Lucky

Today I feel pretty darn lucky. Sometimes we just have those days. Days that we REALIZE how lucky we are. Or even more, how blessed we are. It isn't just luck is it?

Things that are floating around in my head:

I go to an amazing university. I'm surrounded by such GOOD people. Even though most of them are super competitive and all, they are good people and they are very kind. My teacher today muted the first few minutes of a clip because it had a swear word in it. We all kind of giggled. But I love that!

I love what I study. Now that I am only in major classes I'm realizing how much I love school. Today in my athletic training class we learned about the force/length curve and the force/velocity curve relating to skeletal muscle. Sounds like non-sense. But I loved it. I love the human body.

All of my family lives nearby. Last night Jordan and I went over to my parents house to get a few things done. We ended up talking with my parents for a few hours. My dad told us some stories and we laughed and laughed. I'm so lucky to be able to see them whenever I want.

We have two cars. Jordan and I did months and months with only one car. Having two cars saves us so much time and money. I do really miss driving with him everywhere though.

We live in a cute house. Although it was so so gross when we first moved in, it really is turning into home. It's clean, warm, and has Jordan in it. I really love being home.

My new family is wonderful. And wonderful is an understatement. Heather and Ashleigh are so cute, friendly, and kind to everyone. They are such inspiring mothers to me and I look up to them so much. Chase is such a hoot and he and I clicked from the moment we met. Jordan's mom and dad have loved me like I am their own child. I feel so comfortable around them. I think I was always supposed to be a part of his family.

Jordan and I both have awesome jobs. He's able to pull of working full time while going to school. I only work part time but look forward to it everyday. It is such a good break from school. And the people I work with are so funny and fun-loving.

And not to mention I'm married to Jordan McKee. No one quite understands me like that boy does. He just gets me. And that's why he continues to tickle me even though I tell him how much I hate it.

Life is good. So today I am going to forget all that is wrong, and just enjoy. :)

Snow in Jerusalem

I am really missing this place right now.

I look through all my pictures way too much. It's hard to believe I have been home longer than I was even there. But this week it actually snowed in Jerusalem! It's absolutely crazy for me to imagine since there was not even a thought of snow when I was there.

This place is beautiful ALWAYS. One day I hope to be there when it's covered in snow. :)

Real Life

School came with a slap in the face that we really do live in real life. We really do have homework and we really do have to study.

But this morning everything got even better. I noticed in the shower that there wasn't very much water pressure. I hate showers like that. So I mentioned it to Jord but he didn't know why it would have been like that either.

Neither of us realized until we left for work and school at 8:00 am. 

Jordan: "Hey Mad, look outside in our backyard, it looks like the snow is starting to melt!"

Me: "Wow! That does look cool. I'm surprised the snow is melting... it's still really cold outside."

......

Jordan: "Um... Our backyard is flooding".

Sweet. Of course. WHY IS OUR BACKYARD FLOODING?!?!?!

Water was everywhere. The next hour consisted of prayers, shoveling, and frustration. First we began shoveling the backyard for the main water line. Then I called a random sprinkler man and he told me that most of the time (80%) the main water line was in the front yard. So we took the 80% risk and began shoveling the front yard. 

I'm sure the neighbors thought we were crazy. 'Why in the world would they be shoveling their lawn?'

Oh, you will find out soon. The water is creeping your way.

BUT we found it. Jordan was able to turn off the water and I watched as the water slowly absorbed into our lawn. This is the aftermath.

I'm sorry I don't have pictures of the yard during it all... but it really wasn't very funny at the time nor did I feel the need to take pictures in the middle of a crisis. 

So that's our story for the day. After it all happened we made ourselves feel better by saying everything that could have happened that didn't.

"At least the water didn't flood into our house?"    "Yeah."

"We're lucky we noticed that the snow wasn't actually melting?"     "Yeah."

"Good thing that sprinkler guy told us that it was probably in the front yard?"    "Yeah."

"Luckily I had these dang cute boots to wear. My feet didn't get wet at all."

Thanks mom for helping me always be prepared. And for letting me get these in pink.

First Day of School

So it isn't REALLY my first day of school... I've been going to school for way too long. But it sure feels like it.

I have mixed emotions. I love learning. I am so happy to be back at school. But I feel like school is going to take my life away. I was enjoying it so much.

But then I went to my first class this morning and my teacher called role. He asked for "Madelyne McKee?". Best part of my day. I'm a McKee. :)

I'm crossing my fingers that my next class calls role. It's just kind of fun.

Oh, and my ID card says Madelyne McKee on it too. I like that a lot too.

Sick

There is something yucky going around in our family.

Jord and I had to leave "Les Miserables" half way through to take me home. Sick. Way sick.

I think I forget how bad I hate the flu. But as soon as I get it I am quickly reminded of how HORRIBLE it is.

Chelsie, James, Skyler, Matthew, Me. Who's next?

Jordan has been an angel. He's been up all night taking care of me. Holding my hair back, finding tv shows for me to watch on Netflix, rubbing my back, buying me gatorade, telling me how beautiful I am even when I'm sick.... name it, he's done it.

And I thanked him by getting him sick. So now we are both in bed, miserable.

Happy New Years! At least we've lost a couple of pounds already without having to try! We've got everyone else beat.