NICK IS A CPA!!!!!!!!!
Update in the Dietzen household: NICK IS A CPA!!! Nick found out on Monday morning that he passed his last section of the CPA exam...meaning that he has successfully completed all 4 parts of the exam! He has been studying so diligently and putting in countless hours to learn all the material and he passed!!! There are 4 parts to the exam and it took Nick right around 6 months to pass all 4 parts...which is amazing!! I am so proud of him and I know that he is relieved to have this off his chest. Just wanted to update you on some amazing news!!!! Great job babe :)
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Hope that you all had a wonderful and relaxing weekend...and most of you are still enjoying the weekend as today is President's Day! This weekend Nick and I were able to go on some new adventures and had a lot of fun. On Friday night after work while I was out shopping, Nick called and asked if I wanted to go grab some sushi for dinner. We used to get sushi when we lived in our downtown Seattle apartment because there was a Sushi place on the bottom floor. So we hopped in the car and went on an adventure around the area to find a sushi restaurant. We ended up finding one in Bellevue and it was delicious!!! I love sushi!
Then on Saturday Nick had to work and so he left early, but left a Valentines Day card on my nightstand so I would have it when I woke up! I was so surprised and he got me a Spa Day at the spa with my mom and sister when I go home in March. I cannot waiiiiit to go spend the day with them while getting pampered :) Lucky me!! While Nick was at work I cleaned the house, went for a run, did some grocery shopping and started to prepare dinner. Then I cooked a Valentines dinner of salmon, pesto pasta, salad, and bread and then we had the chocolate covered strawberries that I made. It was delicious.
Then we watched Fireproof the movie. It was such a great movie with a fabulous message. It had me in tears at multiple points of the movie. I recommend that to anyone. It gives a great depiction of what a marriage relationship should look like, as well as what our relationship with God looks like. Nick and I both really liked it and it was really neat to watch together.
Then on Sunday we went to church and heard another great message. I love being a part of the Eastlake community and it is so cool to see what God is doing through that church community!! After church we drove up to Snoqualmie Falls and went for a little hike to the bottom of the falls. It was so beautiful and the waterfall is amazing. Then we drove around the neighborhoods in the Snoqualmie area and walked through some model homes. It was one of my favorite days! I cannot wait until we have a house of our own someday!
Last night we booked our flights to Southern California for April to see our friends and to watch Derek Dietzen play baseball. He has worked so hard to come back from Tommy John surgery he had last year and through his determination and perseverance through all of the physical therapy and recovery, he is back to throwing off the mound and will hopefully be pitching in games soon!! Way to go Derek, we are SOOO proud of you :)
Here is a picture of Nick and I at the base of the waterfall yesterday...
Happy Valentines Day!
Hello!! Hope things have been treating you well! Life has continually been busy for us as Nick is in full swing of tax season and things at work have been picking up for me as well. We have been able to plan some weekend trips to get away, but have been spending most of our time at home since Nick is working on the weekends as well. The weather has actually been pretty nice and we have had a mixture of beautiful sunny days, some clouds and rain, and even a little more snow (which I love!).
This past Sunday we started a new series at church (www.eastlakecc.com) called 30 days to live. We were challenged to make a list of our 3o day values...to make a list of the things that we would try to accomplish if we only had 30 days to live, and to try to live as if that were true. To try and live in light of those things that are most important to us and not allowing the trivial things to get in the way and take up our time. It was mostly about spending our time doing meaningful things and being mindful of how we are spending the time we have been blessed with instead of wasting it.
It was really good and got me thinking a lot about who I am and how I want to spend my time. It was a perfect message to hear and I encourage everyone to try and make a list of what you would try to do and become if you only had 30 days to live. It is a lot harder than you think!
I have started playing in a women's soccer league with some people from work on Wednesday nights. It is so much fun to be playing soccer again and it makes me realize how much I miss it! I was so nervous and thought I was going to be horrible, but things actually have come back really fast and I am not as bad as I thought I was going to be. It is so fun to get out there and be competitive again!
This weekend is Valentine's Day and we dont really have any big plans. I have always kind of shyed away from going all out on Valentine's Day because I feel like it is kind of forced and a lot of pressure...so we have always done something low key. I think that since Nick has to work on Saturday, I will make us a nice dinner at home and then watch a movie together. I would rather spend quality time together than spend money on gift for each other. But I am really looking forward to just spending a cozy night in together.
