trustworthy...

in all I say, I assure you....

THEY'RE GGGRRRR... ehhh, OK

As a self-described cereal connaisseur (if the amount you eat is any sort of qualification.... well, then I'm qualified!) I think I'll post a review from time to time.  

Let me start by saying Tony the Tiger was the man... when I was 8.  He was by the far the best character to grace any of the cereal boxes.  Anyway... The NEW! Frosted Flakes GOLD features a nice shiny box, more energy (whole grain baked with honey), and extra-robust flakes (as compared with the original) that hold up well in milk.  Sounds pretty good, huh?  Some may enjoy the honey addition but I think it falls flat.  If you have grown up on the original Frosted Flakes you will most likely feel the same way.  There also seems to be a mild, lingering after taste that sticks around in your stomach.  Nobody wants that.  Frosted Flakes GOLD seems to be caught up in an identify crisis between the sugary cereals and those which are quite healthy.  You won't gain any taste for the sacrifice in healthiness in this one, though.  In fact, I would venture to say that at least 1/2 of the cereals that have less than 8 grams of sugar at 1 cup a serving are better tasting than this (3/4 a cup serving btw).  Sorry, Frosted Flakes GOLD does not earn their stripes this go around.

Otherwise, Kate and I (mostly Kate) have been getting used to this pronoun called "our."  Kate likes to go around and proclaim things like, "This is my notebook, quite writing in it" (its quite threatening I assure you).  Pray for her.  Pray for me.

Aside from Kate's random bouts of rage, things are going well.

Jason

Oooo, that's pretty!!!

These pictures aren't in order but I guess the first one is fitting... today has been an awesome day and this picture probably captures it best...

The day began with a 10K I volunteered to run in at one of the other bases about 45 minutes away- I did it in 42 min. and some change so I was pretty pleased (my goal was 45 min.)  In the picture below, I'm serenading Kate with some U2.

Mmm, cereal (and crackers).  I like sacks that look like this!

You want to know what is good for morale?  Someone taking pride in making sandwiches... check out these bad-boys!!! ($1.50 btw and the picture does not do it justice).  The guy finished making Kate's sandwich smiling with satisfaction... "Oooo, thats pretty!!!"  Pretty sure you don't get that at Subway-

This view overlooks the town of Lichtenau... when you come out of our neighborhood before going down the hill into town, this is the view- it was cloudy when I took this picture but it is quite beautiful.

I actually found something tonight!  That was pretty awesome, quite remarkable actually (in case you're wondering, it was cord to the camera which is required to upload pictures).  Seriously, exciting.

be blessed,

Jason

Over the Rainbow...

Germany doesn't have too many storms- this is the time of year when they are possible though, and they typically occur 3-4 times a month on average.  We had this beautiful rainbow for several hours as the storm stalled out to our east.  

Otherwise, I just wanted to give a shout out for marriage.  Kate is awesome.  It actually feels like we have been married longer than 2 1/2 months... and I don't know what that says but... All the little aggravations that I feel personally are mostly my own flaws, things that I need to work on, improve, or do away with all together.  I guess that seems like the best part- having a healthy marriage that facilitates and encourages the sharpening of one another.  I know, I know... I can already hear all the veterans saying "just wait, you'll see..."  Alright, we'll see.  So far, so good.

be blessed,

Jason