What???

The first words I heard this morning were: "Its going to be -28 today, but it will feel much colder." I decided not to get up.

Its a Wonderful Night

So for the past four days I've been laying on my couch trying to feel better. I can't believe how much this head cold took out of me. It started as just a cough and snowballed into me being sicker than I have been in a long time. Tonight I am finally feeling more like myself. Every day I have been wanting to watch a Christmas movie. I mean as long as it is snowing outside (-20) and I am in here laying on the couch why not try to still get in the Christmas spirit! The Blockbuster down the street from us seemed to be out of Christmas movies and until tonight I have been sadly disappointed with TV's options. BUT tonight the classic "Its a Wonderful Life" was on. Andy had never seen it, and watching it has always been a tradition for my family. Needless to say it turned into a 'wonderful night'. I know its an old movie, but there is something so sweet and touching about the message. I find myself crying when Harry gives the final toast or Annie empties out her secret money jar. It is a movie about love and family, and it was a perfect way to get me feeling a bit better. Andy, who has been attempting to accomplish missions, salvage information,and destroy the death star today, took a break and enjoyed the movie with me. All in all a great night.

Christmas Time

Our first Christmas together!

Let is snow, Let it snow, Let is snow!!!

I can't pretend anymore that its still Autumn. Today we drove our car out of the parking garage into a winter wonderland. It is beautiful...but wet, cold, icy, and did I mention cold? No seriously it is beautiful here today. We came home from church, driving ever so slowly, but enjoying the view. We have no where to go and lots of hot chocolate, so today should be one of those lovely winter days!!!

Kindergarten Engineer

So some people say that a good guy is hard to find. That may be true for some, but all I know is that I found a great one!!! Today Andy had the day off while I had to go to Kindergarten. Another fun filled day of painting, coloring, and story time for me! But today was a bit different it included and one more special event. Just for the fun of it we had arranged for Andy to bring his guitar to class and sing Christmas carols with my kids. I wanted my class to meet my handsome husband, but truthfully I really wanted Andy to see the cute kids I keep telling him about. He was able to experience first hand just how adorable they are. For instance we were talking about guitars and where the kids had seen them before. I was expecting answers such as church and older brothers and sisters or maybe even on TV, but the answer I received first was "I've seen guitar hero." We also had to sing Jingle Bells six times just so each child had a chance to ring the bells. One child was so excited that she was bouncing up and down in the first row, one was upset about not knowing all the words so sat there just frowning, and finally one was trying so hard to learn the words that he sang each song with his brow furrowed. All in all they loved it!! Andy stayed for story time and got to participate in such activities as opening apple sauce for a little girl and helping another one put on her gloves. (Gloves seem to be particularly difficult) We had lots of fun and I think he might just be asked back :)

Here's Our Apartment

A Long Overdue Win

A long overdue win... After four straight years of losses due to last minute touchdowns, poor coaching, and just general bad play, Lehigh destroyed Lafayette today, at Lafayette, 31-15.  While there are telecast parties all over the U.S., there are in fact none in Canada.  So I couldn't watch the game, but it's still nice to have a victory over them.  

A little history... It was the 144th time the two teams have met.  It is the most played rivalry in college football history and also the longest running consecutively played rivalry (since 1897).  Lafayette holds the lead over Lehigh in the rivalry game, with a record of 76-63-5.  I'm fairly confident that this year was the start of a fifteen year winning streak for our boys, so I'm expecting that statistic to be revised.  Check back in 2022.

An eye witness view, sort of... Zoom was at the stadium, but couldn't get tickets.  So my brother, a Lehigh grad as well, decided to heckle the Lehigh tailgaters.  On several occasions he was on the brink of starting a disturbance, before admitting he was just messing with people.  To each his own.  

My memories... Sophomore and Junior year, we went undefeated and at one point had the longest unbeaten streak in NCAA Div I football, capping off each year with a win against Lafayette.  During my undergrad years, Lehigh was 3-1 against Lafayette.  My favorite chant at the rivalry game is "Safety School" for two reasons.  The first being that it is true, for a large percentage of applicants to Lehigh, they also apply to Lafayette in case they don't get accepted.  And secondly, Lafayette doesn't have a comeback for it.  