I hope that Valentine's Day is a day filled with love for everyone....not only from a significant other, but from friends and family as well. We love you all :)
This past Sunday we started a new series at church (www.eastlakecc.com) called 30 days to live. We were challenged to make a list of our 3o day values...to make a list of the things that we would try to accomplish if we only had 30 days to live, and to try to live as if that were true. To try and live in light of those things that are most important to us and not allowing the trivial things to get in the way and take up our time. It was mostly about spending our time doing meaningful things and being mindful of how we are spending the time we have been blessed with instead of wasting it.
It was really good and got me thinking a lot about who I am and how I want to spend my time. It was a perfect message to hear and I encourage everyone to try and make a list of what you would try to do and become if you only had 30 days to live. It is a lot harder than you think!
I have started playing in a women's soccer league with some people from work on Wednesday nights. It is so much fun to be playing soccer again and it makes me realize how much I miss it! I was so nervous and thought I was going to be horrible, but things actually have come back really fast and I am not as bad as I thought I was going to be. It is so fun to get out there and be competitive again!
This weekend is Valentine's Day and we dont really have any big plans. I have always kind of shyed away from going all out on Valentine's Day because I feel like it is kind of forced and a lot of pressure...so we have always done something low key. I think that since Nick has to work on Saturday, I will make us a nice dinner at home and then watch a movie together. I would rather spend quality time together than spend money on gift for each other. But I am really looking forward to just spending a cozy night in together.
I hope that Valentine's Day is a day filled with love for everyone....not only from a significant other, but from friends and family as well. We love you all :)
25 Random Things about Me!
1). I was born in Kansas and lived there for a year, lived in Green Bay for a year, lived in Northern Kentucky for 7 years, lived in Minnesota for 4 years, lived in Sacramento for 5 years, Southern California for 4 years, and now Seattle for a little over a year.
2). Each place I have lived has helped shape me into the person I am today and however hard it may have been at the time, I would never take any of my experiences back.
3). I dream of being a photographer and am currently trying to build a portfolio and become a better photographer.
4). I have a weird thing with numbers and only like even numbers. I will go out of the way to make sure things end with even numbers. Weird, I know :)
5). I love to bake and cook. Love to try new things in the kitchen and am trying to learn how to cook more diverse meals. I even started a blog http://dishinwithdietzen.blogspot.com to post new recipes I discover.
6). I am passionate about running and working out. There is nothing better than going for a long run to relieve the stress of the day and clear my head. I honestly believe I am a better and nicer person after I work out.
7). I want to be the best mom and wife more than anything in the world. I cannot wait for Nick and I to start a family and raise our children together.
8). One of my biggest fears/insecurities is that will never measure up and I am constantly reminding myself to find my identity in Christ.
9). College at Biola was some of the best yet darkest times in my life. I grew so much during that time and discovered who I was as a person, that I can truly say I am a better person because of my experience there.
10). I love to travel and one of my dreams is to travel through Europe. I would love to spend a month going from country to country and experiencing all of the new cultures, foods, and people.
11). I love to people watch. Give me a bench and a crowd and I could sit and watch people for hours.
12). I love to read. I used to hate it and would do anything to get out of reading, now I cannot live without it. I am also a fast reader so I go through books in a very short period of time.
13). I could not eat meat for the rest of my life and be completely content. I am not a vegetarian, but not a big fan of meat and I think a meal can be just as satisfying without meat. Too bad I married a meatlover :)
14). I always dreamed of being married but never imagined it would be this amazing. God blessed me with the most incredible husband and I thank God every single day for Nick. Every day.
15). I wish I was really, really good at one thing. I am good at a lot of different things, but wish I was exceptionally talented at one single thing.
16). I have a wonderful family and daily struggle with the fact that they are so far away. However, I feel so lucky that I get to see them as often as I do and love the fact that we can stay so close but live far away.
17). I married into an incredible family and feel as if I have known them my entire life. I love having that they are a big family and are all really close as well.
18). I am the type of person who only needs a few really close friends, as opposed to a lot of acquantainces. I just need one person I can bear my soul to and I am content. Hence why I have some of the deepest friendships with people from all the places I have lived.
19). Golden Spoon frozen yogurt in Southern California is a slice of heaven. I could eat it every single day and not get tired of it.
