Jodi Cooper

Pictures from my Birthday party

jodi — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:00:56 +0000

We officially have a Halloween tradition.

jodi — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:32:18 +0000

Misc. Photos - Fall 2008

By the way, I thought you all might enjoy this pearl from a conversation I had with Tyler a couple nights ago…

We were talking about Paul Newman and how I always loved how much he seemed to treasure his wife and that once when asked why he never strayed from her he said, “Why settle for hamburger when I have steak at home?”

I smiled as I said it, and I saw Tyler’s brain whirring and he said, “If anyone ever asked me that I’d say, ‘Why settle for steak when I have the cow at home?!’”

Yeah, I didn’t feel all mushy inside either.

Sabbath

jodi — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:58:46 +0000

I have had the best day today. Every 3 months, we at Mosaic Community Development are granted a one-day “Sabbath” day, meant to be used to restore our souls and find refreshment, amongst other things. Sometimes they take the shape of intense study and reading, sometimes they take the shape of long walks.

Since I am leaving my husband yet again tomorrow for a work trip to Miami (and driving over 24 hours both ways in a packed mini-van), today I took a Sabbath to get my head in the right place.

It was great.

I woke up at 9, drove to my parents’ house and played their piano for a few hours, drove back home and worked on some art/drawing, listened to classical music, read a teeny bit, took a bubble bath (I’m sorry if that’s too much information), and got an email from my sister-in-law telling me about a huge fantastic makeup sale online where stuff is going for $1 - so I ordered a ton. What a lovely Sabbath day of doing things that bring my soul peace and rest (not necessarily including the makeup…but not necessarily excluding it).

Speaking of similar things, I recently wrote a “prayer”/update letter for MCD and wanted to post the link to it here in case you are interested in what I have been learning in the past few months.

Viva Sabbath!

Art Show @ MCD

jodi — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:17:28 +0000

I finally put some of my photography into the art show at my workplace. Even though I had almost no time to pick the pictures out because my computer crashed, I had to drive in the rain to go get the right ink for the printer, and nothing was coming out quite right, I’d say my first official showing went okay. Someday I’d love to have a portfolio and showcase some of the pictures I’ve taken around the world in a more official and artistic manner, but for now, I’ll make do.

Pix from New Jersey!

jodi — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:59:33 +0000

The slideshow below should take you to our web album. If no, you can visit picasaweb.google.com/jodicollicott!

Arm-wrestling extravaganza!

jodi — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:39:24 +0000

Click on the picture below to see some more!

Nate & Dasha Smith’s wedding

jodi — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:14:27 +0000

Just a few pictures I took from a quick trip up to Minnesota to see Nate tie the knot with a wonderful woman. I’m so thrilled for him! Just as Brian said in his speech, Nate never stopped trusting in God, and He has blessed him richly.

Nate & Dasha’s Wedding

DR PIX

jodi — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:34:46 +0000

Okay, there are a lot of pictures. I tried to whittle them down, but hopefully you can scan through them and get a good feel for the trip…

Dominican Republic 2008

My co-workers & I

jodi — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:26:59 +0000

I took most of these photos for our new website (which just crashed and is being rebuilt, woohoo nonprofits!) http://www.mosaiccd.org

MCD Staff Photos

Some pictures!

jodi — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:59 +0000

Pictures from our trip to Colorado in June to visit the Coopers! Also pictures from the July Coopicott birthday celebration. Tyler & Jess share a birthday on July 27, and my dad’s was July 15.

I’ll have pictures from my trip to the Dominican Republic in the next few weeks, after I return!! (And from our 1 year anniversary!)

Colorado - June 2008

July Bdays 2008!