In honor of the victory, I leave you with the words of our school song:

Raise up that...

Old silver goblet, with Lehigh upon it

And we'll open up another keg of beer (more beer!)

'Cause we all came to college

But we didn't come for knowledge

So let's raise hell while we're here

Prom :)

Imperial Oil's Christmas Party! Really how often do we have the chance to dress up as adults?  We had so much fun! 

Hi Ho Cheerios

So I'm no professional, but I do try my best.  Coming from an Italian family I have a few family secrets up my sleeve and I think for the most part Andy would declare that I'm a good cook.  I'm not entirely sure, but I think so.  He tends to be nice about it when I know its not entirely truthful.  For instance the other night I attempted mash potatoes, that although have come perfect in the past, looked more like they had been chewed and brought back up than anything remotely appitizing.  I couldn't stomache  more than a bite or two, but my devoted husband ate an entire helping while trying to convince me they were fine.  He didn't argue though when I threw out the leftovers.  But seriously for the most part I do well.  On Tuesdays and Fridays I have night commitments, so I usually try to prepare dinner ahead of time.  Well, this past Tuesday the buffet was left overs.  We had a couple of options in the fridge and I figured it would be best to use up what we had.  Instead of choosing off the menu Andy said he' have cereal.  I took this as a " I don't really like the leftovers and will settle for something simple I don't have to clean up." So I then offered to make something new coming up with plenty of intriguing options.  It was then that he stated that we never have cereal for dinner, in a almost disappointed tone.  What??? I steer clear of cereal even in the morning.  I feel like it is milky crackers, not a meal.  Andy actually asked that we put cereal in the rotation and include it in our daily consideration of evening meals.  Stunned I just looked at him, and then I told him I had to blog about this.  Unbelievable! Everyone always told me that the way to a man's heart was through his stomach.  I took this to mean learn how to make pies, and cookies; sauces, and pot roasts.  If the truth be known the actual interpretation is "Buy him a bowl of cheerios, and you'll be a hit!"  Oh brother!

Eggnog Latte

I love those days that start out relaxing and continue on in that manner.  Yesterday was one such day.  Andy and I started out with one goal in mind.  Starbucks commenced their Christmas season with the return of their holiday drinks this week; we wanted to start celebrating with them.  So off to the mall we went with eggnog lattes on our mind.  While drinking our hot beverages and touring the mall we happened upon a few sales...how fun!  We have been searching for some pictures to hang on our bare walls.  Although most of the house looks like a home, two of our rooms felt a bit bachloresk.  So for the past month we've been searching.  Who would have guessed that while we were just strolling by, with no intention to purchase, the two most perfect pictures would be staring right at us ON SALE.  Thrilled at our new purchase we used our new found energy to discuss what gifts we might buy our families for Christmas.  After each of us helping debate who would like what and where and when do we find each item we started to discuss our Christmas plans.  This year we have made the decision to purchase one big gift together that would be for the two of us.  We had decided a month or so ago that this Merry Christmas to us gift would be a video camera.  Just as we are confirming these plans we walk by the Sony store where they as well are having  a SALE.  Someone must have phoned ahead and told them that we were coming.  So I guess we decided to celebrate Christmas a bit early (in true Canadian style...since they are playing Christmas music and hanging lights already).  So what was meant to be a short, simple, financially frugal trip to the mall turned into a longer, exciting, found everything we needed on sale trip.  I love days like these...and just had to share. I'm tempted to go out for Lattes again next week. :) 

OHH and with our new camera in hand you can be sure to look out for the video tour of our casa!

Favorite Color

At some point in our lives we were all asked what our favorite color was.  For me this was a question that although consistently answered with the utmost integrity was still answered differently almost every time it was asked.  For me a favorite color is like your favorite drink: it may be lemonade in July, but on a cold winter day you'll be saying hot chocolate.  My favorite color changes with the mood I'm  in, the stage of life I'm going through, and most importantly context.  If I'm commenting on curtains pink suddenly doesn't look so inviting, but it is quickly again my top runner when I pick out a new purse.  Just as a testament to how different Andy and I truly are, his favorite color has never and seems to never be in danger of changing.  Although he will consistently tell me it is my choice when picking out colors for the bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen, when asking his opinion I am always assured of my answer.  Blue not to be confused with turquoise or periwinkle...just simple blue.  So this year, as we are starting to map out some of our new Christmas traditions Andy, without even realizing it, picked out blue Christmas lights, a blue stocking, and hopes to find a blue 'ish' star for our tree.  I guess green and red are out. The Prescott's celebrate the season simply blue. 

