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Hi, I’m Jenn. At least everyone calls me that. My name is Jennifer but as I get older, it just sounds too formal and everyone has taken to calling me Jenn anyway, but I insist you spell it with two N’s. I started this blog back in late-2008 just a few short weeks before I married Mr. C (or Ryan). I was feeling so much at the time and was just dying for a creative outlet. I also wanted to be able to share with friends and family what we were up to before and since the wedding, really because there was only an 11 month period between Mr. C and I meeting and saying “I do”. To some friends and family, one spouse or the other was a stranger.
As I continue to write, the blog continues to develop. Maybe someday it will become more of what I want it to be, and maybe someday it will become more interesting as we embark upon the journey of building a family together. Either way, I hope you enjoy what you read and laugh with us as we learn the lessons that God is constantly teaching us. That, or you can just laugh at us. ;)
I live to make people laugh. Baking, photography and design are my passions. I love dogs. I hate cats. My favorite smells are fresh-cut watermelon, freshly mowed grass, that watery smell that comes from streams in the mountains, and orange blossoms in the spring. I’m scared of bats, sharks, sloths, marionette puppets and the dentist. I love coffee but hate Starbucks. I love to sing and I love music. I hate to dance. I love the mountains and the beach equally. I love crafting, creating and decorating. I’m a technology junkie. I’m a nature and science nerd. I hate chick flick movies. I love to read. Horror movies scare me to death. I've got pride for my Dutch heritage. I absolutely hate to exercise. I love fruits and vegetables. I’m addicted to Diet Coke. I like to drive fast. I love long naps. I’ve got a mean sweet tooth and I’ve passed it on to Ryan. I have a serious shoe addiction. I love Jesus.
Jealousy makes you ugly. Envy robs you of your own life. Stand up to bullies. Root for the underdog. Believe, and be satisfied. Fake it till you make it. Never stop LEARNING.
Forgiveness is truly the greatest gift you can offer or receive. Don’t fill your life with people that tear you down – you CAN choose your friends. Nothing feels better than a safe, loving HOME. EXHAUST LIFE!! For goodness sakes, BE ON TIME! Make people see JESUS in you. When you are down, ENCOURAGE someone else. Don’t take life too seriously – laugh every day. Gossip will kill humanity. Change hurts, but it works.
Love is an action word. Don’t underestimate the power of a handwritten note.
PEOPLE always matter. “Fine” is the worst F-word in the English language.
Words hurt; proceed with caution. Take care of your mind and body – you only get one. It’s okay to cry. It’s also okay to ask for help.
Trust is a journey, not a race. You are loved. Always.
This is Ryan, or Mr. C, or just plain "CORUM" as all his friends tend to call him. He’s my wonderful hubby of 2+ years and though he doesn’t write in the blog, he’s a definite contributor. He’s handsome, talented and hard-working. Just like his mom, he’s a big dreamer and has great aspirations for his life. He’s a man of many trades and a man of even more hobbies. He’s a real man’s man! Rock climbing, basketball, motorcycles and more. Though it’s just us for now, I know he’s excited to become a father in the future, and, like me, he’s hoping for boys!
Loves basketball – playing and watching. Loves rock climbing and the great outdoors. Gets goofy when things get tough. Loves fruit, especially blueberries. Doesn’t love vegetables. Thinks Kobe Bryant is a jerk. Likes “Bay Area” teams that his wife loathes. Is an awesome dancer – serious rhythm and moves. Plays guitar, and occasionally, the banjo. Is passionate about music. Wants a Toyota Tacoma truck more than anything. Loves a good massage. Adores dogs, especially ours. Likes to run. Loves anything Nike. Digs caramel-dipped apples. Eats really really fast. Is passionate about In N Out burgers and fries. Will go miles out of his way for Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf or Peet's Coffee. Seems to know "someone" in every town we travel to. Has an extraordinary sense of direction.
Because we don’t yet have kids, Jackson, or Jack for short, is one of the highlights of our family. He’s our "fur baby". He picked us at random, but we think he made a good decision. He sleeps and lays around a lot. He goes bananas for a thrown tennis ball. His bark is scary, but he is not. He’s very protective. He eats like a horse. He’s got nine lives – at least he’s lived through two of them already. He’s the most beautiful dog ever, at least we think so. He loves long walks, especially off his leash. He listens well. He adores Ryan. He loves his tummy and that “special spot” on his neck scratched. He’d give anything to lay on the couch or bed with us, but is not allowed. He’s an incredible gopher hunter. He loves a good bone or ball to munch on. He loves car rides, windows down, of course, and road trips. He's really camera-shy. He’s only truly happy when we are both home and in the same room.
This is Ryan, or Mr. C, or just plain "CORUM" as all his friends tend to call him. He’s my wonderful hubby of 2+ years and though he doesn’t write in the blog, he’s a definite contributor. He’s handsome, talented and hard-working. Just like his mom, he’s a big dreamer and has great aspirations for his life. He’s a man of many trades and a man of even more hobbies. He’s a real man’s man! Rock climbing, basketball, motorcycles and more. Though it’s just us for now, I know he’s excited to become a father in the future, and, like me, he’s hoping for boys! 
Because we don’t yet have kids, Jackson, or Jack for short, is one of the highlights of our family. He’s our "fur baby". He picked us at random, but we think he made a good decision. He sleeps and lays around a lot. He goes bananas for a thrown tennis ball. His bark is scary, but he is not. He’s very protective. He eats like a horse. He’s got nine lives – at least he’s lived through two of them already. He’s the most beautiful dog ever, at least we think so. He loves long walks, especially off his leash. He listens well. He adores Ryan. He loves his tummy and that “special spot” on his neck scratched. He’d give anything to lay on the couch or bed with us, but is not allowed. He’s an incredible gopher hunter. He loves a good bone or ball to munch on. He loves car rides, windows down, of course, and road trips. He's really camera-shy. He’s only truly happy when we are both home and in the same room.