So there's this Louie Giglio video series that blows me away every time I see it. I wanted to share one of my favorite excerpts with you:
now seriously, how great is our God!Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Thanksgiving in the New house!
Well I definately enjoyed my last Thanksgiving without kids and my first Thanksgiving as a married woman...Can't wait for next year as we get to make traditions of our own! My sister Susanna and 'little' brother Josiah made the trip up to spend a few days with us and it was nice to just chill...minus the cooking (which took me days to recover from :) But it was fun to actually cook the meal by myself...well I had help of course! Anyway here are some pics from the day and our new house (I stole from Susanna since I forgot to use my camera) Enjoy! (sorry the pics came out really tiny...)
family pic:
This will by the baby's room...now it's just a spare room...
Dining Room:
Living Room (eventually I'll paint the red wall...just because I think it makes it feel smaller...)
Me and Suas!
Ever since I've been pregnant this fruit platter has been overflowing, it's all I eat sometimes :)
Our thanksgiving layout, by the time I was done cooking
I didn't care how it looked...I just wanted to EAT
This was a birthday present, Jordan has always wanted
This was a birthday present, Jordan has always wanted
a lazy susan(na), and it came just in time!
Mmmm, Susanna's creation:
the dead bird Susanna brought:
As for Christmas, we don't really see the point of trees or stockings or decor (actually I've never been too into them) until the kids come/are older...So you won't be seeing any pictures of those :) Sorry to disappoint!
Ya I'm hardcore, even when I'm a prego:
And finally, me and my best friend!
Mmmm, Susanna's creation:
the dead bird Susanna brought:
As for Christmas, we don't really see the point of trees or stockings or decor (actually I've never been too into them) until the kids come/are older...So you won't be seeing any pictures of those :) Sorry to disappoint!
Ya I'm hardcore, even when I'm a prego:
And finally, me and my best friend!
Friday, November 28, 2008
sequal
To reiterate my last post:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/11/28/blackfri.irpt/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Three violent deaths in two stores marred the opening of the Christmas shopping season Friday.
A Wal-Mart employee at this Long Island location was killed in a rush early Friday morning.
In the first, a temporary Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death in a rush of thousands of early morning shoppers as he and other employees attempted to unlock the doors of a Long Island, New York, store at 5 a.m., police said.
In the second, unrelated incident, two men were shot dead in a Toys "R" Us in Palm Desert, California, after they argued in the store, police said.
The toy company and authorities said the California shootings had nothing to do with shopping on Black Friday, which is historically one of the year's busiest shopping days.
The Wal-Mart worker, whom authorities did not identify, was 34 and lived in Queens, said Nassau County police Detective Lt. Michael Fleming.
"This was utter chaos as these men tried to open the door this morning," Fleming said.\Video showed as many as a dozen people knocked to the floor in the stampede of people trying to get into the Wal-Mart store, Fleming said.
The employee was "stepped on by hundreds of people" as other workers attempted to fight their way through the crowd, Fleming said.
"Several minutes" passed before others were able to clear space around the man and attempt to render aid. Police arrived, and "as they were giving first aid, those police officers were also jostled and pushed," he said.
"Shoppers ... were on a full-out run into the store," he said.
The crowd had begun forming outside the store by 9 p.m. Thursday, Fleming said. By 5 a.m. Friday, when the doors were unlocked, there were 2,000 or so shoppers, many of whom "surged forward," breaking the doors, he said.
The man was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Others in the crowd sustained minor injuries such as sprained ankles, Fleming said.
A 28-year-old pregnant woman was taken to a hospital, but "the baby is going to be OK," Fleming said. She was to be released later in the day, he said.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/11/28/blackfri.irpt/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Three violent deaths in two stores marred the opening of the Christmas shopping season Friday.
A Wal-Mart employee at this Long Island location was killed in a rush early Friday morning.
In the first, a temporary Wal-Mart employee was trampled to death in a rush of thousands of early morning shoppers as he and other employees attempted to unlock the doors of a Long Island, New York, store at 5 a.m., police said.
In the second, unrelated incident, two men were shot dead in a Toys "R" Us in Palm Desert, California, after they argued in the store, police said.
The toy company and authorities said the California shootings had nothing to do with shopping on Black Friday, which is historically one of the year's busiest shopping days.
The Wal-Mart worker, whom authorities did not identify, was 34 and lived in Queens, said Nassau County police Detective Lt. Michael Fleming.