Happy Holidays!!!

So in Canada they celebrate Thanksgiving at the beginning of October.  That means that Halloween is after Thanksgiving, a concept I am still trying to get use to.  We aren't quite sure if the Canadians stole our Pilgrim story to tell, or if they are just remarkably similar ;)  In any case, the great thing is that we start celebrating Christmas much sooner.  Everyone is already getting set for the big day; Christmas lights went up the day after  Halloween.  So we decided to embrace our new culture and join in the festivities.   As you can see the weather cooperates around here, so it actually feels like Christmas as well! 

Canadian Politics

I am unashamed to say that I know very little about Canadian politics.  I know enough about their government to understand it is run very different from the United States, but unless I am about to have a say in their governing strategies I'm not to upset about it.  I am willing to learn, and by living in this country I am sure I will soon enough.  For instance I don't know who the Premier is at the moment or who is Prime Minister.  I plan on finding out, but I think most of my fellow Americans would need a reminder in order to call to mind these names.  In contrast every Canadian knows who is President. In fact in an 'online' vote (just for fun ...and I couldn't even believe this was happening) the Canadians voted on who they wanted to be President.  What?? I can't believe how much they follow our politics.  I sat in on a history class the other day at a nearby college.  The professor went into a tangent all about American Presidents.  The sermon I heard on Sunday (  a church I was visiting ) ended with a quote from Obama.  I guess in a way it makes me feel ignorant. I should know more about other countries governments and their leaders.  On the other hand I feel special that they are that interested in my country.  They only pretended to vote, but I actually got to.  It also makes me feel a sense of responsibility.  Our country is a leader and we need to be active in what our country is doing. I have no voice here in Canada, but I do in Texas and in the United States.  What am I doing with it?  I was excited about this election for one reason (I really couldn't find any other reason to be happy about it) we as Americans spoke.  We made time in our daily lives to speak....we voted and not just the few but we set records last Tuesday....we came out and used the rights that were given to us by so many who died to protect and provide them.  I like my new home, but I'm very proud to be an American.  

Our Beautiful Country

The view from our Balcony!! BRRRR

Andy looking Canadian :)

It happened

We woke up today to a blanket of white covering what we now call home.  Well, at least I know now that my jacket works.  I have recess duty tomorrow so we'll see how it holds up when I'm not just running from the store to my car!

The big questions

So our church has been doing a series called "Life's tough Questions."  I am so excited to be in a church that isn't afraid to ask things that seem almost too hard to explore.  The truth of course is that God is bigger than everything and big enough for anything we bring to Him.  So the past month has brought serious discussions and bold preaching.  I've loved it! Today we tackled the popular "science vs God" debate.  In summary our pastor spoke on the Why of creation being the Bible's focal point and it being so often missed because we are so caught up in the How.  He gave lots of statistics and quotes that clearly showed that a Christian can be a scientist and one does not negate the other.  Personally I find it arrogant that we as humans believe that we know enough to draw up a debate with God.  We were convinced at one time that the world was flat until Columbus, and how many ridiculous theories about the human body that were strongly believed to be true were negated once we cut open a cadaver?  The point is that we don't have the whole story, and so faith does play a part in our world perspective.  Whether it be faith in a hypothesis or faith in a Creator we believe to make sense out of our existence.  I know that I am not the world's most educated on this topic and I know that these arguments disturb many.  I guess I just feel that seeing and knowing God in my personal life is evidence of His existence and the details I will wait to speak on until He explains it to me face to face.  I know people aren't satisfied with a non-answer.  But who is to say that we are suppose to have an answer? Maybe we are just to believe,  and allow God to confirm it within us.

