because we aren't budging.
Lord, shows us your ways, show us your thoughts. They are so much higher and greater than our own!
I'll stop here for now. Love you guys so much!
Til then-
Did you hear about the Morgans?
Here are just some of the things I've observed lately.
1. People spending WAY more money than they have.
Ever since I watched "The Blessed Life" video series by Pastor Robert Morris at the Amite Church of Christ when I was in college and truly felt the Lord burden my heart for tithing, offering and being an excellent steward, it has BAFFLED me that others would choose not to do the same. I personally believe that tithing to God is the first step in being able to be financially free and sound no matter how much money you make. Next, you cannot spend more than you make. I've observed that people's priorities are completely skewed. Matt and I are in shock of the responsibilities people avoid (Family, friends, bills, etc) to buy those things that they think they MUST have. The culture is packed with people like this right now. What ever happened to saving until you had the money to buy something instead of buying it that day on a credit card and spending 30 years to pay it off?
Lord, burden your people's hearts to live as financially stable people. Amen.
2. Spouses don't spend time with each other as much as they spend time with other people.
Now, before I go too far. I realize that Matt and I have only been married for 5+ months but I pray that for the rest of our lives that we are the people that we each want to "Get away with for a week", etc. It makes my heart ache to see couples who are spending so much time apart. Now, let me clarify. I absolutely think that we as individuals need "Girl time" or "Man Time" for us and our husbands separately especially when children enter our families because it helps people grow. However, I don't believe this time should be in excess to those "Couple times" or "Date nights". For instance, if you as a spouse have not spent a night out with you sweetheart in a month, you need to cancel you night out separately and come together as a couple. And let me just say this, I think those times need to be alone often as well. Don't just have double dates all of the time. Spend a date night just the two of you sharing your dreams, realities, joys, sadnesses etc. Also, something I read years back before marriage even appeared to be on the horizon for me was about married vacations. Take a vacation with your spouse every year. Even if you can only afford 1 or 2 nights away in a hotel in the same town- Do it! Especially do it more often than you are taking trips separately. Remember guys, aside from your relationship with Christ, you marriage must come next for it survive and thrive!
Lord, Burden your people's hearts to be lovers of their spouses. Revive marriages! Amen
3. People cannot drive!!!!!
Use your blinker, folks. And if you drive near me and you hear a horn honking, it might be me ;-)
4. If you refuse to relax your standards as a believer, other folks get mad.
When Matt and I got married, we decided that there were some things that we would not do and some things that we would always do. I won't share all of these because they don't apply. However, many of these are our boundaries that aid us in living the lives we believe we need to live. It is crazy to me that people close to us, even those in our own families at times treat us like we are aliens because we refuse (nicely of course...my husband can't be anything but nice, seriously) to bend or break our boundaries. Let me say this, at this point in time God will have to change the boundary because we aren't budging.
Lord, shows us your ways, show us your thoughts. They are so much higher and greater than our own!
I'll stop here for now. Love you guys so much!
Til then-
Did you hear about the Morgans?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
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Love in the chaos |
The other day, while driving to work, God reminded me of a dream I had not long before our wedding. In the dream, Leslie was in her wedding dress and I was in my tux. We were walking to the church where we were to be married and every scene was so chaotic and busy. I remember us sitting on a park bench and being sad that we couldn't find peace and love on our wedding day. We finally got up from the bench, resigned that this is what our life would be like, and started to go the rest of the way to the church. When we were almost there we were walking past a set of doors.
There was singing coming from the other side and we had some time before we had to be at the church for the wedding, so we decided to check it out. When we walked through the doors we were at the Passion Conference in the Phillips Arena and the song was "Our God" being lead by Chris Tomlin. We were overwhelmed with God's love and peace. I woke up with tears in my eyes (almost had tears just now thinking of the dream). God had shown me that no matter how crazy our life may get His love will always be there and the love between Leslie and me will always be there.
This past week has been one of those crazy, chaotic, and busy weeks. We worked the whole week, I even had to work that Sunday. We were off Friday and Saturday, but were on the road by 7:00 a.m. on Friday headed to Louisiana for Leslie's cousin's high school graduation. Friday night, we had to drive to her dad's house in a severe thunder storm. Heavy rain, high winds, hail, 25 mph on the interstate, the whole shebang. We had to come back Saturday evening, and I had to be at church at 6:45 a.m. and work from 11:30 to 8:30 that Sunday. We were exhausted.
Monday morning was when God reminded me of that dream. While I was thinking about the dream I had realized that after our crazy week, my love for my wife was stronger than ever. I love that I can truly say that I love Leslie more now than I ever have before AND that love continues to, by the grace of God, grow more and more everyday. Wow, do I love that woman.
Until then-
Did you hear about the Morgan's?
