Monday, December 22, 2008

Jam Session

I have enjoyed listening to Hunter practice his saxaphone. Yes, I did just say I enjoy it. Although it has only been a few months he has picked up on it very quickly. He already has more songs memorized than I did in 6 years of bells!

I was suprised tonight with a little impromtu jam session featuring none other than Hunter on the sax and little Ryan on the recorder! They did a fabulous job (except that Hunter kept laughing).

I suppose there will be many more ensambles in the Mantor Madhouse. We have enough for a quartet!

Monday, December 8, 2008

If You're Missing Baby Jesus

The Christmas season can't begin until I have read If You're Missing Baby Jesus by Jean Gietzen. It's a short, true story about Jean's family Christmas in 1943, the year their family purchased a new nativity scene. To their surprise, the little box contained 2 baby Jesus figurines.
The adventure that ensues reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Tonight Hunter, Andi, and I sat down to read the story (which I can't do with dry eyes).
Every year, I find a little bit of myself in her grumpy father and not enough of her optimistic, compassionate mother.
I highly recommend your family makes it a tradition to read it every year as well! Maybe this year Jesus needs you to take Him to a 205 Chestnut Street just across town to a family that is 'missing baby Jesus.'

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Not that I'm looking but....

I couldn't help but contemplate on my way home from work - If I were to work for a different company, what ones would be my top picks? Ed, Brad - have no fear. I am not looking for another job - I love everything about Aspen. But just for the fun of it...here's my top 5.

Honorable Mention: New Life Church, Yorkville, Ill. I interviewed Pastor Rick for work. They are a growing church with a great passion and unimaginable potential!

# 5 - Willow Creek Community Church, Barrington, Ill. Even though they have received a lot of flack lately and Bill Hybels has been criticized heavily, I truly believe he has a heart for Christ and the lost. That's a vision I could get behind, and therefore effectively market.

#4 - Google, Mountain View, Calif. I use it all the time. I hear it's a creative environment; I could even wear jeans everyday! And who wouldn't love living in California? (until the big one hit)

#3 - Budweiser, St. Louis, Missouri. Even though they were just bought out, who wouldn't love sitting around coming up with commercials as fun an theirs? Topped off with free samples! Ya buddy!

#2 - Community 4:12, Naperville, Ill. This is a non-profit organization that connects the affluence of Naperville with the under-resourced community of East Aurora. I got the privileged of interviewing Kirsten, the director. Her passion is contagious. I would enjoy spreading the word about what they do.

# 1 - Fishhook, Indianapolis, Ind. This is a small church communications company that only hires rockstars! Evan would be an incredible boss and I already know most of my would-be co-workers. Oh, and bonus: working in your PJs from home!!!

Alright - now I've got dishes to do, so I can get to bed at a decent hour. Tomorrow's another day at the office - the one that has kept me around for the last 20 months! The one I love!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Green Shirt Day

I never thought I would spend so much time with my co-workers that I would eventually start dressing like them! I think it may be time to polish my resume!