Stanley Cup of Baseball

So this week Andy and I popped the cork off a Champagne bottle to quietly celebrate the Phillies victory in the World Series this year.  For almost every game we hosted a small party.  We have found a few Canadians that were willing to enjoy the sport of baseball with us...and put up with Andy's antics during the game.  Anyway, we made cheese steaks and hot dogs just to try and recreate the scene up here in snow country.  All in all we enjoyed our World Series week; for a few moments we almost felt back in the City of Brotherly Love.  Of course that was short lived when we were met with blank stares by people at work when we came in celebrating a World Series victory.  After explaining that it was the 'Stanley Cup' of baseball we finally got a smile and the congrats we had hoped for.  All in all a great week!

By the way

Brad Lidge for Michael Bourne was the best trade Ed Wade over made for the Phillies.

Of course he was the Astros GM at the time...

Philadelphia Philies - 2008 World Series Champions

It hasn't quite set in yet, but the champagne is on ice no longer.

25 years since the last title in the city.

28 since the last time the Phils won.

Tonight the wait is over.  Danielle and Kyle were there.  I have already been told by Amanda that she is cutting class for the parade (Friday at Noon, Eastern time).  It starts out front of Zoomie's office building, he plans on attending.  

All in all, it was an impressive season.  The bullpen was perfect all season.  Ryan Howard is in the running for his second MVP. 

But most importantly, the Philadelphia Phillies are World Series Champions!!

Last day??

So today we see if the Phillies will win it at home.  Game 51/2 here we go!  I'll give you the update after the game.

Game 1

First off, I don't know what that "moment of silence" stuff was about.

Game one... it was a little intense.  Cole was awesome, 7 innings, 2 runs.  The hitting was not so great.  Chase was good, of course.  Werth had a great game.  Shane played well.  Jimmy Rollins was swinging at anything but strikes.  I don't know what Howard's deal is.  I'm waiting for him to come around, I'm sure he will, but man he's been hitting poorly.  

But the bullpen was awesome, and that was all we needed.  

Jim Caple (for ESPN) picked the Rays to sweep.  He said that the AL vs the NL in this Series is like the MLB vs AAA minors.  Well I'm finished with that guy and all of his articles.  

Game 2 is tomorrow.  Let's Go Phils!!

Day 1

So today is the day....Lets all have a moment of silence for the Phills...and hope they can make some history!

Long awaited and still waiting

After 15 years, the Phils find themselves in the World Series.  It's difficult to capture my emotions.  Certainly euphoria on Wednesday night.  A convincing win to clinch the series.  (Although there are those at Fox who would lead you to believe the Dodgers still have a chance.)  Then determination on Thursday, we need to prepare for Tampa.  Until the 7th inning, then that was out the window.  More of the same last night, and now the waiting game.  So tonight all questions are answered, until Wednesday.

In other news, we played dodge ball yesterday for two hours and it feels like I ran a marathon.  I have no energy and I ache.  I'm disappointed with myself.   

TGIF

So I am sure that you are all anxiously awaiting a response from the Prescott's concerning Wednesday nights' game.  Andy is so excited that I told him he has to blog because I just can't capture that much enthusiasm.  So stay tuned :) 

  As for the other events of our week, we just came back from a great weekend spent with our friends in Houston.  It was so good to see all of you, and just to be back.  We miss being Texans.

This week I started my new job at Trinity Christian School as a paraprofessional for a kindergarten classroom.  I am now daily reminded just how cute five year-olds are.  I am also reminded how dramatic life can be at that age.  A loose tooth is almost as exciting as Christmas and memorizing your telephone number gives you a sticker on the bulletin board.  (I'm not exaggerating....a sticker!!)  This week I've been sent back in time to a day when nap time is scheduled in and snack time includes your favorite story read to you.  Where you meet your best friend going down the slide at recess and your day is ruined by spilling your milk.  I have to say that I'm enjoying it, and I'm excited to go back to kindergarten on Tuesday.

'Visionary'

So here is a poem I wrote a while ago, but I still like! I just thought I would share.

'Visionary'

What are you writing?

I don't know he said

Some of nothing, a scribbled note

A bit of everything, just something I wrote

Then with thoughtful surprise he returned to his page

An intriguing resolve refocused his gaze

Well, what's it about?

