Book Review: “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews

Sometimes, All A Person Needs Is A Little Perspective Have you ever read a book that was just what you needed at just the time you needed it?  Well for me, this weekend, that book was “The Noticer” by Andy Andrews. Work has been really hectic and stressful the past several weeks.  I have been…

Will the Lady have the Salad? NO!

Last night husband and I went to have dinner at one of our favorite places:  Sweet Water Tavern.  The food is sooooooooo good.  Its our fall back date night and the first place we recommend to friends looking for recommendation in NoVa. We sat down to dinner a little later than normal last night because…

The Brian, Bernard and Mwangi Show

In Kenya, my dear husband made a very special friend named Bernard.  Bernard was about 4 or 5 years old and danced better than Michael, Janet, and Paula.  Seriously, this kid had a gift. Brian, thinking he may have some African roots, got his groove on with Bernard multiple times during our time in Eburru….

The Walters Anniversary Playlist

Any story by ALW is never complete without an accompanying playlist. I compiled a list of songs that have meant something to us over the last four years, or that we just liked just because! Click here to see the list in Itunes Now we are off to eat steak 🙂 Enjoy! Song Name Artist…

How I Met My Husband, Part 4 – The End

Before I found the rainbow in the mailbox and again in the sky, I had spent a great deal of time praying about things. I prayed some very specific prayers for Brian while he was on his trip to Florida. I prayed that he would sit by a christian on the plane who would talk…

How I Met My Husband, Part 3

“I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the…

How I Met My Husband, Part 2

After leaving you all in suspense for 24 hours, I have to share with you that Brian really wants to tell “his side” of how we met! He doesn’t have time to do it right now, but stay tuned as I imagine he will be writing from his perspective soon. 🙂 If anyone is ashamed…

How I Met My Husband

In honor of Brian’s and my upcoming 4 year wedding anniversary on April 30, 2009, I have decided to honor our life together by sharing our personal love story here on My Living Canvas. I promise this wont be sappy. We both decided earlier this year that our relationship is an amazing God story and…

Tweet of Honor?

Spring fever is associated with multiple varied stereotypes from twitterpation (the Bambi kind) to spring break for grown-ups (HH) this is the time of year that everyone gets antsy for something new.  In my case, I tend to get excited about weddings. As I have previously posted here at my living canvas, I have proudly…

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

JESS, GUY, STEPH, MATT, CHRISTI, LUKE, COLLEEN, RICK: WE MISS YOU!!! In 2009 I resolve to…. Be Healthy and Lose at LEAST 20 lbs Go to at LEAST 2 concerts Write and attempt to publish at LEAST 2 articles Share the truth about Jesus with at LEAST 2 people who have never heard Give more…