20). Nick has gotten me to watch political shows like Hannity & Colmes; Bill O'Reilly; and Keith Olbermann. I used to hate it at first but now I secretly like knowing what is going on. It makes me feel more intelligent. But I absolutely cannot stand Keith Olbermann....he drives me craaaazzzzy and Nick thinks its funny!
21). I love flip flops. If I could wear them everyday, with every outfit I would. Also, why I miss California...because there I could.
22). I was obsessed with Hanson in Junior High and still really like their music :)
23). I am quiet and shy when I first meet people but am outgoing and sarcastic once I get to know you. Sometimes this hinders friendships forming because I come off as quiet and sometimes mean because I dont say a lot...so I am trying to work on being more outgoing from the start.
24). I truly believe that attitude is everything. You can decide how you react to everything that happens to you and I believe a positive attitude is the only way to live!
25). I have a faith in God that I would die for, and because of that, I have this wonderful life
2). Each place I have lived has helped shape me into the person I am today and however hard it may have been at the time, I would never take any of my experiences back.
3). I dream of being a photographer and am currently trying to build a portfolio and become a better photographer.
4). I have a weird thing with numbers and only like even numbers. I will go out of the way to make sure things end with even numbers. Weird, I know :)
5). I love to bake and cook. Love to try new things in the kitchen and am trying to learn how to cook more diverse meals. I even started a blog http://dishinwithdietzen.blogspot.com to post new recipes I discover.
6). I am passionate about running and working out. There is nothing better than going for a long run to relieve the stress of the day and clear my head. I honestly believe I am a better and nicer person after I work out.
7). I want to be the best mom and wife more than anything in the world. I cannot wait for Nick and I to start a family and raise our children together.
8). One of my biggest fears/insecurities is that will never measure up and I am constantly reminding myself to find my identity in Christ.
9). College at Biola was some of the best yet darkest times in my life. I grew so much during that time and discovered who I was as a person, that I can truly say I am a better person because of my experience there.
10). I love to travel and one of my dreams is to travel through Europe. I would love to spend a month going from country to country and experiencing all of the new cultures, foods, and people.
11). I love to people watch. Give me a bench and a crowd and I could sit and watch people for hours.
12). I love to read. I used to hate it and would do anything to get out of reading, now I cannot live without it. I am also a fast reader so I go through books in a very short period of time.
13). I could not eat meat for the rest of my life and be completely content. I am not a vegetarian, but not a big fan of meat and I think a meal can be just as satisfying without meat. Too bad I married a meatlover :)
14). I always dreamed of being married but never imagined it would be this amazing. God blessed me with the most incredible husband and I thank God every single day for Nick. Every day.
15). I wish I was really, really good at one thing. I am good at a lot of different things, but wish I was exceptionally talented at one single thing.
16). I have a wonderful family and daily struggle with the fact that they are so far away. However, I feel so lucky that I get to see them as often as I do and love the fact that we can stay so close but live far away.
17). I married into an incredible family and feel as if I have known them my entire life. I love having that they are a big family and are all really close as well.
18). I am the type of person who only needs a few really close friends, as opposed to a lot of acquantainces. I just need one person I can bear my soul to and I am content. Hence why I have some of the deepest friendships with people from all the places I have lived.
19). Golden Spoon frozen yogurt in Southern California is a slice of heaven. I could eat it every single day and not get tired of it.
20). Nick has gotten me to watch political shows like Hannity & Colmes; Bill O'Reilly; and Keith Olbermann. I used to hate it at first but now I secretly like knowing what is going on. It makes me feel more intelligent. But I absolutely cannot stand Keith Olbermann....he drives me craaaazzzzy and Nick thinks its funny!
21). I love flip flops. If I could wear them everyday, with every outfit I would. Also, why I miss California...because there I could.
22). I was obsessed with Hanson in Junior High and still really like their music :)
23). I am quiet and shy when I first meet people but am outgoing and sarcastic once I get to know you. Sometimes this hinders friendships forming because I come off as quiet and sometimes mean because I dont say a lot...so I am trying to work on being more outgoing from the start.
24). I truly believe that attitude is everything. You can decide how you react to everything that happens to you and I believe a positive attitude is the only way to live!
25). I have a faith in God that I would die for, and because of that, I have this wonderful life
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