I don't know he replied

Butterflies melting and June bugs that sew

Make-believe countries and places I know

Maybe sun drops smiling with crowns on their heads

Apple seeds stewing on sizzling sleds

Silently glancing he winked with a sigh

His rustling pages reclaiming his eye

Well, what's your idea?

He smirked and then smiled

Symphonies unraveling and tapestries that sing

Clouds that tell stories of princes and kings

A dance where you laugh and kick till you bend

Fly as you melt and leap, leap till the end

His pen kept its tapping as he drifted away

No doubt contemplating this movement array.

Why are you writting?

His ears perked to a grin...and his pen was laid down

....Ah my friend you have asked a good question...

To dare and inspire dreams that have fallen

To awake dormant minds for children to crawl in

For nonsense to be; imagination to breath

Igniting the seas, reasons to believe

For there's endless horizons where hues may be spoken

Colors splashed within reach of lives that are broken

Carla Jeanne Prescott

( and in all fairness I must give credit to my editor Harlan Alford)

Happy Holidays

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I have never been so excited to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving.  It feels much to early in the year to be eating turkey and stuffing, but it does feel like a great weekend to fly to Texas. I'm so excited to go back.  For those of you in H-town...can't wait to see you!!! 

Its late...but we have to finish the derby

Andy is just about to beat the Wii home run derby. So even though we said we were going to bed by ten; what we really meant was after he won :) For those of you who are not up to speed let me catch you up on the Phillies status.  They have just advanced to the NLCS (which translated is National League Championship Series)  If they win this we are in the World Series!!!! The tension and excitement in our living room is unbelievable.  

So, it has been a while since I wrote.  It has been a busy week.  There are ups and downs to moving and leaving one life to start one somewhere else.  The transition is made easier when you know God has lead you to this new place.  This past weekend Andy and I have just felt God confirming that we are to be here and His promise to take care of us.  So what happened?? Well, I guess nothing remarkable, but we had three straight nights of hanging out with new friends.  I guess you don't expect to find a fit so quickly.  We have only been here two months and yet we have found a home church, joined a small group, I'm dancing with a company, and we've met quite a few young couples in the area.  I never expected to be friendless for two years, but I also wasn't expecting to feel connected so quickly.  God knows what we need and provides in ways that we never thought possible.  It seems that in every stage of life I've always doubted that He could ....but He can and does.  The sermon on Sunday was on doubt.  How many times do we doubt God?  If we are human then probably quite a few times.  The pastor was speaking about what we do with doubt.  Just because we have it doesn't mean we have to believe it...hmmm think about that.  What if we always questioned our doubt.  What if every time it posed a question in our heads we questioned back.....Well, that's a new goal...a new perspective...well, its late...I'll write more  tomorrow.

Reflection on other post

This is simply for the few ...and I'm sure it is just a few...who are confused at the September 27th post.  First of all I think most of you know which one of us post each blog...but ...anyway...The Phillies won the Northeast division.  Meaning they made the play offs.  The Mets well....I'm sure you get the picture...we are very excited!!!!

Pray for our country

I just finished my study for the day on 2 Timothy.  Today my devotional focused on Paul's words to Timothy encouraging him to stand firm in his faith.  How many times do we face shame because of our faith?  How many times do we not pray at a restaurant or not pray before a meal when we are in front of non-believers.  How many times do we bring up the name of Christ in conversation? Or even acknowledge Him in conversations that deserve His mention.  How many times do we laugh at a joke or participate in a conversation that goes against everything that as Christians we are to stand for.  Or how many times do we pray for or with someone or even tell them we will pray for them when they express a hard situation in their life?  I don't feel that I am ashamed of my faith because if someone asks if I am a Christian I'll say yes.  Is this really enough? I don't think so.  Can others tell who I live for without asking me? Do others see in my words, work ethic, actions, and motives something that is different? something that reflects Christ?  I hope so.  We don't face the same persecution that Timothy and Paul were up against, but that doesn't mean we don't give in to pressure all the same.  I am currently watching the Presidential debate that we recorded from last week.  I desperately want to vote for a President who can demonstrate personal conviction and take a stand whether or not it is popular with their party.  Andy and I have started to daily pray for this election; it has both of us a bit nervous.  If we want America to be a country that takes a stand for Christ even morality we need to have it start with us in the daily routine.

