Happy Anniversary

Happy 28th Anniversary Mom and Dad.  Thank you for being such a wonderful example of what a Godly marriage looks like. I am truly blessed to parents like you, and I am so thankful for you both.  I hope God blesses you with many more years.
Love you

Struiksma Happenings

So nothing too exciting has been happening with us. We've been to Palm springs a couple weekends. Once for my grandma's birthday and then for Mothers day. We also went to San Clemente for Memorial weekend with my family. Two weekends ago we went on a 3 day cruise to Mexico with some friends. It was a lot of fun. We went to Ensenda for the day and hung out there at Papas and Beer and did some shopping. It was also my birthday while we were on the boat. So that was a fun way to celebrate turning 24!!! :)  So far 24 hasn't been that different.

Next week we go up north for a shower for Brad's cousin and also for Clear Lake with his family for a week. This is my 8th year going with them up to Clear lake and it has been a great tradition. :)

This weekend is fathers day and my dads birthday so we have a lot of celebrating to do. Then the following week is my moms BIG birthday.

Well thats all for now.

Caribbean Cruise

Wow its almost been 2 weeks since I've been home.
Our cruise was so much fun, and it was a great way to celebrate our 2 year anniversary too!!!

We flew to Puerto Rico and boarded our ship there. We were on Royal Caribbean Adventures of the Sea. The boat was super nice and very big. We stopped at Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, St Maarten, and St. Croix. In Barbados we went on a pirate party cruise and went to a snorkel spot. In St Lucia we took a taxi and went rum tasting, and then went to a beach close to where Dale and Sheri had stayed before and we hung out there all day. In Antigua we went Zip Lining, which was so much fun. There were nine zips and then there was a rope challenge course with it. I must say we were all very tired after finishing b/c the rope course was intense. In St Maarten we took little 2 people sea-doo boat things and got to see the island that way. St Maarten had the prettiest water, it was super blue. In St Croix we went shopping and had a nice lunch and just hung out.

Also, Brad and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary. I can't believe how time has flown by. I remember when all I wanted was to be engaged and then married so badly and now it has already been 2 years. I am so thankful that God placed such a Godly man in my life. I love you babe. :)

Weddings

This post isn't really about anything except that I have a lot of weddings coming up.
Whitney a friend from high school is getting married in Oct
Joey a cousin is getting married in May
Debbie a cousin is getting married sometime this summer.

I just LOVE weddings :)

Life Lately

Here are a few pics of what has been going on with us lately. Nothing too exciting since the new year. We are both working full time and I am going to start subbing 2 days a week at Valley Christian Elementary school so I'm excited to finally start doing that. We both took a day and went snowboarding a couple weeks ago to Mt High. The weather was great and their was lots of snow. This past weekend we went to Palm Springs with the family and did a little shopping, and golfing. Last night we went out for Valentines day to Fish Co. and then saw the movie Valentines Day. It was a nice weekend and Valentines date. :)

2010 New Years Handbook

Got this from my mom. I am going to try to do some of these things for this new year.

Health:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours.
10. Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily and while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:
25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:
32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Hello all,

Well nothing really exciting but I decided I wanted to keep updating more often so here goes nothing.

I have been working full time now for MSU (Material Sales Unlimited a sister company to WCSG) Anyways I will be here full time until Decemeber. I am working for someone while she is on maternity leave. After that I'm hoping to start subbing wherever I can. This weekend I am going to Scottsdale with some girl friends, a much needed weekend getaway. I am really excited to get to spend time with these girls all weekend long, and am excited that they wanted a Married friend to come along. :)

Brad is going on a hunting trip to Wyoming with his dad, and brother Matt. This is a very good hunt that they got and they are super excited about going. They will be gone until the 8th. :( Also a good excuse for me to go away also. :)

So that is what is happening in the life of the Brad & Jenna Struiksma family as of now. I'll keep you updated. :)