"This was utter chaos as these men tried to open the door this morning," Fleming said.\Video showed as many as a dozen people knocked to the floor in the stampede of people trying to get into the Wal-Mart store, Fleming said.
The employee was "stepped on by hundreds of people" as other workers attempted to fight their way through the crowd, Fleming said.
"Several minutes" passed before others were able to clear space around the man and attempt to render aid. Police arrived, and "as they were giving first aid, those police officers were also jostled and pushed," he said.
"Shoppers ... were on a full-out run into the store," he said.
The crowd had begun forming outside the store by 9 p.m. Thursday, Fleming said. By 5 a.m. Friday, when the doors were unlocked, there were 2,000 or so shoppers, many of whom "surged forward," breaking the doors, he said.
The man was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Others in the crowd sustained minor injuries such as sprained ankles, Fleming said.
A 28-year-old pregnant woman was taken to a hospital, but "the baby is going to be OK," Fleming said. She was to be released later in the day, he said.
after giving thanks....
a random thought Susanna and I have been discussing:
why do people, after spending an entire day giving thanks, go out and shop like crazy immediately afterwards? It just seems a little contradicting to me.
how disturbing is it that the U.S. has one whole day set aside to be thankful, and the following day set aside to buy, buy, buy.... This might just portray our character a little too much.
With the upcoming addition to our family, I have been really thinking through "holidays" and how I want to spend them and what traditions I would like to create for us (didn't really realize how much freedom there is in this!). Seeing how the majority of Christians I know celebrate Halloween in one way or another, the stressfullness (not to mention gluttony :) jk) of Thanksgiving, and the frenzy of presents at Christmas time...this time of 'celebration' is not incredibly glorifying to God. I'd rather spend the night of "Halloween" alone with my kids making caramel apples and watching an old movie together (this is one of my favorite memories growing up), I'd rather give to those in need than buy unneccesary toys and gifts for people who don't "need" anything. However, I contradict myself at the same time as I remember the excitement of waking up with the whole family on Christmas morning and the surprises in my stocking...do I want to deprive my kids of these memories? Or do I wish to instill new ones? This is a dilemma currently as I have not come to a decision. But I think what is most necessary is a balance as we attempt to glorify God while loving others at this time of year....
why do people, after spending an entire day giving thanks, go out and shop like crazy immediately afterwards? It just seems a little contradicting to me.
how disturbing is it that the U.S. has one whole day set aside to be thankful, and the following day set aside to buy, buy, buy.... This might just portray our character a little too much.
With the upcoming addition to our family, I have been really thinking through "holidays" and how I want to spend them and what traditions I would like to create for us (didn't really realize how much freedom there is in this!). Seeing how the majority of Christians I know celebrate Halloween in one way or another, the stressfullness (not to mention gluttony :) jk) of Thanksgiving, and the frenzy of presents at Christmas time...this time of 'celebration' is not incredibly glorifying to God. I'd rather spend the night of "Halloween" alone with my kids making caramel apples and watching an old movie together (this is one of my favorite memories growing up), I'd rather give to those in need than buy unneccesary toys and gifts for people who don't "need" anything. However, I contradict myself at the same time as I remember the excitement of waking up with the whole family on Christmas morning and the surprises in my stocking...do I want to deprive my kids of these memories? Or do I wish to instill new ones? This is a dilemma currently as I have not come to a decision. But I think what is most necessary is a balance as we attempt to glorify God while loving others at this time of year....
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
meeting baby for the first time.
Yesterday was our first appointment, and it was so amazing! We saw the baby and the heartbeat for the first time, it is finally sinking in that we'll have a little one in 7 months. It literally took my breath away seeing how tiny it is but it already has a beating heart and limbs, just shows how amazing our God is. The whole idea of life is unfathomable.
Our doctor confirmed that I am 8 weeks 3 days (which is further than I thought, yay!). The official due date is now June 20, 2009. June is a great month, as we don't have anyone in our family born in June, also it's the beginning of summer here so that'll be a very fun time for us all (not to mention I get to enjoy the 4th of July without working a 13 hour shift!). I'll just be working in another sense, which I don't mind at all! Maybe family will want to come down for the 4th now, since it's the best time to be in Lake City :)
Anyway, just wanted to share the good news that everything is going well and healthy with the baby. You can see the head of the baby up at the top left, and the umbilical cord (which isn't connected yet) is right above its arm.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
whoever thought to call morning sickness morning sickeness must have been a guy...