NL East Champs

The Phillies rule, and the Mets drool.

Bowling!!!

So Monday night Andy and I set out to have another adventure.  This time we decided to go bowling at  nearby mall.  Every now and then we realize that 'we aren't in Kansas anymore.' We had been told that Canada did have ten pin bowling, but we were misinformed.  So I picked up what looked like a shot put and threw it as hard as I could down the lane toward five pins.  Even though there are only five pins every round the high score on this game is 450 a 150 increase from the ten pin game.  I'm not sure how this happened.  My favorite part about this new game is that I'm good at it.  For the most part I go bowling or go play any sport for that matter with Andy and I'm usually in for a little lesson in humility.  I was pleasantly surprised by my new found talent, I'm not so sure Andy was as pleased as me at discovering it :) 

An important year for rock and roll

The following rockers died at 27:  Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain.  In the coming year, I will have experienced more life than any of them.  And as my "favorite" sister-in-law pointed out, it's never too late to record an album.

My favorite hockey player ever, Ron Hextall, had his number 27 retired by the Philadelphia Flyers.  

Florida, the 27th state.

There are 27 constitutional amendments.

27 outs in a baseball game.

27 years old today.

I have left my "mid-20's" and am now in my "mid-to-late-20's".

Happy Birthday Andy!!!

I love reasons to celebrate and today I have a great reason to throw my hands up and party.  Three months ago I married my best friend and the best looking guy I've ever seen :)  He gives me reasons to wake up with a smile everyday.  For those of you who know Andy you'll know that every chance he gets he makes you laugh.  Well, I have the privilege of being his audience daily.   Being married for only three months I have already seen what a great listener he really is ( I guess I like to talk a bunch) and just how patient, genuine, and compassionate he can be.  I could go on for hours on just how great he is, but he might read this and start to blush.  So I'll just say from my heart that he is truly a gift from God to me.  So what a day to celebrate! Happy Birthday Andy!!!!

A whole new world

So when we moved to Canada I knew life would change a bit.  I was newly married and moving somewhere cold.   Other than those two major changes (single to married; hot winters to frozen solid Septembers) I thought everything else would be the same. I was unaware that Canadians have been deprived of what you and I might call ordinary foods we take for granted.  I know that Mexican food will always taste better in Houston than in Rochester just as Rochester will always have every Italian food known to man when Houston doesn't know what Ricotta cheese is.  However I was unaware that anyone in North America wouldn't know what pepperoni is.  Andy is very upset at this.  We also have found that german chocolate cake is discontinued in Calgary, which I might add is all Andy wants for his birthday on Monday.  Finally no one here knows what apple cider is.  It is fall here already and I thought it would be nice to sip on some hot cider and remember my home in NY.  This is not really an option.  I've asked numerous people and they give me a blank stare as if I'm talking a different language.  I have found that the Starbucks here offers a hot cider imitation, but it still isn't the same.  I'm still exploring my new home and enjoying most of my finds, but I'm reminded every now and then that I am far from home.

a hurricane poem

All of the Huss's and all of the dogs,

Went to escape the hurricane.

How many dogs will leave the Huss's?

Not as many as came.

We're praying for everyone in Houston.

Birds vs Boys

Every experience you have is an opportunity to learn something new about yourself, your friends, life, or just the world.  I think being married is one of those experiences that takes this simple truth and magnifies it by 100 percent.  I'm constantly learning more about myself,  Andy, and in our special situation the Philadelphia sport teams.  I was under the impression that tonight was just another ordinary football game.  Little did I know.  Apparently the Eagles and the Cowboys are classic rivals.  I saw my husband transformed into what I guess is called a die hard fan.  To do my part I took dinner off the stove and ordered a pizza.  If we are going to celebrate this much over a Monday night game, we may as well do it right.  So pizza and beer....what a way to watch the birds on their way to conquer the boys.

