Monday, February 23, 2009

Searching for some Christian tunes?

Recently, I bought Kari Jobe's self titled cd and it is amazing! She is an international worship leader and song writer out of Dallas, Texas. I discovered her cd searching through itunes for some good Christian tunes to download onto my ipod. I listened to a couple of her songs and ended up buying her entire album. She has written such song as "No Sweeter Name" and "Pure." I visited her website today (which was adorable) and read up on her and even watched an interview. She seems like such a sweet, humble person with a heart for ministry. So, if you are looking for some drivin' tunes that will be an inspiration buy her cd! You can also join her fanclub on facebook...just search Kari Jobe.
My favorite song thus far is "Be Still." I love the lyrics and the melody.
He is here for the broken and life to the one who is undone.
He is peace to the wounded and hope for the helpless.
He is here. He is here.
Be still, my soul, be still. Be still, my soul, be still.
Wait patiently upon the Lord.
Be still, my soul, be still.
When the waves rise against me, and the wind tries to draw me away
I will stand on the mountain and safe in your arms, I will sing.

On another note...the movie was okay...I would give it three stars out of five.

Warmest,

Friday, February 20, 2009


Faithfuls,

My hubby is going to be gone again this weekend (baseball games) so I've decided to spend today and tomorrow enjoying some "me" time. Jeff and I rent movies from Netflix and I just received "P.S. I Love You" in the mail (just in time). I can't wait to watch it with my tissues on hand. I'll let everyone know how the movie is when I post again.

Warmest,

Congrats To My Best Friend!!!


Good news...I just found out a few weeks ago that my best friend, Brandy, and her husband are expecting. Brandy, Jamirae (our other best friend) and I have been friends for a long time. Jamirae and I went to elementary school together and played basketball against Brandy. Little did we know that we would all become best friends and share so many memories and experiences. With the help from each other we have survived bad hair, braces, breakups, the high school Shakespeare Festival, Beta Club initiation, tennis, track, AP English, Jamirae's brawl in Pizza Hut parking lot, prom, college, broken hearts, crazy ex-girlfriends and boyfriends, bridal showers, three weddings, my miscarriage, job changes and even a few car accidents.

One day soon, if it be God's will, we will all have the chance to survive motherhood together and that is something I look forward too!

Brandy, if you read this....I love you and I know that you and Jared will be wonderful parents!!! I can't wait to see him/her and have them call me Aunt MiMi!!!


Me, Brandy and Jamirae

Sunday, February 15, 2009

My Valentine

Yesterday, Jeff and I celebrated our second Valentine's Day. The day started out with a double-header and then after the games, Jeff and I met my parents to eat. We had a wonderful dinner with good conversation and a great rest of the night relaxing, opening gifts and eating chocolate! I love Jeff so much and I am so thankful that God gave him to me to be MY husband.

Top 10 reasons I love Jeffrey Andrew Sziksai:

10. He is passionate about what he does.
9. He is honest and loyal.
8. He is caring and selfless.
7. He can make me smile any time :)
6. He is the funniest person I have ever met (We laugh so hard that it hurts).
5. He loves the Lord and always tries to do the right thing.
4. We have so much in common (He even brushes his teeth in the shower).
3. When I am weak, he is strong.
2. He loves me with his whole heart.
1. He is my best friend.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

The weekend was great! The Railsplitters won the series against USC-Aiken and USC was ranked 6th in the country. It looks like we are off to a great start!

In other news, Jeff and I have been a little under the weather and I can barely talk (which might be a good thing). We have decided to celebrate our 2nd Valentine's on Friday because our weekend will consist of 3 more baseball games (a double-header on Sat. and one game on Sunday).

Also, I sent our niece, Avery, a Tucan Webkinz and a cute Shrek card and wrapped it in pink Valentine paper. I hope she likes it! Here is a pic of her that Jimmy emailed me today.

This is what it said...

"It was 75 this past weekend so Avery and I decided to clean the garage, power wash, etc....I went inside for 5 minutes and came out and she had set up shop on her own...I was crying..."

-Jimmy

Thursday, February 5, 2009

It's Officially Baseball Time!

I can't believe we have had no school for the past several days because of snow! Tomorrow has also been cancelled. I decided today that I better take advantage of my time off while I can. Today mostly consisted of lying in my pj's and tonight I've been packing for a road trip! The LMU baseball team are playing in South Carolina and I'm going to support my husband (AKA "the coach"). This is my husband's 6th year as the baseball coach for the Railsplitters and my second as a coach's wife. Jeff stays extremely busy during the season, but he always seems to find a way to make time for me. I guess he should since I'm his biggest fan! So, this weekend will consist of three baseball games, spending down time in between games talking with my in-laws (who will be in attendance), cheering my guts out, taking pics with my new Nikon D40 (Yay!!!), and probably loss of sleep...my father-in-law snores so I'm bringing ear plugs (not kidding...but I still love him)!!! Here is my baseball gear for the season. The team have their gear and I have mine...complete with hand warmers, Railsplitter car magnets, blankets of different thickness, and my trusty boat seat w/cup holder (yes...I said boat seat...my father-in-law, Allen made it for me...it's comfy and it swivels)!!! GO RAILSPLITTERS!!!





Sunday, February 1, 2009

Is It Spring Yet?

Okay...so as a school teacher I love winter days for the obvious reasons...SNOW DAYS!!! However, today reminded me so much of spring. Now, I'm kinda in the mood for spring time. On my way home from eating with the fam, I ran my car through a car wash, drove with the windows down (with the heat on low:) and even listened to a little Kenny Chesney. Weather.com says that it's suppose to get cold again tomorrow. I think it's safe to say that we will be going to school at least through the first week of June :( That stinks!!! Well, at least school teachers get a summer break...winter break...fall break...and spring break! Anytime I complain about my job (which isn't too often :) Jeff always reminds me that it's not so bad. I love his optimism :)

I'm posting some pics of Charley playing with his candy cane. If you ever come visit us he will either bring you this candy cane or this weird critter (?) to throw so that he can fetch.