Currently I'm stuck on the couch enjoying the view of snowy mountains outside. It's so warm and sunny that massive piles of snow are falling off the roof and I can't help but wish someone was standing under them. During the brief moments when I'm not feeling pukey, I am trying to catch up on homework and pack up our house! Jordan signed the lease today, and we got the ok to move whenever (which is a lot sooner than I expected). But thankfully there is no rush so I can take my time. I feel a rush to get out of this place though as its smelliness is a lot stronger to me these days and it's getting dark and dreary with the sun setting at 5 PM. The new apartment has tons of windows and is fresh, clean and new with high vaulted ceilings...I am so thankful for God's provision! I did not expect something this great and I do not deserve it one bit!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
.spring, in the dead of winter.
Why I say that is all the change and new life taking place in our life (and a lot of other people's lives around us!)
Jordan and I found out a few weeks ago that we're going to be parents! It's still early, so we're just waiting and praying, but I definately feel the effects of a little fetus growing in my belly. Our first appointment isn't until Nov. 11, (happy birthday Caleb!) so we'll keep you updated.
In regards to having a baby, we'll be out of a place to live within 8 weeks (it's odd, but our landlord doesn't allow children as well as pets???). After only a week of a little anxiousness and wondering where we'll live, God provided a great place for us! It's another apartment, but it's much more spacious and new, and bright...Jordan will also be able to keep his dog with him! What a huge blessing!
At the moment, we are enjoying time with my Mom, Mary Kate, Abi, and Micah...it's so great having family around and makes me a little homesick. They came up on Friday in time for my birthday and they're staying through tomorrow.
This month is promising to be a busy one as we have 2 weekends taken up with youth activities, Thanksgiving with Susanna(huzzah!), and moving!
Just a side note, when I said new life taking place in ours and other's lives...I meant it. There are currently 6 women just in my town who are pregnant, and 2 cousins, a sister and sister in law, and Jordan's sister just had a baby. I have a theory that God is in the process of creating a new generation to take over the world.
Jordan and I found out a few weeks ago that we're going to be parents! It's still early, so we're just waiting and praying, but I definately feel the effects of a little fetus growing in my belly. Our first appointment isn't until Nov. 11, (happy birthday Caleb!) so we'll keep you updated.
In regards to having a baby, we'll be out of a place to live within 8 weeks (it's odd, but our landlord doesn't allow children as well as pets???). After only a week of a little anxiousness and wondering where we'll live, God provided a great place for us! It's another apartment, but it's much more spacious and new, and bright...Jordan will also be able to keep his dog with him! What a huge blessing!
At the moment, we are enjoying time with my Mom, Mary Kate, Abi, and Micah...it's so great having family around and makes me a little homesick. They came up on Friday in time for my birthday and they're staying through tomorrow.
This month is promising to be a busy one as we have 2 weekends taken up with youth activities, Thanksgiving with Susanna(huzzah!), and moving!
Just a side note, when I said new life taking place in ours and other's lives...I meant it. There are currently 6 women just in my town who are pregnant, and 2 cousins, a sister and sister in law, and Jordan's sister just had a baby. I have a theory that God is in the process of creating a new generation to take over the world.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Blog Games. thanks Brook!
FIRST ONE:ONE-WORD TAG BLAST! (tagged by Brook)
The rules are that you have to answer these questions with only a one-word answer.
1. Where is your cell phone? around
2. Your significant other? Jordan
3. Your hair? unknown
4. Your mother? hero
5. Your father? selfless
6. Your favorite thing? outdoors
7. Your dream last night? insane
8. Your favorite drink? coffee
9. Your dream/goal? servant
10. The room you’re in? livingroom
11. Your hobby? hoodies
12. Your fear? suffering
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? mother
14. What you’re not? selfless
15. Muffins? sometimes
16. One of your wish list items? wii
17. Where you grew up? Utah
18. The last thing you did? worked
19. What are you wearing? clothes
20. Favorite gadget? OTH!
21. Your pets? none :(
22. Your computer? annoying
23.Your mood? tired
24. Missing someone? family
25.Your car? beater
26. Something you’re not wearing? mask
27. Favorite store? Forever21
28. Like someone? forever
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
7 things I can do: make my husband laugh. speed read. get straight A's. hike 14ers. Snowboard. Hang out with the coolest teenagers in town. Tell people about love.