EEEEEEk Ike

It is easy to sit and watch the news and feel very distant from the situations they are reporting on.  This week that was not the case.  I turned on the news Saturday morning and saw streets that I had walked on, driven on, and called home just couple short months ago.  When I was in Houston during Rita I remember people calling me being so worried about my safety.  I was safely evacuated and more attentive to what damage was happening to the city and how I could help than my personal situation.  I didn't experience moments of panic or fear. I was safe and I knew it.  For my parents it was another story.  They only saw the photographs from the newscast and couldn't reach me on my cell.  I finally know how they feel.  Although not blood related, Andy and I have family in Houston.  So to all of you (who we can't reach by phone though we've tried and tried) know that we are praying for you.  I'm sure that you are all safe, but that doesn't mean that your daily lives haven't been affected by this storm.  We love you all.  Let us know how we can pray and if there  is a way for us to help out.  Hope to talk to you soon!

rocky

Temple is playing football at Buffalo today and the Buffalo band and stadium keep playing songs from the Rocky soundtrack (Eye of the Tiger and Go Fly Now).  Temple is a Philadelphia school.  If Buffalo wants to pump up their team, someone should write a song about hot wings.  Instead they steal Philly's song to pump up their team.  And they're not the only one.  This happens all the time.  Write your own awesome inspirational songs!!  

In other news, Carla and I were talking and she claimed she had "nothing else to say."  I laughed at this.

A new favorite

So those of you who know me well have been asked as least once to sit and watch an episode of Prison Break.  It started four years ago when unsuspectingly I happened upon an episode.  Since then I have converted many of my friends, family, and even some acquaintances to Prison Break mania.  Season four has just started, and I am still one of the shows favorite fans, but lately I have begun to expand my horizons.  I'm not sure how we started to watch this show ( and yes this one is 'we' Andy has proven to be a bit resistant to jumping on the Prison Break mania band wagon...but we'll get there..anyway, this new show is a favorite for both him and I)  but it has proven entertaining.  So drum role please....its House.  I know maybe not what you were thinking, but it keeps us guessing.  Andy who loves any sort of puzzle gets as excited as I do ( which is quite a feat) at guessing how they will cure their newest patient.  The only draw back to the show surfaced this week when I woke up with a sore throat.  I spent the morning contemplating how many different infections or types of bacteria could have somehow entered my system.  And I was quick not to overrule the sneaky or unsuspecting ways that these things sneak up on you.  You never know a leaky faucet,  a flea on a dog ...I might have walked by ...a dirty door handle, fumes from a car a couple of miles away.  These all carry germs and House always seems to find the most crucial detail in something ridiculous.   I ended up having a head cold, but many other diagnoses scared me first.  Andy thinks I'm crazy...and I'll admit I think I am a bit.  I didn't mean to get so bent out of shape over a head cold; I just wanted to be cautious.  Shows can affect you more than you know...I mean put me in prison...I'll get out.... 

Wednesday

I never valued my automatic car like I should have.  It is amazing when something is gone how much you can miss it.  I drove my wonderful husband to work this morning. Interpretation being that I drove my new standard in rush hour traffic right to the heart of downtown Calgary.  Up until today I've been so proud of how well I've been doing with this new challenge.  Lets just say that I came home today a bit on the humbler side.  I still made it home, and although my mood was temporarily not pleasant that soon changed.  I am currently watching What Not to Wear and eating an avocado, so the day has improved.  I'll keep you all posted.

I'm back

So this weekend  consisted of 30 hours of dancing for me.  Crazy, but lots of fun.  So I needed a day or two to catch up on life...but now I'm back.  Today we are going to try some 'deep thoughts' from Carla.  No really I've been thinking about something these past few days.  What is prayer and what does it have to do with our lives?  I'm studying Timothy right now and the devotional I am in brings these questions up.  I guess my normal response would be to repeat what I've always known about prayer.  It is talking to God, and so it allows us to thank, ask, repent, and lift up others to God.  I believe all this, but I stopped the other day and questioned my answer.  Yes, prayer is to talk to God, to thank Him, to be real with Him, and allow us access to Him, but it is so much more.  It is time for God to talk to us as well.  It is time for us to lift up others  to Him because we believe that He can work in their lives.  Prayer is done to change us and others.  Do I pray to bring change to my own heart as well as to others lives? Do I pray for my family and friends actually believing that He can heal wounds, soften harden hearts, mend families, and change lives; or do I just pray because I am suppose to?  My devotional actually asked the question, If every other Christian's prayer life was like yours how would this world be changed?  I have to say this convicted me.  I want my prayer life to be a source of change in this world.  I want to pray anticipating that God will respond and that people and families I pray for will be touched.  I guess it is just allowing faith to present itself even more in my prayer life.  To believe my God is big enough to answer.  Just thoughts to ponder.  (For those of you who have no idea what I am talking about...I'd love to explain more...shoot me an e-mail at pcjprescott@gmail.com) 

Snow in August??? Where am I?