There was singing coming from the other side and we had some time before we had to be at the church for the wedding, so we decided to check it out. When we walked through the doors we were at the Passion Conference in the Phillips Arena and the song was "Our God" being lead by Chris Tomlin. We were overwhelmed with God's love and peace. I woke up with tears in my eyes (almost had tears just now thinking of the dream). God had shown me that no matter how crazy our life may get His love will always be there and the love between Leslie and me will always be there.
This past week has been one of those crazy, chaotic, and busy weeks. We worked the whole week, I even had to work that Sunday. We were off Friday and Saturday, but were on the road by 7:00 a.m. on Friday headed to Louisiana for Leslie's cousin's high school graduation. Friday night, we had to drive to her dad's house in a severe thunder storm. Heavy rain, high winds, hail, 25 mph on the interstate, the whole shebang. We had to come back Saturday evening, and I had to be at church at 6:45 a.m. and work from 11:30 to 8:30 that Sunday. We were exhausted.
Monday morning was when God reminded me of that dream. While I was thinking about the dream I had realized that after our crazy week, my love for my wife was stronger than ever. I love that I can truly say that I love Leslie more now than I ever have before AND that love continues to, by the grace of God, grow more and more everyday. Wow, do I love that woman.
Until then-
Did you hear about the Morgan's?
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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Changes |
Each one of us can look back on our lives in the last 5 years, 1 year, 6 months, heck, 1 week and see changes that have taken place. Good, bad, indifferent. Planned, unplanned. Predicted, unpredicted. Self-imposed or not. Either way you look at it, we have all seen our lives change at some point.
Recently, Matt and I both heard the Lord speak clearly to us about an important decision we needed to make in our lives. To be honest, it was something we knew we needed to do but something we were not anxious to do because we knew along with the great things that would come from this change, we would potentially lose some "things" that had given us stability to this point in our lives.
As some of you know, when I lived in Birmingham, I attended, joined and was heavily involved at Church of the Highlands. I LOVE this church. I can't tell you exactly why (at least in a a concise manner) what it is that I love but I just do. When I got my first career job in Prattville, AL I have plans to live just south of Birmingham and drive to work in Prattville which is approximately 1 hour. Four days before I was to start working, my car went nuts and it became clear that driving my car that much each week would be foolish. I made the decision to move to Montgomery (20 minutes from Prattville) and live there. When I moved to Montgomery, staying involved at Church of the Highlands was nearly impossible and honestly, as much as I love the church was not something I wanted to do. I wanted to be a part of a church that I could easily attend and get involved. Through various people and moves of God, I ended up at Gateway Baptist Church. From the first moment that I walked into the door at this church, I knew that this was were God wanted me for that time in my life. Now looking back, I know why (among MANY other reasons). This is where I met Matt. Cut to the present.
After Matt and I began dating, we were involved in teaching Sunday school and AWANA and we loved every minute of it. We were involved in a small group and LOVED our friends there and still do. Yet, there was something tugging in our hearts that there was something more. It has not been one specific thing that has tugged at our hearts but multiple things and often things that we could not explain.
During this time, Matt and I really felt like God was calling us to Highlands who had since started a campus in Montgomery. For me, this was hard because I wanted to make sure I wasn't just leaning that way because it was something I wanted but we wanted to make sure it was a mutual decision and ultimately a God-ordained one.
In February, we began attending the campus in Montgomery and just asked that the Lord would show us what His plans were. We attended for one month just "visiting" and by the end of that month we knew we were where we needed to be.
The hard part has been that there was nothing specific that led us away from Gateway. Other than the Lord, that is. We LOVE the people there. We LOVE the fellowship. We LOVE the worship. We just LOVE God more and want to heed his voice.
So, today we find ourselves at Church of the Highlands, Montgomery Campus. It is incredible. Sure, there are things we would prefer to be different. Isn't it that way with any church we attend? It shows our nature and keeps us longing for heaven (in my opinion). We are getting plugged in slowly and finding our niche for serving. It is good just as everything the Lord does is good.
Til Then-
Did you Hear about the Morgans?
Recently, Matt and I both heard the Lord speak clearly to us about an important decision we needed to make in our lives. To be honest, it was something we knew we needed to do but something we were not anxious to do because we knew along with the great things that would come from this change, we would potentially lose some "things" that had given us stability to this point in our lives.
As some of you know, when I lived in Birmingham, I attended, joined and was heavily involved at Church of the Highlands. I LOVE this church. I can't tell you exactly why (at least in a a concise manner) what it is that I love but I just do. When I got my first career job in Prattville, AL I have plans to live just south of Birmingham and drive to work in Prattville which is approximately 1 hour. Four days before I was to start working, my car went nuts and it became clear that driving my car that much each week would be foolish. I made the decision to move to Montgomery (20 minutes from Prattville) and live there. When I moved to Montgomery, staying involved at Church of the Highlands was nearly impossible and honestly, as much as I love the church was not something I wanted to do. I wanted to be a part of a church that I could easily attend and get involved. Through various people and moves of God, I ended up at Gateway Baptist Church. From the first moment that I walked into the door at this church, I knew that this was were God wanted me for that time in my life. Now looking back, I know why (among MANY other reasons). This is where I met Matt. Cut to the present.