7 things I can't do: Go a week without coffee. Run over 3 miles. Be tall. Sleep in as much as I'd like. Travel the world. See my family everyday.
7 things that first attracted me to Jordan: He was HILARIOUS. Had a great voice. Crocheted. Was really crazy like myself. Not too sissy to ask me out. Loved the Lord. Drove a sweet Bronco II.
7 things I say most often: Sweet, awesome, it's time to get up, stop it Rowan. Jaden listen to me. You need to obey. Your mom.
7 favorite foods: cereal. enchiladas. sushi. pad thai. sea food. fruit. coffee.
Now I tag 7 of my friends to do this..... (please do, I would love to hear what you say)(I don't have 7 friends on here so just do it!)
The rules are that you have to answer these questions with only a one-word answer.
1. Where is your cell phone? around
2. Your significant other? Jordan
3. Your hair? unknown
4. Your mother? hero
5. Your father? selfless
6. Your favorite thing? outdoors
7. Your dream last night? insane
8. Your favorite drink? coffee
9. Your dream/goal? servant
10. The room you’re in? livingroom
11. Your hobby? hoodies
12. Your fear? suffering
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? mother
14. What you’re not? selfless
15. Muffins? sometimes
16. One of your wish list items? wii
17. Where you grew up? Utah
18. The last thing you did? worked
19. What are you wearing? clothes
20. Favorite gadget? OTH!
21. Your pets? none :(
22. Your computer? annoying
23.Your mood? tired
24. Missing someone? family
25.Your car? beater
26. Something you’re not wearing? mask
27. Favorite store? Forever21
28. Like someone? forever
29. Your favorite color? green
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday
7 things I can do: make my husband laugh. speed read. get straight A's. hike 14ers. Snowboard. Hang out with the coolest teenagers in town. Tell people about love.
7 things I can't do: Go a week without coffee. Run over 3 miles. Be tall. Sleep in as much as I'd like. Travel the world. See my family everyday.
7 things that first attracted me to Jordan: He was HILARIOUS. Had a great voice. Crocheted. Was really crazy like myself. Not too sissy to ask me out. Loved the Lord. Drove a sweet Bronco II.
7 things I say most often: Sweet, awesome, it's time to get up, stop it Rowan. Jaden listen to me. You need to obey. Your mom.
7 favorite foods: cereal. enchiladas. sushi. pad thai. sea food. fruit. coffee.
Now I tag 7 of my friends to do this..... (please do, I would love to hear what you say)(I don't have 7 friends on here so just do it!)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
mas casa.
We finally painted our bathroom and I fell in love with this shower curtain....brightens the place up quite a bit...not to mention it reminds me of biffing in the woods :)
....our newly painted bed, it was a nasty brown before....I painted our room also. When I told my mom what color, she thought I was crazy for painting it grey since it'll be grey all winter, but not with this snazzy duvet cover! (shams are on their way!)
This was an antique mirror, but it was gold and flakey before I painted it...I like my corner.
Monday, October 13, 2008
.riot.
Here are some pics from our Denver trip a few weeks ago...
Seth and Crystal looking at the massive snapping turtle...or the butt of one. :)
And this was my favorite...the jellyfish are soooo cool!
Fall has been a busy season for us, and although I hate to say it, I'm pretty stoked for snow because it means snowboarding! Right now we're spending all our spare time (which isn't much) with the youth group. Since Seth and Crystal were out of town this weekend, Jordan and I got to lead it alone last night, Jordan taught on Jonah and it was probably the best teaching he's done yet! It was a great turn out and, although numbers do not matter, it is encouraging to both of us.
I have my first finals this week and next week for the first set of classes. Officially they're not finals but I call them that because I have about 4 large papers due...as well as an exam.
Well, we have finalized our holiday plans...we will be flying to Texas on December 16-22 and then on to SLC from December 22-January 2. Just wanted to give friends and family the heads up! We cannot wait to see you and eat pumpkin pie and drink LOTS of coffee with you!
Oh I forgot to mention that we redecorated our apt...Kinda to help me cope with 6 months of winter...
Welcome to my zen:
The living room.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
.crimson and clover.
The colors here lasted about 2 weeks, now we are waiting in anticipation as to when the first snowfall will be.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
.hollas.
