Bits and Pieces

Here's a few snapshots of our wonderful weekend.

 

Mike and Shannon/ Concert in Fort Wayne/ Flower from the concert/ Sunset in Louisville/ Enjoying the nice Sunday weather/ Daffodils from a student

Our MMTB Weekend

We've had such a great weekend! Our friends Mike Mains and the Branches were playing two shows within driving distance, so we took road trips to see them on Friday and Saturday. They are usually super busy before and after shows, so we were thrilled we got to visit with them this weekend. Jake and I really love these guys and always enjoy their amazing stage presence and music. Make sure to check them out!

Honeymoon Video

Here's a little video that sums up our honeymoon back in October quite nicely. Lots of driving, and lots of very pretty fall views. Oh, and one huge deer head. Enjoy!

Our Honeymoon from Kristina VanDyke on Vimeo.

Dear Avocado

Dear Mr. Avocado,
Thank you for being the catalyst behind a wonderful Spanish Club with some of my Jr. High students today. Who knew making guacamole together could lead to so much conversation and fun. Sometimes as a teacher I forget that my students are actual people and not just part of another group to keep quiet while I tell them what their homework is for the night. Thanks for reminding me how great it is to get to know my students on a personal level, avocado. I guess you really are a super food.

Until next time,
Mrs. Brooks

Bits and Pieces

Here's some bits and pieces of my weekend. Jake was out of town for a youth conference, so I visited Mom and Dad for a few days. We didn't have a lot planned for once and it was nice to just relax and spend time with the parents and Kels.

 

Flowers from Grandma and Grandpa's 60th anniversary/lazy Saturday with the family/Kevin and Michelle's ADORABLE lab pups/planning our Michigan Spring Break/Dad is ready for Spring, clearly

60 Years Together

Grandma June and Grandpa Leroy celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday. Yep, I said 60. That is completely amazing to me. They are such a team; they look out for each other, they help each other, and they giggle with each other from time to time. It's a relationship that I really look up to as a newlywed.

We celebrated as a family last night with dinner and cake.

Thursday Music Post: LISTENER

Mr. Jake here.  I wanted to let you know about one of the coolest bands I've ever heard.  Their lyrics are poetic, the music is awesome, and no one in the band sings.  That's right.  No one sings.  The "lead singer" is called the "vocalist," and he more or less talks, rather than sings.  It's sort of like listening to poetry with music in the background.  I'm usually more of a music guy, but the lyrics this guy writes are amazing.

Without further ado, here is a live version of the song "Wooden Heart" by the band Listener.  Enjoy.