After Matt and I began dating, we were involved in teaching Sunday school and AWANA and we loved every minute of it. We were involved in a small group and LOVED our friends there and still do. Yet, there was something tugging in our hearts that there was something more. It has not been one specific thing that has tugged at our hearts but multiple things and often things that we could not explain.
During this time, Matt and I really felt like God was calling us to Highlands who had since started a campus in Montgomery. For me, this was hard because I wanted to make sure I wasn't just leaning that way because it was something I wanted but we wanted to make sure it was a mutual decision and ultimately a God-ordained one.
In February, we began attending the campus in Montgomery and just asked that the Lord would show us what His plans were. We attended for one month just "visiting" and by the end of that month we knew we were where we needed to be.
The hard part has been that there was nothing specific that led us away from Gateway. Other than the Lord, that is. We LOVE the people there. We LOVE the fellowship. We LOVE the worship. We just LOVE God more and want to heed his voice.
So, today we find ourselves at Church of the Highlands, Montgomery Campus. It is incredible. Sure, there are things we would prefer to be different. Isn't it that way with any church we attend? It shows our nature and keeps us longing for heaven (in my opinion). We are getting plugged in slowly and finding our niche for serving. It is good just as everything the Lord does is good.
Til Then-
Did you Hear about the Morgans?
Friday, April 29, 2011
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An update |
Every day, I think about blogging but I just don't get to it.
Things are busy yet good. Seems like I say that each time I update but it's true.
Work is going well. Matt is still looking a "career" job and it's just taking some time. We continue to be grateful that he has a job in the meantime.
Work for me is busy. Plenty of changes and I have been complaining about them But in the end, what else can you do but just roll with it?!?
We enjoyed our trip to Atlanta earlier this month. It was relaxing and adventurous and held some fun surprises along the way.
Mom came here for Easter and we both enjoyed having her here for the weekend since we had not seen her since the wedding.
We will be in Louisiana the weekend of May 13th for Alex's graduation. It will nice to be there for a couple of days. We will also see my cousin Bonnie and her sweet baby, Silas!
We have been cooking some new things lately and they have been really good. I'll try to post some recipes soon but I'm not promising!
We are both so burdened to help those in our state who have been affected by the tornado devastation. We have bought some supplies which we will bring to church Sunday to be distributed and we plan to give blood ASAP. Praying we will serve others as we would hope they would serve us if we were in their situation.
Well, I'm off to watch a little T.V. on this Friday evening while the Mr. is at work.
Looking forward to relaxing this weekend.
Til next time-
Did you Hear about the Morgans?
Things are busy yet good. Seems like I say that each time I update but it's true.
Work is going well. Matt is still looking a "career" job and it's just taking some time. We continue to be grateful that he has a job in the meantime.
Work for me is busy. Plenty of changes and I have been complaining about them But in the end, what else can you do but just roll with it?!?
We enjoyed our trip to Atlanta earlier this month. It was relaxing and adventurous and held some fun surprises along the way.
Mom came here for Easter and we both enjoyed having her here for the weekend since we had not seen her since the wedding.
We will be in Louisiana the weekend of May 13th for Alex's graduation. It will nice to be there for a couple of days. We will also see my cousin Bonnie and her sweet baby, Silas!
We have been cooking some new things lately and they have been really good. I'll try to post some recipes soon but I'm not promising!
We are both so burdened to help those in our state who have been affected by the tornado devastation. We have bought some supplies which we will bring to church Sunday to be distributed and we plan to give blood ASAP. Praying we will serve others as we would hope they would serve us if we were in their situation.
Well, I'm off to watch a little T.V. on this Friday evening while the Mr. is at work.
Looking forward to relaxing this weekend.
Til next time-
Did you Hear about the Morgans?
Monday, April 18, 2011
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Our little herb garden |
Earlier this spring Leslie and I planted a few herbs and some pea plants. Well, we are just starting to reap our harvest! We've had one batch of peas so far, they were super delish, and our herbs are going strong.
We are still trying to get used to having fresh herbs available. We have oregano, thyme, and chives. Anybody have ideas or recipes that we can try out? I'm excited to try some out.
I just did some maintenance on them the other day, so they are kept nice looking. Here are a few pictures of what I cut. We ended up freezing all of this and there is still plenty left on the porch.
We are still trying to get used to having fresh herbs available. We have oregano, thyme, and chives. Anybody have ideas or recipes that we can try out? I'm excited to try some out.
I just did some maintenance on them the other day, so they are kept nice looking. Here are a few pictures of what I cut. We ended up freezing all of this and there is still plenty left on the porch.
Til then-
Did you Hear about the Morgans?
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