After all the questions I received on my last post, I'm going to answer in a post:
Brook- Lush is a new word the youth guys say. A few others are black, raunch, and...shoot forgot them! But it's pretty funny sometimes. Nannying is good, it's tiring, frustrating at times because I can't discipline as I would my own children, but it's enjoyable and the schedule is pretty fantastic (lots of time for homework and 3 day weekends!). Yay! Small talk, you are just growing up so fast! hehe jk, I love you!
Susanna- Yes I got some new fall clothes on our trip, and stocked up on wallflowers from bath and bodyworks. :) Let's not have a contest and say we did.
Bethany- My birthday is halloween, so I'm kinda expecting a nephew for my present! I sent the baby gift to Mom, and she'll take it to you. Hong Kong sounds so interesting! Good luck this week!
Brook- Lush is a new word the youth guys say. A few others are black, raunch, and...shoot forgot them! But it's pretty funny sometimes. Nannying is good, it's tiring, frustrating at times because I can't discipline as I would my own children, but it's enjoyable and the schedule is pretty fantastic (lots of time for homework and 3 day weekends!). Yay! Small talk, you are just growing up so fast! hehe jk, I love you!
Susanna- Yes I got some new fall clothes on our trip, and stocked up on wallflowers from bath and bodyworks. :) Let's not have a contest and say we did.
Bethany- My birthday is halloween, so I'm kinda expecting a nephew for my present! I sent the baby gift to Mom, and she'll take it to you. Hong Kong sounds so interesting! Good luck this week!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
"dark blue. dark blue. have you ever been alone in a crowded room?"
Since it has been almost 1 month since I last posted, I thought I'd take a break from homework to update a little bit. Hahahaha how can you take a break from something you never started? Yes it's true, I've reached week 5 of my 8 week classes and I've lost all interest in studying...for now, I'm procrastinating :) It's all good! (Don't judge me.)
Fall is in full blooom and it's spectacular here! I took a lot of pictures today, because it was so gorgeous, but I don't have time to post them tonight, so you will just have to check back soon! Jordan and I started our Jr High Bible studies last week, and they are such a blast. I love jr highers, have I ever told anyone that? Much easier and less intimidating than high schoolers. Side note: I went to the school to eat lunch with the kids last week, and as I was hanging out with the middle schoolers, a teacher came and asked me if I was a new student. I kid you not. Sure, I'll thank him in 10 years.
Jordan is also going to start some after school tutoring for a few of the guys that are struggling. I'm very excited for him, but slightly jealous that I can't do it because that's what I love. But, alas, God created me female...and since none of the girls are struggling...well.
We took a weekend (more like day) trip to Denver last weekend, with Seth and Crystal. Just needed a little break from Lake City before we get snowed in. It was super short, but had a blast at the aquarium, PF Changs, and shopping :) (pics to come)
Our winter is gearing up to be busier than summer was, which is pretty much the opposite of everyone who lives here. It's great to be kept occupied during the winter so I don't get cabin fever and start eating people...I mean....getting bored.
October is here...which means I'll be forced to give up being 21. that's lush...
Fall is in full blooom and it's spectacular here! I took a lot of pictures today, because it was so gorgeous, but I don't have time to post them tonight, so you will just have to check back soon! Jordan and I started our Jr High Bible studies last week, and they are such a blast. I love jr highers, have I ever told anyone that? Much easier and less intimidating than high schoolers. Side note: I went to the school to eat lunch with the kids last week, and as I was hanging out with the middle schoolers, a teacher came and asked me if I was a new student. I kid you not. Sure, I'll thank him in 10 years.
Jordan is also going to start some after school tutoring for a few of the guys that are struggling. I'm very excited for him, but slightly jealous that I can't do it because that's what I love. But, alas, God created me female...and since none of the girls are struggling...well.
We took a weekend (more like day) trip to Denver last weekend, with Seth and Crystal. Just needed a little break from Lake City before we get snowed in. It was super short, but had a blast at the aquarium, PF Changs, and shopping :) (pics to come)
Our winter is gearing up to be busier than summer was, which is pretty much the opposite of everyone who lives here. It's great to be kept occupied during the winter so I don't get cabin fever and start eating people...I mean....getting bored.
October is here...which means I'll be forced to give up being 21. that's lush...
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
I guess Life was hit by some C4...
...because it just blew up in my face.