So I went to bed last night a bit on the colder rather than hotter side.  I know that Canada is going to be a bit colder than Texas, but I was under the impression that the regulations for the month of August called for a little warmer weather.  As I shivered out of bed this morning I saw the forecast at 8 degrees.  Remembering that this was Celsius comforted me a little.  So the real temperature (or at least one my fellow Americans can relate to) was around 45.  So I'm being a bit dramatic for some of you I'm sure. I just thought I'd have at least a month and a half to find a good winter coat.  I was informed today by some of my new friends that I have closer to a two week time limit.  This being my first weekend of dance rehearsals I drag my cold little self to the studio and try to warm up my muscles before rehearsals begin.  It was then that I heard reports of snow just an hour north of Calgary, my new home.  I almost bought a ticket to Houston today.....I at least thought how I'd like to.

Well, Andy had a meeting today that lasted from 8am to 9pm...which has made my day particularly  boring, but since he isn't writing today I may as well say that the  Phillies are playing the Cubs and winning.  This is the one condition that Andy knew before we were married. Chicago holds a special place in my heart...so although I am now a devote Phillies  fan; he lets me cheer for the cubs when they play the Phillies...a big deal for those of you who know Andy.  So lets hope these cubs shape up.  Since I don't think you'd be interested in my adventure of the day ( buying a vacuum cleaner) I think I'll sign off till tomorrow and cheer my team on.

c-a-c-c-i-a-t-o-r-e

...of the chicken variety.  that's what's for dinner.  the phillies did in fact come back last night.  what're the odds?  i don't want them to make a habit of spotting the mets 7 runs, but it was an entertaining win.

I didn't realize that daily random thoughts included what we are having for dinner every night, but apparently that was Andy's interpretation :) So I wish there was an adventure to tell you all about each day, but I guess daily life can be just as exciting. I was enjoying my day today...and by that I mean staying in my pj's, not doing make-up or hair, and just cleaning and cooking. Suddenly the fire alarm goes off, and I have to admit that when I am cooking this happens often....but today it wasn't mine. I finally peeked out the front door and saw the lights in the hallway flashing. So as I have been trained, from all my days in grammar school...and the occasional three in the morning dorm drill...I got my shoes on and went out the door. Surprisingly, not everyone has been trained as I have been. Some people started going in the building. In fact, I passed two construction workers in the hallway and asked if we needed to evacuate. Mind you I was shouting and trying not to have a seizure due to the flashing lights and screeching alarm. They merely nodded that they didn't know and continued to work. I figured that as embarrassed as I was with my roll out of bed look, I would still leave the burning building. I found that I am not the only one who stays in pj's till noon. ( And I won't go further, but I can't believe what one man came out in....and I can usually believe a lot ) As I met my new neighbors, we witnessed two fire engines pull up to the condos. After, about ten minutes of socializing we were ushered back in the building. My adventure for the day!!!!! Anyway, thought you might all like to here about it.  Well, stay tuned Andy might tell you what is for dinner ...I'll write more later
Carla

today

today... the phillies stink. they're currently losing to the mets. hopefully they'll come back, but it's looking bleak. and we're having pork chops.

Hey everyone! So this is my first posting, and its going to be short. Why you might ask? Well, for the simple reason that it took me four hours to try and figure out how to set this up and add the slideshow. I'm sure its not that hard, but for some reason computers just don't like me. Well, this was inspired by Lauren who is very upset about missing out on the daily joys and struggles of the Prescott household. So in response I decided to share with you some of the ups and downs of the daily life here in Canada. I hope you enjoy keeping in touch this way, and feel free to comment on any and all of the embarrassing, sad, joyful, and just random stories we will share.
Carla Jeanne