Wedding Season
This month has been wedding season for us. In the past two weeks, we've attend three weddings. Mark is also out every weekend officiating weddings for couples who request him as their pastor. Apparently June is a good month to get married in Southern California. We don't mind . . . can't think of a better date night! Plus, I heard a story about a pastor who felt that any money he earned doing weddings should be given to his wife. I think that is a wise plan! Congratulations to Bonnie & . . .
40 is the new 30.
This month we had a blast celebrating the 40th birthday of two friends: Wendy and Tracey. For Wendy's birthday, we went to Paso Robles for a weekend of wine-tasting. And a wee bit of wine-fueled karaoke. (yes, that is John Maurer of Social Disortion singing Peter Frampton for his wife's birthday). For Tracy's birthday, we got to celebrate at a party in their newly-renovated home in Laguna. We are still a few years away from the big 4-0, but if this is any indication of what is to come, BRING . . .
Animal Husbandry
My husband went grocery shopping by himself yesterday, for the first time in our eight year marriage. I don't know if that says something about the state our house is in - he must have been pretty desperate to to an actual errand without being prompted. I have been a little busy. So I was overjoyed to hear that I could cross that chore off my list. . . until I got home, and took a little inventory of what had been purchased. My husband's solo jaunt to the grocery store yielded the . . .
“Fabulous, Fabulous Christmas Letter” 2002
Mark and Kristen Howerton’s “Fabulous, Fabulous Christmas Letter” 2002 Dear friends, Well, it’s that time of year again, and so much has happened since last year that it’s hard to know where to begin.[1] We’ve got lots of exciting accomplishments to share in this year’s “Fabulous, Fabulous Christmas LetterÓ” 2002.[2] Our first bit of news is that we bought a house! Our new house is a brand-new seven bedroom mansion overlooking the shores of Newport Beach.[3] Alright, in actuality, we bought a . . .
“Fabulous, Fabulous Christmas Letter 2001”
Mark and Kristen Howerton’s “Fabulous, Fabulous Christmas Letter 2001” Hello friends, Well, it’s that time of year again, and so much has happened since last year that it’s hard to know where to begin.[1] There is so much to tell about our Fabulous, Fabulous Lives in this year’s Fabulous, Fabulous Christmas Letter 2001.[2] We enjoyed the opportunity to travel this year. We started in San Francisco, where we rang in the New Year. We took a trip up the coast for a friend’s wedding, and of course . . .
Christmas Letter 2000
Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year again, time for our annual report known as the Christmas letter. And we have lots to report from our house! This past year has brought about many changes. Where to begin? Last year at this time Mark had just been offered the position of youth director at Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa. He accepted the position, and began working there in February. We are both loving being at this new church. It is a very young congregation, and feels like a good . . .