To briefly catch you up: I lost my cell phone somewhere between the grocery store and home, a distance of 102 miles. My computer's wireless in no longer working, this happened on the first day of classes, which are all over the internet. The house we were hoping to get into next month fell through so we still aren't able to take Jake off my parent's hands. Jordan and I had a fantastic idea to redo our apt before winter sets in, and as much as I love the new furniture we're getting and great deals, and new paint, I have no idea what to do with all the junk the tenant before us left to our possession. Because whoever thought up the master plans for the apartments chose to put the front door opening up right against a wall which makes it impossible to get a couch in or out. Not to mention we don't have a real dump in this town, and it costs some good cash to drop off nasty beat up furniture at our 'transfer station'...did I forget to mention that Jordan's Bronco is dead dead dead? Hypothetically, if we did have a dump or a place to get rid off all these unusable home furnishings, how would we transport it. Like I said at dinner, "Jordan, we're in a pickle." (Please do not take my thoughts as complaining, I'm simply very amused...) So this leaves us one option right now, our 2nd bedroom or if I was a Narnian, "Spare Room", is stuffed to the rafters. Quite literally: Two halfs of a couch that Jordan sawed in half tonight in order to move it out of the living room, a table and 3 chairs (seriously, who sells a table with 3 chairs??), a sofa bed, 2 nightstands, and 2 big living room chairs. Not to mention 4 GIGANTIC cardboard boxes (think fitting a couch in 2 of them and a table in another...the 4th one just kind of appeared. that's gigantic). Speaking of pickles....
To briefly catch you up: I lost my cell phone somewhere between the grocery store and home, a distance of 102 miles. My computer's wireless in no longer working, this happened on the first day of classes, which are all over the internet. The house we were hoping to get into next month fell through so we still aren't able to take Jake off my parent's hands. Jordan and I had a fantastic idea to redo our apt before winter sets in, and as much as I love the new furniture we're getting and great deals, and new paint, I have no idea what to do with all the junk the tenant before us left to our possession. Because whoever thought up the master plans for the apartments chose to put the front door opening up right against a wall which makes it impossible to get a couch in or out. Not to mention we don't have a real dump in this town, and it costs some good cash to drop off nasty beat up furniture at our 'transfer station'...did I forget to mention that Jordan's Bronco is dead dead dead? Hypothetically, if we did have a dump or a place to get rid off all these unusable home furnishings, how would we transport it. Like I said at dinner, "Jordan, we're in a pickle." (Please do not take my thoughts as complaining, I'm simply very amused...) So this leaves us one option right now, our 2nd bedroom or if I was a Narnian, "Spare Room", is stuffed to the rafters. Quite literally: Two halfs of a couch that Jordan sawed in half tonight in order to move it out of the living room, a table and 3 chairs (seriously, who sells a table with 3 chairs??), a sofa bed, 2 nightstands, and 2 big living room chairs. Not to mention 4 GIGANTIC cardboard boxes (think fitting a couch in 2 of them and a table in another...the 4th one just kind of appeared. that's gigantic). Speaking of pickles....
Thursday, August 28, 2008
.the hills are alive.
What a day! There was nothing to do, no job to go to, no kids to attend to...just a few dogs. So I decided I would take a hike, and invited Crystal to join me. We hiked up to her name sake, Crystal Lake, and just like she is...it was gorgeous! It turned out to be about 5 1/2 hours, 9 miles ish, and we talked the entire time. Pretty sure it was more conversation than I've had the entire summer! And some of the best.
This is a lake. Not Crystal...
The first color of fall!
I am so blessed to have all this beauty surrounding me!
Oh that's my town down there...if you look really
really close you can see my house!
This is a lake. Not Crystal...
The first color of fall!
I am so blessed to have all this beauty surrounding me!
Oh that's my town down there...if you look really
really close you can see my house!
more of Lake City...
And our destination! The water was soo clear, and cold, but we
jumped in anyway!
The hills really are alive...
goodnight.Monday, August 18, 2008
...today was the first day of my new job!
...and it's really nice to get outside and finally enjoy the summer, as I say this, the summer is actually coming to an end. There is already a crispness in the air.
so here are some shots from our little stroll (more like powerwalk, I realize I don't really know how to 'stroll'):
this girl allows me to bring home the bacon:
oh ya, and here is the house Jordan's crew is building (this also brings home the bacon):
Isn't it pretty amazing?!
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